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I’m not sure I can explain well in words why I chose to receive jukai or tokudo because I don’t think I knew why I was doing it. I just felt that I would. There was a pull to do both that I didn’t understand but which felt important to honour.
There was a jukai ceremony during my first Crosby retreat, about 6 months after I first came to StoneWater for an introduction session. During that jukai ceremony I felt a sort of sense of recognition and a feeling in my guts that I would do it myself sometime. It felt strong enough for me to just “know” but it didn’t stop a stream of thoughts and objections from popping up in the following months. Why did I need to do a stupid ceremony? I wasn’t religious, oh no, not me. Why a need to call myself anything? Was that just trying to pin a label on the human experience of life and practice? Why not just keep sitting? And what was with those silly looking bibs? Those thoughts burnt themselves out and within a couple of months I asked to receive jukai. I still couldn’t have explained why I was doing it but with my head no longer coming up with objections the pull to do it inevitably won. During the period while I was sewing the rakusu I was dealing with some traumatic memories and bottled away emotions. The first half of my rakusu was sewn with tears streaming down my face, barely able to see. At times making one stitch after another felt like the only thing that made sense. I sewed some of my rakusu on the rocks behind Butterwick during a Lakes retreat, with the sheep and the landscape for company and feeling settled and stabilised by the setting, the stitches and the practice. The rakusu stopped feeling like a silly looking bib and started to feel like part of me. It was definitely imperfect (the first side I sewed was pretty wonky) but I loved it all the more for that. When I lost my rakusu a few years later, after a Hanamatsuri ceremony in the zendo, it felt like a huge loss.
None of my family were present for the ceremony but two of my walking/swimming friends attended and it was lovely to hear their laughter when they heard that my new dharma name Kokai meant “Great Ocean Way”. It probably reminded them of my excited childlike glee whenever there is an option of plunging into the ocean.
The ceremony itself felt lovely and “right”. I had no doubts about it but I think it was probably about a year later when it really struck me as meaningful. I was sitting in the zendo and suddenly wearing the rakusu felt such a privilege. I knew I’d be doing this practice a lifetime and that felt like a beautiful thing and I was so grateful to everyone else who had ever done or taught Zen practice and made it possible for me to.
My decision to receive tokudo was similar. The first time I saw a tokudo ceremony I had the same feeling of recognition that I’d one day do it. This time I really did not like that idea and my head’s objections were far stronger. The thought of myself as a monk wearing Harry Potter like robes seemed beyond ridiculous. And the very idea of having all my hair shaved off and then going about my everyday life, going to Asda or turning up at the large work meetings I attend bald, no that really didn’t feel possible. Why the **** would I ever want to do that? And yet I also knew that I would. The tussle between that certainty and the resistance was an internal battle that raged and then fizzled out. Once it had I found myself saying to Roshi that I’d be happy to receive tokudo at some point, expecting that to be years off. It wasn’t and six months later there I was with robes and a shaved head and feeling perfectly at ease with both. I actually loved my shaved head, the feel of the cold autumn air on the bare scalp. I’d told a lot of people in advance but I mix with hundreds of people in my work role and I hadn’t pre-warned enough people. A lot of people made a link between my bald head and chemo and assumed I was seriously ill. After finding out that someone had spent all weekend worrying about me before a colleague of theirs could tell them “Oh no Sarah isn’t ill, she’s just become a monk” I started looking out for the sad eyes and expressions of concern when people saw my bald head and pre-empting their concerns by saying “don’t worry it’s not health related”. I was once in a large boardroom with about 30 people, mainly doctors, around the table and had that now familiar reassuring conversation with one person and found the message passed around the table with a collective sense of exhaling. It was lovely that people cared enough to be concerned but I decided I’d let my hair grow back. I didn’t like the worried expression on people’s faces. I discovered that my hair regrows in a strange way and the regrowth included months of it looking like a toilet brush. I liked that much less than the feeling of no hair!
The ceremony itself felt both lovely and daunting. The vows (largely the same as in jukai) felt much weightier this time and at times it was hard to find my voice to say them. The robes, much as they are unwieldy and at times on retreat can feel like a real faff to keep donning and doffing always felt sort of “right” at the same time and nowhere near as alien as I thought they might. I inherited most of my robe layers from Miranda (my usual Crosby roommate) and I sewed my kesa, by machine not by hand, but I think that sewing really helped me feel intimate with it before I ever wore it. It also really helped that lots of sangha members added a few stitches to the kesa so from the first time I wore it I literally felt like I was wearing everyone’s support. During the pandemic my robes have been hanging in the zendo and I have missed my kesa in a way I wouldn’t have expected.
My daughter bravely attended my tokudo ceremony which meant a lot to me. Two sangha members she had previously met sat with her during the ceremony and helped her feel ok about being there to witness all the strangeness. It was lovely her being there although her first words on arriving and seeing me with my head bald apart from the little strand left for shaving off during the ceremony were “Mum you look bloody awful”. The tact of teenage daughters!
It felt entirely right to have taken that step but after the ceremony I certainly felt like a very baby monk. The next tokudo ceremony I saw after mine, it felt like I was taking the vows all over again but maybe like a toddler monk. I think maybe I’m still learning what the ceremony meant. Maybe I always will be.
I understand that for some people Zen practice does not need to involve jukai or tokudo. For some reason for me it did and I’m very glad I did both. Maybe in a few decades I might be able to explain why. I’m also very glad for one of the other Zen ceremonies, shoken. This one we never see anyone else take because it’s done in private, just the student and the teacher, so this time it wasn’t seeing the ceremony that ignited that knowing that I needed to do it; it was just a short mention of it in a zendo talk and a few days later I was in interview asking to do this strange shoken thing. With this one there was no thinking, no objection, just an absolute certainty that it was what I needed to do. I think this little ceremony which came before my jukai and tokudo was probably for me the most important of the three. I definitely needed it and the formalising and deepening of the connection to Roshi as my teacher that it represented. Thank you very much to Roshi and to StoneWater. | <urn:uuid:b9a739f3-c8f0-4360-89e8-185be3ec8b5a> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | https://www.stonewaterzen.org/2021/04/sarah-kokai-thwaites-jukai-shukke-tokudo-and-shoken/ | 2022-01-20T17:37:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320302355.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20220120160411-20220120190411-00519.warc.gz | en | 0.987625 | 1,751 | Religion | Personal Blog |
Philippe Chatel Net Worth
Philippe Chatel makes how much a year? For this question we spent 15 hours on research (Wikipedia, Youtube, we read books in libraries, etc) to review the post.
The main source of income: Musicians
Total Net Worth at the moment 2022 year – is about $162,5 Million.
Philippe Chatel information Birth date: February 23, 1948 Birth place: Paris, France Profession:Composer, Actor, WriterAlbums:Maquillages, Ses plus grans succ?s
:How tall is Philippe Chatel – 1,75m.
How much weight is Philippe Chatel – 79kg
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this is after my and patti's class--she and deb were heading into another one--and i was heading home--this was taken at almost 4pm--we had been up since 5:30 am
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Excess abdominal fat is one of the leading precursors to heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and several types of cancer. It is also uncomfortable and can be challenging to your self-esteem. A little softness around the middle is normal and healthy, but if you are carrying around more than you want it might be time to shift your eating habits.
Ending abdominal obesity requires frequent exercise, adequate rest, and eating the right types of belly fat burning foods. Yes, despite what you might think, you need to eat food to burn fat. Starving ourselves only slows down the metabolism and increases the production of stress hormones, which means any food we do eat is digested more slowly and turned into fat more easily.
The key is to eat the right kinds of foods, in appropriate amounts, at the right time of day. Overeating at any time is not going to help you burn belly fat, but neither is eating a low-fat diet full of processed carbohydrates. These five, belly fat burning foods, when enjoyed in moderation, can help you lose the bulge and feel healthier in your body.
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Protein is especially important for breakfast, as it helps set the stage for keeping balanced blood sugar levels all day. If you are trying to burn belly fat never skip breakfast or just have a high-carb cereal with no protein or fat, rather eat a filling meal that includes protein, fiber, and healthy fat.
Raw vegans can get complete protein from hemp seeds, chia seeds, and sprouted quinoa, or a raw vegan protein powder that has combined plant foods to provide all 20 amino acids. Soaked almonds are also a good source of protein.
2. Our Friend, Fiber
Fiber is crucial for any type of weight loss program, especially when trying to burn belly fat. Fiber helps keep the colon functioning optimally, so we can fully absorb the nutrients from the food we eat. It also helps us feel full for longer, staving off cravings and snacking.
High fiber foods include avocados, flax and chia seeds, nearly all fruits and vegetables, and sprouted gluten-free whole grains like quinoa, buckwheat, and amaranth.
3. Red Fruits
Red fruits provide a lot of nutrition with very few calories. The phytonutrients they contain that are specific to red foods alter the constitution and circulation of blood lipids (fat in the bloodstream). This interferes with the lipids’ ability to deposit in the belly.
Red foods are also usually high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Enjoy watermelon, tomatoes, dark red cherries, and berries to satisfy your sweet tooth while helping your body burn belly fat.
4. Green Veggies
Is there anything greens can’t do? Truly, we call leafy green veggies “superfoods” for good reason. Green vegetables like kale, spinach, arugula, cilantro, chard, and broccoli are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and special compounds that boost the metabolism and support digestion.
Some greens, like celery and parsley, are actually negative calorie foods. This means more calories are burned digesting these foods than they provide, though you still get the vitamins and fiber. Enjoy green veggies in abundance with every meal.
5. Fabulous Fats
Contrary to what you might think, we need to eat fat to burn fat. Not just any fat, of course. Animal fats and trans fats are to be avoided, but monounsaturated plant-based fats are crucial for letting go of belly fat. This includes soaked almonds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, and avocados.
As if we didn’t already have enough reasons to love avocados, they especially shine as a belly fat burning food. Avos are also anti-bacterial anti-fungal, which means eating them makes it easier to flush out the toxins that usually get stored in adipose tissue. They contain the amino acid lecithin, which supports healthy liver functioning – a key component for burning belly fat.
As fat is very calorie dense, it is important to watch portion sizes when eating it – even healthy fat. A serving of almonds is just 1/4 cup, and one medium-sized avocado (split into two or three servings) is plenty of fat for your whole day.
Burning belly fat may require a radical shift in lifestyle habits. Frequent exercise, adequate sleep and especially appropriate amounts of the right kinds of foods are necessary. You cannot starve yourself and lose fat sustainably, but making careful eating choices is very important. Focus on including high fiber, high protein foods, plenty of greens and some plant-based fat, and you will be well on your way to a healthy middle. | <urn:uuid:44488f91-8526-4aca-9bef-4560b4476d7b> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | https://www.bestsuggestor.com/5-belly-fat-burning-foods/ | 2022-01-23T13:13:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304261.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220123111431-20220123141431-00679.warc.gz | en | 0.948335 | 1,044 | Health | Listicle |
The new 2019 Honda Fit, now available to the Queensbury area, is revamped for the new model year. The much-loved 1.5L DOHC four-cylinder engine keeps things going under the hood, offering up to 130 horsepower for drivers looking for a peppy ride. The biggest changes, however, can be found when you're on a bumpy road and don't feel a thing. Slick, retuned suspension pairs with a more responsive steering system and a top-grade chassis to create a ride that will soak up the bumps the road throws its way.
Get a glimpse of a fresh face on an old favorite here at our Honda dealer near Queensbury. The 2019 Fit has received sporty but tasteful updates on the exterior, such as an overhaul to the front and rear fascia to give a lower and wider appearance. The addition of the Sport trim level will please every driver who wants an aggressive-looking vehicle that can carry its weight in practicality on the road, as this hatchback offers 16" alloy wheels with a gloss-black finish as well as a unique interior comprised of black cloth with cross-hatched fabric.
You can access navigation, music, and more from a touchscreen, making your drive that much easier. Using the standard Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® infotainment system in tandem with your compatible smartphone, you can place calls without your eyes ever leaving the road. Should you upgrade to a higher trim level, you can check out the seven-inch Display Audio touchscreen, which houses Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to make navigating around your favorite smartphone features even easier.
No one takes safety as seriously as Honda, and that's evident from the very start. Every 2019 Fit model is equipped with a crisp rearview camera to make whipping out of those tight parking spots a little easer. Now available in all Honda Fit trim levels, get the incomparable Honda Sensing® safety tech suite, which includes a range of driver assistive technology features to heighten your awareness and keep you safe on the road. Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Mitigation Braking System, Forward Collision Warning, and much more await you when you opt for the Honda Sensing® features that use the latest advancements to protect you and your passengers.
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WASHINGTON — A woman who drove into the CIA headquarters compound in McLean, Virginia, with a loaded gun, a passport and $100,000 in cash while wearing a wig is being held without bond.
Charging documents said Beth Huth drove her white Kia Soul onto CIA property in Langley last Friday afternoon past signs restricting access and warning against possessing weapons or ammunition.
According to an affidavit filed by CIA security protective service officer Michael Szczepanik, a CIA security protective service officer asked Huth for her badge — instead she produced a handwritten note.
The officer asked Huth if she was able to speak, and she nodded yes.
Asked if she was carrying anything illegal, Huth nodded yes, and reached for her black handbag resting on the passenger seat.
The officer ordered her to stop and write what she was searching for. She wrote “Gun.”
“I looked inside the handbag and found a loaded 9 mm pistol with four rounds of ammunition in the magazine and one round of ammunition in the chamber,” the officer wrote. “The safety mechanism for the loaded weapon was not engaged.”
Also found in the car were directions printed from a website that instructed how to drive from Ohio to “Langley, McLean, Virginia.”
Huth is charged with one count of possessing a weapon at a federal agency.
In U.S. District Court, in Alexandria, Tuesday, prosecutors said Huth suffers from mental health issues and is a flight risk, reported The Washington Post. Huth was wearing a wig when she drove to the CIA, and had a passport and $100,000 in cash.
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A man who served 15 years for the gruesome murder of a famous German actor is taking legal action against Wikipedia for reporting the conviction.
Attorneys took the action on behalf of Wolfgang Werlé, one of two men to receive a life sentence for the 1990 murder of Walter Sedlmayr. In a letter sent late last month to Wikipedia officials, they didn't dispute their client was found guilty, but they nonetheless demanded Wikipedia's English language biography of the Bavarian star suppress the convicted murder's name because he is considered a private individual under German law.
Werlé's "rehabilitation and his future life outside the prison system is severely impacted by your unwillingness to anonymize any articles dealing with the murder of Mr. Walter Sedlmayr with regard to our client's involvement," they wrote. "As your article deals with a local German public figure (such as the actor Walter Sedlmayr), we expect you are aware that you have to comply with applicable German law."
They go on to say they are currently taking legal action against Wikipedia in the trial court of Hamburg. And according to the Electronic Frontier Foundation, Werlé's attorneys have also gone after an Austrian internet service provider that published the names of the convicted.
The dispute is the latest example of a party reaching halfway across the globe in an attempt to deprive the world of content that may or may not violate the laws of a single jurisdiction. If such actions succeed, they will largely gut free speech rights such as those guaranteed by the First Amendment, which mostly immunizes people who speak the truth, particularly in matters that involve court cases and other government proceedings. In its place would be the precedent that websites anywhere in the world are subject to the most restrictive territory's rules and mores.
As EFF Senior Staff Attorney Jennifer Granick said: "At stake is the integrity of history itself. If all publications have to abide by the censorship laws of any and every jurisdiction just because they are accessible over the global internet, then we will not be able to believe what we read, whether about Falun Gong (censored by China), the Thai king (censored under lèse majesté) or German murders."
It was only 14 months ago that The Register reported the attempts of Kentucky officials to seize control of some of the world's most popular gambling domain names because a judge ruled they offered services that were illegal in that state. At the time, we wondered what the difference was between that action and the censorship China exercises towards Tibet. Four months later, an appeals court answered, in essence, "not much," when it ruled the state lacked the legal authority to commence the seizure.
Wikipedia's German language entry on Sedlmayr already takes pains to omit the names of the men convicted of his murder, even though it reports he "was injured with multiple stab wounds on the neck and kidneys and then been beaten to death with a hammer." If Werlé's parochial legal demands succeed, robust speech on the global internet will suffer a similar fate. ® | <urn:uuid:30359971-ee0b-4f1d-aa6d-4d4fee312916> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | https://www.theregister.com/2009/11/12/wikipedia_sued_by_convicted_murderer/ | 2022-01-25T02:16:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304749.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20220125005757-20220125035757-00039.warc.gz | en | 0.961557 | 614 | Crime & Law | News Article |
Caaocho Mia The Lamb
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Christie's, London, March 3rd 2017. PICTURED: Mark Rothko's 'No.1', painted in 1949, which is expected to fetch between £8-12 million. . Fine art auctioneers Christies hold a press preview for their Post-War and Contemporary Art auctions to be held on March 7th and 8th.
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Domaine de Montille
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- France > Burgundy
- Red, Dry, Medium-Bodied, Floral, Rich
- Compliment the floral minerality and finesse of a Volnay with classic roasts and poultry dishes.
- Try magret de canard aux échalotes,
- prune-stuffed pork loin
- or poulet de Bresse rôti aux beurre d'herbes.
Nose: Medium-High Intensity, developing, floral, red fruits, wet stones
Mouth: Medium Bodied, dry, medium-high acidity, average tannin, moderate-high intensity, long finish, raspberry, spicy, mineral
- The father is an icon, the son is now among the Burgundy winemaking elite and the daughter is a rock star. Such is the tale of the de Montilles, whose family winery boasts some of the most enviable vineyard sites in the Côte de Beaune and produces wines coveted by most of the 3 star restaurants in France. Their wines are structured, precise, biodynamic and pretty damn amazing.
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Last week a number of Israeli news outlets reported that the Israeli Defense Forces had made the decision to replace the Tavor bullpup rifle in service with the M4 Carbine. The IDF have now confirmed that this isn’t the case.
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As part of the staff work on the optimal extraction of the weapons of the combat formation, it was decided these days to purchase additional weapons of the Tavor type.
The decision, the land arm notes, was made as part of the annual work plan, which weighs considerations of economic uniformity, adjustment to the designation of power, regular-reserve compliance, and so on.
For a decade now, the Tavor, a blue-and-white weapon, has been used by many infantry units and brigades in the IDF in a variety of sectors, and it will be distributed to fighters in the relevant units in the coming recruitment rounds as well. “We are very pleased with his abilities,” say in the land arm armament department, “he delivers very good performance, and proves himself.”
As stated, as part of the staff’s work for the preservation of weapons in the IDF, which was done recently, more Tavor will be purchased: “It is used by our combat formation very efficiently, and will continue to be used in the future
IWI – Israel Weapon Industries – a member of the SK GROUP (founded by Mr. Samy Katsav), and a worldwide leader in the production of combat-proven small arms for governments, armies, and law enforcement agencies around the world is proud by the additional procurement of the Micro-TAVOR assault rifle by the IDF, to be in service by infantry units.The decision was made as part of the IDF’s complete annual plan, taking under consideration significant parameters such as adaption to the forces’ missions in the modern battlefield, compliance between acting duty forces and reserve and more.Designed for militaries, law Enforcement agencies, and special forces, the Micro-TAVOR (X95) was developed in close cooperation with elite units of the IDF, and was tailored to their specific requirements. Incorporating advanced technology enabling the conversion between calibers within minutes, special ops can use the same weapon platform for a wide array of scenarios, for mission success.With an outstanding effective range of more than 500 meters, the Micro-TAVOR was created to deal with modern terror threats, as well as urban and open area combat – all in one mission. Exceptionally reliable in even the harshest weather conditions, the Micro-TAVOR complies with the most stringent NATO standards for small arms, including environmental standards. Combat-proven by many police and armed forces around the world, it is the standard Israel Defense Forces (IDF) rifle.According to Ronen Hamudot, Exe. VP Marketing and sales: ” The TAVOR family has been in use by various units of the IDF for the past 15 years. This announcement by the IDF for further procurement is yet another evidence for the TAVOR’s high performance and reliability in the field”.The Micro-TAVOR is a designed by users’ platform. IWI’s engineers are still serving as reserve in the IDF, hence like all IWI’s products, the Micro-TAVOR was designed and developed according to their own experience in the field. We are very proud of this ongoing long-term cooperation with the IDF, and the Micro-TAVOR being once again the weapon of choice.Hamudot adds, “IWI works closely with its worldwide customer base, providing solutions that are designed to meet their specific needs.” He goes on to say, “The Micro-TAVOR is one of the most popular weapons of its category in the world – a success based on its exceptional effectiveness and reliability. We continue to develop a range of new configurations and applications in order to ensure its effectiveness in the widest possible range of situations and field requirements.” | <urn:uuid:d2232c62-82b8-4d26-b735-279bdf520f49> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2021/09/08/idf-not-replacing-tavor/ | 2022-01-29T03:35:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320299927.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20220129032406-20220129062406-00559.warc.gz | en | 0.964044 | 876 | Crime & Law | News Article |
Biden, Bloomberg Describe Second Amendment Supporters with Vulgarities and Slurs
What is it with the elitist political class and their insulting, arrogant, even vulgar comments about gun owners and others who live in Heartland America? It’s been going on a long time and continues to this day, even though it gets gun control supporters nowhere.
In 1985, then-New York governor Mario Cuomo said that people who oppose mandatory seat belt laws are “hunters who drink beer, don’t vote, and lie to their wives about where they were all weekend.” A few years later, the late Sen. Edward Kennedy--of Chappaquiddick infamy--accused the NRA of being in an “unholy alliance” with drug pushers, because we opposed legislation to ban general-purpose semi-automatic rifles like the AR-15.
Then, in 2008, then-presidential candidate Barack Obama said that Americans who live in small towns “get bitter, they cling to guns or religion or antipathy toward people who aren’t like them, or anti-immigrant sentiment or anti-trade sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations.”
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Novel Coronavirus Infection in Saudi Arabia (Update)
30 May 2013
The Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia has notified WHO of an additional five laboratory-confirmed cases with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV).
MERS-CoV was previously named novel coronavirus (VCoV) infection.
All five patients are from the Eastern region of the country, but not from Al-Ahsa, where an outbreak began in a health care facility in April 2013. The patients, 3 males and 2 females had an age range of 56-85 years and all had underlying medical conditions which required multiple hospital visits. The government is conducting investigations into the likely source of infection in both the health care and the community settings.
Globally, from September 2012 to date, WHO has been informed of a total of 49 laboratory-confirmed cases of infection with MERS-CoV, including 27 deaths.
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Do We REALLY Need Antivirus Software?
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- Maya Deren, 1944
"The cinema of Maya Deren delivers us from the studios: it presents our eyes with physical facts which contain profound psychological meaning; it beats out within our hearts or upon our hearts a time which alternates, continues, revolves, pounds, or flies away.... One escapes from the stupidity of make-believe. One is in the reality of the cinematic fact, captured by Maya Deren at that point where the lens cooperates as a prodigious discoverer."
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This is a new recording of (as the name suggests) music for horn by Etienne Cutajar, featuring violinist Carmine Lauri and pianist John Reid.
The music comes from Beethoven, Brahms and Richard Strauss as well as modern composers Heinz Holliger, Jesmond Grixti and Jörg Widman; the work Mdina is by Grixti. Cutajar is principal horn with the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra.
This is an enjoyable album with a varied and interesting sound, thanks to the balance between the more dominant horn and the piano. The variety of styles, from polite chamber music to some more out-there modern music, works well. It’s all very cheery, too.
It opens conventionally, with a robust horn fanfare then delicate piano, before the two combine. We listened to this a number of times before looking what anything was: we thought this pleasingly traditional, and it’s Beethoven, Sonata for Horn and Piano. The two instruments give it a warm sound, and the opening movement is an enjoyable eight minutes.
The shorter (1.20) second movement starts off as the first part left off, the horn caressing and more gentle, the piano matching the tone, merging nicely into the third movement, Rondo Allegro.
Air für Horn (1973, from Jörg Widmann) sees the mood change, opening with a more mournful horn, a kind of slower take on Thus Spoke Zarathustra’s opening bars, mournful becoming more raucous as the piece proceeds. Say the sleeve notes: “Widmann … fluctuates between open and stopped notes creating a natural work on the themes of proximity and distance.”
Strauss’s Andante for Horn and Piano is a more fluid piece, with sombre keyboard, almost the soundtrack music for a Scandi noir television show.
The title track is next, Mdina seeing more solo riffing and a modern sound, daring and adventuresome. The sleeve notes say that classical pieces for horn are uncommon, but Grixti took up the challenge of writing not just solo but unaccompanied works for the horn. “By removing the support of a ‘harmony’ instrument such as the pianoforte, composers bring the horn’s sound qualities to the fore, exploiting the instrument’s traditions,” say the notes.
Brahms closes, and we return to a more traditional sound.
It is — without being condescending — a nice little album, in as much as it sets out to be no more than it is, and it’s got a definite warmth and even sense of fun. Very enjoyable.
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From the age of about 13 onwards, I have actually suffered from higher-than-seems-normal levels of anxiety, and while I have actually primarily come to terms with being tense and a bit doomy, I certainly wouldn’t mind being less so. I’ve had counselling before, and it does assist.
And drawing back from my own (relatively subtle) problems for a moment, could e-counselling be the answer to the mental health issues escalating amongst under-30s? With cuts to mental health services actually starting to bite, digitised therapy could be just the ticket for young adults who currently filter almost every aspect of their lives– pals, work, sex, entertainment– through a screen.
Not everyone is totally persuaded that moving mental health care online is the way forward. “For me, what works in treatment is when you meet someone face-to-face, in the same room,” says London-based psychotherapist Sandra Tapie. “You are familiar with not just what it resembles to speak to the individual, however how it feels to be in a space with them. Utilizing Skype is the next best thing: it’s ‘good enough’, but it does not create the closeness, the intimacy, that really gets individuals to open and check out things.”.
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Every guy wants to have a hot manly sensation, however our penis fails us sometimes. Relax! I got you covered. There are various ways to increase the size of the male penis, however the penis extenders are the best choices favored by the professionals. Usually, penile stretcher tools are very easy to find, but you need the best, most economical, and reputable ones.
