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The Pilgrimage (Hajj)
The final pillar and one of the finest institutions of Islam is the Hajj or pilgrimage to Mecca. The performance of the Hajj is obligatory, at least once in a lifetime, upon every Muslim, male or female, who is mentally, financially and physically fit. The Muslim who is of responsible age, in fairly good health, and is financially capable and secure must make the Hajj at least once in his or her lifetime. The financial security here means that he should have enough to cover his own expenses and those of his dependents, and to pay his debts, if he is in debt, until he completes the course of Hajj.
The course of Hajj is another unique characteristic of Islam, it is enjoined by God to serve many purposes among which are the following:
1. It is the largest annual convention of Faith where Muslims meet to know one another, study their common affairs and promote their general welfare. It is also the greatest regular conference of peace known in the history of mankind. In the course of Hajj peace is the dominant theme; peace with God and one's soul, peace with one another and with animals, peace with birds and even with insects. To disturb the peace of anyone or any creatures in any shape or form is strictly prohibited.
2. It is a wholesome demonstration of the universality of Islam and the brotherhood and equality of the Muslims. From all walks of life, from all trades and classes, and from every corner of the globe the Muslims assemble at Mecca in response to the call of God. They dress in the same simple way, observe the same regulations, utter the same supplications at the same time in the same way, for the same end. There is no royalty, but loyalty of all to God. There is no aristocracy, but humility and devotion.
3. It is to confirm the commitment of the Muslims to God and their readiness to forsake the material interests in His service.
4. It is to acquaint the pilgrims with the spiritual and historical environment of Prophet Muhammad, so that they may derive warm inspirations and strengthen their Faith.
5. It is to commemorate the Divine rituals observed by Abraham and Ishmael (Ibraheem and Isma'eel), who are known to have been the first pilgrims to the first house of God on earth, i.e., the Ka'bah at Mecca (Makkah).
6. It is a reminder of the Grand Assembly on the day of Judgement when people will stand equal before God, waiting for their Final Destiny, and where no superiority of race or stock can be claimed. It is also a reminder of the fact that Mecca alone, in the whole existing world, was honored by God in being the center of monotheism since the time of Abraham, and that it will continue to be the center of Islam, the religion of pure monotheism, till the end of time.
In the performance of Hajj it can easily be observed that it is a course of spiritual enrichment and moral rearmament, a course of intensified devotion and disciplinary experience, a course of humanitarian interests and inspiring knowledge – all put together in one single institution of Islam.
The description of the rules and steps followed during the Hajj are rather lengthy. They will not be discussed here. For further details the reader may consult the elaborate works on the subject. However, it should be pointed out that during the whole course of Hajj there are informed guides always available to help the pilgrims with right instructions.
It should also be pointed out that the entire course of devotion is to God alone. The Muslims go to Mecca in glory of God, not to kiss a stone or worship a man or a semi-divinity. Kissing or touching the Black Stone at the Ka'bah is an optional action, not an obligation or a prescription. Those who kiss the Black Stone or touch it do not do it because they have faith in the Stone or attribute any superstitious qualities to it. Their Faith is in God only. They kiss or touch or point to the Stone only as a token of respect or a symbol of love for Prophet Muhammad, who laid the Stone at the foundation of the Ka'bah when it was reconstructed. That event has a special significance. It depicts Muhammad as a man designated for peace. When the Ka'bah was under reconstruction, some years before the advent of Islam, the Black Stone was to be laid at its foundation. The tribal chieftains had a quarrelsome dispute over him who was to have the honor of restoring the Stone. This was a very serious matter and the shadows of civil war hung over the holy place. The Stone was held in especially high reverence by the chieftains, although it was nothing more than a piece of stone. This reverence may be attributed to the fact that the Stone was connected with Prophet Abraham, the Great Grandfather of the Arabs, and that it was, perhaps, the only solid stone remaining from the antique structure of the Sacred Edifice. Be that as it may, the Stone as such has no significance whatsoever as far as Islam and the Muslims are concerned.
When the chieftains failed to settle the dispute among themselves, they agreed to let the first incomer decide the issue. Muhammad was the first incomer. He then decided to wrap up the Stone in a piece of cloth and asked the disputants to hold it together and restore it in such a way that each chieftain would have had a part in the operation. They were happy with his wise decision and put it into effect immediately. Thus the issue died out and peace was maintained. This is the moral of the story of the Black Stone. So when the pilgrims kiss the Stone or point at it with reverence, they do so in remembrance of Muhammad, the wise peace-maker. The point may become clearer by comparison. It is a natural thing for a good patriot returning from exile, or a fighting soldier coming back from the battlefield to do certain things upon reaching the borders of his beloved homeland. For example, he may kiss the ground at the borders, or embrace with deep emotions the first few compatriots he meets, or show admiration for some landmarks. This is considered normal and appreciable, but no one would think that the patriot or the soldier worships the ground or deifies his fellow compatriots or attributes some Divine qualities to the landmarks. The behavior of the pilgrims should be interpreted in a similar way. The Ka'bah at Mecca is the spiritual center of Islam and the spiritual homeland of every Muslim. When the pilgrim reaches Mecca his feelings would be like those of a patriot coming home from exile or a triumphant soldier returning from a decisive battle. This is not a figurative interpretation. It corresponds with the facts of history. The early Muslims were expelled out of their home and forced to live in exile for years. They were denied the right to worship in the Ka'bah, the most sacred house of God in existence. When they returned from exile, the Ka'bah was their main destination. They joyfully entered the Sacred Shrine, destroyed all the idols and images that were there, and completed the rites of pilgrimage.
This interpretation is enlightened by some unusual experiences of extraordinary people. For example, a famous Hungarian writer fled his invaded country and took with him a handful of earth. Literary annals tell that the writer found his greatest comfort and deepest joy in that handful of earth. It was his source of inspiration and symbol of hope that he would return to a free homeland at last. (I read this account during the fifties and very much to my regret, cannot locate the exact source or remember the writer's name).
Similarly, a documentary called "The Palestinians" was prepared by CBS and televized on Saturday June 15, 1974. In it, a wealthy businessman, who fled the Zionist terror in Palestine, was interviewed at his extremely fashionable home in Beirut. When he was reminded of his good fortune in exile he smiled, pointing to a small bottle half-full of earth. To make his point, he added that he brought it with him from Jerusalem when he fled; that it is more valuable to him than anything he possesses; and that he would give up all his possessions to return to Palestine, his homeland. What is more significant about this interview is that the man's family was more emphatic and expressed stronger feelings. It will not be at all surprising if it turns out that this man represents many others like him and if that small "earth treasure" becomes a very special, even a sacred, thing in the years to come.
In a more tangible sense, the Associated Press reported on October 14, 1973, that "the Last Israeli strong points on the eastern bank of the Suez Canal surrendered … and 37 tired and bedraggled Israeli troops were paddled in dinghies across the waterway to captivity. … Some of the Egyptian troops, carried away with the emotion of finally liberating this last stronghold (the Bar-Lev line), grabbed handfuls of sand and put it in their mouths. Others kissed the ground." (Dispatch Observer, p. 2A)
More recently, the same news agency, reporting on the returning Syrian prisoners of war, said that the first man off the plane "sat upright on a stretcher on the stumps of his amputated legs . . . 'Legs are nothing. We are ready to give our soul . . .' he shouted. He then insisted on being lifted from his stretcher and placed on the ground so that he could bend down to kiss the soil." ( Dispatch Observer, June 2, 1974, p. 3A).
It is in this human perspective that the Black Stone story should be viewed. And it is in the light of such human experiences under extraordinary circumstances that it is best understood.


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Can K-Rudd recover from Labor's NSW shame?
Revelations about the level of corruption within Labor's New South Wales branch may cost Kevin Rudd the election, as a public relations practitioner describes the fallout as "very damaging".
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) found that Ian Macdonald and Eddie Obeid acted corruptly over a mining licence tender, from which the Obeid family made millions.
Tim McPhail, director of Hill + Knowlton Strategies, said the amount of impact the findings will have on the federal election is anyone's guess.
"Former Premier Nathan Rees is quoted today as saying that the ICAC hearings cost Labor two to three per cent of the primary vote, which could be the difference between winning and losing the upcoming federal election," he told B&T.
Despite the end impact, Labor party strategists will have been "sweating" on the release of yesterday's report, McPhail said before adding: "there is no doubt the whole sordid ordeal has been, and will continue to be, very damaging for the Labor brand in NSW".
Rudd moved to distance himself from NSW Labor as soon as he took the top job and this will continue as the election, for which a date is still yet to be set, nears.
"Labor has been well aware its brand is particularly toxic in NSW and its campaign will continue to focus on brand 'Rudd'," McPhail said.
"Rudd has to campaign in western Sydney as it is the key battleground of the election, but there won't be any happy snaps with NSW Opposition Leader John Robertson or his NSW team."

