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Hear the original spoken revelation:
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As revealed to God’s Messenger
Marshall Vian Summers
on March 23, 2013
in Boulder, Colorado
Here, the original communication of God, which exists beyond words, is translated into human language and understanding by the Angelic Assembly who watch over the world. The Assembly then delivers God’s Message through the Messenger.
In this remarkable process, the Voice of Revelation is speaking anew. The Word and the Sound are in the world. For the first time in history, the recording of the original spoken revelation is available to you and to the world to experience.
May you be the recipient of this gift of Revelation and may you be open to receive its unique Message for you and for your life.
It is a great misfortune that people have been so discouraged by the state of religion and the history of religion in this world—all of the violence that it has produced, corruption, misunderstanding and confusion. It is a demonstration of what people do with God’s Revelations when they are not guided by the power of Knowledge within themselves. Here religion becomes a tool of the state, a resource for ambitious people, another distinction that one tribe will use to overwhelm or overcome another.
Of course, this has driven people away and has traumatized people, even in current times, to the point where God’s New Revelation must be given in a pure form, notwithstanding the great value, depth and wisdom of God’s earlier Revelations and their importance in building human civilization in the world.
For God must speak again, for the Message must be clarified. The purpose of religion must be clarified. And the meaning and purpose of your life must be elevated and clarified. Otherwise, religion becomes a great problem in the world, whereas it was meant to be a great solution at the outset.
If you look at this without condemnation, you will see the great need for Knowledge [the deep spiritual mind] within yourself. For without Knowledge, you will misuse everything. You will misuse nature; you will misuse your mind; you will misuse your body because you are operating from a position of confusion. Uncertain who you are, why you are here and what you are doing, you will be governed by foreign powers and outside influences. Such is the tragedy of living in Separation [from your Source], a tragedy that exists throughout the universe.
So a great clarification must be given for religion and every aspect of religion—a great clarification about God; a great clarification about redemption and what that means and how it is achieved; a great clarification that unites all the world’s religions, for they have a common Source.
What is religion? Why is it necessary? Why is it impossible to extinguish it from the human heart and mind completely? Religion represents the expression of your deeper nature and the need of your deeper nature to have this expression in life, to give voice and form to this, which is so essential and elemental to who you are, where you have come from and what you will be returning to when you leave this world. It is fundamental to your deeper nature and to everything you really are—everything that can be seen and not seen, both the manifestation and the mystery of your life.
Religion is not an ideology. Religion is not a building or an organization or a hierarchy of organizations. In essence, it is the movement of God within you and between you and others functioning in the world. For God serves the world, working through people from the inside out.
God does not manage the weather or the geological forces of Earth. God has set all that in motion at the beginning of time. It is all operating on its own. Your challenge is to adapt to it and to utilize it meaningfully and beneficially, for yourself and for others. This, of course, would be impossible if Knowledge had not been given to you—the great endowment to guide you, protect you and prepare you for a greater life.
The fact that Knowledge has been forgotten, or is unknown in this world to such a large extent, creates the dilemma for religion because without Knowledge, religion becomes rules and prescriptions, admonitions, and invariably turns into a form of great oppression for the people. Given at the outset perhaps to help them organize their thinking and their lives, it becomes a yoke to harness them, and the spiritual light goes out of their lives.
This is not God’s intention. God’s intention is that people will discover the great endowment of Knowledge that the Lord of the universe, the Lord of countless religions and races in the universe, has bestowed upon this world. But when Knowledge is lost, fear and imagination take over. Confusion reigns. People are corralled to work and to live in servitude. Such has been the case throughout the history of the human family.
So God has given now a pure Message and has provided the Steps to Knowledge as its foundation so this will not be merely another belief to compete with existing beliefs, another ideology that must be defended and debated and used to overwhelm or oppress others.
For God has given the Steps to Knowledge not to one race or tribe or group, not to one region alone, but to all the peoples of the world, to be used in all the faith traditions of the world, to be recognized as the key Message of God to God’s Creation living in Separation in the physical reality.
So what is religion as an institution or a body of teachings? In essence, its purpose is to create an environment and an encouragement for people to experience the Presence, the Power and the Grace of God within themselves, their lives, within each other and within the world.
What does this mean? This means that the purpose of religion is to bring people to the great endowment, to the endowment of Knowledge, for this is how God will guide you and move you and restrain you—carrying you forward, holding you back, a greater force beyond words or expression. Beyond the realm and the reach of the intellect it is.
This is the pure religion. It has been the religion of the saints, the great creators and humanitarians. Moved by a greater power and force in their lives, beyond the ordinary things that determine people’s lives and experiences, they have been moved by a greater force, like a spiritual gravity, moving them to do extraordinary things for the benefit of others, beyond mere kindness and doing favors or service for people, by setting an example and encouraging and igniting the power of Knowledge in others.
You can forget the name of famous generals and leaders of nations, famous politicians, famous artists even, but the names of the great saints will prevail because their contribution has been the greatest and the most lasting and profound. They serve even today, their great gifts resonating continually through the human heart and mind, reminding people that who they are is greater than their minds and their bodies, reminding people that they are part of a Greater Reality, beyond what their senses can report.
This is the pure religion at work, you see, because God redeems you through the power and presence of Knowledge working in your life. To the degree to which you can recognize it, yield to it and follow it intelligently, this is how God will redeem you.
For Knowledge is not bound by your culture or your beliefs. Knowledge is not bound by tradition. It moves beyond these things. In this way, people can do things that are extraordinary and mysterious, creating value and benefit that is beyond human understanding. They become a demonstration of the great endowment.
Ritual and ideology are valuable, however, in setting a precedent or a pathway. People need this to get started and to use it to help them balance their lives, to give them structure and orientation. It is like preparing to fly, preparing to fly the aircraft. You have to study first. You have to become oriented first. You have to learn about the physics, the environment, the winds and aviation before you can take the helm of the aircraft. This is what ritual and ideology are for, to orient you, to prepare you for flight.
But the experience of flying is a different matter. Here you step beyond the boundaries of intellectual understanding and enter into the Mystery—the Mystery that is pure and uncontaminated by the world, the Mystery that is not governed by magic or romance and the search for power. This is the pure Mystery. This is the pure religion because here you are engaging with God directly in ways that are essential and elemental to you.
You cannot use this power for yourself. It is not there for you to govern or to direct. Indeed, it is there to govern you and to direct you. But it requires your intelligence. It requires your self-awareness. It requires responsibility and restraint and true compassion for others, or it will not emerge.
That is why the ambitious are never chosen. That is why the great Messengers throughout time have been reluctant, accepting reluctantly the great task set before them. While everyone else might want to use religion for power or benefit, the true Messengers are reluctant. They are honest. They are simple. They are prepared for great service.
Beyond ideology and belief and arguing about these things, and the constant and endless debate over these things in the attempt to understand with your mind something that exists beyond the mind’s realm and reach, you must enter the pure religion. Whether you are a Christian, a Buddhist, a Jew, a Muslim or of any other tradition, or of no tradition at all, the pathway to God is open to you.
God has spoken again now to give a clear pathway, to give clarity to people of all faiths and nations and to illustrate the central importance of the great endowment, the endowment of Knowledge. For you cannot come to God based upon belief alone. You cannot truly improve your life or the lives of others on belief alone, for not everyone will share these beliefs.