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Picking the effective penis extender can be testing without an encouraging overview due to the fact that you will find countless and different devices around. Fortunately, I have deep-researched and developed five top-rated penile extenders evaluated and approved to meet your demands and expectations.
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Basically, this is amongst the preferred company that markets legitimate penis enhancement. This is lightweight, simple items made to give you outstanding results. Better, this gadget is made to boost our cells around our penis to ultimately boost and split the size relying on the traction given by it. Typically, this item is made from hypoallergenic, medical-grade materials to ensure is very efficient as well as safe to all skin kind.
( a) Exactly how to utilize this device?
SizeGenetis penis extender is not supplied with any kind of fixed treatment. Definition, the user will wear it frequently at any time he like raising the stress to accomplish his specific goals. The specialists compliment that you begin wearing it a hr per day in the initial weeks, further increase the utilizing price with time.
( b) Just how does it operate?
This device makes use of the grip method to expand your penis. However it made use of a powerful stress force varying 2,800 grams as well as includes various compatible padding selections for optimizing customer’s safety and also comfort. Are you aiming to improve the blood circulation to erections, raise the girth, dimension and also correct your rounded or warped penis? This is your ideal extender.
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This penis extender concentrates on the safety and security and also comfort of the user. Besides, this device is among the much-celebrated recently out there because of its quick and efficient results. You will experience zero discomfort or discomfort when wearing it following the maker’s instructions. Very well, this item is light and provided with a sleeve to put on over it, which aids protect from massaging against individuals garments.
( a) How does this tool operate?
The tool includes an efficient vacuum attachment system. This system is made to produce extensional tension by means of stretching your penis over the whole surface area right from suggestion to base. Even more, it includes penis glans that develops practical problems for our penises aligning treatment as a result of the flexible belt and extender combination.
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( b) How to use it
You need to utilize this product 5 and 6 hrs each day, which widely reduces the adaptive period to two weeks and the complete period of the thorough training course to 4 months. Besides, the appearance as well as quality products offer favorable and also risk-free problems for elongated-term of use.
This product uses the best penile grip technique to expand individuals’ penis with the aid of a new twin band system, which decreases slippage as well as manages tension. In, significance this tool is designed to enlarge our penis, right penile curvature within 3 months. Plus, its comfy, discreet fit enables the individual to use it for long period of time without pain or discomfort.
( a) How does this tool work?
It uses the tension to the individual’s shaft through the penis grip technique. Even more, it puts in quicker stretch to uses the penis developing tiny splits along with the shaft. In addition, the customer’s body starts healing these tears using developing fresh cells filing the gaps causing an effective augmentation process.
( b) How to use
Normally, this item is supplied pre-assembled, meaning you will readjust all pats to suit your girth and size. You will certainly use dual-strap support when using it to safeguard the extender on your penis. Basically, with the time of using this device will certainly offer fuller and also more difficult erections outcomes, straighten your rounded penis if so and expand the circumference/length of your penis.
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MaleEdge has actually been tested and also accepted due to its much-used throughout the continent. It is manufactured from one hundred percent silicone as well as hypoallergic plastic to guarantee secure and efficient outcomes. Plus, it is budget friendly as well as uses phylogenic grip to expand our shaft over couple of months at some point. Admirably, MaleEdge is pain-free as well as safe.
( a) How does this device operate?
This tool utilizes a slow-up process to avoid any kind of discomfort or pain that discourages the clients. The traction approach in this product is made to stretch your shaft tissue after few months. Each week, the customer increases the stress as well as traction force that this device puts on your penile. Therefore, the user’s body starts generating new tissue cells suiting the mild stretch.
( b) Exactly how do I use it?
The manufacturers suggest using this tool against your penile for a minimum of one hr every day in the initial week. Better, increase wearing time through a hr for 6 weeks program, after that raise wear-time as well as grip gradually towards attaining the anticipated outcomes. With this item, you will permanently attain the density as well as girth of your shaft, straighten out the bent and also bent penis, as well as improve erectile feature.
Jes is accepted to expand your penis approximately 24 percent, increase girth as much as 19 percent, as well as use traction innovation to do all this. This company made this item to enhance our total well-being and confidence.
( a) How does this tool run?
It used technology grip to extend our penis in time. Every week will customer raises the stress of his shaft by some hundred grams. It utilizes natural cell regrowth or cytokinesis to produce new cells that increases your size as well as girth. Additionally, it stimulates the customer’s penile blood supply that brings about fuller, firmer erections.
( b) Just how to utilize it
Use it one hr everyday for the very first week. And also as your penis adjusts to its stress, increase the wear time using a hr each week. The optimum is 12 hours every day until you achieve the preferred results. If you are wanting to boost blood circulation, boost your girth and also size of your penis, stop early climaxing, as well as correct shaft curvature, this is the ideal gadget for you.
When it involves penis extenders products, you require excellent ones to avoid the adverse effects such as bruising, infections, as well as wounding. And I have actually offered the very best extenders for you; the above 5 items are designed to create a remarkable distinction on your penis suppleness, erection dimension, correct warped, rounded shafts, and also offer you the general bed self-confidence.
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Having a large penis is currently in fashion for men, more guys agree to pay any kind of cost simply to please their partner. They feel that if they have a larger penis dimension, after that it will certainly be easier for them to please their partners. The primary concern currently is, do you have a big penis? If your solution is no, as well as you are still waiting to figure out the trick on just how to make your penis bigger, you require to read this write-up right away.
There are 3 types of penis dimension, which are average penis, huge penis and small penis. We can separate these kinds based on the size, thickness and size of the penises. Guy with huge penis might have thick as well as long penises. This mean that their penises are bigger as well as longer compared to the ones with tiny penis size. Male with little penises have thinner and shorter penises.
Most men, despite having big penis, are pleased with their sex efficiency. Despite the fact that they have larger as well as thicker penises, they still locate it tough to execute like ladies in bed. The reason behind this problem is their lack of ability to maintain an erection long enough.
You can turn your small penis right into a large penis, but you need to do particular things initially. There are two means, one is by taking natural tablets, and an additional is by doing penis exercises. Herbal tablets are excellent pills to take, due to the fact that they promote blood flow in your body. As your blood circulation boosts, the high blood pressure in your penis likewise enhances, offering your penis a lot more erection. On the other hand, by doing the penis workouts, your body will certainly discover to come to be less responsive, making you achieve rock difficult erections each time.
Your penis size and also girth depend a great deal on just how much erect penis you can obtain. If you can get about half an inch of upright penis, you can enhance its size up to six inches in length. This means that if you are trying to find the largest and best-looking penis, six inches is the measurement that you need to be going for. This dimension will certainly additionally allow you to become a good performer in bed, due to the fact that it will certainly allow your penis to maintain a hard erection enough time for you to offer your companion a climax. In addition, you ought to also attempt to boost the girth of your penis too.
Currently, suppose you have a little penis? Don’t stress. You can still have a large penis. All you need to do is to get a grip tool and use it regularly. You see, many people that have small penises don’t have the capacity to obtain erect fast enough to reach their objectives, so they fall short when it comes to having big penises.
What is unusual is that most of women really favor guys with medium-sized penises. Females tend to assume that guys with large penises are much better in bed, due to the fact that it will certainly make them feel much more comfortable. But according to sex-related researchers, women really like guys with medium-sized penises. So if you have a little penis, it does not suggest that you must just let it go, since there are ways to make your penis larger.
Here is among one of the most efficient methods to make your penis bigger: utilizing penis augmentation lotions. These unique creams work by sending out a surge of nitric oxide with the blood stream, which creates the cells in your penis to multiply. Consequently, your penile dimension will boost in time, due to the fact that the variety of cells will be sufficient to make your penis bigger. You must likewise try penis workouts, such as jelqing, since these workouts create your penile chambers to inflate.
Are you searching for a penis augmentation approach that in fact works? The typical male penis size is just around 5.2 inches when put up and regarding 3.6 inches when drooping and also concerning 4.5 inches when completely put up. While there are various methods of penis enhancement, only a few are genuinely effective. It’s also real that bigger penises will not always correspond with better enjoyment as well as can as a matter of fact create your partner pain throughout intercourse.
Penis extenders have actually become an option that several men use as a means to acquire a bigger penis size and also to deal with penile curvature. Penis extenders are simply a belt that you use while you are in the bathroom or shower and it assists to lengthen the shaft of the penis. The outcomes of this technique usually last for only a couple of months and also after that the belt requires to be worn once more. The girth of the penis does not alter yet you do obtain length by adding an inch or 2.
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This method nonetheless is not what you ought to be looking for if you are looking for a long-term rise in the size of your penis. For starters, the effects disappear. In time, your penis gets even smaller sized. There are numerous reported situations of erection failing because of the belts. This indicates that it is ineffective for all kinds of sexual activities. Even if you were able to use the tool while your companion slept, she would certainly most likely wake up in the early morning and also notice that your penis was considerably smaller sized than in the past.
If you desire a risk-free and all-natural way to improve the dimension of your erections after that it should have the ability to provide you inches upon inches of girth. It must increase both the width and also the size of your erection. The most reliable gadgets enhance by approximately 3 inches monthly, however many men see even higher gains. Some guys have even reported gains of 8 inches when wearing the devices.
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Jeannot moved his bed to the dining room, next to the stairs, and began carving the oak floor: 'Religion has invented machines for commanding the brain of people and animals and with an invention for seeing our vision through the retina uses us to do ill (...) the church after using Hitler to kill the Jews wanted to invent a trial to take power (...) we Jean Paule are innocent we have neither killed nor destroyed nor hurt others it's religion that uses electronic machines to command the brain.'The Plancher de Jeannot have gone on display at the Bibliotheque François Mitterrand in Paris, amidst much controversy; once the exhibition is finished, they will be donated to a psychiatric hospital in Paris. Some photographs are here amd here.
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Ministry Programs in Guatemala Impact the Lives of Young Filmmakers
— Mary Kathryn Tiller · Tuesday, August 7, 2018 —
It’s five in the morning, and sisters Emily and Hannah Puder are sipping on warm cups of coffee, preparing to shoot the sunrise over Antigua, Guatemala. They are two of the eleven students who were chosen to participate in the first trip of its kind for Regent University and Orphan Outreach. Together, these students and their professors, Vince Williams and Peggy Southerland, were ready to find the stories of those served by Orphan Outreach — but they weren’t prepared to have their own stories impacted forever.
Vince Williams was a new hire for Professor Peggy Southerland in 2017. An award-winning videographer, Williams embodies Regent’s mission to equip Christian leaders to change the world.
“When I entered the film industry, my prayer was to use video to promote the message of Christ throughout the world. I saw film for what it was: the most powerful communication tool on earth. Film influences people. I waited for about a decade for God to answer that prayer when I met Amy Norton (Director of Programs for Orphan Outreach in Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe) on a film set. We tried out a test run trip to Guatemala for three days and I've been volunteering for Orphan Outreach ever since. I have met some incredible people along the way. It has been truly life and career changing for me.” Williams says.
When he accepted the position at Regent, Williams had already felt God place the dream to take students abroad on his heart. The opportunity came sooner than expected, however, when, during an open meeting with students, Professor Southerland suggested he organize a trip for that coming summer. Williams didn’t need convincing, and after an overwhelming show of support from Regent’s board of directors, what began as mere suggestion suddenly became a full fledge plan.
“God’s hand has directed this trip from beginning to end. I trusted that He would take care of calling students if myself, Peggy, Orphan Outreach and Regent University could open the door for the trip. My desire was to bring students with a heart for mission work and a passion for the film industry. Amazing things can happen when you combine those two things.” Williams explains.
Among those ten students were Emily and Hannah Puder, graduating seniors in Cinema-Television and Strategic Communications respectively, and Bruna Vilela, a junior in Cinema-Television. While some of the students had been abroad and on mission trips before, these three girls had not. This would be a completely new experience for them and they were thrilled.
“I have always wanted to go overseas; I love to travel. I knew this would be an opportunity to use all the skills I’ve been learning for the past four years to create something that could really have an impact and change people's lives.” Hannah shares.
Once they arrived, the students were divided into teams, each of which also included a director, a translator, and a representative from Orphan Outreach. The first team covered the Guatemala Association for Down Syndrome in Guatemala City providing holistic training and therapy to children with special needs and their families. The second filmed the Community Care Center in Chimaltenango focusing on the importance of education as a key to breaking the cycle of poverty. An all-girl team made up of Ms. Vilela, Ms. Puder and Ms. Puder told the story of Hope & Future, where efforts are being made to bring together the public and private sectors to provide true wraparound care to victims of sexual abuse and exploitation.
Each day the teams would gather for breakfast, and then hear a short devotional and receive the rundown for the day from the Orphan Outreach trip leader, Ronne Rock. Then, they would break into their groups and head to their respective locations for a day of filming.
Hannah Puder recalls her first visit to the government home for girls, located in Xela:
“We had been prepped for the conditions that these girls had come from. It is sobering walking into that environment. Everything is purple and lime green. All their beds are together in one room. The girls are all together most of the time. The director had all the girls come in and teach us their morning chant: ‘We are blessed. We are prosperous. We are beautiful. We are made in God’s image.’ Something about that hit me because I was looking at these girls and they don’t look blessed, they don’t look prosperous. Yet, that is how they are welcoming us, as Americans.”
As the girls moved between the government home and the private home, they could not help but be impacted by the stories they heard. Bruna Vilela was particularly affected by the interviews they recorded and often struggled to stay behind the camera:
“Sometimes I’d go to Ronne and say, ‘I need a minute alone. Why am I feeling like this?’ You don’t know if you want to cry or punch a bag or scream at the top of your lungs. I became friends with two girls in particular and that was something really special.”
The teams were able to accomplish their filming goal in just three days; a feat that is unheard of in the film industry. Once home, the students began the post-production process, editing three promotional films, three documentaries and one ‘behind the scenes” film. They plan on entering the documentaries into film festival circuit this fall.Their hope in submitting these films is singular: to inspire their viewers to action on behalf of these causes.
“Our Facebook feeds are full of short films that make you cry; but, our challenge as filmmakers is to move people to action. I want to move the viewer towards a better understanding of the circumstances in Guatemala, the world, and ultimately of themselves.” says Emily.
As for the students, their eyes have been opened to a whole new world of possibilities for their craft.
“My mom has a saying”, Vilela shares, “‘What your eyes don’t see, your heart doesn’t feel.’ Well, my eyes have seen and my heart is feeling like it's never felt before. Telling these girl’s stories has given me a sense of satisfaction that I haven’t yet felt as a filmmaker. I don't know what that means for my future exactly, but I know I want to continue helping people and sharing their stories with the world.”
Several of the students echo Vilela’s desire to continue telling stories like those of Orphan Outreach programs by using the art of filmmaking. Others, like Emily Puder, have committed to loving those in her local community better than before.
“I’m certain this trip will have an impact and a legacy for years to come.” Williams says.
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Can you imagine a God who dances with shouts of joy, laughs when you laugh, loves to play, enjoys life, and invites us to join the fun? I couldn’t until recently. I grew up with a very serious, workaholic God. Even when my theology changed, I struggled to live into my new way of thinking. Then Jesus words Unless you become like a child you cannot enter the kingdom, began to resonate in my head.
What childlike characteristics shape us into the people God intends us to be? I posted my question on Facebook and was amazed at the response. Curiosity, imagination, playfulness, creativity, awe and wonder, compassion, love of nature, trust and many more emerged. I chose 12 and explore them in The Gift of Wonder encouraging us to develop fresh spiritual practices that engage all our senses and help us to live a new kind of spiritual life that embraces the wonder and joy that God intends for us. The chapter ends with a creative spiritual exercise based on the characteristic discussed in it. These exercises are designed as both individual and group activities and encourage us to think outside the box and enjoy the presence of the fun loving, joy filled God we follow.
Response to The Gift of Wonder
The wonder of mountains , of blue skies and seas
The wonder of prairies and trees
The wonder of childhood so joyfully free
All eclipsed by the wonder of three*
Three in a dance filled with frolic and glee
Calling to others come join in the spree
Delight in each other they’re unhindered, free
The essence of joy flowing out from the three
The rustle of leaves *sstsstsssts as wind blows through trees
Listen, the cadence of soft flowing breeze
Wistful the spirit now flirts in the lees
Of hearts young like children or bees
So rise up my soul in great joy , if you please
Join whimsical rhythm of wind in the trees
Don’t mince words or thought, simply reach for the keys
To the kingdom now present in sight, sound and breeze
*the trinity of course
*Listen to the swish of the wind over poplar leaves and the percussion
as they embrace one another”
The comment below is from a young mother involved in a Gift of Wonder study group:
My prayer time has changed so much just since starting this study of “The Gift of Wonder.” I no longer feel that I have to cram it in whenever the kids are both asleep (which is never… I almost never had prayer time ). Now I just sit at the table while M. brings me toys and R. kicks around in my lap and I pray. I no longer feel that I have to read a certain number of Bible pages or for a set time. I read some scripture, but also Mary Oliver, John O’Donahue, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and various prayer books and devotional resources… Just finished reading, praying, and coloring while Mary sat next to me eating a cupcake and watching birds on the feeder today. So in between verses of the Lord’s Prayer, “Look, a nuthatch!” “The downy woodpecker is back.” “I see five finches.” Etc. This no longer feels distracted or silly to me. It does feel prayerful, meaningful, fulfilling. I’m seeing/feeling God’s presence, even in my scattered, crazy life with little kids.”
Endorsements for Gift of Wonder
Christine Sine has always provided a consistently prophetic voice that is always edged with intelligence and grace and enfolded in an active spirituality of discipleship. This book continues in that vein. The Gift of Wonder takes the reader on a journey of discovery through the integration of goodness, beauty, and truth. A great read.
Alan Hirsch, author of numerous books on mission, discipleship, and leadership. Founder of 5Q Collective and Forge Mission Training Network.
For many, the term ‘spiritual disciplines’ conjures thoughts of monotonous practices performed alone and by rote. But not for Christine Sine. With her usually exuberant style she reimagines the spiritual practices as communal activities that restore the intense joy and unbridled enthusiasm God wants for all followers. The Gift of Wonder is indeed a gift for anyone wanting to explore more creative approaches to the spiritual disciplines. The exercises and prayers are worth the price of admission alone.
Michael Frost, author, Surprise the World, and Keep Christianity Weird.
Play, pray, plant, paint! Christine Aroney-Sine invites us to recover our childlike sense of wonder. Each page encourages us to pause, to exhale, to breathe in each moment with holy awe. Sine offers wise, practical ways to care for our souls by cultivating gardens—all around us. This is lived theology, rooted in the world, mediated through our eyes and ears, hearts and hands. I’m grateful for such respite and creative renewal.
Craig Detweiler, President, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
There’s a deep desire among so many people I work with as a spiritual director and pastor to connect with God in a new way, to get out of their heads and into their bodies and hearts, to lighten up and play, to experience joy and healing. Christine Sine is one of my favorite writers and practitioners because she brings things to life in simple yet profound ways; the Gift of Wonder is a wonderful mix of accessible spiritual practices, stories, and hope for those who long to experience the kingdom of God here, now. I have no doubt it will re-kindle delight and ignite our sense of wonder for all who engage with it.
Kathy Escobar, Co-Pastor of The Refuge and author of Faith Shift: Finding Your Way Forward When Everything You Believe is Coming Apart
I trust Christine Sine to teach me about wonder because she lives with playful curiosity, discovering beauty in the unexpected and the everyday details of life— and she writes with uncommon eloquence and simplicity.
Mark Scandrette, author of Belonging and Becoming, Practicing the Way of Jesus and FREE.
As a pastor committed to the spiritual nurture and formation of my congregation, this book is a dream resource. Christine Aroney-Sine doesn’t just re-cover the by-now familiar ground of spiritual practices laid out by others, she brings to bear research, commentary, story and practical experience that make her contemporary take on these practices (and the large number of new practices she offers) applicable to a huge range of settings, learning styles and intelligences. A rare strength of what she offers is that it isn’t a soft spirituality but a robust approach that has something in it for men as well as women. Any individual, group or leader will find creative inspiration, and sustenance to flourish in this book.
Mark Pierson, pastor, worship curator, author “The Art of Curating Worship: reshaping the role of worship leader.”
“In a culture that values adult things it will stretch us to explore Jesus’ crucial observation that we can only enter the Kingdom through childlikeness. To explore that strange reality we’ll need some friends on the journey. Christine Sine is such a friend, inviting us into the kind of rich, whole person, communal engagement with God we knew as children. If you join her on this playful, messy, wonder-full adventure, you might never be the same again!”
Mandy Smith, pastor and author of “Making a Mess and Meeting God” and “The Vulnerable Pastor”
Jesus talks about childlike trust in God. The Apostle Paul writes about compassion and thankfulness. These themes play a big role in Christine Sine’s new book. Using stories from the Bible, creative exercises, reflection questions, and her own beautiful poems, Sine addresses the question of how we can bring joy to God and how we can live out the Christian faith as a journey of discovery. The topics of her book – awe, play, curiosity, creativity, imagination, adventure, and wonder – bring balm to the soul in this age of fear and polarization. She guides us on pathways to experience God’s generous gifts and to grow in contentment and peace in Christ.
Lynne M. Baab, PhD, author of Sabbath Keeping and Nurturing Hope: Christian Pastoral Care in the Twenty-first Century
Spiritual practice is designed to awaken us to God’s presence, but it need not be boring. Sine has produced a brave work here, inviting spiritual seekers to become like children—playful, curious, and trusting. With Sine’s guidance and support you will discover the God who delights in you and unlock a wellspring of joy.
Phileena Heuertz, Founding Partner Gravity, a Center for Contemplative Activism. Author of Pilgrimage of a Soul: Contemplative Spirituality for the Active Life and Mindful Silence: The Heart of Christian Contemplation
Refreshing and helpful, The Gift of Wonder, soothed my oft weary spirit. In our polarized, driven, and consumer-obsessed culture, this book is an invitation into God’s creative freedom. Sine not only encourages us to wonder again like a little child, she also gives practical ways to experience God’s delight. From the childlike characteristic of playfulness to trust, Sine leads us into a rare and grace-filled space of choosing joy.
Dr. MaryKate Morse, author and Professor of Leadership & Spiritual Formation Portland Seminary
“Friends, Christine Sine’s The Gift of Wonder is a book of wisdom and delight!
It is truly an extraordinary, life-changing book because it is a book overflowing with Life!
Repeatedly while reading I found myself grinning and laughing from sheer joy.
Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel wrote, “Only one response can maintain us: gratefulness for witnessing the wonder…”
Gratefulness in the form of paying attention, adoring the work of God in the world, and reveling in the mystery of our own life and our lives woven together pervades Christine’s The Gift of Wonder.
From philosophical and theological reflection to practical application, Christine shares how to see anew through appreciating God’s goodness infused all about us. She gives full permission to play – to delight in the Lord’s delight of each of us!
Read this and then live it; it’s that good.”
Clint Baldwin, CEO Word Made Flesh
Christine Aroney-Sine opens up wonder for us, firstly in the title itself, by returning us to wonder as it is, a gift. She invites us to child-like questioning, creative activations, and provocative inspiration in such a way that we come away, changed.
Life with its constant busy pace can lose some of the flavour of wonder and we need this challenge to return, to explore, to discover.
Christine uses her own life stories, together with the woven stories of others and applications that are easy and practical, to flesh out each aspect of wonder. Her crafted prayers are spring boards into contemplation, and you cannot come away without a sense of transforming spiritual renewal.
Whether done together with a group, your family, or alone, this book will call forth wonder inside of you, in a playful adventurous way.
Jenneth Graser, Author of Catching the Light
Dr Christine Aroney-Sine originally brought, to my attention, the verses from Isaiah that became the foundation for Mercy Ships following the 2,000 year old model of Jesus. She put in countless hours of selfless labor, updating our first hospital for surgery. She also led the team that recruited Dr Gary Parker for a short term Medical outreach that became a lifelong calling as a surgeon for the poor. I am sure that The Gift of Wonder will also guide others towards the word of God and draw them closer to God’s calling for them.
Don Stephens – President Mercy Ships.
Christine Sine’s wonderful new offering, ‘The Gift of Wonder’ is a very special read. Uplifting and informative, inspiring and encouraging, this book has you engrossed from the start, and hungry for more. In it we discover a God who delights in us, who finds joy in our joy, and is always beckoning us back to a child-like faith, and revealing to us the keys to the kingdom.
As well as reminding us of the God who is the source of our joy, and who finds delight in us, Christine give us a wealth of creative and imaginative ideas and tools for living out our new insights, to help turn our days into records of praise, and gratitude. Christine also reminds us of the places and relationships in which we find God, and how through compassion and hospitality we might image the God we discover in contemplation, and in community.
This wonderful treasure trove can be enjoyed individually, as well as in a group and can be returned to again and again, as each time we draw a myriad of insights and benefits from its wealth of wisdom.
Ana Lisa de Jong, Living Tree Poetry. Author of ‘The Poetry for the Soul’ Series,
and new releases ‘Heart Psalms’ and ‘Thrice Blessed’
“The Gift of Wonder is a joyful and profoundly serious invitation to get dirty and play with the Creator. This book makes me want to get outside, take out some art supplies, become curious, and experience divine delight! If you are craving a fresh approach to connecting with God, this book will ignite your imagination and inspire you to explore new life giving practices.”
The poet Mary Oliver famously gave these instructions for life: “Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” The Gift of Wonder is a guidebook for the attentive and astonished life. Take its message to heart and your eyes will be opened, like Elisha’s servant, to see the horses on the hills. You will be more alive to God’s abundant love, joy, provision, and even playfulness. Christine Aroney-Sine has been an inspiration and mentor for me on my own journey toward a more embodied, holistic, and creative life of faith; she is also a tremendous writer. The words that kept ringing in my ears as I read this book: “The Gift of Wonder is a wonderful gift.”
Once, after baptizing some young children, I invited them to splash in the baptismal font and even splash the congregation a bit too. I could see a lot of uptight “adults” all around. While I prayed that wonderful prayer after baptism, which ends, “Sustain them O Lord in your Holy Spirit, Give them an inquiring and discerning heart, the courage to will and to persevere, a spirit to know and to love you, (as I said these words I pointed to the children splashing in the water) AND THEJOY AND WONDER IN ALL YOUR WORKS. AMEN.” In The Gift of Wonder, Christine Aroney-Sine is pointing to those splashing in the water, inviting us to do more of the same, in order to be more of what God intends for us to be”.
