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The best bad debt collection strategy utilizes three leverages, which “motivate” patients to pay a delinquent bill.
1. Independent Third-Party | Collection Leverage
The first is the involvement of an independent third-party. Collection agencies create a situation where the debtor may or may not know what the collection agency is going to do to collect the debt. I call this the threat of the unknown. This creates an environment, which motivates some account holders to resolve their debt quickly and amicably.
2. Individual Credit | Collection Leverage
The second leverage is the threat of affecting a person’s credit. For those who care about their credit, this can be a huge motivator to resolve their outstanding account.
3. Threat of Litigation | Collection Leverage
The last leverage to collect a debt is the threat of litigation. A successfully litigated past-due account may not only include the initial amount of the debt in the settlement. It could also include interest, court fees and potentially collection fees if it is annotated in the agreement the patient acknowledged when the service was rendered (such as a consent form).
Once the court has ruled in favor of the provider, wage garnishment and property liens are strategies to collect a judgment. I am a believer that medical services are paramount to a community’s well-being. Some hospitals limit or mandate the use of lesser leverages, such as not allowing accounts to be reported by the credit agencies. Limiting the leverages a collection agency may use to collect outstanding accounts will hurt the provider’s cash collections and negatively affect capital budget appropriations available to purchase additional equipment and provide expanded services to the community.
Many providers have experienced an increase of self-pay accounts over the past three years. In some parts of the country, it is not uncommon to see patient pay accounts double or triple year over year.
With the advent of healthcare reform, patients are having to pay higher deductibles and copays. This change in the way healthcare insurance is structured and the growth of uninsured patients is causing providers to change the level of priority they place on collecting self-pay accounts.
Minimizing the leverages a collection agency can use to collect outstanding A/R takes away from the financial well-being of the medical provider, thus reducing the amount of services they can provide the community. Quality medical care does not come without a cost. I recommend providers utilize credit reporting judiciously, and only after the patient has an ample opportunity to resolve the debt.
In addition, with the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requirement and the IRSs 501 (c) (3) statute, not-for-profit facilities must be sure the accounts going to a collection agency do not meet the provider’s charity policy. If collection activity is performed by a third party, and it is determined the account could have qualified for charity, new legislation requirements could put a provider at financial risk.
My recommendation is to scan all accounts ready for write-off with an automated charity-scoring tool. If providers follow a consistent process for identifying and pursuing patients who truly deserve to be written off as charity, they minimize the risk of attempting to collect cash from unsubstantiated charity accounts.
Following a written charity policy, and designating the correct accounts as charity helps to lower the risk of running afoul of the new PPACA legislation and the IRS’s 501(3) (c) requirements.
These new rules actually work in favor of the provider and the collection agency.
They create a win-win scenario where the provider wins because they can control their bad debt reserves, provide more community benefits and eliminate the possibility of a legislative infraction. The collection agency wins because they are collecting on accounts, which truly are “bad debt collection accounts”. This reduces the time, effort and the cost of attempting to collect accounts, which should be deemed as charity.
Phil C. Solomon is a healthcare finance, clinical documentation and revenue cycle BPO strategist with experience spanning two decades. Phil has expertise in the areas of revenue cycle optimization, clinical documentation improvement, healthcare technology integration and BPO outsourcing. He is the publisher of Revenue Cycle News, a healthcare revenue cycle blog and is a featured speaker at many HFMA, NAHAM and AAHAM healthcare educational conferences.
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Many books about slavery mention the Underground Railroad as an aid to helping slaves reach the northern states which had abolished slavery. Unbound is interesting since it focuses on people who escaped slavery but who did not make it to the north. In doing research for her novel, Ann Burg referenced Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers’ Project, 1936-1938, which contains over 2,000 first-person accounts from former slaves.
This story is told by 9-year-old Grace who lives in the slave quarters of a tobacco plantation with her mother and 2 brothers. Because of her light skin, she is sent to the Big House to become a house slave. Once there her outspokenness angers the Missus who decides to sell her mother and brothers to teach her a lesson. In an effort to save her family, she must warn them to take their chances and run away. Readers will learn about the Underground Railroad, the Great Dismal Swamp, paddy rollers (slave patrollers), and the many ways slaves helped runaways escape.
Another great audiobook set in Virginia:
* Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry. History Focus: The wild horses on Assateague Island and the yearly Pony Penning Day.
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People today use mortgages to buy properties and safe the a guarantee in active dwellings. Home loans are familiar with borrow money to order another property or to refinancing a current property. There are many solutions to the people when contemplating a home loan. Listed here are 6 vital points to consider in a mortgage loan. The definition of in the mortgage loan, the rate and then any other affiliated points expenses.
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A mortgage loan just bank loan you earn to your credit agency. If you have a property finance loan, the bank will assessment and review your revenue, credit score and investments. Your credit score is a vital consider determining what type of financial loan you are going to qualify for. The provider must be reassured that you’ll be able to pay the main and also the interest around the mortgage. Also, the lender will want to ensure that the principle are not repaid early.
Banks will expect you to pay back residence income taxes, insurance policies, property owners organization service fees and name charges. Most of these expenditures will depend about where you reside and how much of that loan you’re seeking. Mortgage brokers will require you to make monthly obligations, which should be compensated on time. Later mortgage repayments may result in foreclosures courtroom proceedings with the bank. People who neglect to make home can lose their properties.
Whenever you remove a home loan, you might be building a promissory please note. This implies that you will find the best settlement while using loan provider that lets them accumulate the total principal and interest because of within the mortgage loan by transmitting a letter of default. Unless you pay off the provider, they will take legal action against you for the left over volumes payable. Many times you is able to work out your credit card debt by looking into making part expenses and publishing away from the fantastic balance.
The government has gotten activity to relieve today’s property situation by supplying mortgage loan support. Many lenders have executed applications built to avoid foreclosures by assisting property owners with adjustable rate mortgages. You can find rigid restrictions on these courses, which are designed to maintain your fees low. You will discover authorities packages for some kinds of home finance loan debt, like small and modest cash flow homeowners.
Another way the government aids house owners with home loans is actually by permitting them to delay payments on making payment on the interest on home loans till they’ve already accomplished a selected profits levels. It’s done this way by declaring money Centered Mortgage loan. The benefits of such a personal loan are that it gives the consumer a more affordable fee and more time words. Which may be significant when considering the expense of possessing a new house.
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Tired of dealing with foul odors, dirty handles, and grime in your chute?
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For most buildings, you should have your trash chute cleaning every 6 months. Senior facilities, dormitories, and buildings over 25 stories should
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Most city ordinances require annual cleanings.
Clean chutes set the standard for your building. Your tenants will be happier!
Absolutely! Repair chute doors as promptly as possible. Broken chute doors, hopper doors, and the chute discharge door are a fire hazard. Doors must
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The professionals at BinMan Trash Services can repair your chute doors. We test and replace fusible links on the discharge door.
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laundry chute and everything that goes into it. Keep your linen chute regularly cleaned!
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All the time! We recommend Quarterly Cleanings for hotel laundry chutes. Vapor Antibacterial Disinfection of the laundry room is included with your hotel laundry chute cleaning.Hotel laundry chutes are some of the dirtiest chutes.Bacteria, bodily fluids, and disease will spread throughout your hotel if the chute is not cleaned on a regular basis. Keep your hotel safe and clean with frequent laundry chute cleaning.
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The Richway BioAcoustic Mat functions in tandem with the BioMat to produce an exponentially therapeutic experience.When placed underneath the BioMat Professional, it adds the benefit of acoustic resonance therapy. Sound waves can literally structure our bodies at the molecular level, and adding this ,approach to the BioMat, or even on its own creates a remarkable effect on our Mind/Body.
This technology also supports therapeutic and meditative brainwave patterns associated with rest, comfort, peacefulness, and sleep. When you add the powerful effects of the BioMat the potential for harmonious well-being is off the charts!
The BioAcoustic Mat includes 4 preset programs for different purposes: Energize, Relax, Sleep, and Stress Relief.It also has a line-in so that you can try it with your own sound files.
The BioAcousticMat™ is a revolutionary vibroacoustic therapy device made by Richway & Fuji Bio, makers of the world-renowned Biomat
Years of scientific research has shown that specific low frequency sound pulsations and beautiful brainwave entraining music have powerful therapeutic effects on our health and well-being. The practical applications of sound being used in treatments have been present in cultures throughout our history. Early cultures such as the Aborigines, a tribal group from Australia, have used sound to heal the ill. They would use a yidaki, a musical instrument in which blown air would create very low vibrations.
TheBioAcousticMat™ employs a powerful low frequency sound generator that delivers a deepacousticmassage for joints and tissues. The music pieces on theBioAcousticMat™ apply the low frequencies of 30-68 Hz to massage large muscles and the higher 52-88 Hz level for smaller muscles.
Dr. Lee Bartel, the world's foremost authority on vibroacoustic therapy's research has shown scientifically developed sounds will relax and renew your body naturally. The high-fidelity upper speakers add another dimension of sound therapy to theBioAcousticMat™. The beautiful music on these upper speakers have been designed to provide a calming sense of well-being.
Drawing on years of experience, Dr. Bartel has created tracks that get you ready for sleep by stimulating deep sleep delta brainwaves, helps you relax by stimulating alpha brainwaves, or helps you get energized and solve problems by stimulating your theta brainwaves.
Feel the pulses of theBioAcousticMat's™ healing energy.
Vibroacoustic relaxation is not just for the brain. It also provides deep physical cellular stimulation to the skin, muscles, and joints.
Research has shown that relaxing music helps reduce stress. However, with theBioAcousticMat™, you not only hear the music but feel it as well. Like a massage, the vibrations from theBioAcousticMat™ relaxes you in two ways.
First, powerful low frequency speakers and transducers are used to help deliver a deepacousticcellular massage. The lower frequencies are used to massage large muscles, and the higher frequencies for smaller muscles. Secondly, these sounds affect brain activity to help contribute to a state of mental well-being. Professors and researchers have collaborated to create beautiful soothing music which is designed to help you reach a calming sense of tranquility. The music is composed and designed in a way to complement the frequencies emitted by the speakers. The vibrations stimulate the nerves in the spine, brain stem, and limbic system that drives emotional response, and activates the auditory nerves that connect to your muscle tissue, and the low frequency bass causes the muscle tissue to be at ease.
If you ever found yourself tapping your feet to the beat of a song, you have the basic idea of entrainment.
It is a physics principle, where one rhythmic system falls in line with another. It is our body's way of going with the flow.
From a physics standpoint, less energy is required when one system falls in line with another. The human brain is a complex system and is made up of an immense neural network which sends and receives signals. It shapes our entire reality. The pulses are rhythmic in nature and can be temporarily subject to entrainment.
TheBioAcousticMat's™ music is embedded with specific frequencies that coax our mind into different therapeutic states. The carefully constructed tracks stimulate healthy neural activity in the brain by controlling the number of sounds the ear hears per second and by playing a slightly different pitch in each ear. This results in our mind syncing with the rhythm of our body becoming more relaxed or energized.
Dr. Bartel has special interest in applications of music in health conditions of aging and rehabilitation. He is well known for his research and design of music for health. His primary research interest is currently in Rhythmic Sensory Stimulation (RSS) with applications for several types of pain.
Within the Canadian Music Education Research Centre, Dr. Bartel is the Coordinator of the Music Therapy and Health Special Research Interest Group.
He has also served on the Accreditation Review Board for the Canadian Association of Music Therapy, has been involved in noteworthy studies with the Centre for Health Promotion, University of Toronto, and has supervised doctoral and post-doctoral research at Bloorview Kid's Rehab, Lyndhurst Hospital, and Baycrest Hospital.
Drawing upon his many years of experience, Dr. Bartel designed the internationally best-selling Music for Your Health series from the Solitude's label, as well as Somerset Entertainment's SonicAid series. His Gold and Platinum album work has been nominated for several Juno Awards.
Today, Dr. Bartel's contributions include 16 books, multiple academic papers and publications.
We’re excited to share some updates on the BioAcoustic Mat! First off, it now features an advanced ultrasonic function that generates a total of six different sound waves simultaneously. This includes one low frequency, three mid-low frequencies, and two ultrasonic frequencies.
We’ve also made sure the software runs smoothly, with no issues to report. One handy new feature is that when you turn the controller off and back on, the Bluetooth function will automatically disable, making things easier for you.
You’ll notice an improvement in sound quality, which is now clearer than ever. Specifically, the ultrasonic waves include frequencies above 220,000 Hz and an 11th harmonic below that frequency. This setup aims to help target bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells, although we’re still learning about its exact effects on the human body.
In lab tests, the combination of 220,000 Hz and the 11th harmonic has shown promising results, particularly in enhancing immunity. Acoustic therapy is a new field, and Richway is leading the charge with extensive research and development, though this means progress can be a bit slow. While not everyone may experience the full benefits of these ultrasonic functions, some users might see significant therapeutic effects.
Love the BioAcoustic Mat. Feeling better and more vibrant after only a few sessions on it.
The BioAcoustic mat arrived in perfect shape and very timely. Upon setting it up, I noticed there was no music coming from the mat speakers and the controller did not have all of the settings that the manual indicated. I have been working with Jimmy from Biomat Direct to resolve these issues. Jimmy has been very quick to respond and very courteous in answering my many questions and I am sure the issue will be resolved satisfactorily. The issue appears to be in the controller with the preprogrammed settings and not the mat itself as external music plays through the mat. Jimmy is working with customer service and keeping me posted.
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Spent two afternoons at Wheldrake - fantastic!
Today (Sunday) I hooked up with Russ. Sadly the gulls didn't perform, instead dropping over towards Swantail. Earlier, Russ almost trod on a Jack Snipe with his new centrally heated wellies (they are really warm he tells me); it flew off all stripes and stealth, before dropping furtively back in over the bank. We also had 8 Curlew, 33 Ruff, 16 Redshank and a single Pink-foot over. An enjoyable afternoon, with a Little Owl on the Crockey Hill road to round things off.
Yesterday was gloriously sunny. No other birders about, I hunkered down in the Tower Hide to watch the gulls come in. Little of note really, though nice to be out. Hordes of thurshes (mostly Fieldfares) towards Storwood and a few Willow Tits buzzing in the riverside scrub. Couldn't pick out the American Wigeon, though presumably still around. An interesting gull came in which looked on the face of it like a 1cy Caspian, but didn't really feel right. The bird seemed to have too much white on the tertials (2w?), not long enough in the rear end, and perhaps too much of a gonydeal angle. The contrast between the mantle and wings didn't seem good enough either. But what is it?
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Fishing with Jigs is for
Fishermen who Catch Fish
When I opened Just Fishin' in 1989 the jigging
boom was about to happen in New Zealand. The guys that were first into it were reporting
phenomenal catches of a wide range of fish.
But amongst non-jiggers, scepticism reigned supreme. How could a metal
imitation of a fish, bouncing up and down near the bottom, catch fish? Soon the evidence
became too clear to ignore, and the jigging market exploded.
Now, here I will make a guess that is not entirely without the evidence of hard observation; 50%
or more of the people who bought jigs tried them once or twice, and never used them again.
The reason for the high level of lapsed users is simple, they never caught any fish jigging. When I
have questioned these people, one thing has become very clear, they tend to be the same people who
do not catch many fish in any case.
These people bought jigs and jigging rods in the hope that this new gear, this new technology would
somehow catch them more, or some, fish.
In a roundabout way, we return to a previous chapter where I asserted that where you fish is the most
important factor in catching fish.
If a fisherman cannot identify where fish are likely to be holding, it is most likely that this fisherman
will catch no fish. This remains true no matter what type of fishing tackle, or bait, they use.
One thing about jig fishing that is certainly true; using jigs where fish are not is a complete waste
At least when bait fishing, there is a chance that fish may be attracted to where you are fishing by
the smell of your bait or berley.
Jigging can be a very effective method of catching fish, but like all forms of fishing, using hit and
miss methods will give you hit and miss results. In many ways successful jig fishing requires more
work in identifying where fish are likely to be, than any other form of fishing. This is why many fishers
are unsuccessful at catching fish using jigs. Identifying likely fish-holding territory in the general
area you have chosen to fish, is even more critical when jig fishing than in any other form of fishing.
Doing the homework prior to fishing is even more essential.
Jig Size Guide
Lure size selection is aided by using a sounder. As a rough general guide select a lure using the following
formula. Take your breaking strain of the line you are using in kilos, add a nought, and this is the
lure weight in grams.
For example, 10 kilo line plus a 0, equals a 100g jig.
You can go up or down about 20% to take account of water depth and current.
For instance in 30 metres of water or less an 80g jig will often do when using 10 kilo line. In water
over 30 metres you may have to go up to a 120g jig.
The most important factor in jig weight selection is to use the lightest jig possible to reach the
bottom with the line nearly vertical, while the jig retains a 'fluttering' motion as it sinks. The
whole idea of a jig is a lure that looks like a crippled or hurt bait fish.
In the chart below I have set out a chart for basic bottom bouncing for snapper and other inshore species.
Different weights are used when high speed jigging for kingfish, or deep jigging for hapuka, these
will be covered in the chapters devoted to fishing for these species.
High Weight |
Low Weight |
4 kilo |
6 kilo |
8 kilo |
10 kilo |
15 kilo |
It should be noted that lure shape can make a difference. For instance
if you are in deep water or in a fast current, instead of tying on a heavier lure, try
using a narrower profile jig. These narrower jigs will sink faster, without adding bottom-plummeting
weight. In shallower water a wider profile lure, with a more pronounced flutter may do
Some jigs are made of softer metals that can be bent. Sometimes adding a small bend to the lure will
produce just the right flutter to turn on the fish.
It is important to think of jigs as hard bait. Just as you will change flesh bait to try and tempt
fish, changing jig shape, jig weight, and the action you impart to the jig will sometimes make a difference.
Triple Your Luck?
One question that often pops up when jigging is discussed is whether to use treble or single hooks.
Here are some pros and cons.
Treble hooks do hook-up more often. They also hook-up on the bottom more too! (As if I cared when I
owned the shop, it depended which side of the counter you were on). But many fish are lightly hooked
on trebles, and the foul-hooked rate is higher.
It can be very difficult to release undersized fish that are treble-hooked without terminally damaging
the fish. This to me is the biggest persuasion factor against trebles.
Single-hooked jigs tend to have a reduced hook-up rate, but hook set is often more secure. But the
single biggest advantage of single hooks is they are much easier to remove when releasing fish.
The final added bonus of using single hooks is that it is much easier to add 'movement' and 'action'
enhancers to the jig. Many jig fishers add coloured plastic tubing to the hook to add extra life to
the jig. Adding soft plastic lures to a single hook increases hook-ups as well.
Jigging Is For Fishermen Who Catch Fish
When jigging first exploded onto the New Zealand fishing scene the hype and overblown promise far exceeded
the reality for most fishers. Jigging by its very nature is, to use a corporate buzz word, pro-active
For the bean counters among you, the returns from jig fishing are directly proportional to the time
and effort you put in.
It is a three part activity:
· Identify where fish are most likely to be.
· Search that area to find the fish.
· Use the equipment correctly to catch the fish.
The 80:20 rule is truer in jigging than most other sections of the sport of fishing. It is no accident
that the most successful jig fishermen I know were successful bait fishermen before taking up jigging.
Leave The Bait At Home
There is a way to improve your jigging knowledge and technique, and that way is to leave your bait
at home. Having no alternative is a great way to reduce the learning curve.
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Through the grand tapestry of our nation’s history with its scenes of storm-covered battlefields and families united in peace runs the golden thread of thanksgiving. The narrative of our national identity can never be told without the word “thanksgiving.” In 1623, the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians celebrated with song and dance an abundant harvest after a year of struggle and want. Ever after, in times of plenty and times of want, others have joined their voice in thanksgiving.
During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress suggested an annual day of national thanksgiving. Our first President, George Washington, responded to their request. He set aside November 26, 1790 as a day of official thanksgiving “for the many single favors of Almighty God.” He said, “It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and power...”
In 1863, with the Civil War drenching our nation’s soil in blood, President Abraham Lincoln not only issued the Emancipation Proclamation, but also a Proclamation for a Thanksgiving Day. Even in the midst of sorrow, he reminded the nation of “the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies.” He stated that “these great things… are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us with anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy.”
Since the days of Lincoln, every President has issued a Thanksgiving Day Proclamation. No President has forgotten this solemn duty. In 1939, President Roosevelt finally set the date for Thanksgiving as the fourth Thursday of November; and, Congress approved this in 1941. Thus, generation after generation has been joined together with the golden thread of “giving thanks.”
Today, the discordant notes of divergent political views and partisan conflict on every issue from health care and economics to war and the very sanctity of life are loudly sounded in the public square. But Thanksgiving Day is a day to let the cacophony of disagreement fall silent before the duty to give thanks. We cannot take for granted the rich harvest of freedom that we have already reaped and now enjoy. On this side of eternity, there will never be a perfect society with each table laden with goods and no one left behind. Even as we struggle to keep America faithful to the ideals of our founders, we give thanks.
On the university campus, in the media and in the corridors of politic power, secularism makes every effort to drive God from the public discussion. Yet, God has not, nor ever will, lose his dominion to science and technology. In the words of the English philosopher Mary Midgley, “Belief—or disbelief—in God is not a scientific opinion, a judgment about physical facts in the world. It is an element in something larger and more puzzling—our wider worldview, the set of background assumptions by which we make sense of our world as a whole.”
As Cathy Lynn Grossman and Anthony DeBarros of
USA TODAY report, “in survey after survey, most [Americans] say religion is important to them and its influence is growing.” In the midst of the brokenness and disorder of our world, Americans hold on tenaciously to belief in God. It is this common belief in God that weaves the golden thread of thanksgiving throughout our history, past and present. For where God is acknowledged, our moral compass can be set straight, and we have hope to improve our country so richly blessed in land and people. And, for this, we give thanks.
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On the surface, there is absolutely nothing spectacular about Sookie Stackhouse. Sure, she's pretty. But she's only a waitress in a nowhere Southern town in Louisiana. But she's far from normal- she can read minds. It irks her a bit, admittedly. But around these parts, vampires are allowed out of the coffin, and she's not the least "disabled" one around. That's when she meets Bill- a vampire who's tall, dark, and handsome, but above all, dangerous. Sookie must decide if her growing feelings can outweigh her will to live.
I loved this book.
After much bitterness & delay, I finally decided to give this vampire series a try, & I'm very glad that I did. I don't think I'll start watching True Blood, but I definitely want to read the rest of the books.
I found that this book had a nice balance of vampirism (without too many overly cheesy moments), mystery, murder, & sex. It was darker & more violent than I had anticipated, but I mean that in the most positive sense. The fact that it takes place in Louisiana/New Orleans was an added perk (since it is my favorite place to visit). My only real complaint is that it ended far too briskly, & now I must finish the series. However, a long time vampire fan myself, I am happy to add this to my bookshelf.
I recommend it for vampire fans who'd like a bit more of a bite in their novels.
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Author: Elizabeth Scott
Pub. Date: January 28th 2014
Source: Netgalley & Harlequin Teen
Emma and her stepfather are in a stage of everlasting grief. Emma's mother is artificially alive, kept on the support of machines in the hospital in order to continue growing the unborn baby inside her. She doesn't expect to find help in the car-stealing bad boy Caleb, but learns that maybe her grief isn't forever, and that he could be the one to shake her from it.
Once again, I seem to be in the minority for this book. I have not read an Elizabeth Scott book prior to this one, and I had seen so many fangirling reviews that I thought that I must give this a read. And in all honesty, I'm surprised this book wasn't for me. I LOVE tearjerker books. I love books filled with drama. I love bad boys. But somehow all the things I love about the premise of this story got lost in translation.
The biggest issue that I had stems from the main character, Emma. My regular readers know that my connection to characters is vital to my enjoyment of a novel. To be blunt and simple, I hated Emma. She was a bundle of disrespect and hatred, and it made me extremely disinterested in how the story played out. She came across as downright mean. I understand that she was grieving, and that we all handle loss in different ways, but for me it was just too much.
Despite that, I will say that Elizabeth Scott is very good at writing prose. The book successfully manages to maintain a dreary, grieving tone throughout the story with a lot of good quotes within it to match. I feel that despite my hate towards Emma, she did have a sense of raw sincerity to her, at least with regards to Caleb and her mother. And, though it's not really an item that should be looked at while picking a book, the cover is gorgeous.
I cannot stress enough how much I love the concept for this book. It's a tragic story, a captivating one. Could you imagine being in Emma's shoes? It's heartbreaking. I
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Title: The Tucci Table: Cooking With Family and Friends
Author: Stanley Tucci
Pub. Date: October 28th 2014
Source: Netgalley & Gallery Books
Summary from Goodreads:
Featuring family-friendly recipes and stunning photography, an all-new cookbook from New York Times bestselling author, beloved actor, and respected foodie Stanley Tucci.
Stanley Tucci's association with wonderful foods began for fans with the movie Big Night and resonated in his role as Julia Child's husband in Julie & Julia. But well before these films, he was enjoying innovative homemade Italian meals throughout his childhood, when family and food were nearly inseparable and cooking was always a familial venture.
Now, in a completely new, family-focused cookbook, Tucci captivates food lovers' imaginations with recipes from his traditional Italian roots as well as those of his British wife, Felicity Blunt, tied together with a modern American ribbon. The time-tested recipes include pasta alla bottarga, mushroom-stuffed trout, pork chops with onions and mustard sauce, barbeque chicken wings, and much, much more! Nothing will make you happier to spend time with family than the aroma of a hearty Italian dish sizzling on the stovetop.
Featuring 100 luscious new full-color photographs, The Tucci Table captures the true joys of family cooking. Buon apetito!
I've got to say, this book has a really wide variety of recipes, and a high volume of them too. This cookbook is a nice blend of "a little bit of everything", but draws heavily on Italian, British, and American cuisines. There's a lot of dishes in here that I was familiar with, which helped to set the familial tone that Stanley Tucci wished to give to the reader.
Each recipe comes with a fun little story that introduces the people in Tucci's life, and makes you feel like you know them too. It made the recipes seem more personal, as though this book wasn't mass produced, but given to you as something special. There's a fair bit of humor in this book as well, which made it very easy to flip through for recipes. It's clear that this book was written in love.
The book is divided by course for easy navigation. In addition to anecdotes about Tucci's family, these recipes are paired with tips on how to store these dishes, how to make them better, or how to work with substitutions in a pinch. I really appreciated that for some of the more difficult recipes that step by step photos were included. The photography in this book is lovely, and while there's not a picture for every recipe, there are a lot of photographs.
This is a book that virtually anyone can use. There are some basic recipes for those who are new to the kitchen, and more complex dishes for those of us who have more experience with cooking. A few of the dishes that I most look forward to trying include Isabel's New York Cheesecake Ice Cream, Baked Ham with Mostarda di Frutta, and Pan-Seared Loin of Venison with Red Wine, Juniper and Quince.
This is a solid book for beginners and more experienced home cooks alike who are looking for new meals to share with their families. Thanks to Netgalley & Gallery Books for my copy in exchange for my honest review.
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Coinplay Welcomes World Cup Bettors With 100% Bonus Worth up to 5,000 USDT
Willemstad, Curaçao, 12th December, 2022, Chainwire
Licensed crypto sportsbook Coinplay has unveiled its largest welcome bonus to date. Designed to coincide with the World Cup knockout stages, the promotion will see new signups enjoy a 100% match on their first deposit. Up to 5,000 USDT will be awarded to new users, effectively doubling the stake they can wager with.
Coinplay’s casino platform and sportsbook offer competitive odds on many different sports and esports – especially football. The website design is intuitive, making it easy to find the latest odds, which is important for live bets. To take a break from betting there are thousands of slots and games in the casino section, and the whole platform is translated into more than 30 languages. There’s also a mobile version to complement the desktop one.
Registration with Coinplay takes just a few clicks and there is a special widget for the quick exchange of fiat (regular money via Visa/Mastercard) into crypto. Players can start betting much faster than with a regular bookmaker. Experienced crypto users will appreciate more than 40 accepted cryptocurrencies and the ability to use up to five of them in a single account.
Key features of Coinplay’s sportsbook and casino include:
- An endless choice of high odds
- User-friendly design
- Easy fiat-crypto transfer
- 100% Welcome Bonus
- World Cup promotion with huge prizes
New users who sign up to Coinplay and receive a 100% deposit match can put their money to work on predicting the winners of the knockout stages of the World Cup – or by correctly calling the outright tournament winner.
