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We help businesses maintain OSHA compliance through one-on-one consultations. Consultants identify and assist in correcting site-specific safety and health hazards without assessing any fines or penalties. APPLY FOR A SAFETY CONSULTATION Ensures insurance carriers provide individualized safety assistance when requested Maintains a list of certified safety consultants that offer independent services Helps develop a safety and health management program No cost Missouri Workers' Safety Program We help businesses improve their workplace safety procedures and reduce workers' compensation insurance costs. We start by identifying the needs of your company and then connect you with individualized resources. REQUEST SAFETY AND HEALTH SERVICES Assists miners in implementing safe and healthy work habits Offers customized consultation and implementation services Provides specialized trainings, including safety and health, first aid, substance abuse, mine rescue and more No cost Mine and Cave Safety Program We work to eliminate hazards and reduce accidents in Missouri's mines and show caves. We offer specialized education and training, as well as step-by-step implementation of safety plans that focus on building better habits on the job.

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Song Reader is filled out with lots of fragments of songs, and this is one in which only one tiny excerpt was included. It appears on the back of "Sorry," in a collection of songs about being sorry: "If You're Sorry, Then Why Don't You Look Sorry?," "Are You Really?," "Stop Being A Baby," and "Don't Apologize." Each one has a different pseudonym attached to it, though Beck wrote the short melody/one line of lyrics for each.

https://whiskeyclone.net/ghost/songinfo.php?songID=1312

For Kathleen Weir-West, tapestry happens even off the loom. On a sun-bleached day in late fall, she gazes into her backyard and mentally weaves… Read More Art November 2, 2015 Trading Up By Elizabeth L. Harrison Jan Van Matre likes to fill in the blanks. When the 82-year-old artist sees a vintage photo, she also sees a story she must…

https://www.boldlife.com/author/elizabeth/

Shimla :The ruling Congress in Himachal on Thursday decided to carry out changes in the skill development scheme which it promised in its election manifesto a year ago. Now the minimum age limit for the eligible youth from 18 to 16 years . The minimum educational qualification has been reduced from matriculation to 8 the class . An educated unemployed applicant can apply for the grant of allowance along-with the prescribed documents to the employment exchange where the applicant is obtaining training. The Cabinet approved to reduce VAT from 4 to 2 percent on sales of goods made through CSD canteens to military and ex-military personnel in the state. It approved raising the honorarium of Anganwari workers to Rs 2500 per month from July this year. The decision was taken that the power of all four hydro electric projects being executed by HPPCL will be disposed of through long term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA’s) as is being done by Central Power Sector Undertakings (CPSU’s) . It was decided to allot Sissu (0.80 MW) and Limphu (2.75 MW) small hydroelectric projects in Lahaul-Spiti district to Chandra Valley Hydro Power Projects Cooperative Society Limited and Awa-II (2 MW) SHEP in district Kangra to Him Power Projects. The cabinet also gave approval for fragmentation of 70 MW Harsar hydroelectric project in three stages having capacities of 30 MW, 22 MW & 18 MW. Approval was also granted for fragmentation of 45 MW Bharmour HEP for implementation in two separate stages of 22.5 MW each. The cabinet gave approval for consultancy services for detailed feasibility study and preparation of detailed project report for three traffic tunnels of Bangana-Dhaneta, Holi-Utrala and Bhbbujot. Approval was also given to offer Bangana-Dhaneta tunnel on Built Operate & Transfer (BOT) basis to private parties by inviting International Competitive Bid (ICB). It gave its consent for the proposal of sharing the cost of Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri railway line project as decided by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in 2008. It also agreed to bear half the project cost of Chandigarh-Baddi new rail line as the Railway Board has proposed to fast track this line by including it in A-2 category. It decided to impose ban on felling of species of trees of Poplars, Eucalyptus, Albazzia, Bahuna, Willow and Mulberry in private land.

https://sunpost.in/has-himachal-govt-diluted-skill-dev-scheme/

Socially recognized, acutely felt imprisonment confines highly disproportionately men. Political authorities intentionally and regularly imprison their subjects on the basis of authoritatively defined offenses. Such prisoners, who totaled about ten million persons around the world about the year 2010, undoubtedly suffer from being in prison. They are among the poorest, most oppressed, and most marginalized persons at every level of understanding – from understanding within a prisoner’s own prior community of daily life to abstract evaluation of universal capabilities associated with human flourishing. Prisoners have acutely impoverished lives. Around the world, for every woman prisoner, there are about fifteen men prisoners. The gender ratio of persons in state-imposed punishment is not inscribed in human nature. The most serous forms of punishment are life-disposing punishments: imprisonment, banishment, and death. Sex ratios of persons in life-disposing punishment have varied from about two men per woman to more than thirty men per woman over merely the past four centuries among merely countries in Europe. Over the past two centuries, penal imprisonment has generally shifted toward greater and more uniformly disproportionate imprisonment of men. Variation in the ratio of men to women in prison around the world today appears small relative to this historical experience and to the social, economic, and legal differences among countries. The extent to which prisoners are men is scarcely an issue in public deliberation. The development of more democratic and more extensive public deliberation over the past two centuries has been a powerful force for human freedom. However, developments in public communication have contributed to highly disproportionate imprisonment of men. Most persons, at least outside academia, probably believe that men differ biologically from women in highly significant ways. Many persons intimately appreciate these differences in ordinary life. In contrast, most persons don’t believe and shouldn’t believe that men are essentially more evil or more deserving of punishment than are women. That understanding of human equality has little effect on punishment policy. Imprisoning thirty times as many men as women differs significantly from imprisoning four times as many men as women. A sophisticated person with academic interests might attribute the long-run trend toward more disproportionate imprisonment of men to the social construction of gender. With more intimidating effect, he might attribute more disproportionate imprisonment of men to patriarchy. She would then quickly change the subject. Public discussion of gender has grown greatly over the past few decades. That discussion largely excludes discussion of the highly disproportionate imprisonment of men. Post navigation ← Public Deliberation Not Only Means of Democratic Governance Legal Scholarship’s Immutable Direction on Criminalizing Men → Comments Pingback: Nelson Mandela and South Africa’s Constitutional Court:Increasing Disproportionate Imprisonment of Men | Communicating with Prisoners

http://www.acrosswalls.org/gender-protrusion-imprisonment/

The ILOs latest report shows at least 12 million victims of Forced Labour, with at least 20-billion dollars stolen from the victims, in a growing industry worth more than 30-billion dollars.

https://www.gla.gov.uk/publications/resources/glaa-partner-videos/face-up-to-forced-labour/

Palmin Flanzenbutter was a brand of coconut oil in Germany. They produced numerous trading cards covering a variety of topics in the late 1800s and early 1900s. One set was called ‘Moderne Sports’ and it depicted various sports of the time period. Hockey is the only one of the four major American sports I have seen in the issue. As many old hockey images do, the scene depicts the game being played with a ball instead of a traditional puck. Technically, that sport was ‘bandy’ but often referred to as hockey as ice hockey developed. The back states that the hockey card is No. 4 in the 35th Series and also introduces a special offer. Any collector sending in 200 of the cards would receive a special album. Another type of book was offered in exchange of 100 cards.

https://prewarcards.com/2016/09/08/palmin-flanzenbutter-moderne-sports-set-and-checklist/

You have a lot of options when it comes to finding memory care and support for someone you love. With all of these options, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. The key is to… Read More Explore the Benefits of Natural Light for Those with Dementia September 1st, 2021 Whether we realize it or not, we all crave natural light. Each morning we push our curtains to the edges of our windows, letting as much of the sunlight in as possible. We get excited… Read More Aducanumab Joins the Fight to End Alz as the Latest Approved Treatment August 1st, 2021 Since the discovery of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have been searching for a cure. While we have learned ways to help lower a person’s risk or manage symptoms, we have not been successful in stopping a… Read More Understanding Symptoms of Alzheimer’s & Other Forms of Dementia February 1st, 2021 Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are often used interchangeably; however, these two terms refer to different conditions. Think of them as a square and a rectangle. A square is a rectangle, but a rectangle is not… Read More Connecting with the Staff at Your Loved One’s Memory Care Community October 1st, 2020 When a parent or family member transitions into a memory care community, it is important that you develop a relationship with the caregivers and team members who work there. These individuals are the people that…

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We are pleased to announce that our staff team has been recruited. Check out our ‘Meet The Team’ section in order to see the team. We have recruited a team of people who care passionately about improving the lives of children in care.

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Seychelles. According to Victoria is the capital city of Seychelles, a country located in Eastern Africa. Parliament’s largest party group, the Seychelles Democratic Alliance, protested in March against the government’s plans to enforce an agreement on defense cooperation with India. (The Seychelles do not have a parliamentary system and the president, who is both head of state and government, does not need the support of a majority in the National Assembly.) The collaboration includes a military base that India wants to build on one of Seychelles’s outer islands. In addition to the reluctance for a foreign power to place a military base on the Seychelles’ territory, the opposition feared too great an Indian influence on the country’s economy. According to the government, the cooperation will strengthen coastguard in the work against illegal fishing, drug smuggling and piracy. According to Abbreviationfinder: SYC is an three letter acronym for Seychelles. In February it was announced that two sea areas totaling 210,000 square kilometers were created. These should be protected from oil exploration and other major projects and fishing should be restricted. The project was made possible through an agreement with the US nature conservation group Nature Conservancy. Under the agreement, the Seychelles are to expand their protected marine areas to help the country repay part of its government debt. By 2018, the Nature Conservancy had raised $ 21 million for this purpose. In 2022, it is said that 410,000 square kilometers, corresponding to approximately 30% of the country’s sea areas, will be protected against virtually all human impact. POPULATION AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS By 1998, according to United Nations estimates, the population had reached 76. 000 residents, with an average annual growth fell to ‘ 1, 5 % in the period 1990 – 97. The distribution of the population is rather uneven: almost 90 % of the residents live on the largest island, Mahé. The only major urban center is the capital, Victoria, which also performs port functions. The economy of the Seychelles, up to the seventies based on subsistence agriculture, has a modernized structure, as indicated by the percentage composition of GDP: the contribution of the primary sector was limited to 4.3 %, that of the secondary sector it settled at 24.9 %, the remaining share belongs to the tertiary sector which employs 72.3 % of the active population. In the period 1990 – 97, thanks to the expansion of tourism, GDP grew on average at an annual rate of 3.3 %. In the early 1990s, the government launched a five-year development plan (1990 – 94) aimed mainly at attracting foreign capital. In 1995, steps were taken to transform the Seychelles into an offshore financial center and in an important air and sea traffic hub for the Indian Ocean area. Other interventions were aimed at the creation of an export free zone and the privatization of tourist facilities belonging to the state (hotels and port services in the capital). Despite the recent development processes and the economic policy measures undertaken by the government, the foreign debt remains high and constitutes the main obstacle to be overcome in order to consolidate the economic system. The most widespread agricultural crops are represented by the coconut palm, banana tree, tea. Fishing has become increasingly important since the 1980s, so much so that in 1996 the sale of fresh and preserved fish (tuna) covered over 28% of the total export value. Significant revenues come from the sale of fishing licenses in the territorial waters of the archipelago to fleets of foreign countries. The industry has developed almost exclusively the food sector (beer, preserves, mineral waters) and the tobacco processing sector (cigarettes). Tourism is constantly expanding.