God knows that not all people will follow one teaching or adhere to one teacher, no matter how great they are. God knows this, but people are confused.
This is the antidote to all of the misuse of religion in the world. This is the antidote to human greed, confusion and oppression carried out in the name of religion. Here God is desecrated. God’s Will and Purpose are maligned. Here everything that is sacred and profound becomes lost and degraded.
You who seek to know your greater purpose in life and the meaning for your being here must have a new experience of the Divine if you are suffering under these results and consequences.
That is why God has spoken again, not to replace the world’s religions, but to elevate them and to prepare them for the great change that is coming to the world, and for humanity’s encounter with a universe of intelligent life. For none of God’s previous Revelations can do this, you see. It is part of a Greater Plan that will always be far beyond human understanding and comprehension.
This is the Mystery. God lives in the Mystery. People live in the manifestation. They try to make the Mystery a manifestation. But the Mystery is always the Mystery.
You must have strength and courage, then, to go beyond the manifestations of religion. You must be very honest. Your motives must be clear, or you will not be able to proceed. The pure religion requires a clarity and a purity of intention if you are to enter there.
Do not demean religious traditions and ceremonies and teachings and practices, for they are for people at the outset. Though they may be misused and misunderstood, they are providing structure at the outset, which can be very helpful for many people. But unfortunately these things become religion itself.
People teach that if you do not believe according to a certain prescription or a teaching from antiquity, you will not be received in Heaven. Yet God presides over a universe of countless races and religions, so clearly it is not belief or ideology that brings you across the threshold into the Divine Presence.
God will not punish you for failing because God knows that without Knowledge, you could only be in confusion and make mistakes, even terrible mistakes.
That is why taking the Steps to Knowledge is so fundamental to what religion really is and what it must be, for God redeems you here—not in your mind, not in your thoughts, not in your beliefs. For if you ever do return to your Ancient Home, which you will eventually, you will find people there with all kinds of beliefs, coming from beliefs that are totally different, coming from other worlds, coming throughout the universe. Can you imagine such a thing? You cannot. You cannot.
But the Mystery is in your life. It is in your heart. You cannot divorce yourself from it entirely. People try. They are very busy all the time. They do not want to sit still for a moment. They do not want to really feel what they feel about their lives, or they will have a crisis. Because the Presence is always there, waiting, calling with a natural attraction.
This is the pure religion. But to even consider this is possible or beneficial, you must have faith in the human heart. If you think people are fundamentally evil and prone to evil, then you will think of religion as a way to harness and corral them, to crack the whip over them and to threaten them with damnation and all manner of torture and misery if they do not follow what you tell them. People think this is how God is.
An all-merciful God is all merciful. An all-knowing God is all knowing. God knows without the power and presence of Knowledge, you cannot lead your life truly. So God gives you the Steps to Knowledge. They were given before in ancient times, but forgotten or dismissed, for those who ruled over religion did not trust the human heart.
But now humanity is literate. It is aware of the greater world it lives in to a certain extent. You are not isolated, primitive tribes anymore. Though your tendencies may still be primitive and self-destructive, you are aware of greater things.
God must prepare you for the world and for life beyond the world and [for] the degree of unity that will have to happen naturally between people if humanity is to preserve this world as a livable place and preserve its freedom and self-determination in the universe, where freedom is very rare.
It is your deepest needs and the need of the world itself that have brought God’s New Revelation to the world. It is the first Revelation of this kind in over 1400 years.
You are living at a time of Revelation. But you must understand the different levels of religion. There is religion to take care of people and feed them. There is religion to organize culture and society basically. There is religious belief, which can help people, to a certain degree. But then there is the pure religion, which brings people into the engagement with Knowledge within themselves and the Greater Powers in the universe that the God of the universe directs for the welfare of all peoples and nations.
When you enter the mystery of this, you have to leave behind your fixed beliefs, your ideology. You have to have the strength and faith and courage to do this, or you will be left outside the inner sanctum of the temple. For belief will not bring you to the God of all life. It will take a greater engagement, a more profound engagement, and a life guided by the great endowment, which lives within you at this moment.
People will argue against this. They say, “Humans cannot be trusted. They are evil. They are corrupted. They have fallen from grace.” This is ridiculous. Separation was created because part of Heaven wanted to experience it, and so here you are. It is too great and profound to ever comprehend.
You have left God, but God has not left you. You are lost in your thoughts, your fears, your desires and your preoccupations, but the Presence goes with you. For there is a part of you that has never left God, and this is the part of you that is called Knowledge.
That is why God will redeem you in the end, and everyone else, because you cannot separate yourself from your Source. You can live in Separation. You can live in fantasy. You can live a life of degradation and crime and poverty and self-abuse, but you cannot break the connection.
Someday, eventually, you will turn to the power within—exhausted, frustrated, overwhelmed. You will turn to this power, and it will begin a long process of redemption, putting you in service to others in the simplest and most humble ways so that your value and dignity and self-respect can be restored. For you cannot return to your Ancient Home a miserable, defiled creature. And you are not sent into the world merely to have your life be lost and wasted here.
The mind is an important tool, but it is not the platform for ultimate truth. Belief and ideology can be helpful at the beginning, but a hindrance towards the end. You must step beyond the pavement into the wilderness because God is there. You must learn to be still. You must learn to listen within yourself. You must restrain your passions and your grievances and your admonitions to give yourself this chance.
It is a different way of being in the world. It is a blessed way of being in the world. And though you are confused and do not know what you are doing and things are changing, you have turned a corner. You are beginning the return.
God knows the way to God. People never know the way to God. But you do not need to know the way to God because God knows the way. You need only ask and pray with great determination that the engagement can begin for you, and to take the Steps to Knowledge that God has provided, and to teach you how to listen to the deeper voice within you—not the voice of your culture, your family, your greed or your fear, or the greed or the fear of the world or any force in the world that is unholy, but the true voice. It will be the most natural thing for you to do this.
This is the pure religion. It can be practiced within the mosque, the temple, or the church, or anywhere. It is waiting for you to respond. It is waiting for you to realize your great need for this, for only God can fulfill and direct you in the world. Whether you are religious or not, whether you practice a religion or not, whether you believe in a religion or not, God’s Plan will save you if you can respond.
Here there are no religious wars. Here there is no religious oppression. Here all faiths coexist because they are all means to the same end. They are all feeding the deeper yearning of the heart if they are true and authentic.
We bring you now to the pure religion so that you may embrace it and see how important it is and how central to your life and your destiny, your fulfillment and your true self-expression it really is. This is a gift of Heaven for you, a gift that comes from a greater Source—given now in terms you can understand and [that] can be translated into different languages effectively; given now with the Will and the Intention of Heaven.
You suffer because you do not know why you are sent and who sent you and what you have to do next to begin to reclaim this experience and understanding of your life. Rich or poor, this confusion will haunt you until you seek for true resolution.
This begins the sacred engagement. This begins the sacred return. Here God does not take you away from the world, but brings you into the world in an entirely new way. Here you see the need for Knowledge everywhere around you, and you do not condemn people for their failures and mistakes. Here you become an expression of Heaven as you seek to strengthen Knowledge in others and to serve people in the most fundamental ways, wherever it is necessary for you to do so.