Coinplay is also running a special promotion called World Cup Heat. Every bet over 2 USDT placed on a World Cup match will be matched with lottery tickets. Every ticket provides a chance to win one of nine prizes of up to 4,000 USDT. The overall prize purse dis 15,000 USDT, providing plenty of additional incentives to place a wager on the World Cup.
Coinplay is the licensed crypto sportsbook and gambling platform launched in November 2022. Different betting options are offered on sporting and non-sporting events, as well as thousands of slots, live casino and other games available for users. 40 different crypto coins can be used for deposit and withdrawal, and a special exchange widget helps users to buy crypto via their VISA or Mastercard. Coinplay stands out with their generous 100% Welcome bonus of up to 5,000 USDT and cashback on sports bets or casino games.
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FatBoy, a new crypto game built with a Play-to-Earn system, has recently emerged and is getting ready to officially launch its MEME Tamagotchi game.
According to their plan, the game is set to have a public beta launch in the third quarter of 2024. Before this, a presale phase is expected to take place in the second quarter of 2024.
Say Goodbye to Whining Tamagotchis: FatBoy Brings Crypto Fun to Pet Care!
FatBoy, a crypto game aiming to surpass the old Tamagotchi, has recently emerged in the crypto industry and is preparing for its official launch.
The much-anticipated FatBoy game is set to revolutionize the gaming world, combining the beloved Tamagotchi experience with cutting-edge GameFi mechanics. FatBoy introduces a play-to-earn MEME Tamagotchi that promises a sustainable, engaging, and rewarding gaming experience.
FatBoy is a pioneering platform that connects the fun and nostalgia of Tamagotchi with a robust GameFi Web3 model. With over 100 million daily users of Tamagotchi-style games globally, FatBoy has the potential to become a worldwide phenomenon.
By offering a sustainable play-to-earn model, FatBoy provides a unique competitive advantage and significant value to users of traditional Web2 Tamagotchi games.
In FatBoy, players select their favorite FatBoy and embark on a challenge to keep him happy. Players manage various aspects of their FatBoy’s life, including hygiene, food, sleep, exercise, and navigating lucky and unlucky events. The ultimate goal is to keep their FatBoy happy and make him $FATTY!
$FATTY – The Token That Vitalizes The FatBoy World
The $FATTY token is the lifeblood of the FatBoy game, serving as the primary currency.
Players use $FATTY tokens to make deposits into the Deposit pool, which allows participation in FatBoy play-to-earn challenges. $FATTY tokens can be obtained through direct purchase, staking rewards, or by successfully completing a FatBoy challenge.
Once you complete a challenge, $FATTY tokens from players who failed to keep their FatBoys alive and happy are redistributed to those who succeeded. This fully sustainable, simple concept has a great chance to easily onboard Web2 players and make them committed to the FatBoy game.
According to the FatBoy roadmap, public beta testing, including a unique Test-to-Earn feature, is set to launch in Q3 2024.
The same quarter will also see the Token Generation Event (TGE) and the full game launch. This accelerated timeline is made possible by the game’s development since early 2023, providing an excellent opportunity for early adopters to join and benefit from the FatBoy Game’s promising prospects.
With a proven long-term gaming concept, sustainable play-to-earn mechanics, and a massive potential user base, FatBoy stands out as a promising contender in the upcoming bull run.
Developed with the vision of bridging MEME and GameFi – the two winners of the last bull run – FatBoy is set to launch a groundbreaking product alongside its token listings.
The FatBoy team has also confirmed that they are planning to introduce a unique added utility for the FATTY token in the near future, so stay tuned.
FatBoy is a mobile game that combines the charm of raising a virtual pet with the thrill of earning rewards. Inspired by Tamagotchi, FatBoy lets you choose your own unique virtual friend and nurture it through various activities.
The core gameplay revolves around keeping your FatBoy happy. You’ll need to feed it, play with it, and make sure it gets enough rest. But FatBoy offers more than just basic care. You can engage in a variety of minigames designed to challenge your FatBoy’s mind and body.
These minigames range from educational puzzles to athletic adventures and even creative activities like painting.
The game caters to both casual and dedicated players. You can enjoy FatBoy for free or delve into the play-to-earn features. By participating in challenges and keeping your FatBoy happy, you can earn rewards that enhance your gameplay experience.
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Famed composer and violinist Jose Silvestre White was born in Matanzas, Cuba in 1835. His mother was Afro-Cuban. Under the instruction of his father, White learned to play the violin, he later studied with Jose Miguel Roman and Pedro Lecerff.
White gave his first professional concert in Matanzas on March 21, 1854. He was accompanied by the visiting American pianist-composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk. He was encouraged by Gottschalk to pursue further violin studies in Paris. After helping raise the money, White traveled to Paris to study at the Paris Conservatory between the years 1855 and 1871 and was highly praised by Rossini.
By the age of nineteen, White had dominated and was a genius at playing sixteen musical instruments including the violin, cello, viola, double bass, piano, guitar, and the eustachian tube. During the 1875-1876 season, White performed twice with the New York Philharmonic under Conductor Theodore Thomas.
From 1877 to 1889 White was director of the Imperial Conservatory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he served as a court musician for Emperor Pedro II. White’s most famous work is ‘La Bella Cubana’, a habanera. White also wrote a virtuosic violin concerto, recorded several decades ago on the Columbia label. Jose Silvestre White died in 1918.
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Such a sad video but yet so beautiful. 😢 The bond between her and her caretaker was so strong.
Back in 2019, a mountain gorilla from Congo became viral because of her adorable photos.
She was not shy about photobombing pictures of the people she was with and even had selfies with them!
Ndakasi, the photobombing mountain gorilla, was loved by everyone in the national park where she lived.
She had a fun and playful demeanor and was always ready to pose for the camera.
Fourteen years ago, the gorilla was found in the forest beside her lifeless mother who died because of bullets from native hunters.
She was rescued by park ranger Andre Bauma and was brought to the national park to be raised.
Nadakasi’s story is not unusual.
Most of the mountain gorillas in the national park in Congo were saved from the wild, after being orphaned because of hunting activities in the area.
If left in the woods alone, they might be exposed to harsh weather and may not be able to live without their parents.
Park ranger Baua was there when Ndakasi needed to be saved, and from then on, the two of them created a bond like no other. Ndakasi grew up to be a fun-loving and happy gorilla.
Andre became more than just a park ranger for her. For the past 14 years, Ndakasi was taken care of by the people in the Senkwekwe Center in Virunga National Park, including Andre.
In 2019, Ndakasi became viral because of her cute selfie with Andre and other park rangers.
Her poses were quite adorable and something unexpected from a gorilla. People online loved her vibe and were amused at her penchant for posing in front of the camera.
She was one bubbly gorilla that people in the park and people online have learned to love.
Her excitement was infectious and she was just having fun.
Ndakasi contracted an illness.
In recent years, Ndakasi contracted an illness that made her health deteriorate.
She had the illness for a prolonged period of time, resulting in her succumbing to it.
When she breathed her last breath, Ndakasi was in the arms of no other than her best friend and savior, Andre.
The park ranger felt honored for the opportunity of getting to know Ndakasi and being her friend.
“It was a privilege to support and care for such a loving creature, especially knowing the trauma Ndakasi suffered at a very young age and one could say that she took after her mother, Nyiransekuye, whose name means “someone happy to welcome others,” shared the park ranger.
Friendship knows no species or race.
Whether animals or humans, it is undeniable that we need friends to live. We rely on each other, help each other and have fun together.
Friends do not necessarily mean someone of the same race or species as yours. Humans can be best friends with animals, just like Andre and Ndakasi’s inspiring story.
Their friendship has transcended boundaries and Andre will forever be grateful for having the chance to meet and be friends with such an amazing creature like Ndakasi.
Hear more about this beautiful story by watching the video below.
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As November winds down and Advent still looms, the traditional meditation we make on the four last things (death, judgment, Heaven, and Hell) is still operative. A classic writing by St. Cyprian comes to mind. It is a meditation on the fundamental human struggle to be free of undue attachment to this world and to have God (and the things waiting for us in Heaven) as our highest priority.
In this meditation, St. Cyprian has in mind the Book of James and the Epistle of St. John. Yes, surely these dramatic texts are present in his mind as he writes. Hence, before pondering St. Cyprian, it may be good to reference these forceful and uncompromising texts:
You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God … Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded (James 4:4,8).
The Lord Jesus, of course, had first said,
No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money (Matt 6:24).
And St. John also adds,
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For everything in the world–the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does–comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever (1 John 2:15-17).
Nothing is perhaps so difficult to imagine, especially for us moderns, as being wholly free of the enticements of the world. These texts, so adamant and uncompromising, shock us by their sweeping condemnation of “the world.” For who can really say that he has no love for the world?
We may, however, be able to find temporary refuge in some distinctions. The adulterous love of attachment and the preference for the world over its creator is certainly to be condemned. Yet surely the love for what is good, true, and beautiful in the world is proper. St. Paul speaks of those things “which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer” (1 Tim 4:3-5).
However, our distinction, though proper, cannot provide most of us with full cover, since we also know that the adulterous love of this world is still aplenty in our soul, however much noble love we also have. And the lust of the world is more than willing to sacrifice the good, the true, and the beautiful (not to mention God himself) for baser pleasures.
Only God can free us. And while some are gifted to achieve remarkable poverty of spirit long before departing this world, most of us are not ultimately freed from the lust of this world until God uses the dying process itself to free us. Slowly we die to this world as we see our skills, strength, and looks begin to fade as we age. And as old age sets in, we say farewell to friends, perhaps a spouse, and maybe the home we owned. Our eyesight, hearing, and general health begin to suffer many and lasting assaults; complications begin to set in.
For those who are faithful (and I have made this journey with many an older parishioner as well as some family members), it begins to become clear that what matters most is no longer here in this world, that our true treasure is in Heaven and with God. A gentle longing for what is above grows. For those who are faithful, slowly the lust of this world dies as we let God do His work.
Yet too many, even of those who believe, resist this work of God. While a natural fear of death is to be expected, too many live in open denial of and resistance to what is inevitably coming. Our many medicines and creature comforts help maintain the illusion that we can hold on to this world, and some people try to tighten their grip on it. A natural fear of death is supplanted by a grasping, clinging fear, rooted in a lack of faith and little desire for God.
And this is where we pick up with St. Cyprian:
How unreasonable it is to pray that God’s will be done, and then not promptly obey it when he calls us from this world!
Instead we struggle and resist [death] like self-willed slaves and are brought into the Lord’s presence with sorrow and lamentation, not freely consenting to our departure, but constrained by necessity.
And yet we expect to be rewarded with heavenly honors by him to whom we come against our will! Why then do we pray for the kingdom of heaven to come if this earthly bondage pleases us? What is the point of praying so often for its early arrival if we should rather serve the devil here, than reign with Christ.
The world hates Christians, so why give your love to it instead of following Christ, who loves you and has redeemed you?
John is most urgent in his epistle when he tells us not to love the world by yielding to sensual desires. Never give your love to the world, he warns, or to anything in it. A man cannot love the Father and love the world at the same time. All that the world offers is the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and earthly ambition. The world and its allurements will pass away, but the man who has done the will of God shall live for ever.
Our part, my dear brothers, is to be single-minded, firm in faith, and steadfast in courage, ready for God’s will, whatever it may be.
Banish the fear of death and think of the eternal life that follows. That will show people that we really live our faith.
We ought never to forget, beloved, that we have renounced the world. We are living here now as aliens and only for a time. When the day of our homecoming puts an end to our exile, frees us from the bonds of the world, and restores us to paradise and to a kingdom, we should welcome it.
What man, stationed in a foreign land, would not want to return to his own country as soon as possible? Well, we look upon paradise as our country, and a great crowd of our loved ones awaits us there, a countless throng of parents, brothers and children longs for us to join them. Assured though they are of their own salvation, they are still concerned about ours. What joy both for them and for us to see one another and embrace! O the delight of that heavenly kingdom where there is no fear of death! O the supreme and endless bliss of everlasting life!
There is the glorious band of apostles, there, the exultant assembly of prophets, there, the innumerable host of martyrs, crowned for their glorious victory in combat and in death. There, in triumph, are the virgins who subdued their passions by the strength of continence. There the merciful are rewarded, those who fulfilled the demands of justice by providing for the poor. In obedience to the Lord’s command, they turned their earthly patrimony into heavenly treasure.
My dear brothers, let all our longing be to join them as soon as we may. May God see our desire, may Christ see this resolve that springs from faith, for he will give the rewards of his love more abundantly to those who have longed for him more fervently (Treatise on Mortality: Cap 18:24, 26: CSEL 3, 308, 312-314).
As November ends but Advent begins, remember the four last things: death, judgment, Heaven, and Hell. Prepare to meet God eagerly; run toward Him with joy and confidence, calling on Him who made you for Himself. Death will surely come. Why not let it find you joyful, victorious, and confident—eager to go and meet God?
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This past weekend I attended a NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) Wilderness First Aid training here in Boise. I wanted to do this training because there have been several times where I have been out in the field, decently far from a hospital, without service. I realized that if anything were to happen, I really would have no idea what to do. Since I expect to spend more and more time outside, both for fun and work, I figured it is good for me to be prepared in case someone gets hurt.
Within the first few minutes of the class, I immediately felt out of place. During our brief introductions, where the icebreaker was to list your favorite way to get into the back-country, I realized that I was way out of my league. Almost all of the other students were back-country skiers, rock-climbers, backpackers, and mountain bikers. My nerdy, sheltered self– who broke her ankle attempting the very easiest route available at a bouldering gym– has never even seen snow, let alone ski!! I introduced myself, just said, “hiking” and then vowed to hide just how little I knew about outdoor adventuring.
Despite this rocky start, the class went well. These were two fully packed days: we learned what to do in case of cuts, burns, broken bones, sprained ankles, heatstroke, hypothermia, and more. We also learned how to be resourceful, improvising splints out of things we might have with us while out in the field. Throughout the entire weekend, we took full COVID precautions, with everyone wearing masks and gloves and checking temperatures at the door. We also were outside for the majority of the class.
All of the skills we learned were put to the test as we acted out scenarios that might happen in the back-country. We took turns being the patient and care-givers, mostly working in teams of two or three. To help with making the scenarios realistic, our instructors even used wound makeup to simulate cuts, bruises, and scrapes.
I left the training Sunday evening tired but feeling much more prepared for my days in the field than I’ve ever felt before. I now know what kinds of tools to bring for different trips and how to act under different scenarios. I hope that I will never have to use these skills, but now I am more confident in my ability to deal with trips that don’t go as planned. I also feel more capable of helping people I find during my adventures. Now, instead of panicking if someone is injured, I can say, “Hi, my name is Lili, and I have wilderness first aid training. Can I help you?”
Until next time!
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We’ll readily admit that there’s a major temptation when you reach the paradise island of Barbados to simply lay down your towel, find a rum-rich cocktail and just go about the ancient art of relaxing in the sun. And while we don’t begrudge anyone who does follow that tact (it’s a pretty amazing way to spend a sunny day), Barbados offers a huge selection of other things to see, do and experience.
This is an island nation with a long and colourful history, a truly unique cultural blend and an amazing culinary offering – not to mention immense beauty when you start to look inland. It’s possible to spend days on end in Barbados exploring all the island has to offer without ever placing a toe into the calm, blue waters of the Caribbean Sea.
So, if you’ve got a stop at Barbados planned for an upcoming cruise around the Caribbean islands, we’ve put together a list of the top things to do during a stop on the beautiful island.
The Mount Gay Rum Tour
The oldest existing brand of rum in the world, Mount Gay can trace its history back to 1703, and still remains as popular today in its home of Barbados and all around the world. Rum has been a major part of Barbadian culture for more than 300 years, so the Mount Gay Rum Tour provides much more than just a chance to sample the wares.
You’ll enjoy a tour through the history of Mount Gay rum, from its roots inspired by the sailors who visited Barbados to its modern day position as one of the world’s premier spirits. There’s also the chance to discover just how the Mount Gay distillery produces the world-famous rum which continues to wow generation after generation.
After a day of learning, it’s time to kick back and relax in the Mount Gay Verandah restaurant, where you’ll be treated to exquisite Bajan cuisine whilst looking out over the sea. And there’s always the opportunity to pick up a liquid souvenir in the gift shop.
Visit the Andromeda Botanic Gardens
There’s nowhere quite like the Andromeda Botanic Gardens to enjoy the lush plant life and vibrant wildlife of Barbados. A series of winding pathways take you in between unique trees not found anywhere else in the Caribbean, colourful flowers and other horticultural delights. Above, in the trees, birds belt out beautiful songs while small primates swing from branch to branch – creating a truly wild and unique experience.
The Andromeda Botanic Gardens have been going strong for over 60 years, and the six-acre site is now home to one of the Caribbean’s most comprehensive collections of exotic flowers. Orchids, palms, ferns, heliconia, hibiscus, bougainvillea, begonias and cacti are amongst the most eye-catching species on show.
Peace and tranquillity are spread through the entire park by a rolling stream which connects slumbering pools and enchanting waterfalls. A wonderful way to spend a couple of hours in beautiful Barbados.
Explore Harrison’s Cave
Recognised by many as Barbados’ number one attraction, Harrison’s Cave has been wowing crowds since it was opened to the public 35 years ago. A huge, beautiful limestone cave complete with stalactites and stalagmites, Harrison’s Cave can be explored by a small tram for just a few hours a day.
The tram will take you close enough to get up close and personal with stalactite and stalagmite formations. You’ll even get the chance to step off the tram and explore on foot at certain points of the journey. Perhaps the highlight of the Harrison’s Cave tour is The Great Hall, an affectionately-named cavern which is more than 50ft high.
First mentioned in historical documentation in 1795, the cave was completely forgotten for close to 200 years, before being rediscovered in the early 1970s. Today, it continues to provide an insight into the world underneath Barbados’ crust.
Head to St Nicholas Abbey
An old sugarcane plantation house, St Nicholas Abbey is a 17th-century Jacobean mansion in Saint Peter, Barbados. The house offers an insight into the colonial ruling of Barbados, and the extreme wealth which landowners came into when they settled on the island.
Today, the mansion is still the centrepiece of a large operating sugarcane plantation – with the plants processed into sugar in a factory eight miles away. The house remains wonderfully well preserved, giving guests the chance to explore just one of three Jacobean houses in the western hemisphere – drawing on Tudor and Georgian styles.
Listed as one of the seven wonders of Barbados, St Nicholas Abbey is now open to tour guests wishing to explore the house and the extensive gardens and orchards. There’s also a rum distillery to nosey around, where they produce the wonderful St. Nicholas Abbey Rum.
Hang Ten at Surfing School
For the more adventurous of you, Barbados is a great place to learn how to ride the waves. With calm, clean waters disturbed by just small waves, beginners can get their first taste of the surfboard in one of the island’s many surf schools. Almost every beach on the island is home to at least one surf school, so you’ll have plenty of choice of tutor.
Of all the surf schools on the island, we’d have to recommend Boosy’s. Headed up by Christian, who has 25 years’ surf experience and 10 years’ teaching experience, Boosy’s offers a no-pressure approach to surfing, helping everyone take to the seas in their own time – perfect if you’re not the most coordinated!
Scuba to the Sea’s Depths
Or if you’d rather plunge below sea level instead of trying desperately to balance on top of it, a scuba experience may be for you. The sea floor around Barbados is rich with sealife, coral reefs and even a few ancient shipwrecks. Whether you’re an experienced diver planning on searching for old pirate gold in the sunken wrecks or a relative novice happy to follow slow-moving schools of fish, there’s ample opportunity to explore the riches of Barbados’ underwater world.
Carlisle Marine Bay is, perhaps, the best place for those wanting to explore underwater wrecks. At the bottom of the sea sits Berwyn (a WWI tugboat) alongside a selection of newer boats which were intentionally sunk for the purpose of scuba experiences.
For those looking for fish and marine life, Maycocks Bay should be your first port of call, with a huge selection of different species swimming in and out of coral and barrel sponge formations.
Enjoy the Barbados Concorde Experience
Although visiting an aeronautical museum may not seem the most quintessentially Caribbean experience, the Barbados Concorde Experience is a fun and interesting day out. The fascination surrounding these amazing supersonic aircraft remains to this day, and one of the 20 Concorde aircraft which were completed sits in the Grantley Adams International Airport.
British Airways Concorde G-BOAE or Alpha Echo thrilled passengers and onlookers for years until Concorde’s retirement in 2003, but visitors to the experience can get close and admire the aircraft in all its glory. There’s even a chance to walk the red carpet and take a seat inside.
And after fitting all these great things into a trip to Barbados, the beaches are pretty amazing too!
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Yet Another New ExhibitDay Feature…
We just added the ability to track your event sponsorships in ExhibitDay.
Each event in your ExhibitDay workspace now has a new [Sponsorships] tab. Under the Sponsorships tab, you can enter the descriptions of all your sponsorships for the event (e.g. “Attendee Badge Sponsorship”). Additionally, you can keep notes about your sponsorships and attach sponsorship invoices.
Hope you find the new Sponsorship Tracking functionality useful, and, as always, we look forward to all your feedback.
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Posted on April 21, 2016
By Tracey L. Matthews
Some schools acquire Gale resources on a state-wide level, offering broad access to our authoritative resources. But not everyone knows they’re available. Detroit’s (MI) Cody Academy of Public Leadership is one example.
In the course of setting up a mentoring program nearly two years ago with Cody High School’s Academy of Public Leadership, one of the first things we learned was that the staff was unaware they had access to any reference content. Like many other schools in the Detroit school district, their media specialist positions had been eliminated, leaving busy and challenged teachers with no help identifying resources for their students, who not surprisingly relied primarily on Google for their research needs.
Our first service to Cody was to hold a training session with Cody staff to introduce them to the Michigan Electronic Library (MeL), through which they had easy access to a wide variety of reference and periodical databases, including Gale products like Opposing Viewpoints In Context.
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Awakened by the morning sun - a guest in the Lexow manor
“Have I really thought of everything?” - this thought suddenly arises when I am sitting on the train in the direction of the Mecklenburg Lake District at noon. While the train rushes past green and slowly changing colors of color forests, I find that I have packed everything - including the longing for a relaxing break in the country. The latter - I hope - should be in the "Lexow manor house“To be breastfed.
After my eyes have wandered sufficiently over the landscape, I do one of my favorite things to do while traveling by train and pull out my book. For the next hour I read about the fact that people are basically good and slowly a wonderful feeling of relaxation sets in.
Relaxed by train and bike to the Mecklenburg Lake District
After almost two hours on the train, my travel companion Adam and I get off in Waren an der Müritz, Germany's largest inland lake. From here it is still a good hour by bike to the tranquil village of Walow, where the "Gutshaus Lexow" is located. The listed country house, which is run by Bettina Buschow and Patrick Oldendorf and where we will spend the next two nights, is framed by meadows and fields.
Fish rolls from the regional fishing cooperative
At the recommendation of the hosts, we fortify ourselves in advance with a tasty fish sandwich from "Fischer's kitchen“Near the train station. In addition to fresh fish from the region's fishing cooperative, there are also other delicacies, including delicious ice cream sundaes. I fall in love with the vanilla ice cream with pumpkin seed oil and caramelized pumpkin seeds that tastes great on a sunny autumn afternoon like today.
On the bicycle path that runs alongside the road, the autumn sun, which bathes the surrounding sunflower fields in a beautiful light, leads to the accommodation. We finally arrive right on time for dinner. Still fully satisfied, we promise to try out the house's small dinner menu extensively the following day.
The bathtub in the Lexow manor is a real treat after long bike rides
So we move into our "Friedrichsruh" room and are amazed at the large bathtub, which in the next few days should prove to be a real asset - especially after long bike tours. There is also a sofa here, on which you can make yourself wonderfully comfortable with a book. Overjoyed and a little exhausted, we fall into the cozy bed and it doesn't take long before our eyes close all by themselves.
The next morning the rooster next door wakes us up. Thanks to a small selection of teas and French press in the room, we don't have to go far for the first hot drink of the day and start the day with a morning coffee in bed.
Oven-warm rolls and regional specialties for breakfast
Then it goes over to the main building for breakfast, for which the employee Nicole is responsible. She welcomes us warmly and the generous breakfast buffet consisting of oven-warm rolls, regional sausage and cheese specialties, homemade jams, muesli, yoghurt and fresh fruit really leaves nothing to be desired. Fresh quince juice or optionally another coffee with oat milk tastes good with it.
Excursion tips around the Lexow manor
With renewed energy, you can start cycling well rested to explore the area. We recommend a visit to the small farm shop in Göhren-Lebbin, which offers a wide range of organic products. I am particularly happy about the alkaline bath salt, which is said to have a detoxifying effect and lands directly in my basket so that I can try it out that same evening.
A trip to the island town of Malchow with its pretty old town and monastery is also nice. There are also numerous restaurants here, some of which are located directly on the charming swing bridge, which lets boats through every hour. We too take it easy today and enjoy the village calm - before the storm.
A candlelight dinner
In the late afternoon - I am "detoxifying" in the bathtub - it gets windier and suddenly all the lights go out. A power outage in town. Fortunately, the manor house has a gas-powered stove, so that our previously booked dinner can still take place. With romantic candlelight we enjoy fresh pasta alongside the other guests and the very special atmosphere, which is also taken by the employee Anja and the chef Fritzi with a dose of humor and serenity.
The lights go on again for a few hours - but we leave the candle that we took to the room with us to keep burning and enjoy the special atmosphere a little longer.
Say goodbye to the rural idyll in the Lexow manor
The next morning it is time to say goodbye to our beautiful room, the courteous staff: inside and the wonderful country idyll, which has more than satisfied the longing for a relaxing break and which no longer needs to be packed back into the travel bag . Instead, as the grand finale, a guest present ends up in my pocket - a homemade herbal salt from the chef Fritzi, with which I can conjure up a portion of serenity and humor that prevails at Gutshaus Lexow at all times back into my own four walls.
Lisa helped set up the Good Travel Blog and will write for us as a freelance author in the future. She is passionate about traveling and dancing around the world with a small ecological footprint.
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Music lovers, get ready to love American pop-rock band Hanson all over again as they make their much-awaited return to Asia as part of their “Shout It Out World Tour.”
Formed by brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac in their native town of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Hanson has been making music together for nearly two decades. In 1997, the release of their first major label album Middle of Nowhere introduced their out-of-the-blue, soul-inspired brand of American pop-rock ‘n’ roll to the world. The album sold over 10 million copies worldwide and earned the band three Grammy nominations.
The band is best known for their phenomenal hit single “MMMBop,” which reached #1 in 27 countries. Their other hits from the same album include “Where’s the Love,” “I Will Come To You” and “Weird.” Hanson released the Christmas album “Snowed In” in 1997 and another studio album in 2000, “This Time Around,” with hit singles “This Time Around” and “If Only” before they launched their own independent record company in 2003. Under 3CG Records, they released the album “Underneath” in 2004 with hit singles “Penny & Me” and “Lost Without Each Other.” Their independent moves paid off, building a brand that has grown with successful independent albums, singles and tours, during a decade when music sales plummeted. In addition, alongside the launch of their 2007 album “The Walk,” they championed calls for action on humanitarian efforts, galvanizing tens of thousands of people around the world to participate in barefoot one-mile walks to fight HIV/AIDS and extreme poverty in sub-Saharan Africa.
On their fifth studio album, “Shout It Out,” they deliver a powerful group of soulful, melodic tunes that will leave you with a contagious sense of optimism for the future and welcomed reminiscence for American rock ‘n’ roll. “Shout It Out” is a collection of finely crafted, R&B-flavored pop-rock, a homage to the music that inspired Hanson when they started out.
“The anatomy of our band is similar to a ‘70s rock band – white guys from the Midwest who grew up listening to ‘50s and ‘60s soul, who are mixing guitars, with vintage keys and melodic songs,” Taylor Hanson says.
Adds Isaac, “We’ll always be a bit rootsy ‘cause it’s in the Oklahoma soil, but what we’ve never stopped aspiring to is the great songwriters and performers who struck a chord with us first, that early rock and roll and soul music from Chuck Berry to Otis Redding. We’ve rediscovered that aspiration on this record. There’s a little more swing and a little more air.”
While “Shout It Out” looks back in time musically, it also represents forward movement for Hanson. “We love playing classic songs,” says Zac Hanson. “But we never sat down and wrote our version of what that sounds like until now.”
“Shout It Out” showcases not only the music of Hanson, but many aspects that have allowed the band to survive and stay relevant. “The album is about being alive, and the contrasts we are faced with,” Taylor says. “We’ve come from a generation leaving the analog world and moving into an interconnected culture at risk of forgetting where it came from. This album tries to put together those pieces, but with a bit of melody to back it up.”
