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Inter-University Exchange in Language Teaching
HALBAN To promote inter-university exchange, a meeting between German and French language lecturers of different universities in Oman was conducted at the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) recently. Seventeen language lecturers and teachers from GUtech, Sultan Qaboos University, University of Nizwa, Goethe Institute and from various public schools that teach German and French in Oman attended the meeting.
Four German lecturers currently teach around 280 students in the Bachelor programmes at GUtech, where German is taught to all BSc and BEng students as an additional language during three semesters. "We would like to further improve our teaching technique. We had a very lively discussion during our meeting," said Andrea Cornelissen, Representative of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and German Lecturer at GUtech.
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Second Research Project on the Coastline of Oman launched
A new research project funded by the Research Council (TRC) on sea-level development in Oman was launched in Oman and Germany recently. The project is the second project on natural hazards and other processes along the coastline of Oman conducted by a team of researchers, including students and lead by Prof. Dr. Goesta Hoffmann of GUtech and Prof. Dr. Reicherter from RWTH Aachen University.
"This second project aims at the quantification of driving forces acting along the coastline of Oman; an area where the country's population density is highest but knowledge on acting natural processes is limited. The proposed high resolution study follows a holistic approach and is based on results gained within a first TRC (funded project (ORG GUtech EBR 10 013) as well as on outcomes of the international IGCP (UNESCO's International Geoscience Programme) project 588," said Prof. Dr. Goesta Hoffmann, Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Geosciences at GUtech.
According to Prof. Goesta, the project also aims to bring together students from GUtech and its associated RWTH Aachen University in Germany and to combine teaching and research, which is the key to success.
Initial fieldwork was conducted along the Jaalan coastline with two Omani GUtech students, Maryam Al Balushi and Samira Al Balushi along with a student from GUtech's German partner-university, RWTH Aachen University. For their research, the students mapped the position of old beaches along the coastline in the vicinity of As Silah (Sharqiyah Region). The main idea behind the mapping is that a beach clearly marks the location of the sea level. "If we find (rocks formed as) beach deposits elevated above the current high tide level we may have an indication of either: a former sea level higher than today or the vertical displacement of the earth crust (e.g. uplift)." explained Prof. Goesta while adding that "these processes include differential land-movement as well as global changes in sea-level. The expected results will be applicable in adaption strategies to changes induced by global climate changes where a general rise in sea-level is seen as major challenge coastal societies will face in the near future. We cannot predict the future, but we can learn from the past. Adaptation strategies to global problems (like climate change) can only be implemented if we understand local processes"
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International Business & Service Management Programme launched
The German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) has launched a new programme "International Business & Service Management". The programme will focus on the tourism sector and related service sectors like transportation, aviation, event management from an international business approach "With a thriving tourism industry in Oman, one that offers many job opportunities, we are proud to announce our new study-programme that was designed to meet the needs of this growing industry in Oman while taking into account global patterns of the tourism industry," said the Rector of GUtech, Prof. Dr. Michael Modigell.
Prof. Dr. Heba Aziz, acting dean of the faculty of Business and Economics and Head of the tourism department, said: "The BSc in International Business & Service Management programme helps students to understand the specifics of the tourism industry alongside a core of business modules. Prof. Heba Aziz further explained, that the programme is career oriented and students will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in this growing sector and related service sectors. "Our graduates will be able work in managerial positions in business, tourism, culture and transportation operations," Prof. Heba Aziz added that, "IBSM comes as a continuation of the Sustainable Tourism and Regional Development Bachelor programme that has been running at GUtech since its inception in 2007. Graduates of the STRD programme are currently working at Omran, Oman Exhibition and Convention Center, Muriya Tourism Development, Oman Airport Management Company, and Oman Air.
Like its predecessor the programme has ample opportunities of linking academia to the work environment. "Employers were always very happy with our students and appreciated them spending longer periods in the work placement; for this programme we have increased our internship period to 12 weeks and we offer students an opportunity to work in Oman and overseas." The programme is carefully aligned with tourism and service sector needs in Oman as well as the overall requirements of the Omani business environment.
Depending on their educational background, students have several entry points into the BSc programme. Holders of a General Secondary Education Diploma of the Sultanate of Oman will be requested to complete GUtech's Foundation Programme first.