If you have been abused by religion or confused by it, understand these words. See this great opening and opportunity for you. For your relationship with God is the most pivotal relationship in life, and the degree to which you can accept it and experience it and be part of it determines how far you can go in relationship with anyone. If you cannot be intimate with the power that resides within, how can you be really intimate with anyone? How can you be trusting if you cannot trust what is within you? How can you be open and allow your true affection to emerge if you do not have the guidance and power of Knowledge within yourself?
This restores your true relationship with yourself, which fundamentally is your relationship with Knowledge. From this, you begin to have the basis and the foundation for the great relationships you are meant to have in life, which will come to you as you are prepared, as you are freed enough from the past to receive them and to understand their meaning.
Here you begin to live the pure religion in what you say and what you do and even what you think. This is a Power greater than the world and everything in the world—greater than nature, greater than the physical forces that move the world. For now you are finding that part of you that is timeless and changeless, which will give you freedom from death and a sense of your great permanence, even through your journey here on Earth.
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https://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-1/pure-religion/the-pure-religion
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Dr. Natalia Hernández Mantilla is President of the Colombian Association of Dermatology and Dermatological Surgery 2016 - 2018, es an outstanding specialist in Genital Dermatology and Allergology, with more than 20 years of experience and a broad career in the public and private sector.
Graduated from the Central Military University with a specialty in Dermatology . It also has specialties in allergological dermatology and eczema , as well as Genital lytology, endorsed by the Hospital Henri Mondor Creteil. France, and Occupational Dermatology , by the Complutense University, Carlos III Health Institute, Madrid, Spain .
Among the positions he has held are that of Head in charge in the absence of the holder in the Dermatology service of the Central Military Hospital, Professor of the Military University Nueva Granada at undergraduate and postgraduate level in dermatology for twelve years. She was co-author of the management guidelines for occupational dermatosis requested to the Javeriana University by the Ministry of Social Protection. "GATISO". She is currently the president of the Colombian Association of Dermatology and Dermatological Surgery.
She has been a lecturer in multiple national and international events, author of articles published in national and international journals and author of the book Treatise of Eccemas.
Dr. Natalia Hernández is a specialist in the management of genital dermatological diseases, genital infections, genital burning, dermatitis, skin allergies, psoriasis, pruritus, aesthetic procedures. Perform allergy tests (patch and puncture) to rule out skin allergies.
Her extensive experience highlights her as a High Level Specialist in Bogotá, Colombia, as well as being awarded as one of the 50 best doctors in Colombia at the Top Doctors Awards 2018.
*Translated with Google translator. We apologize for any imperfection
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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has announced that reality TV game show “Kaun Banega Crorepati” will return to the telly world soon. He has already started recording registration questions for it…..reports Asian Lite News
Amitabh’s announcement comes at a time when there was a buzz that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan might come on board to host the new season of the widely popular general knowledge-based game show.
“KBC has gracefully agreed to reappear and in doing so has coerced me into recording the Registration Questions for the contest to be on air by August-September this year,” the 74-year-old actor posted on his blog late on Thursday night.
The show was first aired in 2000, changing the face of Indian television and giving Amitabh a new lease of life in showbiz.
Recalling the experience of being the host, Amitabh wrote: “KBC. The winner from its beginnings. To me at least was to mingle with them that come with ambition and desire, with hope and will and of course the ultimate desire of spending those hours at the Hot Seat, with complete strangers who by the time it ends become your dearest friends.”
“May the fruits of friendships grow. May the winner be ecstatic. May he or she be deserving and above all, may the wishes of they that come, be delivered in a bounty.”
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https://asianlite.com/entertainment/bollywood/big-b-begins-work-on-kbcs-new-season/
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There are plenty of great things about a rainy day (curling up with a good book, for example), but one thing we can definitely do without is leaky roofs. If you’ve ever had a leak in your roof, you know just how costly it can be. Not only is it a hassle to deal with for the duration of the storm — it also means that you have to identify what’s causing the leak before the rain returns.
So how do leaky roofs actually get started? Here are three of the most common causes.
1. Cracked Flashing
A crack in your flashing could spell disaster for the integrity of your roof. What are flashings? Those thin pieces of metal are installed underneath your shingles and on the joints of your roof to create a watertight barrier.
A time passes, wind, rain, and the elements can erode the tar and protective coating that secure your flashings and cause them to crack. If this happens, you’ll probably need to replace your cracked flashing with a new one that could involve removing and replacing some shingles from your roof as well.
2. Broken Shingles
This is a fairly easy problem to spot if you know what you’re looking for. Shingles should create a uniform pattern that covers your entire roof. If individual shingles are broken or missing, you’ll be able to see that there are parts of your roof that are a different color or where the pattern is disrupted. Shingles can come loose or get damaged during intense storms, so it’s always a good idea to check around your home to make sure there are no discarded shingles after severe weather.
When it comes to fixing this problem, you’ll need to get up on the roof, pry loose damaged shingles, and secure new ones. Many homeowners are neither comfortable with nor prepared to complete this task — in which case, it’s better left to the professionals.
3. Clogged Gutters
Believe it or not, one of the most common causes of a leaky roof is clogged gutters. Gutters help direct water away from your roof and the foundation of your home. If your gutters are stuffed with debris, it is more common that water won’t drain properly, leaving more time for it to seep between shingles and into your home.
Keeping your gutters clean and well secured is one of the best preventative steps you can take to keep your roof in good shape. And while you’re up on a ladder cleaning your gutters out, it’s a good chance to look around on your roof and ensure that everything else looks in place too.
Finding a Reliable Roofing Repair Specialist
Not so keen on scaling a ladder to reach the upper levels of your roof? Does your roof have a leak, and you can’t figure out the cause? It’s best in these cases to enlist the help of a professional roofing and gutter specialist. Hiring a qualified pro will ensure that your leak gets fixed quickly and safely in time for the next big storm.
Make sure you’re taking the time to find a roofing specialist with a high level of customer satisfaction and extensive experience. Even if it means paying a little more, it’s worth it when it comes to keeping your home safe and dry.
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https://www.a1everlast.com/3-common-reasons-leaky-roof/
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Caracol FM 91.3 transmits from the city of Ambato in Ecuador, Caracol FM are a Radio with Youth and Current music, comment with your family and friends that you can tune into your smart phones now through “Tune In Radio”. Thank you for choosing Caracol FM.
Caracol FM website address is www.radiocaracolfm.com
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The Voice of Tomebamba
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The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
Since I saw, for the first time, the Susan Cain’s speech at TED named The power of introverts, I started to look for her book, Quiet. Below, you can see her famous and terrific speech, which has been watched by more than 5 million people.
It has not been an easy task. I currently live in Valencia, Spain, where you can find this book in its Spanish version. Despite of the fact that Spanish is my native tongue, I am trying to read in English as many books as I can, to improve my knowledge of the Shakespeare’s language and, as probably you can see, I need to improve a little bit more. Please be patient if you find grammar mistakes.
My wife has been looking for a copy of the book in its English version in every single bookshop of our city for a long time. The answer was always the same, I have it in Spanish but not in English.
Last summer, we went to London to do an English Course. On my very first day at the city I went to Waterstones in Piccadilly St. (the largest bookshop of Europe) where I bought Quite and other books that I had been looking for them for a long time.