While the new album draws inspiration from the past, Hanson is looking to an exciting new era for the band. Their insatiable desire to innovate with technology – seen in their plans to incorporate mobile live streaming video both onstage and off – is building an even stronger fan connection.
Catch Hanson on March 30 at Smart Araneta Coliseum and Cebu on March 31 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel.
Tickets for the Manila show are now available at all Ticketnet outlets and at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Box Office. For details, log on to www.ticketnet.com.ph or call 911-5555.
The shows are presented by DAYLY Entertainment in association with Rockstar Touring and LAMC Productions.
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The Indiana State Library was thrilled that the annual Difference Is You conference was finally able to be held in-person. The theme “Refresh and Recharge” was chosen for the 2022 conference because we wanted to focus on wellness topics to complement the library topics.
David Seckman, director of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, appeared as our keynote speaker. David shared his philosophy regarding public libraries and work. The following is a description of his keynote speech:
Three Wishes for You
David has three simple, but important, wishes for you based on his years of study in positive and organizational psychology and his experience leading libraries. Have you ever wondered why some teams are highly productive, creative and innovative while other teams with similar levels of talent and experience seem to be stuck in neutral?
He answered those questions when he talked about how practicing “kind communication” can help determine the success of your interactions with co-workers and customers alike. Discover the most important ingredient to improving team dynamics, according to a large research project sponsored by Google. Gain an understanding about the three types of collaborative styles at work and which one is the most beneficial to organizational and personal success.
After the keynote, Jacob Speer, State Librarian, revealed the winner of the Difference is You Award as Maureen Haub, cataloger and clerk, at the Milford Public Library. The people that nominated her were excited when they were notified. He also reported the names of all those who were nominated for the DIY Award and asked them to stand for recognition.
The rest of the day was spent learning about various databases or resources that libraries use. Wellness topics included yoga, mindfulness and a session from two representatives of NAMI Indiana that spoke about mental illness. Of course, we had to make sure we had a genealogy session to round out the offerings so Angela Porter, genealogy librarian at the Indiana State Library, presented free internet resources that patrons and librarians can use in their genealogy research.
There were many comments made afterwards about how nice it was to be back in-person and one person relayed that it was “one of the best conferences she had been to in 26 years.”
This blog post was submitted by Kara Cleveland, Professional Development Office supervisor at the Indiana State Library.
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by Zairil Khir Johari
Jun 27, 2014
Zairil Khir Johari draws similarities between Germany and Malaysia but finds how Germany’s system of federalism is efficiently decentralised and embedded with check-and-balance mechanisms at every level.
I WAS in Berlin when I came across Canadian astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield. And no, it wasn’t because of his creative space recording of David Bowie’s 1969 hit single, Space Oddity, which generated more than 22 million YouTube views before it was removed recently following the expiry of its copyright term.
Instead, Hadfield, who is also well known for having a keen photographic eye, happened to be in the headlines for a particularly poignant photograph he had taken of Berlin from space.
The now famous shot, taken at night from the International Space Station, illustrates a cobweb of lights with a bright white core radiating from the heart of the city where the government quarter lies.
Sprouting out from that core, the picture takes an interesting twist. The entire western half of the web is peppered with bright white lights, while the eastern half emanates softer, yellow glows. Two contrasting halves: one white and bright, one yellow and dim.
Although 24 years has passed since the reunification of Germany in 1990, the legacy of one of Europe’s greatest divisions could not have been clearer than in that photograph.
The separation of colours as seen from space is not simply the result of two different town-planning approaches, but rather the remains of what was a horrific war and decades of bitter separation.
This historical experience was evident throughout my many interactions during my week-long working visit to Germany. In almost every briefing and discussion with officials and legislators, whether at the state (Landtag) or federal (Bundestag and Bundesrat) level, there was always a sense of a large chip weighing down their shoulders. This was especially true of older Germans.
One of the key aims of my visit was to learn about the German political and legislative systems, as well as the division of powers between the different branches and tiers of government. In these areas, I found that Malaysia and Germany have many things in common. Yet, at the same time, we are also quite dissimilar in the very same areas that we share commonalities.
Take, for example, the structural makeup of our two countries. Malaysia and Germany are both federations made up of constituent federal states. In Malaysia, we have 13 states and three federal territories (Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya).
Germany also has 13 states and three city-states (Bremen, Hamburg and Berlin). Both countries practise a three-tier government system — federal, state and municipal.
Also, contrary to one’s instinctive opinion, Germany is also a relatively young democracy, sharing with Malaysia a post-war foundation that forms the basis for the modern polities that exist in both countries today.
Non-negotiable separation of powers
However, the structural similarities between our two countries are just that — merely similarities in structure. Germany’s system of federalism, unlike our grossly over-centralised aberration, is efficiently decentralised and embedded with check-and-balance mechanisms at every level.
Underlying the German Republic is a written constitution known as the Basic Law (Grundgesetz) of Germany. Instituted after the war in 1949, the Basic Law was crafted with the clear intention of ensuring that a potential dictator could never again monopolise power.
As such, the values of human rights and human dignity, as well as the principles of democracy, republicanism, social responsibility and federalism, were fused together as immutable elements of the Basic Law. These key components are entrenched in what is known as the “Eternity Clause” of Article 79(3) of the Basic Law and cannot be removed, repealed or amended by normal legislative process.
There is no doubt that this clear and non-negotiable separation of powers is shaped by the historical experience of Germany. Following two devastating wars, systematic genocide and the (very legitimate) rise to power of arguably the most notorious dictator of all time, there was a dire need to ensure that history never repeated itself.
The thinking behind this was carefully explained to us by the president of the Berlin state parliament during our visit to his august house: “During the time of the National Socialists [the Nazi Party], the executive dominated everything. Every other branch of government, including the legislative body, was sidelined. Hence, a clear and irreversible pact that made clear the division of powers had to be made.”
Besides the permanent guarantees enshrined in the Basic Law, the legislative branch was also created in such a way as to ensure a fair degree of checks and balances. Therefore, the German Parliament is composed of two bodies — the Bundestag, whose membership is elected directly, and the Bundesrat, which is composed of delegates from each state government.
As a result, the law-making process in Germany has to follow a strict procedure of obtaining approval from both the Bundestag and the Bundesrat, with the latter holding powerful veto rights over legislation.
In Malaysia, the Dewan Negara or Senate was originally meant to play a similar role in representing the interests of the various states against the Dewan Rakyat. However, its membership has since been diluted to the point that state-elected senators are now outnumbered almost two to one by federally appointed senators.
At the same time, the Senate holds no effective veto power, as a rejection only means a delay of one year before it is sent to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for royal assent (where there is also no room for veto).
The same check-and-balance mechanism holds true for other areas in Germany as well. In a discussion with a cross-partisan group of legislators from the Brandenburg state parliament, it was explained to us that power in areas such as education, media and law enforcement is decentralised to the states so that “there would never again be a central government that is able to wield total control over the mental development of young Germans, disseminate their propaganda at will, or use the police to terrorise the people”.
Another area that I found quite interesting was the German model of fiscal distribution. Unlike in Malaysia where the cumulative total of all state budgets make up about 6% of the federal budget, there is a clear revenue-sharing formula in Germany that ensures equitable growth among the states. In addition, there is even a financial equalisation scheme that effectively makes richer, more developed states contribute to the development of poorer, less-developed regions.
Of course, no system is without its flaws. Debates abound about whether there is too much decentralisation in certain areas. For example, the highly decentralised nature of education has resulted in states having vastly different standards in schools. At the same time, richer states are also beginning to question the need to continue subsidising poorer ones, while the Bundestag-Bundesrat dynamic also occasionally results in legislative stalemates.
Another interesting aspect of the Germany polity that I came across is encapsulated in the phrase “consensus-driven politics”, in which political decision-making is predicated upon the consensual agreement of all parties concerned.
The personification of this feature is the third-term Chancellor herself, Angela Merkel, who is today the leader of a robust government referred to as the Grand Coalition, an alliance of two parties that are not only the two largest, but also the two with the most opposing ideologies. Combined, the Grand Coalition of the Christian Democrats and the Social Democrats command 504 out of 631 seats in the Bundestag.
Even more interesting is the process of creating the Grand Coalition, which took two to three months to materialise following last year’s general election. Before either side could shake hands, an internal process of consensus building had to be conducted, in which both parties ratified a 185-page coalition agreement through internal party referendums.
At a more micro level, my discussions with a senior government official revealed that even Cabinet meetings and parliamentary agendas are usually agreed to in advance. Nothing appears on the Cabinet agenda, said the official who occasionally sits in on such meetings, unless a decision has already been agreed upon beforehand.
This penchant for consensus building, I was told, stems from the Germans’ dislike for open political discord. Instead, they prefer their politicians to settle matters behind closed doors before presenting their views to the public. While some may put it down to political culture, I see it as another direct corollary of Germany’s traumatic war experience and subsequent separation. As a result, negotiation is infinitely preferred over conflict.
It does not matter who is in power
Today, no one can deny that Germany has become Europe’s economic powerhouse, characterised by trend-bucking growth figures, healthy employment and income levels, as well as a social system that more than adequately caters for its citizens’ welfare.
Yet, at the same time, it can be argued that most of Germany’s current success would not have been possible were it not for a system that provides for political stability and bureaucratic efficiency.
Somehow, it all ties back to Germany’s historical experience. As heavy as the chip on the shoulder is, the fact is that it has somehow forced German society to agree upon a socio-political compact that, at least on paper, ensures dignity for its citizens, accountability in governance, and enough safeguards to guarantee the immutability of its key principles.
As one senior German academic said to me during a discussion: “The system in Germany is constructed such that no matter what happens or who is in power, it matters not to the German people. This is because everyone has to play by the same rules. And these rules are non-negotiable.”
Zairil Khir Johari is executive director of the Penang Institute and MP for Bukit Bendera
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Hydroelectric power is one of the oldest and largest sources of renewable energy which uses the natural flow of moving water to generate electricity. As per the Central Electricity Authority, India has assessed hydropower potential of about 1,45,320 MW (excluding the small hydropower projects), out of which 29% has been developed and nearly 10% is under construction. The contribution of the Himalayan rivers in total installed hydropower capacity in India stands lower than that of the Peninsular rivers, which underscores the need to focus on leveraging the untapped potential of the Himalayan states.
Prospects of hydropower production in Himalayan states:
Hydropower potential is high in the northern and north-eastern regions of India. Arunachal Pradesh has the largest unexploited hydropower potential of 47 GW, followed by Uttarakhand with 12 GW.
- Perennial rivers: India has been blessed with perennial Himalayan rivers such as the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Indus, which have large catchment areas compared to the Peninsular rivers that offer huge potential for the development of hydropower projects.
- Voluminous rivers: The Himalayan rivers, on account of receiving waters from both glaciers and monsoon, have high volumes of water flow that are conducive to generating hydroelectricity. e.g., Tehri, Dam situated at the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Bhilganga rivers in the Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.
- Favourable features of Himalayan rivers: Hydroelectricity production is supported by characteristics of rivers in Himalayan states, such as energetic steep rivers carving out cascades, gorges, V-shaped valleys and waterfalls. For instance- the Bhakra Nangal dam is constructed on the Sutlej River at the site of Bhakra Gorge near Rupnagar.
- Steep slopes- The high gradient of mountainous states proves advantageous for the generation of hydroelectricity since the kinetic energy of fast-flowing rivers is sufficient to move turbines. Dependable power generation from the peninsular rivers requires impounding of water during the monsoon season, but the Himalayan rivers do not face such a problem since their flow is appreciable even during the critical winter months.
- Demand factor- Given the higher population in North India and increasing thrust on industrial and agricultural growth, the exploitation of hydropower potential in the Himalayan states will be advantageous. Hydropower is highly relevant for grid integration of renewable energy and for balancing infirmities.
- Favourable policies- The government has set a target of achieving renewable energy installed capacity of 450 GW by 2030 as a carbon-offsetting measure in the wake of Climate Change. So, the thrust on green and cheap, non-fossil fuel-based energy sources is being encouraged, which has led to hydropower contributing roughly 12 per cent of the power generated in 2020-21. Large hydropower projects have been recognised as renewable energy sources in the year 2019.
- Tectonic instability- The Himalayan states fall under seismic zones 4 and 5, where the Indian plate is considered to be still thrusting against the Eurasian plate, often inducing earthquakes in the region. The creation of hydropower projects in such fragile regions further raises concerns of reservoir-induced earthquakes as well. E.g.; Tehri dam
- Concerns over slope stability- The hydropower projects in the Himalayan region involve deforestation and blasting activities to cut the rocks that have an adverse effect on slope stability. This results in landslides and floods that are devastating.
- Siltation- The Himalayas being young fold mountains experience high levels of erosion. This causes the sediment load to accumulate in the rivers, which poses hurdles in hydropower projects such as heavy siltation. The costs of construction, maintenance and operation of such projects increase as a result.
The Joshimath land subsidence because of Tapovan Vishnugarh project is a case in point.
- Transboundary nature of rivers- Damming of rivers such as the Indus and Brahmaputra on account of being trans-national often a cause of conflict between India and its neighbouring countries like China and Pakistan. For instance– dispute between India and Pakistan regarding Kishenganga, Baglidhar, Pakal Dul, Lower Kalnai etc.
- Inter-state conflicts- The Subansiri hydroelectric power project demonstrates the disputes between the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The construction of dams by upper riparian states and issues concerning dam mismanagement and control often cause problems for the lower-riparian states.
- Environmental clearances- The progress on hydropower projects is often hindered by inordinate delays in granting of environmental clearances to the projects. Several HEPs were dropped or had their design and capacity modified due to environmental considerations.
- Land acquisition issues- Large hydropower projects demand vast swathes of land, which results in protests by locals on account of loss of livelihood and unsatisfactory rehabilitation and compensation. Due to the low skill sets of the population in the Himalayan states, the youth face challenges in finding suitable new employment.
- Climate Change- The rapidly retreating glaciers, changing monsoon patterns, and growing frequency of extreme weather events like heatwaves, droughts, floods, glacial lake outbursts etc., add to the apprehensions regarding the feasibility of hydropower projects in the ecologically fragile and geologically young landform in India. More research and studies on the impacts of Climate Change and the feasibility of such projects need to be undertaken.
IMPLICATIONS OF HYDROPOWER PROJECTS
- Energy security- The decisions pertaining to coal phase-out in the long run and the rising energy needs of the economy necessitate hiking the share of non-fossil fuel energy resources in which electricity produced from hydropower from Himalayan rivers will play a crucial role.
- Addressing energy poverty- There are still many pockets of the Himalayan states that lack access to reliable 24*7 electricity. Leveraging the electricity potential of the Himalayan states will prove to be a boon.
- Industrial development- Reliable power is one of the deciding factors for industrial location and development. Utilising energy production from Himalayan rivers would usher industrial growth and help balance regional growth in the country.
- Achieving INDCs: Hydropower being a renewable energy resource, would help India achieve its Nationally Determined Contributions, such as ensuring at least a 40% of share of non-fossil fuels-based installed energy capacity by 2030.
- Change in e-flow- The construction of dams and reservoirs tends to change the natural water flow and chemistry, which has a direct bearing on the whole river ecosystem, thus adversely influencing the flora and fauna of the region.
- Flash floods- The breaking of dams may cause devastating flash floods skin to Kedarnath floods, claiming the lives of many.
- Loss of livelihood: The local population getting displaced due to the construction of dams and reservoirs find it difficult to sustain their lives, because their traditional occupations are affected, and secondly, they often have low-level skills that increase unemployment and distress further.
- Loss of biodiversity- The loss of habitats due to deforestation and damming of rivers is likely to accelerate the rate of extinction of already endangered species, such as the Gangetic River dolphin, and Bengal Tigers, among many others. The Himalayas are one of the 4 biodiversity hotspots of India.
- Contamination of groundwater- Studies indicate increased levels of water pollution due to increased load of salinity and heavy metals in the groundwater.
- GHG emissions- The growing body of evidence suggests the release of greenhouse gases such as methane and carbon dioxide from the man-made water reservoirs due to aerobic and anaerobic degradation of organic matter in the water.
- Noise pollution- The local population of the Himalayan states complain of high noise pollution from the construction and operation of large hydropower projects.
Official data indicates that only about 10,000 MW of hydropower could be added over the last 10 years. However, roughly 12,340 MW of hydropower capacity addition is planned by 2026. Barring a few small projects in central and southern India, most are in the North and North-eastern states. For making these projects successful and sustainable, it is vital to address the key challenges associated with them and bring in expertise from developed nations like the USA and Europe, which have already developed over 70-80% of their total hydroelectricity potential. The launch of the geospatial energy map of India streamlined processes for clearances and river interlinking are good steps in this direction.
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Strong, active partnerships build customer success in Maillefer’s “House of Experts” concept. There is a constant dialogue for cable & pipe extrusion performance to its optimum.
Strong, active partnerships in building key customer success are core drivers in Maillefer’s “House of Experts” concept. Partnerships need continuous nurturing and are constantly tailored to ensure the best possible operating performance and most productive business relationships. The life cycle of Maillefer’s technology solutions lasts over decades. It enables constant sustainable improvements through upgrade value packages or proactive maintenance activity.
Modernization and the assurance that production lines perform at their maximum require a wide scope of measures applied continuously. The process is a constant dialogue where restrictions, challenges, and opportunities are weighed and discussed, ultimately driving the line performance to its optimum.
Maillefer provides a full portfolio of potential measures. In addition to upgrading modules, we provide proactive maintenance, spare program solutions, line audits, performance recommendations, training of operators, and extensions of line capabilities end product scope.
We love to challenge the limits and question what was previously taken for granted. Our mission is to provide our partners with new opportunities to succeed, run production at the highest level, and ensure you stay ahead of the competition. Within our Factory System portfolio, we provide customers with new plant designs or extensions for existing sites. We simulate and optimize current operations to prolong the equipment’s lifetime further.
We welcome partners to join our R&D programs. Maillefer’s world-leading technology centers are always there to serve. We believe in continued co-development of processes and technology, throughout the life cycle of the equipment. It brings excellence in performance. Maillefer Services help customers globally with strong local presence. Our technology teams welcome you to challenge the future together.
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Some days ago I posted that I was writing a report for one of my courses at the University of Sussex. I chose to research on FON. The aim of this paper is to show a factual description of how this company is using technology in its business model, nothing more, nothing less :-)
He founded his first company in 1984 while he was studying a BA in New York. He also holds a MA in International Affairs and a MA in Business Administration from Columbia University. His successful companies include:
Urban Capital A real state company based in New York City by which he became a successful entrepreneur and won part of his fortune. Raised about 12 million dollars.
Medicorp Sciences A biotechnology company Martin Varsavsky started with Cesar Milstein, winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine and Doctor Claudio Cuello. Although it was not a great success, it was not a failure either. They were among the first to create AIDS and Cancer products of various kinds.
Viatel Founded in 1991, Viatel is a now a specialist provider of high quality communication services to businesses and carriers.
The original idea behind Viatel was to use the cheapest-at-that-time (70%) telephone rates in the USA to make calls to and from other countries using a call-back method. This method would revolutionize the way phone calls were made around the world.
After this, Viatel created the first pan European fibre optic network.
Jazztel Jazztel, a telephone company that became the largest CLEC (competitive local exchange carrier, a telephone company that competes with an incumbent local exchange carrier) and is now the second largest publicly traded telecom in Spain, which is worth 400 million euros in the Madrid Stock Exchange.
Ya.com Ya.com is the second largest Internet content company in Spain. It was founded in 1999 with an initial investment of 38 million dollars and was sold to T-Online, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telecom in 2000 for 550 million euros.
FON is a company that is trying to make up a Wifi world in which every single user who has access to broadband would share their broadband connection to allow any other person to use it and get connected to the Internet and, also, make profit out of it.
How It Works
What FON is trying to do is what Skype is doing, but in terms of Wifi, creating a shared network. Basically, it wants every user to convert their Wifi router into a FON router, by which it would share a portion of its bandwidth to create a FON network, what would be called a Hot Spot.
A hot spot is a place in which access to the Internet is offered under a pay-as-you-go rate through a wireless connection. This is usually found in cafés, airports, stations, etc.
This is supposed to be done by upgrading the firmware’s software of the wifi router to a version created specially by FON. By doing this, the router would become an internet Hot Spot allowing anyone near-by to get connected to the internet in different ways. The router would share part of its bandwidth to outside users depending on how the owner of the hot spot configures the router:
Linus: The user sets up their router so it becomes a hot spot. The user receives in return, permission to use any FON enabled hot spot to get connected to the internet for free.
Bill: The user sets up their router so it becomes a hot spot. What the user receives in return is a part (50%) of the profit generated by the use of a hot spot. Hot spots can then be accessed by Linus users for free and other users who would pay for it.
These other users are what FON call aliens. People who need to access the internet at some point if they are in the range of one of these FON hot spots. These payments can be done thanks to the software installed in FON enabled routers.
Right now FON does not have this payment method ready, but they promise it would be finished by March 2006.
What FON is using
FON is about technology. It surely could not exist without technology. It relies on some different technologies (i.e. broadband internet connection, Wifi, linux, etc.) that are commodities right now. Technologies we would not have thought of being inexpensive some years ago.
First of all, broadband is the preferred Internet connection. Price reductions has allowed mainstream adoption and Internet connection speeds of 512Kbps, 1Mbps or even more are common these days at a reasonable price. These speeds are more than enough for the average Internet user, which browses the Internet, do some shopping, read emails, etc., unless high demanding tasks are required. Dial-up connections seem like something from the past.
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) is the buzzword used to group almost all wireless technologies used these days. Wifi has been a revolution. It allows the so-called ubiquitous computing allowing anyone, any gadget, to be connected to the net. It has also made network deployment much more inexpensive and easier due to the lack of cables, which is a couple of the reasons why this technology has been widely adopted by consumers as well as companies. Although the wireless technology lays some concerns about security that we are not going to discuss in this document, it is a fact that it has helped widespread Internet connections. There are many cases of towns offering free wireless access to the Internet these days to any inhabitant that wishes to. There is even some extensive research being done on how wireless can be deployed safely and effectively in planes, to allow passengers to remain connected in long haul flights.
The operating system GNU/Linux has also been revolutionary, introducing free and open source movement in our lives. There are many technical reasons as well as philosophical reasons why the free and open source movement is improving the computing world that we are not going to see here. The main point is that FON leverages the use of free and open source to pursue its objective: creating a global wifi network.
The idea behind FON is that they want to control, up to a degree, the software that governs wifi routers. A wifi router is basically a device that provides a wireless signal and allows other devices to connect to it. It also routes all packets coming from all these devices appropriately, be it the Internet or the local network. Depending on the vendor, there are a variety of features available to the end user, such as extra security, statistics or a user-friendly configuration menu, which lets the owner or administrator configure it to suit their needs. Usually, the software these devices operate under (their operating system) is fixed in a firmware memory at factory and the user is not given any possibility to modify it. But Linksys, a company owned by Cisco, produced a wi-fi router whose operating system was based on GNU/Linux. In order to comply with the General Public License (GPL) under which Linux was released, Linksys published all the source files used to control the device. This not only allowed anyone to be able to understand how it all worked, but it also allowed third parties to modify the sources and come up with a different version of the firmware, even improving it. Linksys has benefited from this as sales of these devices have risen quite significantly.
FON uses all of the aforementioned technologies to offer a customised version of the firmware of these devices, or even sell new devices with the firmware loaded, so users need only plug them into their network. By doing this they become FON Internet hot spots joining their network and benefiting in one-way or another.
Revenues would come, apparently, from potential users of these hot spots, probably in the long term, if enough hot spots are deployed and they seem attractive to users as to be willing to pay for it. Other methods would include advertising and the use of other auxiliary products. One of these is the WifiFon, a wifi enabled phone that would be able to join any wireless connection to the Internet and make cheap calls using VoIP, just like the way Skype is making its profit. So far this option is only advertised on FON´s website, but there are no rates published or options for buying this device.
As a new feature, FON now features a brother website based on the excellent Google maps website to create custom maps showing hot spots near you. This is another example of how FON is leveraging technology, in this case one provided by a third party, to gain some advantages over competitors, at this point non-existent.
Technology in this company
It is obvious that this company bases all its value on technology. The continuous reduction of broadband connections fosters widespread use of the Internet among citizens. Wireless is still the state of the art in innovations. It is still being developed as many new protocols, speeds and features are being created right now. The possibilities of these new devices and the way they could be used remain hard to imagine. The operating system GNU/Linux created by a, then, Finnish student in 1991, has also fostered a new way in which we can conceive business. Not only that, it now allows anyone of us with the appropriate technical skills to do custom modifications to the software running in commodity devices such as wifi routers, VCRs, etc. All these things were very difficult to imagine some years ago.
Others companies are well aware of this and are trying to take advantage of all these technologies as not to lose track. Google is one example of such companies. For example, they are trying to deploy a wifi network in San Francisco. In fact, there are even rumours spreading that Google is interested in investing in FON.
Nevertheless there are some concerns about FON and the way it becomes profitable. One major drawback is ISP and Phone Companies that have special policies that forbid their clients from reselling their bandwidth. There are also some other concerns regarding security. Wifi networks are not a good example of security for many technical reasons. It seems that relaying the control of consumers’ routers to a private company has raised some voices against this project.
Whether this company may be profitable or not is still unknown. There are many questions that remain unanswered and there are a variety of opinions on what this company is trying to do. Some argue that the world tends to make free wireless access while others see this as a challenging opportunity for a company to set up a new business model.
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Hey fellow travelers and frequent flyers! Ever been to Portland International Airport (PDX)? If you haven’t, you’re in for a treat. And if you have, well, we get it – you probably miss it already. PDX isn’t just an airport; it’s an experience. It’s where the Pacific Northwest vibe welcomes you with open arms, even before you step out into the city itself.
So, What Makes PDX So Special?
First things first, PDX is Oregon’s largest airport, handling a whopping 90% of the state’s passenger traffic. That’s almost 20 million passengers annually! But don’t let the numbers scare you. This airport is surprisingly easy to navigate, with a compact layout that makes getting from point A to B a breeze. We know the hassle of rushing through sprawling terminals, so we appreciate PDX’s efficient design.
What truly sets PDX apart is its unique charm. The airport is a microcosm of Portland itself, brimming with local art, quirky shops, and of course, delicious food and drinks. You’ll find everything from local coffee roasters to craft breweries, ensuring you get a taste of Portland’s renowned culinary scene even before you leave the airport.
Places Not to Miss Inside Portland International Airport
We get it, sometimes layovers can be a drag. But at PDX, it’s actually a chance to experience some of the best that Portland has to offer. Here are a few spots you won’t want to miss:
- Powell’s Books: You can’t visit Portland without experiencing Powell’s, and luckily, they have a mini outpost at PDX. Browse their selection of books, magazines, and gifts – it’s the perfect way to pass the time.
- Made in Oregon: Looking for unique souvenirs? Made in Oregon has got you covered. They offer a wide array of locally made products, from handcrafted jewelry to gourmet snacks.
- Country Cat Dinner House & Bar: Craving some Southern comfort food with a Pacific Northwest twist? Head over to Country Cat for mouthwatering fried chicken, biscuits, and other hearty dishes.
- Hopworks Urban Brewery: Beer lovers rejoice! Hopworks is a Portland institution, and their airport location serves up a variety of their award-winning brews alongside tasty pub fare.
- Stumptown Coffee Roasters: Need a caffeine fix? Stumptown is a Portland favorite, and their PDX cafe is the perfect spot to grab a latte, cold brew, or pastry.
Parking at PDX: We’ve Got You Covered
Okay, let’s talk about the less glamorous but essential part of air travel: parking. We all know the struggle of circling the lot, desperately searching for an empty spot. Luckily, Portland Internatioal Airport Parking has options to suit every need and budget.
There’s the convenient Hourly Garage, perfect for quick pickups and drop-offs. For longer stays, the Daily Garage offers a more economical option. And if you’re looking to save even more, the Economy Lot is a short shuttle ride away. But hey, we know the hassle of shuttles and lugging around your bags, so we’ve got an even better solution…
The Secret Weapon: Off-Site Parking at PDX
Want to make your PDX experience even smoother? We’ve got a secret weapon for you: One Stop Parking. This online platform allows you to pre-book your parking at off-site lots near PDX, often at a fraction of the cost of airport parking.
Not only do you save money, but you also get the peace of mind knowing your spot is secured. Plus, many off-site lots offer extra perks like shuttle service to and from the terminal, luggage assistance, and even car washes!
One Stop Parking makes it easy to compare prices, read reviews, and choose the perfect lot for your needs. They partner with reputable companies that prioritize customer service, so you can rest assured that your car is in good hands.