For more details please check out the GUtech website www.gutech.edu.om https://www.gutech.edu.om/academic/business-economics/sustainable-tourism-and-regional-development/
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Book on Historic Settlements in Oman launched
'Historic Settlements of Oman' – A new book covering 50 historic, heritage settlements in Oman has been published recently in cooperation with the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) and the Research Center Indian Ocean (RIO), based at GUtech. On Tuesday the book was handed over by Prof. Dr. Michael Modigell, Rector of GUtech to H.E. Ambassador Kenneth K. M. Liao, Head of the Taipei Economic & Cultural office in Muscat. The Taipei Economic & Cultural Office also sponsored the research project. "With the aim to raise awareness about the rich historical culture and the architectural heritage of Oman and to further strengthen Oman-Taiwan cultural exchange and cooperation, my government is pleased to sponsor the publication of the book 'Historical Settlements of Oman'" said H.E. Kenneth K. M. Liao.
"We are grateful for all the financial support we have received for this project. We are planning to continue the project and set up a database for around 800 old settlements. Such a large number of settlements with historic remains can be counted in Oman," said Prof. Dr. Michael Jansen, Director of RIO and former Founding Rector of GUtech. Prof. Jansen initiated the book many years ago from a large data bank project. The research data for the book was collected by several young Omani architects, mostly GUtech alumni of the Department of Urban Planning and Architectural Design. "The research in Oman and the book project was realized in close cooperation with the architectural company Höhler & Partner, with the architect Muhammad Al Salmi as the co-editor of the book. The data of this cultural data bank will help to further improve the development of urban centers in settlements in which historic architecture and remains should be further integrated into the modern city structure," said Prof Jansen.
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Tourism & Logistics: The Future of Oman
BARKA The Faculty of Business and Economics at the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) recently organised the faculty day recently. "BE day (stands for Business and Economics ) is held to bring together students, academics, staff and industry members, to share our news and get updates about recent development in our areas of interest. We are also keen to introduce our new programme International Business and Service Management that we will start in the next academic year in September" said Prof. Dr. Heba Aziz, Head of the STRD Department. She added that the new programme will equip the students with a general business skills while focusing on the tourism industry so they will study aviation and airlines management, port and cruise management etc.
The event was attended by leading industry members in both fields of tourism and logistics. Corporations like Omran, The Ritz Carlton Hotel, and leading logistics companies showed their commitment to developing Omani Youth. "Logistics and tourism are the future of Oman. Companies who invest in both fields will be highly competitive," said Warith al Kharousi, Executive Director of AL Safwa Group & Partners, Chairman for Imagine Technologies Oman and the Oman Logistics & Supply Chain Association & Charter Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT UK ) – Oman Chapter.
"I am still passionate about my work like the first day," said Katrin Herz, General Manager of Al Bustan Ritz Carlton Hotel adding that tourism offers many career opportunities. Al Bustan Palace is always have plenty of opportunities for Omani Youth who would like to join this career. Sulayma Al Jahdhami a Sustainable Tourism and Regional Development (STRD) student expressed great interest in her studies. " I tremendously enjoyed my internship that lasted almost for one month at the HR Department of Al Bustan Palace Ritz Carlton Hotel.
Prof. Dr. Heba Aziz confirmed that all graduates from the tourism department have found jobs in leading tourism organisations both in government and private sector GUtech graduate Fathiya Al Kindi joined Muriya Tourism Development two months ago. She is part of the Corporate Social Responsibility team . "I am currently working to extend to tourism benefits to the local communities where Muriya operates. "The new programme is the new baby of GUtech and has been founded to collect under one roof the academic programmes and research activities in the fields of Business and Service Management" said Prof. Dr. Oliver Lorz, Inaugural Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics at GUtech and Head of the Chair of International Economics at RWTH Aachen University. Registration has started.
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GUtech won 2nd place in the Regional Microsoft Competition in Bahrain
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Oman's Team Kitabi, from the Computer Science department of GUtech, won the second place in the World Citizenship category for its project Readathon – a revolutionary mobile application that allows users to read books online in a smart, marathon-like manner. The Regional Imagine Cup Competition, a Microsoft Global Competition, was held in Bahrain earlier this month.