https://www.ethnicityology.com/seychelles.html

Cinema has long dreamt of how the world could look in years to come. Over the past century, movies have imagined gadgets and gizmos, futuristic fashion and even the political world of tomorrow. But what about the once-futuristic films that were set in formerly far-flung years – years which have since passed? Here we’ll take a look at how accurately some of these films predicted the world we live in today. 20. Blade Runner Set in Los Angeles in 2019, the 1982 cult classic Blade Runner imagines a future in which synthetic humans work on space colonies. Starring Harrison Ford, this film experimented with motion-controlled photography to produce some truly futuristic special effects. What the film got right: The digital billboards seen throughout Blade Runner are eerily accurate. (There are about 9,600 of them in the US today.) We’re also currently seeing the development of more humanoid robots with complex facial expressions, though they won’t be confused for real people any time soon. What it got wrong: Space tourism sadly remains the pursuit of a few billionaires. What’s more, characters in Blade Runner generally travel by spinner, a type of jet-propelled flying car, whereas here in 2020 we continue to drive wheeled vehicles. Although flying cars are in development across the world, their widespread use is still a pretty distant dream. 19. Westworld A Western theme park with ultra-realistic android characters becomes a death trap once its robots malfunction. 1973’s Westworld, which was set one decade in the future on its release, inspired the modern HBO TV series of the same name. What the film got right: Extremely expensive theme park tickets were among the film’s accurate guesses: Westworld costs $1,000 per person per day to visit, something which might have seemed far-fetched in 1973 (or 1983) but doesn’t so much anymore. It has been predicted that the immersive new Star Wars: Galactic Star Cruiser hotel in the Walt Disney Resort for one will charge $1,000 per person per day when it opens in 2021. What it got wrong: Westworld’s robotic rebellions and AI vengeance, not to mention perfectly lifelike androids, remain firmly in the realm of fantasy. Even so, the technology is becoming advanced enough that one particularly famous robot, Sophia, was recently granted citizenship in Saudi Arabia. 18. 2001: A Space Odyssey Made mid-Space Race but set in the year 2001, this 1968 epic sees a supercomputer guiding humans to uncover the mystery of a strange artefact on the moon. Director Stanley Kubrick’s film was so technically impressive that for decades conspiracy theorists have claimed the auteur filmmaker helped NASA ‘fake’ the 1969 moon landing. What the film got right: Impressively, the sheer number of correct predictions made by this film are too many to list here. These include video-calling, tablet computers, the International Space Station and space robotics. What it got wrong: Though many technological advances were correctly predicted by 2001: A Space Odyssey, computers are still exclusive to work environments in the film’s fictional future. Even this film underestimated just how fundamental computers would become in our everyday lives. 17. Back to the Future Part II Partially set in 2015, Back to the Future Part II has heroes Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel to the future to save Marty’s own child. The second instalment in director Robert Zemickis’ trilogy has been listed by many critics as one of the greatest sequels of all time. What the film got right: Drones, fingerprint and iris scanners and Google Glass-style devices all feature in this prescient film, as do hoverboards (although the ones we actually have today aren’t quite so impressive). The film also suggests that hands-free video games are widespread in its fictional 2015, as other children scoff at Marty for playing an aged shooter game in the novelty Café 80s. What it got wrong: While the film wasn’t wrong about future generations paying for youthful looks, Back to the Future Part II imagines far more than Botox or plastic surgery – at one point, Doc wanders off to a clinic for a full medical rejuvenation, where he’s given a complete blood transfusion and a brand new spleen and colon. Meanwhile, Doc and Marty discover that lawyers have been outlawed in the future in order to streamline the justice system, something that has obviously not come to pass. 16. 2012 A terrifying series of natural disasters prompt the evacuation of Los Angeles in this 2009 blockbuster. 2012 sees director Roland Emmerich continue to exercise his appetite for mass destruction, previously explored in Independence Day, Godzilla and The Day After Tomorrow. John Cusack stars as a father struggling to predict his family as the world literally starts to fall apart all around them. The film borrows from Western misunderstandings of Mayan mythology, including the belief that the world would end in 2012. What the film got right: The film does correctly predict flooding in parts of New York City in 2012, though the scale was nothing like that in the disaster movie. In reality, Hurricane Sandy flooded streets and subways in NYC, and it caused massive power outages. What it got wrong: Aside from its incorrectly apocalyptic vision, the film also miscalculates Arnold Schwarzenegger’s political future. At one point in the film, we see an emergency broadcast from Schwarzenegger as Governor of California – but the star was in fact out of office by 2011, as he had by then finished his second term in power. 15. Strange Days A complete box office bomb on release, this sci-fi thriller from director Kathryn Bigelow has grown considerably in popularity since it came out in 1995. In Strange Days, which was then set four years in the future, Los Angeles descends into complete chaos under martial law, and a former police officer (played by Ralph Fiennes) becomes a black market dealer. What the film got right: Our hero deals in virtual reality clips which are often pornographic in nature – and he has to handle moral conundrums about their distribution, predicting many of the issues we now face with adult content and footage of real-life violence on the internet. He’s also left with video evidence of a violent racist attack, and he fears civil unrest if it reaches the public domain. What it got wrong: The film doesn’t anticipate widespread internet usage or social media. As a result, among the film’s most outdated elements are the physical MiniDiscs – a technology that was already waning in popularity by 1999 in our world – that the characters have to carry with them. Physical media is of course far trickier to purchase and distribute than illicit material distributed online today. 14. Real Steel Human boxers are ousted by android alternatives in this quirky futuristic sports drama from director Shawn Levy. This bizarre 2011 sci-fi twist on the classic Rocky template stars Hugh Jackman and Dakota Goyo, and is set in 2020. What the film got right: Just a year after the release of Real Steal, the Syfy Network announced a TV series called Robot Combat League. In this reality competition show, which ran for two series, opposing teams don exo-suits to fight rounds as eight-foot humanoid robots. What it got wrong: The demise of human boxing is still only a very distant possibility, its main competitor being Mixed Martial Arts rather than anything involving robots. Boxing has in fact enjoyed a popular resurgence over the past few years, with popular YouTubers entering the ring and online betting on the sport only increasing internationally. 13. Terminator 2: Judgement Day Directed by James Cameron, this 1991 blockbuster sequel imagines the years 1995, 1997 and 2029. In the latter year, humans train for battle with Skynet, an artificial intelligence intent on nuclear apocalypse. What the film got right: In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald in 2017, Cameron pointed out that many military and surveillance predictions in the Terminator franchise had come true. “When we live in a world… [in which there are] serious discussions at high levels about the ethics of robotic combat platforms having autonomous kill capability, you’re talking about Terminators and you’re talking about Skynet,” he said. What it got wrong: Fortunately, we are not yet passing military decision-making over to machines – though drone campaigner Chris Cole told the BBC in 2011 that the Terminator franchise can serve as a warning. “It’s a fictional scenario… which we are some distance away from,” he said, “but it’s becoming easier to imagine because of the push towards speed.” 12. Escape from New York Director John Carpenter’s downbeat 1981 thriller imagined a 1997 in which the USA had taken a turn for the worse. Escape from New York‘s opening narration tells us that a 400% increase in crime across the nation leads to New York City being repurposed as a maximum security prison. What the film got right: Escape from New York arrived at a time when there was widespread anxiety about the growing crime rate in New York – and the movie was correct in its assumption that things were only going to get worse. All through the 80s and 90s, gang violence in the Big Apple was a major problem, with the city in some in some ways becoming not too far removed from the chaotic, gang-dominated landscape seen in Carpenter’s film. What it got wrong: The odds of New York City ever being converted into a prison are, of course, extraordinarily slim. The city’s police cracked down hard on crime in the 90s, and today New York is as prosperous and popular with tourists as it has ever been. Likewise, most of what was predicted by the film’s 2013-set sequel Escape from LA (in which Los Angeles is also turned into a prison after being largely destroyed by earthquakes) has not come to pass either. 11. Pacific Rim Director Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 sci-fi action blockbuster presents an epic spectacle of giant robots battling similarly giant aliens. Beginning with an initial alien attack taking place in the year of the film’s release, we then cut forward to the late days of the war in 2020. What the film got right: Well, it’s fair to say that some of us have been sensing the world was about to end in 2020 – but in reality, it was Covid-19 presenting a potentially apocalyptic threat, rather than gargantuan Kaiju. Pacific Rim did however predict advancements in interfaces between the human brain and computer technology, which are slowly coming closer to being a reality; Elon Musk is reportedly delving into this territory with his Neuralink. What it got wrong: As far as we’re aware, scientists haven’t yet discovered a portal at the bottom of the Pacific ocean which bridges the gap between our plane of existence and a terrifying netherworld populated by giant monsters. So we can all breathe a sigh of relief there. Nor, sadly, are human beings piloting mech suits the size of skyscrapers just yet – even if a functioning, life-size replica of iconic anime robot Mobile Suit Gundam was recently unveiled in Japan. 10. 12 Monkeys Directed by Terry Gilliam, this bleak sci-fi thriller from 1995 stars Bruce Willis as a man sent back in time to save the world. However, things go badly wrong when the would-be saviour is arrested and thrown into a mental institution. What the film got right: This is one of those films to have become more than a little eerie to revisit in the wake of Covid-19, as Willis travels back in time to help avert a viral outbreak that wipes out most of the world’s population. Of course, this didn’t happen in 1996, but the 2020 pandemic is the closest we’ve come to seeing such a nightmare made true in modern times. What it got wrong: Happily, while the events of 2020 have been catastrophic by any standards, they have not resulted in the total devastation of our species, nor the complete breakdown of our society. Plus there’s the matter of time travel remaining nothing more than a theoretical possibility at this point – but then, Willis’ character wasn’t meant to be sent back in time until 2035… 9. The Running Man Adapted from one of the few novels Stephen King wrote under his short-lived pseudonym Richard Bachman, this 1987 sci-fi thriller takes place in the then-distant year of 2019. The explosive dystopian fantasy sees a wrongfully accused Arnold Schwarzenegger literally running for his life in a gladiatorial event broadcast live on national television. What the film got right: In its own way, The Running Man can certainly be considered a precursor to the reality TV craze that took off in a big way in the late 90s and still hasn’t subsided. On a grimmer note, the film also shows the authorities using excessive force against peaceful protesters, and deepfake-style technology utilised to falsely implicate the innocent. What it got wrong: Whilst modern reality television can often be cruel, happily we’re not at the stage where a mass audience tunes in to watch capital punishment. By stark contrast, the past decade has seen motions in the United Nations pushing for a global ban on the death penalty. 8. Freejack This 1991 sci-fi thriller is largely forgotten today, and with good reason: it’s a pretty bad film. Set in the year 2009, Freejack sees Emilio Estevez on the run from a futuristic bounty hunter, played by Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger in one of his few film roles (and certainly his most regrettable). Still, Freejack hinges on a neat idea: Estevez stars as a Formula One driver who is about to die in a car crash when his body is teleported 18 years into the future. What the film got right: Estevez discovers he’s been brought forward in time so that his young, healthy but legally dead body can be used to house the consciousness of ailing billionaire Anthony Hopkins, the boss of Estevez’s former girlfriend Rene Russo. The idea of a person’s consciousness being digitally uploaded in such a manner remains science fiction at present, but it is an area of serious research. Advocates of this proposed life extension technique claim it is theoretically possible, and that much of the technology needed already exists. What it got wrong: Again, mind uploading may be possible in theory, but it’s still impossible in practice. Much the same can of course be said of time travel. Also, Freejack sees Estevez get body-snatched through time because the young people of 2009 were too heavily contaminated by living in a world without an ozone layer. While pollution remains a serious concern, happily it hasn’t reduced us all to mutants just yet. (And when was the last time you even heard anyone talk about the ozone?) 7. Akira On top of Blade Runner and The Running Man, another enduring sci-fi classic takes place in an imagined 2019: the groundbreaking 1987 anime Akira. Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo (who also created the original Manga series on which the film is based), it’s one of the most acclaimed and influential animated movies ever. What the film got right: Akira’s spectacular climax takes place in Neo-Tokyo’s new Olympic stadium. At one point we see a sign advertising the fact that in 2020 this stadium will host the Olympic Games; graffiti underneath this reads, ‘Just cancel it.’ It’s been widely remarked in 2020 how eerily prescient this was: Tokyo was indeed poised to host the Olympics in 2020, until the pandemic forced its cancellation. What it got wrong: Happily, the cancellation of the Olympics is about the only unpleasant prediction for the future that Akira got right. The film opens with the original city of Tokyo being destroyed in a nuclear explosion in 1988, which thankfully never happened in reality. Nor, to the best of our knowledge, has military research into psychic phenomena resulted in the existence of super-powered telekinetic youngsters, as featured in this film. 6. The Abyss The film that James Cameron made between Aliens and Terminator 2 tends to be one of the least frequently discussed works on the famed writer-director’s resume. Today, The Abyss is most commonly remembered for its pioneering early use of CGI, and for the infamously tense conditions under which it was made, with much of the cast refusing to discuss the film or ever work with Cameron again. It’s also easy to forget, given that the film was made in 1989, that it was set a few years into the future (1994, to be exact). What the film got right: One of The Abyss’s most striking technological predictions was the use of breathable liquid in deep sea diving. As improbable as this might seem, liquid ventilation is scientifically possible and has been used successfully on humans, although not under the same circumstances as in this film. The extended director’s cut of The Abyss also sees Earth struck by devastating tsunamis, of which we have seen several in the past two decades. What it got wrong: While it’s certainly true that we don’t know the full extent of the life forms that exist in the deepest, uncharted regions of the ocean, we certainly don’t have any indication that it houses sentient water-based life forms like those featured in The Abyss. The film also takes its share of scientific liberties in other, less extravagant areas. While deep sea divers can indeed suffer high pressure nervous syndrome, this impairs their motor and neurological functions rather than turning them into homicidal maniacs as it does with Michael Biehn’s character. Likewise, it may be physically possible for someone to be revived 10-15 minutes after drowning as happens with Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio in the film, but not without incurring severe brain damage. 5. I Am Legend This 2007 film is based on the 1954 novel by Richard Matheson, previously adapted as The Last Man on Earth with Vincent Price, and The Omega Man with Charlton Heston. Will Smith stars as Robert Neville, who might be the only human left alive following a viral outbreak that has turned the world’s population into vampire-like creatures. What the film got right: I Am Legend is another film that’s become a somewhat eerie watch today, as it presents a worst-case scenario for a global pandemic. The film made another, more innocent prediction: the existence of a Batman V Superman movie. A poster for the superhero crossover film (which was in development at the time) was included as an Easter Egg; the film itself would eventually reach screens in 2016. What it got wrong: Again, as with 12 Monkeys, the pandemic predicted in I Am Legend was considerably nastier than the one we’ve had to deal with in reality. While Covid-19 has had serious consequences, it thankfully hasn’t turned us all into monsters who only come out at night. 4. Timecop This futuristic 1994 action movie was the biggest hit of leading man Jean-Claude Van Damme’s career. Set in a year that was then a decade in the future, Timecop casts Van Damme as a police officer enrolled into a new, top secret division utilising time travel technology. What the film got right: You’d be forgiven for thinking a movie as cartoonish as Timecop wouldn’t make any plausible predictions of the future, but the movie did get one thing right: the development of self-driving cars. This technology might not have been as advanced as that shown in this movie in our 2004, but autonomous vehicles have come forward leaps and bounds in recent years. What it got wrong: Unsurprisingly, the main thing this time travel adventure got wrong about the future was the development of time travel technology itself. It wasn’t there by 2004, and it still isn’t here in 2020. On top of which, if we prescribe to the possible realities of time travel as described in Avengers: Endgame, Timecop is one of the many films based around the misconception that travelling back in time would enable you to literally change history. 3. Runaway This 1984 sci-fi thriller may not be too well remembered today, even though it came from the imagination of Westworld and Jurassic Park creator Michael Crichton. Crichton wrote and directed the futuristic tale, which casts Tom Selleck as a cop assigned to investigate robots that have gone rogue and started murdering humans. What the film got right: Runaway centres on the threat of remotely controlled robots being used for nefarious ends – which can be seen as pre-emptive of the drone technology of today. As we have seen in recent years, drones which are ostensibly designed for benevolent purposes – leisure, photography, delivery of packages – can easily be used to nefarious ends with minor modifications. What it got wrong: Today’s drones are airborne, using helicopter-like rotors, and not much like the crawling spider-like robots featured in Runaway. The film also features smart bullets, which utilise similar technology to heat-seeking missiles to lock onto a target; happily, these remain a fiction. 2. Just Imagine A bizarre musical comedy from 1930, Just Imagine is set in a bustling New York in 1980. The film from director David Butler was an early, pioneering work in big screen science fiction. It follows the adventures of a 1930s man brought back from the dead and set loose in the futuristic city. What the film got right: The synthetic rum which our heroes sip is not far from the real-life creation of distiller Bryan Davis. He makes synthetically-aged rum, which supposedly takes only six days to develop the taste of a 20-year-old rum. The film also foresees cities bursting with overpasses and suspension bridges, which weren’t commonplace at the time of production. What it got wrong: Though this film correctly predicts the enduring popularity of skyscrapers, it pictures 250-floor buildings, which are a little over-ambitious. To this day, the highest number of storeys in any building is found in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, which is 163 storeys high. More improbably, the film depicts vending machines from which one can purchase babies, while all food has been replaced by pills in its imagined 1980. 1. Americathon Set in 1998 but released in 1979, this comedy stars John Ritter, Fred Willard and a young Jay Leno. The film presents a satirical vision of a possible future that would not have seemed too far-fetched at the time. In this imagined future, the USA has run out of oil and gas, and its government is facing bankruptcy. What the film got right: The cultural predictions in this film are impressive. In a car-free world, the populace takes to bikes, jogging and roller-skating, and so the everyday garb comes the tracksuit. Though almost two decades early, this prediction measures up well to the modern athleisure trend – comfortable and athletic outfits have become a familiar sight on runways and in workplaces alike over the past five years. What it got wrong: Americathon’s vision of an oil-free future has not borne out – in fact, the USA’s daily oil consumption has not changed much at all over the past 20 years. The film also sees the US government relocate from Washington DC to California, and finds it struggling with its debt to the clothes company Nike. Neither of those things have come to pass.

https://www.eightieskids.com/films-of-futures-past-what-did-they-predict-about-the-world-today/

Getting your child to sleep can be challenging. With so many distractions nowadays, it’s easy for kids to lose track of time and lose sleep. A study reveals that lack…

http://juliancenterforsleep.com/category/child-sleep-problems/behavioral-problems/

Three seemingly unrelated fields are becoming ever more intertwined in our everyday patient management. Learning Objectives: Understanding myopia control is important, but having an arsenal of treatment options to control it, is just as necessary. Understanding toric RGPs is a necessary step in understanding how to fit OrthoK. In order to maximise success with any form of contact lenses, managing dry eye is becoming an ever more important part of proper patient care. Even if you are not active in contact lenses, dry eye management is becoming an increasingly important cornerstone of optometric and ophthalmological care. As a Cornea & Contact Lens Society, we cover all the bases. Presentations and Workshop topics have been chosen based on feedback from recent graduates and experienced practitioners alike, who are seeking educational topics relating to general and speciality contact lenses, dry eye and myopia control. Monica Jong will share the latest developments in myopia management. Sam Lee will present the latest data from the WATOM study and discuss the ramifications. Art Epstein will join us virtually from Arizona USA, for Part II of his Dry Eye Masterclass. Part 1 was very well received in our 2020 CV19 Masterclass Webinar. The event will also feature interactive workshops; one on fitting toric RGPs with live fitting on a real patient and another on dry eye and the ocular surface. There will also be briefings and updates from our sponsors. Masterclass Perth will be an informative event primarily focused on delivering information for those who aspire to develop speciality skills but don’t know where to start.

https://myopiainstitute.org/events/cornea-contact-lens-society-of-australia-wa-masterclass/

Retreatants are welcome to walk the grounds of Siena Center, which includes a natural prairie, a path through the woods, and the beach along Lake Michigan.

https://www.sienaretreatcenter.org/grounds

Stanley Coopersmith is a bullied student at West Andover Military Acadamy, abused by both staff and students. Discovering an ancient book belonging to a mediaevil Satanist, Coopersmith plots an unholy revenge. Apple II Coopersmith uses the computer for his schoolwork initially, but his extracurricular uses of it include translating Latin texts and raising the devil.

http://www.starringthecomputer.com/feature.html?f=51

Was able to wake up a bit later than normal and go get the dog up. Feed her and spend some time with her. That was good. Then had a friend come up and we went and hit a few balls at the range and then played 9 holes. Was a good time. Didn’t go very good at all, but did par two of the nine holes. I have finished up the front landscaping for now. Burried the last part of the sprinkler system I wanted to get done(still have 2 leaks to fix but not worried at this point, have to plumb into house perminatly also). Have 12 day lilies I want to plant still. 8 on side of house and 4 in front. Once those are completed I will have all plans of land scaping finished. I want to at least work on one more spot this year but might wait until fall to do it.

https://blog.newy.org/2003/07/30/great-day-off-yesterday/

Graber tightly woven natural shades feature earthy colors and asymmetric textures that can transform your space into a relaxing retreat. Choose from a variety of renewable materials such as bamboo, reeds, grass, or jute.