Parking at Portland International Airport can be as easy as booking a spot at the PDX Holiday Inn for only $5.76 per day. Airpark Portland also offers affordable parking with even more services that make your parking experience as easy as pie!
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As a result, the rodents have grown used to foraging on the spilled seeds, which they collect in underground storage areas where they can be discovered and dug up by grizzly bears. Grain-conditioned bears may frequent the railway more often than usual, resulting in increased mortality by trains strikes.
Furthermore, the dispersal, following caching and digestion of such seeds by both squirrels and bears, could lead to the spread and establishment of those agricultural plants in the area.
The case is investigated and discussed by members of the University of Alberta‘s research team of Julia Elizabeth Put, Laurens Put and Dr. Colleen Cassady St. Clair. Their study is published in the open access journal Nature Conservation.
It all began when members of the team found a grain-filled midden that was visited by a bear near where the same bear had bluff-charged Parks Canada employees. At the time, the researchers were investigating possible explanations for causes of grizzly bear mortality on the adjacent railway. Thus, an unexpected opportunity to document interactions between species and how those can lead to human-wildlife conflicts presented itself to the scientists.
The three basic questions brought up by Julia and her team were whether spilled grain could increase the number of squirrels near the rail; if other middens contained grain; and if other bears accessed grain in middens. Eventually, their data provided a resounding ‘yes’ to all of them.
In some mountain parks in North America, including Banff, grizzly bears are known to excavate squirrel middens to access whitebark pine seeds. The tree, however, is only found at high elevations far from the valley bottom where the railway is located. Nevertheless, this behaviour may easily translate to targeting other food items in middens, such as grain, speculate the researchers.
Once a bear consumes grain from a squirrel midden, it could initiate or reinforce a tendency to seek grain on the rail, where it is generally less concentrated. Such conditioning of food rewards could lead to grizzly bears spending more time in the area around or on the rails, where they would be at risk of being struck by trains.
“The only feasible mitigation for these effects is to reduce spillage from hopper cars via careful attention to loading and gate maintenance,” conclude the authors.
Put JE, Put L, St. Clair CC (2017) Caching behaviour by red squirrels may contribute to food conditioning of grizzly bears. Nature Conservation 21: 1-14. https:/
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Guide For Drivers In Singapore: These Apps Can Help You Save Money, Save Time and Save Lives
Driving in Singapore is expensive enough
Based on numerous surveys, Singapore being one of the most expensive countries to own a car is no secret.
In fact, of the final amount which a Singapore driver pays for a S$92,582 car, only $19,370 is the Open Market Value (OMV) of the car.
This is not including the frustration of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP), traffic congestions, parking charges, availability of parking slots which adds on to the “high costs” which drivers are already paying for.
It is about time drivers in Singapore spare a thought for their wallet, and here are some mobile applications that can help do so.
TL;DR – Apps that can help drivers save money, time and lives
Mobile App for drivers in Singapore | Feature |
Park&GO @SG | Check for parking availability Find out information of parking rates |
sgCarMart car park rates guide | Check for parking availability Find out information of parking rates |
Parking.sg | Check for parking availability Find out information of parking rates Pays for parking digitally |
Waze | Navigation |
Drive Recorder | Help transform your phone into a dashcam |
CamOnRoad – Car Video Recorder | |
Jocky | Valet services |
WAV | |
AIG On the Go | Tracks driving performance Reward drivers for good driving score |
Drive Master |
Disclaimer: Seedly does not do sponsored content. These are apps which we find can possibly add value to drivers in Singapore. Drive safely!
Apps that every Singaporean drive should consider using
Based in Singapore, Park&GO @SG differentiates itself from its competitor by using data analytics to add value to drivers.
The app is able to:
- locate carparks with available parking lots
- predict parking availability prior to their destination
- Provides services such as reservation of car park lots and purchasing of season parking
- It has information to 70% of Singapore’s parking lots
Here we have, an app that we can pay for parking at all coupon parking car parks. We can finally say goodbye to all the mess and inconvenience caused by carpark coupons.
The Parking.sg app can:
- Allow drivers to pay for parking digitally, using credit or debit card
- Drivers can also extend their parking duration with the help of the app
- Receives a notification when the parking session is ending
- Should one end his parking session earlier, a refund based on actual parked duration will be given. This feature will never be possible with parking coupons.
sgCarMart car park rates guide
A product by SG CarMart, Car Park Rates SG allows Singapore drivers to search for car parking rates at locations all around Singapore.
This app allows Singapore drivers to:
- Search for car parking rates at locations in Singapore
- Locate the cheapest parking near you
- Provides information on parking lots available
- Traffic cameras to show real-time traffic condition
Waze Navigation and Live Traffic
First, we have Google map and Apple Maps (which no one uses), then we have WAZE.
WAZE is a good example of combining community with driving.
The app adds value to drivers by:
- Providing real-time traffic information
- Helping drivers plan a navigation route
- Drivers can also contribute to traffic news or accidents by submitting a report via the app. This information will, in turn, help everyone who is on the app.
- This means updates on the location of speed cameras or traffic police is also easily available on it.
If you do not have a camera installed, here are some apps that can help you convert your phone into a dash cam.
Here are some features of the app:
- Can record in the background
- Auto recording once the app is launched
- Support different video resolutions and file size
- Support specifying the video storage size
- Allow you to share the video on your cloud drive
- Support recording the driving trajectory
- Support the feature which can navigate to the last location in the video
- One can edit videos
CamOnRoad – Car Video Recorder
Here are some features of the app:
- CamOnRoad application can serve both purposes: as the car blackbox and as the awesome video-navigation system.
- Support storage into secure cloud storage. Free 2 GB of cloud space absolutely free to every registered user forever.
Driving while under the influence of drinks or drugs, can result in a person being charged in court, fine of $1,000 to $5,000 or imprisonment of up to 6 months (first offence).
To prevent such irresponsible behaviour, one should avoid drink driving, or use a valet service if need be.
Here are some valet apps that can help one get home safely when drunk.
Jocky is a cashless valet app that connects car users to designated valet drivers.
It auto-detects your location and connects one to a designated valet driver in less than 3 taps.
It pays to be a safe driver now.
Driving safely, can not only help save lives, but there are also initiatives where driving safely can now help you save money.
Insurance companies such as MSIG, AIG and NTUC Income now uses technology to monitor the behaviour of drivers they insure.
AIG On the Go
AIG On the Go is an app by insurance company AIG.
Features of AIG On the Go includes:
- Giving a score for your driving performance every time you drive
- Based on your score, a drive will receive up to 15% off AIG vehicle insurance premium.
- The app uses telematics, measure your driving ability against a range of factors such as acceleration, braking, cornering and speed limits which will empower you to be a better and safer driver.
- One can also compete against other drivers in Singapore and the safest driver will stand a chance to win prizes.
This app is an initiative by NTUC Income.
Features of Drive Master includes:
- The app analyses your driving behaviour and progress by evaluating your manoeuvres, speed, mileage and drive time.
- Based on your driving score, one gets rewarded with CapitaVouchers and more when you refer friends or win periodic challenges
- One can also invite his friends for a challenge and see who is leading the leaderboard
- Good driving behaviour can enjoy up to 25% discount off NTUC car insurance plans.
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Paul Allen Speaks Out . . . Sort Of
Only about three days too late, Paul Allen has issued a statement regarding Kevin Pritchard’s job security and says . . .
Some have postulated that Allen owed it to the fans or owed to Pritchard to make a comment about the situation. That is absurd. Allen didn’t have to say anything, but the guidelines of good management dictate that he should have done it and he should have done it much sooner. There’s a difference between what’s obligatory and what’s smart, and it’s simply poor management to leave an employee dangling like that.
Beyond that, if there even are whispers in the organization about firing Pritchard, then Allen is listening to too many non-basketball people. The uninformed view is to judge Pritchard by the Oden-Durant draft. Look, I’m the biggest Durant supporter around, but it’s ridiculous to assert that the 2007 Draft is Pritchard’s legacy in Portland.
His legacy was forged the previous draft when he landed Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge. That’s what I wrote a couple months ago. The year after that, Pritchard managed to unload Zach Randolph. And he’s the guy who went traded for Nicolas Batum.
If the Blazers are thinking about firing Pritchard, here’s what they need to ask themselves: Do you really want Pritchard running some other team the Blazers have to compete against for the next several years? I didn’t think so.
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Dear Mr. President,
Your “Deal of the Century” has made quite a splash here in my neighborhood, the State of Israel. While it offers the Israelis and the Palestinians an intriguing deal, it is based on a particularly flawed premise.
As a successful businessman, you are certainly aware that experience is the best teacher. One learns more from the school of “hard knocks,” than from any academic setting. Thus, to see the basis of the flaw in your deal, we must examine some of your recent experiences. For the last three years and more, you have been subjected to a campaign to ruin your reputation and to remove you from office by a group of people that have been described as suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS). This almost uncurable disease is in part based on a political ideology that has taken on the characteristics of a religion. Consequently, those with TDS, who are also radical, left-wing progressives have spent the last three years accusing you of all kinds of things based on lies. They have consistently lied and cheated in presenting their case and have engaged in a form of “civilized” terrorism to achieve their goals. The Russian hoax and the impeachment debacle are examples of the first method, while the attempt to discredit Justice Kavanaugh is an example of the “terrorism.”
This brings us to the flaw in your “Deal of the Century.” Just looking at Mohamed Abbas and Saeb Erekat and the other Palestinian leaders you would think that they are rational, civilized people, looking out for the welfare of their people. However, don’t be fooled by the suits and ties. Look beyond their Western civilization appearance and you will find people who are radical ideologues committed to Islam and to the most destructive tenets of this religion. Like those in America infected by TDS, the Palestinian leadership believe in Jihad. They believe that the entire Middle East, especially, Israel, belongs to Islam and to the followers of Mohamed the Prophet. Everyone else is a dhimmi, a second-class citizen who can never enjoy the benefits of the “faithful.” Thus, the Palestinians cheat, lie and engage in every form of violent terrorism.
A rational leadership would welcome the “Deal of the Century” with open arms. What better way to put an end to the bloodshed and to finally raise your populace out of poverty and into the twenty-first century. But they are not rational. To an extent, they believe their lies. They erroneously claim to be the indigenous people of “Palestine” – read, Israel – and they even claim that George Washington killed the Indians because they were Muslims. Indeed, they wrongfully accuse you of being the front man for the Israelis, presenting a deal that is not your idea but was written by the Israelis.
Thus, do not be surprised that Abbas and Co. reject the “Deal of the Century” and did so even before any details were announced. In fact, if he were to agree to the deal, he would be killed almost immediately. Think of how Joe Biden has tried to be more left that the Left.
Sad to say, this flaw, an “all-or-none” attitude that has destroyed every peace agreement with the Palestinians (and with the Muslims, going back to Mohammed) will doom your valiant attempt.
So, rather than pushing it. Admit that the Palestinians have missed another grand opportunity and enjoy your success in other places.
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DESIGNER: Jasper Morrison
MATERIAL: Pressed Glass
SIZE: 2"h x 5" x 5" /10oz - The Raami glass bowl by Iittala serves from breakfast to dinner. The multifunctional bowl holds 3.6 dl and features a simple design that is both sturdy and airy at the same time. The bowls are made in Finland.
Launched in 2019, Iittala’s Raami dining collection was designed by Jasper Morrison, one of the best-known industrial designers of his generation. Morrison found the inspiration for Raami from the role of dinnerware in gathering people together and creating a good atmosphere at the table. The name Raami – Finnish for a frame – refers to the way that dinnerware frames our shared moments and gives space for new, lasting memories. Featuring ceramic, glass and woodwork, each piece of the collection has its own character, and together the pieces form a seamless entity, like a family or group of friends. With a timeless and familiar feeling, the Raami collection will create a pleasant atmosphere on any occasion, casual or festive.
ABOUT JASPER MORRISON is one of the most successful industrial designers of his generation. He is known for an aesthetic and quietly humorous style that often aims at understated everyday functionality. A graduate from the Kingston Polytechnic and Royal College of Art, Morrison opened his own studio in London in 1986, and today he has offices also in Paris and Tokyo. He has designed products from tableware to tram systems and collaborated with brands such as Alessi, Vitra, Nikari, Flos, Fredericia and Iittala. Morrison’s work has been exhibited around the world, and in 2001 he was awarded the Royal Designer for Industry distinction by the British Royal Society of Arts.
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Smart CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is an advanced maintenance management solution that helps organizations manage maintenance activities, schedule preventive maintenance, and track work orders and asset performance.
Smart CMMS has enabled organizations to optimize their maintenance operations, reduce downtime, and extend the lifespan of their assets. Today, it serves various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and facility management, in maintaining equipment reliability and achieving operational excellence.
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Hi! I'm here to share the card I made for the current challenge at Phindy's Place. The theme this week is 3D, just use something 3D on your project. So here is what I came up with.
I used this sweet Petticoat Patty image from Phindy's Place. This was a freebie for reaching 900 members on the Phindy's Place group on PCP. I colored the image with Marvy markers. The DP is Making Memories. The flowers and brad are from my stash and are my 3D item on my card.
Here's a close up of Patty.
Well, thanks for taking a look. I hope you have a great day.
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Different CO2 laser lens for different types of cutting and engraving
Did you know that CO2 lasers can use various CO2 Laser Lens for tailored cutting and engraving? Here’s a guide to help you understand how different lens options can enhance your laser’s performance.
BMLaser CO2 Laser Lens Options
We offer three main lens varieties—1.5”, 2”, and 3”. Each lens has a 20mm diameter, while the 1.5”, 2”, and 3” measurements refer to the focal length: the distance between the lens and the focal point where the laser beam is hottest.
Our standard 2” lens offers a versatile balance between cutting and engraving. For engraving, the focal height is typically measured to the top of the material. When cutting, the focal height is adjusted partway through the material to ensure an even, concentrated heat distribution.
Ideal for engraving, the 1.5” lens offers a finer resolution and precision. While it can also handle cutting thin materials, the edges may be slightly angled. A shallow nozzle is often recommended for this lens to maintain proper air assist positioning.
Specialized for cutting, the 3” lens provides a larger area of concentrated heat, producing smoother edges on thicker materials. Its extended focal length results in less angular cuts but is not suited for engraving due to the wider dot size.
We hope this overview helps you choose the best lens for your project needs! Feel free to explore our store to find the right CO2 Laser Lens for your CO2 laser.
You can also purchase from our store www.bmlasertools.com
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We’re Via, and we build technology that changes the way the world moves. We pioneered the TransitTech category to ensure that the future of transportation is shared, dynamic public mobility — the kind that reduces carbon emissions across congested cities, minimizes reliance on private cars, and provides everyone with accessible, efficient, and affordable ways of getting around.
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Kamp: Espanyol vs Valencia at venue RCDE Stadium
Liga: La Liga – Regular Season – 13
Dato og tid:
Odds: 1 – 2.50, X – 3.00, 2 – 3.10
Tip: Espanyol to win.
Match Analysis: Espanyol vs Valencia
On December 18, 2024, the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona will play host to a crucial La Liga encounter between two struggling sides, Espanyol and Valencia. Both teams have had a tumultuous season thus far, finding themselves at the lower end of the league table. This match not only presents an opportunity for points but could also be pivotal for the morale of both squads as they strive to avoid relegation.
Espanyol enters this match with a dismal form record, having achieved only 27% success in their last five matches. The team has struggled offensively, averaging just one goal per match, while showing vulnerability at the back, conceding an average of 1.8 goals. Their form suggests a lack of confidence, as they lost the majority of their encounters despite being competitive at times.
In terms of league performance, Espanyol’s home record displays two wins from seven matches, alongside two draws and three losses. In total, the club has managed only two victories across their fifteen league games and currently sits at 18th place on the table, well aware that every point is vital in their battle against relegation.
On the other hand, Valencia finds themselves even deeper in trouble, positioned at the bottom of the league table. Like Espanyol, they also boast a form percentage of 27% in their last five matches, suggesting that neither team is in optimal condition. Valencia has scored slightly more goals than Espanyol, averaging 1.2 goals per match, but they, too, have failed defensively, allowing an average of 1.4 goals per game. Valencia’s overall league run mirrors that of Espanyol, with two wins, four draws, and nine losses in their opening fifteen matches.
Playing at home, Espanyol can draw confidence from their supporters, which might prove crucial in this encounter. The RCDE Stadium is a challenging venue for visiting teams, and whilst Espanyol has struggled this season, the familiarity of their surroundings might provide a lifeline to generate positive results. Historically, teams tend to perform better when playing on home soil, a trend Espanyol will be desperately hoping to capitalize on.
A glance at their previous meetings suggests a competitive rivalry, with both teams sharing the spoils evenly in head-to-head encounters. The past few clashes have resulted in both clubs earning victories, underlining the balance of power between the two sides. However, stats indicate that Espanyol has a slight edge when playing at home, with 50% of their past meetings yielding favorable results. This parity in encounter records points to a potentially tightly contested game, wherein every detail could tip the balance.
Considering their previous performances, set against the backdrop of current league standings and the urgency for points, Espanyol’s home advantage may serve as the decisive factor in this match-up. The historical statistics and the fact that both teams are looking to avoid relegation heighten the stakes further. It is crucial that Espanyol harnesses the support of their home crowd in order to uplift their spirit and performance on the day.
Taking into account the recent forms, home advantage, and head-to-head records, it is reasonable to suggest that Espanyol could secure a vital victory against Valencia. While both teams are struggling, the context of the match and the role of home support encourage a belief in an Espanyol win. Therefore, with the match shaping up to potentially be a nail-biter, it is wise to place faith in Espanyol to come out on top at the RCDE Stadium.
Thus, my tip for this match is that Espanyol will win, given the conjunction of their home advantage and the urgency to claim sorely needed points in their battle against relegation.
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Kamp: Venezia vs Verona at venue Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo
Liga: Serie A – Regular Season – 22
Dato og tid:
Odds: 1 – 2.20, X – 3.40, 2 – 3.25
Tip: Verona to win.
Match Analysis: Venezia vs Verona
The upcoming clash between Venezia and Verona at the historic Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo promises to be a captivating encounter as both teams battle for crucial points in their quest to escape the relegation zone in Serie A. With both clubs struggling for form, the stakes are undeniably high as they aim to turn their fortunes around.
In examining the recent form of Venezia, we note that they have only managed to secure a total of 33% success in their last five matches, achieving a woeful 0.8 goals per game while conceding an average of 1.0 goals, exhibiting significant defensive frailties. Their vulnerability is highlighted by a troubling defensive record, with opponents having scored a total of five goals against them in this stretch. When looking at their performance over the entire season, Venezia’s record remains bleak, with just six wins out of 21 matches, leaving them sitting in a precarious 19th position in the league.
On the other hand, Verona’s form is similarly poor, recording just 27% success in their previous five games. Their scoring difficulties are evident, as they have averaged 0.6 goals per match while their defense has been considerably leaky, conceding 1.6 goals per game. This trend leads to their current position as the 18th in the league, tied in points with Venezia but benefiting from a slightly better goal difference. Both clubs aiming to distance themselves from the relegation battle makes this match all the more significant.
The home advantage that Venezia might hope to leverage is somewhat tempered by their overall home performance. With only three victories out of 11 games at home and seven losses, their Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo swamp appears to be less of a fortress and more of a compromise. Meanwhile, Verona have exhibited a similar home record, highlighting the struggles both teams face in securing points consistently.
Historically, the head-to-head encounters between the two flashing lights reveal a slight preference for Verona, particularly when playing away from home. With an impressive 93% successful outcome in their last encounters against Venezia, Verona have established a psychological edge that could play a crucial role on game day. Venezia must contend with their inherent weaknesses while facing an opponent who thrives against them.
Ultimately, the matchup is likely to culminate in favor of Verona, considering their better past performance and slight variance in current form. As both teams battle to escape the bottom three of Serie A, a victory for Verona seems not just plausible but probable given their position and historical success against Venezia. There is little surprise in suggesting that Verona may take away three valuable points on the road.
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In the approaching it will be some of the in style and demanding know-how in IT Technology. Research says till the time we have hackers on this world, we may have cybersecurity. As the hackers are at all times there and trying to carry out new malicious activities so the demand of cybersecurity skilled retains Internet Provider on rising. By 2021, establishments are creating Blockchain for preventing the internet fraud and information leakage at a really excessive scale. By 2021, there shall be an enormous change as aerospace developments are creating by the massive firms including Blue Origin and SpaceX.
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Not lengthy in the past, a diary was a deeply private issue ? A magazine of mind and observations, kept under lock and key and often buried in a dresser drawer.
The Web has a manner of converting things. Now, a diary of mind, observations and perception ? Published at the Internet ? May be a manner to enhance your business.
Web logs, or "blogs" as they’re higher acknowledged, have grow to be a manner to have interaction readers and capacity clients of businesses huge and small.
A weblog is a magazine published on a Web website, up to date on a normal foundation and containing news, reviews, thoughts and brainstorms. It may additionally have hyperlinks to other resources of statistics, different Web web sites and different blogs.
Many blogs reduce each ways, inviting readers to publish feedback on what they see. While that could practice to the whole thing from sports activities and leisure, it is able to additionally generate interest ? And, in the end, income ? For your commercial enterprise.
No, blogs are not for each person. But see how they are able to accomplish these 5 primary business goals.
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For Grant Smith, running a blog makes a international of sense on a number of degrees. Smith operates a business that provides streaming video e mail and associated video communications merchandise. Since many potential clients might understand little approximately video e-mail, Smith says his weblog is a herbal way to provide specifics.
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That, in turn, can result in a more knowledgeable client and a extra time-powerful income procedure. Rather than taking time to pitch your product or service to a client who may not need it, a blog supplants you as an statistics supply. If a prospect contacts you, that is amazing. If no longer, you’ve got wasted no time in explaining some thing that generates nothing in return.
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Blogging also puts you in touch with possibilities in different methods. As any enterprise with a role at the Internet realises, Web site visitors that come through Google, MSN and different engines like google can offer numerous leads. Blogs can add to the frequency with which seek cars discover you and your corporation, specifically in case your blog permits readers to put up a reaction.
If completed properly, blogs have a top notch advantage relative to serps, according to Brad Fallon, president of search engine marketing Research, a search engine advertising firm. "With blogs that permit feedback, each new publish and every new comment becomes an additional Web page full of extra key phrases to be picked up by way of the hunt engine spiders," he says.
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Blogging can also additionally prove an effective advertising and marketing tool to set up your self as an authority for your subject. Not simplest can that generate leads, it also sends a effective message approximately your credentials thru the marketplace and additionally offers your enterprise a face and a character.
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Blogging also permits users to skip conventional journalistic venues and, in effect, end up a publisher of their own thoughts and viewpoints. For Steve Rubel, vice president of purchaser offerings at a public members of the family company, blogs also are speedy turning into a effective influence on public opinion.
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Sanur is one of Bali’s biggest traditional villages but it’s also one of the most established tourist areas.
Sanur was Bali’s first beach resort but still retains its Balinese character and old style village ambiance.
On the southeastern side of Bali, Sanur beach is easily reachable from Denpasar, about a 5 to 10 minute drive.
Being one of the first resorts developed in Bali, Sanur maintains its traditions. Only a stone thrown away from the beach, ancient temples stand as solemn as they have been in centuries past.
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How to Draw Shojo Manga (Volume 1) by Christy Peraja is a step-by-step practical drawing course that will guide you in learning how to draw girl manga characters in a quick and easy way.
This book has detailed step-by-step guidelines in drawing girl manga characters and a many helpful tips and tutorials.
Become a better manga artist by getting this easy step-by-step tutorial and check out different shojo manga characters to help you create your own.
- Improve your drawing skills by focusing on one of the most acclaimed manga genre.
- Inspire your friends with your new drawing skills about shojo manga.
- You will learn how to draw the famous shojo heroine and hero characters.
- Learn how to draw shojo manga clothing.
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- Find out different hairstyles and hair colors according to its symbolisms.
- Make your own shojo manga romantic scenes.
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- Be proud of yourself about how great your skills have improved in drawing.
- You don’t need expensive and complicated trainings to learn how to draw female manga characters.
Each topic includes beautiful illustrations that are easy for you to re-draw while you are studying drawing. Every guideline, tip, technique, and recommendation we’ve included were well-thought and practiced for you to understand it easily. If you want to learn the quick and easy way to draw shojo characters, How to Draw Shojo Manga (Volume 1) guide is the best for you. Try it!
About The Expert
Christy Peraja spent four years in the banking, finance, and customer service industry. This was the career that she had to pursue based on her background studies. She learned more than what she expected but always felt that it was not enough. She wanted to become an artist and she thought she could never become one.
When Christy Peraja was in junior high, she drew an artwork for the school’s lobby as requested by one of the teachers. The Visual Arts Club Adviser, who later on became her mentor, saw her work and recruited her. He exposed her to many art contests and she received many awards just within those two years. She eventually became the club’s president and graduated with pride at having that title.
For almost twenty years she hid her artworks and secretly but persistently trained herself in drawing, painting and writing. Realizing how much she has improved her skills gave her the courage to achieve her lifetime wish. Despite disapproval and criticism, she continued practicing. She is highly skilled at different works of art and manga illustration is her utmost favorite since she is also a big fan of anime and manga. She never stopped dreaming of becoming a real manga artist and she is fulfilling that dream now and has always believed that it was never too late.
One piece of advice from Christy Peraja, “Don’t ever be afraid to chase your dreams because if you truly enjoy it, your dreams will be the one chasing you in the end. And you can never runaway from what your heart truly wants. Practice a lot and do not lose the passion of learning something new that would be helpful in improving your skills.”
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Mr. AFETSI AWOONOR IS BOST MANAGING DIRECTOR…….
Staff welcomes new MD, at Mini-Durbar
The President of the Republic of Ghana, H. E. John Dramani Mahama , has appointed Mr. Afetsi Awoonor as the Managing Director of the The Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation Limited Company (BOST).
He took over from the outgoing Managing Director, Dr. Edwin Provençal who has served the company for five years.
Mr. Afetsi Awoonor’s appointment took effect on January 20, 2025.
The transition was formalised during a handover ceremony at BOST’s Head Office in Accra, where outgoing MD, Dr. Edwin Provencal ceremonially transferred leadership responsibilities to his successor in what officials described as an exemplary display of corporate governance practice.
His appointment marks a return to BOST, where he previously served as Manager of Government Relations from September 2016 to April 2017.
During the handover ceremony, Mr. Awoonor expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Provencal for his dedicated service and impactful leadership.
The new MD was later introduced to staff at a mini-durbar.
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Our formulators work with one key goal in mind: create the most amazing skincare products possible using the highest quality Amazonian ingredients. The combination of research, experience, 100% natural ingredients, advanced science and ancient traditions allows us to harness the true and beautiful power of nature.
Ingredient Selection and Harvesting
The same ingredient can come in many different varieties and qualities. Without fail, we always choose the best and purest form of each and every ingredient that we use, organic wherever possible. Our ingredients are sustainably harvested by local families and co-ops, and our purchases support their local economies.
Incredible formulations are just the beginning. We then ensure our products are protected in eco-friendly containers made from Brazilian-grown, sustainable sugarcane. Most of these use airless technology which keeps the keeps the natural ingredients fresh and effective for an extended period of time.
All of our products are individually handmade, one by one, and assigned their own batch numbers, guaranteeing the utmost transparency, traceability and integrity.
All of this allows Boto Botanicals to offer highly effective skincare products which are great for your skin and friendly to the environment. Welcome to the best in authentic Brazilian beauty.
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February 15, 2022
DART online donations website now available to list individual donation items and services for impacted Marshall Fire residents
New platform connects individual donors and public donations with organizations to directly assist residents
Boulder County, Colo. - Boulder County, in cooperation with many local and state agencies, has launched an online individual donations platform for the public to continue the generous outpouring of support for residents and businesses affected by the Marshall Fires and High Winds disaster. The platform called DART (website: https://dart-co.communityos.org/ ) is meant to serve as a focal point for organizations and the public to connect effectively and directly to assist people who continue to be affected by displacement and damage from the fires.
This portal is for members of the public offering donations of goods and services. Once a donor registration is complete, the donor may input descriptions and quantities of individual donations. These will be seen and ‘claimed’ by vetted organizations who are given access through the newly-created Marshall Fires Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) and collaborating partners.
Currently, only offers of donated goods and services are active on the DART platform. In the coming weeks, organizations will be added so they may ‘claim’ donations on behalf of residents and businesses in their case management portfolios. Other organizations acting in auxiliary roles may request access later in February.