To inspire people to read books on their mobile phones, the students have invented and designed a mobile reading app, called 'ReadAthon' – Regain the Joy of Reading. "We believe our app will encourage people to read more books," said Alya Al Shanfari, Computer Science student at GUtech. "Beauty of knowledge lies in the mist of reading and so ReadAthon is the way to attain this greatness. Imagine Cup is a great vessel for students to express their imagination" said Dr. Basel Dayyani, Computer Science Professor at GUtech who was accompanying the group to Bahrain.
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Pepsi Snags Jussie Smollett For Innovative "Empire" Commercial
Jussie Smollett will star in a 60-second Pepsi commercial.
King Sukii	, Associate Entertainment Editor
Last night, we got a quick glimpse at what an Empire and Pepsi collaboration could look like – Jamal Lyon at the helm, elevating the world with his intoxicating voice…Cookie and Lucious fueling his fire at the production level.
You'll be pleased to learn it's all becoming a reality now, as Jamal (played by Jussie Smollett) will star in a 60-second commercial that'll air in between Empire scenes on December 2nd of this year.
Variety reports:
When the mid-season finale of hip-hop drama "Empire" debuts on Fox December 2nd, viewers may have a hard time figuring out when a segment of the show ends and a commercial for Pepsi begins. That will be by design.
On that night, the writers of "Empire" will cap off a storyline that will have been brewing for three weeks: Jamal Lyon, one of the central characters of the hit show, will nab an all-important commercial endorsement from Pepsi, which in turn will use one of his songs as part of a new ad campaign. As characters on the show prepare to take a gander at Lyon's new commercial, the show will break for one: a 60-second spot from Pepsi featuring the character and the song. And once the ad – directed by "Empire" creator and executive producer Lee Daniels (above, right) – is complete, viewers will immediately see the next scene of "Empire" start to unfurl.
Change is in the air over at Pepsi headquarters. Adam Harter, who serves as vice president of cultural connections for Pepsi's beverage business in North America, had this to say about snagging Empire for the revolutionary ad:
"We need to find different ways to get people to talk about our brands," said Adam Harter, vice president of cultural connections for Pepsi's beverage business in North America. "We still believe in the 30-second spot, but you have to do so much more than that."
We'll certainly be tuning in. We can't get enough of those Lyons.
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The natural gas driller is cutting its drilling budget to better match spending with the cash flows it can produce at lower oil prices.
Check out the latest Antero Resources earnings call transcript.
The slump in oil prices is forcing oil and gas producers to take a cautious approach to capital spending in 2019. While many large oil companies are aiming to match spending to 2018's level, gas-focused Antero Resources (NYSE:AR) is taking things a step further by reducing its budget for 2019. That will enable the company to line up its spending level with its anticipated cash flows at lower oil prices this year.
However, despite that spending cut, Antero expects to continue growing at a fast pace. Add that to the company's other strategic efforts to boost value, and it's optimistic about what lies ahead despite weaker oil prices to begin the year.
Antero Resources plans to spend between $1.175 billion and $1.35 billion in 2019 on drilling and completing wells and leasing more land. That's a decrease from the $1.35 billion to $1.4 billion it expected to spend last year, which was $50 million to $100 million above the company's initial budget range due to cost inflation. However, the spending reduction will enable it to fund its budget on the cash flow it can produce assuming oil averages $50 a barrel while natural gas is at $3 per MMBtu.
This budget will allow Antero to run five drilling rigs and four well completion crews in 2019, which is down one to two crews from last year's level. That should enable Antero to complete enough new wells to grow its overall production 17% to 20% this year, with higher-margin liquids output rising 18% to 26%. That's a slightly slower pace than the 20% overall production growth rate -- and 23% liquids increase -- it was on pace to deliver last year.
On top of reducing spending, Antero has taken several other steps geared toward improving its operations and financial profile, which put it in a better position to create value for investors during 2019. Antero has signed several long-term contracts in recent years that will improve the pricing it receives on the natural gas liquids (NGLs) it produces. Those agreements are finally starting to pay off.
For example, the company started delivering ethane to a petrochemical plant in Sweden last quarter, which it's shipping on Energy Transfer's (NYSE:ET) Mariner East 1 pipeline and exporting through that company's Marcus Hook Terminal. Meanwhile, Energy Transfer recently started service on the newly constructed Mariner East 2 pipeline, which will enable Antero to ship propane and butane to Marcus Hook for export. Antero anticipates that this new Energy Transfer pipeline will improve the price it receives for these NGLs by $2 to $4 a barrel on an annual basis.
