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This subject develops in students the values and attitudes, skills, and knowledge and understandings that enhance their sense of personal, community, national and global identity.
In teaching Human Society and its Environment (HSIE) we believe that:
- environmental factors affect each child’s learning
- skills and content need to be relevant, worthwhile, challenging and new
- technology should play an important role in the teaching and learning of each key learning area
- one person can make a difference
- teaching should include all learners and incorporate gender, Aboriginal, citizenship, multicultural, environmental work and global perspectives
- our teaching should cater for every child and consider special-needs children and gifted and talented
Through this subject, the children gain the knowledge and skills to help them maintain and improve the quality of their society and environment.
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Learn how local recruiting companies in Israel can help you find specialized and niche talent for your business needs.
Find tips on how to select the best recruiting company near you, ensuring a better hiring process for your business.
Explore the top 5 reasons why recruitment agencies in Israel are crucial for efficient hiring and recruitment processes.
Learn about the vital role of employment agencies in Israel’s job market and how they help businesses hire the right talent.
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Croatia’s growing economy has attracted the interest of professionals from all over the globe. Therefore, many Croatian employers are currently looking abroad to fill workforce gaps.
Croatia’s labor system is well-structured and focused on employee rights. For any business operating or planning to expand in the country, understanding employment regulations in Croatia is essential for compliance and fostering a productive workplace.
Croatia is a high-income economy that thrives in tourism and manufacturing. There is a growing need for skilled labour across various industries.
Croatia may be a stunning vacation spot, but it is also an emerging center of international business, startups, and creative companies. With growth, there comes competition in Croatia, particularly in recruiting talent.
At first glance, hiring in a vibrant and fast-paced market like Croatia may appear easy, but beneath the surface, it’s a demanding task that requires strategy, insight, and above all, precision.
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Las Vegas is widely considered the global capital of not just gambling, but entertainment as a whole. There are many reasons for this beyond the incredible casinos on offer. There are so many things you can do in Vegas, no matter your age, relationship status, or family situation. Aside from gambling, you can go see a magic show, a rock concert, travel to the Grand Canyon, enjoy relaxing by the pool, and much, much more. However, all of that is funded by the roulette wheels, slot machines, and blackjack tables.
This is where we get to the online gaming industry. Over the last few years, online gambling has seen significant breakthroughs in terms of financial success, as well as the variety of games on display. Some experienced gamblers are therefore beginning to wonder whether virtual gambling platforms threaten the future of brick-and-mortar casinos in Las Vegas and other gambling Meccas.
Experience Vs Convenience
Names such as Caesars Palace, Mandalay Bay, Flamingo, Rio, MGM Grand, and others are known all over the world. Many people who have never been to Vegas would be able to name at least two or three casinos on the Strip in a heartbeat. If these establishments were to suffer major financial losses, it is easy to see how that would affect the tourism and entertainment juggernaut that is the city of Las Vegas, including those Vegas shows that we at ontapblog love.
There is a wide range of benefits to physical casinos, which are seemingly irreplaceable by the online experience. The feel of throwing a pair of dice at a craps table, or placing a stack of chips on a number while sipping your complimentary Long Island iced tea can’t be replicated with even the most sophisticated VR technology. Not for the foreseeable future, at least.
On the other hand, the convenience of only being a few clicks away from your favorite game rather than having to travel hundreds if not thousands of miles to get to a Vegas casino, speaks in favor of online gambling. Nowadays, all you need to do if you want to play is tap on the icon of your favorite gaming smartphone app. There’s no added cost, no need to take a day off, or book a hotel room.
Those on a limited budget will, therefore, keep moving to online casinos, not only because staying home is cheaper, but also because the table limits are lower. In fact online casino players can even enjoy 1 cent online slots. For many of the Canadians that travel to Vegas, this represents a significantly cheaper route to gamble in. It is difficult to ignore the many advantages of online gaming, and many players are starting to take notice.
Despite all the benefits of online gambling, we don’t see the Las Vegas casinos going anywhere any time soon. This is the entertainment capital of the world we’re talking about. Something like that doesn’t just fall apart because gambling from home is cheaper and more convenient.
Some casinos and resorts may experience a few hiccups, but the Strip will always be there for the droves of gambling enthusiasts, party people, and families out for a weekend getaway.
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Schizophrenia and the Voices in My Head
"I have to sort of either fight or accept this voice and sort of take the power away from it to be able to get a grasp on what's truly happening."
So, the main thing about my schizophrenia is that I have these voices in my head that tell me things about the world that may not be true, and so it's my job to sort of parse out all this stuff and figure out what is reality and what is not.
So, I have a voice in my head that is sort of like a demon that whispers to me that people are thinking that I'm weak, or that I am a wuss, or that I'm not a good human being, or that I am stupid, or that I'm weird looking, just all this stuff, and tells me that people are out to get me, and that people are making fun of me, or against me in some way.
So, I have to sort of either fight or accept this voice and sort of take the power away from it to be able to get a grasp on what's truly happening. So that's part and parcel of the experience of living with schizophrenia. I still have some residual paranoia, I still have some pretty heavy anxiety when I go out and talk to people and try to be social with people, but I just ride through it.
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Confused about your obligations as an employer under the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”)? The good news is you are not alone. With a sea of rules and regulations that have undergone several revisions and delays, knowing exactly what you are supposed to be doing as an employer with regards to your employees’ health care can be overwhelming. However, as the benefits and penalties of the ACA are set to take full effect soon, employers must take steps to educate themselves.
While the term “employer mandate” has made headlines and is quickly becoming part of the pubic vernacular, few people can explain its precise meaning. First, the employer mandate is a reference the Employer Shared Responsibility (“ESR”) provisions of the ACA. The ESR provisions state that any employer with over a certain number of employers must provide insurance coverage to its workers. Generally speaking, larger employers with 50 or more full-time employees must offer health care coverage to their employees and their dependents. The coverage must be affordable and meet certain minimal criteria. Employers who fail to comply with this requirement can be assessed hefty fines by the Internal Revenue Service.
For the year 2015, the government has offered “transitional relief” for employers who have between 50 and 99 full-time employees, meaning that for these employers, coverage does not have to be provided until January 1, 2016 if they meet certain requirements.
Here is where it can get a little confusing: In order to be exempt from the coverage requirements under the ACA, the employer must have had between 50 and 99 full-time employees from February 9 through December 31, 2014. Additionally, the employer must certify that it has not made any reductions to its workforce in order to meet the exemption requirements and must maintain any health coverage that was already previously being offered. If no such coverage was being offered, there is no requirement to begin offering coverage for employers who qualify for transitional relief until January 1, 2016. Of course, if an employer has legitimate business reasons for reducing or modifying her workforce, she is permitted to do so.
Businesses with 100 or more full-time employees are not exempt from providing insurance in 2015, but there is partial relief available. For 2015, if such a large employer offers coverage to at least 70% of its employees (and their dependents) and no employee receives a premium tax credit to help pay for coverage through an insurance Marketplace, then the employer will not be subject to any penalty payment. For 2016, the threshold is raised to 95%. Any employer with 100 or more full-time employees that does not offer insurance to the threshold number of employees and/or which has at least 1 employee who receives a premium tax credit, it will be subject to a penalty.
The short answer is: steep enough to incentivize employers to offer insurance to their employees. Any employer who is required to provide insurance but fails to do so, and which has at least one employee that receives a premium tax credit through an insurance Marketplace, will be subject to a penalty equal to the number of full-time employees it has for the year roughly equivalent to $2,000 per employee. The penalties are calculated on a monthly basis, meaning they only apply to the months during which no insurance was offered, but some employers could easily see fines in the tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars each year.
Even employers who are providing insurance can be subject to penalties if they are not providing adequate coverage or if they fail to offer insurance to enough of their employees. While there are certain reduced penalties for 2015 only, there is currently no relief being offered from the complicated and stringent requirements of the ACA for 2016 or later. Any employer who is concerned about meeting the ACA’s requirements, even those who currently provide insurance, would be wise to consult with an attorney. Our lawyers are knowledgeable of employers’ obligations under the ACA and are dedicated to working closely with our business clients to make sure they are in compliance and avoid paying these steep penalties.
A full-time employee is defined under the ACA as one who works at least 30 hours a week or 130 hours per month on average. For an employer who employs only full-time employees, this is a straightforward calculation taking the total average number of full-time employees she had each month over the previous calendar year. For employers who have part-time employees, the calculation is a little more complicated.
For the purposes of determining an employer’s obligation to provide insurance only, the ACA provides for the inclusion of Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) into the calculation. This works by multiplying the total number of hours part-time employees work by the number of part time employees, all divided by 30. For example, 21 part-time employees who work 20 hours per week would amount to 14 FTEs.
Keep in mind, employers who own or operate more than one business will likely have the employees from each business added together for the purposes of determining whether or not the employer is required to provide insurance.
Under the ACA, businesses with less than 25 full-time employees who are paid, on an average, less than $50,000 per year are eligible for a tax credit if they pay at least half of the insurance premiums for their employees. The maximum tax credit is 50% of the premiums paid for small businesses, and 35% for small tax-exempt employers. Employees must generally enroll in a qualified health plan offered through a Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Marketplace in order to qualify. The credit is refundable, or it may be applied to future taxes.
Beginning in 2016, businesses with over 50 full-time employees must fulfill reporting requirements with the IRS. Employers are responsible for forms 1095-c and 1094c, which provide information to the IRS on the employers’ full-time employees and their insurance coverage. When employees, in turn, file their personal income taxes, the IRS will know whether or not an employee received a premium tax credit. The IRS then uses the employee’s personal income taxes and the employer forms to determine what, if any, penalty to assess.
If business owners have over 50 full-time employees, they should plan to provide health coverage to their employees (and their dependents) beginning January 1, 2016. For every month afterwards that coverage is not provided, employers will face stiff penalties for non-compliance. Employers should work closely with an attorney and a payroll professional to make sure not only that they have in place the necessary coverage, but also are maintaining proper records, making withholdings from employees’ paychecks, and fulfilling their filing requirements. Smaller business should also consult with an attorney or tax professional to help determine if they are eligible for certain tax incentives. Finally, an employer who is growing a business or who owns multiple businesses should seek professional assistance to determine what her future obligations might be under the ACA to avoid paying hefty fines.
Employers of any kind should keep in mind that this article is intended to provide a general overview of some of the most pressing obligations under the ACA and should not be construed as legal advice. As with any important decision, there are nuances and specific details that may pertain to your situation and you are best advised to work with a licensed professional to meet your business’s needs. If you would like to consult with one of our attorneys about your ACA obligations, you can contact us here.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this website is or should be construed as legal advice. An attorney-client relationship does not exist with our firm unless a signed retainer agreement is executed, and we do not offer legal advice through this site or any of the content located on it. For legal advice for your particular circumstances, please contact us directly.
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“I believe in giving us our flowers while we’re still alive. Being recognized by my community in such a public way is humbling and rewarding. I am going to continue to be loud and active in calling for equal rights for all people, but now I know that I am being heard.” — Odyssey Oakengrove
Oakengrove’s gift is being loud. Their role in the community came about through protests for equity in Houston, especially when it comes to protecting and equipping our children with the best chances for success in the world. They support organizations that call for humanity and liberation, and amplify Black and brown organizers such as Brandon Mack and Sarahy Garcia. Oakengrove wouldn’t be the activist they are today without the mentorship of these organizers. This outspokenness led to Oakengrove being invited to join the Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus advisory committee and subsequently being elected to the board of trustees.
One of their most frequent tactics to call for awareness is to remind people at abortion-rights rallies that “it’s not just women.”
As a trans-masculine person who can be pregnant, Oakengrove needs the right to choose what is best for their reproductive healthcare. Having people refer to “women’s rights” makes them and others like them invisible. They think it is important to educate other queer people and allies on how language is impactful, and what consistently seeking justice for all looks like.