All participating individuals who previously offered a donation through the Boulder or Longmont Chambers of Commerce, or the Office of Emergency Management donations button are encouraged to input information in the DART system if the donation is still available. We continue to be heartened by the care and generosity of our greater Boulder County community and the Front Range region.
The State of Colorado continues to operate the Boulder Fire Donation and Resource Center at the Flatirons Mall for survivors to pick up items. This center is only accepting bulk donations at this time and they must be scheduled in advance for drop-off during business hours.
Agency partners include State of Colorado, Colorado Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (COVOAD), the Marshall Fires Long-Term Recovery Group (MFLTRG), Boulder County, the cities of Louisville and Superior, Spark the Change Colorado, Visionlink and a host of other organizations working on behalf of residents and businesses affected by the fires.
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It is said that Answers to Life’s issues are not always as simple as a Yes or No, White or Black. If you say it is white, you might be right and if you say it is black, you might as well be right. To be honest, sometimes if not most times, Life’s issues are more of a grey area. Heck there are fifty shades of Grey.
The Colour Grey is a Mixture of White and Black. So therefore, the Grey area is the area that is neither black nor white… enough of the Colour Lecture, back to the play. The Plot Dwelled primarily on the strange encounter which developed between a Catholic priest and a woman who is firmly entrenched in his past.
The GREY AREA- a stage play, featured popular actor, Wale Ojo, whose role in Kunle Afolayan’s new movie, Phone Swap, is widely adjudged as impressive, and one of the Nollywood stars of years gone by, Elfreda Roland, Omisade Ajibade, Kunle Adeleke, Michael Asuelime Jnr, the Adeleke twins and also featuring a special choral group directed by Lolo Eremie. Staged at the Agip Hall, Muson Centre Onikan, Lagos.
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The many faces of a man going “solo”
Many have tried to imitate him, no one has succeeded.
(LEGGO – 11/04/2018 – OLGA BATTAGLIA)
Many have tried to imitate him, no one has succeeded. Because Arturo Brachetti is not only the undisputed master of quick change, he is first and foremost an irreverent wizard who struts and frets his hour upon the stage with the speed of his transformist genius and the shameless grace of an eternal child.
In addition to the prodigious techniques and the tricks of the trade (the patents of his costumes are covered by absolute secrecy), inside this sixty year old Peter Pan there are massive doses of theatrical fantasy. . His new one-man show, tonight to Sunday at Arcimboldi, is titled “Solo”, but he won’t be exactly alone in this. True, he’ll be the only man on stage, but the characters at play will be fifty at least.
They will appear and disappear in a few seconds, giving life to a frenetic swirl of stories, situations, paradoxes. One costume after another, Brachetti is multiplied and transformed in the presence of a miniature house, symbol and metaphor of childhood, the most beautiful of ages. Seven rooms the public can immerse themselves into, thanks to a system of filming and projections, accompanying Arturo in chasing dreams, memories and desires.
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New York, New York
Hello and welcome back to the blog! This week it is Brandon back with you, and we just got back from New York City. For Family Day weekend here in Canada or Presidents Day in the United States, Rachel and I joined my brother Daniel, and his girlfriend Alyssa, for a trip to NYC.
Now this definitely was not a racing related trip so this wouldn’t have been my first choice, but Rachel and Alyssa got my brother and I this trip for a Christmas gift that we could all do together so I figured we would make the best of it. For myself I was most excited for the food, more specifically the pizza and Italian cuisine.
After a bit of a flight delay, we took off from Toronto Friday afternoon and arrived in New York around 8 that night and after getting to our hotel the four of us hit the streets to experience the city. Our first stop was the Ellen Stardust Diner on Broadway. My mom had gone there before and had a great experience, so she recommended we try it out. Now I had heard stories about the Diner but had no idea what it was all about. Almost everyone on the staff there is an aspiring Broadway singer or dancer, and the purpose of the Diner is to showcase these performers and their skills to the world while they are working to pay the bills. So, for the entire time we were there it was live music from shows on Broadway being preformed by our wait staff and it was unbelievable the talent they had. It really was a great experience to see these people putting everything into the songs because you never know when opportunity can come up. Oh, and we ate the Yankee Doodle Burger which is served with Mac & Cheese on top of it which yes, was unreal.
Saturday, we hit the road and walked around the city and started out at the 9/11 Museum and if you ever get the chance to check that out, I highly recommend it. We were there for what felt like hours taking it all in. I was only 6 years old when it happened, and I have looked into a bit of what happened, and everyone knows the story of what happened but when you get to look at the timeline breakdown of that day it blew me away how the events happened and how the whole world had to react in such a short time. They have a memorial room for all those who passed away that day and inside that room is a room that plays an obituary for each individual where one of their friends or family shares a story about that person. It was a very moving experience for an event that changed the way we live.
Sunday was full of touring the heights of the city. We climbed to the top of “The Edge” at Hudson Yards which is an outdoor Skydeck 100 stories above New York City. It was a ridiculous view to see across the city from that vantage point. The scope of taking in the city and all that it is, was a really great experience. We followed up that really tall building with going to the top of another really tall building at the Rockefeller Center. Top of the Rock, although not as tall as The Edge standing only 70 stories above the city, sits in the middle of the city. Here we got to learn the history of the Rockefeller Center and the giant Christmas Tree it had its own great parts to it.
That Sunday night we all got to watch “Chicago” on Broadway, and I must tell you it was amazing. I love musical and shows like that and it really lived up to the hype for me. My favourite part is watching the performers to see who really is giving it their all and showing why they deserve to be there on the stage while so many others aspire to be there.
Monday was saved for Central Park and to prepare for our flight home. We toured around the park for awhile relaxing and taking it all in before Rachel and I hit up Dave & Busters for some arcade action before heading to the airport.
Overall, it was a great trip I’m glad we got to take and experience. Of course, I couldn’t cover every single detail of what we did because then we would be here all day long. But we had a great trip, I have attached a few more food photos below for your viewing enjoyment.
Thank you guys for reading and keeping up with us all the time. I will talk to you guys in a couple of weeks!
See you next time,
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THE PROCESS OF A CUSTOM PRODUCTION
As a company, you are often faced with the question of what a tasteful and individual gift could be for employees, business partners or customers. A custom-made, high-quality leather product from BRAUN BÜFFEL can be used as a company gift or as an extension of the product range for your own sales department.
BRAUN BÜFFEL offers a wide range of high-quality leather goods in different price categories that can be individually adapted to your needs. You choose a product that we will be happy to send you for inspection. In the simplest case, you provide us with your company logo as a file and we will have the necessary embossing stamps made in Germany. After final approval, our fine leather craftsmen will then use an embossing machine to emboss your company logo in blind, gold or silver on your desired product.
Depending on stock availability and order quantity, we need between 2-12 weeks for special productions.
Your advantages of a CUSTOM PRODUCTION
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KIRNER Privatbrauerei Ph. & C. Andres
As part of an expansion of the product range in its own web shop, the local private brewery KIRNER asked us for a wallet. Together we developed a cooperation logo for the two traditional companies KIRNER and BRAUN BÜFFEL. Fans of the traditional beer brand can now buy the functional wallet with RFID protection both in the web shop and in the Kirner brewery's stationary store - an ideal gift for special occasions.
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Now let’s review 10 tips for healthy teeth and gums. These will help you prevent disease and get you closer to the smile you want to have.
At HQ Dontics, we work every day to satisfy our patients in their search for the smile they dream of. But we also do it from the most absolute responsibility with their health and what they really need.
In the reviews about our dental center, you can read that several of our clients appreciate the sincerity with which we tell them things. Transparency is key, especially when it comes to health.
Tips for healthy teeth and gums
Although the mouth should always be treated in a holistic manner, since what happens to the gums is directly linked to the teeth and vice versa, we decided to separate the article into two: tips for healthy gums and tips for healthy teeth.
Thus, we simply seek to explain everything in a simpler and easier way. But in the end, you must apply it all.
Tips for healthy gums
The so-called periodontal tissue is divided into two parts: the attached gingiva (which borders the teeth and is visible) and the marginal gingiva (a softer area that is only visible if the lips are removed).
To maintain the health of your gums, here are the following tips:
Maintain constant oral hygiene
Rinse your mouth with plenty of water or preferably mouthwash (with fluoride) so that you can prevent gingivitis, which is an early and potentially dangerous stage of gum disease.
Eat a balanced diet
Your diet will have an impact on your periodontal health. You need a varied diet in which all the vitamins and minerals your body needs are present. This way you will take care of the gingival tissue in a natural way.
Eat foods that have vitamin C, omega 3, calcium, and iron.
See the dentist regularly
If you go to the dentist at least twice a year for your checkup and cleaning, you can stay on top of any complications that arise with your gums.
You may even be able to avoid these potential complications before they start to occur.
If you have any of these symptoms, see your dentist.
If for any reason you notice that your gums are redder than normal, swollen or tender, or if you have pain or bleeding, see your dentist sooner than you think.
That visit to the dentist can immediately stop the problem from escalating and will keep you from suffering from gum disease.
Complies with all the tips on tooth care
In order for these tips to work for you, you should pay attention to the following ones: the ones for the care of your teeth.
As we told you, and you know, gums and teeth should be treated as a whole. So read carefully…
Tips for healthy teeth
Now that you know how to take care of your gums, it will be a good idea to review the following facts about taking care of your teeth…
Brush your teeth daily
Brushing your teeth two to three times a day is the first step in taking care of them because it is a constant, simple, and effective discipline.
Avoid brushing your teeth more than three times a day so as not to wear down the enamel.
Have your teeth professionally cleaned
Professional dental cleanings remove tartar which can affect both teeth and gums. It will be your dentist who will tell you how often you should have them done, as each case has its own characteristics.
Flossing every day will prevent long-term tooth decay due to bacteria buildup.
Include fluoride in your dental hygiene
Fluoride will help you to have healthy and strong teeth, and also avoid diseases, infections, and cavities. You can access it with mouthwashes and even water containing it.
Clean your tongue
This advice is valuable for both teeth and gums. The tongue generally has more bacteria than any other part of the mouth, so scraping it properly with a toothbrush will ensure a good part of your oral health.
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In Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, we were captivated by the performances of our favorite actors. Now, let’s take a closer look at how these talented stars have aged gracefully over the years. Let’s get deeper into a nostalgic mood of the enduring magic of the galaxy far, far away.
If we were to compile all Star Wars references and inspirations into one place, it would be an entire library. Or a Wiki. And it’s no surprise because George Lucas was a huge history buff, and his fascination with history greatly influenced the movies he made.
New dads are getting older and older! The average age in the US increased by 3.5 years, and it’s currently at 30.9 years old. But that’s not all. According to researchers, 9% of newborns’ fathers are also at least 40 years old. This is a trend that we see with famous men, although some of them had had kids before. Still, there are plenty of male celebrities that welcomed a baby well past 50.
Life can get pretty routine sometimes. We know what to expect, and it can feel like we’re stuck in a loop. That’s when diving into the world of fantasy can be a real game-changer. With today’s amazing technology and special effects, what we see on TV feels more real than ever. Whether you’re a die-hard fantasy fan or just curious, these shows will whisk you away to exciting new places. So grab some popcorn and get ready for an adventure like no other with the best fantasy TV shows!
Some actors are exceptionally suited to their roles, making it nearly impossible to envision an alternative casting. This is primarily because they adhere to the director’s vision and actively contribute to the film’s creation. Their willingness to engage in improvisation further enhances this collaborative process.
In the Star Wars saga, The Mandalorian employed de-aging technology and enlisted a young actor as a stand-in to resurrect Luke Skywalker’s character. While the storytelling aspect of Luke’s appearance and his arrival to train Grogu was well-received by fans, the visual effects using deepfake technology stirred some controversy. Some viewers found the Uncanny Valley effect distracting, which led to mixed opinions.
Harrison Ford blew out his candles for the 81st time on July 13, 2023. With a career in Hollywood that has spanned over 6 decades of memorable moments, the Indiana Jones-star is a never-ending source of fascinating stories. To celebrate his birthday, we dug up a few lesser-known facts about him and some are even more mind-blowing than his own movies!
Contrary to popular belief, the members of the Royal Guard are allowed to talk, but only in very specific circumstances: if people get too close to them or become aggressive. Oh, side note, try not to get in their way because they’ll most likely knock you over! You’ll also never see one of them smiling for a selfie. They’re not even allowed to chuckle! And it was rumored that if they do, they’ll receive a fine of about $200. That turned out not to be true. Anyway, even if they aren’t allowed to show much emotion, they really don’t like it when people imitate the way they walk.
Carrie Fisher finished shooting a movie just 6 weeks before she suddenly passed away in 2016. After a 7-year difficult journey, the movie is now set to be released on June 23, 2023. In an interview, the director of the film detailed some of the challenges it faced and recalled precious moments with Fisher on set.
There are several ways for actors to land a starring role in a movie. Some are chosen through auditions, while others are invited due to their popularity, as was the case with Kate Winslet after her role in Titanic. However, not all auditions result in success, and actors may decline offers made by directors or producers. Russell Crowe, for instance, turned down the opportunity to star in Lord of the Rings based on his intuition.
If you feel like you’re stuck in an endless “groundhog day” and lack novelty in your life, this selection can cheer you right up. We searched Amazon to find things that have cool features that make them special, and we’re excited to show you our top 10 finds. LED chopsticks that look like lightsabers, an umbrella that changes its color when it rains, a beanie hat with built-in headphones, and other items from this list can brighten up your daily routine. Don’t miss your chance to hit the “add to cart” button.
Whether through a heartfelt speech or a sweet family photo, the children of famous parents always find a way to honor them so uniquely, it always reminds us that family is the most precious thing. Let’s check out this selection of celebrity kids who masterfully reminded their parents of how much they love them.
Gift shopping can sometimes be a demanding task. We brainstorm about the perfect present, and nothing comes to mind. Most of the time, it’s enough to remember what that person is passionate about. Maybe they passionately talk about a new work by Quentin Tarantino or Steven Spielberg. Or do they enjoy watching animated Disney movies or follow everything that happens in the Star Wars universe? You can find all kinds of gift ideas for movie lovers on Amazon. That’s why we checked out what the most creative and gripping gifts for film lovers are.
Sometimes actors refuse to be in the sequels of famous movies. It also happens that they might want to quit right in the middle of the film production. There can be many reasons for this: contradictions with the film director, personal problems, or overlapping schedules. The stars mentioned in this article were very close to leaving the projects they worked on, but thankfully they stayed and finished them.
Many movie characters from our childhood have left a lasting impression on us, becoming cultural icons. The beloved characters of the Harry Potter series have captured the hearts of millions worldwide, just as the characters from Star Wars and Lord of the Rings have done. And since these iconic characters continue to be popular among new generations, with the help of AI, we decided to see what our favorite actors would look like if they’d taken on these iconic roles today.
Sometimes the tables suddenly turn in cinematography. The audience starts rooting for the villain or loving the sidekicks more than the most important character in the movie. There might be something in the protagonist’s behavior or acting that makes people roll their eyes. The film directors probably didn’t expect it, yet, here we are. At least the movies blew up.
Many of us remember Harrison Ford for his appearance in blockbusters, whether as the rebel Han Solo in the Star Wars saga or as the adventurous archeologist Indiana Jones in his many adventures, which are now modern classics. This year the actor reached the “eighth floor,” but that is no impediment for him to put his hat back on, grab his whip and go back to face the bad guys in a new Indy adventure. And we decided to learn which habits help him stay strong.
As they say, hope springs eternal in the human breast. Including hearts of actors and actresses who’d love to take on the role of an iconic character in some movie or TV series. But sometimes, different circumstances change the odds, and their lives split into “before” and “after.”
Villains are many things: vile, greedy, and vengeful, but they also stay in our hearts. They’re the driving force that pushes the protagonist of a story forward. If well-developed, they inspire audiences to confront their own dark side. They may even make us wonder, “What if those villains we’ve consistently rejected since childhood weren’t really so evil?”
A shared secret always causes a feeling of companionship, especially between parent and child. While some children may not be able to keep their mouths shut for long, it often makes the situation even funnier; unless the “revelation” is accompanied by a scolding. However, those moments remain engraved in our memories for years, warming our hearts every time we recall them.
It takes a lot of courage and conviction to completely shift career directions, but Freddie Prinze Jr knew deep down that this was a decision he had to take. Once an adored actor and a teen idol, he nevertheless decided to stay out of the spotlight in order to fully enjoy his family life. Today, the 46-year-old is an accomplished chef among other things, and most importantly, he is living his life just the way he believes he should, devoted to his 2 young kids.
Board games are a great way to make a meeting with friends an extraordinary experience or to have fun with the family. They are very popular all over the world, and 25% of Americans play board games at least once a week. The amusing fact is that 10.9% of those who have already fallen in love with this pastime have more than 100 board games at home. That’s why we invite you to immerse yourself into the board games world!
Board games are an enjoyable pastime and a great way to keep your mind sharp. Research shows that regular gaming prevents age-related changes in the brain. It also allows you to develop logic and essential soft skills. To make this process even more exciting, we invite you to immerse yourself in the fantastic worlds of your favorite movies and books! Check out the atmospheric and fascinating stuff we found for you on Amazon.
From the script being lackluster to the tedious production process, there can be many reasons why actors don’t look back favorably on a movie they starred in or a character they played. Although the films were entertaining to us as an audience, it is always interesting to take a little sneak peek at what was going on behind the scenes.
Sometimes, actors only need 1 super successful role to become famous worldwide. However, you can probably think of several stars whose big roles were really memorable, but after them, they didn’t have any outstanding appearances.We at Bright Side decided to find out more about such actors and actresses, and we were amazed to learn that some of them are actively working in the industry, while others decided to pause their careers.
In 2021, Anthony Hopkins, at 83 years of age, broke an Academy record by becoming the oldest actor to win such an award. Today, there are a few artists in Hollywood who, like him, are still very active despite being older.
Sometimes, it just so happens that an actor plays a role in a famous movie, and after that, they can’t get out from under its shadow. The interesting thing is that these actors may appear in other good movies and TV series, but viewers will only remember them in that single renowned role.
Natalie Portman is capable of playing different roles in all kinds of films, whether fantasy, science fiction, or historical. Although she started at a very young age, this actress managed to stay in the film industry over time and had to undergo an important transition to know how to choose her roles. Not only that, but she also had to match her career with her university studies and fight to be recognized by academics as a great professional.
Enjoying surprises is important in our daily lives, as it piques our interests and motivates our curiosity. In short, it makes life less dull and more fun. Spotting clever details while we watch our favorite movies would be full of surprises, especially when they have special meanings behind them.
Harrison Ford is one of those actors who’s known and loved by multiple generations of movie-goers. It’s pretty much impossible to not know at least one of his iconic roles in movies, such as Indiana Jones or Blade Runner. However, the actor has proven many times that there’s much more to like about him than the roles he plays, from his efforts to help the planet to times he’s saved someone’s life off-screen.
Royals have tight schedules, and pursuing a career in acting as a side gig might not be on their priority list. Even though members of the monarchy rarely agree to appear on-screen alongside other stars, some of them played a role in a movie or TV show, and the Queen is no exception to that.
Sometimes we get so carried away by plot twists and acting chops that we fail to pay attention to the costumes and looks of the main characters in movies. However, oftentimes, it’s the costumes that can tell us a lot about the characters and their motives, more than they themselves can.
There’s a saying about life that goes: “If you don’t ask for something that you want, the answer will always be no.” The same goes in the world of Hollywood and TV, where roles, scenes, and costumes are decided on by the people behind the cameras. Believe it or not, actors do have a say in what they will work on, and these stars made it crystal clear.
The road to stardom can be pretty risky, so actors have to grab every opportunity they can get, especially early in their careers. Luckily, things worked out for the celebrities featured in this article — they got to play a part in a big show when they weren’t famous yet, and then later they were lucky enough to book another big project!
It can take a long time to establish yourself as a great actor in Hollywood. So it’s easy to wonder how many of our favorite actors got their start. The answer is — a surprising amount of top Hollywood heavyweights started their acting careers as children, who never knew they would grow up to be famous. But with hard work, luck, and some star turns in our favorite movies, these actors found stardom young.Bright Side has gathered 16 celebrities who started out as child actors, and we certainly admire their talent and hard work.
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College football teams hailing from the state of Texas don’t exactly have a stellar track record when it comes to games where Ted Cruz is in attendance to cheer them on. However, the senator has clapped back after being accused of cursing the Longhorns by showing up for their showdown with Washington in the Sugar Bowl.
It’s very hard to imagine Cruz will get to cheer for his alma mater in a nationally televised game with huge stakes when you consider he got his undergraduate degree at Princeton before graduating from Harvard Law School.
However, the man who was born in Canada but spent most of his childhood in Houston has routinely thrown his support behind programs based in the state he represents in Congress. Unfortunately, he’s earned a bit of a reputation as a jinx thanks to what’s transpired when he’s been in the stands.
On Tuesday, The Messenger did a deep dive into the dozens of sporting events Cruz has attended over the past decade and discovered teams from Texas are 1-6 in games where they were the only team from the state represented (Texas A&M’s win over Alabama in 2021 marks the lone victory).
That list of losses includes three games featuring the Texas Longhorns, who are now 0-3 after Cruz showed up at the Superdome on Monday to watch them lose to Washington by a score of 37-31.
While plenty of people used that defeat to highlight the supposed existence of the “Ted Cruz Curse,” he decided to clap back
while positioning himself as a good luck charm in those scenarios.To all the dishonest press hacks blaming me for the Longhorn’s heartbreaking loss, ok—if you give me the WINS I’ve cheered on too!
-Astros World Series 17 & 22
-SEVEN consecutive Astros ALCS
-UT 06 Rose Bowl victory over USC
-A&M beating Alabama in 21
-Rockets 94 Finals win pic.twitter.com/2qrPIivyAQ— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz)
The Astros streak he mentions doesn’t really paint the entire picture when you consider it came to an end in 2023—a year where Cruz was front and center for all four of the losses that led to Houston losing to the Texans in the ALCS.
Only time will tell if the Longhorns will be able to punch their ticket to the College Football Playoff next year, but if that does end up being the case, they may want to think about asking him to watch the contest from afar just to err on the side of caution.
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Daily Reading & Meditation: Wednesday (May 23)
May 23, 2018No Conservative or Republican Professors Wanted
May 23, 2018
By Msgr. Charles Pope • May 22, 2018
In the final week of Easter, there were frequent references in the readings to the fact that the world would hate true Christians. For example,
If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well (John 15:18-20).
The word “world” here obviously does not refer to the planet Earth itself, but to the collective attitudes, philosophies, economies, priorities, political powers, and cultural stances that are arrayed against God and His teachings. It is an accumulation of demonic influences and sinful human connivances, tendencies, and preferences. Because this “world” involves people, human and demonic, it is capable of hate.
The world hates us to the degree that we are true Christians.
Sadly, many Christians work hard to ensure that the world does not hate them. We do this most often by compromising the faith and hiding whatever practice of the faith we do have. It is also due to a love and preference for the world. While this is often done out of weakness, it is a deeply sinful drive. Scripture warns,
Adulterers! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God (James 4:4).
These are strong words to be sure, but deep sinful drives require strong medicine.
If we are on a path to becoming truer Christians, we will encounter increasing resistance from the world and from worldly people who sense that we are not quite on board with the current culturally-blessed belief system. Somehow, they sense an independence and freedom in us that they rightly assess will erode their power.
Let’s consider a few related though distinct versions of the world’s hatred of true Christians.
1. The world hates us because we cannot be easily exploited by agreeing to part with our money.
Scripture says this of the fear of death:
Therefore, since the children have flesh and blood, Christ too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death (Hebrews 2:14-15).
Most marketing schemes exploit the fear of diminishment, which is a version of the fear of death. Find out what a person fears and you can control him. Most people are desperately afraid of rejection, of being diminished in the sight of their fellow human beings.
Many are ensnared by this and are easy targets for exploitation. This fear of diminishment is brought out by delivering the message that you are not measuring up in some way. Here are some examples:
You’re not attractive enough.
You’re not slim enough.
You don’t have the right style or color of hair.
You don’t drive the right sort of car.
You don’t have a modern enough cell phone,
You don’t live in the right kind of house in the right kind of neighborhood.
You’re not smart enough.
You’re not cool.
Your neighbors are laughing at you behind your back because they are richer, more glamorous, and happier than you are.
You’re missing out on life because of all your shortcomings.
“Never fear,” the message goes, “$19.95 (plus shipping and handling) will get you our product and make you less pathetic, more esteemed, and less diminished in the eyes of your neighbors.”
When a person is less obsessed with human approval and more focused on divine approval, when he has the “fear of the Lord” rather than the fear of men, the worldly realize that he is less easily exploited. A true Christian is more satisfied with God’s love and therefore less concerned with the world’s esteem and approval. The world senses this and develops a kind of disdain and hatred for the true Christian and for Christianity itself because it cannot so easily exploit the fear of diminishment.
2. The world hates us because we cannot be easily exploited for worldly power or political gain.
There is power in ideas. Sow a thought, reap a deed; sow a deed, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny. Thoughts and ideas are powerful things. This insight is at the heart of the proclamation of the Gospel. No longer be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind (Romans 12:2). The Church and the world are engaged in a battle of ideas and the battle for the mind.
One of the tactics of the world is to market ideas so as to gain power and influence. This is a worldly sense that if certain ideas and ideologies can be implanted in people, they can then become a base for marketing, politics, and worldly power.
Identity politics, tribalism, race, and highly specific grievances increasingly form a basis for political and worldly power; ideas become ideology.
Reason and shared human values are less the basis for the appeal; fear and competition through organized power become more common. In an increasingly crowded marketplace of divergent ideas, loyalty and an “us vs. them” mentality are insisted upon. Intimidation, both subtle and obvious, is the daily fare.
The world rightly assesses that a true Christian is less easily intimidated. As our faith grows, our ideas become more rooted in perennial truths rather than in the ephemeral views of today. We see things by the light of the Gospel and more quickly understand the errors of much of modern thinking. As we grow in our faith we trust God more and come to delight in the truth He proclaims, experiencing greater liberation. Rooted in this way in clear and lasting truth, we are less easily deceived, controlled, or intimidated. The world and the prince of this world are instinctively aware of this and thus hate us and the faith in which we strive to grow.
3. The world hates us because our call to moderation threatens their wild excesses.
This is basically the summation of the first two points. The Christian faith calls us to moderation and sobriety. We are taught that happiness is not rooted in the multiplicity of things or pleasures, but in the moderate enjoyment of lawful pleasures. This limits the ability of marketers to sell us more and more. It also limits the inroads of political and worldly philosophies that often traffic in inciting dissatisfaction that others have more that we do. The world rightly perceives that a true Christian is less easily provoked to excessive consumption and less easily enlisted in causes rooted merely in possessions or power.
We are an “ugly” reminder to the world that it has lost its way.
In the Book of Wisdom this form of hatred is described in this way:
Let us lie in wait for the righteous one, because he is annoying to us; he opposes our actions, Reproaches us for transgressions of the law and charges us with violations of our training. He professes to have knowledge of God and styles himself a child of the LORD. To us he is the censure of our thoughts; merely to see him is a hardship for us, because his life is not like that of others, and different are his ways. He judges us debased; he holds aloof from our paths as from things impure. He calls blest the destiny of the righteous and boasts that God is his Father. Let us see whether his words be true; let us find out what will happen to him in the end…. Let us condemn him to a shameful death; for according to his own words, God will take care of him.” These were their thoughts, but they erred; for their wickedness blinded them. And they did not know the hidden counsels of God; neither did they count on a recompense for holiness nor discern the innocent souls’ reward (Wisdom 2:12-24).
Deep down, the worldly know that what the Church teaches is right. She touches something deep in the consciences of even the most jaded of modern thinkers. Rationalizing away, resisting, and ignoring the still, small voice of God echoing in their hearts is hard work. Even a small poke from the Church through Scripture or her teaching incites loud cries of pain and anger because they know the Church is right.
Perhaps, too, there is vague awareness that the Church is still going to be here preaching the gospel long after this current experiment of a godless and truth-less “culture” has run its course. Indeed, in the age of the Church empires have come and gone, nations have risen and fallen, heresies have been presented and resisted. Yet here we are still, preaching the gospel.
There is something mysterious about the particular hatred that the world reserves for Jesus and His Church.
In the Western world most religions are tolerated, even if largely ignored. Buddhism, Hinduism, and other eastern religions receive a nod from the cultural elites. New Age “spiritual but not religious,” “god-within” movements are often thought trendy and touted as substitutes for biblical religions. Strangely, despite numerous terrorist attacks and an ideology almost diametrically opposed to Western liberalism, the Muslim faith gets a pass.