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TOYOCHEM: Low-Odor, Low-VOC Acrylic Adhesive for Vehicle and Building Interiors
Toyochem Co., Ltd., the polymers and coatings arm of Japan's Toyo Ink Group, has launched a new low-odor, low-VOC acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive.
Improving Efficiency and Sustainability in Composites Bonding
A new system comprising a curing oven, regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO), and secondary and tertiary heat exchangers can help reduce operating costs while ensuring the safe removal of volatile organic compounds during composite bonding processes.
Tasha Jamaluddin
Among all chemical curing techniques, convection and radiant thermal curing represent the most widely used applications for adhesives and sealants. During the curing process, adhesives and sealants usually pass through two physical transformations—evaporation and condensation—while being applied to other materials.
TOYOCHEM: High-Solids Polyurethane Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
The new high-solids system reportedly contributes to reduced carbon dioxide gases during coating and drying processes for a safer, more environmentally sound work environment.
Toyochem Co., Ltd., a member of the Toyo Ink Group, has developed a new Cyabine series of polyurethane pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) with an ultra-high solids content of 99% or more.
Strong Growth Opportunities Projected for Electronics Adhesives
Multiple factors are influencing immense demand for electronics adhesives around the world.
The electronics adhesives market is projected to top $6.3 billion this year, according to a recent business intelligence report.
Hexion Highlights Ongoing Accomplishments in Sustainability Report
Hexion's "2019 Sustainability Report" highlights the company's efforts and accomplishments in enhancing safety, efficiency, sustainability, and social responsibility.
Hexion Inc. recently announced the release of its "2019 Sustainability Report."
EVONIK: Low-VOC Additive for Coatings
In addition to lower VOC content and improved product labeling, SURFYNOL 104 Z defoams, wets, improves leveling, and has no negative impact on the formulation.
Evonik's Coating Additives business line recently announced a new-generation SURFYNOL 104 Z additive that contains virtually no volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
MAPEI Receives Over 255 Indoor Advantage Gold Certifications from SCS Global Services
MAPEI product categories to receive certification include architectural coatings, sealants, and adhesives.
MAPEI recently announced that SCS Global Services has issued its Indoor Advantage Gold certification for indoor air quality to over 255 of MAPEI's products in the U.S. for low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.
Controlling VOC Emissions from Silicone-Based Coatings
For processes such as tape manufacturing, a recuperative thermal oxidizer specially designed for high levels of silicone may be most effective.
Stephen H. Klostermeyer
Silicone-based coatings are among the most versatile materials used in a variety of industrial applications, including pressure-sensitive tapes, protective coatings, and the protection of printed text on packaging.
Michelman Highlights Exterior Wood and Metal Corrosion Protection Solutions at Western Coatings Symposium
Selected as part of the event's technical presentation schedule, Michelman featured its waterborne metal coating protection solutions that control corrosion and coefficient of friction (COF).
At the recent 34th Biennial Western Coatings Symposium and Show, Michelman shared information regarding its line of low-VOC surface modifiers for exterior wood coatings and sealants.
Michelman to Feature Range of Sustainable Surface Modifiers for Exterior Wood and Architectural Coatings at Coatings Trends & Technologies
Michelman reports that its low-VOC architectural coatings enhance scuff, scrub, scratch, burnish, and abrasion resistance.
Michelman, a bronze sponsor and exhibitor at Coating Trends & Technologies (CTT) 2019, recently announced that it will feature its line of sustainable waterborne surface modifiers for improving the performance of exterior wood coatings and architectural paint coatings.
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Review: STAGE FRIGHT (2014){0}
At first glance, "horror movie" and "musical" would seem like a terrible mix. Musicals are often a celebration of human emotions whereas horror films frequently try to evoke and provoke those unpleasant things that terrify us all. But of course there is the cult classic granddaddy called The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), which is not only a horror movie and a musical, but also a maniacal love letter to old-fashioned horror movies and musicals. (Brian De Palma's 1974 film The Phantom of the Paradise also deserves a mention in this category.)
From Rocky Horror on there has been a calm but steady trickle of films that have little to no problem combining singing and dancing with scary stories. Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Cannibal: The Musical (1997), Sweeney Todd (2007), and Repo! The Genetic Opera (2009) still find new fans today because they're able to introduce horror ideas to musical presentations with various types of comedy (of course) to help sweeten the deal.
Those last two paragraphs are an elaborate way of saying that the amusing new indie flick Stage Fright is sort of like a cross between Glee and Sleepaway Camp, and while it struggles with a few slow spots and occasionally offers some tonally confused signals, there's certainly enough to please horror buffs, musical geeks, or anyone who has tried to make an indie film or stage musical.
Debut feature from writer/director (and composer) Jerome Sable (his 12-minute "The Legend of Beaver Dam" is pretty great), Stage Fright is about a theater camp that is suddenly plagued by a masked murderer. (Already you know if this movie is for you or not.) Our heroine is Camilla Swanson, a lovely young lady whose mother was viciously murdered (ten years earlier) just as her stage career was taking off. Probably not a great idea for Camilla to work at a "theater camp," but of course she manages to land the lead role in a revival of "The Haunting of the Opera." Yes, the very same play her mother would have…
Let's just stick with "a theater camp is suddenly plagued by a masked murderer." The story of Camilla, her dead mom and her unhappy brother makes more sense in the movie. Suffice to say that Camilla is still being looked over by failed producer Roger McCall, a guy who has his own motives for re-staging the play. None of this stuff really matters, because Stage Fright is not only a horror flick and a musical but also a frequently broad comedy, but it's important to note that the Roger McCall character is played by the legendary Meat Loaf, and the man gets several chances to A) be funny and B) belt out some brief songs. His presence alone might make Stage Fright worth seeing.
Fortunately Mr. Sable has a good eye for young talent, and Stage Fright is at its best when it's focused on the kooky ensemble of "theater kids" who attend the camp. (There's a little girl with a lisp who almost steals the whole movie.) Come to think of it, virtually everything that surrounds Camilla's central story is more amusing than Camilla's central story. That's not a knock on the very talented Allie MacDonald, who clearly has gifts in the singing, acting, and silliness departments, but Stage Fright is, at its heart, a slasher flick. And really, who cares about the plot in a slasher flick?
Horror geeks need not worry. For a weird genre mash-up that's both legitimately funny and graced by a handful of great original songs (yes, it's that kind of musical!), Stage Fright is not dainty when it comes to the kills. The movie is not very scary, which is fine, given what the filmmakers are clearly shooting for, but it is occasionally creepy and frequently quite gory.
But what's most appealing about Stage Fright is simply the sincerity. This is a horror / musical that's also a comedy; not a mean-spirited satire of horror films or musical theater. If you'd take some cinematic delight in seeing a Glee-like ensemble stuck inside a summer camp slash-fest, Stage Fright will work for you — but if you're actually a huge fan of horror flicks and musical theatre in equal measure, this scrappy little indie just might be your new favourite movie. (Doubly so if you love Meat Loaf.)
Scott Weinberg
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Peter Okoye a.k.a Mr. P, in an Instagram post aimed at motivating his fans, showed off his house and his fleet of cars.
Peter Okoye was enmeshed in a controversy few weeks ago, after he gave a condition for Psquare's reunion.
"When P Square broke up, People were like, are you sure you can do this all alone, can he make it?
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Kate is originally from Concorde, CA, and she gained an M.A. from Columbia University.
With a strong head for all things financial, Kate has been managing LifeWorks Treasury department since October, 2000. This varied and responsible role sees Kate handling all the financial aspects of the clinic. This includes paying invoices, staff payroll and ordering all the products and supplies.


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James W. Oliver (c. 1844 in New York City – September 18, 1911 in Manhattan, NYC) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life
He graduated from St. John's College. Then he studied law, was admitted to the bar, and practiced in New York City.

Oliver was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1884, 1885, 1898, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910 and 1911; and was Minority Leader in 1907.

He died on September 18, 1911, in St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan; and was buried at the Calvary Cemetery in Queens.