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There are two Pac-12 cornerbacks that could be potential targets for the Green Bay Packers in the upcoming draft. Let’s take a look at them. The California Golden Bears and Stanford Cardinals both held their pro days yesterday. The two PAC-12 teams both have cornerbacks that could be potential fits with the Green Bay Packers as they look to add more talent to that position through the NFL Draft. Camryn Bynum, CAL Bynum was a four-year starter and a two-time captain at Cal. He finished his career with 184 tackles, eight tackles for loss, one sack, six interceptions, and 28 pass deflections. During his time at Cal, he earned multiple all-conference accolades, but he said his biggest honor during his collegiate career was being voted team captain by his teammates. “It means everything to me,” Bynum said. “To just see how my teammates view me as a player and as a person. Being a captain is the highest honor that I’ve had. I’ve had accolades like first-team this and second-team that, but being a captain is how my teammates view me and that means more than anything.” At Cal’s Pro Day, Bynum posted a 40-yard time of 4.49, silencing the critics that he’s too slow to stick at cornerback when he reaches the next level. “I think today went great,” Bynum said. “Most of all I had fun. I’ve been training for three and a half months now…My biggest goal was to show what I can do.” What Bynum can do is bring a physical presence to a secondary. He’s got good size and he’s a very willing tackler in run support. Bynum’s greatest strength may be his high football IQ. That high football IQ helps him overcome his lack of “elite” athleticism. A player that Bynum looks up to and tries to model his game after is Richard Sherman. “He’s a real great technician,” Bynum said. “Not the craziest athletic guy…He’s not a super burner like that. His mental approach to the game and his technique are second to none…We play a similar technique.” Bynum does have the versatility and skill-set to play out on the boundary, in the slot or even move to safety. That type of versatility will make him an attractive option for the Packers when day three of the drat rolls around. Even if Bynum doesn’t make an impact on defense during his rookie season, there is no doubt that he could turn into a special teams ace on coverage units from day one. Paulson Adebo, Stanford It’s all about the ball production with Adebo. The Stanford cornerback finished his two-year career as a Cardinal with eight interceptions and 27 pass deflections. Adebo has a high football IQ and does a great jump of jumping routes to make plays on the ball. He looks like a wide receiver and has natural ball skills. “My favorite corner of all-time is Charles Woodson,” Adebo said. “That’s somebody I look at as far as being a complete football player. Somebody that can come up and tackle. Somebody that can make interceptions, that causes fumbles. That’s somebody I look at and try to be that kind of player, as far as being the ultimate playmaker.” At Stanford’s pro day, Adebo clocked a 40-time of 4.42 and recorded a vertical of 36.5 inches. He put up 18 reps on the bench and had a time of 6.71 in the three-cone and a 4.13 in the short shuttle. In the position drills, Adebo said that he wanted to show scouts that he can flip his hips and has the agility and lateral quickness to handle man coverage at the next level. “Just playing lower,” Adebo said. “Getting out of my breaks smoother. Just fine-tuning the small techniques of playing corner…whether it’s flipping my hips and making sure I’m low.” Adebo is likely to go in the third round or early in the fourth round. As stated earlier in this article, the Packers need to add more talent behind Alexander at the cornerback position, and with Adebo’s ball skills he could be a fine addition to that position group at 1265 Lombardi Avenue.

https://gameonwi.com/green-bay-packers/pair-of-pac-12-cbs-possible-targets-packers/

Rachel Roy’s curvy girl friendly line, RACHEL Rachel Roy has it pros and cons like everything in life—we finally have cute clothes (about time it is 2016 after all) and it embraces different curvy body types, not just accentuating the typical hourglass shape. Unfortunately, though, you can only buy what they call “select pieces” online, so if you want a certain piece, it’s a toss up to see if they still have it on the rack or if you can figure out your size when purchasing online. You won’t really know what to expect in stores or line, kind of like when you go to a sample sale hoping for a designer handbag with a major discount but all that’s left is wallets and keychains. So what makes Rachel Roy any different from the other designers? For one she’s actually trying to change the industry and in her recent interview with USA Today she talked about her efforts to improve her own line and what she thinks the industry doesn’t recognize. Cute dress. Hope we can find it in stores. She readily admits that curvy women don’t want anything different than any other women, the desire for cute clothes is universal, but for curvy women there’s a definite need for fit to be more specific. She commented, “Why are we not thinking in equal terms as much? It’s not the shape or the size of humanity you come in it’s the work you are doing. Men and women in their roles, African American, white everything in between, to skinny to curvy. People should be looked at as people, now more than ever. Hopefully there is a little more shaming if you don’t do that.” Thinking about ways to make designers more inclusive. Rachel went on to encourage women to voice their opinion on social media, and tell it like it is so that the industry can no longer ignore curvy women. Can you imagine what would happen if all the curvy women all over the world protested designers and forced them to see that being inclusive should no longer be an option? It would literally be an awakening—a revolution of sorts. Even if that never happened, designers are taking note of comments and backlash that they receive online so it’s worth saying something rather than staying silent and complaining about the lack of curvy girl friendly clothing lines. So the next time one of your favorite designers doesn’t include a curvy woman on the runway, or someone comes out with a collaboration that’s only for tall girls, tell them how you feel—you never know who’s watching.

http://runwayriot.com/2016/03/16/rachel-roy-actually-wants-you-to-shames-designers-who-dont-think-in-equal-terms/

Caroline and I enjoy photography. We don’t have a lot of time to really develop skills, but like having collections of photos. When we went to New York in 2008, we planned to get our first SLR camera. Instead we got ripped off and came home with a point & shoot pretending to be an SLR (Panasonic DMC-FZ1) having paid twice what a consumer SLR should cost. This time we were more careful and calculated and I managed to find a brilliant bargain for a Canon 450D – an actual SLR! We picked it up from Comet last night and had a play around.

http://fredsherbet.com/2009/12/first-slr/

No Flame - Burning ordinary candles is hazardous due to the risk of fire. The electrical method of heating a candle reduces this risk massively and means that the user does not have to check or worry about fire safety in the same way as with a flame-lit candle. The only possible risk of fire comes from the electrical element of the appliance, or if a flammable material comes into contact with the heated plate. More Efficient - Flame-lit candles do not burn the entire candle, as the wick burns out before the wax is used up. A candle warmer will melt all the wax and will also last longer, as the lower heat will break down the wax at a slower rate. No Lighting Issues - Problems may occur when trying to light a candle. If a candle is situated in a small jar, gaining access in order to light it is hard. At other times the wick may have burned down, making it fiddly and difficult to connect with the flame in order to light. Candle warmers start melting the stick at the press of a button. Better Scent - An absence of a flame means the scent is unmasked by smoke. Many candle warmer products have built-in fans, which blows the scent more evenly around the room, providing a better distribution. Global Candle and Air Fresheners Market Research The global candles market was valued at US$ 7.5 billion in 2016, and is expected to reach US$ 11.70 billion by 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2017 to 2025. Consumers are increasingly purchasing candles for their home decor, and for aromatherapy-like stress reduction and relaxation. The ease of purchase as well as the availability of various type of candles on multiple distribution channels is prompting more and more people to purchase these products. From BusinessWire According to Euromonitor, the US Air Fresheners market is US$ 4.8 billion in 2016, up 3.2% from the previous year. The US Air Fresheners market increased 15.3% for 5 years from 2011 to 2016. The Candle and Electric air fresheners account for more than 65% of total sales. The Candle category was also popular as interior accessories and gifts, and the sales rate increased. From EuroMonitor Korean Scented Candle Market Research The Korean Fragrance market size is growing by 5% per year, the candle and diffuser have been major players. The distribution industry has also significantly increased its product line-up to reflect the trend. The Sales of scented candle at Shinsegae Department Stores grew by more than double digits each year, 82% in 2010, 58% in 2011 and 65% in 2012, up 58% from last year. The Candle and fragrance brands at Lotte Department Stores also reported 40% sales increase in 2012 and 41% in 2013. In addition, the social commerce Coupang has also increased its monthly sales by 26% upon parallel importing Yankee candle.

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We’re just a little lit journal looking to celebrate modern womanhood, stretchmarks, period blood, finding joy in raising your voice, and subverting the patriarchy one piece of art at a time. Check out our masthead here. Subscribe The Winner of the “I’m Speaking” Poetry Contest is “I Don’t Feel Safe.” by Maggie Swofford read it here! mission statement Serpentine exists to provide a platform that amplifies the voices of all who identify on the femme side of the spectrum, and those who have experienced womanhood. We are the microphone for voices silenced by a society created by and for cis-het men. It is our mission to create a community for feminine folx, and create a safe space to share stories, experiences, and art through different mediums such as: poetry, short fiction, music, photography, and performance arts. Make us cry, make us laugh, show us what it means to be you. featured work Leave Our Bodies Be by Karina Sorensen Statement: Through the incessant bombardment of unrealistically Photoshopped women shown in the media, women need to stay strong & remember that all body types, shapes, & sizes are worthy & should be celebrated. ♀ Description: Stop motion animation, charcoal on Bristol board Follow this link to view:

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Stuart Skelton, one of the world’s leading tenors and Wagnerians releases his debut solo recording Shining Knight on ABC Classics, available from July 20, 2018. Performing with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra conducted by Asher Fisch, Shining Knight features arias from many of the roles that have become synonymous with Stuart Skelton – Parsifal, Lohengrin, Siegmund…

https://soundslikesydney.com.au/tag/stuart-skelton-debut-recording

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More and more people have turned to walking as a means of getting around. As the roads in Arlington — and everywhere else for that matter — become busier and busier, walking can be more efficient than driving, on occasion. Busy streets also equate to hazardous walking conditions, however. Pedestrians must be more vigilant than ever when crossing busy intersections. Failing to do so can put you in a perilous situation — one in which you, or your family, could come to regret. The Arlington pedestrian accident lawyers with Fulgham Hampton Law Group take each case personally. Just like everyone else living and working in the Arlington area, Fulgham Hampton’s pedestrian collision lawyers are pedestrians themselves. They know what it is like to combat heavy traffic while walking. That is why the Arlington pedestrian accident lawyers with Fulgham Hampton advocate zealously for their clients who have been run down by a careless Arlington driver. What makes walking in Arlington so Dangerous? There are five primary reasons attributed to motor vehicle operators that make walking in Arlington dangerous. Those reasons are: Speeding, Aggressive driving or road rage, Texting while driving or distracted driving, Intoxicated operation, and Fatigued driving. A driver whose behavior falls below that which an ordinarily prudent and careful person would otherwise engage is negligent. Indeed, a driver that involves any one of these behaviors or drives while participating in a combination of these factors puts pedestrians in danger of being struck by a car. Pedestrians must also be aware that Texas law requires them to be careful when walking. Failing to walk carefully, such as not staying in the crosswalk when crossing the street, also known as jaywalking, will jeopardize your claim for damages against the driver who hit you. Pedestrians in Texas who do not cross within the boundaries of a crosswalk must yield the right of way to vehicles. Many people take the lives in their hands by jaywalking. Conversely, motor vehicle operators must grant the right of way to pedestrians crossing in the crosswalks of Arlington. Auto insurance companies will stop at nothing to find a reason to reduce the value of your claim. So, not only are you safer if you follow a few rules while walking, you are taking viable defenses away from greedy insurance companies. Other safety tips for pedestrians include: Always walk on the sidewalk because nearly every pedestrian accident occurs in the roadway, If the road has no sidewalk walk on the left as far over as you can facing traffic, Do not walk out from in between parked cars or step out in front of a bus or other large vehicle, Always cross at intersections, even if there is no crosswalk and remember to look left, right, and then left again before walking, and Make eye contact with drivers who are passing you to make sure that they see you before you start to cross the street. Injuries in Arlington Pedestrian Accidents Many pedestrians die each year in Texas car accidents. In 2016, 678 walkers lost their lives in Texas. There were over 21% fewer pedestrian deaths in 2015. If your loved one died while walking in Arlington, you could be eligible to file a wrongful death claim against the driver and any other party who could be responsible for the tragic death of your loved one. If you or your family member was fortunate to survive a collision with a motor vehicle, you could receive compensation for: Past medical expenses, Future medical costs, Lost wages and economic advantage, Future wage loss and economic opportunities, Past and future pain, suffering, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life, and Punitive damages, if applicable. Call Fulgham Hampton Law Group for Additional Information The Arlington pedestrian accident attorneys with Fulgham Hampton Law Group will stand by your side and vigorously fight for your rights to recover damages for your injuries and losses. Call Fulgham Hampton Law Group today at 817-697-4400 to start your legal claim. Remember that time is limited so you must act now.

https://www.fhlawgroup.com/arlington-personal-injury-lawyer/pedestrian-accidents/

Yang did his DPhil in the Department of Computer Science, working with Andrew Simpson on security and privacy problems and, in particular, the privacy issues on mobile devices (completed 2018).

https://www.cybersecurity.ox.ac.uk/about-us/people/yang-liu

Everything about this shirt is gorgeous: the fabric, how it’s sewn, and how it fits. Worth every penny and I will be a customer forever. I have two more coming to me and will be placing another order soon to replace and phase out all of my old shirts. Six stars!!

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Next, we are happy to introduce the renowned Amsterdam-based bass guitarist Glenn Gaddum Jr. as regular guest teacher of jazz bass guitar. Glenn Gaddum Jr. has worked with numerous great artists from the Netherlands as well as the international music scene in a wide variety of styles such as jazz, funk, soul, pop, rock and hiphop. Glenn is currently touring and/or recording with Anouk, Matt Simons, Frank McComb, Dominic J Marshall Trio, Sven Hammond amongst many others. More about Glenn Gaddum Jr. Related News Clemens van der Feen teacher of double bass at the Jazz Department Jazz Department welcomes many new teachers Share Amsterdam University of the Arts>News and events>News>Glenn Gaddum Jr. regular guest teacher of bass guitar at the Jazz Department

https://www.ahk.nl/en/news-and-events/news/2020/10/glenn-gaddum-jr-regular-guest-teacher-of-bass-guitar-at-the-jazz-department/

NEW YORK — North Korea this month set off its third nuclear test device of the past decade. And like the previous tests, this one created vibrations in the earth that could be detected around the world. Now, seismologists - scientists who normally study earthquakes - are analyzing the explosion's impact. It’s been almost 70 years since the atomic age was unleashed. The United States bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which led to the end of World War II. While the memories of the devastation still linger, the events also opened up an international race for nuclear superiority. Eight countries today consider themselves nuclear-weapon states. A ninth, Israel, neither confirms nor denies it possesses the bomb. The most recent entry is North Korea. It conducted its third nuclear underground test on February 12th. Seismologists around the world had their monitors almost literally light up when the latest North Korean nuclear test took place. Won-Young Kim and Paul Richards have monitored all three. “The first one was magnitude 4.3, the second one was 4.7, and this one was 5.1. When it becomes greater than five there is a good chance a lot of seismographic stations throughout the world will be able to record it," said Kim. North Korea is the only country to test nuclear weapons in the 21st Century. These scenes show North Korean engineers working in a nuclear lab. According to seismologists, the latest test is still smaller than the weapons dropped on Japan in 1945. A Chinese monitoring station, approximately 350 kilometers north of the test site, was the first to record the explosion. In seconds, its reverberations reached seismologists worldwide. At this unassuming campus in Palisades, New York, Richards and Kim analyzed the data. “The seismograph is a recording of how the ground moves at different times," said Richards. "The preliminary waves, or the primary waves, the first arriving waves, are very strong and impulsive. There are very weak waves in this part of the seismograph. You hardly see them at all here.” “We know exactly where they carried out nuclear test, and the signals are very simple, just “boom,” compared with earthquakes cracking long fault," said Kim. The seismologists point out that nuclear devices are usually tested in shallow caves, approximately 1,500 meters-deep. Earthquakes come many kilometers below the earth’s surface. The difference is easy to detect. In North Korea, according to Kim, they used the same area, but not the same site for their tests. “In this case what we know that they had two tunnels drilled, two tunnels, one they call East, and the other West. And we believe this one is from the west side." While the North Koreans celebrate their feat, Kim and Richards say that this latest test, even though small when compared to most American nuclear weapons, is very serious and that the device can do incredible damage if used as a weapon.

https://lao.voanews.com/a/seismologists-monitor-north-korea-nuclear-blast/1611710.html