In addition, those moves to boost its price realizations, Antero also signed a deal last quarter to reduce costs by securing a long-term supply contract for much of the sand it needs to complete new wells. This agreement, along with other similar ones with additional suppliers, will cover 70% of the company's frack sand needs in 2019. That should save the driller about $200,000 per well compared to what it cost last year.
Antero also restructured its natural gas hedge portfolio by replacing existing contracts with newer ones to lock in some of its gains. As a result, the company was able to realize $357 million in value, which it used to repay bank debt, reducing its leverage ratio to less than 2.2 times at the end of last year, down from 3.2 times at the end of 2017. Not only did the company cash in some of its gains, but it was still able to lock in strong prices for 100% of its production in 2019 while providing it with some upside if natural gas prices improve.
Finally, the company used some of the excess cash it produced last year to buy back $129 million in stock. That was enough money to reduce the company's outstanding share count by 3%. Antero expects to continue buying back shares this year given that it anticipates receiving about $300 million when its midstream consolidation transaction closes in the first quarter.
While Antero Resources is cutting spending in 2019, the company still expects to deliver strong production growth, thanks in part to the cost savings from its sand supply deals. In the meantime, it's undertaken a series of strategic moves designed to unlock value for shareholders. Consequently, it could have significant upside in 2019 if the oil market roars back to life.


How do you handle stress? Take a moment and think about that. When something uncomfortable happens what is your go-to method for getting through it. You might have different degrees of stress with different coping mechanisms.
No matter what your stressor is today, you own your reaction to it. You OWN your reactions. You might think about that statement and tell yourself that you aren't in control and that outside influences are doing this to you. But the fact is, stress, trauma, death, and continued life is a fact and how you get through it will make all the difference.
The challenging situations we face in life are often the ones that offer us the greatest opportunity for personal growth. Looking honestly at your situations, experiencing the emotions they bring up, and searching within yourself for the answers can bring positive outcomes that you can draw on in times of trouble.
Here is a FREEZE FRAME exercise I like to use to channel energy in a positive direction.
Freeze: Recognize the stressful feeling and Freeze-Frame it! Take a time-out.
Focus: Make a sincere effort to shift your FOCUS away from your racing mind or disturbed emotions to the area around your heart. Pretend you're breathing through your heart to help focus your energy in this area. You may place your hand on your heart if this helps. Keep your focus there for at least 10 SECONDS.
Feeling: Recall a positive enjoyable feeling or time you've had in your life; FEEL the feelings again in your body, not just a mental thought about it.
Ask: Using your intuition, common sense or sincerity, ASK your heart, "What would be a better way, a more efficient, desirable response to this situation, one that would minimize future stress?
Do I have the power to change this situation?
Am I ultimately responsible for this situation?
What could I have done or will do in the future to avoid this from happening again?
Why am I allowing this to affect my day, month, or year?
What can I do this minute to bring myself peace/joy/comfort?
Challenge: Remember, stress and your reaction to it, is not an out of body experience. You are in charge and YOU will be the only one working through the steps to take control of the situation. Don't assume busy is productive. In all things, strive for a healthy balance to beat stress!


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Jay Rayner
Jason Matthew Rayner (born 14 September 1966) is an English journalist and food critic.
Jason Matthew Rayner was born on 14 September 1966. He is the younger son of Desmond Rayner and journalist Claire Rayner. His family is Jewish. He was raised in the Sudbury Hill area of Harrow and attended the independent Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School. He studied politics at the University of Leeds, where he was editor of the Leeds Student newspaper, graduating in 1988.
Rayner worked as a freelance journalist after graduating, writing for newspapers including The Observer and The Independent on Sunday. In 1992, he was named Young Journalist of the Year in the British Press Awards. He worked as a feature writer for The Guardian, The Mail on Sunday, and The Observer before becoming the Observer restaurant critic in 1999. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when many restaurants were forced to close, Rayner announced he would no longer publish negative reviews. He wrote: "That doesn't mean giving good reviews to bad places, or not including criticisms. It just means that if I can't be generally positive, I won't review and will move on."