Don’t even mention Christianity, let alone Catholicism, to most of them. The reaction is often “over-the-top.” It is not enough for them to dismiss us as irrelevant; they actively oppose us with legal efforts to keep our voice out of the public square. Prayer must go. Christmas must be called “the Holidays.” Mangers are forbidden. Even the colors green and red have been banished from some schools during this time. Easter break is “spring break” and Good Friday is just another teacher in-service day. Ramadan and Rosh Hashana are still mentioned by name. One can express almost any motivation for a view—except a religious one (especially a Christian or Catholic one). One can be a proud supporter of abortion and Planned Parenthood and a proud supporter of same-sex “marriage” and other LGBTQ causes, but one cannot oppose these for sincerely held religious reasons without being labeled a dangerous zealot trying to impose your views on others.
The depth of the fear, anger, and hatred is mysterious. If we are so “irrelevant,” why is it necessary to oppose us so fiercely? Do we really have an ability to impose our views? Why are we said to be “imposing” our views when we voice them while others are free to hold and express their views without backlash?
The anger, fear, and hatred is both obsessive and excessive. It is far beyond rational opposition.
Ultimately the mystery is not so deep that it defies explanation. There is evidence in the behavior of cultural elites and worldly leaders that Jesus and Christianity (especially the Catholic part of it) are public enemy number one.
Satan certainly has a raging fear of Jesus. As the “prince of this world,” he spreads his fear to the world. Thus, despite our many compromises with modernity, Catholicism remains the staunchest opponent to the views of most cultural elites. Our doctrines are stubborn things, even for some inside the Church who would like to change them. The Rock of Peter, whatever the human limitations of the individual popes in history, has a great deal of inertia by the Lord’s own design and grace. By God’s own promise, the gates of Hell (an image of power) slam against the Rock but cannot prevail.
The hatred of the Catholic Church is not really mysterious after all. It is a hatred far more cosmic and sweeping than merely that of those who live today. The special hatred for Christ and His Church are the great evidence that He is true Savior and Lord. Satan cannot keep a “poker face” in the presence of Christ and His Bride, the Church. He nervously rages, and all his worldly structures, philosophies, and those he inspires rage with him.
Be sober and yet at the same time amazed at the evidence of the true Church and Faith.
And the dragon was enraged at the woman and went to make war with the rest of her children, who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. And the dragon stood on the sand of the seashore. (Revelation 12:17)
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With its rarity and price exceeding gold, platinum is used only in the manufacture of fine jewellery. It is relatively heavy, non-corroding and malleable, making it a superb jewellery metal. It also possesses immense tensile strength that allows the goldsmith to create fine designs using minimal metal, without compromising the strength of a piece.
Like gold, platinum must be alloyed with various other metals in order for it to be 'workable'. It is worth noting that platinum is a hypo-allergenic metal that will not irritate the skin.
The cool silver-white colour of platinum makes it an ideal setting for diamonds. Its resistance to abrasion means the metal dulls very little over time and never tarnishes.
The strength of platinum is one of its best known characteristics, helping it withstand abrasion and giving the wearer peace of mind.
Platinum's strength and toughness make it relatively resistant to abrasion, but as with all jewellery when storing try to keep items separately in soft cloth bags or original boxes.
Cleaning can be carried out using a solution of warm soapy (detergent free) water and a soft bristled brush, such as an old toothbrush.
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The total meme coin market capitalization has surpassed $46 billion, with these coins showing much potential to rally even when the broader cryptocurrency market is down.
The meme coin hype has faded slightly because of the recent downturn in the digital asset space. However, these coins are still garnering much interest from traders looking to scoop up quick returns within a short time.
Last week, the co-founder of Mechanism Capital, Andrew Kang, said that meme coins constitute the highest portion of coins and will create fresh all-time highs later this year.
Kang also said that despite the potential rally by meme coins, these coins were many in the market. Therefore, investors must be selective about the meme coins they invest in.
Some meme coins in the market that one can consider buying for potential gains include the following:
At the top of the list is the PEPE meme coin. PEPE ranks as the third-largest meme coin, with a more than $4 billion market capitalization.
PEPE was among the worst-hit tokens during the bear market, which recently gripped the cryptocurrency market. The meme coin is down by 25% over the past month.
PEPE is the best play in the market right now because of the pending final approvals for spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to approve spot ETH ETFs soon, which will draw interest to the Ethereum ecosystem.
PEPE is created on the Ethereum network. As such, investors looking to invest in ETH and scoop profits from the ETF run must also consider diversifying into PEPE.
PEPE whale investors are already moving coins around as they anticipate price changes. Therefore, if a spot ETH ETF is approved, the price could move either way, readying PEPE for a volatile price action.
PEPE’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) has moved below 50 to the neutral level. The movement of the RSI line shows that buyers are entering the market, and the meme coin could be entering a neutral zone.
The movement of the Bollinger bands also shows that they are narrowing, indicating that momentum could be flowing back to the market. The price has broken the upper band, showing a bullish trend.
With the ETH ETF news coming up and whales scooping up more tokens, PEPE could be among the cryptos that could make you a millionaire this year.
The other meme coin that also makes a good investment in a potential bull market is MAGA (TRUMP). This meme coin has been on an uptrend in the past, but these gains have been washed down by the bear market that has seen it drop by around 48% in the last month.
This meme coin came to the limelight following a wave of PolitiFi tokens whose price action follows the news around the US political climate. These coins perform depending on the political temperatures.
Former US President Donald Trump has become a household name in the cryptocurrency industry because of his pro-crypto remarks.
The former US President seeks to woe crypto voters and add them to his vote basket during the November elections.
The TRUMP meme coin rallies depending on how Trump fairs in the elections. For instance, after the former US president won the Presidential debate, the meme coin created notable price gains.
TRUMP was trading at $6.17 at 14:00 EST after a slight gain of around 1%.
Therefore, with the US Presidential election nearing, the TRUMP meme coin could be a good play as it could make notable gains if TRUMP wins the presidential elections.
The other Ethereum-based meme coin that can also make you a millionaire is FLOKI.
In the past bull cycles, FLOKI has remained at the top of the meme coin rally and even outperformed most other coins.
Therefore, with the cryptocurrency market showing signs of an upward correction after the recent price dip, FLOKI might be one of the best plays.
FLOKI has an RSI of 48, showing that while the sellers are still in the market, the price action remains neutral.
Buyers and sellers are fighting for control, and the trend will be determined by any news about FLOKi or the broader cryptocurrency market.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) line is negative. This indicates that it is in bearish territory, and more price declines could be on the way.
However, the MACD histogram bars show a potential reversal as they sit in the positive territory.
In this case, increased buying support could drive the prices higher and make FLOKI among the top gainers in the market.
DogWifHat (WIF) is another meme coin one should get when seeking exposure to the Solana ecosystem. WIF has been among the top performers this year.
Its debut on the Solana blockchain spearheaded a rapid growth that has seen meme coins on the network surpass $6 billion.
WIF has wiped out most of its gains, with the price dropping by 14% in the past week. However, the low price has allowed investors to buy during the dip and accumulate more coins.
This could result in notable price gains once the Solana ecosystem comes to the limelight again.
Looking at the price indicators, WIF is in the oversold region, with the RSI level below 40. This RSI level shows that traders have been selling WIF, with the selling pressure being behind the recent negative price action.
The bearish thesis is also confirmed by the MACD line, which is below the zero region and indicates weak momentum. However, the MCD histogram bars are in the green zone, showing an attempt by buyers to drive prices higher.
The Solana ecosystem is also poised to benefit from the hype around spot ETH ETFs. Therefore, these gains could drive the price of WIF higher and result in notable gains.
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While delivering her economic agenda to donors during her recent fundraiser event in New York City on Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris promised to encourage investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency if elected.
She added that her agenda would support and strengthen innovations, such as AI and crypto, and channel regulations on protecting investors and consumers.
Kamala Harris Promised to Aid Crypto, AI Sector During Her Fundraiser At Cipriani Wall Street In Manhattan
Last Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris was at a fundraiser event at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan, the most densely populated county of New York City. The event was organized to raise $27M for the Democrat presidential candidate, Kamala.
Kamala’s speech during the fundraiser event seemingly changed her previous ‘uncertain’ stance toward cryptocurrency and gave hope to crypto enthusiasts.
While addressing the donors at the event, Kamala promised to aid investments in the artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency sector if elected. She vowed to foster innovation in both AI and crypto, and release regulations centered on protecting investors and users.
We will partner…[and] encourage innovative technologies like artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies while safeguarding our investors and consumers.
The Crypto Community Was Impressed By Her Statement
These statements were Kamala’s first overtures to the cryptocurrency sector as a Democratic Party’s presidential candidate.
This pro-crypto speech is coming at a time when the cryptocurrency community is eager to know Kamala’s stance on cryptocurrency, especially after leaving crypto out of her statements at the presidential debate.
The crypto community wanted to know whether Kamala would differ from the SEC chair Gary Gensler and Senator Elizabeth Warren’s cryptocurrency, and Kamala did not disappoint.
Following Kamala’s amazing remarks, Hayden Adams, CEO of Uniswap Labs, endorsed Harris in his comment on X platform.
According to Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge, Kamala will participate in cryptocurrency discussions this week with some cryptocurrency advocates to help her prepare her campaign policies on digital assets.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Kamala Harris’ campaign would start accepting donations in cryptocurrencies. However, there has been no reports yet on how much crypto Kamala has received for her campaign.
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Bought Burger With Bitcoin (BTC)
While Kamala is seemingly taking a baby step into cryptocurrency, her opponent, Donald Trump, has established himself as a pro-crypto presidential candidate, pitching himself as “crypto president” at the San Francisco tech fundraiser.
Just recently, Trump was spotted purchasing burgers with Bitcoin at PubKey, a crypto-themed bar in New York City.
He was also featured on Rug Radio, a cryptocurrency media platform, where he promoted his new DeFi project, World Liberty Financial, and discussed its crypto policy.
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The difference in a commercial remodel when compared to a home remodel is the scale and timing. Larger projects may involve multiple stories, special scaffolding, extensive exploration into code enforcement requirements, permitting, land use, zoning and special inspections. This coupled with access to businesses during construction can be tedious and often overwhelming. To help move the process seamlessly, we pride ourselves on efficiency and organization.
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Keith writes: Is there any recommendation to how high the grade of a home needs to be above an existing drainage ditch. What is the typical elevation above the ditch needed to get water flowing?
Steve Bliss of BuildingAdvisor.com responds: Many basement water problems result from rain and snow melt that runs of the roof, pools around the foundation, and then runs down the foundation wall into the basement or crawlspace. The best solution is to slope the finish grade away from the house so surface water drains safely away. The general rule of thumb is to provide a grade of 1/2 in. to 1 in. per foot for a minimum of 6 to 10 feet on all sides of the house. That’s a drop of 5 to 10 in. over 10 ft. This slope should be adequate to get the water safely away from the foundation into a drainage ditch, swale, storm sewer, or level lawn area. When evaluating a site, too little or too much slope can drive up costs.
While it is a good idea to backfill around the foundation with granular fill such a gravel or crushed stone, the top foot or so should be a dense, non-permeable soil such as clay (with 6 in. or so of topsoil above for plantings). This will help move the water quickly away from the foundation.
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Blessed mommy of nine- 4 the regular old way, 2 adopted from Guatemala, 2 adopted through the foster system, and one adopted from Ethiopia. Our family is serving the Lord in Guatemala at Village of Hope- a home for special needs children. I'm passionate about adoption and being a mom. I'm a work in progress, utterly reliant upon God. I'm easy-going, until I freak out. Organized, until I lose something. Laid back, until someone hurts the ones I love. I love taking pictures and writing. I adore big families and people who are willing to live life in an unordinary way. Come along on my journey and watch 'as my blessings grow'.
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A lot of people have been using social media sites for quite some time now. Facebook is probably one of the most popular websites out there, so it’s the perfect place to market to people. Here in this article will be some tips to get you started with Facebook marketing so continue reading for more information.
All content on your site should be easy to Like and Share on Facebook. It should also appear in shortened form with a link on your Facebook wall. If people are able to share your content with their followers, you’ll find that your reach begins to expand exponentially, and so will your profits.
Facebook marketing works best with a defined purpose. Figure out the purpose of your business’s Facebook page, and develop a strategy which is built around that purpose, and design goals that are in line with that purpose. Aligning your Facebook marketing tactics to a single defined goal makes success easier to reach and easier to measure.
Add Facebook sharing buttons on your website. Most blog platforms will automatically integrate these elements but you can easily find the code needed to add these buttons by visiting your Facebook settings. These buttons are a great way to encourage your readers to share your content while reminding them about your Facebook campaign.
Do not create postings that are far too long. While you may have a ton of information to share, nobody will want to wade through 1,000 words to get to the point. Try to keep all of your postings as short as possible, but make sure they are well-written. You want people to be able to grasp the main idea.
The goal of using Facebook is to garner more sales. Setting monthly sales goals can guide your efforts. Getting a lot of page fans is great, but it doesn’t mean much if it does not translate into more business. Monitor your progress and tweak your strategies when you find they are not effective.
Do not build any apps on Facebook that require more than three or fours steps to get started. The more complicated something is, the less likely people are to want to deal with it. If someone can use one of your apps right away, they will be more likely to sign up.
Setting off some of your content and making it inaccessible to the public is a good strategy for building your number of followers. When only followers can see certain parts of your page, it will make visitors want to become followers. Exercise good judgement in the amount of content you provide behind a fans-only area, because it will impact your SEO.
Use tools to measure the power of your Facebook marketing. There are all sorts of tools out there these days to help give you an idea of how potent your Facebook marketing is. You could take a look at something like Sprout Social as a paid service or simply check out your Klout score to see if your efforts seem to be moving the needle.
Get your subscribers to interact with you by asking some questions. You could for instance ask people to share a funny anecdote with you or to give their opinion on a certain topic. This is a great way to get your subscribers to interact with you and with each other.
Now that you know the basics of Facebook marketing you can put what you’ve learned into practice. If you’re able to use Facebook successfully to market something then you’ll know it because that product or service will become very popular. Keep everything you’ve learned here in mind and work hard at creating a solid marketing plan if you wish to do well.
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If whining the mathematics behind gambling, you will most probably win big. This also goes an issue online casino gambling sites. You might think that betting almost all about luck, but in reality, each game will rely on the guideline probability. So, what’s odds?
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"The future accountant needs to understand what drives business prosperity and measure it".
A few decades ago, it was possible to ask a child what they wanted to be when they grew up and know the role would exist by the time they entered the workforce. But for Generation Z, nothing is certain. Technology is changing the way we work and creating new roles faster than we can dream them up. For members of Generation Z, this presents some challenges when it comes to choosing a career and planning for the inevitable changes that will occur during their time in the workforce.
The ABC of Z
Generation Z, born from 1995 to 2009, is the first generation that’s grown up with digital products heavily integrated into their lives. Yet the global upheaval they’ve been exposed to since birth, from terrorism to natural disasters and the Global Financial Crisis, makes them all too aware that the future is no utopia.
The upside is they’re primed for constant change and this is reflected in their future career expectations. According to a survey by NAB, 73% see constant learning as vital in their careers. Becoming set in their ways is simply not an option. In fact, this generation’s ability to tackle change with ease sets them up with the skills to become highly entrepreneurial and set the agenda for the future of work. While some fear robots will take our jobs one day, technology is much more likely to free us up to do more meaningful tasks at work.
Crunching the numbers
You may think traditional fields like accounting will become obsolete in the near future, but accounting jobs are set to be in the top five roles that require a tertiary qualification by 2025. The reason, according to Professor Peter Carey, head of Deakin Business School’s accounting department, is any business can benefit from the expertise of an accountant with the right skills – they won’t be the bookkeepers of the past, they’ll be business advisers with an aptitude for integrated reporting.
‘The future accountant needs to understand what drives business prosperity and measure it,’ he says. To do that, they’ll go far beyond granular checks and balances. Instead they’ll find the value in human capital. ‘Accountants will burrow into the thing about the business that gives it a competitive advantage and understand the drivers of business prosperity,’ Prof. Carey says.
He adds that accounting graduates, like those in most industries, will have a competitive advantage if they have an innate understanding of technology, including the newest accounting tools such as Xero cloud-based software. Mastering these programs will allow the best accountants to spend more time calculating where the biggest opportunities in business lie.
'Accountants will burrow into the thing about the business that gives it a competitive advantage and understand the drivers of business prosperity.'
The next wave of communications
Similarly, communications professionals will continue to be in demand, but their roles will rely on digital dexterity. Writers will increasingly be crafting copy for a range of digital channels. There will be a huge demand for those with visual communications skills, as the digital space will begin to converge with other fields.
Dr Russell Kennedy, Visual Communication Design Course Director at Deakin University points to futuristic roles such as ‘augmented information designer ‘and ‘design thinking strategist’, which will require a communications designer to consider the visual experience, as well as the journey a user takes through a digital product. ‘Deakin graduates will find themselves working in a range of areas including immersive environments such as augmented and virtual reality, smart product design and even human biology. Designers are already working on projects involving virtual reality training for surgeons, augmented reality way-finding systems, user interface systems for self-driving cars and even 3D printed body parts,’ Dr Kennedy says.
This merging of many fields with communications will give rise to surprising new roles, such as ‘human organ designers’, who will require a fusion of bio-engineering and design skills, or ‘machine learning designers’, who’ll combine AI knowledge and design thinking.
Bridging the gap between humans and technology
No industry will be untouched by change in the coming decade. The early prediction is that healthcare and social assistance, education and training, technical services and construction will provide more than half of all new employment opportunities between now and 2019.
For example, the education sector will be disrupted by innovation and technological integration in the classroom, while the range of jobs in healthcare will boom as our growing population ages. Overall, the future belongs to members of Generation Z with the ability to adopt new technology early, without losing their human skills.
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Eddie Stone is an accomplished agent for Great Southern Land specializing in buying and selling land. An Alabama resident, Eddie has used his extensive knowledge to work and sell land in 15 counties surrounding the Birmingham Metro area. Eddie obtained a Master's Degree in Forest Business from Mississippi State University. For the next 20 years, he worked as a Registered Forester in the large corporate sector in both the procurement and land management arenas where he became an expert in land management, maximizing the biological growth of timber, determining the value of a timber tract, and maximizing its value for the landowner. In 1999, Eddie founded Forever Green, Inc.; a consultant forestry business that quickly became a leader in the local timber business. He went on to obtain a real estate license and join Great Southern Land as an Alabama land agent to further serve his clients' needs and provide full-scale, exceptional service. Eddie is also a Contractual Conservation Planner for the Georgia Alabama Land Trust. He prepares Conservation Easement Baseline Documentation Reports which includes technical writing, field inspections, GPS documentation, and GIS map preparation. Eddie's forestry expertise, coupled with being a REALTOR, has made him uniquely qualified to help clients navigate all aspects of buying and selling land.
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The Role Of The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is mostly brought up in the New Testament and goes by many names which are the Spirit of the Lord, Spirit of God, Spirit of truth, Spirit of Jesus, or Holy Spirit.
It is important to note that it is a fully divine Person of the triune God, apart from God the Father and God the Son. The Holy Trinity is one God, however, each of them have different roles.
The Holy Scriptures indicate that when the Lord created heaven and the earth, the Holy Spirit was very much part of the process.
But what exactly is the role of the Holy Spirit? Let’s find out!
1. He Is A Helper
The Holy Spirit was sent by God to teach and counsel all who follow Jesus. Christ was aware that he was going to be persecuted and crucified, therefore He made sure that during His absence the Holy Spirit would guide His people.
“The Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you” – John 14:26, ESV
2. He Knows What’s Yet To Come
The Holy Spirit knows what the future holds. One may call him the “Spirit of Truth” because He is able to show believers what is. Jesus once said that the Holy Spirit will speak what the Lord shall Speak.
“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you. All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you” -John 16:13-15
3. He Is A Giver Of Gifts
Some of the Holy Spirit’s qualities are manifested to the followers of Christ. These attributes include knowledge, wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, piety, and fear of the Lord. All these gifts are given to us so we will be well-equipped once we are set to praise God.
“Since the Holy Spirit is the one who shows or manifests God’s presence in the world, it is not surprising that Paul can call spiritual gifts ‘manifestations’ of the Holy Spirit” – I Cor. 12:7
4. He Helps The Weak
There are instances when a person is lost to the point that he/she does not know what to do. When one is about to give up, the Holy Spirit intercedes and helps people at their weakest moments so they can seek God.
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God” – Romans 8:26-27
5. He Gives New & Eternal LIfe
It is important to note that the Holy Spirit will do anything to make us holy. He does his part by renewing and sanctifying the lives of people in order to achieve this. And just as He did with Jesus, the Holy Spirit will make sure that those who are qualified will be raised from the dead and will be given eternal life. -CHARLIE
“But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you” – Romans 8:10-11
6. He gives spiritual life
Not all humans believe that God exists – and this shouldn’t be so. We must praise the Lord, Jesus, Holy Spirit, and seek for our salvation; however, this may seem difficult since a lot of us are non-believers. Having said that, the Holy Spirit will do His part by trying to make people holy again.
“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit” – John 3:5-8
7. He transforms believers
We are all sinners. As much as we try to be holy, no one can obtain complete holiness. Nevertheless, the Holy Spirit still dwells in us. He does what He can to transform us so that we can continue to have faith in Jesus. Through the Holy Spirit, the power of sin is shattered and we become better individuals. .
“the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened” – Ephesians 1:17-18
8. He makes you more like Christ
What we Chirstians should remember is that we should all try to be more like Christ in every way. How does this happen? Well, the Holy Spirit has the power to change us. It is through the Holy Spirit that we can see what Jesus is like, which helps us become more like him.
“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” – 2 Corinthians 3:18.
9. He helps you to do the Father’s will
Another way the Holy Spirit helps us is by giving us the willpower to do what we want or have to do. We can hear what God wants for us with the Holy Spirit’s guidance. We must listen and ask Him what the Lord wants us to achieve so we can follow through with it.
“Then the Spirit said to Philip, ‘Go up and join this chariot.” Acts 8:29
10. He gives people hope
Feeling hopeless? You need not worry. When you feel that all is lost, God will do everything to change that. He does this by giving the Holy Spirit the power to give us hope amid all our trials and tribulations. Once this happens, we will be given the motivation to soldier on despite all of the hurdles we are facing in life.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13.
11. He guides your prayers.
Most of us turn to prayers when we feel like all is lost. However, there are times when we are weak and we do not have enough strength to pray. But because of the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are able to think clearly and figure out what we want to pray for.
“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” Romans 8:26
12. He gives spiritual life
Not all of us are believers. Although, with the help of the Holy Spirit, our minds are illuminated and some even become followers of Christ. It is suddenly clear that apart from loving our Lord, our salvation and our spiritual life becomes a top priority.
“Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” – John 3:5-8
13. He sanctifies you.
Lastly, the Holy Spirit does His part by sanctifying the followers of Christ. When this happens, believers are purified and washed aways of all their sins. This practically transforms them into a new person and makes them more Christlike.
“But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God,” 1 Corinthians 6:11.
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The whole idea behind dining at a fancy restaurant is for you to enjoy a sumptuous meal, where staff waits on you and serves you. Practically, you get to just lay back and hey presto, food appears as though miraculously summoned. And – other than not having to raise a single finger in order to prepare said sumptuous meal – the fantastic thing about this is that there are no dishes to wash later. It’s no wonder that women are so keen about dinner dates. Here are 20 restaurants which really know how big a part the restaurant location and overall ambience play in the dining experience.
20. Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Restaurant, Tanzania
Nobody can blame you for thinking that the Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania is somewhat of a geologist’s field expedition. However, it’s actually a unique fine-dining experience within a luxurious African safari resort. The resort houses an exquisite restaurant built into the rock, and featuring an impressive split-level and a wall of windows, with breath-taking vistas of the crater below and a broad viewing terrace. The décor also features a central fireplace as well as decorative prehistoric cave paintings. The resort also offers to arrange breakfasts, lunches, dinners and also cocktails at a number of dedicated sites in the bush. These special meals feature safari-style tables and chairs, together with a ‘bush bar’ and a ‘bush kitchen’, where a vast menu can be on-site.
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Occasional indigestion is a common symptom for many adults. However, some women may experience frequent or severe digestion problems during menopause. In a comparative study, 42% of women going through the menopausal transition reported experiencing upper abdominal discomfort, which is a common indicator of indigestion.(1)
Individuals experiencing indigestion should consult a doctor who can suggest appropriate treatment methods. Managing indigestion can help prevent potential complications, such as stomach ulcers. It also improves quality of life and helps women navigate the menopause transition with more ease.
What is indigestion?
Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a symptom characterized by discomfort in the upper abdominal area. Individuals experiencing indigestion may describe this discomfort as bloating, fullness, or pain after a meal.(2)
Dyspepsia can sometimes be confused with heartburn, which is also a common occurrence during menopause. While heartburn is marked by a burning sensation, indigestion may involve a range of sensations in the upper abdomen.
What are the symptoms of indigestion?
Indigestion can encompass a variety of symptoms, including the following:(3)
Discomfort or burning in the upper abdomen after a meal
Feeling full too soon after a meal
Gurgling in the stomach
Regurgitation of liquid or food
How can menopause increase the risk of indigestion?
Various changes happening in the body during menopause may contribute to indigestion:
The esophagus, or food pipe, has contractile muscles called sphincters at both ends. The lower esophageal sphincter prevents the entry of food and other substances from the stomach into the esophagus and vice versa.
Estrogen plays a role in maintaining the strength of these sphincters. With declining estrogen levels during menopause, the lower esophageal sphincter may weaken and allow stomach acid to enter the food pipe. This condition is known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which may cause inflammation or irritation of the esophageal lining, resulting in symptoms such as heartburn, chest pain, and indigestion.
Estrogen may also help strengthen the bonds between the cells that make up the lining of the gut. These cells, along with the mucosal cells, protect the food pipe from GERD-associated injury. As estrogen levels decrease during menopause, the integrity of these cells may be compromised. This can make the food pipe more vulnerable to GERD-related injury and result in symptoms like indigestion.(4,5)
Abnormal estrogen and progesterone levels can slow down digestion, delaying the emptying of food from the gut. This can cause nausea, bloating, and a sensation of fullness in the abdomen.(6)
Menopause often coincides with stressful life events such as children leaving home, caring for aging parents, career shifts, and relationship changes like divorce or widowhood.
Studies suggest that stress may affect the gut-brain axis, which carries signals between the gut and the brain. The gut-brain axis involves chemicals that regulate mood, the nervous system, and the gut microbiome.(7)
The gut microbiome refers to the community of microorganisms living in the digestive tract, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. A healthy gut microbiome is essential for normal digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall gut health. However, stress can disrupt the balance of these microorganisms, potentially leading to indigestion and other digestive issues.
Other Potential Causes of Indigestion
While menopause may cause indigestion in some women, certain factors can further increase this risk, including the following:(3)
Diet and Lifestyle
Eating habits can influence the strength of the gut lining. The following factors may damage the gut lining or disrupt the digestive process, leading to indigestion during menopause:
Drinking too much alcohol, coffee, or caffeinated and carbonated drinks
Eating too quickly
Consuming spicy, fatty, greasy, or acidic foods
Indigestion can be a side effect of some medicines:
Certain antibiotics like tetracycline and clindamycin
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin and ibuprofen
Nutritional supplements like iron and potassium
Health Problems and Digestive Conditions
The following health conditions may cause indigestion as an associated symptom:
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Peptic ulcer disease
Diagnosing Indigestion During Menopause
While occasional indigestion may be a common symptom during menopause, persistent or severe signs can indicate a worsening condition. In such cases, women should consult a physician who can diagnose the underlying cause and suggest appropriate treatment methods.
Treating Indigestion During Menopause
Unhealthy dietary or lifestyle choices may increase the risk of indigestion during menopause. Conversely, adopting a healthy diet and staying active can improve digestion.
Experts recommend these dietary habits to improve digestion:
Avoiding carbonated drinks, coffee, and alcohol
Eating small amounts of food slowly during meals
Opting for low-fat food items such as egg whites, lean meats, and legumes
Consuming high-fiber foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds
Drinking at least eight glasses of water daily
The following lifestyle choices can support healthy digestion:
Getting at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, such as jogging, running, or swimming, five days a week
Trying relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, and deep breathing exercises to manage stress
Getting at least eight hours of uninterrupted sleep
Pharmacological interventions that may help manage indigestion include over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications.
Antacids: They neutralize stomach acid, which is a major contributor to GERD-related gut injury.