Most modern email client software includes a function whereby a user can send an email “return receipt requested.” This is supposed to email the sender (you) to notify you when your email has been read by the recipient. The problem is that depending on the email client software that your recipient is using, he or she will most likely be given the option to suppress that return-receipt from being sent back to you. This renders the return-receipt system almost completely unreliable as a means of detecting when someone has read your email. If you have access to a web server that’s running PHP, you can make your own return-receipt system that is (almost) guaranteed to work. What’s more, you can even generate a mass email from PHP, with each email having its own uniquely-distinguishable return receipt, thereby allowing you to keep tabs on which recipients have read the email and which have not. When it will work and when it won’t This method relies on only one thing: the recipient’s mail client loading HTML images referenced by URL, as in: <code><img /></code> Before you groan and say you’ve seen this type of “hack” before, bear with me, as what we’re doing is much cooler and more useful than a simple image reference. Note that some mail clients do block URL-based images for emails coming from an unrecognized address. Mozilla Thunderbird is among these–it allows the user to choose whether or not to load outside images referenced within the email body. How to do it What we’ll be doing is sending an HTML email with an IMG tag within the body. Only, the IMG source will not point to an actual image, but instead it will point to a PHP page on your web server. Start with a new email, and insert the following HTML: <code><img /></code> Assuming you’ll be using this handy trick more than once for different recipients and/or different occasions, you can optionally add query data to the URL so that you can differentiate between the different notifications you recieve later. And yes, query data included this way will be passed through to the script. Try this:

https://phpbuilder.com/email-with-an-unstoppable-return-receipt-requested/

Michael Milken, the former head of junk bonds at Drexel Burnham Lambert who served 22 months in prison for securities and reporting violations, is one of several partners seeking $1bn (€751m) of investment for Knowledge Universe Education, an early childhood care and education company. Knowledge Universe Education, which operates child education centre operator Knowledge Learning Corp as well as other businesses, has hired Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse to seek out third-party investors.

https://www.fnlondon.com/articles/milken-backed-learning-business-to-raise-20070321

Maple Lane Elementary's "Girls Who Code" is part of a national non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology. Our after school club focuses on inspiring our upper elementary students with basic coding skills, while at the same time developing their confidence and creativity so they can pursue 21st century opportunities. We are so proud of our girls!

https://www.brandywineschools.org/domain/4977

This “lollipop” hike begins on what used to be Dolfield Road and wanders through a quiet valley surrounded by development. We eventually enter Soldiers Delight, take a loop trail through the park and return the way we came. Pace 2.5 mph. Paved surface while on the abandoned roadway, then some hilly, rocky areas, minor stream […]

https://www.mcomd.org/hikes/red-run-park-soldiers-delight-hike-7-5-m/

“The Freestyle discipline is such an important part of how kiteboarding has evolved – and while this core category may not be as popular as it has been in the past, we firmly believe in continuing to refine these products for the future generations of talent who continue to evolve freestyle. Forged in the fire, our 2022 Freestyle collection ignites passion for this critical discipline of our sport. You’ll see the refinements in the boots, the boards and the kite. We’re stoked with the direction we’re going.” – Brand Director Mike Raper NEW PULSE Freestyle / Wakestyle Kite Set the air on fire The Pulse is Tom Bridge and Bruna Kajiya’s kite of choice. It’s a modern, progressive freestyle kite that’s fully loopable, with loads of pop and slack. But it’s not just a hardcore freestyle kite – while freestyle-optimised, it’s also surprisingly fun for freeriding. The 2022 Pulse features lighter bladders in sizes 10m and up. Reducing the weight in the larger sizes means better performance in lightwind conditions. The Pulse also has excellent high-end power. Available in sizes 6m through to 14m, the Pulse has the lightest bar pressure out of all our kites. Overall it’s a very playful, fast-flying, faststeering kite with a light steering impulse and an amazing amount of depower. MORE INFO HERE NEW FOCUS Freestyle / Freeride Twintip Free your style In Hybrid Carbon construction, we’ve engineered the new 2022 Focus to push the boundaries of performance freestyle riding. With quad-concave channels running all the way into the tips, a progressive rocker and a squarer flatter outline, the Focus delivers exceptional traction, allowing you to hold the rail and edge harder to load up the board for an explosive release. Carbon UD tapes running from tip to tip on both sides, both on top and bottom of the board, help deliver a wellbalanced, more forgiving flex, letting you stomp your landings. Bruna says – “The first trick I did was a 313 Handlepass – I couldn’t believe how easy it felt, how high I went, how much pop the board has. I’m in love with the new Pulse. I can’t wait for it to be launched so I can put it on the water!” More info here NEW FLARE Wakestyle / Park Twintip Blind confidence It’s Tom Bridge’s freestyle stick of choice and quite possibly the most durable board in the park. For 2022 we’ve placed the strap inserts down the centreline, ensuring you can mount your boots in either direction for rail longevity – effectively doubling the lifespan of your board. The Flare’s high wakestyle rocker helps to soften your impact on landings, while the PressFlex tips enable smooth, controlled presses. Slide between ocean and park with steeze. More info here NEW FIX Boots Lock in your Fix Extremely Lightweight and flexible, our 2022 Fix boots have an unrestrictive lower-cut design that allows you to lean back and drive comfortably upwind, bone out that grab and relax your stance. We’ve also extended the neoprene flex zone in the mid boot for greater range of movement while providing stability and support for your ankles and knees. The Fix boots feature a strong, hollow baseplate engineered for a direct feel, massive shock absorption, and a soft, smooth KnitFlex lining. For 2022, we’ve modified the panel layout for enhanced durability and new streamlined dual-sided eyelets on all straps for faster one-handed adjustment. “Without a doubt, the 2022 Fix is Hugh’s best boot yet. It’s really stepped up a level – just wait till you try it!” – Mike Raper

https://www.thekiteboarder.com/2022/03/25/north-kiteboarding-launches-new-season-freestyle-collection/

One of the biggest myths about real estate agent websites is that they must be filled with a lot of content and focus on a large metropolitan area in order to be effective. Agents believe they must compete on a large scale with Zillow and other portals, when in reality a smaller site can outrank the big players faster and provide more targeted leads that convert. Most agents also believe that they must brand themselves in order to succeed. These two beliefs hold back agents from creating content that will not only get them clients, but that will show they are experts, and give them a leg up on retiring from working in the business at some point. Branding vs Niche I don’t believe branding is a bad thing, but when you are talking about Internet marketing, whether it is your website, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, being a brand means someone already knows who you are, and they will search you out based on your brand. If someone doesn’t know how amazing you are already, how will they find you online? That is the problem you need to solve, and a niche website can help you. A niche website is an extremely small website, that is laser focused. Think along the lines of how you choose a neighborhood to farm, or the parameters your clients give you for what they are looking for in a home. They are almost always specific, and very well defined by either type of neighborhood, geographic location, or lifestyle. For instance, routine themes when choosing a farm are gated communities, large condo buildings, or horse farm properties. These are easily defined and targeted by mailings, and we can extrapolate these ideas into a website. Having a niche website can also help you get listings. Targeting sellers through social media and print media can be extremely effective when your website is focused specifically on their neighborhood or building. Every agent in your area can say they are a “big city agent”, but only you will appear to be the expert of your niche. Niche sites can include gated communities, condo buildings, 55+ communities, new developments currently being built, historic homes, green homes, horse properties, school districts, or even homes with a specific architectural style depending on where you live. If you currently have a website with IDX capabilities you can create a simple page targeting your intended niche to see how much traffic and what the conversion rates would be using Google Adwords. Using traditional methods to determine where to farm such as turnover rates can also be useful when choosing a niche. The great thing about niche websites is that you don’t have to stop at one. Utilizing multiple websites that focus on different areas will bring you more leads, and once you’ve created one you will be able to duplicate the process easily. Finally, not only can you expand your business, your websites will be marketable assets that you can sell or send leads as referrals when you want to retire or relax just a bit. Of course in order to sell your website, you will need to own it, and this is one of the most important things for agents to think about when choosing a website provider. Owning not only your domain but the backend systems is extremely important. Does Size Matter? Building out a niche website is much easier than a larger site that has to cater to an entire city. Let’s say you choose a gated community that is run by an HOA. Your content would of course include all of the homes for sale, but also the HOA rules, architectural guidelines, articles about the amenities, upcoming events, maybe a business directory for owners that run a business, HOA fees, upcoming board elections, or anything else that is specific to the community. A website focused on these things could be as small as 20 pages, and yet it would answer questions that would never be answered by looking at listings on the MLS. Pair this with a Facebook page and a private group for homeowners in your niche and you can dominate in no time at all by being the go to resource for information. The knowledge needed is most likely comprised of information you routinely tell buyers all the time, so it is easy to write about and share. It is also information that many potential buyers try to search for when they start thinking about buying a home, and is hard to find online currently. If you are the one providing the information, they are going to trust you over another agent, and the search engines will trust you more as well. For instance, if you focus on a lake community many questions will center around boating, fishing, water quality, how busy the beach gets, who can visit, events, dock building guidelines, etc. This is information that the MLS and big search portals lack, and that is how you can outrank them fairly quickly with a very minimal website. Don’t wait until you have a complete plan for a large website that can take on the portals, start small and build relevant information that buyers are looking for now. You’ll capture leads faster and start building your brand by focusing on small niches. Misty Weaver Misty Weaver is an agent in Virginia currently growing the Dream Weaver Team with Keller Williams all over the country. During her years of dreaming about becoming an agent she spent her time working in Search Engine Optimization and Internet Marketing as an affiliate marketer. She loves talking to people that want to become real estate agents!

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I recently completed the THETAHEALING Basic DNA Course with Tim Emslie in Melbourne. The course which ran over three full days was well structured and provided a comprehensive and informative introduction to the wonderful world of Theta Healing. Tim delivered the course in a way that provided a lovely balance between theory, anecdotes and practical exercises. This combination along with Tim’s interactive and generous teaching style created a fantastic and fun learning environment. Furthermore, Tim’s extensive knowledge on Theta Healing as well as his personal insights into other associated paradigms made the course both enjoyable and thought provoking. It is obvious Tim works with great integrity and unconditional positive regard for all course participants as this is reflected in not only his practice skills, but also in his ability to impart his knowledge and wisdom without reservation.

http://thetahealingtestimonials.com/2013/08/28/a-gifted-teacher/

When I’m not living on the internet, I have other pursuits. One of these is being the co-editor of my university’s magazine, and I’ve been working on it all summer. I don’t act alone: I’m lucky enough to have as co-pilot one of my very favourite friends, and this post is a ‘what we look like when we spend a day editing a magazine’! And here is one Nisha managed to snap of me where it looks like I’m doing the robot. Jacket : Marc by Marc Jacobs Top : H&M Jeans : Evans Shoes : Evans Necklace : This Charming Girl Earrings : Topshop This is the beautiful Nisha. She probably has the most consistent style of anyone I know, and everything she wears is so incredibly ‘her’. She is an utterly amazing co-editor and I can tell you already that it’s a pleasure doing business with her! Shirt : Ralph Lauren Trousers : American Eagle Shoes : French Sole ‘Who did your monogramming?’ ‘My monogrammer’ (true story) Wishbone necklace : Dogeared Pearls : somewhere in Singapore We were visited in the office by our friend Willo (who is now my neighbour!), who was a former arts editor of the magazine and is clearly finding it hard to tear herself away! Willo has an enviable wardrobe of vintage and vintage-esque clothes. When we worked at different magazines on the same floor of a publishing company this summer I always looked forward to sneaking round the corner to her desk to see what she was wearing.

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Host Rod Lucas brings you Best Smooth Jazz, a Radio & TV show packed with new albums, older smooth jazz classics and soulful instrumental grooves. BSJ LATEST NEWS Next 'live' BSJ TV show is 30th July 2022 (4pm UK = 11am ET). Watch 'LIVE' on Screen One below. If you would like to sponsor the 30th July show, visit our "Sponsor" Page. (Watch the last TV show we did on Screen 2 below.) SMART SPEAKERS "OK Google play Best Smooth Jazz on Tune In". "Alexa play BSJ on Tune In". Listen via the free BSJ App or the BSJ Chrome Extension here. Get the audio podcasts of latest shows from all good podcast directories. BSJ London plays all instrumental Best Smooth Jazz like George Benson, Cal Tjader, Oscar Peterson, Sergio Mendes, Grover Washington Jr, Kenny G, Bob James, Candy Dulfer, Cindy Bradley, Marc Antoine and Peter White. From 5 decades of Smooth Soft Cool Jazz. Soulful, relaxing, uplifting and melodic. Listen out for artists like Shakatak, Brian Culbertson, Norman Brown, Stan Getz and many others. Rod features the very latest Smooth Jazz artists and the best new albums that make the grade. Listen to BSJ Radio 24/7 UPDATE FOR AMAZON ALEXA "Alexa, Play BSJ On Tune-In." NEW ON CHROME STORE Listen to Best Smooth Jazz via the new Chrome Extension Get It Here NEW ON GOOGLE HOME "OK Google, Play Best Smooth Jazz On Tune-In." Check out the BSJ Store Get the limited edition Best Smooth Jazz Apron – and bake in style! Visit The BSJ Store SCREEN ONE 'LIVE' TV Shows Make a donation & get a star mention on-screen Make a donation and support BSJ. Leave what you can from $1 to $1000. Get your name flashed up and get a star credit on the TV screen below (when we're 'LIVE') names also appear on repeat shows. Make a Donation SCREEN TWO Latest TV Shows Best Smooth Jazz (2nd July 2022) Watch The Previous Show All BSJ music is handpicked by Rod and always features a soulful, melodic RnB feel blended in with grooves that are uplifting for Work, Rest & Play. This is Smooth Jazz from 5 decades. For Rodcast/Podcasts subscribe to the BSJ iTunes Podcasts, also via Wine Expert Angie drops by now and again with 'Best Smooth Wine' reviews - including all the best buys. Indie artists can submit music for airplay consideration to Rod Lucas via DropBox, WeTransfer, etc. Best Smooth Jazz is not for profit - all money raised goes straight back into paying our heavy bandwidth costs. Rod does not get paid for hosting the show - it's his baby - it's his love, but bandwidth costs are high. Why not become a BSJ Shareholder and support the show by making a donation and getting some show benefits too. If you love what we do buy a BSJ Tshirt, Cap or Mouse Mat.