He has also written for magazines, including GQ, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, the New Statesman and Granta.
His first novel The Marble Kiss, published in 1994, was shortlisted for the Author's Club First Novel Award and his second, Day of Atonement (1998) was shortlisted for the Jewish Quarterly Prize for Fiction. His first non-fiction book, Stardust Falling, was published in 2002; this was followed by his third novel The Apologist, published in the US as Eating Crow, in 2004.
In 1997 he won a Sony Radio Award for Papertalk, BBC Radio Five Live's magazine programme about the newspaper business, which he presented. He chairs a BBC Radio 4 programme called The Kitchen Cabinet.
He was one of the panel of critics who made up the eponymous "enemy" on the daytime cookery show Eating with the Enemy, and performs a similar role on the UK version of MasterChef. He is the food reporter on the BBC magazine programme The One Show, and was on the panel of judges on the American programme Top Chef Masters. He appeared as a guest judge on the "UK" episode of The Final Table, season 1.
Rayner hosts the Out to Lunch podcast in which he interviews a celebrity guest in each episode.
He was awarded the title Beard of the Year for 2011 by the Beard Liberation Front. He plays piano with his jazz ensemble the Jay Rayner Quartet.


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Home Business Prison officers 'voting with their feet' amid jobs surge
Prison officers 'voting with their feet' amid jobs surge
Unions have stated that prisons face difficulties in recruiting sufficient officers due to a rise in job vacancies.
This is because, as per recruiters' estimates, job advertisements have hit a new record in the lead-up to Christmas.
According to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, driving instructors, forklift driver drivers, and prison officers are some of the most in-demand jobs.
Due to problems in the supply chain, however, construction jobs saw a drop in demand.
Where can I go to look for a job?
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According to REC data, prisons were the top employer with high demand in November and October, with prison officers being advertised at 13%.
Prison Officers Association (POA union) stated that prisons have severe problems with recruitment. After a pay review, Mick Pimblett assistant general secretary of POA Mick Pimblett reported that "staff are voting their feet and fleeing" from the jails.
He said that the prison system is at "the brink of collapse" as it approaches Christmas.
Berwyn Prison in North Wales was listed by the POA as an example. 134 prisoners officers left during the last three months.
After the coronavirus restrictions were lifted on prisoner mixing, there has been an increase of violence among inmates and self-harm, according to Mr Pimblett.
He said that the increased number of prisoner is due to the crown courts processing the cases once again following postponements caused by coronavirus lockdowns.
A spokesperson for HM Prison Service said that the estate's vacancies had been stable over six months. These figures also include recruiting to HMP Five Wells prison in the New Year.
In October, the HM Prison Service announced that all staff earning less than £24,000 will receive a £250 pay rise, and all staff yet to reach the top of their pay band will continue to receive progression pay of up to 5%.
The REC data showed that driving instructor vacancies saw the greatest jump. They rose about a quarter of a percent.
According to a spokesperson from REC, the rising demand for driving lessons was probably due to the pent-up demand caused by the pandemic of driving tests and lessons.
Karen Bransgrove is the general manager at Driving Instructors Association. She said that although she hadn't seen more ads, there was a lot demand for lessons and tests.
She said that there was a large backlog. Additionally, the number of instructors also fell.
"Lots and lots of people chose to retire early, or drop out," [of driving instruction]"Due to the pandemic," Ms Bransgrove stated.
Loveday Ryder (CEO of Driver Vehicle and Standards Agency) stated that it is doing everything possible to ensure services return to normal.
"I understand that learners want to take the test right away, but candidates need to make sure they are well prepared so don't hurry to do it," she said.
Learners should not take the test if they feel confident that they will pass, as more than half of applicants fail.
This will prevent additional tests from being added and prolong the wait for retests.
The REC data also showed a dramatic rise in vacancies of forklift truck drivers.
A shortage of HGV drivers is an ongoing problem in the UK. This has been blamed by the logistics sector on Covid and Brexit.
A shortage of drivers for forklift trucks is another problem, according to the UK Warehousing Association. It was also related to Brexit.
Clare Bottle (the association's chief executive) stated that 34% of drivers forklift trucks were EU citizens prior to Brexit. However, many have returned to their homelands.