Sources
 Official New York from Cleveland to Hughes by Charles Elliott Fitch (Hurd Publishing Co., New York and Buffalo, 1911, Vol. IV; pg. 317, 319, 339, 352, 354f, 357 and 359f)
 EX-ASSEMBLYMAN OLIVER HURT in NYT on November 3, 1899
 JAMES W. OLIVER, ASSEMBLYMAN, DIES in NYT on September 19, 1911
 FUNERAL OF JAMES W. OLIVER in NYT on September 22, 1911

1844 births
1911 deaths
People from Manhattan
Democratic Party members of the New York State Assembly
St. John's University (New York City) alumni
Burials at Calvary Cemetery (Queens)
19th-century American politicians

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Misway Tech announced that the world's first modular shareable translator Smark that can be split up, shared and used like walkie-talkie opens pre-order to customers around the globe starting today. The Smark system features modular design with one part called Dock, and the other called Block.
The Dock comes with s a 1.54-inch touch display while the Block with wireless protocol to communicate with the Dock. The whole system incorporates Nuance the world's voice and Natural Language Understanding(NLU) technology leader and Neural Machine Translation(NMT) algorithm.
"While many handheld speech translators on the market provide the same services, we need to think one step further, that's how to make translation conversation natural and people will feel comfortable to use machine translation." said Sonic Chan, founder of Misway. "We created Smark to offer an innovative, cost effective, and easy translator with an unparalleled human-machine interactive experience.


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I've gone back to school, I'm drowning in work and my reading time has been significantly reduced. Yupp, sounds like summer is officially over. But don't threat, with this book tag I'll attempt to hold onto summer for a couple more minutes. Thank you very much to the lovely Kelsey over at Don't Shush Me! I'm not going to waffle any more so let's begin.
My mind went instantly to Sarah Dessen's The Moon and More. I've only read two of her books (this one and Along for the Ride) which is bad because I know a lot of people love her and I did enjoy both of the books that I have read from her. What I also know is that her stories mostly (always?) take place during the summer and the cover of The Moon and More is very summery indeed.
Whenever I hear "fictional place" in a question, my brain chooses to think of nowhere else but Hogwarts. Hogwarts. HOGWARTS. HOGWARTS! However, since this is a summer vacation and nobody's going to be there until September, I'll go with the next best thing: the Weasley's Burrow. I mean, CAN YOU IMAGINE? Playing Quidditch in the garden and eating Mrs Weasley's massive meals three times a day and going to see the Quidditch World Cup, I repeat: can you just imagine? It sounds perfect.
Since I heard the new Red Queen novella has just been released (although this fantasy world doesn't exactly scream light-summer-reading), I'd definitely go with Queen Song by Victoria Aveyard. You can find my review of Red Queen HERE but overall I really enjoyed it and I can't wait for the sequel in 2016. AHHH give it to me already!
You have a case of summertime sadness, what happy book do you pick up to shine a smile on your face?
I know Rainbow Rowell's books are fantastic as well as funny and cute so I'll probably pick up Fangirl. I've read Eleanor and Park and so I have full trust in the hype surrounding Rainbow Rowell. Fangirl is the one I hear the most about and the one I actually own. Plus, I mean, it's about a girl who writes fanfiction, how have I not read this yet?
You're sitting alone on the beach alone… which fictional character would be your beach babe?
My default answer for any book boyfriend question is, of course, William Herondale from The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare. BUT, since this is someone I'm going to be spending my time on the beach with (and let's be real, all that black Shadowhunter gear and weapons? Not the greatest outfit for the beach) I'm going to chose Percy Jackson. If you don't know, Percy Jackson is the son of the sea god which makes him an absolutely perfect beach babe.
It's so sad that summertime is nearly over for the year! Before it is though, I will tag the last 5 blogs I followed!
Thank you again to Kelsey for tagging me! You can find her answers to the tag HERE. It's been fun and now that it's over I can officially welcome Autumn (or Fall if you want to be American) in all its chilly-days-and-falling-leaves glory. Bring on Halloween!
Ahhh, this is my first time doing a book tag! I've been meaning to do one for a while now and since the creator of the amazing Fireworks Book Tag has tagged me to do this one, I have the perfect opportunity! You can find the original post HERE. Thank you very much to Rawrdy Rawr Book Dino for tagging me!
This for me has got to be The Maze Runner by James Dashner. I got so so so frustrated with this book and especially the main character. I thought Thomas was the slowest, the stupidest, most irritating protagonist I have ever encountered. I did literally scream at this book and threw it a couple of times. Ugh. I doubt I'll be reading any more.
A book that you read before it "exploded" in the book community.
I mean, I tend to read books that have already "exploded" and that's how I usually don't read books that aren't amazing. I will say though, I read both the Fallen series and the Hush, Hush series as they were coming out. I wouldn't say they "exploded" in the book community because, to be quite frank, a large chunk of people in the book community hate those two series but I guess I was quite hipster with those two? Maybe?
A banned book you've read.
In school we never had a "banned books" list so I took this one to google and believe it or not, I'm picking Harry Potter for this one. APPARENTLY, the first four books were banned in America for some tiime because they promoted the use of witchcraft and they were called "masterpiece of satanic deception". I know, right?
A book/author you think everyone needs to read.
Again, I think I might go with Harry Potter for this one. I've already made a promise to my younger sister that when she turns eight I will start reading the books with her. I also strongly believe that adults who didn't grow up with Harry Potter should read those books because although the movies were spectacular, the books are so so so much more magical.
A book/series with a complicated plot.
To be quite honest, "complicated" is an understatement when it comes to A Song of Fire and Ice series by George R.R. Martin. When reading A Game of Thrones, I had to keep refering to the wiki when it came to everyone's names and events because there is a lot to take in, especially when you have load of information form watching the show too that you may not need at that moment. It's hectic but not impossible to keep track of and 100% worth it.
A book/series with an amazing set of central characters.
When I first read this question my mind went straight to the Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan. Not only is the seven incredibly diverse, they're all funny and incredible in their own way. Piper, although not very under appreciated in the fandom, is one of the most compassionate characters of the lot. Jason is very brave. Leo is one of the funniest characters I've ever encountered. Hazel is a sweatheart with a wonderful backstory. Percy and Annabeth are the definition of relationship goals and, I mean, how can you not like the awkwardness of Frank?
Light your own fireworks by tagging 5 people!
Again, thank you very much to Rawrdy Rawr Book Dino for tagging me! Not sure when I'll see fireworks next but I'll definitely be thinking about this tag when I do.


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Newfoundland & Labrador > Sports
Newfoundland and Labrador athletes, fans enjoying Special Olympics' experience
Corey LeBlanc | Posted: Aug. 2, 2018, 2:13 p.m. | Updated: Aug. 3, 2018, 12:05 p.m. | 2 Min Read
Lola Gushue (left) Joan Butt visited the Special Olympics Canada 2018 Summer Games in Antigonish Wednesday morning to watch their sister, Mary Head, compete in bocce for Team Newfoundland and Labrador. Corey LeBlanc - Corey LeBlanc
ANTIGONISH, N.S. - Eyes were fixed on the bocce field – interrupted, only occasionally, by the waving of flags from their home province.
Lola Gushue and Joan Butt spent Wednesday morning at the Special Olympics Canada 2018 Summer Games in Antigonish, where they watched their sister, Mary Head compete for Team Newfoundland and Labrador in bocce.
"We are so proud of her," Butt said.
Head, who has been involved with Special Olympics for more than 12 years, also participates in bowling and curling.
"It is a lot of fun," Head said, after completing her throws, while noting she also balances work with her athletic pursuits.
The Gander native added she loves sports and socializing.
"I love meeting people," she noted.
Her sisters agreed.
"She has so much more confidence," Gushue said, when asked about how Head has benefitted from participating in Special Olympics.
Full coverage: SUMMER SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Your Guide To The National Games
'I really love it'
At the neighbouring track on the St. F.X. campus, Robert Moore – another member of Team Newfoundland and Labrador – offered a wide smile and warm 'hello,' as he waited to register for one of his races.
"I really love it," the 32-year-old, who lives outside St. John's, said when asked about Special Olympics.
Moore will compete in the 200, 400 and 800m disciplines while in Nova Scotia.
"It is going to be a lot of fun," he said.
Moore, who has been a Special Olympics' athlete for more than five years, is competing in his second Games. He also represented his province, on home soil, in snowshoeing, at the 2016 winter nationals in Cornerbrook.
"I like working with my teammates and trying my best," he said.
Moore also swims with Special Olympics.
The 2018 Summer Games continue until Aug. 4.