Let me tell you something, I traveled to London with an empty suitcase and I came back to Valencia with this suitcase full of books. Yes, like Susan Cain, reading is one of my passions. Another of my passions is public speaking and, Like Susan Cain, I’m a Toastmasters membership, an organization where we work our social and leadership skills
I have enjoyed reading this book. It is a great job of years of researching in which Susan Cain dismantles the false Western myth that extroverts are better leaders. In Western countries, specially in the United States many introverts try to act as extroverts because these are better considered.
She explains like at Harvard Business School the most important fact is to talk, even when you say something that it doesn’t make sense. If you are a HBS student, you must be an outgoing person.
To be honest, I have a different point of view (than HBS) about what leadership is. In my opinion, a good leader is a good listener who ask for feedback to his or her teammates, is reflexive, takes risks..
Another highlight of the book deals about teamwork. Susan Cain shows that teamwork is not always the best way to get creativity. A new trend at the schools is to prioritize the teamwork. The author shows that this is a mistake. It’s true that children need to learn how to work as a part of a team, but they need to learn how to work by themselves too (specially if they are introverts).
If you want to delve into these and other issues and if you want to know exactly what introversion and extroversion are, I strongly recommend to read this book.
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https://davidtorija.com/2013/11/02/book-review-quiet-by-susan-cain/
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1 VICTORIA DR SWEDESBORO NJ 08085
Amazingly beautiful, immaculately maintained and move-in ready home. This 3,742 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is nestled on a beautiful 2.53 acre wooded lot. Built in 2005 by Paprone, this model has 9 foot ceilings and a gorgeous sunroom. The inviting and comfortable living room has majestic cathedral ceilings, and a cozy gas fireplace. Kitchen updates include a brand new glass subway tile backsplash, a 900 CFM LED lighted hood range, remarkable granite counter tops and soft close cherry wood cabinets which will make any chef excited to cook and entertain.
You have to see to believe this amazing completely remodeled contemporary master bathroom. Renovations include vaulted ceilings, hand scraped, wide plank hardwood floors, neutral color featuring an accent wall with a sophisticated embroidered wallpaper. The bedroom is completed with a 5 speaker surround sound system and extraordinary remote controlled lighting for total relaxation. The quaint sitting area has a view of the beautiful backyard. Stunning pocket doors lead to a lavish private bath.
The contemporary master bath has a roman tub, custom tiled floor, grasscloth accent wall, dual vanity, motion censored under cabinet lighting, heated towel rack, and lighting options including a chandelier that you have to see to believe. Frameless glass shower with THREE shower heads including an overhead rain shower, and hand-held adjustable height shower head. Custom tiled with recessed area for toiletries, and beautiful river rock floor. Separate room with high-efficiency eco-friendly toilet complete with two toiletry cabinets. The large walk-in closet located inside the bathroom is well lighted and complete with a custom cherry wood shelving system.
The first floor has pristine hardwood floors, and has been freshly painted with neutral colors. Powder room was remodeled in 2018, complete with new vanity, and grasscloth reclaimed wood framed accent wall. Save hundreds of dollars with the well and septic. The home has natural gas and electric, dual zone heating and air conditioning systems, Nest learning thermostat system for energy efficiency. Other upgrades include a new roof installed in 2016, fully wired security system, full irrigation/sprinkler system for the lawn, 3 car insulated garage, with detached garage/shed. New corrugated steel raised garden beds with organic dirt with timed irrigation system. Brand new energy efficient stainless steel refrigerator in 2017. Also, new energy efficient Wi-Fi connectivity washer and dryer installed 2017.
The backyard is awaiting you and your guests. Newly installed amazing contemporary concrete back patio with in-ground lighting and built-in fire-pit. The patio has plumbing and wiring installed for a future outdoor kitchen.
- Price $490,000
- SQFT 3,742
- Beds 4
- Baths 3
- Parking 3
- Lot 3 Acres
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Hex #4993cf or rgb(73,147,207) in RGB space is the tint of blue. It has hue angle of 206.87 degrees, value = 81 and saturation = 65. #4993cf can be obtained by mixing 3 colors: 4 drops of blue, 1 drop of cyan, 2 drops of white.
Nearest safe hex - #3399cc. Below you can see the block with #4993cf color and its structure: in procentage ratio and in drops of pigments. Click "TRY" button to move #4993cf to the mixer and play with it.
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Locked keys in car-First of all, among the most sickening sensations can be found in the minutes just after you understand you have actually accidentally locked keys in the vehicle.
The modern automobile is developed to safeguard its contents and the locks work effectively even when used inadvertently.
Still, there are things that can be done by the automobile owner to gain access to the car.
Inspect the basic things first.
Inspect all the doors.
The majority of vehicles with electric locks immediately lock all doors.
However the doors lock individually on older cars and trucks or those without electric locks.
Because it is a long shot, however the service may be as near as the rear seat door to the automobile.
Does somebody close by have a spare set of keys for the automobile?
In some cases, calling a partner to bring the extra keys and unlock the car can be an alternative.
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A coat wall mount or other flexible wire can be fashioned into a loop or hook and employed in an attempt to open the lock.
Slide the wire through area where the cars and truck window glass meets the door frame.
And also, effort to capture and open the lock mechanism or press the switch on an electrical lock system.
This technique does bring some risks.
The wire can harm the weather stripping in between the window and frame.
A lot of cars and truck lock mechanisms are created to not provide simple surface areas to catch with the wire loop.
Another option is the Slim Jim.
Because this tool resembles a flat metal plate with a hook on one end.
Moreover, the slim jim is moved into the car door along with the base of the window where the tool can reach the door latch system.
The Slim Jim is actually a robber tool.
And few people will bring one with them.
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So eventually, lots of lock vehicle scenarios are going to require the help of an expert.
As well as, vehicle owners may have some alternatives when trying to find assistance.
So, in most cases, you will need to provide proof of ownership before the locks are open.
For that reason, some wrecker services do offer locksmith services.
In many cases, these companies have a slim jim and the knowledge to use them.
So, confirm that the business offers lock vehicle services before the wrecker is dispatch.
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Being locked out of your very own automobile is one of the most uneasy sensations.
So, you have lost the keys. Either even left them in the ignition.
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Can't wait to spice up those photos with Perfect365? Bringing photos into Perfect365 is straightforward. Just upload an existing photo and let our innovative technology make your pictures perfectly shareable!
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https://www.fileguru.com/ArcSoft-Perfect365/info
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Race to Fitness on the Indoor Track at our Knoxville Gym
Never mind the weather – you can run all year round at the National Fitness Center in Knoxville. Located on our facility’s second floor, the indoor track is temperature controlled for your comfort. Enjoy your run as you stride alongside panoramic scenery; seven times around the track equals one mile.
Alternate your running with strength training to build muscle mass and bone density for increased endurance and aerobic capacity. Work out on a variety of free weights – including incline and decline dumbbells and straight bars – or plate loaded and selectorized single station equipment.
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https://www.nfcgymsknoxvillewest.com/amenties-services/indoor-track/
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If you haven’t made it out to this new water park, the last hot days of August give you a great reason to visit. Safari Splash is part of the Fort Worth Zoo and costs an additional $5 after general admission. The parks features zero-depth water play areas, toddler section and four water slides. It closes for the season on August 30 so make plans now!