Dream to Change the World:
Riding a moose as a war steed into battle.
Ultimate Life Mission:
Contentment, joy, and safety for everyone.
What: The 46th Annual Official Houston LGBT+ Pride Celebration: Festival & Parade
When: Saturday, June 29 (Parade is 7:30–10:00 p.m.)
Where: Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby Street
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King Size Bedding and King Sized Down Comforters
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Each Pacific Coast® king size bedding is covered in luxurious 100% cotton fabric with a thread count from 300 and higher. This allows you to sleep comfortably on your king size bed while snuggling under a soft and luxuriously soft comforter. All of the fabrics we use are made using Barrier Weave® technology that keeps the down and feathers inside the beddings, keeping it fluffy for a longer period of time.
King Size Comforter
With lots of room to spread out and roll over, king sized beds are the ultimate in luxury. Pacific Coast® bedding luxurious king sized down comforters are designed to meet your individual style and sleeping needs. From the oversized baffle box comforters to the extra drape over the mattress grand comforter, there's a perfect comforter waiting for you.
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A doctor's primary job is to ensure their patient is healthy, but an equally important part of the exam is making their patient happy. A critical shift needs to occur from just checking on health to actually improving their patients’ lives. In an ideal world, doctors would spend as much time as needed with each patient, but factors like time, money, and attention fatigue often limit this. By investing in lifestyle-focused optometric services, patients can experience a more valuable and fulfilling healthcare journey that goes beyond basic medical treatment.
Lifestyle and medical services in optometry often overlap; a major difference is that traditional medical services focus on diagnosing and treating eye conditions, whereas lifestyle services go further, addressing factors that enhance overall quality of life. By proactively engaging in your health and openly communicating with your optometrist about both your medical symptoms and your lifestyle needs, you can achieve a more holistic and satisfying outcome.
Take myopia control, for instance. Traditional approaches might just involve prescribing stronger glasses or contact lenses as your child’s vision worsens. Lifestyle-oriented care focuses on controlling the progression of myopia. Techniques like orthokeratology (overnight corrective lenses), specialized soft lenses, or atropine eye drops can slow down myopia progression, potentially reducing the risk of severe vision problems later on. By discussing your child’s daily habits, screen time, and outdoor activities with your optometrist, a tailored plan can be created that fits into your child’s life while effectively managing myopia.
Refractive surgery, like LASIK or even cataract surgery, is another great example. These procedures don't just correct vision; they can significantly improve quality of life by eliminating the need for glasses or contact lenses. However, undergoing refractive surgery is a big decision. Having a thorough discussion with your optometrist about your lifestyle, expectations, and concerns can help ensure you choose the right procedure and get the best results. A well-informed decision can transform not just your vision but your daily experiences, from sports to critical tasks like reading and driving.
Dry eye procedures, including MiBoFlow, punctal plugs and at home remedies, show the importance of a lifestyle-focused approach. Dry eye can seriously impact daily comfort and productivity. Traditional treatments might include artificial tears or prescription medications, but modern optometry offers more advanced options. MiBoFlow, for example, can reduce inflammation and improve gland function, providing long-lasting relief. By discussing your symptoms, daily routines, and environmental factors with your optometrist, you can find a treatment plan that not only alleviates dry eye but enhances your overall well-being.
In conclusion, the most fulfilling optometric care goes beyond medical treatment. By engaging in open, proactive conversations about both your health and lifestyle, you can work with your optometrist to develop personalized solutions that improve not only your vision but your quality of life. Whether it’s controlling myopia, opting for refractive surgery, or addressing dry eye, a comprehensive approach that considers you and your family’s unique lifestyle needs will always lead to a more valuable and satisfying experience.
At our office, we pride ourselves on providing this holistic, lifestyle-focused care. Our dedicated optometrists are here to listen, understand, and tailor treatments to fit your life perfectly. Don't wait to experience the difference. Book an exam with us today and take the first step towards a healthier, happier you.
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United Airlines has quietly turned off its new high-speed inflight internet service on its regional jets just a month after the first plane with the high-tech equipment returned to commercial service.
The internet service is provided by Elon Musk’s Starlink company, a division of SpaceX, but don’t worry, this hasn’t got anything to do with Musk’s politics or his spectacular falling out with President Trump.
What’s happened in a nutshell?
- United has been forced to temporarily disable high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi service on around two dozen regional jets that have currently been retrofitted with the system.
- The affected planes are Embraer E175 regional jets which operated United Express branded flights.
- Passengers first noticed a lack of Wi-Fi on affected flights last week, but the airline didn’t confirm the situation until the travel website The Points Guy ran a story.
- United and Starlink are currently working on a fix, but no definitive timeline has yet been shared.
Why Did United disable Starlink on its regional Jets?
Shortly after the planes returned to commercial service, pilots started to report annoying static in their headphones, potentially affecting communication with air traffic control in congested areas of airspace.
The static is believed to be caused by radio interference between the newly installed Starlink antennas and the VHF antennas, which are used for pilot radio communication.
Questions will be asked as to why this wasn’t picked up by United, Starlink, or federal aviation regulators during the certification process. United is the first global carrier to install Starlink on smaller regional planes, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) signed off on a supplemental-type certificate back in March.
What’s United Airlines saying?
United Airlines seems pretty confident that it can sort out a relatively easy fix for the issue, saying in a statement.
Does this have anything to do with Elon Musk and President Trump?
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has come out as a supporter of the Trump administration, although the deal with Starlink was announced in September 2024, before the 2024 US presidential election.
Despite the spectacular and very public falling out between Elon Musk and President Trump, the teething issues with United’s Starlink rollout aren’t connected in any way.
What does this mean for United’s passengers?
- If you’re flying on one of 24 United Express regional jets, expect no Wi-Fi on your flight.
- United had boasted a very ambitious installation rollout so this is also likely to be significantly affected.
- The plan was to complete the Starlink rollout on 320 regional airplanes by the end of the year before moving onto its mainline short-haul fleet.
- There’s no timeline for when widebody jets will be retrofitted with Starlink.
What are United’s plans for Starlink?
United Airlines plans to install Starlink across its entire fleet of aircraft, providing free, super-fast inflight Wi-Fi to all passengers wherever Starlink is certified.
Unlike rival Wi-Fi services, the installation time for Starlink is much shorter, meaning that the rollout could be completed much faster than we have been traditionally used to.
Mateusz Maszczynski honed his skills as an international flight attendant at the most prominent airline in the Middle East and has been flying ever since... most recently for a well known European airline. Matt is passionate about the aviation industry and has become an expert in passenger experience and human-centric stories. Always keeping an ear close to the ground, Matt's industry insights, analysis and news coverage is frequently relied upon by some of the biggest names in journalism.
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Violin Bass - 500/1 (LH)
Handmade in Germany
The Hofner 500/1 violin bass was designed by Walter Hofner and launched at the Frankfurt Music Messe in 1956. It has since gone on to become one of the most recognisable electric bass guitars in the music world in terms of both looks and sound.
The Hofner 500/1 model has the slim profile neck. White celluloid neck binding distinguishes it from the other German made Hofner violin basses. The light weight of the fully hollow body will be appreciated after a long nights playing.
Left handed version.
Including a Hofner case.
This demo shows the "Mersey" Violin Bass which sounds identical to this version.
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Why study political science?
We study political science to learn how power is used and allocated in the world. This knowledge is useful for all people, but it is increasingly essential for careers in business, government, and finance. Because political scientists use a number of different approaches to the discipline, our classes will help you develop the critical skills such as quantitative reasoning, data analysis, and written and verbal communications that employers demand today. Political science students can be found in many career fields, but are often drawn to business, law, government service, and the nonprofit sectors of the economy . The skills learned in the study of political science are a great foundation for a successful and rewarding career.
At Parkland, you'll have the advantage of small class sizes, taught by master faculty—never teaching assistants. Your success is our priority.
Introduction to Political Science (POS 120): takes a broad view of how political power is rendered through institutions and ideologies.
American National Government (POS 122): discussion of the structure of government as well as current events.
State and Local Government (POS 124): focuses on political institutions and actions at the state and local level.
Introduction to European Politics (POS 165): covers the political changes in Europe since the Cold War and is only taught as part of the Salzburg, Austria study abroad program.
Introduction to British Government and Politics (POS 167): explores facets of British political life and is only taught as part of the Canterbury, England study abroad program.
International Relations (POS 202): investigates contemporary issues such as arms control, transnationalism, and the United Nations.
Will my classes transfer?
POS 120, 122, 124, and 202 will fulfill the Social and Behavioral Sciences general education requirement at Illinois public universities. Parkland College classes with an even middle digit (such as ENG 101, MAT 128, and BIO 141) are accepted for transfer as general education classes, major courses, or electives as determined by the transfer institution.
For more information about transferring, speak with an academic advisor and visit the Parkland Course Matrix.
Learn more about how these courses fit into a transfer degree or the general education core curriculum (GECC).
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Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your medical care will cost Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don't have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
- You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
- Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your healthcare provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
- If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
- Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises..
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Corey Norman, speaking on the Big Sports Breakfast this morning, recognises the importance of winning urgently despite the current football department review.
"When you're sitting on the bottom of the table there's always going to be a review," Norman said.
"As a player you understand that's coming."
"As a group we've just got to go out and play some good footy, string some wins together."
Following a heartbreaking loss to the St George Illawarra Dragons in his last outing, the Eels play the Newcastle Knights on Friday night and Norman knows Mitchell Pearce returning from injury is a game changer.
"Pearce is going to give them a massive lift. He's their leader."
"I know they're missing Kalyn as well but ... no doubt they're a lot better side when Pearce is in there."
Norman, hopeful of playing State of Origin, believes Billy Slater was worthy of the Wally Lewis medal after watching the Queensland Maroons defeat the New South Wales Blues 18-12 in Game Three last night.
"The people who are giving out (the Wally Lewis medal) are very qualified. If they (Darren Lockyer and Laurie Daley) think Billy deserves it, he should get it."
"Jimmy Maloney could have got it or Boyd Cordner for the Blues, (but) good on Billy."
"I thought Damien Cook (was man of the match). He was causing Queensland a lot of problems through the ruck."
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Giving back and being part of the community is something we are extremely passionate about.
Parra Leagues has been a proud supporter of the community for over 60 years. As a major community Club in Western Sydney one of our key objectives is to provide support to important community initiatives. We are the largest provider of funding in the Parramatta Local Government Area (LGA). Your patronage funds many local community organisations and we thank you for your support.
ClubGRANTS is a community development funding program enabling registered clubs with an annual gaming machine revenue exceeding $1 million to apply 1.85% of their gaming machine revenue to specific community development and support projects.
All enquiries should be directed to the community team by emailing [email protected]
All ClubGRANTS applications need to be submitted through the ClubGRANTS portal, you can access the portal here.
CATEGORY 1 FUNDING
Category 1 funding is specifically for local projects and/or services that contribute to the welfare and broader social fabric of the local community and aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people. These projects encompass Community Welfare & Social Services, Community Development, Community Health Services and Employment Assistance Activities.
CATEGORY 2 FUNDING
Category 2 funding is typically used to support a club’s core purpose. As a rugby league club, some of this funding is used to develop the game in the area by providing quality facilities and development programs. However, Parramatta Leagues Club is also committed to ensuring the success of other sports in order to keep our community active. These other sports have included water polo, swimming, rugby union, golf, touch football and many others.
We encourage other groups who are looking for assistance with their fund-raising project to apply. Your group may include a school, service club or a local charity. The club is keen to support ethnically, socially and culturally diverse groups within the community.
We may be able to assist you with a donation of cash, prizes or in-kind support such as free room hire to hold your meeting or event.
In-kind funding is a way clubs provide valuable support to local groups and projects without direct cash payments. These can include items or services like venue space, equipment, or event support. For in-kind support to be eligible under ClubGRANTS, it must meet the guidelines.