The Draft Personal & Property Protection Element of the Countywide Plan (CWP) is presented for public review as a beta version of the web-based Policy Plan. Graphics, photos, and search functionality are in development and will be included in subsequent releases of the web-based Policy Plan.
The benefits, public goods, and investments associated with a high quality of life in San Bernardino County—strong neighborhoods, economic prosperity, cradle-to-career education, a vibrant culture, and civic engagement—can only be achieved when people experience a real and perceived sense of safety. Public safety is also directly related to the County's resilience—its ability to adapt to changing conditions and prepare for, withstand, and rapidly recover from disruption or disasters.
The County provides law enforcement, including crime prevention, in unincorporated areas and under contract to some incorporated jurisdictions. It also provides some countywide law enforcement services, including the coroner, and when requested, special investigation assistance to incorporated jurisdictions. The County is also responsible for: the administration of justice, both prosecutions and public defenders, for crimes committed in the county; operation of County jails, including rehabilitation of inmates in its custody; holistically rehabilitate and assist the reentry and transition of parolees, probationers, and others living in the county engaged by the criminal justice system, and assistance to victims of and witnesses to crimes committed in the county.
The County Fire District provides fire prevention services, fire protection for wild fires and urban fires, and emergency medical response in unincorporated areas, portions of incorporated jurisdictions included in the district, and, under contract, in some incorporated jurisdictions. The County plans for and responds to emergencies and natural disasters countywide, and County Fire also provides regional urban search and rescue services.
The Sheriff is responsible for law enforcement and is elected by voters countywide. The Board of Supervisors appropriates funds to supplement state and federal funding for law enforcement. Achieving the Policy Plan's goals for law enforcement is, thus, a collaborative effort between the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff. The Sheriff also provides countywide wilderness rescue services.
The County makes a maintenance of effort payment for courts, but the state is primarily responsible for funding courts and fully responsible for any expansion. However, the County funds the elected District Attorney's office, the Public Defender's office, and the Sheriff's department's court services. Thus, state decisions on court funding will influence the ability of the County to achieve this element's law and justice goal.
Promotes continuous improvement in the provision of public safety and administration of justice.
Supports coordinated and effective interagency response to emergencies and natural disasters.
Provides policy direction to engage communities and respond to identified needs.
Fosters collaboration among the Board of Supervisors-directed agencies and departments and the elected Sheriff and District Attorney.
Augments, rather than replaces, state- and federally-mandated goals and objectives.
Public safety and administration of justice is a fundamental responsibility of county government, and a key determinant of quality of life.
Maintaining and improving a real and perceived sense of public safety is necessary to attract private investment in residences and businesses.
A collaborative effort among County agencies and other organizations is required to prevent crime, assist victims of and witnesses to crime, and holistically rehabilitate and aid the reentry and transition of parolees, probationers, and others engaged in the criminal justice system.
A regional approach to fire suppression and emergency response is effective and cost-efficient.
Minimizing the loss of life and property during emergencies and natural disasters requires collaborative planning, preparation, and execution.
Effective crime prevention and law enforcement that leads to a real and perceived sense of public safety for residents, visitors, and businesses.
The Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement services for unincorporated areas and distributes resources geographically while balancing levels of service and financial resources with continuously changing needs for personal and property protection.
When requested, the Sheriff's Department provide law enforcement services to incorporated jurisdictions by contract at the full cost of services as determined by the County, without direct subsidy by the County.
We recognize that the roots of crime are found throughout a spectrum of psychological, social, economic, and environmental issues, and we coordinate proactive planning and activities among the Sheriff's Department and county and non-county agencies and organizations to intervene and effectively prevent crime.
The Sheriff's Department uses crime data analysis, professional expertise, and community input to allocate patrols and other crime prevention resources.
The Sheriff's Department provides a range of outreach, education, and training programs for community-based and school-based crime prevention.
The Sheriff's Department partners with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and private security providers to enhance law enforcement service.
The Sheriff's Department establishes and maintains partnerships to help identify public safety needs, strengthen community confidence, and improve service to our communities.
The Sheriff's Department engages the media and our communities to improve the public's perception and awareness of personal and property protection and safety.
The Sheriff's Department periodically assesses their facility, equipment, and staffing needs and use the assessment to allocate funding resources in the annual budget and capital improvement program.
The Sheriff's Department attracts and retains a qualified workforce of law enforcement and support personnel, reflective of the people they serve, and invest in training and ongoing education.
An equitable justice system for violations of law in the county, adequate care and effective rehabilitation for inmates in the County's custody, and the holistic rehabilitation and aided reentry and transition of parolees, probationers, and others living in the county engaged by the criminal justice system.
We, in conjunction with the Sheriff's Department, monitor and improve our law and justice functions, including for those accused of violating state and local law, victims, and witnesses, to ensure that individuals and corporations are treated equitably.
We advocate for and support sufficient capacity in the justice system, including the criminal and civil courts, District Attorney's office, and Public Defender's office, to effectively and efficiently adjudicate violations of law committed in the county.
We continually improve the sharing of non-privileged information from the time of arrest through trial, among the Sheriff's Department and city police departments, courts, District Attorney's office, Public Defender's office, and Probation Department.
We provide adequate care and effective rehabilitation for those incarcerated in County jails or housed in County juvenile detention facilities, consistent with state and federal law, and we advocate for adequate state funding.
In conjunction with the District Attorney's office, we provide supportive services for victims of and witnesses to crime through a holistic approach considering physical, psychological, and basic needs.
To prevent recidivism, we provide holistic rehabilitation to those incarcerated and engaged in the reentry process, and provide coordinated services through the departments and agencies associated with law and justice, human services, economic development, and housing, as well as other agencies and nongovernmental organizations.
Reduced risk of death, injury, property damage, and economic loss due to fires and other natural disasters, accidents, and medical incidents through prompt and capable emergency response.
We maintain a sufficient number and distribution of fire stations, up-to-date equipment, and fully-trained staff to respond effectively to emergencies.
We support the expansion of the Fire District to serve additional incorporated jurisdictions, and the use of special funding and financing mechanisms to augment Fire District revenues to improve service and coverage.
We maintain up-to-date equipment and fully-trained staff to provide urban search and rescue and swift water rescue emergency response.
We proactively mitigate or reduce the negative effects of fire, hazardous materials release, and structural collapse by implementing the California Fire Code, adopted with County amendments.
We coordinate with water providers to maintain adequate water supply, pressure, and facilities to protect people and property from urban fires and wildfires.
We require that fire department facilities, equipment, and staffing required to serve new development are operating prior to, or in conjunction with new development.
We require new development in the Fire Safety Overlay to comply with additional site design, building, and access standards to provide enhanced resistance to fire hazards.
We inform and prepare our residents and businesses to collaboratively plan and take action to more safely coexist with the risk of wildfires.
We require adequate street signage be provided and maintained to ensure emergency services can quickly and efficiently respond.
We engage with local schools, community groups, and businesses to increase awareness of fire risk, prevention, and evacuation.
In areas burned by wildfire, we require new and reconstructed development to adhere to current development standards, and may require additional study to evaluate increased flooding, debris flow, and mudslide risks.
We use fire and emergency services data analysis and professional expertise to allocate resources, reduce fire risks, and improve emergency response.
We periodically assess our facility, equipment, and staffing needs and use the assessment to allocate funding resources in the annual budget and capital improvement program.
We attract and retain a qualified workforce of fire fighters, emergency medical technicians, and support personnel, and invest in training and ongoing education.
A reduced risk of and impact from injury, loss of life, property damage, and economic and social disruption resulting from emergencies, natural disasters, and potential changes in climate.
We maintain, update, and adopt the Emergency Operations Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan, and the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
We ensure that critical and essential County facilities remain operational during emergencies.
We participate in agreements for automatic and mutual aid with other local, state, federal, and nongovernmental emergency service providers to improve protection services and emergency response throughout the county.
We identify and publicize emergency shelters and sign and control evacuation routes for use during emergencies.
We coordinate with and encourage the use of community-based networks to aid vulnerable populations prepare for emergencies and provide assistance with evacuation and recovery.
We reestablish and expedite County services to assist affected residents and businesses in the short- and long-term recovery from emergencies and natural disasters.
We engage with the community to increase awareness of and preparedness for emergencies and natural disasters.