Acid reducers: Two types of medications can reduce stomach acid production: histamine antagonists (H2 antagonists) and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Cimetidine and famotidine are some OTC H2 antagonists. Common OTC PPIs are esomeprazole and omeprazole.
Combination antacid/acid reducer: These medications combine the acid-neutralizing effects of antacids with the acid-reducing actions of PPIs and H2 blockers.
H2 Blockers and PPIs: These medicines work similarly to their OTC counterparts but are available in higher doses. A physician may prescribe these if OTC medicines don’t provide adequate relief from indigestion. Famotidine and cimetidine can be obtained OTC or by prescription, depending on the dose. Lansoprazole and omeprazole are PPIs available by prescription in stronger concentrations.
Promotility agents: They enhance the movement of the gut and prevent acid from remaining in the stomach for too long. A common example of promotility medication is metoclopramide.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Declining hormone levels during menopause are a major contributor to the gut changes responsible for indigestion. HRT can help prevent this risk by providing these hormones supplementally.
Studies have demonstrated the benefits of HRT in managing anxiety, hot flashes, and other menopausal symptoms, which can increase the risk of indigestion during menopause.
When to See a Doctor for Indigestion
Severe or frequent indigestion may be an indicator of a more serious problem. Women experiencing the following symptoms should consult a doctor immediately:(3)
Blood in vomit
Loss of appetite
Pain radiating to the neck, arm, or jaw
Shortness of breath
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Customer satisfaction doesn’t last as long as it used to.
We’ve all become extremely demanding, thanks to constant new offers of innovation and novelty.
Today, we want things better, faster and sometimes cheaper as well. And customer satisfaction is becoming insufficient to drive growth alone. Companies need to deliver more, a lot more!
If you’d prefer to listen rather than read:
I was recently in the US, and as seems to be the norm these days, the hotel in which I stayed asked me to rate my stay afterwards. I completed their form, giving only four and five-star ratings, as I had been very satisfied with my visit, the hotel room, the staff and their services. Imagine my surprise, therefore when I got the following email a day or so after submitting my review:
“Thank you for taking the time to complete our online survey regarding your recent stay at our hotel.
On behalf of our entire team, I would like to apologize for failing to exceed your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us and we will be using the feedback you provided to make improvements to ensure we offer an exceptional experience for our guests in the future.
I hope that you will consider staying with us again so that we can have another chance to provide you with a superior experience.”
Shocking mail, isn’t it? To think that a Hotel would apologise for not exceeding my expectations!
I believe that is exactly why they get a 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor. For them, customer satisfaction is not enough; they want their guests to be enchanted, enthralled, and excited, so a return visit is a “no-brainer”; no other hotel choice would make sense!
So I have a question for you: How do you treat your own customers? Do you do just enough to satisfy them, or do you consistently look to exceed their expectations?
If you are a regular reader here – and I’d love to know why if you’re not, so I can do better in the future – you will know that I often talk about “surprising” and “delighting” our customers. These are not hollow words; there’s a very real reason why I use them. The reason is that our customers may be satisfied, but they will never stay satisfied for long.
The above example is one way that the hotel staff ensures they have enough time to correct whatever is not a “superior experience,” as they term their own desired service level, and to continue to offer total customer satisfaction.
Examples of Brands Going Beyond Customer Satisfaction
Here are a few examples of other companies that go above and beyond in terms of their own customer service. I hope they inspire you to do the same and to aspire to exceed customer satisfaction whenever and wherever you can.
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Premature commercial roofing system break down is a common issue which makes life complicated for commercial property managers and owners. It is not just the roofing system itself. The roofing system break down can lead in subsequent financial loss and business disruption.
Two main things may help avoid premature roofing break down are the regular roofing inspection and continuous roofing maintenance done by professional roofing companies tampa. As a matter of fact, while we can aid you with the former however, the succeeding is up to you.
The following are the things you need to consider to extend you commercial roofing system’s lifespan:
- You Should Know the Type of your Roofing System
As a commercial property owner or manager, you are not expected to be a roof expert nonetheless, you must somehow have an idea of the outs and the ins of your roofing system. In addition to that, begin by learning how to take good care of the roofing system that is sometimes explained right after the installation. If you are not physically present then, you should insist on a maintenance and care guide to be added in the paper reports.
While some of the roofing materials look similar, they are not actually the same in purpose. PVC and TPO for example, are both membrane-types which are installed in the same methods however the chemicals that are used to repair and patch one could bring damage to the other. If you are not sure of what you are doing, get it touch with your roof companies which installed your roofing system.
- Be Familiar with the Signs of Damage and Deterioration
When examining your roofing system, be aware of the signs of damage and deterioration. If you have actually familiarized yourself with your roofing system, then you should identify if something is wrong in your roof. Examine anything which penetrates the roof, like air conditioning unit and exhaust vents, and you also make sure that the flashing is not damaged. In addition to that, if your roof is a membrane-type one, see if all the seams are attached. And lastly, look closely if there is pooling of water because flat roofs are quite sloped to help the rainwater flow to the gutters.
- Always Follow your Schedule of Inspection
Following to the prescribed schedule is actually the most difficult task to do, thinking of all the work and responsibilities of being a commercial property owner or manager. In this case simple reminders should be adequate. Assign a person you can trust to perform an accurate and careful inspection, or you may also ask help from a professional roof contractor for inspection and maintenance in case you are not available. It’s always best that you only ask advice and help from a professional and experienced roofer since they are knowledgeable and well-trained in this industry, which is why if you hire them, you can be able to rest easy knowing that your residential or commercial property is in the hands of the experts and professionals in the field.
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Lenoir man convicted of felonious assault
LENOIR, NC (July 27, 2018) — James Wesley Bare, 29, of Lenoir, will spend at least two years in prison after he was convicted of felonious assault inflicting serious injury during Caldwell County Superior Court on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.
Bare will serve his active prison term of two to three years in custody of the North Carolina Division of Adult Corrections after being sentenced by the Honorable Robert C. Ervin, Superior Court Judge from Burke County.
The defendant kicked a female victim during a domestic dispute on May 27, 2016, causing injury. She made her way to a neighbor’s house where 911 was dialed to get assistance from medical and law enforcement personnel. The assault led to the victim being treated at Carolinas Medical Center.
Deputy Scott Williams investigated the case for the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant District Attorney Andrew Jennings handled prosecution for the State.
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Indoor grow tents have become increasingly popular among gardening enthusiasts. They offer a controlled environment for plants to thrive, regardless of weather conditions or limited outdoor space. With the right lights, you can create the perfect conditions for your plants to grow healthy and strong.
Understanding the Different Types of Lights
When it comes to choosing lights for your indoor grow tent, it’s essential to understand the different types available. Each type of light has its own unique benefits and considerations. Here are three common types:
Fluorescent Lights: Fluorescent lights are affordable, energy-efficient, and emit relatively low heat. They are ideal for seedlings and smaller plants that don’t require intense lighting. However, they may not provide enough light for larger plants or those in the flowering stage.
LED Lights: LED lights are highly efficient and provide a full spectrum of light that mimics natural sunlight. They have a longer lifespan and are adjustable, allowing you to customize the light intensity and color for different growth stages. Although they may have a higher upfront cost, they save energy in the long run and are suitable for all growth stages.
High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) Lights:HPS lights are known for their high light intensity, making them ideal for plants in the flowering stage. They produce a warm light that promotes flowering and fruiting. However, they generate more heat and require additional ventilation to maintain optimal temperatures.
Determining the Light Requirements
Each plant species and growth stage has specific light requirements. To determine the right lights for your indoor grow tent, consider the following factors:
Light Intensity: Plants require different light intensities during various growth stages. Seedlings and vegetative plants generally need lower light levels than flowering plants. Make sure to choose lights that provide the appropriate intensity for your plants.
Light Spectrum: The light spectrum refers to the range of wavelengths emitted by a light source. Different plant species respond differently to specific wavelengths. For example, blue light promotes vegetative growth, while red light encourages flowering. Look for lights that offer a full spectrum or customizable spectrum to meet your plant’s needs.
Light Duration: Most plants require a certain number of hours of light and darkness each day. This is known as the photoperiod, and it varies depending on the plant species. Some plants, like cannabis, require longer periods of light during the vegetative stage and shorter periods during the flowering stage. Ensure your lights are programmable to provide the correct light duration for your plants.
Calculating the Lighting Setup
Once you understand your plant’s light requirements, you need to calculate the appropriate lighting setup for your indoor grow tent. Consider the following factors:
Tent Size: Measure the dimensions of your grow tent to determine the coverage area you need. This will help you choose the right number of lights and their placement.
Light Placement: Position your lights at an optimal height to maximize coverage and minimize hotspots or shadowing. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines or consult with experienced growers for recommendations.
Light Spacing: Properly spacing your lights ensures even light distribution throughout the tent and prevents overcrowding. As a general rule, aim for about 18-24 inches of spacing between the plants and the lights.
Light Hanging System: Invest in a sturdy and adjustable light hanging system that allows you to easily raise or lower the lights as your plants grow.
Considerations for Energy Efficiency
Aside from your plants’ needs, it’s important to think about energy efficiency when choosing lights for your indoor grow tent. Here are a few tips:
Energy Consumption: LED lights are known for their energy efficiency. They consume less electricity compared to other types of lights, saving you money on energy bills in the long run.
Heat Generation: Lights that produce excessive heat can increase the temperature inside your grow tent, leading to potential damage to your plants. LED lights generate less heat than fluorescent or HPS lights, reducing the need for additional cooling systems.
Light Lifespan: LEDs have a longer lifespan compared to fluorescent or HPS lights, reducing the frequency of bulb replacements and overall maintenance costs.
Choosing the right lights for your indoor grow tent is crucial for the success of your plants. Understanding the different types of lights, their benefits, and your plants’ light requirements will help you make an informed decision. Consider factors such as light intensity, spectrum, duration, and the size of your tent when calculating your lighting setup. Additionally, prioritize energy efficiency to save on electricity bills and provide a sustainable environment for your plants. By carefully selecting the right lights, you can create an optimal growing environment and ensure healthy and thriving plants. Our goal is to offer an all-encompassing learning journey. Access this carefully chosen external website and discover additional information on the subject. small grow tent.
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Before starting any diet it’s always nice to have a little bit of information about it, from the approach to the diet to the types of foods that are allowed. Here are some basic Q&As for the Anti-Inflammatory Diet.
Who created the Anti-Inflammatory Diet? Dr. Andrew Weil
What is the approach to the Anti-Inflammatory Diet? Dr. Weil believes that some foods trigger or fight systemic inflammation. Inflammation can result in Alzheimer’s, cancer, or heart disease. Through foods rich in fiber and foods that contain healthy fats and with limited animal protein (other than oily fish) this diet boosts mental and physical health and helps reduce the risk of age-related diseases.
What is the goal of the Anti-Inflammatory Diet? Ultimate mental and physical health, as well as the prevention of disease.
What are the basics of the Anti-Inflammatory Diet? Based on the Mediterranean diet plus some, this diet focuses on fresh foods and omega-3 fatty acids.
What are some tips that make the Anti-Inflammatory Diet a success? Reduce saturated fat. Use extra-virgin olive oil as main cooking oil. Choose salmon, sardines packed in olive oil or water. Include a variety of produce in your diet such as berries, dark leafy greens, orange and yellow fruits, and tomatoes. When possible, choose organic. Drink purified water. Choose tea instead of coffee.
What are the benefits of the Anti-Inflammatory Diet? Reduced LDL cholesterol and reduced risk for heart disease. Reduced CRP levels. (CRP is a protein in the blood that signals inflammation.)
With any diet, it is recommended that you see your doctor before starting a diet program so you both can discuss your current health and health goals.
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While 27% of new home sales are members of Generation X moving in, Trevor Noah, new host of “The Daily Show,” showed the world that Generation X was actually moving out.
According to a recent story from Salon, Noah’s debut on “The Daily Show” had many memorable moments, most of which put heavy emphasis on the show’s younger audience. Members of Generation X found themselves boxed out of most of the jokes, which were largely centered around youth culture.
While Jon Stewart, the show’s previous host, was 52 at the time of his departure from the program, Noah is 31 and has a much different perspective to bring the program. His jokes included gags about emojis, sexting, and “the crazy old dude who left his inheritance to some random kid in Africa.”
Salon posed that members of Generation X were frequently being skipped over in the attempts to hit the Millennial and Baby Boomer audiences.
FiveThirtyEight reported that “the median age of ‘Daily Show’ viewers rose from 35 in 2004 to 40.5 in 2014.” While Stewart himself isn’t included in this Generation X age range, the content was more closely aimed towards audiences of this age, which leaves viewers to wonder which way the program will eventually lean.
During Monday night’s show, Noah demonstrated his edgy style by offering some alternative views on the abortion debate, saying:
“You might not be a fan of pro-lifers, but you have got to admit, they’re damn good at what they do… The craziest part is abortion is a constitutional right. The Supreme Court said this is law and the pro-lifers were like, I accept your challenge.”
“The amount of lives they save could reach superhero levels,” Noah added. “They just need to have a superhero’s total dedication to life. Right now they’re more like comic book collectors. Human life only holds value until you take it out of the package, and then it’s worth nothing.”
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Kenwood DMX8021DABS Stereo Upgrade for Ford Galaxy 2006-2015
Package Includes the following:
- Kenwood DMX8021DABS - 7" CarPlay™ & Android Auto Mirroring DAB+ Bluetooth Stereo
- Kenwood DAB-A1 - DAB Antenna Interior Windscreen Mount
- ACV - 621114-19-1 - Complete Fitting kit for KIT Ford Galaxy 2006-2015
- 7.0 "WVGA capacitive touch panel with sharp, high-contrast images, vivid colors and wide viewing angles.
- Wi-Fi built-in for convenient wireless connection with a compatible smartphone.
- DAB/DAB+ radio tuner for noise & interference free reception and crystal-clear digital stereo sound
- Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology for hands-free calls and music streaming. (Available functions depend on cell phone).
- Supports CarPlay wirelessly and with a USB cable.
- Supports Android Auto wirelessly and with a USB cable
- Supports Wireless Mirroring for Android including 2-way touch control capability.
- 3 Dedicated camera inputs to connect optional cameras.
- 3 RCA high power (5.0V) preouts (front/rear/sub)
- Compatible with Hi-Res Audio which provides greater sound clarity and detail than standard compressed digital audio formats.
- Digital Sound Processor, Time Alignment & 13-Band EQ for optimal sound tuning enhancements.
- Rear High Speed USB type-C port. Up to 3.0A Max Charge
- Short body (85mm) for easy installation.
- Supplied With CAN-Bus Steering Wheel Control Interface,
- Black Double DIN Fascia,
- Antenna Adapter & Universal Patchlead.
Note: Vehicles with 5000C / 6000CD / 6006CD OEM HU
How will you send my item?
We ship to addresses within the UK using Royal Mail and DPD couriers.
How much does delivery cost?
- Royal Mail Tracked - 2-4 working day tracked service - £4.99.
- DPD 2-3 Day - 2-4 working day tracked service - £7.99 .
- DPD Next Day - Next working day tracked service - £11.99.
- DPD Delivery - Non specific DPD service for larger/bulkier orders - £15.
- Saturday/Sunday Service - Tracked service specified for Saturday/Sunday - £22.99.
For orders to UK Non-mainland and International destinations, there will be an additional charge at checkout. Please see below for more information.
How long does delivery take?
Depending on the delivery service you choose, delivery usually takes between 1-4 working days to mainland UK from the moment we despatch your order. Orders to UK non-mainland and international destinations can take longer.
When will you despatch my order?
Orders placed before 3pm are processed and despatched the same day (excluding bank holidays and weekends). Orders placed on weekends will be processed and despatched the following working day.
*Please note that international orders may require extra checks before we are able to despatch your order so timescales may vary.
Can I track my delivery?
Yes - Order tracking is offered as standard on all items, whether they are shipped via DPD or Royal Mail. You will receive your tracking information via email once we have despatched your order.
UK Non-mainland and International destinations.
Post Brexit some of our delivery partners have changed the way we ship to international and offshore destinations. This means that the cost of shipping to some locations has increased significantly and additional paperwork may need to be completed for some international orders.
Shipping for all items to UK Non-Mainland and International destinations will incur a charge at checkout. This charge is not final and additional postage may be required. Furthermore, this may incur additional delivery delays and also local customs charges which the buyer is responsible to pay.
Shipping to international destinations may require further security checks and I.D. to be provided by the cardholder. We reserve the right to cancel any orders where an order does not pass our security checks or the additional postage is not paid.
To avoid any confusion we would advise that you contact us before making your order.
What do you class as UK Non-mainland?
Rep. Ireland, N. Ireland, Channel Islands, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man and Scottish Highlands. If you are unsure whether your address is classed as UK Non-mainland please feel free to contact us and an advisor will be happy to help.
For any further enquiries with regards to your delivery please contact us on 020 8561 9845 and one of our adviser's will be happy to help.
If you're not happy with your item or you've changed your mind.
Even though we're sure you'll be happy with your purchase, it's important that you are aware of how we deal with returns in the event that you need to send something back.
We understand how inconvenient it can be when you buy a product and aren't 100% satisfied with it. For this reason, we have designed our returns policy to prevent any further inconvenience to you in these instances.
Under 14 days
You can return your goods for a full refund or exchange as long as you inform us of your intention to return the goods within 14 days of receipt, starting from the day after you receive your goods (Exclusions apply, see below.)
All return costs are down to the buyer, and it is recommended that you return your items using a trackable method with appropriate insurance (if required).
Once we have approved your return, please ensure that you return the item within 14 days. We will then inspect and process your return within 14 days of receiving your goods.
Items need to be returned in "as new" condition in their original packaging. We don't mind if you open the product to check it, however any used or damaged products will be non-returnable so please take care when opening your items.
Please ensure products are packed securely and product packaging has not been defaced with courier labels and tape.
Please ensure a completed returns form is included with all items being returned.
After 14 days
- We will not offer a refund after 14 days of you receiving your delivery unless your product is deemed faulty. Please see further details below.
Exclusions from our returns policy
As we're sure you'll understand, there are some products that we can't offer returns on due to their nature. These include:
- Special order items (these items will be clearly identifiable).
- Custom cut items. (Speaker cable, airline etc ordered by the meter.
- Clothing due to health and hygiene reasons.
- Products that include software which require activation.
Please note that these exclusions do not apply to items that become faulty.
If your product becomes faulty
We endeavour to get your items to you in fully working order, however in the event that your items do become faulty, please read below on what you should do next.
In a lot of cases with some products, faults can be fixed by performing some basic troubleshooting, so to prevent any further inconvenience to you we advise that you contact our Customer Service team who can guide you through some basic troubleshooting before sending items back. Or in some cases our manufacturers have a helpline.
Under 30 days
- If your items become faulty within 30 days of delivery you are entitled to a full refund or exchange. Please contact our customer service centre who will provide necessary returns details.
- Please send the items back with a completed returns form including a detailed description of the fault and your original order number.
- Once we have fully tested the item and confirmed the fault, we will process the refund or exchange including cost of carriage back to us (within reason).
- If during our testing we cannot find a fault, no refund or exchange will be given, and you will be charged for delivery of the item back to you.
After 30 days
- After 30 days you will still be able to get your faulty items repaired or replaced within the manufacturers warranty and we will be happy to assist you with this. Please contact our customer service team to find out the best way to get your items repaired or replaced. Please be aware that after 30 days we will not cover you for any carriage costs. In some cases to save time and carriage, items can be sent directly to the manufacturers service centre.
Exclusions from our faulty items returns policy
- Burnt or Blown Voice coils on all speakers are not classed as a manufacturing defect and these are not covered under warranty.
- Incorrectly installed products causing malfunction (We always suggest getting items installed professionally.)
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PLEASE NOTE: ALL RETURNS NEED TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPLETED RETURNS FORM: DOWNLOAD
DONT HAVE A PRINTER? Just ensure you include the relevant information required on a note inside the return so that we can process your request.
I want to return an item
- Unwanted Goods: In accordance with The Consumer Contracts Regulations (2015), you have a 14 working day 'cooling off period' in which you have the right to cancel your purchase and receive a full refund. The cooling off period starts on the day after the day on which you received the goods (does not include weekends). You are responsible for the cost of returning the item to us. For your own protection, we recommend that you send the parcel using a delivery service that insures you for the value of the goods.
- Providing that unwanted goods are received back by us in "as new" condition, we will refund payment for the goods. We don't mind if you open the product to check it, however any used or damaged products will be subject to a 25% handling fee so please take care when opening your item. These refunds will be made within 30 days of return of goods. Should you wish to cancel your purchase within the 14 working days 'cooling off' period, please e-mail us at [email protected]
- Please tell us your name and address, how your order was placed and any payment reference (ie Paypal) and the order number.
- Should you cancel your purchase with this 14 working day 'cooling off' period, we will refund your payment in full via the method of payment. There will be no charges for cancellation within this 14 working day 'cooling off period'.
- You are advised to wrap the product carefully to avoid damage. You are also advised to return goods by recorded delivery, registered post, or by courier. Proof of postage will not be accepted as proof of delivery. Please remember to include with the return your name and address, and a copy of your purchase receipt.
- Manufacturer's warranty: Beyond this 14 working day period, you are covered under the manufacturer's warranty which is typically 1 year. If your product becomes faulty during this period, you should contact our eSupport department, via the website, direct email or phone for a returns number. We will then arrange for your item to be repaired (or replaced, if appropriate with a new product) or provide details of the manufacturers local service centre.
- PLEASE NOTE: ALL RETURNS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPLETED RETURNS FORM: DOWNLOAD
Christmas Returns Policy
- Any product purchased between 25/11/22 and 24/12/22 will qualify for our extended returns policy.
- If your purchase is made within this time you have until 01/01/2023 to inform us of your intention to return your items.
- All orders placed within this time which are outside of the standard 14 day policy can only be returned for a credit. All credits need to be used within 90 days of issue.
- Please ensure you inform our Customer Service team in writing or via email ([email protected]).
- Any items being returned need be in brand new, unopened and unused condition.
- All products must be returned to us within 14 calendar days after our Customer Service team have authorised a return.
- Any promotional items received FREE at the time of purchase must also be returned, unused and unopened, otherwise the value of the promotional item will be deducted from the credit.
Please note: Our normal returns policy still applies on all orders if you are within the 14 day returns period.
Airlift Warranty Managments:
- Limited Lifetime Warranty for Air Lift Performance 3HTM, 3PTM or 3STM Air Management/Control system and Accessories purchased before 09/03/2021
- 2-Year Limited Warranty for Air Lift Performance 3HTM, 3PTM or 3STM Air Management/Control system and Accessories purchased individually on or after 09/03/202
- 4-Year Limited Warranty for Air Lift Performance 3HTM, 3PTM or 3STM Air Management/Control system and Accessories purchased with an Air Lift Performance front and rear suspension kit or four (4) Air Lift Performance Dominator Air Springs (purchased within 45 days of each other) on or after 09/03/2021
Airlift Warranty Bolt-on Suspenion:
- 1-Year Limited Warranty for Air Lift Performance bolt-on Performance Series and Slam Series suspension kits purchased individually before 09/03/2021
- 2-Year Limited Warranty for Air Lift Performance bolt-on Performance Series and Slam Series suspension kits purchased with a 3HTM, 3PTM or 3STM Air Management/Control System on or after 09/03/2021.
Airlift Warranty Compressors:
- 1-Year Limited Warranty for Air Lift Performance compressors purchased before 09/03/2021
- 90-Day Limited Warranty for Air Lift Performance compressors purchased on or after 09/03/2021
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Home / CFS Mixing Nozzle
6-Pack of Static Mixing Nozzles
When it comes to your epoxy projects, having the right tools is essential. Our 6-pack of static mixing nozzles is designed to work seamlessly with CFS Saturant Structural Epoxy and CFS Epoxy Paste, providing the extra support you need.
Having extra mixing nozzles on hand means you’re always prepared for your repair projects. Whether you’re a contractor seeking to impress clients or a DIY enthusiast tackling a home project, these nozzles offer the convenience and efficiency you need to achieve outstanding results.
At Carbon Fiber Support, we equip you for success in concrete wall repair, foundation stabilization, and structural reinforcement. Whether your project is commercial or residential, our comprehensive product range—including mixing nozzles, carbon fiber fabric, and complete repair kits—ensures you have everything needed for efficient and precise workmanship.
Need more information about our static mixing nozzles or assistance in selecting the best products for your project? Our dedicated team is here to help, ensuring you receive the support you deserve.
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Randolph DOYER, Appellant, v. PITNEY BOWES, INC. and Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation, Appellees.
The district court rendered summary judgment that Randolph Doyer, doing business under the trade name Doyer Equipment Company, take nothing by his actions against Pitney Bowes, Inc. (PBI) and Pitney Bowes Credit Corporation (PBCC). Doyer appeals. We will affirm the judgment.
The material facts are undisputed. On April 6, 1993, Doyer obtained from PBCC certain mailroom equipment pursuant to a “lease contract” between them. On April 19, 1993, Doyer obtained from PBI a postage meter pursuant to a “rental contract” between those parties. The two contracts embodied a single transaction, albeit two distinct contracts between different contracting parties.1 PBCC is a subsidiary of PBI; both are corporations organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware.
On September 30, 1999, PBI sued Doyer in a small-claims court 2 in Travis County to recover $937.18 in past-due rent allegedly owed by Doyer under the postage-meter contract, together with $1,400 alleged to be the market value of the postage meter that Doyer refused to surrender to PBI as required by that contract. The action in small-claims court evidently proceeded no further.
The litigation developed thereafter in district court after Doyer filed in that court an original petition declaring “[t]his lawsuit is filed in the nature of a compulsory counterclaim to the lawsuit filed by [PBI] in ․ the Small Claims Court.” Doyer prayed for money damages on various causes of action, each of which pertained exclusively to the mailroom-equipment contract to which PBI, the sole defendant named by Doyer, was not a party. PBI appeared in the cause by filing an original answer alleging a general denial, the bar of limitations, and several affirmative defenses. Thereafter, PBCC appeared in the cause by filing a petition in intervention. PBCC alleged therein a cause of action against Doyer for money damages based upon Doyer's breach of the mailroom-equipment contract.
At the time of the summary-judgment hearing, the state of the pleadings was as follows:
Doyer's Pleadings. In a third amended original petition, Doyer declared again that his “lawsuit is in the nature of a compulsory counterclaim to the lawsuit filed by [PBI] in the Small Claims Court.” He alleged essentially the same causes of action as those set forth in his original petition, but added PBCC as a defendant in addition to PBI. Doyer's allegations still pertained solely to the mailroom-equipment contract to which PBCC was a party but PBI was not. To impose liability upon both corporations, Doyer alleged they had acted in the transaction as co-conspirators and a single business enterprise, that the two corporations were “inextricably intertwined,” or that they had acted in a joint venture or partnership.
In defense of PBCC's claim for damages against Doyer, set out in PBCC's petition in intervention, he alleged in his third amended original petition the doctrines of set off, failure of consideration, fraud, and waiver.
PBI's Pleadings. In its second amended original answer, PBI interposed to Doyer's claims a general denial, the bar of limitations, and several affirmative defenses. In a separate instrument titled “First Amended Counterclaim,” PBI alleged against Doyer causes of action for money damages based upon Doyer's alleged breach of the postage-meter contract and the mailroom-equipment contract. It is undisputed, however, that PBI was not a party to the latter contract.
PBCC's Pleadings. PBCC's cause of action against Doyer, set out in the former's petition in intervention, remained a live pleading at the time of the summary-judgment hearing. PBCC requested therein damages of $4,937.20 as past-due rent owing under the mailroom equipment contract and $11,110.50 as the reasonable rental value of the mailroom equipment that Doyer allegedly refused to surrender on expiration of that contract.
At the time of the summary-judgment hearing, PBCC's live pleadings also included its first amended original answer to Doyer's claim against PBCC. PBCC set out therein a general denial, the bar of limitations, and several affirmative defenses.
PBI and PBCC moved for summary judgment that Doyer take nothing by his claims against them because they were barred by limitations. It is undisputed that Doyer's causes of action are indeed barred by applicable statutes of limitation unless the time for bringing his actions has been extended. Therein lies the basis for Doyer's curious allegation that his “lawsuit is filed in the nature of a compulsory counterclaim to the lawsuit filed by [PBI] in ․ the Small Claims Court.”
On a theory that his live petition in district court alleges counterclaims against both PBI and PBCC, Doyer contends the applicable limitation periods were extended by the provisions of the following statute:
(a) If a counterclaim or cross claim arises out of the same transaction or occurrence that is the basis of an action, a party to the action may file the counterclaim or cross claim even though as a separate action it would be barred by limitation on the date the party's answer is required.