The newest exhibit at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame covers the life of cowgirl legend Annie Oakley. The recently renovated first-floor permanent gallery displays the exhibit Hitting the Mark: Cowgirls and Wild West Shows, which gives visitors a chance to explore more about Annie Oakley through displays of artifacts and multimedia presentations.
Visit the Kimbell Art Museum on August 29 to participate in their Drop-In Studio program. From 1-1:45PM, you and your child can take part in a short gallery activity and a studio project. Sign up at the entrance to the education studios in the Renzo Piano Pavilion for this free activity.
Enjoy the last Sunday of August on the Trinity River at the Panther Island Pavilion. The fun begins at noon and continues until 6 p.m. Choose from a variety of family-friendly activities that include kayaking, disc golfing, paddle boarding and riding a pedal boat. Food trucks, the Juice Caboose and Steel City Pops provide on-site refreshment options.
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https://www.fortworth.com/blog/post/august-end-of-summer-family-fun/
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March 7, 2017
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve Agenda (any additions or deletions)
Approve Treasurer’s Report
Conference Call No.
855-838-6933 Conference Room 5, Passcode 580#
Public Comment Period 3 minute per person, comment period will last no longer than 10 minutes.
- Roads & Trails
- Community Center/Town Hall
- Township Annual Election & Meeting March 14, 2017
- Election Hours 4 – 7 pm, Town Hall
- Absentee Ballots available from the Town Clerk Beginning February 10th
- Annual Meeting 8:15 pm
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http://www.kabtownship.org/township-board-agendas/archives/03-2017
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The poster says that Baby Driver is the coolest movie of the summer. I don’t know that that aspiration is king size but in my view it fails to achieve even those unlofty heights.
It is QUITE cool but it’s reliance on music as a key plot device requires the music to be cool as…
The anchor song, Queen’s Brighton Rock, isn’t even Queen’s coolest song. Not by a long way.
The title credits, where our hero (Baby) walks the streets of Atlanta to the sound of Harlem Shuffle is clever as the lyrics pop up as street graffiti, shop names and so on but it’s trying soooo hard.
The car chases are invariably high quality but I felt some of the casting was a bit gash. Love interest, Lily James, doesn’t cut the mustard and Baby (Ansel Elgort) created no real empathy.
But the biggest crime is the OST.
Come on guys you could have done better than that.
Apart from Hocus Pocus by Focus and Egyptian Reggae by Jonathan Richman it was just kind of meh! It ain’t no Tarantino soundtrack.
Now THAT’s cool.
Jamie Foxx is largely unintelligible. But John Hamm and Kevin Spacey put in good, professional efforts.
This movie aspires to coolness, but it left me a little cold.
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https://markgorman.wordpress.com/2017/07/07/
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"No network protocols running"
Occasionally I get the message below when trying to connect with a USB modem to my ISP
What is this telling me ?
Is my ISP not providing the service at the time or is this something not running on my machine which should be ?
Running Puppy 5.3.1
IPCP: timeout sending Config-Requests
sent [LCP TermReq id=0x2 "No network protocols running"]
sent [LCP TermReq id=0x3 "No network protocols running"]
Sending break to the modem
PDP context detached
Script /etc/ppp/peers/gprs-disconnect-chatmm finished (pid 9984), status = 0x0
Serial link disconnected.
Exit status is 0
Press ENTER to quit
Press r ENTER to reconnect/try again
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https://forum.linuxfoundation.org/discussion/7768/no-network-protocols-running
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The „Great Orion Nebula“, also called Messier 42, is one of the finest night-sky objects. About 23 years ago I observed it for the first time – and even today this object amazes me. One can enjoy this object by naked eye, with binoculars or with a large telescope. It is a spectacular sight independent from the instrument which one choses for observing.
Last friday I had a few moments with this object just before the Sky was covered by a thick layer of fog. Here is a photo:
I used a Canon 350D DSLR attached to a 500mm f/5.6 lens mounted on a Vixen GP-D2. The GP-D2 was controlled by a Littlefoot control box. The camera was set to 800 ASA sensitivity and RAW-format. The overall exposure time was 15 minutes, several frames were stacked with DeepSkyStacker. Of course, there is a lot of room for improvements. Nevertheless, this shot shows the features one would see in a visual observation with a small telescope.
What is this object? It is a giant cloud of gas in the space which is excited by the light on of the stars in it. The molecules of the gas emitt the light that we can observe. As far as we learned from studies and observations, the cloud contains young stars. It is a „starbirth“ region.
See you later, Frank
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http://asterythms.net/blog/?p=52
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Hire Controller - Tool Hire
A successful Tool Hire Supplier are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join an outstanding team. This is a full time, permanent position, working with colleagues to achieve a high standard of service to clients & contractors. We are looking for an experienced Hire Controller to join this leading company.
Key Responsibilities:Great Telephone MannerBuilding Lasting Relationships with Repeat CustomersTaking On and Off Hire CallsOrganising TransportRaising Contracts on Bespoke IT SystemOrganised, Able to Prioritise WorkloadFiling / Admin TasksResolve Customer Queries / Complaints
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http://uk.jobise.com/job/16602/hire-controller-tool-hire-at-embark-recruitment/
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As previously mentioned at the end of last week’s article, I will begin to trace how Egyptian cinema has talked about spaces where narratives of victimisation are produced and contested. Here, I would like to ask two main questions: what are the features of the space in which “victims” are situated? And how can the same space hold more than one aspect of victimhood? I will start by discussing Sherif Arafa’s El-Erhab wel Kabab (Terrorism and Kebab), screened in 1992. Written by Wahid Hamed, this film investigates many spaces where Ahmed, portrayed by Adel Imam, is depicted as a victim.
The movie presents Ahmed as an “ordinary” Egyptian. A member of the middle class that is historically analysed as the emblem of social and economic “stability” and “security” of the Egyptian society, Ahmed appears to be passively accepting the conditions of his livelihood. He does not mind having a second job in the evening as a cashier at a restaurant to supplement the insufficient salary of his main morning job. He agrees to have a cold relationship with his wife at home. He does not mind eating food that he does not favour. He keeps silent on the corruption and the inefficiency of governmental public services, including the institution he works for, but also the public transportation system and the Mugamma (complex), an all-encompassing administrative government complex in and around which most of the film’s incidents are based.
The Mugamma, as described in many academic and journalistic writings, is the centre of Egypt’s sprawling bureaucracy. If you are living in Egypt with any nationality, you have probably visited this huge construction that is situated at one of the main corners of Tahrir Square. Built during Gamal Abdel Nasser’s regime in the 1960s as a reflection of the centralisation and representation of the Egyptian state, every ministry has a location inside the Mugamma. All kinds of official certificates and documents can be issued from it.
Ahmed is not an exception. He pays his own visit to the Mugamma to transfer his kids from a school that is far from his household to a closer one. Trying to solve this family issue, Ahmed encounters further sufferings that expose the complexity of his victimhood. Put simply, the Mugamma, which is meant to solve certain problems, leaves many others unaddressed. The same building that people target to get their needs met is the one that fashions more grievances. These grievances paradoxically urge a protest against the government that Ahmed mobilises from the state’s colossal complex.