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Welcome to Year 3
from September 2020
Mrs Lewis Mrs Pullen
Mrs Watts Mrs Deane Mrs Veale
Mrs Joesbury-Clarke Miss Hall
If you have a specific issue you wish to discuss with your child's teacher they will be available between
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Mrs Tipple - [email protected]
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Week Beginning July 13th 2020
We would like to thank you for all your hard work at home. We look forward to seeing you all in September.
All of the Year 3 teachers and TA's wish you a safe and happy summer holiday. You will find below the latest weekly overview together with resources. ( last weeks are still on but further down the page) Click on the video resource centre link below. You will be taken to the video resources page. Under Year 3 you will find stories read by Year 3 staff.
** MORE Chapters 37- 43 The Ice Monster By David Walliams read by Mrs Wintle.
Part 4 of Little Wolf,The Pack Leader read by Mrs Tipple
Chapters 8 and 9 of The Boy Who Grew Dragons read by Mrs Palmer
Follow the video resource centre link below and find Year 3.
Quick Maths is now Fluent in Five
When you have finished your current Quick Maths sheets can you please start using the Year 4 Fluent In Five PDF. These sheets revisit the Year 3 Maths skills but will also prepare you for next year. There is one sheet a day to practise your Maths skills. Remember to use the inverse operation to check your calculation.
We have rearranged our class pages to hopefully make it easier for you to find things. Please find below activities that can be carried out at home. We will be adding to this area as the need arises. There are documents and links to resources for you to look at. There is no expectation that all of the activities need to be completed. We are hoping that you can find something to do for Maths and English, for a maximum of 30 minutes each , every day but we know that this may not always be possible. We have also added some topic area activities for you too.
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Vitamin B12: List of Foods with the Highest Vitamin B12 Content
All About Vitamin B12
The human body is exposed to many external factors throughout its life. Some microbes that remain in the body as a result of infectious diseases, especially the harmful toxic substances taken from the inhaled air, drinking water, edible food, and the soil in contact with, also harm the body. Human; It removes some of these harmful toxicants by natural methods such as urine, sweating, bile formation, respiration and defecation. What about the rest?
At this point, the process of cleansing itself from the poison that the body contains is called detoxification. If there is a vitamin B12 deficiency, then an important link of detoxification is weakened. So the system does not work correctly. The health of your DNA, the realization of certain reactions in your body, and the maintenance of nerve cells and red blood cells without any problems are also possible with the normal value of B12.
What Is B12 Included? List of Foods with the Highest Vitamin B12 Content
Unfortunately, vitamin B12, like some other vitamins, is among the vitamins that are not produced by the body. Therefore, B12 supplementation is a mandatory requirement. This supplement can be taken as a medicine in the form of B12 tablets, B12 injections, or it can be obtained from food. Unless there is an advanced B12 deficiency, drug supplementation is not recommended, and many doctors first try to solve this problem naturally, that is, with food.
It is also recommended to pay attention to some issues in the consumption of foods with plenty of vitamin B12. Studies have shown that vitamin C taken in the form of supplements inactivates vitamin B12 taken through food, while potassium and folic acid supplements also mask B12 deficiency. For this reason, experts say that before taking B12 supplements, it is necessary to go through a doctor’s control.
- Seafood: The main point of the foods containing vitamin B12 is animal foods. One of them is seafood. The food containing the most vitamin B12 is fish eggs. When you consume 50 grams of fish eggs, you will get 5 times the vitamin B12 you need daily. If you choose a 15-gram octopus, you will meet all your daily vitamin B12 needs. When you consume 100 grams of mackerel, salmon, tuna, sardines, mussels and oysters, you will get more than your daily vitamin B12 need.
- Meat Products: Meat is also a very rich food in terms of vitamin B12. Liver (lamb, beef, veal, duck, turkey and goose) is one of the meat products containing the most vitamin B12. Ground beef and beef are also very beneficial in terms of B12 supplementation, while 100 grams of lamb offers you more than half of the daily required vitamin B12 rate.
- Dairy Products: One of the foods that are very beneficial in terms of vitamin B12 is dairy products. Dairy products also contain B12, although they do not provide as much B12 supplementation as seafood and meat. Some cheese varieties are rich in B12 as well as calcium and protein. 100 grams of feta cheese meets one-third of the daily vitamin B12 need, and one egg white meets one-sixth.
How to Fix B12 Deficiency?
B12 deficiency is easily eliminated with nutritional supplements as we have mentioned above. However, in order to eliminate B12 deficiency with only food, the B12 ratio in the body must be deficient to a small extent. To determine this, you need to have a B12 test in consultation with your doctor. How to eliminate B12 deficiency is revealed by detecting the findings that cause this deficiency. In other words, finding the cause of the problem gives the signal how to eliminate that problem.
There are many causes of B12 deficiency. The first of these is nutrition. Vitamin B12 deficiency is commonly used, especially in people who consume very little animal food or live on a vegetarian diet. B12 supplementation is recommended to eliminate this problem. Because, unfortunately, vitamin B12 is not found in vegetable-type foods. B12 deficiency is common in people who have undergone operations such as stomach reduction or gastric banding. This is because the stomach cannot make B12 absorption healthy. At this point, B12 supplements are taken again.
This problem is also experienced by people who are exposed to certain diseases. The body processes the food taken with certain methods and a certain system. When this process does not work properly, B12 deficiency occurs. We can cite Crohn’s and celiac diseases as an example. These diseases cause problems in the processing of nutrients by the body. At this point, B12 deficiency cannot be eliminated with food. For this reason, vitamin supplements or B12 injection treatment can be applied.
Other causes of low B12 can be listed as follows: Being 50 years old and over, regularly consuming alcohol, having problems in stomach acid production, having surgery based on weight loss, and using diabetes medication. Elimination of B12 deficiency is related to the level of all these possible problems in the person.
What Diseases Cause B12 Deficiency?
Symptoms such as weight loss, loss of appetite, constipation, fatigue, and frequent tingling in the hands and feet are considered to be indicators of B12 deficiency. In severe cases of B12 deficiency, permanent nervous system damage and chronic diseases are known to occur.
Deterioration in mental functions, anemia, auditory nerve inflammation, decreased reflexes and pain sensation, as well as jaundice, many mental disorders and easy catching diseases occur as a result of B12 deficiency.
How Much Should B12 Be?
The B12 test measures the amount of vitamin B12 in the bloodstream. B12 test results should be reviewed by a doctor. The fact that many experts have defended different values about the normal measure of the B12 value, on the other hand, causes confusion.
prof. Dr. Osman Müftüoğlu, in one of his two different columns on the subject, argues that the B12 value should be between at least 750 – 1000, while in the other he states that this value can be considered normal between 500 – 700.
prof. Dr. Canan Karatay states that B12 should be 1000 pg/ml and adds that if the value is below 800, there is a B12 deficiency. However, the normal value of B12 also varies according to age. Because the vitamin B12 value that an adult and a baby need daily is not the same. 0 – 6 months: 0.4 mcg (mcg: one thousandth of a milligram) 4 – 8 years old: 1.2 mcg, 14 – 18 years old: 2.4 mcg, adults over 19 years old: 2.4 mcg, and 2.6 mcg B12 during pregnancy value is considered.
Vitamin B12 Benefits, What Does It Do?
B12 benefits are numerous. These benefits can be listed as follows:
- Vitamin B12 plays an important role in preventing cell aging, repairing nerve cells and reducing fat by converting carbohydrates into energy.
- Vitamin B12 protects the body against cardiovascular diseases. It greatly reduces the risk of stroke and high blood pressure by protecting the vein.
- Vitamin B12 plays an important role in the regeneration of the skin and the production of new cells. Again, B12 is essential for healthy nails, skin and hair.
- Another important issue among the B12 benefits is weight control. It increases the body’s energy, thus preventing the appearance of problems such as fatigue and weakness.
- It regulates sugar metabolism and prevents forgetfulness.
- It protects against liver, lung, breast, prostate and colon cancers.
- It plays an important role in the formation of DNA and RNA in the body.
- It regulates nerve transmission in the brain and increases the production of acetylcholine. This prevents Alzheimer’s formation.
Vitamin B12 Drug Names
Some of the drug names used in the treatment of B12 and supplements for the elimination of vitamin deficiency are as follows:
- VI-Mineral Chewable Tablet
- NEROX B12 Film Tablet
- MULTI-B Effervescent Tablet
- BITAVIN B12 Film Tablet
- BEVITAB B12 Film Tablet
- BENEXOL B12 Film Tablet
- BENEDAY Enteric Coated Tablet
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The Views emcee joins Ariana Grande and The Beatles as the only artists to have three songs rank in the top three at the same time, according to Billboard. The three tracks have extended his record to 45 top 10s.
“What’s Next” garnered 49.1 million U.S. streams, “Wants and Needs” earned 41.5 million plays and “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” collected 32.1 million streams.
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Finance: Borrowing powers are part of the general budget until the formation of the new government
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The ministry indicated, in a press statement, to what was circulated on social media about the authorization of borrowing granted to the Minister of Finance in accordance with the recent decisions of the Council of Ministers, usually that the motive behind these false news is electoral propaganda only.
The ministry explained, "All the loans referred to in that decision were negotiated and approved months or even two years ago and are part of the budget approved by the House of Representatives, and the Minister of Finance has been authorized to make it valid during the transitional period between the elections and the new government only."
And she added, "The public has the right to know why the ministry was forced to borrow despite the recent rise in oil prices. This is due to the fact that the government's current expenditures from salaries, retirement and social transfers amount to approximately 6 trillion Iraqi dinars per month, before other current expenditures and investment expenditures are added. and debt service at the local and international levels, and the fulfillment of arrears from previous obligations to the electricity and other sectors.
The Ministry of Finance confirmed that "Iraq must abide by the decisions of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries that obligate it to reduce its production of oil, and the dues of licensing contracts and compensation for the Kuwait war, which are deducted from export revenues, must be paid."
She explained, "The revenues that we get from oil exports per month amount to about 6.5 trillion Iraqi dinars at current prices, and it is completely wrong to claim that the ministry is borrowing without reason, because the government is obligated to borrow to meet budget goals and maintain credit rating stability in local and international markets."
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Flower Essences and Essential Oils For Healing Human Trafficking Trauma
The darkest of the dark on this planet is the issue of human trafficking and all of the horrors that come along with it.
Human trafficking is a global epidemic and is estimated to be an industry dealing in the hundreds of billions of dollars per year, where millions of people (mostly women and children) are stolen and trafficked and end up being used as sex slaves.
It is also estimated that nearly 99% of these fellow human beings never get out of their captivity.
Good news has started to come out recently though, with U.S. Marshals announcing the recovery of 39 missing children in Georgia in late August 2020, 25 children in Ohio in early September 2020 and another 8 children in Indiana also in September 2020.
Additionally, on September 21st, 2020, Tim Tebow and his wife Demi-Leigh of the Tim Tebow Foundation were present with U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr and Ivanka Trump in the announcement of $101 million being awarded from the federal government to support anti-human trafficking efforts.
While it remains to be seen what comes of this latest development, there are things that can be done right now to help those who have been subject to the trafficking horrors.
Certainly, the forms of conventional therapy should be used to help these people, but there also exists other forms of therapy that offer deeper levels of healing.
As Tim said regarding healing in his short speech in the photo above, “…it does take holistic healing. It does take holistic love...”
Two forms of therapy that reach these deep, holistic levels of emotional, spiritual and even soul-level healing are that of flower essences and essential oils.
Flower Essences and Essential Oils
Though flower essences and essential oils are sometimes mistaken for the same thing, they are actually quite different and work in different ways.
Starting with essential oils, we know that they are oil compounds that are extracted from various plants, roots, barks, trees, resins or leaves.
According to The University of Minnesota, smelling essential oils’ molecules affect the olfactory organs, the lungs (and thus the respiratory system) as well as the brain.
These aromatic molecules travel through the nose and positively affect the limbic system of the brain, which is sometimes called the “emotional part of the brain.”
The limbic system controls heart rate, mood, blood pressure, memory, breathing, stress hormone response and overall stress levels.
Because these compounds affect the emotional parts of the brain, they can be used safely and therapeutically in conjunction with other forms of therapy.
For instance, Traci Stein, PhD, MPH is a licensed clinical psychologist and has used essential oils (aromatherapy) in conjunction with traditional psychotherapy.
Specifically, she has used aromatherapy with cognitive behavioral therapy and has seen good results.
Additionally, studies on PubMed.gov show how aromatherapy can be effective for treating depression, which is something that people often battle after being trafficked.
These are just a few examples of the many reports out there of essential oils being able to help people heal on deep emotional and spiritual levels.
Combining them with flower essences can also be a powerful therapeutic aid.
Flower essences are different than essential oils in that they impact the body in more of an electrical way, rather than a biochemical way.
To briefly explain how these work, we need to remember that the most fundamental communication system our body has is that of electricity.
All functions and metabolic processes, when reduced to their most basic and fundamental levels, operate electrically.
Flower essences impact this electrical communication system in profound ways and are used specifically for helping heal and process trauma, difficult emotions or challenging states of mind.
Quite literally, they are nutrients for the soul in the most quintessential form.
The first medical doctor who brought these essences out into the world of medicine was Dr. Edward Bach, who revered them and used them in his practice. He lauded their ability to help heal on deep levels by famously stating:
“The action of the flower essences raises the vibration of the being…they cure by flooding the body with the beautiful vibrations of the highest nature- in whose presence there is the opportunity for disease to melt away like snow in sunshine.”
More medical doctors and psychologists today are also using flower essences in their practices to facilitate deeper healing.
Pam Pappas, MD uses flower essences “in a consistent, purposeful way to enhance emotional harmony and spiritual well-being.”
Dr. Mark Masi, a licensed, clinical psychologist, began using flower essences in his practice when he noticed benefits in his personal life from using the essences.
He notes that the essences are helpful for his clients “especially in those situations in which patients were blocked in working through intensely painful emotions, memories, or conflicts with psychotherapy alone. I also realized psychotropic meds were not the answer to resolving deeper issues.”
“Through integrating the essences in my work I proved to myself that the healing happens much better. What I love about them is they bring issues to the surface in a manner that patients can tolerate. It goes so well with the type of therapy I practice. Flower essences and psychoanalytic therapy are so similar in the layer work. What we’re trying to do is foster the emergence of the real self which can experience pleasure and joy, and handle the challenges that life brings.”
Though flower essence therapy and essential oil therapy are being used by medical doctors, psychologists and other qualified practitioners, these safe and effective substances are easily accessible administrable by the general public.
These plant medicines are also effective for people who have undergone any sort of trauma and are useful for a myriad of different challenges that we face in life.
This means that these therapies can be used widely by the general population for deeper emotional, spiritual and soul-level healing.
The purpose of this article has been to bring more awareness of these therapies for populations that desperately need deep-level healing (like those who have suffered the horrors of human trafficking), but this article is also for humanity in general, as we all have faced or are facing challenges that are unique to us individually.
It is my strong intention that this article and the information in it helps many, many people create deep and lasting healing.
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Author: Lance Schuttler graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelors degree in Health Science and is the CEO and owner of EMF Harmonized, an electromagnetic field (EMF) protection technology company that is dedicated to helping improve people’s lives.
He is also the co-founder of Ascent Nutrition, a unique holistic nutrition company.
He is a board member of The Master Shift, a non-profit dedicated to conducting global meditations/prayers, educational conferences and supporting endeavors to foster worldwide healing.
He is also a board member of Free Food Now, a non-profit dedicated to helping people find free food at the time they need it and working towards achieving large-scale global food abundance for all.
He is a facilitator and collaborator of big ideas, visions and projects that spark creative and healing solutions to complex challenges in our world.
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Ever since I had my Heart attack some 7 1/2 years ago –
I get chilled very easy – even before I did not like the snow – ice and cold!
But – the families seem to like it – skiing – snowboarding and playing in the snow!
Where we had wine – snacks and a fire in a fire pit.
The pit was free and offered by the winery!
I bundled up and made it through -but by the end I was cold!
I have to admit – it was unique – but I very seldom drink wine –
I just can not get into the dry wines!
Now – a sweeter wine I can sip on!
What a difference 3 weeks make!
From snow and cold to sand and somewhat warm!
I am not shoveling snow – I can layer up and walk the beach!
School break – and a quick trip down – Marcus could not get away.
The first thing they wanted to see – THE BEACH!
The little ones love the beach – sand and water.
And then we took them for a walk along the ICW at Barefoot Landing!
Watching the boats traveling up and down –
and seeing the boats in the marina – where a lot of people are living on the boats there!
WHERE WE ARE UNTIL END OF JUNE!
Thank you for reading Papa’s World
WHERE FRIENDS MEET THE FAMILY
FAMILY MEETS FRIENDS!
SHERRY: CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH
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Just over one million Americans filed for unemployment for the first time last week.
It's a slight drop from two weeks ago. One analyst told the Wall Street Journal: “We’re seeing gradual improvement, but we really need to underscore the word ‘gradual’ here."
Economists warn that more layoffs brings the risk of permanent economic damage to the labor market.
Data shows 27 million Americans are collecting some form of unemployment benefits. But that may be inflated by double counting states.
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*This post is sponsored by Adventures in Odyssey and the A.C.T.S. Summer of Service. All opinions are my own.
For mothers with school-aged children, the start of a new school year is a new beginning – a fresh start. As kids begin school, life tends to pick up. The pace of our daily life escalates. With homework and after-school activities like clubs and sports, setting and establishing a healthy routine is vital – both physically and spiritually.
Establishing healthy, positive routines is a tough job. Too often, music lessons, sports practices, and after-school clubs can overshadow the routines that build family and healthy habits. Families can struggle fitting in quality family time, and time in God’s Word.
This devotional, and the edition coming this fall (90 Devotions for Kids: Life Changing Values from the Book of Matthew) are great tools to help your kids put a regular pause in their day for Bible reading, prayer, and thoughts about God. If you start now—by the first day of school, you’ll already have a spiritual component scheduled into your kids’ routine. After that, everything else will hopefully just fall into line!
Chasing Supermom readers can download a FREE excerpt from 90 Devotions for Kids! Click HERE to download your free look at this incredible book and resource.
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The Macau authorities issued – during the period from May 9, 2016, to April 16 this year – a total of 71 verbal cautions to casino patrons for their alleged violation of an instruction banning use of telephones while at any of the city’s gaming tables, the city’s gaming regulator told GGRAsia in a written reply. A majority of the warnings – 49 in total – were issued between January 1 and April 9 this year, added the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau in its email.
The tableside telephone ban had come into effect on May 9, 2016. Steve Wynn, chairman of Macau casino operator Wynn Macau Ltd, said shortly after the government’s announcement – made several days before the ban was imposed – that it meant an end in the Macau market to betting via telephone. Such activity is also known in the industry as ‘proxy’ betting because of the use of a person or ‘proxy’, physically present at the gaming table but making a bet as per telephoned instructions, on behalf of someone outside the casino.
Prior to May 2016, Macau VIP clients could use their phones at the casino table while gambling, provided that they had registered for that purpose.
The gaming bureau – also known by its Portuguese acronym DICJ – said, in its reply to our enquiry on the number of people warned on tableside phone use since its May 2016 instruction: “Since those patrons that received verbal cautions usually stop using the phone once being reminded, no irregularities were detected in their play afterwards.”
The bureau added: “Since the banning of phone usage at gaming tables on May 9 last year until now, among the alleged violations detected by DICJ, none of them have irregularities that we have to further pass to the Judiciary Police for follow-up action.”
Earlier voluntary ban
In October 2014, long before the bureau instruction, GGRAsia had learned that at least one Macau operator – Sands China Ltd – had told its Macau junket partners that proxy betting would no longer be tolerated.
An industry source with knowledge of the matter told us at the time the move was connected to the firm’s “leadership role on compliance-related matters in general”.
One problem with telephone betting, say several gaming lawyers spoken to by GGRAsia, is that the practice risks creating a loophole regarding the “know your customer” protocol. Such a protocol is encouraged under best international practices on tackling the threat of money laundering.
Shortly after Sands China’s reported moratorium on telephone betting, it was rumoured that another Macau casino operator – concerned about regulatory risk associated with anti-money laundering rules – had also imposed a voluntary ban.
In a May 2016 note, Daiwa had estimated – based it said on conversations with junkets and other industry participants – that Macau market telephone betting grew about 15 percent year-on-year in 2015, to account for approximately 20 percent of junket gaming volume in Macau that year, compared to 8 percent to 10 percent in 2014.
Even after Macau’s official ban on use of telephones at tableside came into effect in May 2016, there were rumours of telephone use at gaming tables.
In April this year, Macau’s Judiciary Police arrested seven mainland Chinese men over their alleged involvement in what the police termed illegal betting worth US$1.3 million, by gamblers from China making use of the social messaging service WeChat. It is thought the suspects arranged for gamblers to place their bets on the results of some actual VIP baccarat games in the city’s casinos.
But Tam Weng Keong, a Judiciary Police spokesman, told GGRAsia at the time: “So far, we haven’t found any signs of a collaboration between these suspects and the local junkets.”
At the time of the May 2016 instruction on use of telephones at tableside, the gaming bureau didn’t clarify what sanction might be imposed, and on whom, were the instruction not heeded.
Under Macau Law No. 16/2001 there is a prohibition on “interactive gaming,” which is defined as entering in and participating in a game using a telecommunications device. But legal opinion has been divided on the topic of whether someone outside the casino – albeit giving instructions on the telephone to someone who is at the gaming table – could be said to be “participating” in a game.
Live video streaming of Macau VIP room games for the purposes of allowing people outside to bet on games has always been considered a prohibited activity in the Macau casino market.
Any violation against the gaming bureau’s ban on use of telephones at Macau gaming tables could under certain circumstances lead to the risk of a person or persons being charged with the crime of illegal gambling, said Kwok Chi Chung, president of the Association of Gaming and Entertainment Promoters, when asked by GGRAsia about the gaming bureau’s warnings to some gamblers. Mr Kwok was – from 2003 and until his retirement in August 2010 – the first head of the Judiciary Police force’s gaming-related and economic crimes investigation unit.
Regarding the specific matter of junket room proxy betting, Mr Kwok told us: “From what I heard, the licensed junkets here – especially the big ones – have been compliant with the Macau authorities’ ban [against tableside telephone use],” He added: “For the big junkets in particular, they don’t need to rely on proxy betting for making profits,” he added.
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TRIO Professional Staff Application
Mandatory Orientation: July 1, 2021 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Time
Program Dates: July 7-8 and July 13-14, 2021
The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) is excited to host the 2021 Virtual Keith Sherin Global Leaders program where 30 TRIO Professional Staff will have a chance to take part in robust discussions around current global issues with COE's international partners as well as learn the basic steps that are necessary to plan and finance a study abroad experience.
Programming will include the following:
* Global Perspectives around Current Issues
* Study Abroad Basics Workshops
* Remarks From Your International Peers and Study Abroad Hosts
* Cultural Awareness: Getting to Know the Dutch
* Paying for a Study Abroad Program
Additional benefits to participating in the program are:
* Induction to a global network of emerging leaders on college access and completion,
* Invitation to COE-sponsored professional development programs abroad when safe, in-person travel resumes.
*Current TRIO Program Professional
*Access to reliable computer and internet connection for the entire program July 7-8 and July 13-14, 2021.
To apply, complete the Staff Application and submit supporting materials no later than Friday, May 14 at midnight ET. Create an account to save your application and return to it later.
Create an account to save your application and return to it later.
Supporting Materials Include:
* Statement from TRIO Professional (not to exceed 500 words) responding to the question, "Why are you interested in participating in this program?"
COE will notify selected staff by Monday, June 14, 2021 and will invite them to attend a mandatory orientation on Thursday, July 1, 2021 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm ET
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Was Argentina ever a superpower?
Argentina is the second largest state in South America and the last true Francoist state in the world. As a result Argentina remained absent from WWII and did not contest Brasilian dominance of the continent. …
Is Argentina a powerful country?
Argentina is a developing country that ranks very high in the Human Development Index, the second-highest in Latin America after Chile. It is a regional power, and retains its historic status as a middle power in international affairs.
Why did Argentina’s economy fail?
The pandemic has accelerated an exodus of foreign investment, which has pushed down the value of the Argentine peso. That has increased the costs of imports like food and fertilizer, and kept the inflation rate above 40 percent. More than four in 10 Argentines are mired in poverty.
Is Argentina a poor country?
Argentina is one of two countries that has seen an upward shift in its poverty population. In 2017 its poverty population was recorded at 27.5% and in 2018 reached 32%. … Poverty in Argentina varies widely according to region, and provinces in the north have historically shouldered the nation’s highest poverty rates.
How did Argentina become so poor?
The combination of industrial protectionism, redistribution of income from the agrarian to the industrial sector, and growing state intervention in the economy sparked an inflationary process. By 1950, Argentina’s GDP per capita accounted fell to less than half of that of the United States.
Is Argentina a 1st world country?
These countries have capitalist economies. To be classified as a First World country, several factors are considered.
First World Countries 2021.
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Is Argentina richer than India?
India has a GDP per capita of $7,200 as of 2017, while in Argentina, the GDP per capita is $20,900 as of 2017.
What is the most weakest country?
Fragile States Index 2021
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Who has the best military in the world?
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Carney told the Virgin Islands Daily News several prospective buyers have mentioned developing the land as a resort. But she said the folks who have come to actually see it are looking at possible residential use. "It’s a no brainer," she told the Daily News. "It’s the safe rate of return."
As projects like Pond Bay have shown, developing a resort can take an awful lot of time and money. Selling building lots is more simple. Read the Daily News story: http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/index.pl/article_home?id=17621493
The photo at left is a sign from the Trust for Public Land, one of several on island; this one at Little Maho. The Trust previously purchased land around Maho, and has been interested in this last piece, but needs to do fund raising to make it happen. | <urn:uuid:d330aad0-a0ab-4889-8877-f36b3b9469e0> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | https://newsofstjohn.com/uncertain-futur/ | 2022-01-22T11:19:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320303845.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20220122103819-20220122133819-00439.warc.gz | en | 0.959115 | 185 | Finance & Business | News Article |
In the 1940s and ’50s, Ricardo Ocreto Alvarado made it his mission to document his world – San Francisco’s Filipino-American community – by photographing his family and friends at their homes, at their jobs, and places where they played.