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“Drought Grips South Africa,” “SA’s Worst Drought since the 1960s,” “Crops and Cattle Die as Drought Worsens” – these are some of the alarming headlines across the country in the past month. In an effort to deal with and attempt to control the devastation and disaster caused by drought, many scientists are conducting studies to determine the cause of the crisis. While many of them have concluded that “el-nino,” global warming and other such phenomenon are to blame, every Muslim understands that the amount of rain being “just right”, or the scarcity of rain resulting in poverty and famine, or the over abundance of rain resulting in floods, are all in the control of Allah Ta‘ala and subject to His system and command. The System of Allah Ta‘ala Allah Ta‘ala has created this world as a place of “cause and effect.” If a person is hungry, consuming food will satiate his hunger. If he is thirsty, drinking will quench his thirst. This cause and effect relationship is not confined to the physical world but also applies to our actions and the conditions that result thereof. Thus, by way of example, if a person joins family ties, he will enjoy blessings in his sustenance and life — as promised in the hadeeth. This cause and effect principle, however, is a double edged sword. If our good actions draw the mercy of Allah Ta‘ala, our evil actions similarly trigger the wrath of Allah Ta‘ala. Drought in Good Actions It is the system of Allah Ta‘ala that “drought” in our good actions causes drought in the land. There is a “drought” in the musjid at the time of fajr salaah, there is “drought” in our recitation of the Quraan Majeed, “drought” in our akhlaaq (good character), an extremely severe drought in hayaa (modesty and shame), and, in general, widespread “drought” in other departments of our deen as well. The Quraan al-Kareem teaches us that all conditions of adversity are, in reality, a result of the sins we ourselves have committed. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) has specifically mentioned that drought and the lack of rain are caused by dishonest business dealings and not paying one’s zakaat, and that previously unheard of calamities are triggered by people openly perpetrating acts of immorality and shamelessness (Sunan ibni Maajah #4019). If we do experience a little rainfall, it is on account of the mercy of Allah Ta‘ala upon the innocent animals, who otherwise also suffer from the scarcity of water due to our actions. Advertising Sin Openly sinning and advertising our sins is a very effective and rapid way to draw Allah Ta’ala’s punishment. Plastering posters onto giant billboards and distributing flyers are not the only ways of advertising. Nowadays, among the most common ways that evil is advertised, is by indulging in the sin, photographing the event and then posting the photos online for all and sundry to view. This behavior is an indication of the fact that, instead of being ashamed of our sins, we are actually proud and boastful over them and literally invite the world to “marvel” at how we have “excelled” in disobeying and displeasing Allah Ta‘ala – may Allah Ta‘ala protect us. Damage Control There is only one way in which we can undo the damage caused thus far – by reconnecting with that Being in whose sole control lie the affairs of the entire universe, Allah Ta‘ala. In order to address the drought in the dunya, we will have to first address the drought we have caused in our deen. If each and every person changes his ways and comes onto deen, the entire community and ultimately, the entire Muslim world will change for the better. Thus we will once more attract the mercy of Allah Ta‘ala. Being at the peak of drought and the beginning of social instability, are we yet so “brave” as to continue sinning, as we currently do, and invite yet more difficulties? Solution Therefore, we have to turn sincerely to Allah Ta‘ala and encourage others to do the same. The following are some of the most important aspects to focus on: Daily sincerely repent for one’s sins and engage in excessive istighfaar Perform the five daily salaah regularly. It is waajib for males to perform the salaah with jamaa‘ah in the musjid unless the musjid is very far away. Shun all wastage and sin—especially open sin. Among these are the open sins committed in weddings, on social media, etc. Adopt hayaa (shame and modesty) in speech and conduct. Muslim sisters especially should adopt hayaa in their dressing. Loose garments which completely cover the body must be adopted. Give as much sadaqah as possible as sadaqah protects from calamities. Make excessive du‘aa for oneself and the entire Ummah. It is only by leaving sin that we can stem the flow of difficulties and disasters and open the floodgates of Allah Ta‘ala’s mercy. Go Green “Go green” is the current buzz-word to encourage people to protect the environment and conserve natural resources. While the rest of the world woke up fairly recently to the reality that the natural resources that we have been blessed with should not be wasted, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) taught the Ummah more than 14 centuries ago the lesson of conservation and of totally avoiding israaf. Israaf To use more than what is necessary is termed israaf. Regarding israaf, Allah Ta‘ala declares, “Verily Allah Ta‘ala does not love the wasters.” (Surah A‘araaf, v31) Among the very great gifts of Allah Ta‘ala is water. To waste water is to literally “flush” the gift of Allah Ta‘ala down the drain. On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) asked a person who was performing wudhu, “Why are you wasting water?” The person enquired, “Is there israaf even in wudhu?” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “Yes indeed, (do not waste) even if you are at the bank of a river” (Sunan ibni Maajah #425). Wudhu is a great ‘ibaadah (act of worship). Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) is reported to have said that when a person performs wudhu in the proper manner, all the (minor) sins that were committed are washed off by means of the wudhu. However, among the acts that spoil this great ‘ibaadah and deprive one of the full benefits, is the wasting of water. 1.03 Litres It has been very conservatively estimated that, at average, most people use more than six litres of water per wudhu. This is in stark contrast to the amount of water that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) used for his wudhu. ‘Aaisha (radhiyallahu ‘anha) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) used one mudd of water for wudhu and one saa’ for ghusal (Sunan Abi Dawood #92). One mudd amounts to approximately 1.03 litres and one saa’ is approximately 4.1 litres. In other words, we generally use more water for wudhu than Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) used for ghusal. Once Jaabir (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrated the saying of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) that one mudd of water suffices for wudhu and one saa’ for ghusal. A person sitting there remarked, “It does not suffice for me.” Jaabir (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) silenced him by saying: “It sufficed for him [Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)] who was better than you and who even had more hair than you” (hence he would require more water than you to wash his head during ghusal) (Musannaf ibnu Abi Shaibah #713). Save A few ways by which we can save water while making wudhu are: Make wudhu using a jug rather than the tap. If you are using the tap, do not open it completely to “full blast”. Rather open it until the flow is just sufficient for you to make wudhu. Close the tap while using the miswaak, making masah, khilaal, etc. Only re-open it when the water is again needed. Avoid taking a shower. Use a bucket instead. If the shower is used, open the water to just a little more than a trickle and finish off very quickly. Q&A: Why Calamties? Shaikh ‘Abdul Haqq Muhaddith Dehlawi (rahimahullah) narrates: Delhi was once struck by a very severe drought. People were suffering to the point of not even having basic bread. The ‘Ulama eventually decided that all the people would gather in an open field on an appointed day so that salaatul istisqaa (salaah for rain) could be performed. After the salaah, everybody would repent from their sins and make du‘aa for rain. On the appointed day all the people gathered outside the city, their faces burning from the heat of the sun. After the salaah, all exerted themselves in du‘aa, crying and begging for rain. To their dismay, however, there was no sign of rain. This continued until the time of ‘asr salaah arrived. As they were begging Allah Ta‘ala in du‘aa, a young traveller walked past the field, leading a camel on which a woman covered in a veil was seated. Seeing the people in distress, he asked them what was going on. He was informed of the severe drought and the people’s du‘aas for rain not being answered. Upon hearing this he went to his camel and lifted his hands in du‘aa. Before he could even lower his hands, the sky filled with clouds and rain began to fall in torrents! Accepted Du‘aa An ‘Aalim went up to the youngster and asked him how he had attained the good fortune of being a person whose du‘aas were instantly answered .The youngster replied, “Seated on the camel is my mother. She has led a life of such purity and chastity, that neither has she ever set eyes on a strange man nor has a strange man ever set his eyes on her. I clutched her shawl and made du‘aa saying, ‘O Rabb of the universe! This is my pious and chaste mother. If her piety and chastity is valued in your sight then shower your rain upon your servants.’ I had not yet put my hands down when the rain began to fall.” Subhaanallah! This woman’s chastity and purity became the means of the people being relieved of the difficulty. It is time to once again revive hayaa and chastity — chastity in the eyes, ears, tongue, heart and entire body. Allah Ta‘ala will then surely shower down His mercies and blessings in everything. The Power of Chastity Question: Why are the Muslims currently undergoing so much of difficulty? Drought and the impending danger of xenophobic attacks are only two of the many calamities Awe face. The future seems very bleak. Is Allah Ta‘ala withholding His favours because we are not appreciating them? How should we express appreciation and gratitude? Answer: Every condition of ease and prosperity is indeed an invaluable favor and bounty of Allah Ta‘ala. Appreciation and gratitude is the key to not only securing the favours that we currently enjoy, but is also the key to attracting even more favours of Allah Ta‘ala. This is clearly explained in the verse of the Quraan al-Kareem wherein Allah Ta‘ala states, “If you are appreciative, we will most definitely increase you (in favours) and if you are unappreciative then verily my punishment is severe.” (Surah Ebrahim, v7) On the flip side of the coin, this verse explains that ingratitude and the lack of appreciation are the keys to drawing the wrath and punishment of Allah Ta‘ala on ourselves. It is thus imperative that we show gratitude and value every bounty of Allah Ta‘ala. Gratitude – More than just lip-service Uttering “Alhamdulillah!” is one form of expressing gratitude. While extremely important and necessary, it, however, is not the sum total of gratitude. It is also important for us to express our gratitude to Allah Ta‘ala by utilizing the bounties He has blessed us with correctly. The time, wealth, health, energy, safety and security which we have been blessed with need to be used and spent in a halaal manner and in halaal avenues only. To use the bounty blessed by Allah Ta‘ala in the disobedience of Allah Ta‘ala is the height of ingratitude. Similarly, wastage and extravagance are a sign of us not valuing and appreciating the favours of Allah Ta‘ala. The sins of extravagance and wastage are not to be taken lightly. In the Quraan al-Kareem Allah Ta‘ala has branded the people who are wasteful as being the “brothers of the Shayaateen.” In another verse Allah Ta‘ala has clearly announced that he does not love wasteful people. Compounded Vice The functions we attend as well as the holidays we embark on are often, from start to finish, a package of extravagance and sin. If salaah is not totally abandoned on holiday, then it is often delayed and performed after its time has expired. Similarly, performing salaah is often neglected at functions because making wudhu will “undo the hairdo.” Music, free intermingling of sexes, photography, consumption of haraam food, gross extravagance and indecent dressing are but some of the sins we get involved in, especially when on holiday and in social functions. A fortune is spent on flowers when people don’t even have flour to eat! Thousands of rands are spent on invitation cards when people don’t even have cardboard for shelter! Such wastage and extravagance invites calamities. When just a single sin is enough to plunge us into adverse circumstances, imagine the anger and wrath of Allah Ta‘ala when an entire congregation of people blatantly commit a host of sins all together! This is gross ingratitude. Indeed, the difficulties we face are the result of our actions and our ingratitude for the favours of Allah Ta‘ala. The way to express gratitude is to glorify Allah Ta‘ala verbally as well as to adhere to His commands and the sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in our daily lives. Faqeehul Ummah: Cure for Calamities Summary of Letter: Bismihi Ta‘ala Respected Mufti Saaheb Assalamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh I am continuously being afflicted by calamities and difficulties. I also have much debts to pay. Is there any cure for this? What should one recite when one is continuously afflicted with problems and difficulties? I have everything I could want. None of my du‘aas have been accepted and it seems as if none of my actions have been accepted. I am faced with problems upon problems. Summary of Reply: Bismihi Ta‘ala Respected Brother/Sister: Assalamu ‘alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh The remedy for calamities is the following: Sincere taubah (repentance) for all sins Making excessive istighfaar (seeking forgiveness) from Allah Ta‘ala Fulfilling any outstanding rights of people upon you or asking them for forgiveness. Together with the above, recite much durood shareef. Also give sadaqah (charity). As far as du‘aa is concerned, the one who says that his du‘aa is not being answered, then in reality Allah Ta‘ala does not accept his du‘aas. Therefore, never make such a statement. Everything has an appointed time by Allah Ta‘ala and only occurs at the time decreed for it. Hence, do not be hasty. Instead you should be convinced that whatever apparent delay there may be in the answering of your du‘aa, it is beneficial for you in some way that is unknown to you. Furthermore, you should also take into consideration that the acceptance of du‘aas is subject to the conditions being fulfilled. Among the conditions are that one’s earnings, food, drink, clothing, etc. must be halaal and one should make du‘aa with an attentive heart. (Fataawa, vol. 4, pg. 446).

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Zenzizenzic is a shoot’em up game with a wide variety of weapons and challenges and above all a unique graphical style.

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This is an ultra fine gun filter that filters the paint as it enters the main body of the airless spray gun. It is used on the Airlessco 007 spray gun when spraying thin materials such as stains and lacquers.

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Dolly Parton's sister has vowed to write a song about Plymouth following a "wonderful" trip to the city. Stella Parton, a popular country singer in her own right, was bowled over by "picturesque" Plymouth during her visit at the weekend - and says she's already looking forward to coming back. During her trip, the 68-year-old American cooked pizza at Plymouth Market and paid a visit to the historic Mayflower Steps - the site where the Pilgrim Fathers are believed to have left England aboard the Mayflower, before crossing the Atlantic Ocean to settle in North America in 1620. Stella said she loved Britain’s Ocean City so much she is going to write a song about it and its connection with America. Stella Parton and Charles Hackett, CEO Mayflower 400 at the Mayflower Steps (Image: Guy N Harris) She was shown around by Charles Hackett, CEO of Mayflower 400 and Simon Whittam, managing director of On Shore Communications. Stella said: “We just came down as we had a few days off from the project we were working on, and Simon wanted to see if we wanted to visit Plymouth so I said; absolutely. “I knew about the Mayflower 400 celebration and I wanted to get a little more information and to really visit – it’s part of our history as well. “It was very touching to go around and Charles Hackett, the chief executive of the Mayflower 400 project, he was so accommodating. “We went around to the monument and to look at everything. Stella enjoys her time at Plymouth Market with Matt Jones, manager of Plymouth Market (Image: Guy N Harris) “It was really a nice experience and we were able to stay at the New Continental Hotel and Strathmore apartments. It was a lovely stay, we had a wonderful time.” It was the star's first visit to the city despite touring around the UK several times. Stella travelled down to Plymouth via train - but very nearly didn't make it after heavy snow caused chaos across the country during Storm Emma. After getting stuck at Exeter, the younger sister to the ‘Nine to Five’ star ended up sharing a taxi the rest of the way to Plymouth with a man named Tim, who works at The Land Registry. Stella admires the views with Charles from the Mayflower Steps (Image: Guy Harris) “We came down on the great western railway and the staff were great to us on Friday during the snow and all the chaos that was going on, they really looked after us. "It’s been a lovely trip and were going back to work on a great high”, she said. “We were lucky we were able to share a taxi with a gentleman, his name was Tim – he works at the land registry. He was so kind and he shared his taxi with us, it was quite an adventure but we arrived safely.” On Saturday, Stella had a tour of Plymouth’s newly refurbished market - she made pizza at Knead Pizza’as well as Thai food with the employees at A Taste of Thailand. She said the market was a “highlight” of her trip and that she hopes to visit again in the summer months so she can “watch the boats and see a little more as it’s so friendly and picturesque.” Stella spends her Saturday cooking at Plymouth Market (Image: Guy N Harris) The Tennessee-born star was heading back to London on Monday to make a start on writing a song about Plymouth. She said: “I’ll be working on that and I gathered a lot of information when I was down and I’m hoping to create something which will be acceptable. “It will be about hopes and dreams and how people with courage brought themselves to America through their lack of fear. “It was such an opportunity to get a feel for Plymouth before I start working on songs or anything I might have come up with. “I’m sure I will come back and I look forward to coming back.” Stella visits the Mayflower steps with Charles Hackett (Image: Guy N Harris) Charles Hackett, CEO of the Mayflower 400 celebrations said: “It was a great pleasure to meet Stella Parton and show her around Plymouth. “Stella's passion for the story of the Mayflower Pilgrims is evident. For her, as with many Americans, the Mayflower story highlights Freedom, Humanity, Imagination and looking to the Future. “That influential journey means so much, not just to the descendants of the Pilgrims, but for many millions of Stella’s compatriots. “We hope Stella has found some creative inspiration in the city and we look forward to welcoming her back to Plymouth in the future.”

https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife/dolly-partons-sister-loves-plymouth-1300758

From the story "Kaa's Hunting" by Rudyard Kipling. Deep in a jungle in India in the middle of the 19th century a tribe of monkeys come chasing in with the boy Mowgli in their midst. In the middle of their play, Kaa, the great python, terrifies them as well as Baloo, a great bear, and Bagheera, a panther, who are Mowgli's friends and protectors. Once out of harm's way, the two scold the boy and teach him how to make himself safe in the jungle. They fall asleep. The monkeys, eager to get Mowgli to make them huts like his, wake him and drag him off. Baloo and Bagheera ask Kaa to help rescue Mowgli. A battle ensues and Mowgli learns he is content to be a human and grateful he can still live for a while with Baloo and Bagheera. This show is easily produced by using leaf-covered ladders and jungle-gym elements for "trees" and creating a combination puppet-costume for Kaa. Performance time just less than an hour.

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Hammerworks Early American Home Vanity Wall Light Small VL101 is a unique option for your bathroom. Most notably the singular style of these Colonial Wall Lights is similar in appearance to Antique Tin Ceiling Lights CL113. Therefore you can easily combine VL101 or VL101A with CL113 or Tin Ceiling Light With Seedy Glass CL114. In addition, we handcraft the Colonial Ceiling Lights and Vanity Wall Light in your choice of copper, brass, or tin. Consequently not only do you receive a solidly built wall light, but you can easily create a uniform look. Most of all the attractive design adds aesthetic value to any architectural room design. Traditional Wall Lantern Styles For the exterior of your home, we offer several Traditional Wall Lantern Styles. Or, you may want to consider our primitive Williamsburg Style Lighting models. Whether you prefer antique copper or brass Traditional Home Wall Lights, you can always count on our exceptional quality and value. Most importantly, we equip most of our Traditional Wall Lanterns with 2 candelabra lights. However, for an additional charge, select a three or four candle option to provide more illumination. Please keep in mind, each candelabra socket is rated for a maximum of 60 watts. Handcrafted Colonial Post Lanterns Our extensive collection of Handcrafted Colonial Post Lanterns goes hand in hand with the Colonial Wall Lanterns. Several Colonial Style Post Light models correspond to a matching New England Traditional Wall Lantern. For example, you can combine Cape Cod Copper Post Lanterns Pyramid PP119 with Colonial Home Copper Wall Light Pyramid W118. Whether you prefer a traditional style Colonial New England Style Copper Post Lantern or something a bit more rustic in appearance each Colonial Post Light is made with an industry-standard three-inch post fitter. Therefore you can choose from any of our Colonial Style Light Poles for your Cape Cod Post Lantern.