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Money not received by person I thought I’d sent it to - someone I’d sent to before
I made a transaction (family & friends) a few days ago to someone who was listed as someone I sent money to before.
They have said they didn’t receive it.
I have now sent £0.01 to their actual email address to test it and they have received that.
When I have researched in the background, it seems to have gone to a different email address and person with the same name. I don’t know anyone else by this name.
paypal just say it’s an authorised payment. I have sent a message to the email address but no response.
Any advice or help.
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The Dick Van Dyke Show, There's No Sale Like Wholesale
Season 4, Episode 32
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Laura proves more proficient than Rob in the art of self-defense.
Rob, Laura, Sally and Buddy spend a frightening night in a haunted cabin at a mountain resort.
Rob and Laura are unaware that their teenage babysitter has a crush on Laura.
Rob's friendship with Jerry is almost destroyed in a row over a neighbor's crab grass lawn.
Rob is offered a job as humor consultant on a magazine for men-about-town.
Sally Rogers is romanced by her "secret" admirer -- the owner of Monker's Delicatessen.
"The Alan Brady Show" writers entertain at a prison as Rob gets locked up with the inmates.
Rob risks his job when he convinces Alan Brady to do a cultural documentary program.
Laura takes two pink pills and suffers disastrous side effects.
The writers demand a raise and get entangled in the world of corporate finance.
Rob tries to attend Laura's family reunion without anyone finding out that he is sick.
Rob, Sally and Buddy's egos rise when a national magazine wants to do a story about them.
Rob is forced to extinguish the scheme of an opportunistic old friend.
Rob receives a ransom demand of $2,500 for his lost TV script.
Rob resorts to psychological warfare to get even with a practical joker.
Rob's younger brother involves Sally Rogers in a romantic Waterloo.
Laura and Millie become stage mothers when their sons are cast in a TV commercial.
Rob Petrie becomes a trial lawyer to prosecute a shifty salesman.
Rob learns that a shoe clerk's lot is not always a happy one.
Rob recalls the time he and his best friend tried to buy the same house.
Just before they are due at a formal banquet, Rob and Laura mistakenly dye their hands black.
Rob stays awake for 100 hours just before his job interview with Alan Brady.
Buddy offers to help Laura get a fur coat for the wholesale price.
- About this Episode
- TV comedy writer Rob Petrie balances a suburban home life with wife Laura, his young son Ritchie and his wisecracking office colleagues in New York.
- CastDick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Rose Marie
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Last week, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft attended a gala event where he told a story about how, back in 2005, he removed his Super Bowl ring so that he could show it to Russian president Vladimir Putin, who then allegedly pocketed it and walked out. Kraft says he was pressured by the Bush administration to claim that he had given it to Putin as a gift, which is also what Putin's spokesperson is still claiming.
On his radio program today, Glenn Beck asserted that the only reason this story came out last week is because the United States and Russia are now involved in a proxy war in Syria.
"Nothing like this happens as a coincidence," Beck declared, saying that the US is losing this war so badly that "what we do is we leak a story that he stole a Super Bowl ring you know. That's what that story is about, plain and simple":
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Are you looking to schedule your next corporate training program? Or do you need a guest speaker for a special occasion?
At Perform Australia, we can custom-design a corporate training program to suit your needs – or you can choose from our suite of existing popular courses.
We can also nominate a keynote speaker from amongst our trainers, if you are looking for someone to headline your next event.
In our corporate training programs, Perform Australia draws on acting technique, story theory, drama skills, and actor preparation processes to create real-world, workplace applications for non-actors.
Our workshops are very practical - we have you up and moving about... no more "death by Powerpoint"! We aim to create a safe and fun atmosphere for people who may never have done any acting before, to show them how the skills of the actor make sense in business and organisational settings. And we do it through games, discussion, and thoughtful theory. Our corporate training programs are practical, hands-on and most of all, fun! We strongly believe that learning happens best through play - when we are relaxed and connected to others and having a laugh, we are more receptive to learning.
Using the vocabulary of performance, Perform Australia’s corporate training workshops present playful and insightful ways of solving common and complex workplace problems.
Our presenters are actors, script writers, directors, vocalists, dancers and other creatives working in the entertainment industry, who work across our actor training programs. Most speakers are based in Canberra or Brisbane but can travel to your location.
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When you think of acting, you might picture Hollywood stars or Broadway performers. Still, the truth is that acting skills can be beneficial for anyone, including those in the business world.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or employee, there are numerous ways in which acting skills can help you succeed in your professional life.
Performance is for more than just actors and entertainers, as many business professionals are discovering. Professionals in all aspects of business can benefit from learning acting techniques such as characterisation, poise, presence, storytelling, and improvisation – even honing their body language. Whether you are presenting a project or making an important pitch, these techniques can help you make a good impression on those around you. Through understanding performance fundamentals and developing essential skills like audience engagement and active listening, every professional has the power to succeed - no matter what industry they're in!
Discover why performance skills should be at the top of your list when striving for business excellence.
1. The Power of Performance
Acting skills are not just useful for those in the entertainment industry. They can be beneficial for anyone in the business world. The ability to speak in front of others, to present oneself in a positive light, and manage one's emotions are all essential skills that can help to boost a career. These are also the skills of the actor. As a business person, it's essential to exude confidence in yourself, your ideas, and your abilities. Taking an acting course can help you develop more self-awareness, learn to control your body language and voice, and ultimately boost your confidence in high-pressure situations.
2. Igniting creativity
Acting can also help you increase your creativity. By exploring different characters and emotions, you can stimulate your brain in new ways, which can be great for business innovation and problem-solving. Drama games involving improvisation, in particular, ignite creativity and train the brain to come up with positive solutions quickly; these are commonly used as part of an actor’s training. Being involved in acting can help you think outside the box, take risks, and approach challenges more openly.
3. The Ability to Connect with Others
To be successful in your chosen profession, it's essential to be able to connect with others. Whether you're networking at a business event or presenting to potential clients, your ability to connect with others is vital. If you can learn how to hear the wants and needs of others, and share your thoughts effectively with them, you'll be more likely to succeed in business.
One of the key skills of the actor is the ability to listen. The only way to make a performance look real is for one actor to be truly listening to the other actor in their scene, and to respond in kind - so, they’re not just waiting for their cue, in a disconnected way. Good acting is all about listening and response. Actors do a lot of work on listening skills and develop improved skills in this area through rehearsal and performance. An acting course can help you refine your listening skills.
4. Emotional Intelligence
One of the essential skills for business success is emotional intelligence. This refers to the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, as well as be sensitive to the feelings of others. Those with high emotional intelligence are typically better at managing stress, handling conflict, and building relationships. Learning to manage your emotions better will make you more likely to succeed in business.
Actors work with emotions day-to-day. Through characters, they play everything from strong emotions like anger and fear, through to gentler emotions like sadness and joy. They explore what these are like in the body, face and gesture. And every time you play a character, you’re walking in another’s shoes. This helps develop "soft skills" like empathy - and a curiosity for the thoughts, feelings and motivations of others. But more than that, studying scripts and thinking about how to embody a character on stage or screen can help you better understand human behaviour. You can see how studying acting and working as an actor can build emotional intelligence.
Want to explore acting further, for personal development? Try our Acting 101 class!
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Dog & Cat Food Reviews from an Accredited Pet Nutritionist
Your cat is a carnivore, but is your dog?
Many of us believe our dogs are omnivores, but did you know their biology, dental structure, digestive system, and natural instinct are far more like a cat, than us as an omnivore?
For these reasons, and many more (which you’ll learn from my pet food reviews), I view both cats and dogs as pet carnivores.
You should too.
I have researched and reviewed pet foods since 2007, having written prolifically on my other site Pet Food Reviews (Australia).
Since 2007 I have become a CPD accredited pet nutritionist and veterinary support assistant (VSA). I have collaborated with renowned veterinarian Dr Ian Billinghurst (author of Give Your Dog A Bone and pioneer of the BARF Diet), Dr Tom Lonsdale (author of Raw Meaty Bones and Multi-Billion-Dollar Pet Food Fraud), ABC (Australia) and Channel 9 News (Australia), the Australian senate, University professors, pet food execs, and countless pet owners like yourself.
Over my journey I have learned one thing – pet food marketing has a lot to answer for.
Together, I hope to point you in the direction of feeding your dogs and cats a healthier, more animal-based diet, be it kibble, canned, air-dried, freeze-dried, BARF, raw, or homemade.
Feeding our pets a better diet is easier (and sometimes cheaper) than you think when you know what to look for.
Disclaimer: Many of the pet food reviews on this website are historical, having been written over the past fifteen or so years.
If any of these reviews help you, or the health of your cat or dog, please do me the honor of sharing this website to friends, family, and local pet communities. Thank you!
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About Pet Food Ratings
Pet Food Ratings is a collection of unbiased, independent dog food reviews and cat food reviews.
I became involved in the pet food industry shortly after the melamine recalls of 2007, when it became clearly apparent how dangerous pet foods can be. Before then we’d all been very cleverly fooled by marketing.
Nobody questioned the basics, like why do we feed our carnivorous cats grains? Are dogs omnivores, or are they really carnivores based on their dental structure and digestive system?
Many years later, in the 2020s, I’ve had a wealth of experience with pet food manufacturers, retailers, veterinary professors, vets, and government regulations. The reviews on this website, and others I have been involved in, have led to growing awareness worldwide, but pet food still isn’t as safe, or healthy, as you may think.
What dog or cat food do you feed? Perhaps a good starting point is reading our respective review…!
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Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
For the first time, study findings suggest that high levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is associated with excessive mortality in the general population. According to The New York Times, Danish investigators tracked more than 116,508 men and women for an average of 6 years, citing 10,678 deaths. After adjusting for factors, the findings showed an HDL-C of 73 milligrams per deciliter in men and 93 milligrams per deciliter in women was associated with the lowest all-cause mortality. Among men with HDL-C levels of 97 to 115, participants had a 36% increased risk of death, and twice the risk above 116, the NY Times reported. Women with HDL-C levels greater than 135 had a 68% increased risk. Low HDL-C was also tied to a higher mortality risk, with levels below 39 associated with a greater increased risk of death.
AstraZeneca is partnering with Takeda Pharmaceutical to co-develop an early-stage drug to treat Parkinson’s disease, according to Reuters. MEDI1341 is an antibody treatment set to enter phase 1 clinical trials later this year. Both companies will share equally future development and commercialization costs for MEDI1341, and any future revenues. As part of the deal, AstraZeneca will receive $400 million from Takeda, which includes initial revenue in 2017, Reuters reported. AstraZeneca Executive Vice President Mene Pangalos told Reuters, “By combining our scientific expertise and sharing the risks and costs of development, we hope to accelerate the advancement of MEDI1341 as a promising new approach to support the treatment of people with Parkinson’s disease around the world.”
Gilead Sciences announced Monday that it will pay $11.9 billion to acquire Kite Pharma to gain access to the groundbreaking cancer therapy, CAR-T. Gilead has come under congressional investigation for the high cost of its blockbuster hepatitis C drug, and this new acquisition could fuel further debate, according to The Washington Post. The potential price tag for the drug is currently unclear, as the deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2017.
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Narcotic painkillers, called opioids, are the most widely prescribed class of drugs in the United States. In the last decade, the number of prescriptions that doctors write annually for drugs like OxyContin, Vicodin, Fentanyl and Methadone has jumped fourfold.
But, why has painkiller usage in the United States gotten so out of hand? And, are people truly aware of the dangers of taking such dangerous medications?
Two US Senators are wondering the very same thing. As, according to a New York Times report, Sens. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) have launched an investigation looking to see if there are financial ties between makers of prescription painkiller drugs, pain experts, and groups designed to advise patients on proper medical care- which could potentially be the reason for the grossly abundant usage.