Selecting from some 3,000 black-and-white images he left when he died in 1976, his daughter, Janet M. Alvarado, has curated an enaging show of several dozen of the pictures, “Compositions: A Filipino American Experience,” on view at the San Francisco Public Library through Dec. 7.
The exhibition “captures and reveals the lives, cultures, hardships and joys of a generation that needs remembering,” Alvarado writes in notes accompanying the display. Grouped by theme and location, the historical photos show life in South Park, South of Market, the Presidio, the Fillmore, Western Addition and Bayview-Hunters Point – areas where Filiipino Americans worked as cooks, dishwashers, barbers and houseboys in the post-World War II era. Alvarado, who came to California in 1928 at 14, served in the U.S. Army during the war, and held jobs including janitor, houseboy and cook.
The collection reveals that Alvarado was insightful and successful, as his daughter notes, in obeserving, “with his camera’s eye, ordinary people in everyday situations.”
The most fun photos showcase folks in extracurricular activities, such as the prim and proper young women in gowns at a box social in the 1950s or at more leisurely sock hop.
Music also played a big role in the Filipino community, whose members bonded with African Americans. A series of photos taken in the Fillmore showcases sleekly attired blacks and Filipinos performing, and enjoying, music.
Seemingly a stranger to noone, Alvarado tooks picture of weddings, funerals, parties and family gatherings. He shot street scenes, beauty pageants, and food and agricultural workers.
One of his most charming images is a 1950s-era portrait of his wife, Norberta, pictured with a car in 2900 block of Pine Street, near their first residence in The City. Not long after, Alvarado stopped taking photos, and returned with his wife to the Philippines.
The exhibition also has eye-catching antiques, such as vintage film, darkroom supplies purchased at Fillmore Camera, as well as the photographer’s camera bag.
IF YOU GO
Compositions: A Filipino American Experience
Where: Skylight Gallery, sixth floor, Main Library, 200 Larkin St., S.F.
When: Noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, noon to 6 p.m. Fridays; closes Dec. 7
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Take control of your wellness to enjoy better health – this is something that we sometimes forget. As life is so busy, many people have a tendency to keep going even when they don’t feel their best. Struggling on regardless of how you feel can leave you feeling permanently run down and exhausted which can lead to more serious problems.
It can be difficult to break this vicious cycle when you live this way and constantly pushing yourself to your limits is not a good nor safe thing to do. But, if you carry on following the same pattern, you will never feel your best placing yourself in jeopardy. What you need to know is that always feeling tired and drained is not a healthy way to live, making it impossible to get the most from your life. So, to ensure you always feel great and full of vitality, it is essential to take control of your wellness. If you want to enjoy better health and take control of your wellbeing, these ideas should provide you with some helpful inspiration:
Manage Your Stress Levels
Many people live in a permanent state of stress, constantly feeling like they have too much to do and too many things going on. There are many factors that can cause stress in your life, but regardless of why you feel stressed, it is a wise idea to find ways to manage it before it impacts your health. Being stressed much of the time can lead to you experiencing chronic stress. Chronic stress can affect every area of your health, both physically and mentally. When you suffer from chronic stress, you may feel like you are permanently tired, you may experience stomach upsets, and you may feel easily irritated. The impact of chronic stress is not pleasant for the person experiencing it or those around them. Eventually, chronic stress can increase the risk of a person developing health conditions.
Finding ways to manage your stress levels effectively can have a significant positive effect on your life, and you should find that you start to feel a lot better. Everyone has different preferences when it comes to managing their stress levels. For some, being physically active helps relieve their stress, but for others, quiet meditation or talking through their problems is the best solution.
Don’t Ignore Illnesses
If you notice signs that you may be unwell, do you choose to ignore them and hope they go away by themselves? It is never wise to ignore your symptoms, as most illnesses respond better to treatment when they are detected early. So, if you suspect that there could be something wrong, it is always best to schedule a consultation with your doctor to get your symptoms checked.
If you do have a medical condition, it can be challenging to manage it effectively, especially at times when your life is busy. Remembering to order medication in advance, so you have it and then finding the time to go to collect it when you need it can become an issue. To make life easier for yourself, you may want to use an online chemist, as this offers a more convenient option and takes the hassle out of collecting your medicines.
Remember The Basics
When you actively start looking for ways to improve your health and enjoy a feeling of wellbeing, you can be faced with a whole host of complicated advice. Exotic remedies, superfoods, and extreme fitness activities maybe some of the suggestions you stumble across on your journey to improved wellness. But, feeling better and taking control of your health does not need to be complicated.
For some people, trying to follow complex diet plans and demanding fitness routines can actually sabotage their attempts to make their health a priority and leave them feeling like they have failed. This is because the more complicated your wellness regime becomes, the harder it is to stick to and the more of your time and effort you need to commit to making it work.
Trying to keep up-to-date with the latest health fads can be bad for your bank balance too, which can make it tough to stick with in the long term. Instead, it is helpful to get back to basics and take care of your health without making it overly hard for yourself.
Simply eating nutritious foods and a balanced diet while increasing your activity levels is an excellent starting point when trying to take control of your health and wellness. Making sure that you are drinking enough water and getting the recommended amount of sleep will also ensure that you feel your best and is something that you can commit to when improving your long-term health. | <urn:uuid:58f904a5-54d5-47d8-9259-4262cdac07fe> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | https://infomeddnews.com/how-to-take-control-of-your-wellness-and-enjoy-better-health/?amp=1 | 2022-01-23T21:35:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304309.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20220123202547-20220123232547-00519.warc.gz | en | 0.966016 | 891 | Health | Nonfiction Writing |
So sorry to see the news tonight of the death of Clark Gillies at the age of 67. Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, in 1954, Gillies played a dozen unrelenting years on the left wing for the New York Islanders in the 1970s and early ’80s, captaining the team for three seasons and winning four Stanley Cup championships. He played his final season-and-a-half in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres before his retirement in 1988. The Islanders retired his number, 9, in 1996, and in 2002 he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Islanders paid their respects tonight: they’re here.
Sorry to say that Curt Ridley has died at the age of 70. Born in Winnipeg in September of 1951, he got his NHL start at the age of 23 with the New York Rangers in 1974 when Ed Giacomin was sidelined, nursing a wonky knee. Ridley was tending goals for the AHL Providence Reds that year when his coach, John Muckler, told him he’d be starting for the Rangers against the Boston Bruins. “Was he surprised?” Muckler was asked. “I dunno,” Muckler said. “He had his mask on.” The Bruins rang up six goals on Ridley before Giacomin limped in to relieve him. With Phil Esposito notching three goals and four assists, the Bruins won 11-3. Ridley found some redemption (and his first NHL win) ten days later when he was back in net for New York’s 2-1 triumph over the Kansas City Scouts. Ridley’s did his steadiest NHL work for the Vancouver Canucks, with whom he played parts of four seasons. He took several turns, too, in net for the Toronto Maple Leafs before his NHL career came to its end in 1981. In 2015, Curt Ridley was inducted into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame.
Sorry to hear of the death, late last week, of Charlie Burns at the age of 85. Born in Detroit in 1936, he grew up in Toronto and went on to join the OHA Junior A Marlboros in the early 1950s. He was 19 in 1954, starting his third year with the Marlboros, when he suffered a double skull fracture falling into the boards in an accident at practice. He underwent brain surgery, during which a silver plate was installed to stabilize his skill; he wasn’t expected to play hockey ever again. He recovered and did indeed return to the ice — wearing a helmet.
It was in 1958, with the Allan-Cup-champion Whitby Dunlops of the EOHL that Burns starred at centre at the World Championships in Oslo, Norway, when Canada won gold. His teammates included Harry Sinden and tournament-leading-scorer Connie Broden; a 21-year-old Burns distinguished himself an ace penalty-killer, and was named the tournament’s outstanding forward.
Burns launched into his NHL career that same year, with the Detroit Red Wings, and he went on to play 11 seasons, taking turns over time with the Boston Bruins, Oakland Seals, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Minnesota North Stars. Numberswise, his best year was 1968-69, when he notched 13 goals and 51 points for the Penguins.
Midway through the following year, 1969-70, Burns was named playing-coach of the North Stars, succeeding Wren Blair, the man who’d coached him with Whitby a decade earlier. After going 10-22-12 in the regular season, Burns saw his regime come to an end after the North Stars were eliminated in six games in the Stanley Cup quarter-finals by the St. Louis Blues. He does maintain the distinction of being the last playing-coach in NHL history.
After hanging up his skates in 1974, Burns served as assistant GM in Minnesota, making a return to the bench that year when he replaced Jack Gordon. His record that time around was 12-28-2 and in the summer of ’75, Burns gave way to a new coach, Ted Harris, returning to his GM duties.
Saddened to hear the news that former Boston Bruins centreman Fred Stanfield has died at the age of 77. Born in Toronto in 1944, he broke into the NHL with the Chicago Black Hawks in 1964 before he was traded (along with Phil Esposito and Ken Hodge) to the Bruins in 1967 in exchange for Pit Martin, Gilles Marotte, and Jack Norris. In Boston, he often lined up with Johnnys Mackenzie and Bucyk, and in so doing, piled up six successive 20-goal seasons, aiding in a pair of Bruin Stanley Cup championships, in 1970 and ’72. He played two seasons with the Minnesota North Stars and parts of four others with the Sabres in Buffalo before he stowed his skates in 1978.
So sorry to hear the news this evening of the death of Rod Gilbert at the age of 80. Born in Montreal in 1941, he only ever skated in the NHL as a New York Ranger. He was a speedy right winger who scored profusely for the Blueshirts: the 406 regular-season goals and 1,021 points he collected in his 18 seasons with New York are still tops among Rangers. In 1979, a year after his retirement, the seven Gilbert wore on his sweater became the first number to be retired by the Rangers. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1982.
Sorry be hearing the news tonight that René Robert has died at the age of 72. Born in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, in 1948, he made his name in the 1970s as the right winger on the Buffalo Sabres’ famous French Connection line. Robert had suffered a heart attack in Florida a week ago. The Buffalo News has an obituary here.
Saddened to have learned it, sorry to report it: former lofty defenceman Gilles Lupien died of cancer on Tuesday at the age of 67. Born in Lachute in 1954, he was drafted by Montreal in 1974 and joined the AHL’s Nova Scotia Voyageurs. At 6’6” and 210 pounds, he got into policing, and led the league in penalty minutes for two of the three full-time seasons he spent in the A. “I guess you can say they wanted me to be an enforcer,” Lupien said in 2010. “I think I did a good job.” He played three seasons with the Canadiens, collecting a single regular-season goal and 100+ penalty minutes in each one. His colleagues on defence included Serge Savard, Larry Robinson, and Guy Lapointe, which goes a long way to exaplaining why, at the end of both of the first two seasons in Montreal, in 1978 and again in ’79, Lupien hoisted the Stanley Cup with his teammates. He went on to play parts of two more NHL seasons, lining up with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Hartford Whalers before ending his on-ice career with a combative season with the AHL Binghampton Whalers in 1981-82. Gilles Lupien was, in recent years, a popular player agent.
He described himself as an “above-average not-great player,” but maybe flag that for excess of modesty, because Johnny Peirson was a very proficient goalscorer in the 11 seasons he played the right wing for the Boston Bruins between 1946 and 1958, scoring 20 goals in four of those campaigns, and finishing among the NHL’s top ten scorers three times.
Peirson, who was born in Winnipeg in 1925, died on April 16 at the age of 95. The Bruins’ alumni site has an obituary, here. After 98-year-old former Detroit Red Wing Steve Wochy, Peirson was the second-oldest NHLer.
Peirson got much of his hockey upbringing in Montreal, where he chased high-school pucks for Westmount Academy before joining the Montreal Junior Canadiens. After a stint in the Canadian Army, he studied and skated at McGill. In 1946, he signed for Boston’s AHL farm team, the Hershey Bears, for a princely $4,500.
As a rookie with the Bruins, Peirson found a berth on what teammate Woody Dumart dubbed the “Muscles Line,” for the irony: at 5’11” and 170 pounds, 22-year-old Peirson was the bulk of a unit that also counted centre Paul Ronty (6’, 150) and left winger Kenny Smith (5’7”, 155).
“I would say I was above average because I was a better balanced player,” he told writer Frank Pagnucco, “a forward that knew how to backcheck. I had some defensive skills as well as being able to find the net sometimes.”
The first time he retired was in 1954, when he was 28. He stashed his skates to go into the furniture business with his father-in-law, across the river from Boston in Cambridge. He unretired after a year, rejoining the Bruins in 1955. His first game back, he played on a line with Cal Gardner and Vic Stasiuk, scoring a goal and setting up another to spark the Bruins to a 4-1 home win over the Chicago Black Hawks.
He played three seasons, after his comeback, and could have kept it going beyond that, maybe, but decided not to. “You reach a point in your career where you realized you’ve lost half a step,” he said, looking back. “In those days, with six teams, there weren’t a lot of places to go. I had a job offer which I had to weigh against the possibility of making the team again or moving to another team … and with four kids, that didn’t make any sense.”
Regrets? Hockey-wise, he had at least a couple. “I’d have given my eyeteeth to play on a Stanley Cup winner,” he once said. He also wished he’d worked harder on developing his upper-body strength — his, well, muscles. “I would have been a better player. I lost a lot of battles and wasn’t able to do what I would like to have done from the point of view of strength.”
While the Bruins Peirson played for never won a Stanley Cup, he was at close hand when the team started winning championships in the late 1960s, serving as a long-time colour analyst on Bruins’ TV and radio broadcasts alongside Fred Cusick.
So sorry to hear the news that Bob Plager died in a car accident this afternoon in St. Louis. He was 78. Born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, he was an original Blue, joining brothers Barclay and Bill in St. Louis in 1967 after starting his NHL career with the New York Rangers. He played 10 seasons on the St. Louis blueline, and continued with the Blues beyond his retirement as a scout, executive, and (briefly) head coach.
Saddened to hear this morning of Walter Gretzky’s death yesterday at the age of 82. Son Wayne posted a message late last night announcing the news on Twitter. The Toronto Star has an obituary of the world’s most famous hockey dad here, and Kevin McGran weighs in with a fond collection of Wally stories — along with a lovely image of the man himself in what always seemed like his natural habitat, the storied backyard rink back home in Gretzkytown, Brantford, Ontario.
Sorry to see the news today that long-time Toronto Star hockey writer Frank Orr has died. Born in 1936, he grew up on a farm in Hillsburgh, Ontario, northeast of Guelph, to which (as he later said) Foster Hewitt’s voice carried from the gondola at Maple Leaf Gardens in the 1940s. “You grew up with it — it was the Saturday night of your life,” he recalled. “We watched games on radio.”
He was a radio DJ before he started in newspapers, starting with the Cornwall Standard Freeholder and Guelph Daily Mercury before joining the Star’s sports department in 1961. Awarded the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award and elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame as a member of the media in 1989, he said that witnessing Bobby Orr’s rise was one of the highlights of his career.
“I saw him play his first major junior game at the age of 13 for Oshawa and watching him grow from the little blond-haired kid into one of the greatest players of all time was a thrill.”
He noted, too, his admiration for Montreal defenceman Doug Harvey.
“He wasn’t necessarily the best to have ever played, but he was my personal favourite,” he said. “I was also a big admirer of Red Kelly for the simple reason that he was an all-star defenceman as well as an all-star centre.”
As well as treading the Leafs beat, Orr wrote more than 30 books, most of them non-fictional, there were novels, too, including a couple in the mid-’60s about a plucky young centre by the name of Buck Martin and, later, in 1983, the altogether bawdier Puck is a Four-Letter Word.
Sad news tonight that Ralph Backstrom has died at the age of 83. A son of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, he played parts of 13 seasons at centre for the Montreal Canadiens starting in the late 1950s and on through the ’60s, winning six Stanley Cups and a Calder Trophy along the way. He skated for the Los Angeles Kings, too, and the Blackhawks in Chicago. In the WHA, he played for Chicago’s Cougars as well as the Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics, and the New England Whalers. He later coached at the University of Denver and with the IHL Phoenix Roadrunners. He was a founder, too, of the Avalanche’s AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.
Dave Stubbs has a good look at Backstrom’s memorable career at NHL.com, here.
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Between 2014 and 2017, ISIS banned children’s toys in their occupied cities, labeling toys as forms of idolatry. Dolls, action figures, teddy bears and other toys with faces or eyes were forbidden. ISIS’s brutal campaigns across Iraq were intended to crush the hope of adults and children alike.
“Children were oppressed (under Islamic State), they didn’t leave anything they didn’t ban,” a father named Hassan told Reuters. “Everyone was oppressed young and old.”
After the fall of ISIS in 2017, Children’s toys were again allowed, and toy shops reopened to sell teddy bears, dolls, and other toys. Reuters reported that “Parents say buying these toys for their children will help them move on after three years of war and terror.”
However, in ISIS’s wake, many families were displaced and forced to flee their homes. Many children still feel the effects of ISIS’s attempts to destroy their hope and happiness.
“Children are traumatized; [ISIS] ruined schools, they ruined toys, [children’s] lives are hell,” another parent, named Taha, also told Reuters.
For the Martyrs is traveling to Iraq to bring toys and Christmas presents to children who are still suffering after ISIS.
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About Le Herron
Mr. Herron’s legacy of servant leadership continues to evolve from his early experiences during World War II, his professional career as Scott’sMiracle-Gro CEO and now through mentoring growing leaders of today. Le inspires us through his valuable lessons and actions that remind us all what matters most. Le is a proud icon of Union County, Ohio. Here’s why:
Do you know a teenager who’s actions demonstrate the very essence of what makes a future leader? We need your help because natural leaders are quite humble, allowing their genuine kindness of lifting others to possibly go unnoticed. Let’s recognize them and share their stories of tenacity, drive and influence for a better community. | <urn:uuid:db3df44e-2d5e-461c-8b2b-5482a2771f0f> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | https://leherron.com/ | 2022-01-25T09:02:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304798.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20220125070039-20220125100039-00599.warc.gz | en | 0.966882 | 156 | Social Life | About (Pers.) |
It was cold, it was dark and that loud thump THUMP made it fairly obvious that Ronald Durando’s Porsche had a flat tire. As an experienced Porsche driver, and a prepared one at that, Ron wasn’t worried. Not only did he know how to change a flat tire, he was prepared for almost all contingencies with an emergency repair kit, including a flashlight for the dark conditions. Unfortunately, all the preparation in the world doesn’t help when your flashlight’s batteries have gone dead from sitting too long.
Frustrated from his encounter with the dead batteries in his flashlight Ron decided then and there to come up with a better solution. Fortunately, as the co-founder of mPhase Technologies (a publicly traded company that manufactures and designs the batteries of the future, today) he was in a unique position to make good on his promise.
As a Porsche owner and enthusiast Ron was familiar with products from the legendary Porsche Design Studio. Confident in his company’s unique battery technology Ron fired off a “cold” email to Porsche Design in an effort to gauge their interest in creating a product together. According to Ron, “one thing led to another and we now have a co-branding agreement with Porsche Design for this very unusual flashlight”. Quite an understatement when you consider the technology and design of the Emergency Illuminator.
What is the mPower Emergency Illuminator?
First and foremost, it’s a flashlight. However, calling the Emergency Illuminator a flashlight is like calling your Porsche a car. It’s accurate, but it doesn’t do it the justice it deserves. Seriously, what “flashlight” do you know of that can sit left alone on a shelf (or in your glovebox) for 20+ years and still be ready to light the way the at the very moment you need it? As if that weren’t enough, the Emergency Illuminator has a built in USB port that allows you to charge any number of devices in the event of a power failure of other emergency.
mPower On Command™ Reserve Battery
At the heart of the mPower Emergency Illuminator is a revolutionary battery with a shelf life of at least 20 years prior to manual activation. Unlike conventional batteries, the mPower On Command Reserve Battery provides the full capacity of its charge decades into the future without deterioration or corrosion. In other words, when you need light, the Illuminator will deliver.
How does it work?
While we could try to explain the technology, it’s probably easier to simply watch the video below.
PorschePurist’s Review of the mPower Emergency Illuminator
When we first saw the Illuminator we knew we had to have one. When mPower offered to send us one of the first lights to roll off the production line in Austria to review, we jumped at the chance.
As sophisticated as the technology found in the mPower’s unique reserve battery is, getting the light working is incredibly simple. Included in the shipping and storage box is everything you need.
Porsche Design’s influence is evident the moment you open the box. The sturdy carrying case cradles the Emergency Illuminator in a foam surround that protects it both in transport and in storage. Out of the box, the matte black finish and sleek design of the two tube handle makes this light a piece of functional art. At first, I was a bit skeptical about the light’s small size and sophisticated design.
However, after simply unscrewing a machined cap at the end of one of the two tubes (that make up the light’s handle) and inserting the supplied CR-123 batteries,
I saw the light I was converted.
An aluminum collar on the handle of the light is used to move between the off position, on and USB charging (more on this later). The intensity of the beam emitted by the Emergency Illuminator is nothing short of, well, illuminating. From such a small package, the LED throws a fixed width (as opposed to adjustable like the Mag) bright, white light that cuts through the darkness easily.
Additionally, the unique Porsche Designed case allows you to stand the light straight up (allowing you to illuminate an entire room, as if with a lamp, when the power is out) or to lie it on the ground and illuminate an object in from of you (say changing a tire in the dark) without having to worry about it rolling away as my Mag light so often does.
Due to its size and sleek, matte finish, I was originally concerned with the Emergency Illuminator’s durability. However, the light is actually quite rugged and water resistant. The body is made from extruded aluminum and most other parts are machined aluminum. In other words, if you drop it, it will take the impact.
USB Charging Capability
Besides the innovative On Command Reserve battery, the other unique feature that sets the Emergency Illuminator apart from any other flashlight currently on the market is its unique ability to charge a myriad of portable electronic devices via its built in USB port. By simply moving the aluminum selector ring from “ON” to the “USB” position I was able to easily plug in my iPhone and bring its completely drained battery back to life using the supplied CR-123 batteries. According to the product literature, in an emergency situation, the On Command Reserve Battery will provide power for up to two hours of continuous light as well as charging ability to make and receive calls or your cell phone.
What to consider when purchasing the Emergency Illuminator
- unique battery technology with a shelf life of 20+ years
- USB port to charge portable devices in an emergency situation
- small, compact yet powerful and rugged
- high intensity, clean white light
Items to note:
- two tube handle makes for an awkward hand grip (this bothered me for quite some time until I realized the design is best suited for emergency situations where you will most likely be standing the light up straight or lying it on the side vs holding it your hand for long periods of time. Once I realized that I decided it’s not really an issue but would be remiss if I didn’t mention it)
- available glove box bracket not included in price
- no Porsche Design branding on the light itself
Price of the Emergency Illuminator and where to buy one
Like a lot of products developed in conjunction with Porsche Design, the Emergency Illuminator is not inexpensive. However, at $289 you’re not simply buying a status symbol from a renowned Design House. Instead, you’re buying a rugged emergency device that provides peace of mind and security!
What is it worth to know that the next time you need a light in an emergency situation, no matter how long ago you checked the batteries, that you’ll have one? Hopefully, you’ll never need to find out, but if you do and you have the Emergency Illuminator, you can rest assured that you won’t be left in the dark.
If you’re interested in owning one of these lights (as we are) to either put in your Porsche, or for your home, they can be purchased directly from the manufacturer. mPower’s web-site offers much more information on the product as well as the Amazon.com checkout feature for added security.
For Additional Information
Related Porsche Design Product Reviews
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Various services at your service
At Herdade de Montalvo we like to make you feel welcome. For this reason, we provide a wide variety of support services that ensure your well-being.
CLEANING AND CLOTHING
A cleaning service that likes to shine
Herdade de Montalvo has a cleaning and laundry service that takes care of your home before, during and after your stay. So that you can say: everything was impeccable!
Problems are not welcome here.
For tranquility, for well-being and for rest we have the doors open, but not for other things. That is why we have a security service with highly qualified professionals, which operates 24 / 24h, controlling the concierge and ensuring surveillance throughout the Herdade de Montalvo. Everything so that you feel perfectly safe during your stay.
At Herdade de Montalvo everything can be fixed
Because surprises can always happen, Herdade de Montalvo has its own maintenance team whose mission is to fix anything that is less than perfect.
Your palate also deserves a treat
At Herdade de Montalvo, in addition to comforting the view, you can also comfort your stomach.
Our Restaurant service offers guests and visitors fine and creative cuisine, as well as take-away and catering services.
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Seafood Okra Soup
Seafood Okra Pepper Soup allows you to use any seafood you want in your African soup for swallows, including fish, shrimp, prawns, crabs, lobster, and more. This delicious Okra Soup is suitable for all creatures from the sea.
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
30 fingers of okra
Two medium-sized fish
2 quarts shrimp
Any other meat or seafood
4 tablespoon of palm oil (red)
Two handfuls of spinach or ugu
One pepper, sweet
One onion, red
Habanero peppers (to your taste)
Bouillon cube (veggie of chicken) of seasoning
Salt (to your taste)
Water as needed
1. Clean the fish and cut it into sizeable chunks. De-vein and shell the shrimps.
2. Cut or grate the okra by hand.
3. The peppers can be chopped or blended.
4. Chop or tear the spinach leaves with your fingers.
5. Dice the onion.
6. In a pot boil enough water to cover seafood with a bouillon cube and half of the diced onions.
7. Add meat/seafood one at a time and boil for about 5 minutes, no more than 7 minutes to avoid disintegration of fish, then gently remove them.
8. Remove meat from stock after they are done cooking.
9. Heat the red palm oil in another pot, then add the remaining onions and fry for a few minutes.
10. Fry the okra until it is heated through and through. Begin adding the stock in small increments, stirring constantly to activate the okra's elasticity
11. Add the peppers and spinach after all of the stock has been added—cover and cook for a maximum of 1 minute.
12. Add the fish and shrimps, season with salt as needed, and stir thoroughly, cover and cook for a few minutes.
The Seafood Okra Pepper Soup is done and ready to be served.