The labour shortages in the following years caused driver salaries to rise between 20-30% and was not sustainable for many warehousing firms, most of which were small or medium-sized.
This was despite the fact that these businesses already had a low margin of operation, 60-70% being already absorbed by staffing.
Although these businesses put up prices temporarily to help their retailers survive, Ms. Bottle stated that the price increases could eventually be passed on to consumers and increase inflationary pressures.
Is the problem of shortages in lorry drivers serious?
Government will lift restrictions on international haulier deliveries to alleviate the shortage of lorry drivers
According to her, in the long term the industry needs to be more attractive for younger women and men.
Ms. Bottle stated that warehouse work was "dominated by older, mostly male" people. "We need to address our image problems."
The government spokeswoman said that they are monitoring the supply of labour and working closely with sector leaders to find ways to ease specific pinch points. The challenges faced by countries all over the world are similar.
We want employers to invest in UK workers, not rely on foreign labour. People across the country can retrain, learn new skills, and return to work with our Plan for jobs.
The government offers training and career options as well as wage rises and investments to all industries to increase the attractiveness of UK workers.
The REC data indicated that job ads rose in most parts of the country in the period 25 October to 7 November. However, there were some areas where demand was lower.
The UK's construction sector has seen a boom during the pandemic, due to factors such as increased house sales and a greater desire for home improvement.
Covid also witnessed a worldwide squeeze in supply chains as building material costs rise rapidly.
Neil Carberry, the chief executive at REC said that adverts for jobs in construction saw a decrease last week because supply issues had "constrained" the sector's ability to perform to its maximum capacity.
Advertising for painters, decorators fell more than 17%. Meanwhile, demand for roofers and plasterers dropped, as did that for bricklayers, bricklayers, and carpenters.
The Federation of Master Builders stated that the decline in advertisements "may reflect the overall cooling of market after a 24-year high in construction activity earlier this year, as lockdown restrictions eased".
Brian Berry, the Federation of Master Builders' chief executive, stated that "Small and local builders face lengthy delays with 89% of them having to pause work due to shortages of materials and skills."
"These [REC]Figures could indicate that builders may not be able or unwilling to do more work when skills and material are scarce, creating uncertainty for those seeking new jobs.
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Living a Fit and Full Life: My Bible Adventure Through God's Word: 52 Bible Stories for Kids by Johnny Hunt!
My Bible Adventure Through God's Word: 52 Bible Stories for Kids by Johnny Hunt!
My Bible Adventure Through God's Word: 52 Bible Stories for Kids by Johnny Hunt is the perfect adventure for kids! My kids absolutely love the stories in this book and have been asking to read this book every night before bed. They also love to cute artwork throughout and I often find them just thumbing through the book to look at the artwork. I also really like that the stories are simple enough for early readers to begin reading on their own or with family before bed. It's a terrific way to practice reading! My Bible Adventure Through God's Word: 52 Bible Stories for Kids by Johnny Hunt is a terrific weekly devotional that truly encourages kids to pray and grow in faith!
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LGHL favorite Demario McCall looking to help Ohio State any way he can in final season
McCall has played running back, wide receiver, and returned kicks during his Ohio State career. Now in his sixth year, McCall is moving to defensive back.
By Brett Ludwiczak@BLeez17 Aug 19, 2021, 6:31pm EDT
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Garrett Wilson here working on Demario McCall, who has moved over to the defensive side of the ball. pic.twitter.com/CcxOFill5K
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 18, 2021
It feels like Demario McCall has been on the Ohio State football team since around the time that I arrived in Columbus back in 2005. In all seriousness, McCall signed his letter of intent to Ohio State in February 2016, and is entering his sixth season with Ohio State. Since day one as a Buckeye, McCall has been a favorite of the LGHL staff.
The North Ridgeville product came to Ohio State as a four-star recruit, and all the major recruiting services had him ranked as one of the best running backs in the country. McCall impressed in his debut as a Buckeye, rushing for a touchdown and catching another in the 2016 season opener against Bowling Green.
The rest of McCall's Ohio State hasn't gone quite as smoothly as his debut did, as McCall has only scored six more touchdowns since his first game in the Scarlet and Gray. 2017 saw glimpses of what McCall could do early on, recording six plays of over 20 yards as a sophomore. McCall also recorded the longest rush of his career as a Buckeye in 2017, scoring from 48 yards out against Rutgers.