The U.S. Senate Finance Committee has opened the investigation as a bi-partisan effort in their roles as members of the committee. Baucus is currently chair of the Finance Committee and Grassley remains an outspoken critic of the Food and Drug Administration, the pharmaceuticals and medical device industries, and an advocate for patients’ rights.
In a letter, the Senate Finance Committee said that it was undertaking the inquiry to make sure that doctors and patients were getting accurate information about the medications’ risks and benefits, uncolored by the financial interests of producers.
Opioids are some of the most abused drugs (legal or illegal) in the U.S. And, overdoses with these medications have been linked to a growing number of untimely and unexpected deaths and serious injuries in recent years, just as their use multiplies in the population.
In a statement to the public announcing the launch of the investigation, Senator Baucus said “Overdoses on narcotic painkillers have become epidemic and it’s becoming clear that patients aren’t getting a full and clear picture of the risks posed by their medication.” Senator Grassley added: “The problem of opioid abuse is bad and getting worse.”
The Senate Finance Committee has informed numerous companies and organizations that lawmakers would like to include them as part of the investigation. It has sent letters to makers of some of the top opioid painkillers on the market. Among the companies selling opioids that received the letters were Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin; Endo Pharmaceuticals, which makes Percocet; and Johnson & Johnson, which markets Duragesic.
In a statement, the Janssen division of Johnson & Johnson said that it strove to provide accurate information about its products and that it intended to work with the Senate committee. A spokesman for Purdue Pharma, James Heins, said the company was looking forward to working with the committee. Endo did not have an immediate comment.
At one time, the use of strong opioids was largely limited to cancer patients or those at the end of life. But in the late 1990s, drug companies including Purdue Pharma started promoting them for broader uses, like the treatment of arthritis, back pain and other conditions.
It was about then that the financial ties between drug makers, pain specialists, patient advocacy groups and other organizations began to grow.
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Did you know that the soothing sounds produced by a piano or any other musical instrument is capable of relieving stress?
“You feel a rush. When you play sports, you run and get your emotions out. Music is the same way,” stated Alexis True, a junior music major and tuba player. According to a study conducted from 2008 to 2009 by Barry Bittman, a neurologist and researcher, music therapy has been proven to relieve stress.
Our daily lives are filled with constant stress. We are faced with stressful situations such as meeting our datelines, achieving good results, getting a promotion at work and sometimes even, being concern over a love one’s health condition. However, with music influence in your life, you’ll be able to ease your mind and relieve yourself from all the tension. “The act of playing music regulates breathing. It takes distractions away from the worry…Music focuses your attention and calms you down, so you aren’t so agitated,” said Rebecca Cameron, an associate psychology professor.
The truth is that when someone picks up a musical instrument and start to play it, they are immersed into a world of their own, where it is peaceful and serene. Obviously, every individual has their own taste in music, so not everyone will be agreeable to the same style of music. For those who aren’t able to play a musical instrument, singing works just fine too. “Generally, even when you’re having a bad day, you can use (an instrument or singing) to express emotion. You can speak from the heart. For instance, when my grandma passed away several years ago and I was at Sac State, I could put what I felt into music,” said Jennifer Gapasin who is a senior music major.
However, one has to be careful too in the sense that in certain scenarios, music can increase stress instead of decreasing it. “I know musicians performing in big shows or operas do face stress. Singers who want to become professional singers need to pass (what is keeping them from not achieving what they are capable of). I feel the saddest for those who have stage fright,” said Claudia Kitka who is a music professor.
Overall, music has the ability to work both ways. However, most of the time if you are doing it as a form of leisure, it is able to provide you with happiness as well as a positive feeling. Here at Awesome Piano, we have helped many students so far in experiencing the joy of music through their very own hands. It gives them a sense of achievement and also an option to get away from the daily stress. Now, we would like you to experience the same joy that they have. All you have to do is to visit our website for more information!
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As another fall is ushered in, and my sixth season of travels begins, home base has once again changed. Now located in New Hampshire, my football travels will become increasingly challenged as the entire Northeast corridor is a vacuum for great college football. This season will inevitably mean more flights, and carefully arranged planning to make the most of my precious fall weekends. Spontaneity will give way to more advance planning and preparation, a new challenge as I continue to probe further into the depths of the sport.
With their long anticipated move to the Big 10, however, Rutgers offered a reasonably exciting opportunity to open my season at a bigger conference venue. As the “birthplace” of college football, Rutgers is considered the founding father of the sport when, in 1869, they squared off against Princeton in front of College Avenue Gymnasium in the first ever inter collegiate football game. While the program has enjoyed mixed success in recent years, their expansion into the Big 10 seeks to bring new revenue streams into the state university of New Jersey despite the challenges of gaining traction in an area dominated by a huge NFL presence. Personally, I think both Rutgers and Maryland are incongruent fits for the Big 10, but as a scholar of the sport, I wanted to scope out the scene there regardless.
I hit the road on Friday night after work, piling into “White Lightning” – my white, 2002 Jetta TDI – that reads 170,000 miles on the odometer. Despite a season ending breakdown in late November last year during a particularly frigid run to Northern Illinois, the little car is fully repaired and ready for another 100,000 miles or so of flawless service. After only a few minutes in the car, however, it’s a sobering reminder of how excruciating driving in the Northeast can be. Traffic every 20 minutes, pothole infested roads under perpetual construction, and obnoxious, aggressive drivers swerving across lanes at every opportunity. It’s a close cousin to a county fair demolition derby, complete with the concrete “Jersey” crash barriers. After a few white knuckled hours in the car, I long for the flat open plains of Texas, or the vast expanse of the New Mexico high desert. Driving in this part of the world is sheer toil.
After a couple of hours on the road, I pull into New Haven, Connecticut a stone’s throw from the Yale University campus and squeeze into a parking spot in front of a tiny, innocuous red brick building. It’s here, in this little brick building that Louis Lassen claims to have invented the hamburger back in 1895 at his appropriately dubbed business; Louis’ Lunch. The ancient little building is still owned and operated by third generation family member Jeff Lassen, and the humble interior is decorated with names and dates carved into every surface of the ancient wood booths. In a nod to simplicity, Louis’ menu is exclusively burgers. Your only options here are cheese, tomatoes, and onions; no condiments are permitted – especially ketchup. To pay my respects, I order up two with the works, and hand over twelve dollars in cash; naturally Louis’ doesn’t take plastic.
I chat up the grill man while I wait, the line forming eight people deep during dinner service, and later will well out the door after the dozens of local Yale bars close in the early morning. According to him, they can go through as much as 500lbs of ground beef a day, and he prepares each burger to order in an ancient vertical cast iron grill – the same grill that’s been in continuous operation since 1898. If there’s another grill in the country still going strong after 116 years, I’d like to see it. The burgers arrive unceremoniously, wrapped in butcher paper that turns a delightful shade of translucent grey as the grease drips through. Served medium rare, the sandwiches are a precarious affair, as the lightly toasted slices of thin white bread don’t hold up well under the heft of the thick patties. But when they’ve been served this way for well over a century, and I’ll not dare question the genius of a pioneer like Mr. Lassen.
The next morning I finish the drive down to Rutgers, crossing through the industrial wasteland surrounding I-95 in North Jersey – a landscaped dominated by marshland and oil refineries. Arriving near the newly baptized “High Point Solutions” Stadium, parking logistics become an immediate frustration. I’m informed that none of the parking within eyesight of the stadium is available without an advanced purchase hang tag – no cash lots, no side streets, no lawn parking – zip. Instead, I’m forced to park at a remote overflow lot for $20 and take a shuttle bus over to the stadium – a situation that puts me at the mercy of public transportation.
Visiting Big 10 fans will be in for a rude awakening at the cultural desert surrounding Rutgers Stadium, an offsite monolith plunked coldly into the middle of nothing – exactly like its sterile NFL counterparts a few miles up the road. Here in Piscataway, you’ll be corralled into a sea of gravel, and removed from any semblance of atmosphere or community. No stores, no pubs, no campus, no semblance of college atmosphere whatsoever. It’s a far cry from the charm of spending a game day pub crawling through Madison or tailgating under the fall colors in a grove in Bloomington. On the bright side, however, the tailgating scene is surprisingly robust, and a few of Jersey’s finest sons should keep you suitably entertained.
Strolling up to the box office to get a feel for ticket availability, I recoil at the $55 face value for a seat against a tomato can opponent like Howard. As usual, I opt to try my luck on the streets instead, and, quite literally thirty seconds later, I’m handed a freebie by a guy standing outside the stadium with fistfuls of extra tickets. They were given to him as part of a promotion, and he’s kind enough to pass the good will on to me. Say what you will about brusque talking Jersey natives, evidently a few of them ain’t so bad.
I find respite under a few of the broad shade trees outside the box office, taking refuge from the sweltering 90 degree heat. The band marches by a few minutes later in a procession of brassy regalia. Donning full red and black, long sleeved uniforms, they might have to break out the smelling salts later this afternoon to ward off collapse. As a voice cracks over the loudspeaker, it signals my entrance into Rutgers Stadium, excuse me – “High Point Solutions” stadium. With a stated capacity of only 55,000 it’s one of the smallest stadiums in the Big10, but with an FCS opponent like Howard in town, the Scarlet Knights will still struggle to fill it for the home opener.
After the game kicks off, the Biston strike first by marching the length of the field for a touchdown after forcing the Scarlet Knights to punt on their first possession. But after the initial blow by Howard, the Scarlet Knights take over from there. Senior quarterback Gary Nova slings the ball all over the field, firing three touchdowns in the first half alone, and four total on the day. Despite my free ticket in the upper deck, I slip into a few seats under the shade of the grandstands, retreating from the oppressive sun. The students take note too, and after halftime with the Scarlet Knights leading 31-7 most of them retreat back to the comfort of the tailgating lots, leaving a ghost town in the student seating section. While the Bison would punch in a few late touchdowns in the 4th quarter against the second string Rutgers defenders to bring the final score to a respectable 38-25, the game was never in question. Despite the easy win, the Scarlet Knights will face their first real test of the season next week, when they open their Big 10 schedule against the visiting Nittany Lions of Penn State.
But the question isn’t whether Rutgers is ready for the Big 10. The real question is whether the Big 10 is ready for Jersey….
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About 1,200 injection molding machines are left in future annual production plant in the ENGEL Pyungtaek City, nearly twice as many as before. On 11 ANGEL of March, the expanded and modernized at the same location together with customers, partners and senior representatives of local politics. Invested a total of more than 8 million euros ENGEL in South Korea.
“The goal of ANGEL is a world leader in the creation of customer value to be. For this, we consistently rely on customer proximity and a globally consistent and high quality level of our injection molding machines and system solutions. Our great success in Asia shows that we are using this strategy on the right track, “said Dr. Peter Neumann, CEO of Engel Holding in Austria. ANGEL has succeeded in recent years its market share in Asia consistently expand in fiscal year 2011/2012 to almost 10 percent for the first time. At the same time, with 125 million euros a sales record in Asia was generated.
Highest quality – worldwide
The branch in Pyungtaek-City plays a key role for ANGEL in the rapidly growing Asian markets. Since 2001 ENGEL produced in Korea Small and Medium machines with clamping forces ranging from 25 to 400 tons, including the series ENGEL victory, ENGEL e-mac, ENGEL e-motion and ENGEL insert. 30 percent of the machines remain in the country, 70 percent are exported to China and other Asian countries. Its customers include the major global players – especially in the automotive and electronics industries – as well as smaller local plastics processors.
“With our decentralized production in Asia, we achieve for our clients in the region, not only short delivery time guarantee, but also the individual adaptation of the injection molding machines and system solutions to the specific requirements of local markets,” says Robert Bodingbauer, CEO of Engel Machinery Korea. “This gives us an important competitive advantage in Asia.”