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Whats up with this damn mission?
On my psyker I just BARELY managed to destroy the 2 pain engines in time before they broke through the barricades and thats only because of movement speed buffs and ignoring most enemies.
On my crusader I can just reach the first pain engine in time before they break through and the mission fails. Every time.
Both characters are far overleveled and playing on story mode.
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Tips By Bamboo Forest What’s the ultimate hack for writing productivity? Set a timer… folks. There’s no better way to plug into your writing and destroy distractions than by setting a timer and telling your mind you’ll write for the allotted time you’ve chosen. It works like Jedi magic. And come to think of it… Magic is what you need in an online world where you’re distracted every couple seconds. When you set a timer and seriously commit yourself to writing for a duration of time you’ve chosen, you’ve just single handedly put yourself in a bubble of kick-ass. It’s actually the place I feel most at home. Nothing can touch you here. Twitter? It’s got nothing on you. Nothing. Instant messenger? Sorry! You ain’t welcome around here, kid. The phone? If you put it on silence for the duration of time your timer’s ticking, I can assure that when your writing time ends, you’ll be looking sharper than ever and no harm will come. You’ll have accomplished something great. You can check your phone when you’re done, OK? Nothing Grows Our Blog Like Great Writing There’s a lot of little ways to tweak your blog. Lots of little tidbits, nuggets and sprinkles you can glean from blogs on blogging that may help you…†a little. But let’s get real, shall we? None of that, absolutely none of it is really going to grab the attention of prospective readers like prose that grabs them by the throats and keeps them there until the last line has been read. Great writing is the number one ingredient that gets our blogs out there and admired. Let’s do this. So my advice if you’re strapped for time as many of us surely are: Use the time you have almost exclusively on creating awesome content. Here’s what Leo Babauta, who knows a little bit about this, has to say about what worked for him while he was working full time and doing freelance writing on top of it: “What’s the most important thing a blogger can do to grow his blog and readership? Write great content. Not add links or widgets to the sidebar, not check stats, not reading or commenting other blogs, not even responding to comments or email. Writing great content. That’s by far the most important thing you can do.” [Bold emphasis mine] And it’s not like you have to complete a full post in one sitting. Nonsense. You could set a timer for 15 minutes a day of hard, focused writing and by the end of the week finish a†solid post or two. Using a timer for our writing sessions forces us to put everything aside and write like maniacs until it sounds. It makes the little time we do have, laser focused. And even if we do have a fair amount of time on our hands, it helps us stay miles away from the distractions that bombard us, keeping us honest. So yeah… We can say we’ll write five minutes from now and we just might. We can say we’ll write after we’ve eaten supper and… well… maybe we will. Or… We can be real. We can be writers. We can do this. We can set a timer, commit ourselves to working non-stop until it sounds and feel proud at what we’ve accomplished. That’s what I’m talking about. You with me on this? After all this talk about using a timer to generate focused, timely writing, you’d think I’d offer you a resource to use right about now? Wouldn’t ya? Of course I will, child. Online Timer for Writers I’ve recently given birth to a little, humble site with a timer you can freely use 7 days a week, 365 days a year (Even during all major holidays). This site was spawned by me, one of your fellow and very, very obsessed writers. Setting a timer has worked wonders for getting me to write and to increase my general productivity and it’ll probably help you enormously as well. So if you want to kill procrastination and plug into a time frame where you do nothing but write, I recommend you head on over to my little site, Tick Tock Timer. Oh… and when you hear the gongs going off… after you’ve just finished writing a kick-ass blog post that’ll put massive smiles on the faces of many… I want you to party like it’s 1999. | <urn:uuid:2f444bed-7bcd-486b-bc9d-3190c5a2865e> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | https://writetodone.com/the-ultimate-hack-for-writing-productivity-2/ | 2022-01-28T05:08:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320305420.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20220128043801-20220128073801-00039.warc.gz | en | 0.931168 | 969 | Literature | Personal Blog |
Santa on Sleigh Ride - Boys Zipper Necktie
This red polyester tie is made by Imp Originals and is in great shape. 2.5x12inches (SKU# T22976)
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Members of the European Parliament and member states reached a deal last night (5 November) which would weaken a European Union proposal to reduce the allowable amount of noise vehicles can emit.
The agreed position would delay the deadline for the new noise limits to 2027, compared to the deadline of 2021 proposed by the European Commission. The agreement would reduce noise levels by 2.6 decibels (dB), compared to the reduction of 3.4dB called for in the original proposal.
EU vehicle noise limits were first set in 1970, and were last revised in 1996. The current limit is 74dB.
Under the deal, the law would be rolled out in three phases. By 2017, carmakers will have to begin using a new test for vehicle noise that will take better account fo real-world driving conditions. In the second phase, noise will have to be reduced by 1-2 dB by 2021-23 for some categories of vehicles, with different deadlines for different categories. By 2027 all vehicles will have to meet the 2.6dB reduction.
The deal still needs to be approved by the Parliament’s environment committee, where it could still be undone. The EPP, ALDE, and ECR groups support the deal, but the S&D, GUE and Green groups oppose it.
Green transport group T&E blasted the deal, saying both MEPs and member states had given in to motor industry lobbying. “Because the standards will only apply to new vehicles in 15 years’ time, the full benefits from these updated noise standards won’t be heard for almost 30 years,” said Cécile Toubeau, a campaigner with the group.
A report commissioned for the Irish EU Presidency earlier this year found that while the Commission’s proposal would have provided a societal benefit of around €190 billion, the agreed deal, which closely resembles the Council’s position, would provide a benefit of €123 billion. In contrast, the total cost to the industry for the 2013-2040 period under the Commission proposal would have been €7 billion and now the agreed position will cost around €5.7 billion.
German Liberal MEP Holger Krahmer, who is a shadow rapporteur on the file, defended the deal reached in trilogue. “I will defend the package,” he said. “The annex is reasonable and leads to significant noise emission reductions from traffic. The Commission confirmed that as well.”
Miroslav Ouzký, the centre-right Czech MEP who led negotiations, found himself at the centre of a scandal last year when it was discovered that in the compromise amendment document he submitted to weaken the limits, a representative of German car manufacturer Porsche was listed as the author. Germany has been lobbying for less stringent noise limits, particularly for sports cars. | <urn:uuid:63022699-cabb-4ada-9f96-5d519de87fbb> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | https://www.politico.eu/article/vehicle-noise-limits-to-be-delayed-by-7-years/ | 2022-01-18T11:10:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300810.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20220118092443-20220118122443-00479.warc.gz | en | 0.967017 | 584 | Politics | News Article |
Westminster, Maryland, U.S.A.: Ballantine Books, 1977. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine / Fine. Item #1408014
Fine in a fine dust jacket. Appears unread. First hardcover trade edition. New York: Ballantine Books , 1977. Octavo, cloth. First printing of the first trade hardcover edition. This edition, published in October 1977, followed the 1976 Ballantine Books paperback original and a hardbound edition released by the Science Fiction Book Club in late June or early July 1977. Novelization of the feature film directed by George Lucas illustrated with film stills. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. Hardbound Ballantine Books Edition: October 1977, stated on the copyright page. The original price of $6.95 printed on the front flap of the dust jacket. Comes housed in a custom slipcase. | <urn:uuid:79029826-6124-45ae-9ed0-175ff977c6b2> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | https://www.rareantiquarianbooks.com/pages/books/1408014/george-lucas/star-wars-from-the-adventures-of-luke-skywalker | 2022-01-18T10:20:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300810.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20220118092443-20220118122443-00479.warc.gz | en | 0.889005 | 196 | Literature | Product Page |
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- You can decide to obtain Social Security as early as age 62, however if you do, your month-to-month advantages might be completely reduced.
- U.S. citizens can travel to or stay in most, however not all, international international locations and nonetheless receive their Social Security benefits.
- For instance, if you take benefits at sixty two and your full retirement age is 66, your advantages might be decreased by 28.three%.
SSA says the new course of impacts profit overpayments incurred from March 1 to Sept. 30. As the trustees level out in their 2019 report, “Lawmakers have a broad continuum of coverage options that might close or reduce Social Security’s long-term financing shortfall.” If you were born between 1938 and 1942, the age ranges from 65 and 2 months to 65 and 10 months.
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The owner of RAD Communications, Inc., Michelle Fera maintains a hands-on focus; she utilizes her 27 years of experience to efficiently handle payroll, billing and employee relations for the company. A cable service provider and contractor, RAD Communications was formed in 2006 as a full-service telecommunications company and has since been working with Cablevision in New Jersey on numerous tasks. Some of these tasks include residential and commercial installations, construction, aerial and underground drop work, and other special projects.
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PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF POPULAR ROUTING PROTOCOLS FOR COGNITIVE RADIO AD HOC NETWORKS
Cognitive radio ad hoc networks play an important role in wireless communications as they can use the existing wireless spectrum efficiently. Cognitive radio ad hoc networks possess all capabilities of the traditional wireless ad hoc networks, and are equipped with intrinsic capabilities such as the sensing ability to detect the time and location varying spectrum availability, and the cooperative working ability among cognitive users to minimize the bad effects to primary users. However, the low achievable performance of the networks may prevent them from being widely deployed. There are many works considering this issue. As a consequence, some routing protocols for cognitive radio ad hoc networks have been established. In this paper, we study some popular routing protocols proposed for cognitive radio ad hoc networks. We give the simulation results and analyses on the performance of these routing protocols in a comparable manner. It is our main contribution in this work. | <urn:uuid:f5fa456b-c8d9-48d1-b866-d942bb0b48be> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | http://tapchi.utehy.edu.vn/index.php/jst/article/view/283 | 2022-01-21T05:25:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320302723.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20220121040956-20220121070956-00639.warc.gz | en | 0.927761 | 198 | Science & Tech. | Academic Writing |
Recently Valentine’s Day has come under fire because people feel that they have to be in a romantic relationship in order to celebrate the holiday.
People also don’t like buying into the holiday, seeing it as a scam set up by capitalist economies to get people to buy overpriced Valentine’s Day-related items such as chocolate and flowers.
Their feelings are not unfounded. USA Today reports that people are spending over $140 on Valentine’s Day this year.
Valentine’s Day is so much more than celebrating the love between two members of a romantic relationship.
I believe that many of us have lost sight of that, preferring, for whatever reason, to drown in our respective sorrows while crying over a pint of Ben and Jerry’s.
Valentine’s Day was one of my favorite holidays as a kid.
In school you had the opportunity to buy or make a small gift for your classmates.
I always liked crafting a handmade Valentine, making sure that I made my closest friends’ Valentine’s Day cards fancier than people I wasn’t as close to.
At that point in my life, I was not romantically involved with anyone. I still thought boys in my first grade class had cooties.
Yet, we still celebrated the holiday, arguably, with more fervor than I celebrate it now.
So why is it now that I am in my 20s that I hear my peers hating on a holiday we loved so much as children?
There are so many forms of love, and any or all of them should be celebrated on Valentine’s Day.
For example, if you are single, you can celebrate your love with your friends, your parents.
Even your pets could be a reason to be happy and celebrate Valentine’s Day.
If you are in a relationship, then you have the best of all worlds.
You can celebrate Valentine’s Day and express your love to anyone in your life.
I am in a long-distance relationship so I will be spending my Valentine’s Day without my loved one.
But rather than being upset about it and closing myself off from the world, I am going to make the best of the situation and spend it surrounded by friends that I care about and having a nice
FaceTime call in the evening with my boyfriend.
Celebrating does not necessarily have to require money being spent either.
Sometimes all someone needs to make their day just a little bit better is a hug, phone call or a brief statement as to why they matter.
These free displays of affection are perfect for college students on a broke college student budget.
Being told that you matter to another person has a great effect on mental health.
That in turn makes one have a more positive outlook, makes one happier and can improve overall health.
It is my hope that we as a society can come to the realization that Valentine’s Day is a great holiday.
It is an opportunity to show how loving we all are toward one another, and in our present social climate the more love that gets shared, the better.
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Over the last few months, we have been investing heavily in our sites, and as a result, many have had new machinery and upgrades. These investments have been made to improve operational performance and sustainability, and to make production more efficient. In the long-term, these investments will be of enormous benefit, not only to our team but to our customers and are an example of how we are investing in the future of DTE.
Here are some of the operational improvements that have been made to our sites around the UK:
Our Cramlington site has upgraded their Mitek truss press equipment to new state of the art pressing technology which replaced forty-year-old equipment. The new equipment is already saving considerable production time by reducing the number of breakdowns that were associated with the old equipment.
General Manager at the site, Andrew Lee said: “Significant investment has been made to replace our old pressing equipment. The new counterbalanced truss press units supplied by MiTek have allowed the site to produce more trussed rafters per day, keeping delivery periods to a minimum and helping our customers to hit their on-site construction targets.”
At our site in Enstone, the old cyber saw that was used to cut the majority of timber had been at the site for over 15 years and was often unreliable. The site invested in a new Hundegger saw at the start of the year, and the team are already experiencing the benefits. The software package that accompanies the new saw, batches the timber components together to reduce the amount of waste generated, and as a result, will improve production efficiencies and be better for the environment. Not only that, but the saw is more accurate in the cutting stage, produces less airborne dust in the working environment and makes the fabrication of trusses a simpler process.
Andover is also reaping the benefits of their new Hundegger saw. The site has been reviewing the improvements and efficiencies that have taken effect at the site. The Hundegger replaced the site’s old cyber saw that had served them well for over 18 years.
Highly experienced Sawyer, Stuart Taylor commented on the benefits of the new saw: “The Hundegger is ten times better than the old saw, mainly due to it being a lot faster and easier to work with less wastage.”
As a result, the site can manufacture at a quicker speed with increased accuracy.
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Since the acquisition of Cambridge Roof Truss in November 2018, the team have been working hard to make various operational improvements at the site. There were recently new truss storage poles installed at the site which, as a result, have reduced steps recorded on production employees’ fit bits by almost half. This means that the workforce spends less time on foot and more time in production. The site has also recently purchased a new artic trailer that can accommodate trusses over 4 metres in height, which is more cost-effective than using an external delivery service.
Our Warrington site has doubled its truss production capability with new equipment commissioned at the beginning of May 2019.
Following on from our recent investment in the brand new purpose-built head office at our site in Buckhaven, we’ve also been investing in new machinery for our production site. In order to support the introduction of posi joist manufacture at the site, we’ve recently had a Uni Roll 750 posi press installed to offer our customers a wider range of products from the site. There have also been lasers installed for both the posi press and table press to speed up set up time for posi joists and trusses. The investment has also included a slice press, and a birch EMT truss cross-cut saw. The investment will increase efficiencies in production in the long run and allow us to provide an improved service to our customers. | <urn:uuid:79618cc5-ce97-41af-b7e5-92162735ef0b> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | https://www.donaldsontimberengineering.co.uk/news/investing-in-the-future-of-donaldson-timber-engineering/ | 2022-01-22T15:01:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320303864.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20220122134127-20220122164127-00719.warc.gz | en | 0.967641 | 832 | Industrial | News (Org.) |
- November 15, 2020
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With less than three years to the 2023 presidential election, some political power blocs within the ruling All Progressive Congress are currently in a fierce battle to choose their loyalists as chairman and commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission, findings by SaharaReporters has revealed.
Investigations showed that three influential power blocs in the APC were currently strategising for the 2023 general election, each trying to outsmart others to have their own INEC nominees’ team endorsed by President Muhammadu Buhari and thereafter to effectively seize control of the commission using their nominees.
The emerging takeover of INEC first became obvious a few weeks ago when one of the contending groups quickly secured the nod of the President for the nomination of Lauretta Onochie, a well known card-carrying member of the APC, as a national commissioner for the electoral body.
Sources close to those directly involved in the ongoing power struggle were of the view that the outlook and formation of the next INEC will be purely composed of members and sympathisers of the ruling party, who have pledged their loyalty and commitment to work for their partisan cause in all elections leading to 2023 before their nomination to the commission.
Those seeking to control the commission want to ensure that all commissioners whose tenure were coming to an end either at the national or state levels, who had exhibited independent mindedness, as expected of a true umpire or, who are known for integrity and are not given to rigging or manipulation of election, would not have their tenures renewed nor elevated but would be eased off from the commission, a source told SaharaReporters.
On the other hand, more partisan individuals would be appointed to take-over INEC despite the public outrage that may follow, such as that witnessed with the nomination of Onochie, it was gathered.
Sources familiar with the plan suggest that partisan nominations such as that of Onochie was just a tip of the iceberg considering what one of these groups had already set in motion.
“They insist that many more within the party who were taken unawares but now know that with President Buhari, any individual or group can get what it desires because it is a case of first come-first-serve. Hence they compared the ongoing scenario with what they experienced with the case of the Niger Delta Development Commission Board nominees, where a group compiled a list of nominees for the President and then had their list confirmed by the Senate, but the list they had confirmed was again substituted by another list of nominees for the same board, in the end none of the groups succeeded as each group continued to struggle to prevail.
“A similar struggle is now ongoing for the control of INEC and will become more intense in the days ahead as many more within the APC with various ambitions realise the stakes and how far their adversaries within the party have gone in taking control of the election management body for their partisan purposes in 2023,” one source added.
“lf those who yearn for effective and significant changes in good governance in Nigeria do not act urgently with a determination to ensure no-partisan-control of INEC and demand for a truly Independent Electoral Commission composed of individuals of proven integrity, their quest for a better Nigeria will not succeed.
“Indeed, many have shown umbrage that Mrs Lauretta Onochie, a well-known APC political attack-Doberman, was nominated for appointment to conduct elections that will feature APC and other parties from this year till the next five years. But how many have scrutinised the other people who were also appointed along with her, what are their pedigree and political affiliations in the past, what is their public and private record as it pertains to election Integrity.
“Currently, a faction of the APC coordinated between the presidency, with a minister who has gubernatorial ambitions as well as some arrowheads in the legislature, have entered into a pact with individuals in INEC, to return them and a group of APC loyalists to take over INEC and thereby sweep out many who are currently in INEC, despite the fact that some of them have experiences in effective reforms that have improved significant aspects of elections since 2011.
“The purpose of this emerging appointments and expected purges to follow within INEC is to re-configure INEC to deliver a pre-determined election outcome by 2023,” the source added.
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Bertrand Chavarría-Aldrete - CARPERE FIDE(S)
- 01 – Gabriel Erkoreka – Fantasía (2001)
- 02 – Alberto Hortiguela – Tres tientos de Antonio de Cabezon (2014) – Tiento en primer tono
- 03 – Alberto Hortiguela – Tres tientos de Antonio de Cabezon (2014) – Tiento en cuarto tono sobre – ‘Malheur me bat’
- 04 – Alberto Hortiguela – Tres tientos de Antonio de Cabezon (2014) – Tiento sobre ‘Qui la dira’
- 05 – Mikel Urquiza – Belarretan (2014)
- 06 – Elena Mendoza – Breviario de espejismos (2005)
- 07 – Joan Riera Robusté – Poetica (supongo) (2012)
- 08 – Ramon Lazkano – Ezkil (2002) – 1
- 08 – Ramon Lazkano – Ezkil (2002) – 2
BERTRAND CHAVARRÍA-ALDRETE – CARPERE FIDE(S)
Acclaimed guitarist and artistic director of SMASH ensemble, Bertrand Chavarría-Aldrete, came up with the idea of starting an “archive” – at once a series of albums and a physical collection of repertoire – encompassing contemporary Spanish guitar music, simply because there wasn’t one. Born in Lyon, France, Bertrand has been resident in Spain for more than a decade, and believes fervently in the celebration of Spain’s wealth of contemporary music, highlights of which he presents with integrity and passion on this disc.
This CD presents contemporary Spanish guitar music in all its diverse and vibrant colours. In Gabriel Erkoreka’s Fantasía the guitar-writing of Flamenco music is transformed into a modern guise, while the ‘imperfections’ of the authentic cante jondo (‘deep singing’) at the heart of Flamenco music are relished via guitar techniques such as pitch bends.
Alberto Hortigüela’s Tres tientos de Antonio de Cabezón are based on the wonderful music of that Renaissance composer, and Mikel Urquiza’s Belarretan for guitar and tape was inspired by works including Titian’s Concert champêtre. Elena Mendoza’s Breviario de espejismos reflects Los Caprichos by Goya, while Joan Riera Robusté’s Poética (supongo) draws on more recent inspiration in the form of poetry by contemporary Spanish poet Julieta Valero.
In Ezkil by Ramón Lazkano (whose music is featured on Chalk Laboratory on Odradek, ODRCD320), the composer distorts archetypes of guitar writing: the instrument’s ambiguous harmonies, scordatura tuning effects, jangling sonorities and fragile harmonics barely sound like a conventional acoustic guitar at all.
Booklet in English, Spanish and French.
Program notes by Joanna Wyld.
“… an ambitious project and outstanding record.”
Neuguitars - Andrea Aguzzi / 17 May 2017
“Odradek Records is an independent American nonprofit record company devoted to the diffusion of contemporary music. In 2016 the label produced this cd, which in fact is something more: this is the first piece of an interesting recording project of a Spanish contemporary guitar music’s archive created by Spanish guitarist Bertrand Chavarria-Aldrete.
This first piece of this upcoming ambitious archive is this cd: fide (s) carpet, where is contained in the music of Gabriel Erkoreka, author of Fantasia 2001, Alberto Hortiguela, with his 2014 Tres tientos de Antonio de Cabezon, Mikel Urquiza with Bellaretan (2014), Elena Mendoza with 2005 Breviario de espejismos, Joan Riera Robuste with Poetica (supongo) composed in2012 and Ramon Lazkano with Ezkil (2002).
This is a remarkable work. A combination of eight highly structured passages, designed with extreme lucidity and performed with a high level of sensitivity, perfection and intent. Spain. The cradle of the classic guitar. Perhaps we have forgotten this country, in these years passed analyzing, discussing, criticizing Andres Segovia’s figure. We have forgotten the presence of new composers, the legacy of Narciso Yepes, a great interpreter for the composers of his time. Now, Spain has decided to come back, to express new ideas, to listen to new music, to renew itself. It’s an ambitious project and outstanding record.”
“Complex and dreamlike, our encounter with the guitar and magnetic tape creates a sublime, tender, pastoral and playful patchwork…”
Anaclase.com / 17 April 2017
Bertrand Chavarría-Aldrete (b“Just browse the biography of orn in 1978) to see how much the guitarist, native of Lyon and of Mexican origin, is involved in the art of his time. Indeed, there are about 30 composers, mostly Spaniards, whose interpreter ensured a world premiere. If the pieces for ensemble dominate, it is mixed with some dialogues with the cello (signed Fernando Fiszbein, Octavio Lopez, José Luis Torá, etc.), flute (Iñaki Estrada, Nikita Kochkine) or percussion (Roberto Rusconi, Jorge Sancho), when they are not just solos (José Luis Campana, Arturo Fuentes, Jose Pablo Polo, Emmanuel Pautrot, etc.).
Born between 1968 and 1988, six other Hispanic creators appeared in a programme of works conceived in the first 15 years of this century. Fantasía (2001) is Gabriel Erkoreka's first work, inspired by Gabriel Erkoreka (born in Bilbao in 1969) and by cante jondo, a deep and dramatic song linked to the roots of flamenco, the beauty of which Lorca and Falla boasted. The musician modernizes his folk model with incisive string pincers and rhythmic percussion, devoting the first third of the piece to nervous flow and the two others to a soothing energy that highlights the virtuosity of the interpreter.
For the French, Ramon Lazkano (Donostia, 1968) proves to be the best known name of this musical era. When he wins Paris at the age of nineteen, the pupil of Grisey and Bancquart does not imagine that one can "create something out of nothing without memory or tradition" (in program Présences 2017) Keeping in mind the works of the Generación del 51 isolated by Francoism (Halffter, Pablo). In Ezkil (2002), he tackles the archetypes with an instrument tuned in quarter-tones, creating special resonances that justify the title (bell, in Basque), with tone and distinction.
Elena Mendoza (Seville, 1973) has been interested in mirages by responding to an order for Francisco de Goya before she became interested in lies in her recent Madrid opera [see our column of 21 February 2017]. Of an engraved woman covered with a mask (Nadie se conoce, 1799), she imagines a work on the perpetual mutation, a game of hide and seek between known and unknown. Brevario de espejismos (2005) prefers to intrigue as rudoyer, tenderly febrile, quivering.
Exceeding the quarter of an hour, Poética (supongo) (2012) is the longest page of this first inventory of the Spanish guitar recent - other volumes will follow. Joan Riera Robusté (Barcelona, 1968) is the author of jazz and electro-acoustics, inspired by a poem by Julieta Valero. As Joanna Wyld writes, "Robust uses minimalist textures with slow evolution to create an air of timelessness, suspense and expectation, with the guitar specially tuned for a natural and open resonance." All is said ! And the play will delight lovers of hypnotic trance.
If painting and literature energize the reflection of composers, the legacy of their colleagues is a ferment sometimes salient. Thus Alberto Hortigüela (Burgos, 1969) adapts Antonio de Cabezón (1510-1556), pioneer of the organ, famous for his contrapuntal pieces (holdo) on the border of German fantasy and Italian ricercare. Tres tenuos by Antonio de Cabezón (2014) plunges the listener into a delicacy of another time.
Let's finish with the cadet Mikel Urquiza (Bilbao, 1988), who was a student of Erkoreka and Lazkano before attending many French ensembles (The Instant Donne, Quatuor Diotima, The Imaginary). He also innovated by frequenting the arts, as in Belarretan (2014) who finds in Manet, Titien and Poulenc a resonance to the subtitle of the score: on the grass. Complex and dreamlike, the encounter of the guitar with a magnetic tape sublime a tender pastoral and playful patchwork, typical of a generation reflected but uncomplexed - Mauro Lanza [read our critic CD], Aurélien Dumont [read our review of the CD] Etc.” | <urn:uuid:2b2f9fa8-8e11-4d1d-94a5-ec8cec6e6bfd> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | http://www.odradek-records.com/album/bertrand-chavarria-adrete-carpere-fides/ | 2022-01-25T13:19:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304835.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20220125130117-20220125160117-00159.warc.gz | en | 0.857352 | 2,047 | Entertainment | Product Page |
There was a roar in the darkness. A mechanical digger was lumbering towards them. Behind it were 2,000 police in riot gear. The few dozen protestors fled from their tents.