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Revamped '20s home uses versatile woodwork to spotlight old and new
The four-story is located in Zurich
By Lauren Ro@blauring Aug 22, 2016, 4:06pm EDT
Source Dezeen
This renovation in Zurich showcases how different uses of wood can work together to establish a home that is both traditional and modern. Swiss architect Rafael Schmid took on the task of refurbishing his own home, which was originally built by another Swiss architect, Hans Bernoulli, in 1927 as part of an affordable housing development.
To get back to the original character of the four-story house, Shmid had to chip away at many layers, at which point it became clear that he should highlight the work he had done instead of masking it with further renovations. He decided to preserve the original herringbone-patterned parquet floors in a few rooms including the living area and children's room, but laying down bare floorboards in other parts of the house and using a light grey stone-type material in the kitchen.
Chipboard is also employed throughout the residence, most notably in the kitchen as a backsplash, and in closet doors. Otherwise, the home features all-white walls, cabinetry, and furniture, creating a refreshing contrast between the old and new. Head to Dezeen for the full story.
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We accidentally marketed ourselves into a corner
What if I told you about an industry which:
Indebts most of its customers, sometimes for twenty or more years a person
Not only consumes most of four years of its customer's time, but impacts its prospects for years before even interacting with them
Enjoys extremely strong brand preferences between competitors and has virtually no successful generic substitutes
Dramatically alters relations within a family, often for generations
Doesn't do it on purpose
…according to most of the studies I've seen, there's very little or no difference in the efficacy of one competitor vs. another.
Of course, I'm talking about undergraduate colleges in the US.
The most competitive colleges are as competitive as ever–in most cases, more so. Many admit only one in ten students. According to two senior officials at Swarthmore, the differences among the 'good enough' applicants is basically zero. Rather than putting tens of thousands of kids through insane anxiety, they wonder, why not just put all the 'good enough' students in a pool and pick the winners randomly?
Here's the amazing part: According to The Chosen, an exhaustive study of college admissions, there's no measurable difference between the outcomes of education with the most exclusive schools and the next few tiers. Graduates don't end up happier. They don't end up with better paying jobs. They don't end up richer or even healthier. The whole thing is a sham (which costs a quarter of a million dollars a person at the top end).
There's no question that a Harvard degree helps (or is even required) in a few fields. There's also no doubt that spending four years at Yale is a mind-changing experience. The question isn't, "are they wonderful?" The question is, "Is it worth it?"
It's almost as if every single high school student and her parents insisted on having a $200,000 stereo because it was better than the $1,000 stereo. Sure, it might be a bit better, but is it better enough?
Boomer parents have bought in to the marketing hype at a level rarely seen in any other form of marketing. They push school districts, teachers and their kids to perform pointless tasks at extreme levels just to be admitted to the 'right' school, even though there's hardly evidence that the right school does anything but boost their egos.
Schools respond by spending a fortune on facilities that will increase their rankings in various faux polls, even though there's no evidence at all that a better gym or a bigger library matters one bit to an undergraduate's long-term success in life.
If it weren't so expensive (in terms of time and money) it would make a marvelous marketing case study. Add in the tears and wasted anxiety and it's really a shame. Very few people are pointing out that the emperor is barely clothed, and those that do (like me, I guess) get yelled at.
I'm not criticizing a college education per se. No, it's clear that that's a smart investment. I'm talking about the incremental cost (and anxiety) separating consumers of the 'top' 500 schools from students of the 'top' 50. It appears to be pure storytelling, a story that so appeals to the worldview of baby boomers with teens that they are absolutely unable to resist the story, despite the facts.
High school students are thrust into a Dip, in some cases the biggest one of their lives. The Dip extracts significant costs along the way, and then ends with a giant spin of the roulette wheel. I wonder if we're marketing ourselves to a dead end.
I guess I'd do two things. First, I'd figure out how to teach parents to understand what really matters and what doesn't about time spent in high school and the choice of a college. Second, I'd push for every selective college to share one application and do a draft similar to the one they do for medical residencies. Every applicant ranks the schools they'd like to attend, in order. Every school considers all the applications, grabs the students they'd love to have in priority order, puts the rest into the "good enough" pile and lets a computer sort em all out as pareto optimally as possible. At least kids will go into their twenties correctly blaming a computer instead of mistakenly blaming themselves.
PR and the first amendment and keeping your job
Chris Anderson has had enough: Sorry PR people: you're blocked. He's calling out all the PR flaks spammers, who, in the name of "it's my job," spammed him.
I doubt it's going to work.
That's because PR people who spam bloggers don't think of themselves as spammers. They're "getting the word out." They think they have some sort of obligation/right to announce whatever the client wants.
Here's why this is a problem: stamps add friction. The processing of 100 press releases the old-fashioned way cost more than $100. Doing it to 5,000 people was out of the question.
Email means the cost of adding one more name is zero. Email means that lists keep getting bigger and bigger and once you're on one, you're on em all.
So, the smart PR folks (the successful ones) struggle to make their lists smaller and smaller. The lazy ones just try to make them bigger.
If you got an email in the last two weeks from godinseth@gmail.com, that wasn't me or anyone I know.
This is an incredibly simple hack that works so well because we now
trust email as a magical, instant and secure communications tool. It's
not. It's sort of a cross between CB radio and two cups and a string.
Recipient beware.
Digg Tools
Amy points us to The Digg Toolbox: 70 Digg-related Scripts, Tools, and Tutorials.
Glasses update
Thanks to the hundreds of folks who chimed in with advice about my new glasses. There are several options in the works, but in the meantime, my holiday pair just arrived. As promised, here's a glimpse.
Farming domains
To pick up a bit on yesterday's post, one strategy that smart domain owners are pursuing isn't particularly groundbreaking: they're putting up good content.
When you have millions of free visits, it's okay if you're sloppy, it's okay if you waste some and it's okay if you don't get organic traffic.
For a long time, domain owners acted like real estate investors. Buy. Hold. Sell.
Now, though, they're starting to act like real estate developers. Buy. Build. Hold. Make money on 'rent'.
To that end, we did a deal with the people who own ever.com. Ever isn't a particularly useful domain name (though it's short). So organic traffic is pretty limited, especially if you just put up a few links.
Enter the new ever.com. We hooked up the Squidoo engine to it and people have already built pages like: best.cameras.ever, best.lyrics.ever, funkiest.mammal.ever and even worst.president.ever. We're limiting the number of pages built per person, and after thirty days, if the page isn't improved and promoted, we put it back the pool.
I think it's likely that you'll see more domain holders invest the time and energy to make the domains actually useful. Development, not just investment.
Diabolical
Gil points us to this new piece of malware.
Basically, it's a way for spammers to get around that horrible Captcha code. The short version: A spammer tricks you into answering a captcha in order to get into a striptease program. What you don't know is that the spammer is sending you the code he just grabbed from Yahoo mail. You type in your answer, the answer goes to the Yahoo mail interface and boom, he just grabbed another disposable email address.
Lesson 1: don't try to get into striptease programs.
Lesson 2: we need universal webwide identity.
Lesson 3: in the meantime, we need new, friendlier, smarter captcha.
Thinking about domains
Thirteen years ago, Josh Quittner wrote an article in Wired that almost made me richer than Donald Trump.
He wrote about how many domain names were up for grabs, including McDonalds.com.
Inspired, I sat down and registered hundreds of them. I was about to hit the 'buy' button when my office mate persuaded me that it was somehow unethical. Persuaded, I only ended up buying one or two generic terms.
Anyway, a decade and a half later, boom over, domains persist. Many are worth a fortune, tens of thousands are worth a semi-fortune.
Why are they still worth so much?
For a long time, clueless surfers would type a word into the address bar of their browser, figuring it was some sort of magic search engine. Type "gloves" into the address bar of Safari, and yes, it will take you to www.gloves.com.
But Firefox and others are wising up and connecting that spot to the search engines. Type "gloves" into Firefox and you'll automatically go to the number one result on Google. Research shows that the number of people who accidentally end up on these sites is going down. So why the value?
I'm going to argue that it comes from two things.
1. Commitment. Because there's ony one "dot com" TLD and no serious contenders, there's only one neighborhood for business online. You're either on Fifth Ave. (or Rodeo Drive, your choice) or you're not. If you build a site at mexicansugarskull.com, you're making it really clear to the surfer that you care about this topic, that you're here to stay and that you can be trusted.
2. Focus. Similar, but not quite the same. By having a domain that matches what you do, you are able to focus the attention of the surfer. They know what to expect before they get there, and you can spend less time explaining yourself. The web already offers too many choices–this way, your site doesn't have to.
I think this can help lead us to some useful strategies. If you own domains:
Reinforce the idea of commitment. Don't use generic photos or standard layouts. The incremental effort to make your domain look like it sounds, to demonstrate your commitment through your actions, is very small, but worth it.
If you don't own a domain that's a perfect match (and that's most of us):
Make up for the fact that your domain is imperfect by using design, testimonials and other substantial cues to remind people just how committed you are.
Don't hesitate to create multiple domains for your efforts if you think it will help your visitors focus.
Over the last few weeks, Squidoo has launched a number of new domains to take advantage of this focus impulse: Squidbids, Squidvids and Squidwho, to name a few.
I've been amazed at how quickly people 'get it' when they visit each domain, and how productive the effort has been. The internet has taught people what to do when they see a domain. It's not just an address, it's the first bit of marketing.
One last bit of backward thinking: if you're looking to start an online business, consider finding a great domain and build the business around it, not the other way around. If you subscribe to the snapnames newsletter, you can see which interesting domains are about to be sold for not much money. No guarantees as to how effective this service is, but it's a neat way to think about what to build next.
Word of the day: Tricklit
Trick Lit is the term for a chick lit novel that pretends to be something else, hoping to rope people in with an interesting premise. 30 pages later, you discover that you were deceived, that it's just another piece of genre trash.
I don't invent really good neologisms very often, so I felt compelled to share.
[One man's trash… please forgive me if you like the genre! I realize now that was a little too flip. I happen to love other genres that many think are trash, so I hope you'll cut me some slack at the poor choice of words…]
Meatball Mondae VI (short)
Attention spans are getting shorter, thanks to clutter.
In 1960, the typical stay for a book on the New York Times bestseller list was 22 weeks. In 2006, it was two. Forty years ago, it was typical for three novels a year to reach #1. Last year, it was 23.
Advise and Consent won the Pulitzer Prize in 1960. It's 640 pages long. On Bullshit was a bestseller in 2005; it's 68 pages long.
Commercials used to be a minute long, sometimes two. Then someone came up with the brilliant idea of running two per minute, then four. Now there are radio ads that are less than three seconds long.
It's not an accident that things are moving faster and getting smaller. There's just too much to choose from. With a million or more books available at a click, why should I invest the time to read all 640 pages of Advise and Consent when I can get the idea after 50 pages?
Audible.com offers more than 30,000 titles. If an audiobook isn't spectacular, minute to minute, it's easier to ditch it and get another one than it is to slog through it. After all, it's just bits on my iPod.
Of course, this phenomenon isn't limited to intellectual property. Craigslist.org is a free classified-ad listing service. A glance at their San Francisco listings shows more than 33,000 ads for housing. That means that if an apartment doesn't sound perfect after just a sentence or two, it's easy to glance down at the next ad.
If you're exhausted, it's no wonder. You've been running around all day.
[The story is all here. And here's a relevant post.]