Opening ceremony with 150 guests
Nearly 150 guests followed the invitation to see for themselves the day before the plastics show KOPLAS where also ENGEL exhibited to the new power, the high production quality and system solutions expertise of ENGEL Machinery Korea on site. “Quality products and innovative technologies are in demand in Asia, more and more,” says Robert Bodingbauer. “Together with our customers we develop increasingly sophisticated solutions and manufacturing processes, increase productivity and efficiency, and increase the competitiveness.” The financial system, including automation becoming just as important as solutions for process integration and energy saving options. The capacity expansion in Korea ANGEL is now well prepared for this growth.
Just last year, the ENGEL production plant in Shanghai was expanded significantly. ENGEL produced in China since 2007, the large machines ENGEL duo series. ANGEL is the only western injection molding machine manufacturer, with a presence in Asia with two production sites.
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When planning out a healthy diet, it’s common to focus on foods geared toward weight loss. While smart caloric intake is vital to overall health, it’s also important to understand how food choices affect your brain.
In this Happy Like Buddha episode, Adewale is joined by Keiron Audain. Keiron is a Nutrition Epidemiologist from the University of Zambia. He also blogs on provelopment.wordpress.com.
Keiron shares how integrating some foods into your diet will let you see positive results in your waistline, improve brain function — and potentially help fight cognitive diseases as well.
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Podcast studio rentals are a new industry that is taking over. Given that most podcasters start with the bare minimum, a professional podcast studio can take the production quality level to another level. Designing the perfect podcast studio involves much more than buying a microphone, DSLR camera, and hitting record.
Read this step-by-step guide, which will take you through the main equipment and setting tips to create a top studio, while incorporating key insights from professional discussions on podcast production.
Why Room Treatment is so Important in a Podcast Studio?
One of the foundational aspects of creating a successful podcast studio is treating the room itself. The main goal is to ensure that the space has excellent noise isolation and sound treatment that will improve recordings. These are indispensable in recording good-quality audio, along with reducing the need for after-production fixes, if the audio is not good. Ensuring a good room treatment reduces the need for post-production fixes and saves you both time and money.
Noise isolation means reducing any outside sounds inside the room. Whether it be street noise or sounds from the next room, isolating those disturbances ensures cleanliness in your recordings.
Consider the following:
- Thick walls with insulation: Installation of layers of drywall and acoustic insulation prevents outside sounds from penetrating.
- Soundproof windows and doors: These will involve solid-core doors and double-pane windows to efficiently shut out external noise.
Unlike noise isolation, which focuses on the complete eradication of external and ambient noises, sound treatment is all about refining the acoustics in the room through the reduction of echo and reverb. This makes the sound more crisp and clean, hence a quality production is guaranteed.
Some of the simple solutions include:
- Acoustic panels: Install foam or fabric panels to help absorb the sound and prevent echo.
- Carpets and rugs: For a cheaper solution, consider stuff that's already in the room that could help improve the acoustics. Textured carpets can be quite decent as an acoustic sound absorber; it's for this reason that, many years ago, Persian rugs would often be nailed to the walls in old classic recording studios.
- Curtains and soft furniture: Heavy curtains can block off the reflection from the windows, and soft furnishings like couches also help to absorb noise.
Essential Equipment for a Podcast Studio
Building a podcast studio involves more than just soundproofing a room. You will want proper equipment to make your audio and video professional grade. Here, we break down the most important gear you will be working with.
Your microphone is the most important piece of equipment. There are many types of microphones, although a dynamic microphone is typically preferred by podcasters since they have the ability to handle louder sounds and reduce background noise much more effectively.
Key features to look for:
- Durability: Select a microphone that will withstand the long recording hours.
Sound sensitivity: A cardioid pattern is the best, as this gives focus on your voice and filters out the room's noise.
An audio mixer is key for getting superior sound. It helps clear the raw audio before it reaches the recording console, and therefore it is much easier to adjust at the post-production stage than having to try and adjust an unbalanced level. You can capture higher bitrate audio through an audio mixer, retaining its fidelity and giving you more flexibility in editing.
- Multichannel mixers: allow you to connect several microphones and even sound sources, each on its own channel, which will permit you to make fine adjustments.
For podcast creators who incorporate video elements, using cinema cameras rather than standard DSLRs is highly recommended. A cinema camera is designed to record longer without overheating, especially good for podcasters who may record multiple hours at one time.
Key benefits: cinematic cameras have internal fans that help with temperature regulation and thus support recording over an extended period.
Podcast Studio Lighting Setup
A well-lit studio also improves the quality of the video; it contributes to creating a mood. You will want to have a three-point lighting system in order to make it professional:
The key light source is supposed to be placed in front of the face and is used to highlight the face and bring out the features of the subject. It is usually the most powerful light in the entire setup.
Also known as a backlight, it goes behind the subject to help them stand out from the background. This is important to achieve depth and make the subject "pop" on camera.
This fills in the rest of the shot so that areas of the background or subject aren't too dark. The ambient should be soft in order for the shot to remain natural.
Lighting should be adjusted based on both the directorial style and skin tones of the person being filmed. From a bright, neutral setup to a more cinematic, moody ambient, the lighting system plays a vital role in creating the right atmosphere.
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I was a vibrant, portrait painter, bringing cherished profiles to eternal life,
Like undying life of balmy springtime, recurring in shades of green so rife.
I had long been fascinated with new faces, for it is seldom, two are alike,
As vague wonder, and deep mystery, follows each zigzag, lightning strike.
Happy, sunglow days were active, since I had a large, fastidious clientele,
Like the starry nights of moonlit magic, which put nature beneath its spell.
I lived in the house of pleasant afternoon, built to await a stunning sunset;
And rooms echoed our laughter and joys, as beloved homes never forget!
Birds sang in enchanted gardens, all along that fashionable, Sunny Street,
And hued 4 o'clocks, beautiful blooms, brought bliss in ways more discreet.
My walls held precious, family portraits, painted by none other than myself,
As pure earth soaks up golden sunshine, adding to its store of vast wealth.
Butterflies were flitting, green trees were barking, in dog days of summer,
And dark magic of moonlit evenings, abided in hands of guitar strummers!
Paved sidewalks were sidelined, by the greener natural paths and gardens,
And smoky, purple sunsets were joined, by the songs of the purple martins.
I had gone to bed, one serene night, after sunset colors touched the black,
And I had soon slipped off to dreamland, like pretty autumn's sudden lack.
Soon I was dreaming of many faces, gathered together in a motley crowd;
Then I saw one, more clearly than the rest, like colors when they are loud.
The face had captivating eyes, and it haunted me long after I had awoken,
As azure, misty mountain captivates, in zones where no words are spoken.
At last I knew I must paint that face, and with great satisfaction, I soon did,
Resulting in a great product of the night, and its spaces where beauty's hid!
Like lying upon the purple hills of summer, seeing faces in the milky clouds,
With the kind of absorption possible, when far from giddy, bustling crowds.
As striking, diverse faces in the throngs, strangers kept visiting my dreams,
Coming and going like still, golden hours, when I languished in moonbeams.
The numerous faces from out of my dreams, soon made mine quite famous,
And though I yearned to meet each one, of course, they stayed anonymous.
Sometimes, in silent hours, I wonder, is there a doppelganger for each one,
Like these lookalike, varicolored days, caused by the rising and setting sun?
I will never know the answer to that, in this world full of invisible mysteries,
Like the ebony, satin nights of dreams, with no future, present or histories!
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Pojo's Magic The Gathering
Card of the Day
A green Disenchant.
There have been many times I''ve wished I could
have had a green Disenchant in the past, but
couldn't. Now, playing green, I can destroy an
artifact or enchantment without having to splash
white or find other suboptimal options. This
will usually start in the sideboard, but that's
just fine. You'll love having it when you need
In ON-ON-ON draft,
I'd try to casually pick one of these up, but
make sure I have one by the end of the draft. I
wouldn't pick it higher than 9th first pack or 7th
second pack, but if I still don't have one going
into the third pack, I might just invest a 4th
or 5th pick. I typically have most of my deck
set by that time anyway, so its not as wasted a
Type 2/Extended: 4
(Green has needed a card like this for a LONG
Ok, so green gets a
straight up disenchant. This is not anything
particularly new for green as it has had cards
with disenchant effects before (Tranquil Grove,
for example). How important this card becomes
will not really be known until we see more of
Onslaught block and have time to evaluate it's
effects on T2. Overall it is a good card when
needed but not really main deck at all. If they really
wanted to excite me they should make a red
No NO NO NO!!!!!!!!! Since when does green get a
disenchant?! I'll get the review over quickly to leave
room for a rant at the end.
Disenchant pretty much always finds its way into deck
that use white, so I can see naturalize always finding
its way into green decks. A 5 in constructed.
In limited, its just as good as destroying your opponents nasty creature enchantment or pesky artifact
could win you the game. Another 5.
This smells like wizards are trying to "shake thing up
a bit". Unfortunately, giving green a disenchant is a
crude way to do it. Naturalize is a common, so I can't
see any Onslaught limited deck not being green. It
will also seriously skew the standard scene for the
next 2 years.
The thing that really annoys me though is that they
have no idea the effect this will have on casual play.
I usually play casually with my friends, and we can
pretty much use any card we own. So even though naturalize will only only be in standard for the next
2 years, it will always be around in casual play and
could seriously harm the game.
This card is
something that green has needed for a while. It's
always had one or the other for cheap, but never
both. Plus it's an instant. Not bad. For
constructed, it's always playable, but will get
better or worse depending on what's popular. Great
for sideboards. In limited, I'll probably play,
just not pick it too high. Once again, a great
It's a disenchant.
No frills, nothing special - just a
disenchant. Oh yeah - it's green.
There is some amazing versatility this card
has. Before, to have this kind of cost,
versatility, and speed, you had to splash
white. Now green has the power too, making
decks needing to splash colors a little
easier. It's certainly quite playable in
decks and sideboards and I expect it will see as
much play as disenchant, and probably more
considering the dominance of green in most of the
Limited: 3.5 |
disenchant is yet another reason why I think
creative R&D is really screwing up Magic.
Disenchant SHOULD be White's strength... but it is
a strength that's worthless 'cause of the lack of
good enchantments and COMPLETE ABSENCE of quality
artifacts! It used to be good artifacts like
Winter Orb or Nev's disk would be hell for an
opponent to deal with... now there aren't any
quality artifacts like this at all. =( |
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This story has been updated. It was originally published on March 1, 2018.
When you carry around a phone that has its own camera, you can easily take so, so, so, so many photos. But do you actually look at them? All too often, pictures end up gathering digital dust on our devices.
We’ve assembled a few ways to transform your favorite photo into a more lasting form, one you can display with pride. Try these five suggestions.
1. Buy a specialized printer
Let’s start with the simplest method: printing out your snaps on photo paper. You can stick them to the fridge, give them to relatives, or frame them to hang on your wall or prop on your desk. And of course, you can easily make multiple copies and create reprints.
You can find specialized photo printers for this task, such as the Kodak Dock Photo Printer ($140 on Amazon), which can print straight from your smartphone, or the Canon Selphy CP1300 ($130 on Amazon), which features an integrated color screen. These dedicated printers typically offer the best quality, but considering that they only produce photos and nothing else, you’ll need to think about how often you’ll actually use them to decide whether they’re worth the investment.
When you’re deciding on a photo printer, don’t forget to factor in the cost of inks and special photo paper—check the printer’s documentation to find the specific products you’ll need to buy. For example, the Kodak Dock printer needs a Kodak Dock Printer Cartridge ($20 on Amazon) and Kodak-brand photo paper in the 4-by-6-inch size ($18 on Amazon). You can also sometimes find bundle deals that include ink with the printer, like this one for the Canon Selphy ($165 on Amazon).
2. Print from a general-purpose machine
If you already own a general-purpose printer capable of churning out images at a very high resolution, you may not need another device. Machines that fit this description include the HP Envy Photo 6255 ($200 on Amazon) and the Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000 ($350 on Amazon). In general, more expensive printers offer more features—and better photo results.