McCall wasn't able to build on his strong performance in the second game of 2017 against Rutgers, as an injury forced him to only appear in four games. Since then it has been a bit of a struggle for McCall to get onto the field, but it isn't because of a lack of trying. In 2018, McCall began to be utilized more in the kick return game, returning 40 kicks over the past three years. Touches on offense have been hard to come by, with just 41 carries and 16 catches since his first season in Columbus in 2016.
In the age of the transfer portal, it would have been easy for McCall to decide to go to a school where he might get some more playing time. Since McCall has been at Ohio State, Tate Martell has been at three different schools, so anybody can go somewhere else if they are bothered by the littlest thing. Instead, McCall opted to stay at Ohio State and fight for playing time. It's not often that you see that these days.
With Ohio State's current depth at running back and wide receiver, there is no room for McCall to try and find playing time at one of those positions. McCall still has worth on the team though, and is showing how selfless he is by moving to the other side of the football and playing at cornerback in preseason practice. And judging by the video from Dave Revsine of Big Ten Network, he is picking up his new position pretty quick. Even though Garrett Wilson was able to haul in the pass, McCall at least held one of the best receivers in the country in check.
We aren't expecting McCall to go out there and turn into a first round draft pick as a cornerback in his final season with the Buckeyes. What McCall will do is bring some veteran leadership to a unit that is looking for an identity. Last year the Ohio State secondary underperformed in the shortened season. With Shaun Wade gone, Sevyn Banks is expected to be the leader of the secondary, but Banks has been dealing with an injury before the season.
Along with Banks dealing with an injury prior to this season, Cam Brown is coming off an achilles injury that he suffered last year in the Penn State game. The depth in the secondary is being further tested, as freshman safety Jaylen Johnson will miss the season due to torn ACL. With the youth that will be expectd to contribute in the secondary, just the presence of someone that has been on the team for over half a decade will help to calm some nerves.
Hopefully we can see McCall close out his Ohio State career with just as much style as he opened his career up in 2016. Even if he doesn't see the field much, at least McCall can say he was a part of teams that so far have won four Big Ten titles, a Rose Bowl, Cotton Bowl, and made a College Football Playoff Championship Game appearance. While McCall isn't going to appear in the Ohio State record books for his performance on the field, he'll always be number one in our hearts because of his dedication to the school and his teammates.


Don't you think it's lot less powerful. It will work for Tablet not desktop.
But I have to agree they look great.
Where is the link to all the drives? I only see the C:/ drive, not the rest.
As far as I know, there's already an integrated UWP File Explorer for Windows 10,that you can create throgh shorcuts.
that one was made for Windows 10 Mobile & Xbox, and it looks disgusting as hell. It's not even desktop friendly.
It definitely looks good, but when I use it it's mostly broken. I can't rename, open, sort or any basic stuff that the Microsoft's File Explorer could do.
I hope it become more stable soon.


The clubs HF Yagi (a Cushcraft A-3S antenna) is in need of some refurbishment to put it back into a usable state. Some parts of the antenna have either corroded away or have been lost and need replacing, while others can be restored to working order.
The HF Yagi is believed to be a Cushcraft A-3S.
This is a 20m, 15m ,10m yagi.
It was acquired as it was being thrown out by a Scout Club near Basingstoke, prior to the departure of their only licensed staff member.
We have just (26th September 2016) acquired 3 approximately 15.5ft (4.72m) long 1.5in (40mm) aluminium poles which have a 1/8in (3-4mm) thickness. daveruss is currently storing these in his garage.
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Preview: The Soccer match between Gimnasia Mendoza vs Central Cordoba will take place on 09.02.2019 in Primera B Nacional Argentina. The tipster hovi makes the betting prediction Both Teams will Score in the Full Time and stakes 22 at the odds 2.2 from WilliamHill. From this Both Teams to Score Soccer prediction the tipster hovi can make a possible profit of 26.40.
Well Central Cordoba is quite good at scoring goals in their away games even as they won their last two away games with 3-1 in the end, and scored in other away games as well, and not that bad claiming points away from home so despite the fact that Mendoza has 4 wins in their last 5 home games they did concede in most of those wins so my bet here is on both teams scoring here.