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How much does a Banana Weigh? And Why It's One of the Best Fruits in the World
Standard Serving Size
Recommended Portion or Daily Intake
Banana Nutrition Facts
How much does a Banana weigh?
Bananas are undoubtedly one of the most popular and most loved fruits in the whole world. In America alone, an average person consumes more than 28 pounds of bananas annually (that's more than the grapes and apple consumption combined!) and about 96% of households buy bananas at least once a month.
Bananas can also fit into almost any diet because of their nutrient content and health benefits. However, they come in a wide array of sizes and weight that it can be challenging to estimate how many servings you can get from one fruit. A larger banana may mean more nutrients but also means extra calories.
So, how much does a banana weigh? How many calories does it contain? What are its nutritional contents? Let's find out all of these in the sections that follow!
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, an individual serving of any fruit is generally defined as a single average-sized fruit or 1 cup of it. A 1-cup serving applies for individual portions of fruits like melons, berries, cherries, or grapes.
For most other fruits that are consumed in just one sitting such as oranges, apples, and bananas, an average-sized fruit is usually considered a single serving.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) uses half a cup or one cup portion equivalents as of the recommended daily intake for fruits. Based on these guidelines, men of all ages and women 30 years old and below need to consume an equivalent of 2 cups of fruit per day. On the other hand, women who are older than 30 years old require only half a cup or less.
Bunch of banana
Since bananas come in different sizes and are not usually sliced or measured by the cup before consumption, the USDA recommends the following approximations for how much banana is equivalent in terms of cups of your total fruit daily intake:
A small sized banana (less than 6 inches long) = ½ cup
A large banana (between 8 to 9 inches long) = 1 cup
A medium- or average-sized banana = ¾ cup
Bananas are rich in nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. They also offer various health benefits. So, It's worth noting the following nutritional value of one average-sized banana:
One medium-sized or average-sized banana contains:
100-105 calories
<0.05 gram of fat
3.1 grams of dietary fiber (12%-14% of the recommended daily value and 70% of which is an insoluble fiber that helps promote bowel regularity and efficient digestion)
27 grams of carbohydrates (14.4 grams of which are simple sugars)
Vitamin C: 17% of the Recommended Daily Value
Potassium: 12% of the Recommended Daily Value
Vitamin B6: 22% of the Recommended Daily Value
Copper: 5% of the Recommended Daily Value
Magnesium: 8% of the Recommended Daily Value
Manganese: 16% of the Recommended Daily Value
Riboflavin or Vitamin B2: 5% of the Recommended Daily Value
Folate: 6% of the Recommended Daily Value
About 90% of the calories found in an average-sized banana comes from its carbohydrate content, which is composed of simple sugars, namely glucose, sucrose, and fructose. These are readily-absorbable and easier to break down than complex carbohydrates.
Bananas also contain a small amount of beneficial antioxidants and plant compounds like catechin and dopamine that help prevent cell damage and improve nerve function. However, bananas have low protein and fat contents.
Bananas on a scale
An average banana fruit which measures anywhere between 7 to 8 inches in length can weigh about 4 ounces or 120 grams with the skin or peel. However, the weight of a single banana will depend on its size, variety, origin, and other factors. It will also weigh different with the peel or without it.
The following table shows the different standard sizes of bananas with the corresponding weight, size, and calorie and carbohydrate content according to the USDA.
Size Length In Inches Weight in Grams Weight in Ounces Calories Carbohydrate Content in Grams
Extra Large 9″ or longer 152 g 5.4oz 135 calories 35 g
Large 8″ to 9″ Long 136 g 4.8oz 121 calories 31 g
Medium 7″ to 8″ Long 118 g 4.2oz 105 calories 27 g
Small 6″ to 7″ Long 101 g 3.6oz 90 calories 23 g
Extra Small Less than 6″ Long 81 g 2.9oz 72 calories 19 g
The bulk or 93% of a banana's calorie content comes from carbohydrates while 3% comes from fat and 4% from proteins.
Bananas are also almost entirely made up of carbs and water. If you are watching your carb intake, it's worth noting that the ripeness of a banana can affect its carb content. Generally, unripe or green bananas contain fewer amounts of digestible carbs than ripe ones.
To give you an idea about the weight, calorie content, and carb content of one cup of bananas, here is another table that shows the values for mashed and sliced banana:
Preparation Weight in Grams Weight in Ounces Calories Carbohydrate Content in Grams
Cup Mashed 225 g 7.9 oz 200 calories 51 g
Cup Sliced 150 g 5.3 oz 134 calories 34 g
Bananas are a great alternative to sugary food and can satisfy a sweet craving healthily. The American Heart Association promotes them instead of resorting to consuming sweets and other processed foods with added sugars.
You can eat it bananas as a snack or as dessert. Incorporating bananas in your diet is also an excellent way to increase your fiber intake and potassium levels, both of which are usually neglected in the standard American diet.
Bananas are undoubtedly both nutritious and healthy. They are rich in vitamins, fiber, and minerals but relatively low in calories. They also have a low to medium glycemic index, which means they are less likely to cause sudden spikes in blood sugar levels compared to other carbohydrate-rich foods.
This fruit is also said to be weight-loss friendly food. So, if you are trying to shed some pounds, it definitely won't hurt to eat bananas as part of your balanced diet paired with other real food.
More than just knowing how much does a banana weigh, it is essential also to understand what each fruit contains in terms of fiber, vitamins, minerals, calories, and carbohydrates to be able to portion and consume it appropriately.
I hope you learned a lot from this article! If you did, kindly share it with your family and friends. If you have any suggestions, questions, or clarifications, feel free to leave them in the comments section below!
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The Illinois State Board of Education requires prospective teachers to pass the ICTS Technology Education Test in order to be certified to teach technology education. The exam has 125 multiple-choice questions and is a criterion-referenced, objective-based test that follows the guidelines of the Content Area Standards for Educators. There are three important subareas in the ICTS Technology Education Test: History and Nature of Technology; Design, Development, Management, and Assessment; and Information, Energy, and Physical Technologies.
Twelve objective statements are included in the subareas of the test. The objective statements are broad terms, and descriptive statements that discuss the ability to demonstrate and apply information follow each objective statement of the ICTS Technology Education Test. A total score of 240 or higher is needed to pass the test. A report is mailed to each test taker four weeks following the exam. It includes a score for each subarea and a total score.