The relation between the Mugamma and Ahmed’s victimhood is clear through all of his interactions inside and surrounding it. For example, he meets a man who is unable to get his request completed due to overcrowdedness. He discovers how his presence was ignored after his request was totally dismissed by the employees of the Mugamma. He feels more isolated and marginalised when he enters the fancy hotels, the Arab League, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that are located next to the Mugamma. Looking for Mr. Medhat, the always-absent clerk in the Mugamma, Ahmed finds himself socially and economically excluded from these luxurious places.
Getting back to the Mugamma after his research trip, Ahmed seems fed up. He came to the place with one problem. Now he has to deal with a lazy, hectic bureaucracy that further complicates his relationship with the complex and its employees. Different from earlier pieces of this series that showed how victims break and question their victimhood via the changing of the nature of their human interactions and relationships, Ahmed is unable to do the same. Since everything is stagnant and dull inside the Mugamma, Ahmed’s only solution was to take over the place that was supposed to recognise his right as a citizen.
Although he did not intend to do so, Ahmed becomes in control of the place where all Egyptians are required to present their victimhood as weak subjects who always need assistance. He accidentally holds a weapon, declaring himself as a “terrorist” in the eyes of security forces. He understands that he no longer has a chance to defend himself as a “victim” because he is seen as a “perpetrator”. While this fundamental shift in Ahmed’s relation with the Mugamma threatens his future, Ahmed is provided a golden chance to ask for whatever he wants. Beyond his kids’ problem, Ahmed calls his hostages to openly display all their aspirations to the government. He even goes radical and demands the resignation of the whole cabinet. But before doing so, Ahmed makes sure to mix his “terrorist” requests with a tasty kebab order accompanied by all kinds of salads for everyone inside the Mugamma!
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https://cdn1.dailynewsegypt.com/2018/01/22/victims-heroes-egyptian-cinema-4-sherif-arafas-terrorism-kebab-1992/
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Not to long ago most church youth groups had 20 somethings in baggy jeans with obligatory holes in the knees, faded t-shirts, unruly hair, at least one ear adorned with a piercing, and a plastic bracelet on one wrist or a leather anklet with beads that had the letters “W W J D”. “Christian” fads come and go like the hula hoop. The “What would Jesus Do” trinkets adorned the shelves of every Christian book store in America for about a decade and you can still see them with regularity.
Some how there is the idea that imitating Jesus in a given situation makes you “cool”, or perhaps even viewed by Jesus in a more favorable way. For some reason I never considered a “Honk if you love Jesus” bumper sticker on a rusty Ford Falcon to be the marker of a mature Christian.
I’m not saying Jesus wasn’t a radical. I mean, he for sure was swimming upstream in his society. The church folks were not very fond of his way of doing things. Both the gospels of Mark and Luke record a snippet of Jesus’ unconventional ministry model.
“And the scribes of the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” And when Jesus heard it, he said to them,”Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous,but sinners.” (Mark 2:16,17)
“And the Pharisees and their scribes grumbled at his disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” And Jesus answered them,“Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.” (Luke 5:30-32)
“You claim to be clergy and hang with the dregs of society? Hardly!” The religious people kept missing the point. They just didn’t understand why Jesus didn’t conform to the church going people. Both his message and his audience, his motives and his mission, were completely at odds with conventional wisdom.
Aren’t you glad we are not like the Pharisees? We know who the sinners are and we are going after them. They live on the south side of town in the high crime area. We take food to them once a month and have a ministry to help them shake their addictions and find jobs. And by golly we tell every one of them about Jesus!
That is commendable, good for us! But I have a question. What about that family who shows up at church every Sunday dressed to the nines? He owns two small businesses, pays a mortgage of $2200 a month on a sprawling rancher, and she volunteers at the homeless shelter twice a month. Are they being made to feel comfortable? Have they been told that if they acknowledge some facts about Jesus, are baptized and work on some behavior modification they will have fellowship with God and get to go to heaven?
Or, have they been warned that their sins have offended a holy God and that they are dead men walking who are the objects of God’s sure wrath against sin? Have we been honest about their critical state and announced the good news that Christ has atoned for their sins and commands them to repent and receive him and live only for him at any cost?
What would Jesus do? Well, he would be honest with people. He would tell people there is a cure for their sickness but he would also tell them they are terminally ill. A driver who doesn’t know the bridge is out up ahead is not likely to slow down. If you care about people you put up a warning sign, “Stop! Bridge out Ahead!”
Christianity is not an alternative lifestyle, it is not a religious experience to make your life happy. The gospel of Jesus is the announcement that you can escape certain death, you don’t have to perish, you don’t have to suffer the wrath of an angry God against sin. The gospel is not good news to anyone who is not aware of the bad news.
What would Jesus do? He would love people enough to tell them the truth. He would warn them to repent from the sham of better morality, church membership, and religious ritual, and trust his saving atonement to make them new, to free them from the bondage of Satan, and to live in freedom as children of the God of heaven, safe and secure in His marvelous grace.
It is good and right to give people the message of John 3:16. But we must press on them the weight of John 3:18 “…but whoever does not believe is condemned already…”. Are there those we shake hands with every week who are condemned and don’t know it?
What would Jesus do?
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https://gracedigest.com/2010/07/31/what-would-jesus-do/
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What operator can I use in My Reader to fine tune my search ?
My Reader allow an usage of new operators that can help you precisely look for specific Validated information.
Here is a list of Operators that could be useful:
Search Information Title => subject:
Search information Content Only => content:
Search Information Attach file Title => title_attach:
Search Information Attach file Content => text_attach:
Search Information Personal Comment => personal_comment:
Search Information Comments => comments:
Search Information Links => links:
What Kind of Query can I make ?
You can now use the previous listed operators, combined with the Usual ones (AND, OR, NOT, * etc...) in order to fine tune a validated information search.
For example, I want to look for Validated information inside a project, containing "report" in the attach file title, and either "financial or activity" in the validated information content.
First, I select the project where I want to look for inside "My reader"
Then, I use the search form in order to apply my query :
title_attach:report AND (content:(financial OR activity))
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https://support.digimind.com/hc/en-us/articles/214258186-Specific-Operators
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Project 3. An interdisciplinary approach to studying epidermal growth factor receptor signaling dynamics in epithelial tissues (N. Yakoby, Biology; B. Piccoli, Mathematics)
Background. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling in epithelial tissues is initiated by a source of a ligand activating transiently the pathway [1-7]. The regulation of signaling through ligand diffusion and distribution is still not understood. An established model, Drosophila oogenesis, is an excellent system to study EGFR signaling regulating eggshell morphogenesis. The EGF-like ligand Gurken (GRK) is secreted from near the oocyte nucleus and activates EGFR in the overlaying follicle cells, which then form 3D eggshell structures (e.g. dorsal respiratory appendages, dorsal ridge) [8, 9]. The nucleus is a source of the ligand GRK, moving from posterior to anterior. GRK distribution, and consequently EGFR activation, is different among Drosophila species, corresponding to the formation of different morphologies . Furthermore, GRK is necessary and sufficient to form a dorsal ridge .
Research. Using experimental and computational tools, students will study the mechanisms underlying the evolution of EGFR signaling dynamics in epithelial tissues. Current computational models focus on D. melanogaster and use a fixed source of the ligand GRK . We developed a model with a moving source of the ligand that recapitulates the distributions of EGFR signaling in the follicle cells. We propose to develop the model further into a 2D dynamic simulation of signaling. In addition, students will learn to determine the dynamics of EGFR signaling in species with different activation patterns. These mechanistic mathematical models will aid to study and predict the components of the pathway contributing to the differences in signaling dynamics among species.