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Virtua’s Marlton Medical Center offers comprehensive health for urgent, primary, and specialty care. The facility houses offices for holistic primary care, women’s primary care, integrative medicine, ankle and foot care, and sports medicine. Built with the local community in mind, increased access to care delivers on Vitrua’s credo: Get well, be well, stay well. Project Type Medical Businesses Involved TONO Location Marlton, NJ Projection 20,235 SQ. FT. Our Approach The multi-care facility was given a clear entrance point and opened in order to organize the previously compartmentalized structure which was once a bank and then a hair salon. On the lower level, with no available natural light and difficult floor-to-floor heights, volume was achieved by increasing visual access. Urgent care was placed on the first floor to help new patients get quick access to medical services without difficulties in wayfinding. Private space was once again centralized to encourage collaboration across doctors, nurses, and support staff—an integrated and innovative design of Virtua’s urgent care brand. The third floor showcases a spacious waiting area with high ceilings, large windows, and lots of natural light to incorporate hospitality and invite comfort to patients. The goal was to incorporate many individual languages into one cohesive Virtua brand. Outcome The facility provides access to comprehensive care and helping people live healthy lives. With a clear entrance, easy navigation, and multiple services in one building—the Virtua language translates seamlessly through recognizable public spaces, vibrant color palettes, and thoughtful accommodations that bring comfort to patients. “We believe every interaction is an opportunity to build relationships and loyalty through listening, anticipating needs, collaboration, and engagement. That’s what we’re about and why we build facilities like this—why we serve the community,” said Virtua’s executive vice president of strategic business growth and analytics, Al Campanella. The center encapsulates Virtua’s expanding and deepening roots to their community and client base.

https://www.tonogroup.com/projects/virtua-marlton/

KAURI, is a daughter of Our regal Princess Katy and her beau, Baskerville. These two spent a lot of time together before going to their forever families. Kauri was an "accidental" guardian dog, but her family have been wonderful in fitting in with our breeding program. She has produced beautiful puppies and they have all gone to wonderful families.

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SRJC child development instructor Dr. Elisa Velasquez-Andrade addresses SRJC students about how to overcome obstacles and to focus on your good traits and strengths. Maci Martell, Staff Writer February 10, 2015 The People Empowering Each Other to Realize Success (PEERS) Coalition at Santa Rosa Junior College provided a safe space in the Bertolini Student Activities Center for students of various backgrounds to discuss how culture impacts identity and mental health on Feb. 5. PEERS member Julie Ferreyra, 23, was excited to begin the first coalition workshop of the semester. “It’s always a very positive, open space to raise awareness and reduce stigma,” Ferreyra said. The workshop, titled “Who Am I? – Culture, Identity & Mental Health,” began with the general rule that everyone should be respectful towards one another as discussions delve into the complexities that make up one’s identity and cultural background. Elise Krawchuk, 34, a member of PEERS, conducted a group activity in which the audience wrote down words they thought others might label them with, and then wrote down words they identify with themselves. Krawchuk then facilitated an open discussion for people to share some of the proudest moments in their lives. PEERS Coalition coordinator Stephanie S. Sanchez noted with a vast topic like diversity and culture, it’s best to start with self-reflection and then expand outwards to connect with people from all cultures who have similar traits. Dr. Elisa Velasquez-Andrade, SRJC child development instructor, described in her presentation the importance of focusing on one’s strengths and good traits rather than weaknesses. Although barriers surround different cultures and disabilities, there’s still a way around them. Even temporarily confined to a wheelchair, Velasquez-Andrade never harps on her obstacles, but instead figures out how to overcome them. “I can do everything, just in a different way,” she said. This persistence to overcome hardship is rooted in Velasquez-Andrade’s culture, as in many others. She describes the biracial challenges and cross-cultural barriers involved with understanding others of different backgrounds and how these factors may affect mental health. Mental health is treated differently in various cultures, and in America, mental health issues are often stigmatized. Ferreyra said people with mild depression or anxiety are often labeled as crazy and this could impact their decision to seek help. With social stigma preventing people from seeking behavioral health care, PEERS notices the importance of speaking out about these issues to combat the misconceptions about mental health and providing resources for people to get the help they need. Jeane Erlenborn, health promotion specialist with SRJC psychological health services, noted how beneficial the PEERS coalition has been to health services in terms of combatting stigma and promoting awareness. “PEERS has added so much to health services; they brought in a lot of creativity and energy,” she said. The members ended their workshop by upholding the ideal of cultural competency: to interact with people of various cultures effectively and comfortably with patience, humility and a willingness to change negative attitudes. SRJC student Oscar Carillo Ramos was impressed by the aptitude the speakers presented and the overall message promoted. “I have a lot more awareness of people who are just like me who want to overcome fear of what people might think,” he said. The PEERS coalition’s three main goals are: “Increase knowledge, build skills to deal with life and provide plenty of helpful resources,” Sanchez said.

https://www.theoakleafnews.com/news/2015/02/10/peers-promotes-identity-and-reduces-stigma/

Raise your hand if you’re not stressed. [cricket noises] While stress is a natural part of life, it doesn’t have to overwhelm you. If you manage stress, it not only improves your mood and daily outlook, but it’s also good for your health! What’s causing you stress? First of all, pinpoint your stressors. Sometimes we’re stressed because of circumstances we can’t change, like family issues. However, most of the time we’re simply too busy or trying to fit too much into each day. If you struggle with stress on a daily basis, adjust your lifestyle. Leave room for white space. Schedule one big activity/event each day and fill the rest of the day with smaller tasks. Rest in the evenings, and stay home every other weekend to relax as a family instead of going out. Spending time with family and friends is a great way to manage stress. Do you take time to invest in yourself? Perhaps stress has kept you from truly relaxing during your down time. Make a conscious effort to release tension regularly by stretching, doing yoga, or getting a massage. Exercising is also a great way to deal with stress, because it releases endorphins in your body, also known as “happy hormones.” In addition to relaxation techniques and exercise, eating healthier and getting more sleep are also highly effective stress-reducers. Is your stress manageable or out of control? If lifestyle changes don’t help, you may need to seek professional counsel for your stress. Sometimes depression, anxiety, or hormone imbalances cause stress and cannot be resolved without professional therapy or medication. Talk to your primary care provider today about how to manage stress.

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The global pandemic has exposed the flaws in our current highly concentrated, inequitable, industrial food system. At this moment, we stand at the crossroads with two starkly different, and fundamentally incompatible, visions for the future of food. One leads us to...

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By the end of last eighties, a number of workers’ leaders from Helwan and Shubra, as well as some figures from the left currents, engaged in a debate about the means to liberate workers’ trade unions from the hegemony of the ruling power and break the monopoly of trade union life practiced by a single organization alienated to this power; the dialogue conclusion was the imperativeness of creating an independent body wide enough to include all leaders and activists in the workers’ movement. Since its inception on March 26 1990, the main principle guiding CTUWS and the objectives of its establishment remained the same over 32 years, leading the Center to get involved in many battles and face all sorts of obstacles and challenges in order to gain the right of workers to freely establishing their independent trade unions. During 32 years, CTUWS opened its doors to workers enabling them to organize meetings, develop their demands and discuss their dissensions; besides, our Center defended workers’ cause, claiming for their rights, supporting their actions and disseminating awareness in their ranks; this was inspired by the history and fight of workers’ movement and consolidated by our organization’ close relationship with workers; therefore, we continued to be involved in all their battles and obtained the solidarity of the international workers’ movement, representing thus the real voice of Egyptian workers in international forums. Over these years, CTUWS took always the side of our Nation’s concernsand repeatedly confirmed the value of citizenship rights, equality and non-discrimination. Our outreach was also expanded and CTUWS was increasingly present among workers; few years after the initial inauguration in Helwan, we moved towards Mehalla El Kobra, Shubra El Kheima, Naga’ Hammadi and Alexandria; with the withdraw of the public sector and the growth of the private one, we made our way towards the new industrial zones in the Tenth of Ramadan and Sadat Cities; with the 25th of January revolution, CTUWS initiated a new location in 88 Kasr El Aini street (Cairo downtown) that became the address of independent trade unionsand a target place for all those willing to establish trade unions governed by the only authority and will of workers. CTUWS considerably developed as well its methodology of work and tools related to trainings, documentation and research serving to improve its performance in conducting advocacy and solidarity campaigns. During 32 years CTUWS had to fight hard for survival and achievement of its mission, never presenting concessions but rather constantly sticking to its principles, calling for workers’ rights and offering them all its solidarity. We address here our salutation to all those who contributed in building CTUWS with their efforts and thoughts; we salute those who embraced the cause of the working class, spending their life for this battle and supported CTUWS since its first steps until it became a home for all Egyptian workers; peace to our martyrs who drew with their blood the glory of our history.

http://www.ctuws.com/en/content/swimming-against-flow

As employees become increasingly anxious about job security and financial worries during an economic recession, satisfaction with the job they have, commitment to their company and engagement with their work are all affected detrimentally, according to a press release. This trend could be self-fulfilling in that disengaged employees could have a negative impact on a company’s products or services and lead to its decline which would inevitably see the company failing. Researchers in business and management have now formulated a model of how employee engagement can change during an economic downturn. The model could help management identify and acknowledge the impact of employee anxiety and implement workplace actions that help staff stay engaged, committed and improve job satisfaction. Kenneth Green of the department of management at Southern Arkansas University and Bobby Medlin of the College of Business at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith have collected data from several hundred full-time employees in a range of jobs regarding job satisfaction and worries. The data were collected at the height of the 2009 U.S. recession. Workers were rightly concerned about whether or not they would keep their jobs and whether or not they would be compensated if their company did not survive the recession. The team uses a definition of employee engagement that says an engaged employee is one who is fully involved in and enthusiastic about the work. This might be qualified by adding that a fully engaged worker is prepared to offer discretionary effort or be willing to “go the extra mile,” the team explained in a press release. They add that intuitively one would assume that workplace anxiety would have negative consequences on level of engagement and earlier research has supported this notion in recent years. The Arkansas team has now quantified this issue and suggests that it can be used by management to improve employee engagement, organizational commitment and job satisfaction by helping individuals overcome their recession anxiety. The team recommends that managers acknowledge the impact of the anxiety generated during recessionary times and take actions to reduce the negative impact of workplace anxiety by providing employees with information related to the organization’s current situation and each employee’s status.

http://oandpnews.org/2010/11/30/avoid-employee-depression-in-a-recession/

The third book of this triology of Wang Yun. Functioning as both a dense manual, a detailed roadmap, and an edifying tale of spiritual maturity, this third installment in Wang Yun’s best-selling series brings you rare and authentic Daoism, straight from the culture that gave birth to it. With clear instruction and dozens of illustrated and filmed exercises, you can begin or strengthen your spiritual practice, boost your immune system, and find deep peace of mind, all right from the comfort of your home. Lofty Daoist philosophy and its practical applications are made easy to grasp and apply through Wang Yun’s effort to translate the old teachings on how to apply the mindset and skills of Daoist meditation, alchemy and qigong to all affairs of life. To this end, Returning from Qingcheng Mountain spins a blend of rare tales from Daoist lore, straightforward explanations of ways to shape the body and mind, and inspiring stories from Wang Yun’s own practice path. To ‘remain natural in all things’ is the tenet that pervades every page, an eternal invitation toward being at ease, no matter the circumstances. By doing so, one returns to the world out there and handles mundane matters with poise and efficiency, transforming all the challenges and joys and relationships of daily life into a practice, a meditation, and a chance to grow and develop one’s spirit, and by token, the body.

https://www.naturmed.de/produkt/returning-from-qingcheng-mountain-wang-yun/

“The best is yet to come.” Do you believe this? A mentor used to challenge me with a similar statement: “The best ministry is yet to be done.” This is a wonderful idea that rests upon a profound understanding of culture. Part of this understanding is a belief that... Fear and Faith by Bob Boerner | Jun 23, 2014 | General Fear It is a normal response to the loss of things we hold precious…our lives, the lives of those we love, our jobs, our financial savings, and our reputations…just to name a few! But fear is something that robs us of many of the precious fruits of the... Sin and Confession: Insights from Huntsville by Bob Boerner | Jun 18, 2014 | General Sin. It is a part of our daily experience, because it is a part of us. We are taught in the Scriptures that we, even as Christians, have a corrupted nature—and until we enter heaven’s gate—there is something “within” us that wages war against the work of God’s... Benefits of small group Bible study by agoraco | Jun 9, 2014 | General Hebrews 10:25 instructs believers not to forsake the assembling or ourselves together. In Acts 2 we see that the early church was devoted to the Apostles’ teaching and to fellowship among other things. In my last blog, I noted verses from the Old Testament that exhort... Grateful Reflections from Birmingham by Phil Reddick | Jun 6, 2014 | Birmingham This month, Phil reflects on many of the things he is grateful for from this past year! Proverbs 16:9 The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. John 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In...

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This trip, snorkelling only, is clearly more amateurish than the dives, and so attracts a different kind of person. It’s called an Ocean Safari, but the main purpose is to find and swim with Whale Sharks, the biggest fish that exist. Apparently Dolphins are also sometimes seen. We have “Fi” leading us, and we carry our flippers down to the boat, where we launch in the usual way, then are issued with masks on board. The drive out is not long and it’s less than 10 minutes before we find a whale shark. No messing about, I grab my gear and am first into the water, better to get in and sort out flippers and mask once you’re in I say. They tell you to slip into the water to avoid scaring the sharks away. This chap we have is young, so only about 4-5 metres long!! He is very docile though. Initially he swims away from our boat, so I follow him. Reflections from the water surface ripple across his smooth dotted body. He’s so big, with mouth like a hoover, stretched wide, sucking up plankton and small fish that he comes across. Here’s the spiel on Whale Sharks, pinched from here: The sole living member of its family, the whale shark is the world's largest living fish. Its massive, fusiform body reaches lengths in excess of 14m. It has alternating thin white vertical bars and columns of spots on a dark background, with long ridges along the upper side of the body and a prominent lateral keel. The narrow mouth extends across the full width of its flattened head. The eyes are small and far forward on the head. This shark swims slowly near the surface, consuming small crustacean plankton, small fishes, such as sardines and anchovies, and even larger fishes such as mackerel. The whale shark is found in all tropical and subtropical oceans, along coastal regions, and enters lagoons on tropical islands. It is mostly seen on the surface were divers and snorkelers can swim with this gentle, curious creature. The whale shark ranges throughout the western and eastern Atlantic Ocean, the Indo-West, central, and eastern Pacific Ocean. I can just about keep pace with him, myself and Fi in fact, with the others being picked up by the boat and brought along. Then he turns and heads back to the boat. It would seem he’s interested in us, especially the dual outboard motors which he pauses at and inspects with each loop. Circling round, I follow him. He seems to sometimes swim directly at me, then stops just in front of me, before veering off and swimming past me. It’s fascinating, as if he understands the game, what he’s supposed to do. He dips briefly down a few metres, so I watch from above, before he surfaces. Eventually the other swimmers are getting impatient, having sat on the boat for a while, so I’m told to get back on board. Frankly I could swim about with him all day, but there are some very seasick passengers who I’m sure would not be so happy to wait. We drive around near Tofino Beach, the next beach along, but they find nothing else so drop us for a quick swim on very boring and barren Clown Fish Reef, apparently a training dive. I’ve got a slightly burnt back, despite my suncream. Not good if I’m carrying my full backpack tomorrow, I will suffer! At Tofo Scuba, I pay the bill, which is not bad really. I want to dive more, but had better save myself, or rather my wallet, for later. I do however buy the t-shirt! Sorry, was going to put a photo here but I haven’t got round to taking one. Later, dear reader, check back (if you really want to see!). Tofo for Open Water Course? Is Tofo good for doing your Open Water Scuba Course? To be honest, having been here, I would say on reflection that it is not. Why? Because the shallow stuff isn’t great. Tofo diving is famous for two reasons – whale sharks and manta rays. Whale Sharks are best seen snorkelling, and the Manta sites are all deep dives, which you need to be Advanced certified for. To learn, you want somewhere with busy reef action which is easily accessible – I think Redang Island where Hedge and I did our Open Water PADI was absolutely perfect – we’d just walk down the beach and swim out to reefs. Perhaps further north along the East African coast it’s better – I know the reefs are supposed to be better there. Watch this space! Chatting with Henry and a couple of girls, I finally get my laptop and phone charged! It’s been three days with no real access to power! Can’t cope! Can’t compute! Back to Bamboozi’s to change my mosquito net before reception closes – I’m not suffering again tonight! I find our room is not locked, apparently Sally, the Malaysian girl, has lost the lock, somewhere in the room. She doesn’t know where, so I put my combo lock on the door instead. Next out to Dino’s for another tasty thin-base pizza and a beer, plus Tilman of course, then home for a breezy cloudy (i.e. bearable) night. I’ve decided that tomorrow morning I’m definitely leaving for Vilhankulo. Back at my room I find one of the girls has left the combo lock unlocked. Nice. I sit in my new net, fully mosquito-protected, reading Tilman. Suddenly! The HORROR! A mosquito! In the net!! The mystery is solved. These mosquito nets simply don’t work! How terrible! Another bad night of me being mozzie dinner beckons. And true to form. I’m so glad to leave… Posted by Sam Crawley at 2:55 pm 3 comments: Anonymous said... If you take vitmin B tablet morning and night mozzies will leave you alone 2:05 pm Sam Crawley said... That may or may not be, but the only vitamins I have are multi things, and the advice for my anti-malarials is to not take iron supplements with them. I'd quite like my anti-malarials to work at the moment, Mrs Anonymous Poster :)