General-purpose inkjet printers will accept a wide variety of sheets, but if you want nice-looking images, you should print on photo paper. Review the printer’s help files and manual to see if its manufacturers recommend any particular paper brands or types. Otherwise, simply look for a pack with the term “photo paper” in the description. These sheets are typically thicker than the plain variety, and they have a glossy finish. You can print directly on smaller, photo-size pieces of paper, or use 8.5-by-11-inch sheets and trim them with scissors or a paper cutter.
When you’re ready to produce your high-quality images, first adjust the settings to print in photo mode. The exact configuration you’ll need will vary from printer to printer and even application to application, so make sure to consult your printer’s help files. In general, you’ll want to find the Print Settings or Print Preferences button and, once you open the settings dialog, double-check the selected mode. Many printers will offer a “photo” or “fine” mode, but if you don’t see these terms, try ramping up the resolution, as measured in dots-per-inch (DPI), to the highest possible setting. While you’re adjusting the settings, some machines will let you set the paper type. Depending on the available options, you should choose either “thick paper” or “photo paper.”
3. Order a physical photo album
You remember photo albums, don’t you? That’s how we stored our precious memories before the digital photo revolution happened. They’re still a great way to collect a group of related images—like photos from a party. However, printing a book is a little tricker than printing individual photos. Luckily, the same tech giants that store your photos in the cloud—Apple and Google—can also turn those images into physical photo books. You select the photos, choose the final product’s design and layout from a set of templates, and pay up. Then the company ships the album to your address or that of a gift recipient.
Those who keep their photos on a macOS device might give Apple’s service a try. To get started, open the Photos app and choose File, Create, and then Book. Apple will offer you a selection of third-party apps that can help you turn your images into albums, calendars, and more—for varying fees.
If you keep more of your memories in Google Photos, you can go that route just as easily. Head to the Photo Books website, click Make a photo book, and begin adding images from your collection. In this case, prices start at $15 for a paperback book and $30 for a hardcover one. The cost goes up as you add more pages.
Apple and Google offer the easiest photo albums, especially if you already store your pictures with the companies’ apps. That said, some photo-printing services offer a similar deal. Shutterfly, for example, assembles albums for prices that start at $23 for an 8-by-8-inch 20-page paperback photo book. However, image-publishing companies like Shutterfly will turn your photos into a lot more than just albums: They also offer posters, calendars, phone cases, and more.
4. Turn to a photo-printing service
Once you start venturing beyond home printing, you’ll find a slew of printing services, some with real-world locations you can visit and others entirely web-based. These companies can place your snaps on a variety of physical products: posters or canvases fit to hang on the wall, customized phone cases, calendars, and more. This option is best for those who lack the patience to print at home or don’t want to limit their favorite images to framed photos.
Most printing services work in similar ways. You visit the website, choose the product you want, upload your favorite photos from your computer’s hard drive, and then add finishing touches like color filters and text overlays before paying the company. Some services will even connect to Instagram or Facebook so you can pick an image you’ve already posted online. Just make sure to double-check the website’s notes about the minimum resolutions your images need. Obeying these guidelines will ensure your final print-out looks sharp and high-quality.
Perhaps the hardest part of the process will be choosing the right service. If you prefer to preview your options in person or ask a human being for help, consider visiting the local branch of a major retail chain—such as Walmart, Staples, or Walgreens—that offers printing. These companies don’t always print on as many objects as their web-based competitors, but they do create posters, calendars, and albums at very reasonable costs. Take Walmart—they’ll turn your digital snap into wall art for prices that start at $6 for an 11-by-14-inch poster, increasing for larger sizes, higher paper quality, and additional framing.
For any of the companies with physical locations, you can order online and have your poster delivered or pick it up at a local branch. However, they do differ in price and in the process that you have to go through to get your images ready to print. Walmart is the cheapest, Staples has one of the simplest and fastest check-out processes, and Walgreens is slightly harder to use but offers more control and customization: various products, multiple potential layouts, and extra modifications like those text overlays.
In addition to these traditional sources, you can turn to web-based companies. Canvas Factory, as the name suggests, focuses on wall art, with a fast and easy photo-uploading process and reasonable prices (they start at $26 for an 10-by-10-inch square canvas). Services like Shutterfly, Snapfish, and Vistaprint offer a much broader selection of photo gifts, including posters and canvases as well as wall calendars, magnets, mugs, and photo cases for both iPhones and Android devices. Of those three, Snapfish gives you most control over layouts and optional extras like text and graphics overlays. However, if you’d rather not do all the layout work yourself, Shutterfly has more templates and designs to pick from. Vistaprint is the least flexible in terms of customizing the final product, but it’s very straightforward to use, so you can place your order more quickly.
Traditional or new, all of these services have good interfaces that make it easy to play around with your printing options from within your web browser. In general, Shutterfly and Snapfish offer the widest range of designs and options, while Staples and Vistaprint have the easiest check-out processes. However, they’re all very similar. Try opening a couple options in different tabs to compare their templates and prices.
5. Set up a digital photo frame
Digital photo frames display a carousel of your favorite pictures. They have a few advantages over print, including the ability to update the featured images at any time, so you won’t be stuck with the first photos you picked. This provides variety without the hassle of constantly printing out fresh images. Instead, you load up photos from a USB stick or memory card that slots into the back of the frame.
Many of these frames also offer bonus features. For example, the 8-inch Nix Advance ($70 on Amazon) has the ability to show videos as well as photos, and it also boasts an integrated alarm clock and a motion sensor to save power when you’re not in the room. Even the relatively simpler 7-inch Atatat Digital Photo Frame ($62 on Amazon) includes both photo and video support. Both of these options are available in different sizes if you’d like to view your pictures on a larger scale.
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Day trip from Porec to national park Plitvice Lakes
If you are on holidays in Porec, you are of course not excluded from seen the largest tourist attraction in Croatia, the national park Plitvice lakes, below we have listed the option you have in related to visiting Plitvice on a day trip, or with overnight stay.
- Car: first, and most properly the easiest options is to go by car. The shortest route goes via, Pazin, Rijeka, and then the highway towards Zagreb, to the exit point to Plitvice Lakes, this route has a total length of 245 km and an estimated travel time of 3 hours and 25 minutes. On parts of the road toll fees apply. The alternative route goes via, Pazin, Rijeka and then down the coast to Senj, this route has a similar length but an estimated travel time of 3 hours and 45 minutes. Toll fees on this route apply from Pazin to Ucka tunnel. If you need to rent a car or a minibus for the trip you can do so in the centre of Porec, here you find a selection of car rental offers available from Porec.
- Second options is to book an excursion from Porec, if you search the internet, you should be able to find several companies offering excursion, alternative you can visit a local agency once in Pula. – Price for a full day trip to Plitvice is should be around 70 Euro.
- Bus, the bus connection is not suitable for a day trip to the national park, in fact is not even a good option for a trip with overnight, travelling with bus from Porec to Plitvice lakes is really not recommendable, travel time is long, departures few (with several hubs). So unless you insist on travelling with public bus, you should pick one of the other options.
Visiting Plitvice lakes with overnight stay
If your travel schedule allows it, I would highly recommend that you plan to stay overnight by the Plitvice lakes, the nature is amazingly beautiful, not only within the park borders, but generally in the region around Plitvice. Where to stay? Well inside the park area, you have several hotels, but you also have plenty of affordable private accommodation with in a range of 10 km from the national park, my personal favourite is San Korana. Click on the Icon here so see a large selection of accommodation units in Plitvice.
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10 Advantages A Mobile Church Has Over Permanent Venues
At PCI our belief is that portability for churches is not going away any time soon. In fact, portability is one of the most important strategies for new churches, multisite churches, and even existing churches. Pastor Carey Nieuwhof said it this way, “Portable church should be a permanent part of the future” and we completely agree. It is not a “temporary solution” until your church finds a building, rather it is a tool to help your church be all that it is called to be.
With that said, we know a lot of pastors have questions about portability and about the pros and cons of it. That is why we wrote this blog, to help address some of the FAQ’s we hear. So here it is, 10 reasons why we think portability is the way to go.
1. Reduce costs
The major advantage of setting up your church in a portable venue is the cost factor. No ridiculously high construction or mortgage costs to deal with. No roof and air-conditioning repairs to worry about. And, no monthly cleaning and security services to shell out money for!
Launching in a temporary facility lets your church make full use of the space without breaking your bank! The only cost you really have to bother about is the monthly rent check.
A permanent church building may not be eternal, but it’s certainly long-term! Portability, on the other hand, lets your church enjoy unparalleled flexibility. For example, you might find that you need more seating space to accommodate adults. Or, that you no longer require multiple children’s areas.
Well, here’s the good news – a portable, flexible church means that you can upsize or downsize to suit your needs, anytime!
3. Channel more money for ministry
Less money spent on your building = more money for ministry! Isn’t that a holy equation?
Don’t let the cost of a building choke your church. A mobile church can operate on a fraction of the income needed for a permanent facility. The money saved can then be channeled towards various mission trips, outreach programs and ministry efforts. After all, buildings don’t grow your church, effective ministry does!
4. Welcome the unchurched
Do you know how many unchurched people are in your community right now? And did you know that an increasing majority of this population is wary of the traditional church setting? That’s where mobile churches come in!
Churches in casual, everyday spaces like a school, theater, bowling alley, and even a pizza parlor are way more inviting and welcoming than stained-glass windows and pews. In other words, portable churches offer a huge advantage in equipping you to fulfill the Great Commission!
5. Foster better engagement with community
Moving your church into everyday spaces like a casino or a movie theater, compels you to break the “holy huddle” and engage the community. Moreover, launching in community spaces helps your church “go to the people” instead of asking them to “come to church.”
That’s exactly why the Rolling Hills Baptist Church in Georgia sold their 20-acre campus and moved to a movie theater – to be better embedded in the community.
Is your church looking to make an impact outside of its four walls?
6. Shape church identity
We have heard it a million times – The church is not the building. The church is the people. However, this fundamental fact is often forgotten by church folks.
What does identity have to do with a church “with wheels” and ready to go, go, go? A lot, actually! A temporary location for your church means that people cannot identify the church with a building. A mobile church has to put the people first.
Do you want a building to define your church? That’s a question this dynamic model solves.
7. Keep vision independent of the building
Why should the vision of your church be limited to what the church building can, and cannot, accommodate? Unfortunately, the building often guides the vision of the church. Worse still, the building sometimes becomes the vision of the church.
Is your church focused on the building upkeep rather than on outreach?
8. Encourage thriving relationships
A mobile church is based on relationships. It is not centered around a venue. People who attend a portable church do so because of its mission, and their relationships with other members.
A portable church fosters a better sense of community within the church. A thriving community culture is a sign of a healthy church, isn’t it?
9. Mobilize volunteers
One of the lifelines of a church on wheels is a team of dedicated volunteers, who set up and tear down church equipment every week. People are brought together as they serve alongside, and a healthy core team of contributors emerges.
Pastor, you know that every church needs a core team to move forward. Launching in a temporary facility can be the ideal space to build this much-needed core. After all, isn’t mobilizing and building people crucial for the growth of any church?
10. Unleash creativity
Move your church into a zoo or fire station, and watch those creative juices flow! A church that is not tied down to a specific venue offers endless opportunities for experimentation.
For example, transforming a theater into a fun and safe space for kids, or setting up a stage in a bowling alley can really stir up your creativity! Creativity is a reflection of God’s plan. So, is there a better candidate to display this creativity than the church? Probably not!
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Practical Steps to Creating Your Environment – Part 2
in part one of this series, we talked about using signage in creating your environment to provide comfort in navigating with your church launch. This time, let’s talk about creating comfort in your foyer, lobby or commons areas. There are so many ways to create a welcoming environment that is easy, affordable and simple!