(b) The counterclaim or cross claim must be filed not later than the 30th day after the date on which the party's answer is required.
Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem.Code Ann. § 16.069 (West 1997).
Whether this statute is applicable to Doyer's claims against PBI and PBCC is the sole issue on appeal; and, as we understand the summary-judgment record, it was the sole issue before the trial court. It is, of course, a question of law determinable on the pleadings and undisputed facts.3 Doyer contends on appeal the trial judge erred in refusing to apply section 16.069 to his claims against PBI and PBCC.
DISCUSSION AND HOLDINGS
Doyer maintains the district court was the only court having jurisdiction to decide his supposed counterclaims because his damages far exceeded the $5,000 jurisdictional limit of the small-claims court; consequently, the legislature must have intended that section 16.069 should operate so as to authorize him to file his counterclaims in district court in an original and independent lawsuit. Moreover, he contends, nothing in section 16.069 requires that the counterclaim mentioned therein be brought in the same court and proceeding as the opposing party's claim.
For Doyer to prevail on appeal, his causes of action must come within the meaning of the word “counterclaim” as it is used in section 16.069. If they do not, his claims against PBI and PBCC for affirmative relief are barred by limitation.
In legal usage, the word “counterclaim” most frequently denotes a defendant's claim against a plaintiff for affirmative relief that will, in some manner, defeat or qualify a judgment the plaintiff is otherwise entitled to recover. See CDB Software, Inc. v. Kroll, 992 S.W.2d 31, 36 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1998, pet. denied); Latham v. Allison, 560 S.W.2d 481, 485 (Tex.Civ.App.-Fort Worth 1977, writ ref'd n.r.e.).
One observes, however, that the words “plaintiff” and “defendant” are not found in section 16.069. Instead, the statute authorizes “a party” to maintain a counterclaim in the circumstances described, even if the claim would otherwise be barred by limitation. This accords with the rules of civil procedure that authorize a plaintiff to bring a counterclaim by a supplemental petition filed “in reply” to a defendant's action against the plaintiff seeking affirmative relief. See Tex.R. Civ. P. 51(a), 80, 81; 2 McDonald, Texas Civil Practice § 9.69, at 431, § 10.7, at 479 (Diane M. Allen et al. eds., 1992 ed.). The parties have not referred to this matter. It complicates nevertheless our consideration of whether section 16.069 applies in the present case, as mentioned below in connection with Doyer's claim against PBCC.
The applicability of section 16.069 was authoritively determined by necessary implication in Hobbs Trailers v. Arnett Grain Co., 560 S.W.2d 85, 88-89 (Tex.1977). While that decision construed the statutory predecessor of section 16.069,4 there are no material differences between the two statutes. For clarity and convenience in our discussion of that opinion, we will therefore refer to section 16.069 as if it had been the statute construed by the supreme court.
In Hobbs Trailers, the original plaintiff sued on a cause of action barred by limitation. The trial court realigned the parties, making the original plaintiff the nominal defendant in the cause. Being thus cast as a defendant, he contended his original claim had become thereby a counterclaim for which section 16.069 extended the limitation period. The court disagreed. The statute does not, the court said, “extend the limitation period when the claim was originally asserted as other than a counterclaim.” Hobbs Trailers, 560 S.W.2d at 89. In support of this conclusion, the court gave two kinds of reasons that are instructive here.
The first class of reasons pertain to legislative intent. Section 16.069 was designed, the court stated, “to prevent a plaintiff from waiting until an adversary's valid claim arising from the same transaction was barred by limitation before asserting his own claim”; and, the statute was not intended “to force an original defendant to choose between asserting a valid bar by limitation and asserting a valid counterclaim, for fear that upon interchange of the parties the original claim would become the ‘counterclaim’ and thus be saved by” section 16.069. Id., 560 S.W.2d at 88-89.
The second class of reasons is textual, being based on the face of section 16.069. Subsection (a) of the statute restricts its application to counterclaims “asserted as such.” Id., 560 S.W.2d at 88 (emphasis in original). In addition, subsection (b) of section 16.069 restricts application of the statute to cases where the counterclaim is one that “must be filed not later than the 30th day after the date on which” an answer is required of the party who invokes section 16.069 to save his claim from the limitation bar. Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem.Code Ann. § 16.069(b); see Hobbs Trailers, 560 S.W.2d at 89.
It is readily apparent that section 16.069 does not extend the limitation period for Doyer's supposed counterclaim against PBI. It was asserted in district court as an original claim in a petition initiating an independent cause of actions against PBI; it was therefore not a counterclaim “asserted as such” in the words of Hobbs Trailers. And notwithstanding Doyer's attempt to paint his claim as one equivalent to an actual counterclaim, the plain fact is that it was not a claim that was required to be filed on or before the thirtieth day after an answer was required of him. We might add that no statute, rule, or common-law doctrine we have discovered purports to authorize the prosecution of a counterclaim in a cause different from that initiated by the opposing party and in a court distinct from that chosen by such party.
It is immaterial that Doyer could not bring his supposed counterclaim in the small-claims court because it exceeded the $5,000 jurisdictional limit of that court. When a counterclaim is compulsory, as Doyer states his to be, the defendant is not at liberty to decline battle in the forum chosen by the plaintiff. See Wyatt v. Shaw Plumbing Co., 760 S.W.2d 245, 248 (Tex.1988). Doyer does not contend that any other barrier prevented filing his claim, within the limitation period, in a court having jurisdiction.
Doyer's claim against PBCC stands on a different footing. It is in our view an actual counterclaim, albeit not one within the saving provisions of section 16.069. Doyer did not originally sue PBCC in the present cause. He did so only after PBCC sued him for money damages by PBCC's petition in intervention. While PBCC eventually took a non-suit on its claim against Doyer, that did not occur until after the trial judge signed the summary-judgment order. PBCC's claim against Doyer was thus contained in a pleading “on file at the time of the hearing,” Tex.R. Civ. P. 166a(e), and could not be disregarded in determining PBCC's motion for summary judgment.
Because Doyer filed his claim against PBCC after PBCC sued him, Doyer's counterclaim against PBCC was a permissible “reply setting forth a counterclaim” although filed by Doyer-the plaintiff in the cause. Tex.R. Civ. P. 51(a). The fact that Doyer did not assert his counterclaim in a distinct supplemental petition, as required by Rule 46, was simply a defect in pleading that PBCC waived by failing to point it out by special exception. Tex.R. Civ. P. 46; see also Tex.R. Civ. P. 80, 81, 90; 2 McDonald, Texas Civil Practice, supra.
Nevertheless, section 16.069 does not serve Doyer's counterclaim against PBCC. That counterclaim was not one required to be filed, as subsection (b) of the statute demands, within thirty days of the date Doyer was obliged to file an answer in the cause. See Hobbs Trailers, 560 S.W.2d at 89. It appears to us that the Hobbs Trailers ' reference to the thirty-day requirement pertains to the logical difficulty of applying that statutory requirement to a party, such as the nominal defendant in that case, who had appeared generally in the cause before he filed his putative counterclaim. Id.
After a party appears generally in a cause, there is no necessity for the issuance, service, and return of a citation to bring him within the court's jurisdiction when an opposing party alleges a cause of action against him. See Early v. Cornelius, 120 Tex. 335, 39 S.W.2d 6, 8 (1931); Mallia v. Bousquet, 813 S.W.2d 628, 630 (Tex.App.-Houston [1st Dist.] 1991, no writ). And without service and return of a citation, no requirement is imposed upon him to file a written answer in the cause by a date stated in the citation. See Tex.R. Civ. P. 99b, c. Thus, the thirty-day time limit imposed by section 16.609(b) is devoid of meaning in such a case; in the absence of service and return of a citation, the thirty-day time period has no commencement date.
Like the nominal defendant in Hobbs Trailers, Doyer appeared generally in the cause before he filed his counterclaim against PBCC.5 Consequently, section 16.069 may not be applied to save the counterclaim. Hobbs Trailers, 560 S.W.2d at 89.
We hold accordingly and affirm the trial-court judgment.
1. Nothing in the summary-judgment record contradicts Doyer's affidavit, filed in response to the motion for summary judgment urged by PBI and PBCC, wherein he concludes on verified facts that the two contracts constituted a single transaction.
2. The jurisdiction of such courts is limited to actions for the recovery of money in which the amount involved does not exceed $5,000 exclusive of costs. See Tex. Gov't Code Ann. § 28.003(a) (West Supp.2002).
3. The summary-judgment order specifically states it is based on the limitation bar and the court's construction of section 16.069. A few days after signing the order, the trial judge sustained a motion for non-suit filed by PBI and PBCC and dismissed their claims against Doyer, making the order final and appealable.
4. See Act of May 17, 1985, 69th Leg., R.S., ch. 959, sec. 1, § 16.069, 1985 Tex. Gen. Laws 3242, 3258 (codification of Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code); Act of May 8, 1969, 61st Leg. R.S., ch. 240, § 1, 1961 Tex. Gen. Laws 701, 701 (enactment of article 5539c, Revised Civil Statutes, now § 16.069).
5. The record reflects that PBCC served Doyer with notice of it claim against him in accordance with the rules of civil procedure. See Tex.R. Civ. P. 21, 21a.
JOHN E. POWERS, Justice.
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Docket No: No. 03-01-00050-CV.
Decided: June 13, 2002
Court: Court of Appeals of Texas,Austin.
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Roulette, the glamorous game of chance, is often a centerpiece of any casino, whether in Monte Carlo or Las Vegas. Its spinning wheel and bouncing ball have an almost hypnotic effect on its players. The intrigue and the potential for massive wins have inspired countless tales of fortune and lady luck. But what if you could turn the odds in your favor, at least somewhat, and transform your experience from pure gambler’s luck to calculated strategy? Here’s how to infuse your roulette (ruletti) game with precision and finesse, taking the game from a mere pastime to a potential source of wealth.
The Strategy of Spins
Roulette is not just about betting on random numbers and hoping for the best. Seasoned players know that a strategic approach can dramatically improve the odds of winning or at least minimize losses. The most well-known strategies include the Martingale system, the Fibonacci system, and the D’Alembert system, each with its own methodology for betting progression.
The Martingale system is a simple, double-up betting strategy. You start with a small bet on, for example, red or black, and double your bet every time you lose until you win. The premise is that you will eventually win and recoup your losses, plus one unit. However, this system can quickly become costly, as you need a sizable bankroll to cover consecutive losses.
The Fibonacci system is a less aggressive strategy based on the Fibonacci sequence. With this system, you move through the sequence to dictate your bet size, such that you increase your bet after a loss, and decrease it after a win. This more measured approach can extend your playtime and, theoretically, lead to profits.
The D’Alembert system is perhaps the most subtle, involving a slower increase in bets and decrease upon winning. It operates on the idea that over a large number of bets, the chances of losing and winning are approximately equal and that the way to win is to eventually even the score.
Consistent Color Playing
Another strategy that many players swear by is called color chasing. It’s one of the simplest approaches to the game but requires patience and discipline. You simply bet on a color—say, red or black—and stick with it. The idea is that eventually, one of the colors must hit, giving you a win. Statistically speaking, this is accurate, but remember that roulette is a game of independent events, and each spin is just as likely to land on your color as it is to land on the other.
For a more localized approach to the game, many players opt for sector betting. This entails placing bets on groups of numbers based on their position on the roulette wheel. It can involve betting on a range of numbers, the first or second half of the wheel, or on sets of columns. This strategy can increase your chances of winning on any given spin. However, it also means spreading your bets over multiple outcomes, potentially leading to smaller yet more frequent wins.
The Balanced Wheel
Roulette wheels, theoretically, should be completely balanced to ensure that no number is favored over another. However, in reality, slight imbalances can occur and certain numbers or sectors might indeed show a tendency to hit more often. To exploit this, some players monitor a table for a period, use a scoring card, and bet on the numbers that come up more frequently.
Remember, this is not foolproof and is often based on anecdotal evidence rather than scientific rigor. Still, some believe that there is a memory component to roulette, where previous spins can influence future ones.
The Psychological Edge
The final aspect to consider when playing roulette is the psychological element. It’s key to manage your emotions and avoid being drawn into rash decisions or escalating bets. Many players have lost large sums simply by chasing losses or becoming too confident after a few wins.
Control your environment —don’t play when tired, hungry, or under the influence of alcohol.
Stick to your plan—if you come to the table with a strategy, have the discipline to see it through.
Know when to walk away—pre-set limits for wins and losses can help you keep a clear head and ensure that the thrill of the game doesn’t turn into regret.
Roulette can indeed be a pathway to riches, but it requires a balanced mix of mathematical understanding, strategic acumen, and emotional control. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to winning at roulette, but by adopting a thoughtful methodology, you can significantly improve your chances of walking away from the table with more than you started with.
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Brassy Beau Barn Door Hardware FACE MOUNT
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Discover the sleek efficiency of modern barn door hardware. Fabricated from solid brass and equipped with high-quality nylon wheels, this hardware is a blend of contemporary design and practical functionality.
The track can be customized to your exact length requirements, ensuring a perfect fit for your space.
For a tailored quote, please provide the following details:
- Style: Choose from Top Mount, Face Mount, or Bi-Part
- Finish: Options include Brass, Raw Steel, Stainless Steel, or Black
- Desired Length
- Drilling Preference: Pre-drilled or Not drilled
Please Note: For 'Not Pre-drilled' orders, we will still drill a hole 1.5″ in from each end of the track for hanging during the powder coating process.
This barn door hardware is meticulously crafted and designed in Toronto by the local maker studio 1925Workbench, combining technical precision with a stylish, functional design.
Pre-Drilled vs. Non Pre-Drilled Holes
- Pre-drilling available, please specify when ordering. Please select if the track should be pre-drilled, or not pre-drilled. If you will be drilling on site, select not pre-drilled.
- Pre-drilled is 14.75” – 17.25” spaced evenly along the track.
- Pre-drilled tracks must be mounted on a backing piece to ensure the door clears baseboards or moldings.
- Not pre-drilled tracks require drilling on site and can be installed directly to the wall if baseboards are flush and there is adequate blocking within the wall.
- PLEASE NOTE: if you chose NOT PREDRILLED, there will still be a drill a hole 1.5″ in from each end so that the track can be hung up for powder coating.
Track Length & Measuring
- To establish the track length: order at least twice the width of the door plus min 2" either side for overlap.
- The width of the door should be 4" wider than the opening to overlap by 2" on each side. The door should be large enough to cover any door frames or casing if applicable.
- Track over 93" are shipped in 2 pieces.
- Recommended headroom (distance between the top of the opening and the ceiling) is 8"-10". Minimum required headroom is 6".
- Rated for doors up to 200 lbs. Please note, this is the maximum recommended weight for each pair of hangers. The actual weight bearing capacity will vary depending on how the track has been fastened to the wall.
- For custom powder coating option, a small hole (5/16" diameter) will be drilled at either end of the track for fabrication techniques. This hole is applicable to all "Drilled" or "Non-Drilled" orders. For the Single Track Bypass, these holes are 1" from the end. For other hardware, the holes are 1.5" from the end.
- Door guides (Floor Guide or Wall Guide Options available) are already provided in the kit for you, if you need extra floor guides for other reasons, you can order them above.
- The Floor Guide is a small bracket that is mounted on the floor at the bottom of the door to keep the door in place.
- The Wall Guides is mounted to the baseboards (or wall if you don’t have baseboards).
Solid Brass/ For strength, bolts are brass plated steel.
The brass is largely untreated except with an oil top coat to preserve the patina and longevity of the metal, because we believe in the beauty and authenticity of the original material. These can be used outdoors but will patina more quickly than indoors.
High quality solid brass rollers with double built-in ball bearings are used for the quiet motion.
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What is a Downstem?
A downstem is a key part of any water pipe. It is a glass tube that connects your bowl piece to the water chamber of your bong. It plays a key role in creating an airtight seal, pulling smoke into the water for cooling and filtration.
Bong downstems can be removable or fixed. Manufacturers build fixed downstems into the bong, and users cannot replace them if they are broken. Removable downstems offer easy personalization and replacement.
To select the right one for your setup, you must know its size, type, and features. They must match your bong and your preferences. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you choose the perfect downstem.
Key Factors in Choosing a Downstem
It's size depends on your bong's joint size and the downstem’s length.
Most downstems are made with ground glass joints, ensuring a snug fit. Common joint sizes include:
10mm: Rare and typically found in oil rigs.
14mm: The most common size for most bongs.
19mm: Often used for larger bongs and stemless designs.
9.5mm: Found in older or grommet-style bongs.
To measure your joint size without a ruler, try these tricks:
A 14mm joint is roughly the diameter of your pinky finger.
An 19mm joint is closer to the width of your thumb.
A AA battery will fit tightly into a 14mm but will be loose in a 19mm.
The length of your bong's downstem should allow it to reach into the water without hitting the bottom of the bong. To measure, insert a pencil or similar object into the joint until it hovers just above the bong’s base. Mark where the pencil exits the joint and measure this length. Subtract about 1 inch to account for the frosted joint part of the downstem.
2. Male vs. Female Joints
Modern bongs usually have female joints designed to fit male bowls. Female joints have the ground section inside the joint, and male joints have the ground section on the outside. Ensure compatibility between your downstem and bowl.
Downstems often have features that help filter and cool the smoke. Common styles include:
Slitted: Simple and reliable, with evenly spaced slits.
Holed: Enhance percolation without excessive drag.
Percolated: Offer advanced filtration but need stronger pulls.
Steps to Buying a Downstem
Measure The Length: Insert a pencil or straight object into the joint, mark along the top of the joint, then subtract the joint’s frosted length (about 1 inch).
Determine Joint Size: Use your pinky or thumb as a guide, or test with a dime.
Confirm Bowl Compatibility: Ensure the downstem matches the size and gender of your bowl.
Choosing the correct downstem is crucial for function. Take accurate measurements of your bong’s joint size and base depth, and consider your desired diffusion. At Castle, we offer a wide range of high-quality downstems to suit any preference. Explore our collection today and find the perfect match for your bong!
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In the world of horticulture and agriculture, a cultivar is a plant or collection of plants that has been recognized for certain desirable characteristics. There are some cultivars which can be grown from seed, those that come up "true to seed", but many cultivars are cloned--propagated by cuttings or grafts. In the world of tea, as with wine, cultivars are also called varietals. Whereas "variety" is a general term that can refer to a broader style of tea, varietal is a more specific term, referring to the individual plant from which the tea was grown.
In the world of tea, varietals usually refer to genetically-identified plants propagated by cutting or grafting, but there are also broad categories of tea plants that come up true to seed, such as the smaller-leaved Chinese variety, C. sinensis sinensis, and the larger-leaved Assam variety, C. sinensis assamica.
Most cloned cultivars, regardless of what plant they are from, eventually go extinct for ecological reasons: because they have a fixed genetic stock, the insects, mold, and bacteria in the world around them is constantly evolving and adapting to be better able to attack the specific combination of chemicals in the one cultivar.
This is why many of the old varieties of banana and apple, enjoyed by people a few generations back, are no longer grown: various blights and pests have developed which make them infeasible to commercially cultivate.
Why do we have so many old tea cultivars?
In the world of tea, we are left with many older cultivars. Why have they not gone extinct as most of the older varieties of apple have? One reason is that the tea plant, in general, is not particularly susceptible to pests, and the plant itself is very long-lived (some individual tea trees are themselves hundreds of years old). However, there is also another contributing factor, which is that, for hundreds of years, many of these cultivars were only cultivated on a small scale; below I will explain why this has prolonged the life of tea cultivars.
Some of the most popular cultivars are actually relative newcomers, compared to the long history of the tea plant. The varietal used to produce Tie Guan Yin emerged some time in the 18th century, although I've seen some sources claiming it was later. Either way, it is possible to find individual tea plants older than this particular cultivar.
Monoculture and its Role in Cultivar Extinction:
Monoculture is the widespread planting of a single crop, like tea, over a large area. Monoculture is widespread in tea cultivation, and is the norm for most commercial tea production, which is unfortunate for a variety of reasons. A long while ago, I wrote an extensive post about tea monoculture and monoculture in general which explains a number of negative impacts that monoculture has both on human agriculture and the surrounding ecology.
One of the main negative impacts of monoculture is that it facilitates pest and disease spreading. With no other plants to function as barriers or buffers, once a pest or disease gets established, it can rapidly spread through the whole crop. And with such a huge reservoir of a host plant, the pest or disease can quickly evolve and adapt by establishing a healthy, genetically diverse population of its own. Just as in my last post about the value of diversity, I explained how diversity is an essential ingredient in ecosystems. When two populations are competing in some ecological sense, the more diverse one typically wins the battle.
An extreme form of monoculture is the widespread planting of a single cultivar or varietal, over a broad area. When a single cultivar is grown in monoculture, the evolutionary pressure for pests and diseases to evolve or adapt to the particular cultivar or varietal is very strong. The pest or disease forms a huge, genetically-diverse population, but the crop being cultivated has no diversity, zero, as it all comes from a single plant that has been cloned, propagated by cuttings or grafts.
This is what causes cultivars to go extinct quickly. If a cultivar is only grown in moderation, and is grown only in small batches, mixed in with other crops, it will usually last for far longer; the risk of extinction by a pest or disease adapted specifically to that cultivar becomes minimal.
What can you do about this?
There are actually several ways you can help prevent monoculture. These tips are about tea, but they could easily be generalized to buying any type of plant-based product:
- Pay attention to where your tea comes from, and give preference to operations that use ecologically sustainable methods. An example is Makaibari estate in Darjeeling, which leaves most of their land as intact forest and only cultivates a smaller portion of it. Seeking out the organic label is typically not enough to make the best choice; there are plenty of certified organic operations that are still monocultures, and plenty of more ecologically-friendly operations that are not organic certified.
- Seek out and buy tea produced from different varietals. Varietals like Tie Guan Yin (to use an example) are so widely cultivated because people buy them for a high price. While it's hard to dispute that Tie Guan Yin produces amazing tea, there are numerous other cultivars that produce delicious tea as well, that go largely ignored on the global market. Try broadening your perspective: not only will you discover new teas, but you will be helping to preserve the most famous cultivars for future generations.
- Returning to the topic of the original post that inpsired this one, which was Long Jing cultivars, don't malign or dismiss "fake" teas produced from different cultivars. For example, when tea in the style of Long Jing is produced from different cultivars, it helps to preserve and protect the original cultivars. If the original cultivars were grown on a wider scale, it would speed the development of pests and diseases targeting this cultivar, eventually leading to their extinction. These newer teas emulating an older style actually protect the "authentic" tea, rather than threatening it.
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Migraine is, according to the World Health Organisation Global Burden of Disease studies, the second most disabling condition worldwide, and is estimated to affect 1.3 billion people.
Key to reversing the disability of migraine is the development of safe and effective treatments to prevent migraine attacks.A group of medications that target calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), are the first class of preventive treatment to be developed specifically for migraine, and the first new treatment for patients in decades.
Dr Ray said, "The CGRP molecule, however, has a wide number of other actions which we have summarised in the literature previously, and ranges from effects on bone health to controlling blood pressure." The concern, therefore, he said, is that these medications that inhibit CGRP, may have an off-target effect in addition to preventing migraine attacks.
To address this, the group developed a registry to allow clinicians to report potential adverse events related to these new medications.
"As a result of our work, we identified and published a case series of patients who developed a new or worsened inflammatory or auto-immune condition following the administration of these medications.
"We also summarised the existing evidence from pre-clinical animal models as to how this medication may exert an impact on the immune system to cause these complications. To date therefore, we have identified a potentially significant side-effect in a key class of medications used in the prevention of migraine and espoused a biologically plausible theory as to why this may occur."
In view of their clinical observations, Dr Ray said that further work is now required to either support or refute the hypothesis that inhibition of CGRP has an effect on the immune system.
"We propose to do this by collecting blood samples on patients who are started on these medications by their treating clinicians. We will then use a next-generation single molecule analyser (SIMOA) to evaluate some of the constituents of each patient's immune system (the cytokines) before, and after administration of the medication.
"From this we will be able to determine if these medications are having the effect we think they might have. The results of this work will be significant for prescribing clinicians, in order to ensure the safe use for patients with migraine, as well as for headache researchers worldwide."
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House transportation Chairman Bill Shuster is trying to build support for a bill that would tax miles driven to help pay for transportation, because tax money coming from gas and fuel is no longer enough to cover the funds needed to repair the nation’s ailing roads, and the shortfall is expected to worsen.
The problem is that people are traveling less and they’re buying more fuel efficient vehicles. This has created a shortfall in the transportation budget. By 2025, fleets will be required to have an average fuel economy of 54.4 mpg, furthering the shortfall.
According to Business Week, in order for the fuel tax to be replaced, a tax of 1.8 cents per mile must be placed on vehicles. However, some have argued that the actual tax might be levied depending on vehicle size, much like tolls.
Many feel that the tracking of one’s personal miles drive would be a violation of personal information. It has been suggested that when it’s time for a vehicle license renewal, the vehicle’s owner would have to provide an account of the miles he or she has driven for the year and would pay the tax at that time as part of the license renewal fee.
Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill said VMT would hurt those living in rural areas the most, as they often have to travel further distances for school, work and even basic necessities.
The ATA has also spoken out against a VMT, saying the cost of creating, enforcing and implementing the new system could be even more costly than the added revenue the tax might generate.
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Think of a tree. Does it have all its strengths in its limbs? No. The tree is only as strong as its trunk and its roots. Without a strong trunk, the tree would topple over. It’s the same for human bodies. Core strength is essential to better posture, flexibility and balance in all aspects of our life.
Known best for strengthening our cores, Pilates also works out our entire body. Because it focuses on building long lean muscles that are less injury prone than muscles built by traditional weight bearing workouts, Pilates is being used widely by professional athletes and sports teams. It’s also used as part of the PT process, it is safe yet effective part of physical therapy programs. And because it creates visible results, celebrities are using Pilates to stay “camera ready”.
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Why “C for Diamonds?”
Carbon (C) under heavy pressure and temperature turns into diamonds.
Diamond are mainly determined by four C’s (Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat)
What is the difference between natural and lab grown diamonds?
Natural Diamonds and Lab grown diamonds are both identical in nature and appearance, the only difference being one is naturally mined while the other is a result of chemical processes in the laboratory.
Are Lab Grown Diamonds cheaper than Natural?
Lab grown diamonds are generally 50-60% cheaper for comparable sizes. The quality of lab grown diamonds tends to be slightly better, considering its controlled and monitored.
Do you provide any sort of certification? If yes, is it for both natural and lab grown?
Every piece has a BIS Hallmark and is certified by either the GIA or the IGI laboratory
Orders are usually processed within 1 - 2 business working days if we have the piece ready with us. Once we process your order we will share an order tracking ID with you.
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It's time for my very first giveaway!
According to Bloglovin' I've just reached 50 followers! Well actually that big number has passed by in a sudden surge which I'm putting down to Rachel's fantastic meet up at the weekend! Google reader has me down as having 25 followers too so actually I could say I've just passed 75 but I've got an inkling that some of those may be the same people as on Bloglovin' due to the recent news about the impending end of Google Reader; so let's just say this giveaway is to celebrate passing the big 5 0.
I can't believe there's that many people out there in the world who want to see what I have to say and what I have sewn! I get so excited every time I see a new follower and every single one of your comments is HUGELY appreciated so thank you for taking the time to read and share your thoughts. I feel like I'm making real friends through this little blog of mine and I've learnt so much about sewing from your advice.
I started this blog just over 18 months ago and while posting was a bit sporadic to say the least for quite a while I've really tried to post more and become more involved in the sewing community this year. Over the last few months I've becoming a better 'sewcialist', through twitter, pinterest, meet ups and blog comments both here and on all your lovely blogs. What a wonderful, supportive and welcoming community it is too!
Basically thank you all for being so bloody fantastic.
On to the main event. I have two lovely patterns up for grabs...
Item No. 1 - Lisette Continental 2059 in sizes 6-14 (UK) - including 3 very versatile spring/summer patterns for a casual dress, blouse and skirt, all brilliant blank canvases for your creativity!
Item No. 2 - Cynthia Rowley 2406 in sizes 14-22 (UK) - a gorgeous dress pattern with 4 variations including different sleeve options and lengths lending itself to day or evening wear depending on fabric choice
Both patterns are uncut, unopened even in the original envelopes.
To enter please leave a comment below stating which pattern you would like (feel free to put your hand up for both if you like!). Please include your email address in the comment if I can't easily access it on your profile. You have until midnight (GMT) on Wednesday 1st May to enter.
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