Proximity to school or the school bus route is important to families. For all transferees, proximity to transportation is an issue. Certain neighborhoods have higher concentrations of foreigners, and thus shops and facilities catering to foreigners.
There are a variety of areas in terms of nature: mountains, city, ocean, man-made island, quiet residential areas. People may find neighborhoods that are similar to their home country.
Deposits equivalent to three to six months' rent are common, and tenants also pay a commission to the real estate agent. This commission is generally equivalent to one month's rent.
Utility expenses are usually paid by a renter.
Japan is a relatively safe country, but we suggest finding a house/apartment with 24-hour security.
100-volt alternating current, 50 Hz cycle in Eastern Japan (Tokyo) and 60 Hz cycle in Western Japan (Kobe, Osaka area). Bringing large appliances is not recommended, as the voltage may be different and many rental properties supply the necessary large appliances.
Small appliances may not work correctly due to the difference in the current and/or the cycle. It is a good idea to purchase hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, microwave ovens, etc., in Japan.
Apartments and houses are usually renovated before the next tenant moves in. However, it is likely that you will be charged a cleaning fee when you move out if the owner finds stains, spots or scratches on walls, carpets and doors. It is suggested that you check a house/apartment with the landlord when you move in. Landlords do not provide curtains or drapes and expect the tenant to remove them prior to vacating the premises.


Please browse their page, taking care to select 'St Peter's, Aberdeen'.
Children should wear dark trousers, shorts, skirts or pinafores (grey, black or dark blue). These can be bought in supermarkets and department stores. Many local shops also stock light blue polo shirts.
Children wear gym shoes inside the school building. Please provide sensible footwear for your child to wear outdoors, remembering that children like to run around and they will play outside in all types of weather.
On days when children have PE or swimming lessons, please send them in socks rather than tights so that they can change more easily.
Jeans, leggings or brightly coloured tights should not be worn in school.
A clothing grant is available for families in receipt of certain benefits. Full details and application forms are available on the Aberdeen City Council website. You can also ask for a form at the school office.
Please remember to put your child's name on all clothing, lunchboxes and school bags.


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Q: dynamic expandable form on input text field change I want to build a expandable form when ever the someone enter text into input field. Example user fills the location a form expands below the input fields which asks for check-in/checkout dates.
or like in gmail when you enter the search string and click on the arrow it opens the advanced search form. I have attached a screen shot on the same.
Thanks in advance for the help.

A: HTML:

<input id="geocomplete"  style="width:200px;" type="text" placeholder="Type in an address" size="90" autocomplete="on">

<div id="checkInOutDiv" class="hiddenDiv">
    <input id="checkInDate" type="text" />
    <input id="checkOutDate" type="text" />
</div>
</form>

CSS:
.hiddenDiv {
    display:none;
}

JavaScript:
 $(document).ready(function(){
        var defaultAddrText = $("#geocomplete").attr("placeholder");
        $("#geocomplete").keydown(function(){//could be 'onchange' instead
            var addr = $(this).val();
            if( addr != '' && addr != defaultAddrText ){
                $("#checkInOutDiv").removeClass("hiddenDiv");
            }else{
                $("#checkInOutDiv").addClass("hiddenDiv");
            }
        });
    });

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And none that are fat.
They are gorgeous to me.
And see what they need.
You just meet their needs.
But also sharing everything they eat and drink!
In hot Sun and rain!
Smiling together like kids of tender age!
One day we will be with him and share his burden with ever lasting smile!
when I grow up to share his pain!
will not last for long.
it would be a song.
I rejoice in the gift of music.
that will be able to soothe my soul.
will once again make me whole.
There is much beauty that a heart can fill!
Of being lured in ways significant.
There is a world within a single dot!
The careless observer always falters.
Yes, a great deal of wholesome wonders music does to the land.
Our very dear hearts it touches with its warm loving hand.
Of its drawing power, the nature is incredibly grand.
Us with a lot of sweet, tender love as well, music does brand.
Us it affects to act in such great ways that are unplanned.
Ways that go on are what the love of music has planned.
Our very dear lives to live in each and every love's strand.
On the solid rock, unlike those who do fall from the soft sand.
The blazing flames of the vast glory of sweet love, music fanned.
Lulld by the moonlight have all passd away!
Is it to the east?
Or is it to the west?


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<?php

namespace app\models;

use Yii;

/**
 * This is the model class for table "obrassociales".
 *
 * @property integer $idObraSocial
 * @property string $Descripcion
 *
 * @property Consultas[] $consultas
 * @property Convenios[] $convenios
 * @property Liquidacionesobrasocial[] $liquidacionesobrasocials
 * @property Pacienteobrasocial[] $pacienteobrasocials
 * @property Turnos[] $turnos
 */
class Obrassociales extends \yii\db\ActiveRecord
{
    /**
     * @inheritdoc
     */
    public static function tableName()
    {
        return 'obrassociales';
    }

    /**
     * @inheritdoc
     */
    public function rules()
    {
        return [
            [['Descripcion'], 'required'],
            [['Descripcion'], 'string', 'max' => 100]
        ];
    }

    /**
     * @inheritdoc
     */
    public function attributeLabels()
    {
        return [
            'idObraSocial' => Yii::t('app', 'Id Obra Social'),
            'Descripcion' => Yii::t('app', 'Descripcion'),
        ];
    }

    /**
     * @return \yii\db\ActiveQuery
     */
    public function getConsultas()
    {
        return $this->hasMany(Consultas::className(), ['idObraSocial' => 'idObraSocial']);
    }

    /**
     * @return \yii\db\ActiveQuery
     */
    public function getConvenios()
    {
        return $this->hasMany(Convenios::className(), ['idObraSocial' => 'idObraSocial']);
    }

    /**
     * @return \yii\db\ActiveQuery
     */
    public function getLiquidacionesobrasocials()
    {
        return $this->hasMany(Liquidacionesobrasocial::className(), ['idObraSocial' => 'idObraSocial']);
    }

    /**
     * @return \yii\db\ActiveQuery
     */
    public function getPacienteobrasocials()
    {
        return $this->hasMany(Pacienteobrasocial::className(), ['idObraSocial' => 'idObraSocial']);
    }

    /**
     * @return \yii\db\ActiveQuery
     */
    public function getTurnos()
    {
        return $this->hasMany(Turnos::className(), ['idObraSocial' => 'idObraSocial']);
    }
}


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Horae Homileticae
Treasury of David
Scott on the Psalms
Psalms 116:10
Ernest Naville, the eminent philosopher of Geneva, wrote to the Countess de Gasparin in 1892: 'I often ask myself what view, as death approaches, can be taken of their own past by men of letters who have used their pens in the service of evil passions, or have employed their talent in spreading a doubt which consumes them and the melancholy effects of which they cannot fail to recognize. People of that sort arouse within me feelings which fluctuate between scorn and pity. Happy are those who can say, borrowing the words of Holy Scripture, "I believed, therefore have I spoken".'
La Comtesse Agénor de Gasparin et sa Famille, pp. 426, 427.
References. CXVI. 13. H. M. Butler, Harrow School Sermons (2nd Series), p. 89. CXVI. 15. J. Keble, Sermons for the Saints' Days, p. 30. CXVI. 16. Spurgeon, Sermons to Young Men, p. 325. CXVI. International Critical Commentary, vol. ii. p. 397.
Nicoll, William Robertson, M.A., L.L.D. "Commentary on Psalms 116". Expositor's Dictionary of Text. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/edt/psalms-116.html. 1910.


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Q: Qlikview - join two table i need to join two table in Qlikview to get result.
Table:

I need to join this two table to get result table like this

Any idea? Can i use cross table and how?

A: For Table1 you can use CrossTable functionality to "rotate" the table but keeping the first column.
For example:
CrossTable(Location, Quantity)
Load
  Reason,
  LocA,
  LocB
From
  [Data.xlsx] (ooxml, embedded labels, table is Table1)
;

The result table after this will be:
Location    Reason  Quantity
LocA        R1      5
LocA        R2      4
LocA        R3      5
LocA        R4      3
LocB        R1      2
LocB        R2      2
LocB        R3      3
LocB        R4      5

(you can learn more about CrossTable at Qlik's help site - CrossTable)
After having Table1 in this format you can create composite key (as x3ja suggested). Composite key is basically two (or more) fields concatenated. In your case the join between the tables should be on two fields - Location and Reason.
// CrossTable the data to get it in correct format
Table1_Temp:
CrossTable(Location, Quantity)
Load
  Reason,
  LocA,
  LocB
From
  [Data.xlsx] (ooxml, embedded labels, table is Table1)
;

// Resident load to form the composite key
// based on Location and Reason fields
Table1:
Load
  Location & '|' & Reason as Key,
  Quantity
Resident
  Table1_Temp
;

// We dont need Table1_Temp table anymore
Drop Table Table1_Temp;

//Load the second table and create the same composite key
Table2:
Load
  Location & '|' & Reason as Key,
  Location,
  Reason,
  Answer
From
  [Data.xlsx] (ooxml, embedded labels, table is Table2)
;

After the reload your data model will look like:

And the data:

Notice that the values for Answer, Location, Reason are null in the bottom two rows. This is because the data in Table2 (based on your screenshots) don't contains combination for LocB and R2 and LocA and R4 but Table1 does.
If you want to keep only the combinations that are present in both tables then the approach is similar but with two differences:

*

*Table2 should be loaded first

*use keep function to exclude the non common records for being loaded in Table1
(keep at Qlik's help site - keep)
If you want to see the script in action just comment the first tab and uncomment the second one in the example qvw

A: There are a couple of ways you could do this.