http://blog.samuelcrawley.com/2008/01/swimming-with-whale-sharks.html

Orhan Pamuk was born in Istanbul in 1952 and grew up in a large family similar to those which he describes in his novels Cevdet Bey and His Sons and The Black Book, in the wealthy westernised district of Nisantasi. As he writes in his autobiographical book Istanbul, from his childhood until the age of 22 he devoted himself largely to painting and dreamed of becoming an artist. After graduating from the secular American Robert College in Istanbul, he studied architecture at Istanbul Technical University for three years, but abandoned the course when he gave up his ambition to become an architect and artist. He went on to graduate in journalism from Istanbul University, but never worked as a journalist. At the age of 23 Pamuk decided to become a novelist, and giving up everything else retreated into his flat and began to write. His first novel Cevdet Bey and His Sons was published seven years later in 1982. The novel is the story of three generations of a wealthy Istanbul family living in Nisantasi, Pamuk's own home district. The novel was awarded both the Orhan Kemal and Milliyet literary prizes. The following year Pamuk published his novel The Silent House, which in French translation won the 1991 Prix de la découverte européene. The White Castle (1985) about the frictions and friendship between a Venetian slave and an Ottoman scholar was published in English and many other languages from 1990 onwards, bringing Pamuk his first international fame. The same year Pamuk went to America, where he was a visiting scholar at Columbia University in New York from 1985 to 1988. It was there that he wrote most of his novel The Black Book, in which the streets, past, chemistry and texture of Istanbul are described through the story of a lawyer seeking his missing wife. This novel was published in Turkey in 1990, and the French translation won the Prix France Culture. The Black Book enlarged Pamuk's fame both in Turkey and internationally as an author at once popular and experimental, and able to write about past and present with the same intensity. In 1991 Pamuk's daughter Rüya was born. That year saw the production of a film Hidden Face, whose script by Pamuk was based on a one-page story in The Black Book. > more CEVDET BEY AND HIS SONS The story of a small shop owner in Abdulhamid’s last years and one of the first Muslim merchants Cevdet Bey and his sons... Yapı Kredi Culture and Art Publishing hosts an exhibition of photographs taken by Orhan Pamuk from his balcony of his home in Istanbul between the dates of December 2012 and April 2013. Curated by the famous German publisher Gerhard Steidl, “ORHAN PAMUK Orhan Pamuk’s Snow To Have Stage Reading Orhan Pamuk accepts Honorary Doctorate from University of Crete. Museum of Innocence gets Milan display from 19th of January till 24th of June 2018 After 2010 Nobel Prize winner Mario Vargas-Llosa (2015) and well-known Italian novelist Claudio Magris (2016), Orhan Pamuk receives 2017 Literary Flame Prize from Montenegro.

http://orhanpamuk.net/

Open your child's mind and eye. Give a child a key that can open new doors to “creative expression, new perspective, confidence, artistic achievement and FUN! Let your child show you how he/she sees their world. Photography is fun, self-rewarding and accessible to everyone. Children have unique visual awareness and a natural excitement about using photography to capture the world around them. We use very simple techniques to guide them through various aspects of image making to capture the imagination of children, to empower them, building confidence, self-esteem and hope. Starting with the basics of digital photography and camera handling includes both classroom and outdoor sessions and help encourage them to explore their own creativity and self-expression using their camera (composition and design, color, texture, viewpoints, framing, family and faces, nature, abstract and favorite objects. At the end of the course, we share their visions with the world through a big exhibition at the end of the course.

https://www.photopiacairo.com/items-2/photography-for-kids

In the ever-growing, expansive world of technology and the Internet, safety and privacy is an equally growing concern for parents of children who are using this technology. Here are some resources to help families keep their kids safe and information secure. BROWSERS Kid-Safe Browsers and Search Sites (for web browsers) Kids Safe Browser (app for Android OS from Google Play) PARENTAL CONTROL PROGRAMS/APPS NetNanny (for Windows PC, Mac OSX, Apple iOS, Android) The ultimate in parental control safety software. Check out the site. Lots of control options. Safe Eyes (for Windows PC or Mac OSX) Fully featured filtering and reporting software for computers. Not for mobile devices. Mobile Guardian (for Apple iOS, Android, and Blackberry) Protection for all of the mobile devices out there. This is a powerful application. Dinner Time (for Apple iOS and Android) Dinner Time is a user-friendly app parents can download to remind their children about taking time out from their mobile devices to study, get the sleep they need, and of course, enjoy mealtime as a family. FamilyBase (for Verizon Wireless subscribers) If you have Verizon Wireless, you can subscribe to their mobile app and have it installed on your child's device for complete parental control. It allows you to control and/or monitor apps and app usage, texts, calls and more. Take a look. Screen Time Parental Control (for Android only) Parents can monitor time spent in applications and set time limits with apps, bed times, lights out and school time curfews, as well as set usage time rewards if tasks are completed. ParentKit (for Apple iOS only) Parents can access scheduling tools and remote control their child's smartphone. It allows access to apps and the ability to turn off features such as app installations, in-app purchases, as well as blocking content, etc.

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http://kingfisherkookers.com/software/what-to-look-for-when-it-comes-to-childcare-management-software.html

Artists In Pastel is a blog created for the purpose of reviewing the websites of artists who work in pastel. The blog manager, who was introduced to my work through a friend of a friend, contacted me just yesterday with the request to list my site. This blog aims to be a comprehensive, international list of artists who express themselves wholly or substantially in pastel. Check out my listing here! Posted by Rita Kirkman Daily Paintings and Art Journal at 6:03 PM Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: listing, pastel, website 1 comment: Jeannette Cuevas January 20, 2011 at 9:47 PM That is absolutely awesome! So excited for you, Rita, what an honor. You are becoming "International".

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The Hong Kong Chapter is proud to host the Asia Pacific Project Management Congress 2015 on 5th December at Cyberport Conference and Exhibition Centre. The organisers strive to build on the successes of past conferences to host another unforgettable conference with exciting renowned guest speakers from Hong Kong, Asia and the United States.

https://www.pmi.org.hk/2015/11/

Make a string of small paper bags containing surprises and hung with small pins for a nice advent calendar. Or just hang up your old Christmas cards! You can also try this colorful version that will appeal to children! A cork tree Easy to make this Christmas tree is completely diVIN, right? Candles and cinnamon sticks For the atmosphere at home to be pleasantly warm, count on these candles and cinnamon sticks! Note that you can use ribbon instead of rope. An embellished cane Amaze the gallery with a simple cane! Just wrap it in jute and garnish with seasonal decorations, like pine cones. Discover the instructions for making your decorative preserves here. Centerpieces Original centerpieces that can suit any occasion. For the holidays, they can be adorned with spruce branches, balls and pine cones. An ornamental mug For a change of Christmas baubles, why not create a pretty landscape in a recycled little mug? Check out the instructions for making your ornamental mugs here.. A starry ornament with clothes pins Create the most beautiful ornaments for your tree! Use clothespins, paint and a little glue. Find the instructions right here. A fabric garland A garland to make with the children with scraps of fabric just like in the days of our grandparents. An original nutcracker A nutcracker made from terracotta pots to decorate the house. If you're ambitious, you can also make a giant nutcracker yourself to stand guard in front of the house!

https://en.apmr.ca/post/green-handmade-decorations

We have many hungry bellies to feed at the sanctuary, and we need lots of hay to keep them all strong and healthy. We are so grateful for any amount you can donate.

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SKU: 280196-0713 Categories: Ariadna, Infinity, Miniatures, Retail Products, SCI-FI, Wargames Tags: Ariadna, infinity Description Additional information Description “Dileas Gu Bas” (Loyal until Death). Gaelic motto of the First Regiment of Caledonian Mormaers. In a society like the Caledonians, in which Teseum is the base of clan power, the ostentatious display of this neomaterial is a symbol of both political and military power. For that reason, the Mormaers are the elite of the Caledonian Army. Their armors contain an amount of such incredibly pure Teseum that it offers a protection superior to most of the body armor of the Sphere. The production cost for one of these suits of armor is so high that very few in Ariadna can afford to have it. And the same is true of their weapons, whose ammunition is worth a king’s ransom. It could be said that the Mormaers’ identity is based on Teseum. Because of this, the regimental name, an old noble Scottish title equivalent to Duke, derives from the fact that they are the distinguished elite of the Caledonian troops. Nothing is more prestigious for a clan than to be able to equip and to enlist one of its best men in the Mormaers. Because, in order to enlist in this regiment, the clan is obligated to contribute all of the necessary equipment, weapons, ammunition and supplies for each recruit. This implies a considerable investment in Teseum. For that reason, only the best soldiers of each clan are selected to become Mormaers, many of which are heirs or sons of the most prestigious members of the clan. This is the main reason why the regiment is formed of so many members of the clan elite, and why there are so many family and political ties among them, where few are called by their military rank, being more accustomed to the names “Sire” or “Cousin”. This is why it is said that the Mormaers are the aristocracy of the Caledonian Army. Nevertheless, in spite of being a front line regiment always deployed when necessary to face exceptional conditions and situations requiring “Victory or Death”, their combat discipline and the quality of their equipment are so extraordinary that their casualty levels are very low, so that their elite identity always remains virtually intact. As complicated as the scenario may be, the Mormaers always impose their own terms, from the beginning to the end of the battle, where the vast superiority of its firepower gives them the first word, and also the last.

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We are all aware of the influence of robots on jobs. How often do we hear that there will be no jobs by such and such a date? This company bucks the trend. . . robots have actually meant that the work force has trebled. . . Read on . . .

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For $8, this Pan-Asian mom-and-pop comfort food stop in Soho offers a habit-forming ground-tuna burger. The toasted bun is covered in sesame seeds, and a healthy dollop of wasabi mayo is squirted inside it. This satisfying Japanese-influenced rendition comes with microgreens and two dressings - and you can hardly call it junk food.

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Can you smell it? The sweet aroma of freshly brewed coffee as you are getting ready for work. But where’s the coffee pot? The short answer is there isn’t one. The longer answer is that the delicious hot mocha you are sipping is from a tiny k-cup pod that is in your coffee maker in place of the hulking coffee pot of yesterday. K-cup pods are everywhere nowadays, from grocery and box stores to businesses, the workplace and households across the country. But why? Here are the top 5 reasons you should buy a k-cup coffee maker today.

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UPDATE 6/22/2022: Looks like we have another few days of record setting temperatures this week. TVA has implemented ELCP Steps 10 and 20 again today and are requesting all customers to curtail any non-essential electric loads from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. tonight. This is an effort to help maintain a reliable grid as the load reaches the peak for the day. Check back for more updates as the week progresses. For additional tips to reduce electric consumption, click here: UPDATE 6/15/2022: TVA has made plans to initiate both Steps 10 and 20 of the ELCP for today, June 15, beginning at 1:00 p.m. and lasting until 9:00 p.m. tonight. Please be aware that TVA is making plans to possibly implement these Steps for tomorrow, June 16, and Friday, June 17. UPDATE 6/14/22 12:15 p.m.: TVA is implementing both Steps 10 and 20 of the ELCP today, June 14, from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. tonight. TVA is asking residents to limit any non-essential energy loads for cost-effective saving including but not limited to reduced lighting in unoccupied areas, unplugging unused equipment in residences and businesses, and adjusting thermostat temperatures in areas that are usually unoccupied. Please be aware that these steps will likely be in effect tomorrow, June 15, and Thursday, June 16. The Alcoa Electric Department will continue to provide updates as TVA supplies information. UPDATE: The Tennessee Valley Authority has terminated Step 20 of the ELCP for today, June 13th. Customers may resume normal energy consumption for the remainder of the evening. Check back for daily updates during this week’s extreme heat conditions. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is requesting all customers to voluntarily curtail any non-essential electric load effective today, June 13th at 2:00 p.m. until further notice. As part of their Emergency Load Curtailment Program (ELCP), TVA is implementing Step 20 of their program which aims to proactively maintain a stable and reliable power grid as this week’s temperatures approach record setting highs. This implementation may incorporate steps in residences and businesses that include reduce lighting during the day—including turning off lights in rooms not occupied, adjusting A/C thermostats when not home or in parts of the residence that is not routinely occupied, and unplugging devices or appliances not frequently used. The Alcoa Electric Department will provide updates immediately when shared by TVA as this week progresses. Thank you for your patience.

https://www.cityofalcoa-tn.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=565

CAIRO – 4 October 2018: Mohamed Salah’s pictures featured in “Above the Clouds” exhibition’s poster. The exhibition is hosted by the French Cultural Centre in Alexandria. The governor of Alexandria, Abdel Aziz Qansooh, along with French Ambassador to Egypt, Stephan Rumato, attended the opening of the exhibition on Sept. 30, 2018. The exhibition consists of 35 illustrations, portraying spectacular moments of popular football players worldwide, including Brazilian football legend Neymar and Frenchman Kylian Mbappe. The exhibition also contains illustrations of the most important moments of the Fifa World Cup 2018, which was hosted by Russia. The exhibition, organized by the French Institute in Alexandria in cooperation with the French News Broadcasting Network, aims to shed light on some cultural norms, such as the Japanese cultural behavior, showcasing a picture of the Japanese fans cleaning up the stadium after the performance of their national team. The French ambassador expressed his excitement and happiness for being part of such a universal event, describing it as a “beautiful” celebration and thanking all those who took part in the event. In the same context, the governor of Alexandria asserted that the relations between the two nations are extremely solid, explaining that numerous treaties have been signed between France and Egypt. Qansooh further congratulated the French people for being the World Cup 2018 champions. On the other hand, Manager of the French News Broadcasting Network office in Cairo, Emanuel Paris, explained that the exhibition is labeled “Above the Clouds”, as the photos used in the event feature football stars, including Egyptian star Mohamed Salah.

https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/4/58509/Mohamed-Salah%E2%80%99s-pictures-feature-in-Above-the-Clouds-exhibition-poster