Student activities. Building on our previous successful experiences with REU programs [9, 10], students will lean both experimental and computational aspects of research. Experimentally, students will use antibodies against GRK to monitor ligand distribution, and antibodies against dpERK to monitor the corresponding activation pattern of EGFR, as was previously done for Drosophila species [10, 11, 13]. Students will learn to use a confocal microscope and document their findings. Based on these data, students will learn to use Matlab and program basic numerical methods for partial differential equations to simulate the signaling dynamics. Yakoby and Piccoli have been collaborating for a few years on a similar project; students will be guided on the experimental and computational aspects of the project.
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https://ccib.camden.rutgers.edu/programs/reu/research-project-3/
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At some point, just about every Graphic Designer has to deal with a print shop. Unless they are exclusively designing for digital media, video games or the web, almost all designers will eventually have to figure out the best way to have something printed.
Whether for a large, multiple-piece corporate package or just their own business cards, every designer needs to know a few things to help their printer out, keep them happy and potentially save their client money.
1. Anything that prints to the edge of the page needs bleed.
One of the most common issues I see in files coming from designers is the lack of bleed. With no bleed, a printer will either have to take the time and use specialized software to try to create a bleed before printing or print the document as-is and risk the dissatisfaction of the customer.
In cases of flat files (usually those originally saved as JPGs or another image-flattening format), there’s really nothing a printer can to to fix a missing bleed issue. That’s when you get those little white slivers along the top, bottom or sides of a page that look unprofessional and change depending on where in the stack of prints you pull from.
For more on bleed, how to create it and how much to use, check out the upcoming post What Bleed Is and Why It’s Important.
2. Items should be sized correctly before you begin working.
Receiving files that are not the correct size or that have the wrong formatting is one of my biggest print shop pet peeves. I regularly receive business cards and other documents which are supposed to be ready for print but are some odd size and have to be changed to fit the format.
If you don’t know common sizes for the most common print items then check out your printers website. Chances are they have templates available that will guide you in the proper layout and sizing for your project. If they don’t, get in touch with them and they will have no problem letting you know what works best. Remember, this makes things easier on the printer as well so they will be more than happy to set you on the right track early.
Resizing is a chore once you’ve begun your layout so start out with a clear knowledge of what size and dimensions a piece will be before you begin working. It saves you work, your printer time and everyone a headache.
3. Colors should be correct before you send a file to the printer.
The colors you see on your screen might not match up with what is printed. This might seem like common sense but it’s overlooked more times than not.
A JPG file will be saved in RGB, which is great as far as websites are concerned, but printers don’t print in Red Green and Blue. They use Process colors (Cyan, Yellow, Magenta & Black) or Spot colors (Pantone, Trumatch or TOYO). The difference in what you see on your screen and the final result can be alarming as well as disheartening if the colors aren’t correctly set to begin with.
It’s also important to note that the final product and its printing method play a significant role in what colors should be used.
If you are printing a two-color envelope for instance, you would need to use specific Pantones and create your document using only those spot colors. That goes for text as well as logos or other graphics. Additional colors will increase run-time, setup issues and, ultimately, final cost.
A JPG or bitmap isn’t suitable for a two-color printing job any more than Pantones are suitable for a website. Keep this in mind before starting your project and things will go much more smoothly in the end.
4. Embed or, if absolutely necessary, outline your fonts.
Embedding or outlining your fonts means there is a good chance your type will come out looking the way you want it to. It gives the PDF, and the printer, full instructions on what the font is and what it should look like. Embedding is done when the PDF is generated from your original file and is vital to achieving the results you want.
If you can’t embed your fonts for some reason, then the next best thing is to outline them. Outlining takes what is an editable vector font and changes it into a vector image. This prevents any changes in the case of typos or misspellings, but does create an object that any computer will see the same way with no defaulting.
While outlined fonts aren’t ideal, especially if there is a chance changes will need to be made by the printer, it’s far better than unembedded fonts.
If a font isn’t embedded or outlined then it will default to something less than appealing when printed; usually something that looks like a low grade Courier with random kerning . It’s unpleasant to look at and will leave a bad taste in your clients mouth, so make certain that when you create your PDF you have the “Embed Fonts” box checked.
5. Images need to be print resolution, not screen resolution.
In a nutshell, an image that is too small, even if it looks good on screen, will look like a disaster when printed.
Screen resolution is typically 72 dots per inch, or dpi, where as print resolution for most paper-based print jobs is 300 dpi. That’s a difference that becomes painfully clear when you see the end result. It’s a huge deal and must be understood by the designer if they ever intend to do anything that might be printed.
Here’s how I described the difference and why low resolution images would work to my students: Imagine you have a water glass and a gallon jug. If you start out with a full glass of water and try to fill the jug, it won’t work since there just isn’t enough water in the glass to start with. However if you start with a full gallon of water in the jug, you can fill the glass many times over because you have a lot more water to work with.
This principle applies to image resolution. The glass is the low resolution image and the jug is the high resolution image. There is plenty of data to shrink your 300 dpi image down to work on the web, however once the image is at 72 dpi, the data contained in it isn’t enough to increase the image to 300 dpi successfully. Even trying to by falsely setting your image resolution to 300 dpi doesn’t make it a true high res picture. You might be able to pour all the water from the glass into the jug but it won’t fill the jug.
That’s why the majority of images found online won’t be big enough to get a good print. They just don’t contain all the data they need. Keep this in mind before looking for images online and when at all possible, purchase an image that is the size you need at 300 dpi or higher.
6. Printers prefer to work from PDFs that are the correct size, with bleeds.
What this means is, if you are having standard 3.5 x 2 , two-sided, full color business cards printed, then you should send a two-page, 3.75 x 2.25, full color PDF the printer can set up themselves.
Don’t assume your print shop’s press runs a standard 8.5 x 11 sheet for everything like your desktop printer does. Chances are they don’t and it will just give them a headache trying to fix your files so they will run correctly.
The printing company I work for usually runs business cards on a 18 x 12 inch sheet, 24-up to a page with 1/8 inch gutters between the cards. Since this is our standard process, if a customer sends me a PDF that is 8.5 x 11 with business cards that are 10-up with no gutter, I usually want to pull my hair out.
It would be so much simpler and it would save a lot of time if they would just send me a simple 1-up version that I can set up to fit my format.
7. Even seemingly simple jobs usually can’t be completed within a day.
This isn’t a set-in-stone rule since your needs and the printers abilities vary by the project.
Printers can usually whip up cheap brochures or business cards for you on a copier the day you bring the file in, assuming your artwork is spot-on accurate to what they need and you don’t want them folded, UV coated or any of the other frills that often add to the process.
Most projects however won’t be completed within the day due to the limiting factors of the job itself.
The process for the printer, once the file is received from you, usually begins with set up to get the file in the correct format, page size and colors for printing. Once the file is ready and approved by you to run, the print shop will either send the file electronically to a digital printer or will burn plates for their sheet-fed or web press.
Once the printing itself is completed, the pages that will be your finished product might have to be UV coated, cut, folded, stitched, stapled or otherwise bound, inserted into envelopes, boxed, labeled, addressed and finally shipped. Every step along the way takes calibration and time to get it right.