*

*Using association. Load Table 1 twice and concatenate, creating a composite key. So you'd end up with fields ReasonLocation and Quantity. Then load Table 2 creating the same composite key, giving you ReasonLocation, Location, Reason & Answer. Then the tables would associate on that composite key.

*Using a join. Load Table1, left join in Table 1 based on Reason with an if statement like if [Location] = 'LocA' then [LocA] else [LocB]. That may need you to load it into a temp table first and do the if statement in a resident load.

You could also combine the two and join the tables in #1 based on the ReasonLocation field.
Hope that helps - sorry it's not fully worked through...


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First COVID-19 case in US was diagnosed three years ago
FILE - This illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in January 2020 shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
By: Scripps News
It's been three years since COVID-19 was first detected in the U.S. On Jan. 20, 2020, a man in Washington tested positive for the virus after returning from Wuhan, China.
At the time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it still wasn't clear how easily the virus could spread from person to person.
"The confirmation that some limited person-to-person spread with this virus is occurring in Asia raises the level of concern about this virus, but CDC continues to believe the risk of 2019-nCoV to the American public at large remains low at this time," the CDC said in a Jan. 21, 2020, press release.
The situation would rapidly evolve with the World Health Organization declaring a pandemic on March 11, 2020.
Nearly three years later, the world is still dealing with COVID-19. However, vaccines have been made available to help slow the spread and prevent severe illness and death.
The U.S. has reported more than 100 million cases of COVID-19. The virus has contributed to more than 1 million deaths in the country, according to the CDC.
Approximately 70% of the U.S. is fully vaccinated against the virus. However, fewer people are choosing to get their booster shot. The CDC says only 15% of the U.S. population is boosted.


Our Italy trip is coming to a bittersweet end, but before we head back to New York City, we had to make an unforgettable stop in the most dreamy of all places — POSITANO.
We arrived in Positano by train from Florence, and spent an hour driving down the coast—speeding past the bluest waters and most colorful apartments I've ever seen.
Walking up 200-300 stairs every time we went back and forth into town was a workout in itself, so I was thankful to have my Secret Freshies deodorant stored in my bag for this trip. After exploring the cute cafes, boutique clothing stores, and having dinner by the water, I used my Freshies to freshen up before heading to one of the most amazing bars overlooking the entire city. When I'm running around a new city and its warm outside, I always keep my Freshies with me in my bag to make sure I smell fresh and feel clean and confident before going out for the night! 🙂 Click here to get your own Freshies at CVS!
Another thing I loved about Positano is that it feels cozy and home-y, but also big enough to get lost in its colorful streets! Also, the Italians here are just so welcoming and friendly, and we can confidently say this city is a must-see Italian gem! Not to mention the food is just incredible! If you're looking for any good recommendations, try Cafe Positano for amazing penne and wine, and Franco's for the best bar views!


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Death are well known in the metal circles for being the main responsible for the emerging of a new concept of musicality within the heaviest realms of music. By the final years of the eighties and beginning of the 90's, Scream Bloody Gore but specially Leprosy and Spiritual Healing (the three first albums by this Florida based band) set the path for an huge amount of followers of this new sound: Death Metal.
Chuck Schuldiner, the mentor of the band, decided then to go even further with the bands experiments, developing the sound to a more technical bases while maintaining the speed, distortion and power approach of the main sounding but leaving behind its rough and (fasten becoming) predictable riffs.
Human saw the arrival of Cynic's Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert to the performer list. This new members were just what Chuck needed to fully develop his wider conceptuality and his true dream of setting new parameters in terms of technical yet still aggressive content. This album is a masterpiece amongst the death metalheads, for the aggressiveness and brutality of the sound remains whilst some progressive elements are added to expand the bands horizons. Listening to Cosmic Sea it becomes obvious the influence of the two ex-Cynic members, for this is a genuine prog metal instrumental piece.
Death continued their pilgrims voyage after Human with the release of other highly innovative works, such as Individual Thought Patterns or Symbolic, but this one is for me, their best achieved album. For it's the one that marks their most effective and well achieved idealistic set. But the main reason that led me to feature this band/album and the writing of this review, has to do with my will to pay Chuck Schuldiner a deserved homage.
Chuck is no longer amongst us. He was a victim of a cancer that ate his health bet never did broke his spirit. Posthumously, here I grieve for a man that dedicated his life to what were his beliefs and secured a legacy for many bands and fans of the music he set the path for. In my most metallic years, always I admired this band, and I still do.
Thanks for all Chuck, Rest in Peace.


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Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute
Genetic basis for virulence in Streptococcus mitis and S. oralis
Lightweight and long lasting battery technology for Left Ventricular Assist Devices LVADs
The mucociliary epithelium plays a key role in both normal and pathological airway biology, as it provides the first line of defense against inhaled agents. Defects in the structure or function of multiciliated cells (MCCs) in the mucociliary epithelium contribute to the progression of both genetic and acquired airway diseases. Here, we will study the molecular mechanisms controlling development and function of MCCs. 1) Our previous work demonstrated an essential role for the RFX2 transcription in motile ciliogenesis, and here we combine a novel model system, in vivo imaging, and a high-content screen for protein localization to ask how Rfx2 target genes govern actin assembly that in turn is crucial for ciliogenesis. 2) Our previous work has also generated a deeper appreciation of the complexity of molecular heterogeneity along the length of motile cilia. We will define the molecular hierarchy by which this heterogeneity is established and we link these mechanisms to cilia beating. 3) Dynein arms are complex multi-protein machines that drive ciliary beating and our protein localization screen suggests that the assembly process is compartmentalized in a novel, MCC-specific organelle. We will explore the molecular and cell biological mechanism underlying this novel organelle's function. By rapidly determining the functions of several new genes involved in distinct processes in mucociliary epithelial development, the Aims in this proposal will provide critical new depth to our understanding of these essential tissues. Moreover, by linking these such disparate aspects of mucociliary epithelial biology, the experiments here will add crucial new breadth to our understanding as well. Impact: Experiments proposed here will lead to a more detailed understanding of the cell biology and genetics of mucociliary epithelia. The results will aid in the development of regenerative therapies aimed at repairing or restoring damaged tissue and improving mucus clearance in patients with airway disease.
Motile cilia are small cellular projections that drive the movement of protective mucus in the airways, an essential element of healthy lung physiology. This proposal will explore the molecular and cell biology of motile cilia, thereby shedding light on the etiology of both genetic and acquired lung diseases.


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Building a bookstore - a new e-commerce website for a North London publisher
June 12, 2019 / Mud Kitchen
Pronoun Press is an independent publisher with a small list of titles. We worked with Pronoun Press to design and build a new e-commerce site, using SquareSpace to make best use of the available budget.
The former Pronoun Press site was built a few years ago and the design wasn't responsive. There was also not that much in the way of logo or brand identity. We worked with Pronoun Press's founder, the award-winning poet Peter Daniels, to develop a bright new logo and visual style that suited the brand. At the same time we developed a personal site for Peter to showcase his poetry, ensuring that both websites felt like part of the same family.
Using SquareSpace enabled us to keep costs down whilst still delivering a fully functioning e-commerce site with order management, an easy to use CMS and all the other bells and whistles an online bookstore needs.
Take a look at the new site at www.pronounpress.co.uk.
The new look Pronoun Press website.
You can also read a blog post about the other project we did with Peter by clicking here.
categories / Our work
tags / Website, Publishing, Design, Logo, Pronoun Press, E-commerce
A new home for the poems of Peter Daniels


In this paper, we look at the possibility of realizing one-way quantum computing through a hybrid quantum computing architecture based on stationary qubits inside an optical cavity and flying qubits (photons). It has been shown that direct qubit-qubit interactions for two-qubit gate implementations can be replaced by the experimentally less demanding generation of single photons on demand and linear optics photon pair measurements. The outcomes of these measurements indicate either the completion of the gate or the presence of the original qubits, such that the operation can be repeated until success.
Heralded quantum gate between remote quantum memories.
Repeat-until-success linear optics distributed quantum computing.


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