When asked by the local daily newspaper, The Patriot Ledger, about my economic commentary for the month of December, the question threw me. The question was: what was my personal financial resolution for 2015? Being a financial professional, this caused me to think hard and long. I believe that I’ve come up with two that are going to be great. The first is to have my entire financial house reviewed by one of the professionals at our firm. Just like every client analysis and financial plan receives many sets of eyes for quality control purposes, so should my personal financial plan. So in 2015, someone in addition to my wife and I will be managing our financial affairs. What a sense of relief I feel as I envision a trusted and independent financial professional looking over every aspect of my financial life. In fact, I’m so excited about this, that the review will probably be complete by year end and not even make it to the 2015 to-do list. But the ongoing monitoring, changes and maintenance will continue for many years and will be shared with another professional. The second part of this 2015 financial resolution is to be sure that the financial house of my family members is in good order. The joy of having children emancipated from our homestead and off the college dole is so exciting, that we feel like celebrating every day with our newfound cash flow. But the reality is that they are now in the real world, and need real world attention to their finances as well. From saving and spending to investing, beneficiary elections and wills; young adults need financial planning help too. Most young adults commit a ton of financial sins without even knowing it. They have improper beneficiary designations on their 401K’s, poor asset allocations within those plans, no disability insurance and they buy expensive stuff like homes and cars jointly with their boy or girl friends only to learn later that a proper legal agreement may have made the break up a lot easier. At this point, my goal is to lead the horses to water and have a series of financial planning conversations with all of my children. I want to make sure that they have the mandatory bases covered and can think critically about making financial commitments before the point of purchase. Wish me luck! If it doesn’t work with me at the helm, I’ll hire one of the advisors from the office to do it with them. If it does work, maybe I’ll nudge the rest of the family to be sure that they too have their entire financial house in order, and strive to keep it that way forever.

https://www.uswealthnapolitano.com/blog-01/all-familys-personal-finances

Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic health conditions in Reno. It’s also one of the most under-diagnosed. People with diabetes have a higher risk of developing a number of long-term health complications; one of the most surprising is hearing loss. Health Risks Associated with Diabetes An estimated 30 million Americans have diabetes. Of that number, 23 million haven’t been diagnosed! Symptoms can be difficult to detect early on, but leaving the condition untreated increases the likelihood of developing a number of health complications. These include neuropathy, heart disease, kidney failure and blindness. People with diabetes have a life expectancy of 5-6 years lower than those without the disease due to the many associated health problems that could develop. One of the lesser-known complications of diabetes is hearing loss. Research has shown a connection between the two, with diabetics in Reno twice as likely to develop a hearing impairment than their peers. Hearing loss is most likely to occur in patients aged 50-69; about 70 percent of individuals in this age bracket will be diagnosed with high-frequency hearing loss and one-third will have low- or mid-frequency hearing loss. Those with pre-diabetes (about 84 million people in the U.S.) aren’t off the hook, either; they are 30 percent more likely to develop hearing loss themselves. Scientists aren’t exactly sure why there is a correlation between diabetes and hearing loss, but it’s believed the elevated blood glucose levels that are a trademark of diabetes are to blame. They already cause damage to the eyes and kidneys, so it stands to reason that permanent damage to the hair cells of the inner ear that are responsible for converting sound into electrical impulses that are sent to the brain for interpretation could also occur due to elevated glucose. Another theory? Thickening of the kidney walls can cause organ failure in people with diabetes; the walls of the inner ear could be similarly affected, since they share a similar pathology with the kidneys. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, regular hearing tests should be an important part of your medical routine. The earlier hearing loss is detected, the better your chances of finding an effective long-term treatment (and the lower your risks of developing some of the health complications associated with untreated hearing loss; you’ve already got enough on your plate worrying about diabetes risks). If you have not been diagnosed with diabetes but have a higher risk (e.g., family history of the disease, obesity, sedentary lifestyle), you should schedule a hearing examination and keep on top of your hearing health.

https://hearingaidreno.com/got-diabetes-get-a-hearing-test/

Einaudi is a fucking genius, and I still cannot believe I share the planet with such exquisiteness. I love listening to him, and I love the way he moves his fingers over the piano. His love for his music gives me hope. So. Music does bring back memories — as most of us have known all along — and I hereby declare Primavera the theme song of my life. It reminds me of everything I have ever said, done, heard, seen, smelled, tasted, touched, thought, experienced. It brings back my entire history and yet manages to tease out a coherent story from the chaotic mess. I want to die listening to it, and I want it to be played at my funeral. Can I pay someone to do that, or are best friends expected to take care of these things?

https://vasudhapande.com/2014/07/17/ludovico-einaudi-primavera/

And to think, a couple weeks later, they were all replaced by Hesco bastions. We were actually a bit butthurt about that.

http://www.bohicablues.com/2014/04/18/imagine-if-you-will-the-sandbag/

The Suffolk Sandlings, the strip of coastline from Lowestoft to Felixstowe, is an area unusually rich in military archaeology. Historians Rob Liddiard and David Sims gave a fascinating and entertaining account of how they came to produce their detailed study of the wartime landscape.

https://www.browsersbookshop.com/event/very-dangerous-locality

Pneumatic cylinders are working tools known as actuators, that translate the energy of compressed air into work. Where an electrical drive in the form of an electric motor is ideal for rotational drives, cylinder drives constitute the optimum solution for executing linear motion (linear drives) in both technical and economical terms. Such movements are normally complex and expensive to implement using electrical drives. Furthermore, pneumatic drives can handle pivoting movements of up to 360°. Pneumatic cylinders are not only relatively inexpensive and easy to install, they also come in simple, robust designs and in all different sizes.

http://iamtechnical.com/cylinders-pneumatic-controls

Alwayspure believes in empowering its members with the opportunity to lead their lives on their own terms. info@alwayspure.net 9555222402 PRODUCT DETAILS Home PRODUCT DETAILS JAMUN SEEDS 209.00 209.00 Jamun (syzygium cumin) fruits are a good source of vitamins and iron and are said to be useful in heart and liver troubles. The powder from the seeds of jamun are an effective medicine against diabetes and is widely used in India to Care diabetes. It is rich in vitamin a and c, very good in care control high sugar( diabetes), strengthens teeth, gums and good in gingivitis.

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1 What is your name and business name? James L. Zilch TaylorMade Tools Co. 2 Tell us about your company: Manufacturer of skin or membrane removal tool. Also manufacture tools that assist trappers with their work in the woods. 3 How did you get started?...

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Economic development groups increasingly use both financial and non-financial incentives (including specialized services) to support businesses in their communities. A new report* from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) describes a variety of state... by Ellen D. Harpel | Jul 17, 2014 | Uncategorized The State Economic Development Program Expenditures Database and the State Business Incentives Database are two valuable resources for those who follow economic development. Guest blogger Wen Sun, Research Manager for the Council for Community and Economic Research... by Ellen D. Harpel | Jul 11, 2014 | Uncategorized Should investors expect to receive incentives, even when the laws guiding those incentives change? Will more companies that do not receive incentives challenge programs that help finance their competitors? Several recent cases have addressed these complicated issues.... by Ellen D. Harpel | Jul 2, 2014 | Uncategorized Good Jobs First provided an update on its online database Subsidy Tracker 2.0 and discussed the importance of transparency for economic development incentives during an informative webinar earlier this week. Subsidy Tracker 2.0 Subsidy Tracker 2.0 is a free,...

https://smartincentives.org/2014/07/

Ground subsidence and its socio-economic implications on the population: A case study of Nakuru area in Central Rift Valley, Kenya. The lithospheric structure of the Kenya Rift as revealed by wide-angle seismic measurements. Advances in Geodesy and Geophysics Research in Africa Current state-of-the-art, problems and preliminary results of seismic hazard assessment in sub-Saharan Africa.

https://profiles.uonbi.ac.ke/aomano/inyambok/publications/current-state-art-problems-and-preliminary-results-seismic-hazard-assessment-s

While we often take a light-hearted approach in these Wellness Moments, the ongoing stress of the pandemic calls for a more serious conversation. During COVID-19, even those of us who take pride in our ability to 'keep calm and carry on' have had our resilience tested. In differing degrees, most people have experienced sadness, depression, anxiety, possibly anger at the stress and disruption, and many are dealing with serious loss and chaos. Angus Reid Institute recently reported that nearly half of Canadians said their mental health is suffering and worsened during COVID-19, more than 1-in-10 say 'worsened a lot'. Mental health IS health. Along with the physical risks of the pandemic, taking care of our mental and emotional well-being is our number one job. That means doing what we need to do for ourselves to manage stress. Every one of us. Now. Clearly more difficult when you're taking care of others too, but putting on 'your own oxygen mask first' is not selfish. It is Self Care. Essential for you and those who depend on you in your household, neighbourhood, or business. While attitude and gratitude, exercise and extra sleep can all help, sometimes we need more. There's strength, not shame in looking beyond the usual coping tactics when necessary. If this is a time when you could use support, we recommend a few excellent resources available to all. Visit the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and find your local or provincial branch to learn what resources and support programs are available in your region, including crisis and peer support helplines and referral services. One such program is BounceBack, a free program from CMHA for ages 15+, offering online tools and coaching to build skills to manage mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry. In addition to its regular programs, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has developed a resource site specifically to provide information, stress relief and coping tools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your local pharmacist is always a good source for health knowledge. In addition, Shoppers Drug Mart is currently providing online resources on meditation, healthy eating and stress relief. We encourage you to take a moment to check in with yourself to assess how you're coping and what you need for your health (not what you think you 'should' be able to handle). Stick to the habits you know work for you, use tools you'll find online and please, don't hesitate to call someone if that's what you need. When health is at risk it's frightening and sad, certainly no laughing matter, and it's okay to cry. But as we work to regain equilibrium, there is a place for laughter. In fact, experts say it helps heal and protect us. We hope you find something in your day to make you smile, chuckle, or laugh right out loud, even better if you can share the moment with someone who needs the lift too. This Wellness Moment is from Health Plus Insurance. From our family to yours, take care and stay safe. If you have a comment on these ideas or more to suggest, send us a note. Always glad to hear from you. If you're a Health Plus plan member, remember you have access to free, professional Wellness Resources.

https://www.healthplusinsurance.ca/wellness-moment-a-serious-conversation-about-self-care/

to God for the manifestation of his NAME, and the wonders of salvation wrought thereby. 2. He declares his resolution of executing judgment and justice in his kingdom, which 3. had been in disorder and confusion; 4-6. he rebukes the wicked ; 6, 7. reminds them of the power, providence, counsels, and judgments of God; 9, 10. he concludes with repeating his resolution to praise God; to break the power of wickednefs; and to establish righteousness. VER. ER. 1. Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks : for that thy name is near, thy wondrous works declare. The church offers up her repeated praises to God for deliverance ; she acknowledges the presence of his VOL. II. А NAME NAME in the midst of her, which had been evidenced by the “wonderful works” wrought for her salvation. Upon whatever occasion these words were originally indited, the Christian church now celebrates in them that great deliverance, which, by so many miracles of mercy and power, hath been accomplished for her, through Messiah, who is in Scripture frequently styled, “ the NAME of Jehovah.” See Ifai. XXX. 27 2. When I shall receive the congregation, I will judge uprightly. The first verse was spoken by many persons ; unto thee, O God, do we give thanks ;" here the speaker is one, and that one is plainly a ruler, who promises, that when he shall have received the con gregation," or, as some render it, “ when he shall « have gotten an appointed, or fit time, or season," that is, when he shall be established in power and authority, at a fit time and place, he will “ judge “ uprightly,” and introduce a thorough reformation into a kingdom, which, as we shall find by the fol. lowing verse, stood greatly in need of it. From these circumstances it should seem most probable, that David is speaking of his advancement to the throne of Israel, and the intended rectitude of his administration, when he should be fettled thereon. What David did in Israel, was done in the church univerfal, by him who fate upon the throne of David, when he “received,” for his inheritance, the great congregation” of the Gentiles, and the earth was full of the “ righteousness” of Jehovah. 3. The up 3: The earth, or, the land, and all the inhabis tants thereof are, or; were disolved: I bear the pillars of it. Civil distractions, and the continual irruptions of foreign etlemies, had thrown the Israelitish affairs into confusion; and “ diffolved" the frame of govern- . ment; until, by the re-establishment of royal aus thority, countenance and support were again given to all the subordinate magistrates; who are, in their respective stations, the “ pillars” of a community. Such was the universal corruption and diffolution of manners both among Jews and Gentiles, when Melfias, entering upon his regal office, reformed the world, raised the glorious fabric of the church, and made his apostles and their fucceffors the “ pillars" of his spiritual kingdom. Let men support religion; and God will support them. 4. I said unto the fools, deal not foolishly; and to the wicked, lift not up the horn: 5. Lift not up your horn on high ; Speak not with a stiff neck. “ Where the word of a king is, there is power. The prophet addresses himself to the opposers of his government, and the disturbers of Israel : he urges folly” of exalting themselves against their prince ; and exhorts them, for their own fakes, to humility and obedience. Is not this the very mefsage which the ministers of Christ have received from their king, and are commanded to deliver to the world? 6. For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south : 7. But God the " is the judge ; he putteth down one, and setteth up another. The opposition, mentioned in the preceding verse, was called 66 folly.” In these verses it is proved to be such ; as being an opposition, in effect, to the counsels of heaven; for, not by worldly power or craft, but by the designation and providence of God himself, the supreme judge of princes, and disposer of kingdoms, was the house of Saul “ put down,” and the house of David “ set up." And are not, then, the enemies of the Son of God in arms against the Father; who, according to the promises going before concerning him, hath highly exalted him ; hath committed all power and judgment to him; and hath put all things under his feet? Yea, and the hour is coming, when he shall put down all rule, and all authority, and power, and the Lord Jesus alone shall be exalted in that day. What will then he the portion of his impenitent adversaries, the next verse will inform us. 8. For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, and the wine is red: it is full of mixture, and he poureth out of the fame; but the dregs thereof all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them. As the choicest of heavenly blessings are frequently in. Scripture represented by the falutary effects of wine, a cup of which the Master of the family is supposed to hold in his hand, ready to distribute due portions of it to those around him; fo from the noxious and intoxicating qualities of that liquor, when drank strong, and in too large a quantity, is

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He works closely with the design teams through various phases, while a majority of his focus on projects is within the Construction Management phase. Dante is currently pursuing his Architecture licensure. In his free time, Dante enjoys cooking and watching the Chicago Cubs. Academic University of Nebraska-Lincoln Master of Architecture University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bachelor of Science in Design What’s the best advice you’ve ever heard and why? “Winners never quit and quitters never win.” Growing up my parents often reminded me that no matter the situation: quitters never win. This mental attitude has helped me develop a strong focus and determination for everything in my life. How did you become interested in this field? It started my sophomore year of high school when I took an introductory course to architecture and at that moment I knew it was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. In particular, I became fascinated with the built environment and the way architecture shapes our lives and everything around us.

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Recently on Twitter I’ve had several people ask where they could find another good place for free WiFi in Atlanta. Each time I answered so I decided to maintain a page on my site with a list of the Atlanta WiFi Hot Spots I go to frequently or at least know about. Enjoy.

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With over 30 years in the multi-family industry, Ms. Thompson has held leadership positions with Alden Torch Financial, Capstone Real Estate Services, Monogram Residential Trust, Behringer Harvard, and JPI. Her knowledge includes development and management of new lease-ups and stabilized assets, as well as underwriting and takeover of acquisitions of all product types and classes, including LIHTC, conventional, and student housing. Ms. Thompson is responsible for ensuring investment objectives are met by monitoring the performance of affordable housing properties in accordance with project and fund level partnership agreements. She attended Indiana University and has held a CPM certification since 2004. Previously, Ms. Thompson has served on the Residential Property Management Advisory Board at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, VA as well as served on the Board of Directors of the Apartment Association of Tarrant County.

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Recent imaginative and prescient of US President Joe Biden showing to wander round a stage after delivering his speech is “disturbing,” says GT Communications’ Gemma Tognini.

https://rosesnews.com/recent-scenes-of-president-biden-are-disturbing/

A good Thanksgiving Day punch has a little bit of the seasons favorites like apples and keeps everyone coming back for more! This punch recipe can be described as…

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I found this in a bag that was put away in 1978. I can't seem to find any info on 'Lupe' or the time period when they were made with the hasp-like clasp. My mom say's she remembers that she put it away because she really liked it, but not where she got it. My Grandma was actually a flapper lol, so I thought it might have been hers, but the online auction seems top be generating no response....Does anyone know where/when this came from? ThankYou!! Help us close this case. Add your knowledge below. Compacts See all Vintage Max Factor Flower Basket Pr... $24 Rare 1950's Powder Compact after* D... $150 VINTAGE LADIES Brass COMPACT MIRROR... $40 Vintage Oroton Gold Mesh Powder Com... $24 Vintage Max Factor Flower Basket Pr... $24 See all Comments Tillymint, 11 years ago Hi, its a pretty piece and seems to have a "tap flap" mechanism. If it is from the Art Deco period as you suggest there was a popular comedienne actress with a colourful life called Lupe Velez (playing Pepper in the film Hot Pepper) - it may have been something that was named/marketed after her?. I think its gorgeous!

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