The lobby is a great place to show off the personality of your church. Your lobby is, most times, the first impression of your style and personality that a first time visitor will have. There are some things that will become obvious to your visitors from the moment they walk in, so you definitely want to take advantage of this space. Let’s talk about 5 of the most important elements.
State your Mission
Of course they will hear your vision from stage, but the mission that your church is on can be reinforced in your lobby through branded graphics that drive that point home! It makes a great first impression, and serves as a constant (and beautiful) reminder every week.
Just like at home, good conversation happens over coffee. A Coffee Bar provides opportunities for connection. We are designing Coffee stations now with tall, conversation height, bistro tables with branded table tops, branded cups (or sleeves), and pour over stations and mugs for sale with your church logo/message. You will need to monitor the area to keep it clean and to ensure that you don’t run out of supplies. Put decorative touches that stylize the area (remember – no easily breakable items – we’re in a portable environment!).
Mini Stations with a bistro table and sign or simply a team wearing T-Shirts indicating they are they to help are a newer way to give first time people a clear place to go with questions. That doesn’t eliminate the need for the standard Information table though. This station manned or unmanned, is where visitors go for detailed information on your church, your core values, your mission, your ministries and (this is key, especially in portable environments), volunteer opportunities. This provides an aura of eagerness to connect and allows a visitor the freedom to find out more about your vision for the community.
The restroom offers an incredible opportunity to show how much you care! Beyond ensuring cleanliness, be sure to include many fine touches to the space. Many churches put out a bistro table with mints, nicer hand towels, business cards of the pastor or their spouse (Husbands card in mens bathroom, wives card in the women’s), Others will print magnetic signs with encouraging or thought provoking message that get placed to be read when a stall or main door is closed.
Music or Video
Consider piping in your worship service via a speaker or a Television into the lobby. This could be an “overflow” space for you – or ultra-cool seating for your youth group. Staff your “Video Cafe” with coffee and refreshments. This could be potentially very effective for the casual visitor who just wants to “see what this church thing is all about”.
Think about your favorite restaurant, place to write sermons or meeting place. What makes it your “favorite”? Is it the seating, the lighting, the customer service? Is it the artistry, the music or the warm colors? Take notice of those things and figure out how to apply them to your portable environment. What makes you comfortable will likely make your visitors feel comfortable.
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If you desire to dig a well to reach water, your efforts are more fruitful if you dig one 100-foot-deep hole than if you dig ten holes each 10 feet deep.
– Dan Millman
Have you ever had a client that doesn’t seem to be able to stick to the tapping task at hand?
Some clients are diligent and stay focused on the issue they are working with, other clients like to wander, tapping on one issue will lead to the next, and to the next, and to the next …
People are association machines, our minds love to link one thing to another, and to another, and another … this can be useful in many contexts. When it comes to a practitioner and client trying to work on just one issue, a client’s tendency for free association can be a problem
Gary Craig, creator of EFT, noticed that clients would start tapping on one thing and then end up on a thought, memory or feeling that was far away from the thing they started tapping on (he called these phenomena ‘daisy-chaining’).
Regular tapping seems to bring unconscious connections to the surface and make it easy for a client to follow those connections. More recent versions of tapping such as Steve Wells’ Intention Tapping (IEP) make use of this tendency to follow unconscious connections help the client unpack complex issues.
Traversing these unconscious networks of feelings, thoughts, meanings and memories is useful, but it can mean that a client can start with an issue that is important to them, but end up miles away from where they started in a short space of time.
If someone wants a result on one specific issue, but as soon as they start tapping they wander here, there and everywhere, how can they get the result they want?
How do we as practitioners respectfully, and elegantly, keep them on track?
Imagine you have a goat.
You probably wouldn’t just set it free to wander and feed where it wished. Goats like to wander and to eat, if they get free they would happily eat your neighbours’ vegetables, devastate your flower beds, even eat the clothes off a washing line!
To make sure that doesn’t happen, you could tether your goat to a post. When they are tethered, they can graze within the circle allowed by the tether, but wouldn’t be able to roam far and wide: your washing and your neighbour’s vegetables would be safe!
To help ‘wandering’ clients stay with a specific issue, ’tethering’ them to that issue can help them get the results they want.
There are five steps in the ’tethering’ process.
1. Deciding where to put the post
The first thing you need to do is to find out what is the issue they want to work on.
‘Wandering’ clients often have many things they would like to work on. Unfortunately, you can’t work on all of them all at once, so you need to choose just one issue to focus on. This issue will be the post they are tethered to.
What your client chooses to work on could either be based on what is most important to them, or, if the client is vulnerable and the issues are intense, what is the safest thing to work on (see my article The Safety Ladder for more on this).
Choosing the most important, or safest issue, gives you the focus for the tapping session.
2. Securing them to the post
Now you have the post (issue), how are you going to ’tether’ them to that post?
The ’tether’ in this case is an explicit agreement from the client to focus their attention on just this issue.
This agreement is important because people (in general) want to honour their agreements, and that gives you a powerful way of encouraging them back to the issue if they stray too far.
Let’s imagine that your client wants to work on the way they feel intimidated when they speak to their boss.
You could say something like: “So we agree that the issue we are going to focus on for the moment is the way you feel intimidated by your boss, is that right?”
They can either agree, or choose something else to agree on.
Getting the agreement is securing the tether, don’t move forward until they have agreed on something: no commitment means no tether. If they can’t agree on what to work on, this may be an issue that is worth exploring in its own right.
Let them know that you will bring them back to this issue if they seem to be wandering off course.
Note: The ’length’ of the tether is up to you, if your client has a strong tendency to wander, keeping the tether short may help, if they need a bit more room to explore the issue, then they may need a longer tether. You need to experiment to find the optimum balance of freedom and constraint for your client on this issue. Different clients may need different levels of constraint, and the same client may need different levels of constraint on different issues.
3. Tapping and tracking
Start working on the chosen issue.
As you are tapping and the client is processing things, you may notice that they seem to be straying from the original issue.
It may be obvious from what they are telling you that the things they are focusing on at that moment are directly related to the issue they started with.
For example: if the person who feels like they are intimidated by their boss finds themselves working on a memory where they were punished by a school teacher, it’s not unreasonable to think this may have some relation to their feelings about their boss. It’s not the same, but it is probably related.
If you are not certain if it is related, you could say: “Ah, that is interesting, and how is that related to [the agreed issue]?”
This sentence acknowledges the importance of what they are tapping on and asks the client to assess how it fits in with their issue.
4 Gently pulling on the tether to bring them back to the issue
If the client seems to have wandered too far from where they started, you need to be able to bring them back to the issue they agreed on.
You can say something like: “Let’s go back to the original problem … What’s that like now?”
This brings the original issue to mind for the client, gives them a moment to tune into it, so they can assess what has changed and what still needs to change.
There are three possible responses to this question:
- The most likely result is that there has been a change, but there is still some work to do. Use the new information to guide more tapping.
- If the issue has been fully resolved, you can to move on to the next issue for the client.
- If the issue is still the same, you will need to change your approach.
5 Rinse and repeat
This process can be repeated several (many) times during the session, bringing the client back to the issue when they wander, while you work to address it.
The client may resolve the issue in one session, in which case you can move on to the next issue.
If the issue is difficult or tangled, you may only have made some progress in resolving it, in which case you can agree with the client to revisit it in your next session.
- If the client wants to change their issue because something more important has come up, that’s OK. Acknowledge it and set up a new agreement.
- If the client seems to have bitten off more than they can chew, you can soften your approach, let the tether grow longer or work on a different safer issue.
- If they can’t keep to the agreement and keep wandering off, perhaps that needs some investigation.
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Matt Hillyer and Jaret Ray Reddick - Song Swap
When legendary honky-tonk band Eleven Hundred Springs played its final notes near the end of 2021, it understandably felt like an ending to many of its loyal fans. Over the course of 23 years the group played countless shows around the world, released over a dozen albums, and had become the standard for what a swingin’ Texas country band should be. But for lead singer-songwriter Matt Hillyer, the ending of his beloved band wasn’t the closing of his own musical road.
This is an exciting time for Hillyer, and for longtime Eleven Hundred Springs fans. He’s already hitting the road with a busy touring schedule and his solo songs are hitting the right notes with fans everywhere. For Hillyer, his present and future isn’t defined by his past. He’s more interested in bringing it all to the table.
Jaret Ray Reddick
Many successful artists attempt to “crossover” or “try something new” at some point in their career. So it wasn’t a huge surprise back in 2022 when Jaret Ray Reddick made the announcement that he was releasing a solo album. But Country?
Fast forward a couple years, and the frontman / singer / songwriter for the Grammy nominated pop-punk icons Bowling For Soup has dug his Chuck Taylor’s deep into the world of Texas Country…and there doesn’t seem to be anyone who is surprised by this!
Jaret’s voice is unmistakable. It’s somewhat hard to escape it! From Bowling For Soup songs like “1985,” “Girl All The Bad Guys Want,” and “High School Never Ends” to the theme song of Disney’s smash hit cartoon Phineas and Ferb (where he also played a character on the show). He has been the voice of everyone’s favorite pizza selling mouse, Chuck E. Cheese, for over a decade and also co-hosts the widely successful Idobi Radio show & podcast - Rockstar Dad Show.
Despite being one of the busiest dudes in the business, Jaret is taking his country music very seriously! “My plan was to dip my toes in the water, release a few songs, play a few shows, and just kinda see what happens” he remembers. “But once the album was out, and I got the band together, we got out and started doing the darn thing, everything changed. Put it this way…three months after our first full band show, we traded my wife’s car in for a band van. I feel like that shows how serious I am! And how cool my wife is!” he laughs.
Jaret’s jump start into this new musical adventure is sprinkled with some very impressive events. “My first shows were in the UK at the C2C Festival at London’s O2 Arena. Just Woke Up came out while we were there, and folks showed up to the shows already knowing the words to the songs. It was very special. But, I don’t think you can beat my first show in Texas. It was a SOLD OUT show at Gruene Hall opening for the Queen of Texas Country, Bri Bagwell. I mean…That is a heck of a start!”
Just Woke Up racked up two top 30 songs on Texas and Red Dirt Radio before the tear jerking “Royal Family” gave him his first top 20! “There was a time I thought my “radio days” were behind me. All of a sudden I am back in the van, visiting radio stations, playing acoustic on air, and doing it all over again” Jaret says reflecting on years of radio station visits with BFS.
Jaret finished out 2023 with an impressive number of live shows under his belt and a TCMA nomination for “Emerging Artist of the Year.” There are no plans to be slowing down any time soon. Jaret plans to release a new album, “Already In Texas” in May of 2024. His first single, post Just Woke Up, is called “Lone Stars” and will drop in late February.
“I was excited to start writing for the second album, but I couldn’t have predicted my happiness with the first song written. Back writing with Zac Maloy, who co-wrote and produced Just Woke Up, he had the idea of the “lone stars” concept. The play on words is so right up my alley. Anytime I can throw in a Texas reference, I’m happy…but the fact that we managed to do it in such a sweet song…man…lookout!”
“I love the new songs,” he continues. But I have to say, my favorite part of it all is that my band is playing on the songs this time. But yeah, the songs are great too!“ Jaret and his band have a lot of live shows scheduled for 2024. “It always falls back to playing in front of people for me. There is just nothing like it. I feel so lucky that it came so easy for me with this group of guys. I swear it is like we have been a band for 10 years already. We are are excited to melt some faces…Country style!
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Brian Galvin, Veritas Prep's Vice President of Academic Programmes, talks about the two ways in which the GMAT can fool you on Data Sufficiency.
In you are preparing for the GMAT there is a good chance that you have already got several Data Sufficiency questions wrong. GMAT Data Sufficiency problems are part of the Quantitative (Maths) section of the exam. They are certainly some of the trickiest questions of the GMAT.