This was 3.30am on 6 December, the Susa Valley, a valley rising up into the French-Italian Alps, west of Turin. This is a story about the environment and how the powerful will try to crush us if they don’t like what democracy says. The peasants of the Susa Valley are revolting.
Three years ago the authorities unveiled plans for a new high-speed rail link (TAV) between Turin and Lyon in France. A year later the government passed a law authorising the TAV, meaning tunnels through the mountains.
All local councils voted it down. Dozens of dossiers were sent to the regional government, hundreds of objections arrived at the ministry of the environment.
Nimbyism? Hardly, this valley of about 60,000 people has got virtually no backyard left. Alberto Perino, a “grandfather-demonstrator”, said, “We’ve already got a fast rail link, a motorway and two A-roads.”
The first demonstration of 20,000 people in the valley was in May 2003. The authorities ignored it. People started petitioning the European Union in Brussels.
Protests grew. In June 30,000 people demonstrated in Venaus, which has a population of under 1,000. Many came from the engineering union FIOM. The right wing Berlusconi government moved the start date back to the end of October.
Over 1,000 police were sent up mountain roads to set up building sites but found huge tree trunks in front of them. Demonstrators outflanked them by using mountain paths. The police withdrew.
The police occupied the valley. Alberto explained, “To get home you have to get through a checkpoint. If you can’t prove you live somewhere you can’t go home.”
Local councils set up open meetings. Bussoleno, with of population of 6,000, had over 1,000 attending, many of them engineers, who demanded the valley went on strike.
On 16 November 70,000 hit the streets—everywhere was shut. Two weeks later a delegation of MEPs visited the area, including the left wing Vittorio Agnoletto, who was attacked by police on a picket line.
At one stage demonstrators imprisoned police behind barricades for 11 hours in sub-zero temperatures. About 10,000 gathered in Venaus. This time it was a spontaneous general strike—the authorities backed off again.
Police were not just facing “falling” tree trunks. One demoralised officer told a protestor, “With all these nails on the roads we’re losing four squad cars a day.”
This is what led to the massive police attack last week.
In response demonstrators immediately occupied the Italy-France rail link. A replacement bus service was started, so they occupied the motorway and the two trunk roads.
Local factories shut down and joined pickets, as did schools. There was a protest in Turin. The main city station was closed and dozens of factories walked out.
There were solidarity demonstrations in Rome, Genoa, Modena, Milan, and Brescia.
Thirty six hours later a demonstration formed up in the valley bottom at Susa marched up the valley to the building site at Venaus, skirmishing with the police. Numbers built up to 50,000—the building site was reconquered. The barricades were rebuilt.
Alberto said, “Some 94 percent of all goods transported between Italy and France already come through here.
“We also get 35 percent of all trans-Alpine traffic. If they dig such huge tunnels there will be massive hydrological problems. And our mountains contain asbestos and uranium.”
So far not one hole has been dug. Alberto said, “They haven’t even been able to set up any work huts yet, nothing’s going to happen until spring.”
Now people are digging in for winter. Demonstrators are camped out at 15 degrees below zero. A new Europe is trying to emerge from the Susa Valley.
Peru declares climate emergency
Imperialist tensions are heating up
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Is eToro worth it? eToro trading fees are low….Is Your Money Insured In Etoro?
We understand it’s hard to compare trading fees for CFD brokers. So how did we approach the problem of making their charges comparable and clear? We compare brokers by calculating all the costs of a common trade for chosen items.
eToro is a widely known Israeli fintech business and a social trading broker, established in 2007. Is Your Money Insured In Etoro
eToro serves UK customers through an unit managed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Australians through an Australian Securities and Financial Investment Commission (ASIC)- managed entity. All other clients are served by a Cypriot system that is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
is not noted on any stock exchange, does not divulge its annual report on its website and does not have a bank moms and dad.
Being regulated by the top-tier FCA and ASIC is a great sign for s safety.
Disclaimer: CFDs are complex instruments and feature a high risk of losing cash quickly due to utilize. 68% of retail investor accounts lose cash when trading CFDs with this service provider. You must consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can pay for to take the high danger of losing your money.
eToro is a Jack of all Trades in the online financial investment space, with the broker using a complete series of possession types that can be bought at the click of a button. On top of standard stocks, ETFs, and countless CFD (Contract For Distinctions) products (CFDs are not available in the US though)– likewise allows you to buy and sell cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
If you are considering using I welcome you to read my in-depth review. I cover the ins and outs of what you require to understand prior to opening an account– including metrics surrounding regulation, costs, commissions, payment techniques, and obviously– safety.
eToro pros and cons
deals commission-free stock trading, and the account opening procedure is seamless and quick. It has ingenious functions like social trading, which lets you copy the techniques of other traders.
On the negative side,’s non-trading costs are high as there are fees for withdrawal and lack of exercise. Withdrawals can be sluggish and USD is the only currency you can hold your money in. It’s challenging to call consumer support.
How we ranked charges
We ranked charge levels as low, average or high based upon how they compare to those of all reviewed brokers.
First, let’s discuss some basic terms associated with broker costs What you need to watch on are trading costs and non-trading fees.
Trading fees occur when you trade. These can be commissions, spreads, financing rates and conversion costs.
Non-trading fees include charges not directly related to trading, like withdrawal charges or lack of exercise costs.
In the sections listed below, you will find the most appropriate fees of o for each property class. In the case of forex and stock index trading the most important costs are spreads, commissions and funding rates.
We also compared s costs with those of 2 comparable brokers we selected, XTB and Trading 212. This selection is based upon unbiased aspects such as items used, customer profile, cost structure, and so on. See a more in-depth rundown of options.
To have a clear overview of o, let’s start with its trading costs.
Released in 2006, is an online broker and trading platform. As a member of the site, you will have access to a full series of asset classes. In regards to standard ownership– you can buy and sell over 800 stocks from a number of global markets, as can you finish with ETFs. is likewise house to thousands of CFD items — consisting of but not restricted to tough metals, energies, indices, interest rates, and currencies.
This is since you can invest in digital currencies and keep complete ownership of the asset, or additionally, trade by means of CFDs. Rather, you will require to keep your coins on the platform, making it a better option for those who desire to profit from trading rather than hold crypto possessions for the long term.
The online broker is likewise known for its headline commission-free trade offering. This is offered on cryptocurrencies, ETFs, and stocks– as long as you do not short-sell the possession. You will, naturally, need to keep an eye on the spread, which can be somewhat high at eToro.
eToro trading fees. Is Your Money Insured In Etoro
We chose popular instruments within each possession class:
Stock index CFDs: SPX and EUSTX50
Stock CFDs: Apple and Vodafone
Forex: EURUSD, GBPUSD, AUDUSD, EURCHF and EURGBP
A common trade suggests purchasing a leveraged position, holding it for one week and after that selling. For the volume, we selected a $2,000 position for the stock index and stock CFDs and $20,000 for the forex deals. The take advantage of we utilized was:
20:1 for stock index CFDs
5:1 for stock CFDs
30:1 for forex
These catch-all benfees.
Stock and ETF costs
offers zero-commission genuine stock trading. Given that May 2020, this is valid for all nations, but for clients from Australia commission-free trading only applies to United States stocks. Note that with the free function, you’re purchasing the genuine stock, not a CFD product, and you can not use utilize.
utilized to be mainly a CFD broker that let you trade etfs and stocks also in the form of CFDs, if you set the leverage to greater than one. Is Your Money Insured In Etoro
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The dispute about an elephant painting from Mio has reached a settlement and will not reach the law, reports SVT News West.
The board’s motive was a copy by British photographer Nick Brandt’s famous elephant picture “Portrait of elephant on the bare earth”, as shown at the Photographic Museum in Stockholm last year. Photographer demanded 300,000 crowns in compensation from the furniture giant, which he felt had infringed copyright and “blackened down his brand”.
Mio removed the painting from its lineup, apologized and said that the damage was minimal but the photographer sued anyway Mio for copyright infringement. But now the parties have thus reached a settlement, the details are secret.
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Iran’s recent failed ballistic missile launch from a submerged “midget” submarine has once again bought up the specter of Iran’s military ties with North Korea.
The two rogue regimes are so joined at the hip, their relationship would require a marriage license to be this close.
To say the mullahs in Tehran share a lot of the same values with Kim Jong-un would be an understatement of historic proportions. Both regimes have engaged in overseas assassinations and terrorist operations, especially killing dissidents and political opponents—and in the case of Kim, even family members.
Both have invested heavily in developing illicit nuclear programs, including extensive development of ballistic missile designs. The level of cooperation and sharing is akin to Intel designing microprocessors for Dell computers.
In the latest incident, the launch of what is being portrayed as Iran’s first with the Jask-2 underwater cruise missile, uses a missile design intelligence experts believe to be a copy of previous missiles tested in North Korea.
This revelation would hardly be a surprise, as the Ghadir class electric submarine used as a platform to launch the cruise missile is also a direct copy of the North Korean Yono class sub.
Both Iran and North Korea were part of the notorious A.Q. Kahn nuclear proliferation network, and bilateral trade in oil and weapons has continued despite UN resolutions designed to stop it. Ballistic missile cooperation is documented, and nuclear cooperation has been an unspoken theme in Washington.
According to Jeffrey Lewis of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California, the evidence of collaboration between North Korea and Iran is ample and of long standing.
“The very first missiles we saw in Iran were simply copies of North Korean missiles,” he told Fox News “Over the years, we’ve seen photographs of North Korean and Iranian officials in each other’s countries, and we’ve seen all kinds of common hardware.”
With decades of previous cooperation between the two countries raises the concern that Iran —after its economic windfall from the nuclear agreement, including the $1.7 billion in cash it received from the U.S. for the swap of hostages. — could offer financial assistance to the cash-strapped hermit kingdom in exchange for missile technology.
Despite the overwhelming evidence of collusion between these two rouge nations the Iran lobby and its appeasers still make the false claim of moderation while Iran continues its aggressive behavior in the Persian Gulf and its meddling in the Middle East, as well as its continued efforts to develop missiles.
And North Korea has solidified its nuclear forces and is working on designing solid-fuel missiles that are much more easily concealed and dangerous than its current, liquid-fueled missile arsenal, as well as nuclear warheads that are small enough for missile delivery.
It is ironic that while Iran and North Korea share so much, they also share in the lack of condemnation or criticism from the Iran lobby. Supporters such as the National Iranian American Council can’t even be bothered to issue a press release condemning North Korea’s underground nuclear tests.
If the evidence cited in the Fox News report is true, then the Trump administration will have to face the need to deal with two problems at once: North Korea’s active development of nuclear weapons and missiles and Iran’s use of North Korean technology to improve its own military might.
Therein lies the danger of one rogue nuclear armed state that has already been threatening nuclear war is now working with an aspirant nuclear armed state that is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. The risk to U.S. and international security is greatly at risk unless steps can be taken to stop the collaboration in its tracks.
But the solution for both regimes long term lies in prying open the opportunity for domestic political reforms and enabling dissident groups to finally come in from exile. In the case of North Korea that means gaining support from China and for Iran it means empowering Iranian dissident groups to participate in Iranian society openly and freely again. | <urn:uuid:81dcaec7-1e3e-4ac9-89dc-686db77e68d5> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | https://iranlobby.net/tag/iran-north-korea/ | 2022-01-26T23:11:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320305006.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220126222652-20220127012652-00239.warc.gz | en | 0.958336 | 831 | Politics | News Article |
Many have said that the UK is irreparably divided and therefore dysfunctional to the point of impeding the ability of any one party to govern it effectively.
Interviews with Leave and Remain supporters shows a common desire to preserve community and frustration with the self-interest of some politicians.
The social polarisation over Brexit is pronounced and shows no sign of diminishing.
Theresa May is courting ethnic minority support for her Brexit deal with her rhetoric on EU nationals ‘jumping the queue’.
Results showing a large number of Leave constituencies now back Remain caused great excitement but don’t necessarily mean major change is on the way.
March 30 officially marked one year to go before the Brexit clock strikes. How can the “leave” camp get out of this one? The classic 1969 heist movie ‘The Italian Job’ provides clues.
Jeremy Corbyn was criticised for his unclear position on Brexit, but it may actually have been the smarter move.
Would a competent entrepreneur plough on with a decision that started to look a bit dodgy?
If Holyrood is ultimately answerable to Westminster, Westminster is ultimately answerable to realpolitik.
George Osborne has sought to reassure markets, but the referendum result has sparked a chain of painful events at a time when Britain has no means to protect itself.
A significant number of people were always going to be disappointed by the result. This is for anyone who wanted to stay.
How will the votes be counted? When will we know the result? Stuart Wilks-Heeg has all the answers.
Boris could be about to discover a taste for Scottish nationalism.
Leavers are very active but remainers have secured some key victories – even before #catsagainstbrexit turned up.
It was a last chance to answer those all important questions. But the Leave campaign failed to deliver.
The US doesn’t love the UK enough to prioritise it over a massive trading bloc like the EU.
Who really knows where the EU referendum is headed: the pollsters, or the bookies?
Brexiters on the Left fear that a UK vote to Remain would permanently put the railways in private hands. Here’s our Fact Check verdict.
The EU drags Britain kicking and screaming to the left. Lexiters need to update their principles before voting on them.
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The Deadliest Animals in the U.S.
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Whether it’s by stinging, crushing, biting, butting, kicking, or any other variety of accidental or nefarious means, animals injure millions and kill hundreds of people every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) keeps a database of the fatalities. Dr. Joseph Forrester and colleagues pulled all of the agency’s statistics from 1999 to 2007, organized and analyzed what they found, and then wrote a paper—appropriately titled “Fatalities From Venomous and Nonvenomous Animals in the United States (1999–2007).”
Some motivation to write the paper, which was published last June in Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, came from Forrester’s job as a general surgery resident. He sees small children who have been bitten in the face by dogs. And some motivation came from further afield: Forrester has paddled down the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers with the help of his brother Jared, and the two have climbed mountains from Africa to South America.
“Whenever we are traveling in these areas, it is easy to let one’s mind drift and wonder, What if?” Forrester says. “Particularly with respect to aggressive animals. We wanted to see how our perception of animal-related fatalities corresponded to reality as defined by the CDC database.”
Some fascinating numbers that they found:
1,802: The number of animal-related fatalities that resulted from a bite, contact, attack, or envenomation in the United States from 1999 to 2007. On average, that’s 200.2 deaths per year. (What’s not included in that number: Over the same period, 980 fatalities resulted from accidents where people were riding on an animal or were in a vehicle pulled by an animal. The U.S. averages 217 fatalities a year due to crashes with animals. That average is taken from data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration between 2006 and 2010.)
84%: The percentage of people who died that were Caucasian.
46.7%: The percentage of deaths that occurred in the South.
5: The number of deaths that came from scorpions, which were the number 11 cause of death in the CDC database. (While some animals were separated out in the database, many animals were thrown into larger groups—as you’ll see below.)
The Top 10 deadliest animals:
10. Crocodiles and alligators caused 9 deaths.
9. Marine animals caused 10 deaths. The International Shark Attack File counts 8 fatalities from 2000 to 2007.
8. Venomous snakes and lizards caused 59 deaths.
7. Venomous arthropods that weren’t spiders, scorpions, centipedes and millipedes caused 63 deaths. “One known cause is fire ants in the South that can preferentially cause increased risk of death in the elderly and very young,” says Forrester. “Our data seems to support this with the majority of deaths due to other specified venomous arthropods occurring in the two older age groups and in the South region.” 80% of these deaths occurred among people 35 or older; 65% of these deaths occurred in the South.
6. Venomous spiders caused 70 deaths.
5. Reptiles that weren’t venomous snakes and lizards, alligators, or crocodiles caused 77 deaths. “The CDC WONDER database casts a broad net again for this category (other reptiles) by including lizards and non-venomous snakes and the cause of death being bitten or crushed by the animal,” says Forrester. “Unfortunately, they do not specify the most common types of lizards or snakes.”
4. Nonvenomous insects or nonvertebrates caused 85 deaths. “Unfortunately the WONDER database is again somewhat vague here and does not provide a list of common offenders,” says Forrester.
3. Dogs caused 250 deaths. About 885,000 people a year require medical attention after being bitten by a dog. Each year, the U.S. loses $1 billion as a result of injuries or deaths from dog bites. 34% of all deaths caused by dogs occurred to children younger than 4. The victim is usually the owner or a member of the owner’s family.
“To reduce these attacks, better education on dog behaviors and proper restraint of dogs around toddlers need to occur,” says Forrester. “The sad part about the animal attacks is that it seems like common sense, don’t keep children around potentially aggressive dogs unsupervised, but the reality is parents don’t seem to appreciate how terrible a dog bite to a child’s face can be.”
2. Hornets, wasps, and bees were responsible for 509 deaths. The yearly average was 79. 80.9% of those who died were men and 93.1% were people over the age of 35.
1. Cats, cows, horses, pigs, raccoons, and other hoofed animals caused 655 deaths, and were all lumped into a category called “other mammals.” “We looked at previous papers regarding this category and it seems like the largest are most likely cows and horses,” says Forrester. “Unfortunately, we do not know the exact percentages, but the livestock majority seems to fit with which areas of the country have the most farms and farm workers.” | <urn:uuid:6daca436-db93-44a3-be06-d2105989e73f> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/deadliest-animals-us/ | 2022-01-17T04:31:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300289.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20220117031001-20220117061001-00679.warc.gz | en | 0.964588 | 1,192 | Health | Nonfiction Writing |
Blood Moon: a novella and eight standalone short stories from 'Arguably the finest writer of short fiction today, in any genre' (New Scientist).
Scar, a lone grey wolf wandering the North Canadian plains, harbours a strange and burdensome secret which caused him to be banished from his pack. Now he must hide his grotesque affliction for as long as possible in the hope that he will find a new pack. He knows that as soon as it's discovered he will either be torn to pieces or ostracised again, yet his one hope of redemption is that this life-long burden might actually become a weapon to use against the ultimate enemy of all wolves.
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RV Solar Series: How much solar did we need? My answer was 600-700 watts of solar installed flat, (700 installed) to recharge our battery and live daily. Given six hours of sunshine, (winter) assuming the batteries were not overly discharged we should be good.
Part of the assumption was that you can’t always count on the sun, and sometimes it gets cloudy for part of the day. Another item of note is that our panels are only tilted enough to make the water run-off, about 5 degrees from flat. We don’t tilt the panels nor do we use any portable panels that could be pointed perpendicular to the sun.
Most of the solar energy will be wasted
Now something we didn’t understand fully at the beginning, is that most of the time, most of the potential energy that the panel could produce will not be used. That statement applies to daily use and annual use. Most of the capability of the 700 watts is wasted – never used. Initially, I was heartbroken but it is the nature of the beast. Here is how that works.
The battery is like a stomach
The problem is not with the panels, the problem lies in how a battery likes to be treated. If I were to draw an analogy to the human body I would describe it like this. The battery is the stomach. A plate of food is the panels. It doesn’t matter how big the plate of food is, the stomach can only take so much at a time. To further the analogy when you are really hungry you can eat food faster, but after a short while, you need to slow down and consume at a more reasonable rate. The battery operates almost exactly like this. Feed it fast early in the morning then taper off as the day goes on.
The way a non-tracking solar panel system works is that they are most capable at noon. Unfortunately, the battery wants to be fed the fastest early in the day. A solar panel that you can point at the sun, early in the day is much more effective than my flat-mounted panel. This is one of the reasons I needed a larger than necessary solar panel system is to charge the battery early during the day – and another reason why so much potential energy is wasted.
How to squeeze enough solar out of a right-sized system without too much waste.
The key item in the system was a good charge controller. Among other things, it feeds the battery the right amount at the right time.
Early in the charge cycle, it transfers most all available energy into the battery. This is called the bulk charge portion of the cycle. Unfortunately, unless the panels are aligned with the sun, they aren’t ready to put out maximum, thus the bulk portion of the charge takes longer than it would have had the panels been aligned correctly. As you can see, before 8 am, bulk does not mean the same thing as mega. Just that all the available energy is transferred to the battery.
My panels and my charge controller could potentially kick out 50 amps in one hour. Reality not being the same thing as theory, it will never do so because of #1 the orientation of the panels and #2 the needs of the battery.
In the calculations in sizing my array is that I didn’t want panels that tracked or even tilt, so they were installed almost flat on the roof. A panel that was less than half as big, if it was pointed at the sun and could track the sun has the potential to put out an equal or greater charge as my flat panel array. The battery is most discharged first thing in the morning, thus the ideal would be to have the panels facing east as the sunrises. By the time my panels are ready to kick out the amps, the battery is nearing full.
Typical advice would be that panels should be pointed south, not east, and this would have been my advice, but it is not true. East, first thing in the morning is best for the battery. Tracking is great, but not really necessary. Tracking doesn’t matter to maximize the output of the panel — if the battery is nearly full. Screen capture at one pm. Ideal sun angle, battery almost full.
All lead-acid batteries love to be full. The opposite is also true; all lead-acid batteries hate being emptied, even a little bit. All lead-acid batteries are damaged by emptying and leaving them empty for any periods, longer than a day. This is a problem for solar on an RV because all lead-acid batteries are very resistant to getting full. Charge profiles meant to prolong the life of lead-acid batteries, reduce the amperage at the end of the charge cycle. The last ten percent of a charge takes as long as the first forty percent. (my guess based on my observations)
My design goal was to reduce my interaction with the system down to watching it work. This is why my panels were mounted flat on the roof. This should explain partially my previous statement that most of the potential energy that could be produced is wasted.
RV Solar Series: How much solar did we need? I hope I got the answer right one of my design goals was that if 700 watts of solar installed flat, (700 installed) isn’t enough, then we can expand easily to recharge our battery and live daily.
Update: July 21, 2020, Our needs changed drastically with our new RV this post is an update on how we are charging our new battery system without solar. Electricity the Hard Way
Update: August 29, 2020, All summer we proved we could camp without electrical hookups. Here is that story. Boondocking Without Solar
Update: September 15, 2020, Why just design for minimum needs. Could I run the air conditioner from the battery and replace the energy used by the Air Conditioner using a big solar array. Here is an analysis and test about that subject. Air Conditioning on Batteries and Solar
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There is little doubt Nevada has taken over as the top trust jurisdiction in the United States. For years the estate planning community has looked to states like Delaware and Alaska for their favorable tax and asset protection laws. Not anymore. The top estate planners in the country are increasingly using Nevada as their preferred out of state trust jurisdiction for high net worth clients and their families.
Nevada enacted its domestic asset protection statute in 1999. A Nevada asset protection trust (NAPT) is an irrevocable trust in which the creator of the trust is also a permissible beneficiary. Two years after the creator transfers a portion of their assets to the trust, those assets should be protected from all creditor claims. A Nevada asset protection trust is a vehicle to protect assets from creditor claims which are becoming more prevalent in our highly litigious society.
Nevada is unique with one of the shortest statutes of limitations, with most domestic asset protection trust states having a four-year statute. Nevada is also one of only two states that have no exception creditors. These are creditors that can pierce the trust irrespective of a state's statute. Nevada has none. Sixteen of the nineteen domestic asset protection trust states have exception creditors, including a divorcing spouse for child support and alimony, in addition to other potential creditors.
Nevada does not have a state income tax. Therefore, a trust sitused in Nevada will be responsible for filing a federal income tax return, but there is no corresponding Nevada tax or filing. Investable assets held inside a Nevada trust can compound substantially without having to pay state income taxes. To learn more about which states are most tax-friendly for the wealthy, read the recent USA Today article posted in January 2020: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/01/29/the-most-tax-friendly-states-for-the-rich/41060485/
A directed trust allows for the separation of a trustee's roles among multiple parties. The old traditional trust had one trustee responsible for the investment, distribution, and administration of a trust. A handful of states have enacted directed trust statutes which allow the investment and distribution functions to be handled by a family member, friend, or other trusted advisor while leaving the administrative functions to a corporate trustee.
The unbundling of trustee services gives trust grantors, beneficiaries, and their professional advisors more control over a client’s estate plan. Clients prefer the separation of duties, flat trustee fees, and the greater flexibility of a directed trust arrangement.
Decanting is the act of pouring assets from an old trust to a new trust with more favorable terms. For years estate planners struggled with the simple fact that irrevocable trusts were irrevocable and could not be changed. Nevada's decanting statute allows for the modification of an irrevocable trust to address changes in trust law and dynamics within families that could not have been predicted. Some of the most commons reasons to decant are to change drafting errors, trustee provisions, distribution standards, and governing law.
The length of time a trust can last is dependent on the state’s "Rule Against Perpetuities." In 2005, Nevada's laws were amended to allow a trust to last for 365 years. This means a trust in Nevada can last for 365 years without the trust assets being subjected to an estate tax levied at each generation. The current estate tax exemption for 2020 is $11.58M for an individual and $23.16M for a married couple. Any amount over these thresholds is subject to an estate tax of 40%. These current estate tax exemption amounts push Dynasty Trusts down to #5 on our list of why Nevada is the #1 state for trusts. One thing we do know about estate taxes is they are subject to change. If the estate tax exemptions are lowered through sunset of the current law, or through a change in administration, the Dynasty Trust would move up in the ranking of why Nevada is the #1 state for trusts.
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The subscript in word language rarely used, but are very common in scientific, as used in chemical or mathematical formulas. For example, the formula of water is H 2 O. That is a subscript (a letter at a lower height in a text).
The superscripts (letters at a height above) arise when you want to put an ad to sell a house or rent a room, for example. They are used to quote the square meters of a surface. Something like, ” This floor is 90 m 2 “.
If you are a student or work in certain professions, from chemist to notary, you will use them often. And here the question arises: How do you put a subscript and a superscript in Microsoft Word? The truth is that it is very simple, but since we use it little, we tend to forget it. We are going to show you how to put a subscript (or superscript) in Word.
Please note that keyboard shortcuts do not work with online versions of Word.
To put a superscript in Word, type the word in the usual way. For example m2. Select the character or characters you want to change, and press CTRL and +. Note that this is the plus symbol to the left of the Enter / Enter / Enter key, on the standard keyboard, not the numeric key. It will look like this:
Subscript in Word
To put a subscript in Word, type the word in the usual way. For example H2O. Highlight the character or characters you want to change, and press CTRL, Shift, and 0. It is the zero of the standard keyboard, not the numeric one. It will look like this:
Depending on the version of Word you have if the first option doesn’t work, try CTRL and =. If you still do not get it, then we explain the final method.
Access from menus
Depending on the version of Word and the language of Windows or the keyboard you have, the key combinations may not work. In that case, the most practical thing is to use the menus.
Type the word that contains the subscript or superscript in standard form, and highlight the letter you want to change. In older versions of Word, go to the Format menu and go to Font. In the modern ones, look for the tool ribbon, enter the Home, Format, and Font tab.
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U.S. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo named two areas in which cooperation is possible between Russia and the United States. According to Pompeo, the two countries can help each other in combating the pandemic coronavirus COVID-19 and terrorism.
In an interview with the Washington Examiner Secretary of state Pompeo reminded that President Donald trump after a conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin decided to send in the RF tests on the virus and the ventilator.
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- 1 Should HDR be on or off?
- 2 Are HDR photos better?
- 3 Should I turn off HDR on iPhone?
- 4 When would you use HDR on a camera?
- 5 When should you not use HDR?
- 6 Does HDR really make a difference?
- 7 Why HDR photography is bad?
- 8 Do HDR photos use more memory?
- 9 Why are HDR photos darker?
- 10 Should I turn off smart HDR?
- 11 Is there a way to delete duplicate photos on iPhone?
- 12 How do I change a photo from HDR to normal?
- 13 Do you need HDR for photo editing?
Should HDR be on or off?
So if you are capturing a moving object, or you are taking several photos in quick succession, you should probably turn HDR off. HDR will eliminate shadowy or washed out areas. So if you are trying to create a certain mood, or photograph a silhouette, you should turn HDR off.
Are HDR photos better?
When To Use iPhone HDR The iPhone HDR feature is great for shooting high contrast scenes with dark shadows and bright highlights. With HDR switched on, you’ll be able to capture far more detail in both the bright and dark areas of the scene. HDR is perfect for landscape photography.
Should I turn off HDR on iPhone?
You may want to turn this feature off because HDR photos usually take up more memory than a non- HDR photo. If you’re running low on storage space, turning off HDR when taking photos is a good way to save space.
When would you use HDR on a camera?
HDR is a process that helps increase this dynamic range beyond what is normally captured by a smartphone lens. This can help create a more accurate representation of what you see with your eyes or sometimes create a more artistic high definition feel to the landscapes.
When should you not use HDR?
Generally, it is a bad idea to attempt HDR when there are people in your scene. It just doesn’t do good things to the skin tone and they usually move from one frame to the next, making it hard to do bracketed shots and merge them together.
Does HDR really make a difference?
Better brightness, better contrast HDR increases the contrast of any given on-screen image by increasing brightness. Contrast is the difference between the brightest whites and darkest blacks a TV can display. By increasing the maximum amount of nits for a given image, HDR TVs are capable of a higher contrast ratio.
Why HDR photography is bad?
Common HDR Issues Flattening the image by reducing the contrast between the original bright and dark areas is often bad practice. It makes the image look less natural, difficult to understand and not really appealing. A flat HDR shows very little contrast across the scene and looks fake.
Do HDR photos use more memory?
Well, to compose the HDR, your phone snaps a variety of simultaneous pictures to assimilate a picture of higher definition. This conglomerate of pictures takes up more memory on your phone than just one photo, for obvious reasons. You can free up a lot of space by deselecting the HDR mode on your Android’s camera.
Why are HDR photos darker?
Its main purpose is, as its name suggests, to create a higher dynamic range—that is, a bigger gap between the dark parts of a scene and the bright parts. In HDR, bright highlights can be 1,000 nits or more, depending on the capabilities of your TV.
Should I turn off smart HDR?
Should I turn off Smart HDR? If you are unhappy with the Smart HDR photos that your iPhone takes, you can certainly turn off the Smart HDR feature. When you disable Smart HDR, you will enable regular HDR, which works just like HDR in older iPhone models and must be turned on and off in the Camera app.
Is there a way to delete duplicate photos on iPhone?
How to find and delete duplicate photos on your iPhone Download Gemini Photos from the App Store. Open the app and let it scan. Tap on the Duplicates tab. Tap on a photo and select which one(s) you want to delete. Tap Delete Duplicates. Confirm Delete.
How do I change a photo from HDR to normal?
Open the Settings app. Tap Camera. Scroll down to HDR (High Dynamic Range); you’ll see the option to Keep Normal Photo.
Do you need HDR for photo editing?
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I could be keen on the Colombus. How old are they? And have they ever been opened?
No never been opened. Will have to repack if you just want a kg though. can chuck some nitro in.
got in Jan/Feb last year. that's when all US hops come into NZ. They're 6 months behind the NZ season America.. NZ hops get released around July.
PM'd you, cheers
anyone in AKL want to share and get 1/2 a kg with me ?
interested in Galaxy and Mot, and us cascade (with bulk grain buy you could make epic pale ale for $1 a L here)
PM me and we can share postage etc 250g min parcel $11.5 = 4.60 per 100g...
Still got a few to sell :)
What've you got left?
everything, added another 5kg of everything.
Hi there - just saw this and was wondering if you are still trying to move these hops?
I'm after 2KG of Simcoe and 1KG of Columbus, Cascade and Chinook.
Any Citra Left?
yes, as much as you want. cheers
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Beauty Sleep isn’t a myth; as the sun goes down our body moves from ‘defend’ to ‘repair’ mode, allowing it to focus on the vital process of regeneration and protection. Overnight our skin renewal rate almost doubles, collagen production rises, cell damage reverses and UV-induced damage is repaired, having a hugely beneficial impact on our complexion. But sleep isn’t just a vital ingredient for healthy looking skin – allowing our bodies to rest soundly has a positive impact on our our bodies and minds too. A good night’s sleep allows the brain to take in new information and strengthen our memories, as well as boosting our mood, energy level and ability to concentrate. If you think about it, sleep really is a magical process.
I’ve always been a relatively heavy sleeper, but I can find it hard to drift off if I’ve a lot on my plate and wake up at least once in the night with my mind racing. Over the years I’ve tried pretty much everything going, from sleepy teas and noise cancelling earbuds, to long baths and reading boring books, but the one thing that I always ensure is at arms reach on my bedside table is a good quality pillow mist.
What Is A Pillow Mist?
Essentially a pillow mist is a water-based spray that contains essential oils; before you go to sleep you spritz a little on your pillow to help relax your mind and get you in the best state for sleep. It’s relatively stripped back in formulation as the focus is on helping you drift away naturally, rather than using any kind of medication or prescription sleep aid.
How Does A Pillow Mist Work?
The aromas within pillow mists cause our bodies to produce melatonin, a hormone which promotes restful sleep. Numerous studies have been conducted confirming lavender’s use as an all-natural sedative, while chamomile has been shown to curb anxiety and depression; as a result, they tend to be the two most common used fragrances within pillow mists.
Do Pillow Mists Really Help You To Get To Sleep?
Around 1,200 clinical and sensory tests have been conducted over the years, indicating that a pillow mist is an effective sleep aid and an enjoyable part of a nighttime routine. A powerhouse in pillow mists, This Works conduct their own research regularly and currently claim that 89% of users fell asleep faster than usual, 97% slept better and 98% felt more refreshed the next morning. There’s probably a lot of placebo effect going on here, as the ritual of applying it is almost as good as the spray itself, but I’m all for sticking with anything I think helps – and this definitely does.
What Are The Best Pillow Mists To Try?
This Works are undoubtedly the king of this category, now offering all manner of different mists to either help you drift off or stay restful throughout the night; over the years I’ve used most of them and have gone through many bottles of the good stuff, but This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray (£18.00) remains a firm favourite. A trio of Lavender, Vetiver and Wild Camomile provides a beautiful scent that I breathe in deeply and am happy to re-apply night after night.
REN’s & Now to Sleep Pillow Spray (£18.00) combines Frankincense, Lavender, Cedarwood and Ylang Ylang for a richer and more evocative experience that definitely helps to slow my mind and get me in the mood for rest. Unexpected but not overpowering, this doesn’t linger in the air if your partner isn’t into pillow sprays as much as you! Although I don’t find this has the staying power of This Works, it’s a beautiful pillow spray that definitely helps calm.
L’Occitane Aromachologie Relaxing Pillow Mist (£19.50) is also a beautiful spray that combines Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin, Sweet Orange and Geranium; the result is a spray that feels more like a perfume than a fabric scent! The citrus notes are subtle and more comforting than energizing, ensuring this is a great addition to any bedside table.
If you’re after a more affordable alternative, then Feather & Down Sweet Dreams Pillow Spray (£5.60) ticks that box while still providing a great fragrance. A more simplified combination of Lavender and Chamomile, this definitely feels heavier and ‘clunkier’ so use it sparingly – but it does the job too, helping to relax the senses and aid drifting off to slumber.
A pillow spray is always on my bedside table because it plays a fundamental role in my pre-bed ritual. Spritzing on a little scent to my pillow helps tell my mind its time to relax, while breathing in deeply and appreciating the aromas aids the switching off process that’s so essential. I’ve been using them so long that my mind now associates those notes of Lavender and Chamomile with sleep, so it’s an immediate signal to start slowing down and start getting snuggly beneath the sheets.
We’re all obsessed with sleep, and trying to get more of it, but a simple pillow spray could be all you need to increase the quality, depth and length of your nighttime slumber. Why not try it for yourself!
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Drawing inspiration from outdated Colorado mining cities, the Red Mountain is a 34′ bumper pull tiny home with rusty corrugated wainscot, reclaimed barn wooden board and batt, and cedar shakes on the top partitions. A fold down porch extends past the lined porch on the rear of the trailer.
Constructed by Greg Parham of Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses, the Pink Mountain sits on a triple axle trailer and has 272-square-feet on the primary stage and roughly 120-square-feet between the 2 lofts.
After coming into by the handmade arch high door, you’ll discover an workplace nook with a handcrafted desk and drawers constructed from American Walnut. All through the home are 1/4″ pine tongue-and-groove partitions and three/4″ beetle kill pine ceilings.
The L-shaped grasp loft is giant sufficient for a king mattress and cubby area, plus it has a skylight.
On the alternative aspect of the tiny home is the children’ bed room loft, which is accessed by a bookcase ladder.
The dwelling area has a customized constructed sofa with storage and a excessive finish gasoline range.
The eating space has a beetle kill tabletop with a 16″ folding leaf, offering sufficient area for a household of 4.
The kitchen has all customized beetle kill cupboards, two pull out pantries, a tile counter that the shopper picked out, and a 24″ stainless-steel gasoline vary. On the alternative wall is the fridge and stackable washer and dryer.
On the far finish of the Red Mountain is the lavatory, which contains a full dimension clawfoot tub with classic faucet, a customized vessel sink, and a customized pebble tiled self-importance high. The self-importance and linen closet each use reclaimed barn wooden doorways.
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What we've learned from Maggie Wilson is the importance of purchasing classic pieces that we can wear over and over. A deep dive in her IG grid showed us that her tropical chic wardrobe's foundation is composed of well-made basics: Solid-colored tops, breezy dresses, and neutral-colored bottoms. Sometimes, she adds color and fun prints to her outfits just to make things interesting.
If you're aiming for a "classic meets forever summer" aesthetic, then let these looks from Maggie guide you.
Bodysuits are Forever
When you think you've got nothing to wear, simply put on a bodysuit or swimsuit and pair it with jeans. The result: A casual, polished outfit.Continue reading below ↓
Pop of White
Make your legs look longer by wearing white trousers.
Chic and Casual
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Elevate a workout outfit simply by layering a crisp button-down shirt.
Waist No Time
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Maggie is such a big believer of tonal dressing, as seen on this outfit. Monochrome looks don't need to be in one color, you can try mixing shades that belong in the same color family.
I Want Candy
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Bluer Than Blue
This outfit is solid proof that monochromatic dressing is the fastest way to look put-together.Continue reading below ↓
Go Bright or Go Home
If you must wear a jumpsuit, let it be in a bold, eye-catching color.
Girl, allow this photo to convince you that dresses with interesting prints and patterns will always produce winning looks.Continue reading below ↓
LBD with a Twist
A black dress is a timeless wardrobe staple. When you add a sweetheart neckline and a slit to it, you now have an elevated classic that never looks boring.
Another closet staple: A satin slip dress that looks great with sandals or sneakers.Continue reading below ↓
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Green with Envy
Make a basic neutral outfit look instantly sharp by putting on a tailored blazer ina bold hue.
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Doesn't this all-white outfit look super fresh?
Just the Classics
Every element of this look is a statement classic piece: The sunnies, the burgundy lip, camel blazer, white tee, jeans, gold bracelet, and black handbag.Continue reading below ↓
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Heard of Goodhart’s Law? It says, when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure. It is an idea that was first mooted by economist Charles Goodhart, in 1975, and later used widely to criticise Margaret Thatcher for trying to conduct monetary policy based on targets set to regulate broad and narrow money. Goodhart noted that any observed statistical regularity will tend to collapse once pressure is placed upon it for control purposes.
You probably know what I am hinting at. Yes, the state of India’s fiscal deficit. Goodhart's Law, applied in the Indian context today, makes the fiscal deficit number totally irrelevant as a measure. While the CAG may be raising a stink over how the government is understating its shortfall through off-balance sheet items, analysts don’t seem to get a fix on the actual deficit number, and the industry is left howling over the desperate need for a strong fiscal stimulus to rescue the economy from the grip of a slowdown.
The irony is the government claims to exercise fiscal prudence by keeping its deficit close to the target set by the FRBM, even when it is clear that neither is it the actual deficit number nor does achieving that so-called target benefit the economy or investors.
Meanwhile, the ground reality is grim. Growth has been declining for four successive quarters, and worst of all, unemployment is at an all-time high of 6.1%, and the slowdown is only getting worse with the stress spreading to a number of sectors. Amid the gloom, the latest fiscal measures or the FPI surcharge rollback have failed to impress investors, with the stock market not quite roaring back. Read a detailed account of the state of the economy and markets in our cover story and the sentiment among leading fund managers in the country in an Outlook Business survey in this edition. Among other features, we have an interesting story on IBM Research which is leading the way in AI-based innovation in India. | <urn:uuid:73f86b50-ef9a-4059-b571-34663a4ece27> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | https://www.outlookbusiness.com/perspective-26/it-just-doesnt-add-up-5331 | 2022-01-25T17:59:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304859.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20220125160159-20220125190159-00439.warc.gz | en | 0.947267 | 407 | Finance & Business | Nonfiction Writing |
Do all grapplers need to compete in order to advance through their martial art of choice? While the direct answer is no, there’s always a “but” not far behind it. Most people see martial arts as sports that revolve completely around competitions. With a few exceptions, all martial arts do place a large emphasis on competing. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is no different. You could argue that the whole art is all about competition, as there’s rolling involved in every training session. Rolling, however, is definitely not the same as the competition. Jiu-Jitsu tournaments are as different from BJJ classes as they can get. There are a bunch of rules, hundreds of people, ever-changing brackets, and all the adrenaline that comes with a martial arts competition. The truth is that while you do not need this experience to reach a black belt, you certainly should have it. Actually, you should have it more than once. Or, better said, as often as possible.
If you’ve never been to a BJJ tournament you’ve definitely missed a lot. Lucky for you, this can be easily remedied. Simply ask around about the next one and how to sign up. Believe me, when I tell you, it’s going to be a life-changing experience. If not your life, it’ll most definitely change your Jiu-Jitsu. Going to Jiu-Jitsu tournaments provides you with insight into your true level of BJJ like nothing else. there’s no lying or hiding on the competition mats. it is you, your opponent, and the referee. It is a feeling like no other and one that many people are left craving afterward.
The one main reason why some people might be reluctant to give Jiu=jitsu tournaments a try is the fear of the unknown. going to compete in grappling means letting go fo control first and foremost, and then looking to get as much of it back as possible. Letting go of control means not worrying about an outcome, or that an opponent “is better than you”. On the contrary, it means going in the blank with a clean slate. It doesn’t matter how many matches you’re going to have. What matters is to establish dominance by imposing your own BJJ game. And the best way to do that is by controlling your opponent i.e. taking back control.
The Point Of Competing
In terms of reasons for competing in Jiu-Jitsu tournaments, most people have their own. They can wary from just blowing off steam to hunting and adrenaline high, or even aiming to become a professional. Whatever, the reason, if it leads you to the competition mats, it is a good one. However, there are also some universal benefits that you gain from registering for a BJJ competition.
For example, you know how people often quote Rogan about BJJ being the ability of high-level problem solving under immense pressure? Well, you won’t get near the pressure you’ll feel at Jiu=Jitsu tournaments while rolling at your academy. The large venue, hundreds of fo people, focused competitors, referees, your teammates yelling, your heartbeat in your ears, the pace of the match… These are experiences that you can only get at tournaments. in return, they’ll make you as comfortable under pressure as a human being can be.
Furthermore, they’re going to strip your Jiu-jitsu game naked and give it a thorough examination. While rolling is not an easy feat by any means, the more you do it with the same people, the easier it gets. This is like going home from work – you know the best route and all the possible obstacles on it. You also know how to avoid them without even thinking. It’s the same with rolling with the same partners for years. Instead, a tournament is like driving a car in a new country, where you do not know the language route. All your orientation skills are going to be put to the test, despite you already knowing how to drive.
So, if you’ve never been to a BJJ tournament, you should at least know what to expect. Jiu=Jitsu tournaments are usually highly organized events. Given the complexity and number of categories, it is a must. Speaking of which, you need to know which category you’re competing in. In Jiu-Jitsu, your spot is determined by your age, weight, sex, and belt color.
Usually, registration closes a few days prior to the tournament, so the brackets are already set. you should know who your first opponent is, but more importantly, you should know when you’re fighting. Apart from time, the correct mat number for your match is going to spare you a lot of unneeded pre-match panic.
Next up are weigh-ins. Remember that if you’re competing with the Gi, you’ll also be weighing in with it. This adds a few pounds to the tally, so make sure you factor it in. Missed weight means an automatic DQ.
Once you step on the mats, there’s nothing much you need to know except the rules and a few tournament hacks, that can help bring out the best in your BJJ game.
Jiu-Jitsu tournaments are not one-day events. Even though all matches might take place in the space of a few hours preparation takes months. A very important thing to understand is that Jiu-Jitsu tournaments begin at least a week prior.
About a week out is exactly the time when you should be deep into your weight cut. It is also the time when every little detail matters. No matter how good you might be, missing weight just means that you now own the world’s most expensive T-shirt. So, give yourself and your game the opportunity to shine. Check your weight immediately in the avenue and leave some time to make adjustments until weigh-in time, if needed. Also, remember to follow a well-organized system of cutting to avoid dehydration and exhaustion.
The next big thing is warming up. never ever go into a match without warming yourself up. you could run, do calisthenics, roll light do Yoga or Pilates for that matter, but you need to do something. Going in cold is a recipe for disaster, but for the match outcome and your health. If you do not know how to warm up, ask a more experienced teammate or your coach. Furthermore, if you have a lagging body part, make sure you give it more attention.
This brings us to the most important hack for Jiu-Jitsu tournaments – recovery. Once you win that first match, two things are going to happen. you’ll be on cloud nine and feeling like Thanos with all infinity stones and you’ll be exhausted like never before. The adrenaline dump is the hardest after the first match, so you need to recover for your next one. Rehydration is key. you need water (preferably with some salt in it) or some other type of electrolyte drink. Also, consider adding some BCAAs to the mix. next, make sure you calm your mind and body down. Breathe deep and look to lower your heart rate.
Finally, have a game plan. Going in to compete blindly is like playing darts with a blindfold. There’s nobody better than your instructor to help you with this. You’ll need a game plan that’s a good fit for your body type and level of knowledge. technically speaking, you need one of each if you’re competing for the first time. One takedown, one pass, one sweep, one submission from the bottom, one from the top, and as many transitions as you can get. This is the spine of a good game plan. From there on you can build your game as you get more experienced and you’ll inevitably get more comfortable in Ji-Jitsu tournaments as a result. | <urn:uuid:d7cc0aba-7993-42e4-9e9f-fb04177f7a91> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | https://bjj-world.com/jiu-jitsu-tournaments/ | 2022-01-27T01:33:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320305052.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20220127012750-20220127042750-00519.warc.gz | en | 0.9639 | 1,683 | Sports & Fitness | Nonfiction Writing |
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Many Lake Martin Voice readers may be interested in the results of the auction of the home at 1355 Sturdivant Rd Jacksons Gap, AL 36861. It is a waterfront home. According to the auctioneer’s website, the home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and was built in 1982.
The waterfront home was auctioned off, along with a bunch of other homes (not necessarily in the Lake Martin area), on 9-08-08 in Birmingham. I didn’t go, but intrepid reporter on the scene, slownez, of Lake Martin forum fame, did.
Here is slow’s report, I thought that it makes for an interesting read of how these multi home auctions go:
“AL State House & Land Foreclosure Auction. Birmingham, AL 9/8/2008.
Registration started at 5pm at the Sheraton downtown. There were about 100 people there right at 5pm to sign in. Some had pre-registered and they had lines to register as well as to identify yourself as someone who would be bidding on multiple purchases. They checked to make sure you had a cashiers check for $5k and a valid ID and then given a bidders card to hold up at the auction. We went to grab a bite to eat and came back a few minutes after 6pm to find ~500 people already seated for the auction and they were scrambling to bring in more chairs.
The bidding started at 6:30pm with a practice session for those that had never attended. There 90 properties to be sold and the Lake Martin house was #88. I took them 3 hours to reach #88. Most all of the properties had a listed starting bid of $1,000. The house value was listed at what ever the last person paid for it, note this is a lot different from what the house is actually appraised for or worth. The $1k houses took off at $5k bidding and went up. Most of those sold in the $30k to $100k price range. The auctioneer had several helpers in the aisles that you could call over to ask what the current price was and what the next bid price was, the auctioneer was hard to understand at times as he was going so fast. Once you won a bid and the property was declared sold, you were escorted to table to finish the paper work and provide or apply for financing.
You were supposed to be pre-qualified for the auction, however they had both Chase and Countrywide on hand. A lot of properties came back up for bid a 2nd time because the winning bidder failed to qualify for a loan and had no proof of cash reserves to pay for the house. This slowed the whole process down as they re-bid these properties before moving to new ones.
The lake martin house was listed for a starting bid of $159k and a value of $416k. Bidding started at $165k and quickly hit $225k among several bidders. Then it was down to two bidders who drove the price up to the winning bid of $285k in about 20 seconds. Add on the 5% for the auction company and the selling price was ~$300k.
Thanks Mr. EZ!!
Readers – was anyone else at the auction, and do you have more to add? If so please leave a comment below. Or maybe you weren’t there, but have an opinion on the price or process. Leave a comment below!
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- Higher volume of deliveries in dense urban areas reducing fuel efficiency
- Increased diversions like traffic, and dropping packages off increasing idling rates
- Increase in failed and missed deliveries
- Complex routes leading to added miles traveled
- Rising operational costs for deliveries
- Wrongly entered addresses
- Difficulty to allocate ad-hoc deliveries in real-time
- Meeting on-time delivery timelines
- Managing high delivery volumes with minimal resources
- Driver shortages
- Uncertain events leading to increased vehicle downtimes
- Lack of transparent communication with consumers and drivers
These are just some of the challenges that modern enterprise businesses face in the last-mile.
If you are a modern enterprise business, you too should have faced either one, few of them or all of these challenges in your final-mile. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the increasing e-commerce orders is pushing brands to overcome these last-mile delivery challenges.
During 2021, enterprise businesses have gone through a rough patch unlike other years. 2022 is the year where businesses will work with a renewed focus on their last-mile deliveries.
Some delivery businesses that face problems in their last-mile
Enterprise businesses that directly deliver goods/services to their customers are the ones that face challenges in their last-mile.
- Supermarkets and grocery stores offering deliveries
- Food and beverage delivery businesses
- Restaurants and hotels involved in deliveries
- Pharmacies providing prescription delivery services
- Emergency and non-emergency medical transportation businesses
- Third-party logistics providers
- Courier services
- D2C brands
- Home services
- Furniture retail businesses
- Non-essential businesses
- Mail carriers
- Meal-kit businesses
- Cosmetic and apparel deliveries etc
Benefits of a last-mile delivery software for modern enterprise businesses
In 2018, the last mile delivery market in North America was sized at 31.25 billion U.S. dollars. It is expected to grow to just under 51 billion U.S. dollars in 2022. – Statista report, Estimated market size of last mile delivery in North America from 2018 to 2022, December 2018.
With the last-mile delivery market expanding rapidly, enterprise businesses will be looking to invest in technology like last-mile delivery software. As customer demands evolve quickly, 2022 will be a cornerstone year for businesses looking to invest in last-mile delivery software.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the delta plus variant in 2021 have accelerated the customer usage of same-day and on-demand delivery options. Customer experience has turned out to be the crucial x-factor that determines the competitiveness of a business. Last-mile delivery largely determines whether an enterprise business provides a great customer experience.
Check Out: Last-Mile Delivery Routing
Recent tech improvements in last-mile delivery software have made it easier for enterprise businesses to manage the ever-changing customer demands. Find out how the usage of a last-mile delivery software could benefit modern enterprise businesses in 2022.
Improves visibility of shipments
Let me show you some instances that can distort the last-mile delivery experiences.
- Reaching customer’s doorstep despite being told that he/she will be unavailable
- Being clueless about the fulfillment status of deliveries
- Customers repeatedly asking how far the delivery person is from their location
- Fleet drivers picking up returned goods even when there were other runners in the vicinity
These are the instances that can be dangerous to both the end customer and the business. As fulfillment is turning highly dynamic, the importance of last-mile visibility has increased. Last-mile visibility has turned out to be the crucial differentiating factor for a success or failure of delivery operations.