In this video, Brian Galvin shares that there are actually only two wrong answers possible on Data Sufficiency questions. He shows which they are and how to avoid them.
When it comes to questions connected in some way with sufficiency first you have to ask yourself whether or not you have enough information.
Situation 1: You think you have enough information
In this case if you do, you are right, and if you don’t, you are wrong.
Situation 2: You think you do not have enough information
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If you think about it those are the only two possible scenarios that are out there. The only two wrong answers are: you think you have enough information, but you actually don’t, or you think you don’t have enough information, but you actually do.
Do bear in mind that these are the only two traps that GMAT can try to lead you into. Brian Galvin takes a look at some sample questions and shows how they can use that strategy to get you to fall into a trap.
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For the reason that possibility, homosexual men are usually struggling to provide enchanting destination easily and were instead required for connecting with one another through hookups which have been generally sexual in the wild. This partly triggered the largely harmful feel that homosexual men are hypersexual as well as normalized the fetishization of homosexual gender, typically for direct ladies.
This could be an excellent location to add that I’m producing this as a gay guy. I’m currently talking about the ability of homosexual guys, and I also additionally you should not do you need to talk just how a lot more queer teams match this absurd hookup program, as you may findn’t resided those strategies.
But as a homosexual people, I have enough experience with Grindr. Most of the time, Grindr supplies cisgender homosexual dudes, plus in a fantastic field, it could be someplace whereby gay men could be pleased and friendly and homosexual with each other.
In fact, Grindr shatters this blissful gay utopia with a technique of labels that are, at best, anxiety-inducing and, at worst, implementing generally harmful stereotypes about homosexual individuals and wider perceptions associated with the LGBTQ region.
Grindr functionality on things of brand names that energy visitors to create on their own and their sex in a number of report. Anything since basic as figure (mine sample “average”) currently reflects the typical diminished body of a human positivity inside homosexual men and women. People can read dudes locate just those with “slim” or “muscular” program, excluding anybody the person who structure can be regarded as considerably appropriate by everyone.
Next, naturally, people choose their own “group” (the purposes of this information, I am not actually prone to start the difficult using that tag). Although “tribes” on Grindr enable the more chapters of this homosexual neighborhood, that are nonetheless frequently considering real prominence, nevertheless now they incorporate manliness or femininity.
For example, a “twink” (the label it really is my work to utilize, though i am not clear exactly how highly we discover with-it) is typically a younger homosexual people with an increase of feminine properties. Body needs here, since if for example the supplement that classification but have a significantly bigger develop, maybe you are a “cub.” Users thereupon label (certainly linked with just how much they weigh) might typically become more men.
“Cub” furthermore holds bad implications on period, as “cubs” are regarded younger. “Bears” identifies an adult, most men and frequently larger man. There tend to be more “daddy,” “jock” or “leather.” I can’t select which had been a problematic “tribe”: “poz” (referring to an HIV-positive updates) or “trans” (pressuring all transgender dudes about app to mark on unique).
These include certain tags on Grindr, however’s not quite as professional dating website if there is a tag each and each make of chap about the software. Somewhat, most consumers are left exhausted to determine precisely how to determine independently.
Grindr’s labeling commonly a double-edged blade. They put a lot of people uncertain on the best way to mark-on their very own, and they allow people to filter through software based on body, “tribe,” age and on occasion even opposition.
Please allowed that empty in.
A Grindr customers can google search just for 18-year-old white twinks with lean program type.
To Grindr’s credit rating rating, this present seasons they spare a section wherein consumers can identify their unique HIV position as one thing aside from a “group” in addition to need produced a bigger efforts to hook people with sexual wellness methods https://datingmentor.org/germany-elite-dating/ and convince less dangerous gender means.
Howe’ver, performedn’t move that “poz tribe” though, performed they?
There was a laundry selection of different prejudices that Grindr’s system reinforces in wanting consumers to mark on unique followed by allowing other folks to sort through those labels: racism, transphobia, fatphobia, stigma against those coping with HIV, bad expectations of maleness and womanliness in homosexual men, poor characteristics between young and elderly homosexual guys.
Performed Grindr establish these problems?
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She really wants to get-off the woman spouse (who is huge drinker, verbally abusive and you may controlling)
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the woman pupils do not want to live with its dad therefore she must do so it for them also.
She does not understand how to go about which and also wait for decades once the she actually is financially tied in order to your and although she you are going to cope economically for her individual to your children she cannot know how to economically independent out-of your if it is practical. I don’t know-all the fresh financial numbers due to the fact she is uninformed ones by herself (I think burying this lady direct about sand since this lady has felt like she is caught around) but a rough thought of the lady problem can be as uses:-
He’s a home loan into the mutual names. I’m not sure just how much was due into home loan however, he’s within the a great arrears from the a few thousand weight. He is currently make payment on desire merely each month and you may and then make repayments into arrears monthly https://datingranking.net/escort-directory/clarksville/.
They have joint energy bills and this once again they are trying to repay every month. Talking about around a couple of thousand weight.
She mentioned a loan not simply how much or if they was a student in this lady identity merely otherwise combined (I am not sure whenever you score joint fund).
The lady earnings enter to help you a mutual bank account
She is ready to get-out and you may rent someplace along with her college students and then leave their husband towards household however if she did it, how does she score the woman title off of the financial? The woman spouse is uncoperative using this type of and that i do not know just how so it deals with the loan providers.
Rather, if she was to remain in our house on the college students and you can asks your to go out of, how come she cure his label in the home loan impact during the brain they are in arrears and you will once more he would be uncooperative?
She earns sufficient one she you certainly will only about be able to work at our home in place of the lady partner’s salary (otherwise she you will manage to book someplace towards the college students) but he is perhaps not going to allow her to prevent the connection without creating their normally problems to and because out-of the brand new combined financial obligation they feels as though an impossible condition on her.
He has got a combined checking account and then he controls the fresh funds, inspections their phone calls, texts, current email address etcetera.
How does she go about making and setting up once again as out of this lady economic connections so you can your? How come she independent by herself finanicially and you will manage our house situ? She might just relocate with in together mum while it’s sorted however, either their identity needs to be removed on the home loan or hers really does.
I am aware new debts is shared and in case you are looking at it she is willing to outlay cash exclusively by herself – she does know this usually takes decades but is ready to would this becoming out of the relationship.
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My Medicine Placement in Tanzania
As a pre-medicine student serving in Dar es Salaam for five weeks, I had the opportunity to rotate throughout the hospital and observe and assist in various wards of Mwananyamala, including minor theatre, major theatre, labor and delivery, pediatrics and neonatal, and internal medicine.
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The PSR today confirms the appointment of Sheldon Mills as non-executive director to its board with immediate effect.
Sheldon was appointed Executive Director, Consumers and Competition at the FCA in December 2020, which includes overseeing policy and supervision of retail financial services, as well as the FCA’s competition market studies and enforcement activities. At the FCA, Sheldon chairs its Executive Regulation and Policy Committee, and he is the executive sponsor for the Consumer Duty and early careers. Sheldon co-chairs the Joint Regulatory Oversight Committee for Open Banking and he co-chaired the Climate Financial Risk Forum with the Bank of England. Sheldon joined the FCA in November 2018.
Previously, as Senior Director at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Sheldon had overall leadership responsibility for the delivery of UK merger control across the entire economy and for the strategic design and implementation of the new UK State Aid regime. He is a qualified solicitor and prior to joining the CMA he practised law at King & Wood Mallesons and Jones Day, counselling a range of UK and international clients in antitrust and competition law.
Commenting on the appointment, Aidene Walsh, Chair of the PSR Board said:
“I’m delighted that Sheldon will be joining the PSR Board. His wealth of experience in competition and consumer focused financial regulation along with outstanding engagement with industry will greatly support the PSR’s strategic priorities and the board at such an important time in UK payments.”
Non-executive director of the PSR Board
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Raghav Chadha's encounter with crow outside Parliament goes viral on social media; deets inside
PTC Web Desk: The pictures of AAP leader Raghav Chadha being confronted by a crow outside Parliament on Tuesday are being widely circulated on social media.
As the Rajya Sabha MP stood outside Parliament, holding a few papers and engaged in a phone call, a crow approached him. He attempted to evade the bird's presence and protect himself, but the persistent crow seemed to bother Raghav Chadha during the encounter.
The Delhi BJP swiftly seized the opportunity to mock Chadha. The party posted a tweet, 'Jhooth bole kauva kate,' which translates to "A crow bites the one who lies."
The Hindi tweet pointed out that while they had only heard about it before, they now had witnessed the same happening in reality, alluding to the incident with the crow.
Notably, Raghav Chadha had flayed the BJP over Manipur while talking to the media on Tuesday.
- With inputs from agencies
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History and Origins
The Sealyham Terrier with their characterful appearance, is a working terrier, bred to go after otter, fox and badger and to quote a breed enthusiast ‘give as good as he got, or even better’!
Quite a recent breed, the Sealyham Terrier takes their name from Sealy Ham Mansion, in Pembrokeshire, south-west Wales. There in the 19th Century, Captain John Tucker-Edwardes decided to perfect his own line of working terrier. It is thought that the Captain used a variety of existing breeds including the Corgi, West Highland White Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Dandie Dinmont and the Cheshire Terrier in order to get the courageous, assertive and fearless dog he wanted.
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Update: Activision Blizzard has released a gleeful response in relation to the UK regulators’ softened stance today. “The CMA’s updated provisional findings show an improved understanding of the console gaming market and demonstrate a commitment to supporting players and competition,” it said. “Sony’s campaign to protect its dominance by blocking our merger can't overcome the facts, and Microsoft has already presented effective and enforceable remedies to address each of the CMA's remaining concerns. We know this deal will benefit competition, innovation, and consumers in the UK.”
Original Article: In a stance softening that’s almost certain to conclude in Microsoft’s unobstructed buyout of Activision Blizzard, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has changed its opinion on the impact the eye-watering $69 billion acquisition could have on console competition, referencing “new evidence” which suggests it’s likely to be minimal.
According to a statement released earlier today, an inquiry has “reached the provisional conclusion that, overall, the transaction will not result in a substantial lessening of competition in relation to console gaming in the UK”. It seems the regulators now do not believe there’s a financial incentive for Microsoft to make Activision’s games, including Call of Duty, exclusive.
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It was such an honor and privilege for Shay to sit down with the creators of “Somebody Somewhere”, Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen, to talk about this groundbreaking show. Not gonna lie, Shay is a HUGE fan and was so excited to get the chance to watch the new season before anyone else PLUS get the inside scoop from two fantastic writers!
Hannah and Paul are best friends, writers, actors, and both grew up in the midwest. Paul talks about growing up in rural Minnesota and Hannah about the suburbs of Chicago. They explain how art and theater are something that gave them a sense of self during their teen years and the beauty of chosen family.
The show is unique in that it is unabashedly queer, but also takes seriously rural life, family, and religion and much of this comes from the intention of Hannah and Paul to showcase the joy in the silence. If you want to check out the trailer for the second season of “Somebody Somewhere”, you can visit queertheology.com/trailer. Or watch the show if you haven’t already.. Both seasons.. You won’t regret it.. (note: this interview was recorded before the 2023 Writers Strike)
Somebody Somewhere https://www.hbo.com/somebody-somewhere
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Hannah Bos https://www.hannahbos.com/
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If you want to support the Patreon and help keep the podcast up and running, you can learn more and pledge your support at patreon.com/queertheology
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Choosing a Rachel Allan pageant gown means stepping into a world of glamour and sophistication. These gowns are not just about looking good; they are about feeling empowered and ready to take on the competition. With a range of silhouettes and colors, you can find a gown that complements your figure and accentuates your best features. Pair your gown with the right accessories, and you'll be ready to captivate the judges and audience alike. Let Rachel Allan help you achieve your dreams and leave a lasting legacy on the pageant stage.
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