A sophisticated last-mile delivery software helps businesses gain real-time visibility into their fleet operations. It alerts the businesses if they are diverting from the planned routes or if the vehicle has idled beyond a planned limit. Beyond giving logistics executives the control over last-mile operations, it reduces spoilage, theft and vehicle downtimes.
The predictive intelligence and Machine learning algorithms of a last-mile delivery software helps fleet managers plan ETAs (Expected Time of Arrival) of their shipments and keep their customers informed. Planning ETAs with last-mile logistics software helps them be updated on whether deliveries would reach customers on-time, delayed or early. This enables them to take corrective actions, optimize routes and keep customers informed about ETAs, thereby enabling data-driven decision-making.
Also Read: TrackIQ: Reimagining fleet management
We are in the age of instant gratification, where customers are ready to pay extra for quicker deliveries. The breach of on-time delivery promises made to customers can lead to huge losses for a business. More frustrated customers leads to fall in revenues, thereby hurting the brand loyalty of the business reducing its competitiveness.
An enterprise-level last-mile delivery software optimizes real-time delivery routes for drivers. It factors real-world constraints like traffic, delivery windows, delivery priority, breaks, driver skill set, vehicle capacity, time-on-site, transit time, etc. This kind of optimal route planning also helps increase the number of deliveries and save fuel.
Last-mile delivery helps enterprise businesses to schedule deliveries for the next day or the same-day within minutes. In addition to some factors and constraints while planning routes, dispatchers can add personal business knowledge, and local geographic familiarity of drivers. This added human intelligence optimizes routes smartly and helps fleet drivers start their day’s work without any further delays.
Overall, last-mile delivery software enables fleet managers to fulfill the maximum number of deliveries within the shortest amount of time possible through the minimal usage of resources. Also, it cuts down operating costs for deliveries and total delivery time.
Let’s look at this scenario.
Michael orders some t-shirts from his favorite brand and wants them to be delivered to his house on Saturday. Though his office declared a holiday during Saturday, the CEO calls for an urgent meeting. There is no one in his home or neighbourhood to collect the parcel. He feels that it would be great if the parcel is delivered to his office address.
Modern customers like Michael want to change their delivery location and time if needed. This is just an instance. Enterprise businesses have to deal with hundreds of such customers at the same time. In such a situation, it is difficult for them to reschedule the deliveries of hundreds of customers given their load, routing and capacity constraints etc.
Why do such problems of missed and failed deliveries occur?
- There is no prior timely notification or alerts given to the customer expecting deliveries
- Delayed deliveries made when customer is not home due to unexpected events
- No flexible options for customers to reschedule convenient delivery time windows and location
- Wrongly entered address of a customer
An AI-driven last-mile delivery software enables customers to reschedule their delivery date and time easily. It helps customers to contact the delivery personnel by calling them, chatting with them online or SMS their delivery preferences. These communication options help customers give instructions where to leave the package or deliver it precisely.
Last-mile delivery software helps enterprise businesses provide customizable and flexible delivery for their customers. Allowing the customers to control their delivery preferences increases positive feedback and improves their trust, thereby increasing repeat customers.
Last-mile delivery software helps enterprise businesses to accommodate their customers’ last-minute delivery changes. As the last-minute changes are entered, it automatically assigns vehicles, adjusts routes and informs drivers, helping them easily accommodate customer requests.
Improved productivity and scalability
- Unnecessary vehicle idling
- Unplanned route diversions
- Delivery failures
- Route delays
- Unexpected Stoppages
There are some words that enterprise businesses or fleet managers do not want to hear often. If they encounter these problems often, it means the productivity and efficiency of their fleet is falling severely.
With last-mile delivery software, enterprise businesses can on-board third-party logistics partners when their in-house logistics capacity gets exhausted. By planning routes based on the number of orders in a location and time windows, it helps fleet managers optimize the number of deliveries in a day. This helps them effectively scale their last-mile logistics and manage deliveries during peak business hours.
Manage ad-hoc deliveries
Here’s another interesting scenario.
Mary, being a fleet manager, assigns delivery orders to her fleet drivers and manages them daily. On a regular day, one of her drivers calls in sick while the other drivers are fulfilling their delivery orders. She gets a batch of last-minute orders and is finding it difficult to manage them in real-time.
Replanning the entire delivery schedule manually can take hours and is a grueling task. One of the major reasons for enterprise businesses witnessing an increasing number of failed deliveries is because of its inability to manage ad-hoc delivery requests. In the age of instant deliveries, they struggle to reroute orders in real-time.
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The last-mile transportation is the most crucial component of logistics and supply chain operations for enterprise businesses. The utmost priority of any business is to build a seamless delivery experience through their last-mile logistics operations. The most effective tool that can supplement your efforts towards optimizing final-mile logistics is a last-mile delivery software.
The decision you make on selecting the right tech partner to purchase this tool is equally critical. Locus is one such valuable tech platform that can improve your dispatching operations on a wider scale.
Locus’ last-mile delivery software is a modern-day dispatching platform for effectively optimizing your last-mile logistics. We work with a variety of enterprise businesses with different last-mile problems and are successful in building a solution that fits their business goals and needs.
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Quote van de VMware Website:
VirtualCenter 2.0.2 Update 2 release includes all the fixes from the VirtualCenter 2.0.2 Update 1 release and also includes fixes for certain globalization issues. These globalization fixes are primarily for the Japanese and German releases of VirtualCenter.
This release is intended for any customer who is installing the English version of VirtualCenter on a non-English operating system. Customers using the English version of VirtualCenter on an English operating system can upgrade to either VirtualCenter 2.0.2 Update 1 or VirtualCenter 2.0.2 Update 2. Both of these Update releases cover the same set of resolved/known issues with the exception of the globalization fixes present in Update 2.
This maintenance release includes changes to VirtualCenter Management Server and VI Client software. If you upgrade a VirtualCenter Server host using this maintenance release, you must also upgrade all VI Client hosts. You can upgrade the Windows client hosts by downloading the software from an upgraded VirtualCenter Server host, or by selecting VI Client from the VirtualCenter installation startup page.
Lees hier de release notes: http://www.vmware.com/support/vi3/doc/releasenotes_vc202u2.html
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Egyptian migrant, Mahmoud Mohamed Zin Elaabdin Elhosary, took a security guard hostage yesterday at the Milan Cathedral in Italy. Mahmoud held the officer hostage with a knife until police were able to intervene, disarm and arrest him. Mohamed initially told investigators his name was “Christiano” which Italian papers quickly reported.
The 26-year-old was born in Egypt in El Menoufia and is also accused of kidnapping, resistance, carrying a knife and false declarations of his identity. Investigators stated his name was ” Christian “, but then his real name emerged from the residence permit issued upon his arrival in Italy ten years ago.
Investigators believe that he fled to the Cathedral to evade a routine police check that had asked him for his documents while he was outside the cathedral. Inside, he pulled out the switchblade he had in his pocket and threatened the guard, only to be disarmed by the agents. Investigators are now examining his cell phone, which had been seized to check for any contacts with Islamic terrorists.
According to investigators, Mahmoud had been fired from his job in May, and had become homeless in recent months. The reasons for his firing are still unknown. He was being hosted by acquaintances and relatives from whom he was often estranged. Mahmoud had recently been thrown out of his uncles home for behaving badly and drinking a lot. According to Italian news site, Ilsussidiario, a SIM and a phone were seized at the uncle’s house.
Watch the full length video of the hostage situation and arrest translated for RAIR Foundation USA. Notice the police officers continually call Mohamed, “Christiano”.
Various police speaking with the man who took the guard hostage. This is mostly one officer, but now and again, another of the group of officers speaks to the hostage taker:
Drop it. [unintelligible]
Look, drop it.
Listen, Listen up. I don’t want to hurt you.
Come on. Throw it down. Come on.
Hold it. Hold it. Look. Throw it down.
Look, OK, throw it down.
Let… drop it.
Drop it. There’s no problem. Drop it and let’s finish this.
Look at me. Look at me. Look at me.
Look— what is your name?
Christiano, Christiano, Christiano, Christiano, look at me here.
Christiano, Christiano… Christiano. Let him go.
Christiano, let him go. Drop the knife.
Everything is OK, but just drop the knife.
You just need to let him go.
Look, look, Christiano.
Stand back. I want the space. [unintelligible]
00:01:45,000 –> 00:01:58,000
Christiano, let him go. Put down the knife. Christiano… Christiano…
Christiano… Let him go. Drop the knife.
Drop the knife, Christiano.
It’s a mistake… you know… a mistake. Drop the knife and let’s get out of here.
I am listening… —Listening? —Yes, do I go or you?
Christiano. Let him go, Come on.
Christiano, Christiano, throw that knife away. Let him go. Everything will be fine.
Christiano, Christiano. Look at me, look at me. Look at me, Christiano.
Let him go. Let him go… —Christiano.
Christiano. Throw the knife away, Christiano.
We aren’t going to do anything to you. You just have to put down the knife.
Everyone calls him Christiano. He said it now.
Where is it? We’ll look for it. We’ll ask. Find out who we can ask.
Put it down, Christiano.
Christiano, you said there is a room here, you said? You said there is a room here?
Right? We’ll look for it. We’ll ask where it is. OK? Just lay down the knife.
We’ll find out for you, but you have to put down the knife now.
Christiano. Christiano, listen to me… Christiano…
Look at me. Look at me, Christiano.
Look. The room, you told us about a room. Lay down the knife and come with me
to look for this room. We’ll ask and we’ll resolve the problem, OK?
But put down the knife. Put down the knife, Christiano. Christiano.
Christiano, we can’t help you with the knife in your hand, put it down, throw it away. Put it down.
Put the knife down.
Are all the [unintelligible] in the back?
Christiano, let’s talk.
Can you give us more room?
Listen. Let’s end this… [unintelligible]
Look for…look for it [the room] with me, Christiano.
Listen, put it on the ground, and we go get the room. —Exactly.
Look at me. Let him go. Look at me. [unintelligible] Let him go.
Christiano, Christiano. I told you before…
[Female officer] Look at my hands. I’ll come. Easy, easy, will you come with me?
…[unintelligible], Can I? Can I?… I want to help you.
Can I take a step? Can I? Can I come?
All of them. [unintelligible]
No, nobody, nobody,
Can I? [unintelligible] —Listen…
Look, I’ll come.
Christiano, Christiano, Christiano, let’s look for the room.
I’ll come with you to look for the room.
…your mama. Should I get together with your mama? —Huh?
Should I …take off my gear? No, no, no. I’m taking it off.
[unintelligible]. —Yes, I want to help you. I’m taking it off. Look.
Look. On the ground…
[unintelligible] to me… —Look, look, look.
I don’t have anything, look… look.
I want to help you… [unintelligible]
I’m far, I’m far.
Christiano, do you trust me?
I give you my arm; come take my arm…
Christiano… Look, if you trust me, I’ll come… Christiano.
Christiano… Him, what do I do? What do I do with him?
He [unintelligible] there in the corner … in the corner…
This here, I… [unintelligible]
I want to help you. —I have been here many years.
How many years? (suspect) [unintelligible]… —In this house? —Yes.
Christiano, Christiano, everything will be fine, Christiano.
Do you have children, Christiano?
Your mama? Your mama? —Why…[unintelligible]… No.
Now we’ll ask if [unintelligible] been sent… been sent? Come on?
Don’t you want to try? Yes. Don’t you want to try?
Christiano. —I’m a mama. I’m a mama.
Christiano, Christiano. Don’t worry, Christiano.
I don’t have anything. —Christiano, listen to me, Christiano.
Let’s move a little.
Hold it, hold it, hold it. Hold it. Hold it. OK. OK.
Give me handcuffs… handcuffs.
Open your mouth.
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Fat Kids Not Advertising's Fault
Gathering recent research the Association of National Advertiser's Dan Jaffe makes a compelling argument which debunks the myth advertising is at the heart of childhood obesity. Citing fat kids in countries with no food advertising and a 13 percent decline in kid-directed food advertising over the past ten years, Jaffe makes a convincing statement. Perhaps we should stop blaming McDonald's and start looking to other causes such as the sedentary lifestyle of too much television and gaming, the decline of gym class in schools or th fact no one cooks well rounded meals anymore. Think about it. | <urn:uuid:5087bdb4-ddf4-4bd1-aec8-f0f583b290b7> | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | https://www.adrants.com/2005/06/fat-kids-not-advertisings-fault.php | 2022-01-18T20:28:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300997.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220118182855-20220118212855-00319.warc.gz | en | 0.950273 | 122 | Health | Personal Blog |
Access to Public Information, Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Magyar Helsinki Bizottsag v. Hungary
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The Supreme Court of Canada held that third parties who apply for judicial review of a decision to disclose information under section 44 of the Access to Information Act may rely on the section 19 privacy exemption, and are not limited to the section 20 confidential business information exemption.
This analysis was contributed by Right2Info.org.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) received a request under the Access to Information Act (ATI Act) for records pertaining to Heinz. Heinz commenced a judicial review of the CFIA’s decision to release the information under section 44 of the Act, which enables third parties notified by government authorities to apply to the Court for review. Heinz asserted that some records should not be disclosed as they fell into two exemptions under the Act: 1) section 20(1), relating to confidential business information, and 2) section 19(1), relating to private personal information regarding individuals. In response, the Attorney General claimed that third parties requesting review under section 44 are only able to rely on the section 20 exemption, and not the section 19 exemption.
The Court examined the legislative history and statutory meaning of the ATI Act, and read it in conjunction with the Privacy Act. In examining these two Acts, the Court found that the purpose of the ATI Act is to create, in conjunction with the Privacy Act, a coherent scheme that ensures comprehensive access to information, while at the same time consistently protecting individual privacy and personal information. Further, section 19 of the ATI Act as well as provisions of the Privacy Act emphasize that in a situation involving personal information about an individual, the right to privacy is paramount over the right to information unless the law provides differently. Given what the Court saw as Parliament’s intent to protect privacy, and the fact that aside from section 44, there was no mechanism by which a third party can independently request review of a decision to disclose information, the Court found that it was intended that third parties be able to utilize the section 19 privacy exemption. Also, the Court found that the general language and broad terms used in the ATI Act did not confine section 44 review to the section 20 business confidentiality exemption. The fact that third parties are only required to receive notice of possible disclosure when confidential business information is involved does not mean that their subsequent request for review must be limited to that ground.
Finally, the Court rejected the argument that allowing for section 19 challenges by third parties who have received notice under section 20 would provide them with greater rights than other parties who didn’t receive such notice, as section 19 privacy restrictions were intended to be mandatorily followed by the government in all scenarios. Therefore, the Court argued, to deny third parties the right to use section 19 would be contrary to the presumption in favour of privacy and would instead unjustly require them to wait until the possibly private information is released before it can be challenged.
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We have been reviewing data from the 2018 Tennessee Health Care Liability Claims Report, which reports data for claims closed in 2017 as well as other data.
Some additional statistics of note:
- Health care facilities paid 46.44% (738) of all claims paid in 2017.
- Medical doctors were next at 28.5% (453) of all claims paid in 2017.
- Dentists paid only 31 claims for a total of $181,000 in 2017; podiatrists only 6 but the total paid was $1,150,000.
- Of the medical doctor payments
- 80 were ER docs.
- 70 were Internal Med. docs.
- 59 were OB / GYN docs.
- 44 were surgeons
- 39 were family practice docs.
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When last we saw Elena Delle Donne on court, the two-time WNBA MVP had led the Washington Mystics to the 2019 championship, despite three bulging discs in her back.
She hasn't played since, undergoing two back surgeries and sitting out the 2020 season in the WNBA bubble.
But as the WNBA resumed play Sunday after a monthlong break for the Olympics, Delle Donne might also soon be making her return to the league. She has been practicing with the Mystics, and while there is no precise timetable for her to play, Delle Donne is hopeful her return is imminent.
With the playoff race for the 2021 WNBA season starting to come into focus, the timing couldn't be better for the Mystics. Each team has between nine and 12 games left on the schedule over the next four-plus weeks before the regular season concludes Sept. 19.
The top eight teams in the WNBA standings advance to the playoffs. The Las Vegas Aces (17-6) sit in first place, with the Connecticut Sun (16-6) and the Seattle Storm (16-7) not far behind. But after the fourth-place Minnesota Lynx (13-8), another half dozen teams are vying for a spot in the postseason. Washington (8-12) -- which hosts defending champion Seattle on Sunday (3 p.m. ET, ESPN) -- is currently one-half game behind the Dallas Wings for the final playoff spot.
What should we might expect from Delle Donne when she returns to the Mystics and how will it affect their playoff potential? Our panel -- ESPN's Kelly Cohen, Dana Lee, Kevin Pelton and Mechelle Voepel -- tackles both questions, and examines whether the Lynx, who had won eight consecutive games before losing on the road at Connecticut on Tuesday, have become a championship contender. We also take a closer look at the front-runners, and which teams in the bottom half of the standings are the biggest threat for a playoff push.
When she returns, how do you expect Elena Delle Donne to affect Washington? How far can the Mystics go with (or without) her? How does Myisha Hines-Allen's return also influence your answer?
Kevin Pelton: It's tough to know what to expect from Delle Donne more than 22 months after her last WNBA game, the clinching Game 5 of the 2019 WNBA Finals. I don't think MVP-caliber play is realistic right away. As a result, I'd be surprised if the Mystics were able to get through the single-elimination gantlet this year.
Dana Lee: Despite her absence this season, Delle Donne has remained part of the conversation because of the type of player she's expected to be when she comes back. Like Kevin, I'm more cautious because of the number of unknowns. What type of minute limitations will there be? How will Delle Donne respond to game speed after being away for so long? What effect will Delle Donne's return have on Tina Charles, who just recorded her ninth 30-point game of the season? How far the Mystics can go will depend on how successfully they navigate all of the above.
Mechelle Voepel: Mystics coach Mike Thibault said that Delle Donne being back in practice brings moments when she will do something, and everyone will say, "Oh, yeah, that's the MVP we know." But as Kevin and Dana said, we just don't know how much she can play at that level, and neither does Delle Donne. It's obvious her hunger to play is there. And even a 75% Delle Donne is dangerous and takes up opponents' defensive energy. Charles has been carrying the Mystics. But with Hines-Allen now back and the hope that Delle Donne follows, maybe we'll see something closer this season to the Washington team Thibault envisioned when Charles was first traded to the Mystics in April 2020.
Kelly Cohen: As someone who became a WNBA fan through living in Washington, and seeing the Mystics play in person for the first time a few years ago, I have been eagerly anticipating Delle Donne's return. Even though she hasn't played since October 2019, she remains the leader of the team. A former MVP is still going to be a positive addition to a team, even if she is playing restricted minutes or has some kinks to work through. Her return would signal a big change for the Mystics, who despite losing their first two games out of the Olympic break put up a strong fight against a very good Aces team.
Provided Delle Donne and Charles can successfully mesh, and everyone else like Hines-Allen and Natasha Cloud stay healthy, I think the Mystics will now be able to push for a playoff spot.
Have the Lynx played their way into being a championship contender, or are Seattle, Las Vegas and Connecticut still the front-runners?
Pelton: The NBA rule of thumb is that a 5% chance of winning the title separates contenders from pretenders, and I think the Lynx clear that bar. (They win the championship in about 8% of my simulations of the rest of the season.) While those other teams have a much better chance of getting the double-bye, Minnesota has a chance to pull a rare semifinals upset -- particularly if the Lynx get Aerial Powers back from thumb surgery for the postseason.
Lee: Calling the Lynx a championship contender still feels a very thin limb to go out on, especially after a 12-point loss against the Sun. But could they potentially pull off an upset late in the playoffs? Sure. Fowles has been dynamic all season, leading the league in field goal percentage. Part of the Lynx's 0-4 start in May was due to various players' overseas commitments and injuries, but since then, they have won 13 of their last 17 games and have settled in nicely.
Voepel: The Lynx saw the best of Connecticut's shutdown defense in Tuesday's 72-60 loss, so let's see how they deal with it in the rematch Thursday. It helps to have Natalie Achonwa back for post depth (she had last played June 12 before returning Sunday), and as Kevin said, Powers would be a big lift. But to win a championship, you must have at least one take-over superstar. Sylvia Fowles has been that player and still can be. Napheesa Collier might be that in the future, but isn't there yet consistently.
So, yes, the Storm, Aces and Sun are separate from the pack. After two losses without Breanna Stewart and Sue Bird, Seattle is in third place by a half-game. Guard Jewell Loyd had a combined 61 points in those two defeats and almost willed the Storm to victories in both. There's plenty of time to win their way back into one of the top two spots and the double-bye into the semifinals, but the Storm can't afford too many more stumbles in their last nine games.
The Sun, who have won four in a row, are without Alyssa Thomas this season, but having Jasmine Jones back obviously makes a huge difference.
As for the first-place Aces, A'ja Wilson is having another brilliant season as she looks to possibly repeat as MVP. Kelsey Plum -- who won 3x3 Olympic gold with fellow Aces guard Jackie Young -- is coming off her second-highest point total (24) of the season Tuesday. Chelsea Gray, who won 5-on-5 gold with Wilson for Team USA, is often at her best in crunch time. Liz Cambage, who said she feels rejuvenated after sitting out the Olympics, is a major force offensively and defensively. If that's the case the rest of this season, it's the best possible scenario for the Aces.
Cohen: At the Olympic break, I sang the Lynx's praises. My critique was about Minnesota's defense, which is not to be downplayed but is obviously something that can be fixed. In the first two games back from the break, the Lynx held the Liberty to 78 points in a win, and the Sun to 72 points -- which would have been a good stat except that the Lynx scored 60 points. Turning defensive struggles around is a good thing, but not when your offense doesn't step up -- and that is something to watch in the next few games. Still, because the Lynx started the season so poorly but turned it around in such powerful fashion, they could make a run in the playoffs. The consistency they showed during the eight-game winning streak, including two wins over Las Vegas, makes me think they can compete with teams like the Aces and the Storm in the postseason.
That said, the Aces' chemistry and depth are overwhelming. Wilson and Cambage work as well together as any duo in the league. Young is playing great at both ends. And Gray is still slinging the ball in wildly impressive ways. The only thing I'm worried about with the front-runners is how they stay motivated for the rest of the season to keep winning and to keep from peaking before the playoffs.
Just 3½ games separate five teams in the second half of the WNBA standings. Which team -- New York, Washington, Dallas, Los Angeles or Atlanta -- has the biggest potential to make a playoff push?
Cohen: Before the Olympic break, I tabbed the Wings as the best surprise of the season so far and was excited for what they could accomplish in the second half of the season. In addition to the obvious star in Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas has had amazing play from Marina Mabrey (my MIP in 2021), Allisha Gray and Satou Sabally, though I'm worried about her Achilles injury and how much time she might miss. The Wings are entertaining to watch, full of youthful enthusiasm and seem ready to make a playoff push.
Pelton: Despite my answer to the previous question, I'm going with Washington with the return of not just Delle Donne but also Hines-Allen after the 2020 All-WNBA Second Team pick missed 10 of the Mystics' 18 games prior to the Olympic break. That's a huge boost to a short-handed frontcourt.
Lee: Yes, the Wings entered the break on a three-game losing streak, but the remainder of their schedule looks favorable for a possible playoff push, with six of their nine games at home. Ogunbowale is seventh in the league in points per game and leads a team that while young (the Wings are the youngest in the WNBA), showed flashes of potential in each of their matchups against the Storm, which included a buzzer-beater upset.
Voepel: Let's talk about the Los Angeles Sparks. Nneka Ogwumike is back after her knee injury and the Olympic disappointment. There was a scary moment in the first half of Tuesday's 85-80 overtime victory against Atlanta where Ogwumike was hit in the face and then fell awkwardly and left the court with everyone fearing she re-injured her left knee. But coach Derek Fisher said she was probably more "freaked out" than anything; she returned in the second half and nearly had a triple-double, with 13 points, nine rebounds and nine assists.
Ogwumike played 37.5 minutes Tuesday and just less than 31 minutes in Sunday's 75-70 win over Indiana, shooting just two free throws between the two games. Fisher has not hidden his displeasure over that, and has tied it to a narrative that Ogwumike and the Sparks (who had no one in the All-Star Game) are not being respected.
"We have to find a way to make sure that she's being treated the way a player of her caliber deserves to be treated," Fisher said Tuesday. "When we watch the men's game, we don't consistently see former MVPs and All-Stars and Olympians going to the free throw line two times when they play 40 minutes, on a regular basis. You just don't. So it shouldn't be different over here."
This is a familiar kind of "us-against-the-world" coaching tactic, but there is something to it. Candace Parker left for Chicago as a free agent, top draft pick Jasmine Walker was lost early on for the season with a knee injury, Maria Vadeeva isn't going to play in the WNBA this season, Chiney Ogwumike is still out injured -- but the Sparks remain in the playoff race. Kristi Toliver's game-tying buzzer-beater Tuesday helped a lot, giving them the chance to get the OT win.
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Why Get USA Bully Sticks?
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whole system mapping
Goal: Define the problem you’re solving by looking at the whole system and setting your priorities, then ideate solutions and check them against your priorities.
Time investment: Exploring the content, reading examples, and doing the exercises can take as little as an hour and a half, or as much as half a day (or longer, if you do a full product life cycle assessment rather than simple estimates).
Systems thinking can make your product or service more sustainable while meeting users’ needs better. It helps you to step back and look at the big picture, so you’re solving the right problems. Whole System Mapping is just one method for systems thinking. It makes systems thinking more concrete and actionable, by providing a structured process that is visual and collaborative across disciplines. It turns sustainability from a burden into an innovation tool by combining the big picture with a focus on priorities, then enabling more thorough ideation and more radical ideation.
Whole System Mapping is a four-step design method:
- Create a whole system map of your product
- Set priorities based on life cycle assessment (or other quantitative metric) & business strategy
- Brainstorm solutions on your system map, for more thorough and radical ideas
- Choose the winning ideas based on your priorities
View a quick video introduction here:
You can also download the Autodesk Quick Reference Guide below.
Below is a deep-dive video (30 minutes) taking you through the process step-by-step, as on the Exercise page.
Click on the Whole System Mapping Exercise below to get started.
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