I hope these tips will make the process a little easier, less time-consuming, and cheaper for you. A strong working relationship with your printer is one that can last for years and be both profitable and productive for everyone.
Anything to add? Feel like something wasn’t covered? If I missed something, please post your comment below.
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Also limit the amount of cholesterol you consume. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in every cell of the body. It helps digest some fats, strengthen cell membranes and make hormones. But too much cholesterol can be dangerous: When blood cholesterol reaches high levels, it can build up on artery walls, increasing the risk of blood clots, heart attack and stroke. Although dietary cholesterol can contribute to heart disease, the greater risk comes from a diet high in saturated and trans fats.
I realize that none of the above foods have 100% DV of calcium, and while we all should be getting a variety of these foods through the week to help increase the amount of calcium from whole foods, you can also boost it with a supplement- especially if you fall into any of the above categories. I’ve really been liking the New Chapter’s Every Woman’s One Daily Multivitamin which has calcium and is rich in vitamin D3. Read more on that in the next question!
Carbohydrates should provide 45%–65% of your daily calories. Most of those calories should come from the complex carbohydrates in high-fiber and unrefined foods, such as bran cereal and other whole-grain products, brown rice, beans and other legumes, and many fruits and vegetables. These carbohydrates are digested and absorbed slowly, so they raise the blood sugar gradually and don't trigger a large release of insulin. People who eat lots of these foods have higher HDL ("good") cholesterol levels and a lower risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. A good amount of soluble fiber in the diet lowers LDL ("bad") cholesterol, and high-fiber diets reduce the risk of intestinal disorders ranging from constipation and diverticulosis to hemorrhoids. Some studies have shown that fiber may help reduce the risk of colon cancer. Men need more fiber than women: 38 vs. 25 grams a day before the age of 50 and 30 vs. 21 grams a day thereafter.
I subscribed to this magazine thinking it would be about health, fitness, and above all, working out. The headlines on the cover seemed to suggest that was true, with the biggest fonts advertising things like "flat abs now" and "maximize your workout". In reality, the content of the magazine is mostly beauty (how that counts as "health" is beyond me) and weight-loss. Oh, the endless, endless articles about "burn more fat!" "three new foods that will help you burn fat!" "drop pounds with this easy exercise!" I don't need to lose weight and I found that these articles just played into my growing impression, as issue after issue dropped on my doormat, that the magazine views women as vapid, stereotypical beings whose only desire is to look good, whether through exercise (almost inevitably restricted to cardio and yoga), the "right" work-out clothes (really?) or knowing what dress is in fashion or what color make-up to buy. If you enjoy that sort of thing, that's fine- it is essentially one step above Cosmopolitan on the seriousness scale. If you're looking for actual information about working out and building muscle, know that Women's Health magazine is barely aware that these things exist, and when it does, it will come wrapped in the form of "ten minutes a day to tone your bum like a super-model!" or something equally cringe-inducing.
My name is Brooke Duncum and I am IBBFA Barre Certified. I grew up in the Sugar Land area of the southwest side of Houston. I started dance at a very young age with a local studio, where I performed, competed, and took classes all over the country. When I got to high school, I joined the dance team, becoming an officer my senior year. I pursued my dance education at the University of Arizona, but after a few years I realized that my love for my home state and family was too great, and moved back to finish my education. I ended with a BS with an emphasis in early child development. After college and as I got older it was harder to stay in the dance world, so I started looking into other forms of group fitness, staring with yoga. Then came spin class, and Bootcamp. I love all forms of group fitness and believe it is very important in our daily lives. A few years ago I learned about the growing love for barre classes, took one and was hooked. It is a great overall, low impact workout that combines ballet and yoga. It helps keep our muscles long and lean. Helps with posture and flexibility, two things that are hard to maintain as we get older. In addition to dance and fitness, I work with my husband building custom homes. I love interior design, spending time with family and friends, music, traveling, and baking
Research from Tufts University nutrition scientists shows that Americans are drinking so much soda and sweet drinks that they provide more daily calories than any other food. Obesity rates are higher for people consuming sweet drinks. Also watch for hidden sugar in the foods you eat. Sugar may appear as corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, fruit juice concentrate or malt syrup, among other forms, on package labels.
“The reason most people don't see changes isn't because they don't work hard—it's because they don't make their workouts harder,” says Adam Bornstein, founder of Born Fitness. His suggestion: Create a challenge every time you exercise. “Use a little more weight, rest five to 10 seconds less between sets, add a few more reps, or do another set. Incorporating these small variations into your routine is a recipe for change,” he says.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money, follow a very strict diet, or eat only specific types of food to eat healthy. Healthy eating is not about skipping meals or certain nutrients. Healthy eating is not limited to certain types of food, like organic, gluten-free, or enriched food. It is not limited to certain patterns of eating, such as high protein.
I subscribed to this in MY early 20's way back in the magazines infancy. Back when the cover photo's were black and white and most of the cover "models" were female athletes. It's changed since then, catering a little more to the "Cosmo" crowd. Which is fine, just not for me. It just doesn't feel like it applies as much to someone in their thirties married with kids as someone in their twenties who apparently has the money and lack of self-control to spend $90 on a designer t-shirt (really).
My name is Mycah Miller and I am a proud member of the fightin' Texas Aggie class of 2018! I am a sports conditioning major and have been active all my life, most recently playing soccer for the A&M Women's Club team. Through coaching soccer lessons and camps these past couple years I have found my love for working with kids and am so excited to continue doing that at MPower! I am also AFAA certified in group fitness and cannot wait to work with everyone.
SOURCES: Elaine Turner, PhD, RD, associate professor, department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Florida, Gainesville. Sharon B. Spalding, MEd, CSCS, professor, physical education and health; and associate director, Virginia Women's Institute for Leadership, Mary Baldwin College Staunton, Va. American Dietetic Association web site. Institute of Medicine at the National Academies web site.
Women's Health magazine focuses on the emotional and physical process of healthy living. Featuring sections such as fitness, food, weight loss, Sex & Relationships, health, Eat This!, style, and beauty, this magazine focuses on the health of the whole woman. Although the magazine is relatively new, the success it has reached since its inception in 2005 speaks volumes about the magazine's ability to connect with women everywhere.
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The title of this book is Language of Thorns and is written by author Leigh Bardugo. The book Language of Thorns is published by Imprint. The ISBN of this book is 9781250173928 and the format is Paperback. The publisher has not provided a book description for The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo.
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Beep (biennial exhibition of painting) is a contemporary painting prize drawing artists from all over the world. Beep supports imaginative and vibrant practice in contemporary painting & returns with an expanded programme of satellite painting led exhibitions, residencies and symposiums around the main prize show in partnership with Swansea galleries and educational organisations.Read More
Laura Hudson is a London based artist with a background in film and media curation. This article was commissioned by the Lumen Prize for the Digital Arts Seminar, Hackney House, September, 29 2016. Here is her personal response to a thought provoking day of artist talks, exhibitions and panel discussions.Read More
4 works in the mix at LUBOMIROV / Angus-Hughes summer show.
www.lubomirov-angus-hughes.com on lower Clapton road Hackney, London. Interesting hang and a diverse range of work.
The 3rd week of October has become a major feature of the London arts calendar. This year I visited a few arts fairs and found out what else makes up the annual London Arts Week.Read More
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Pay-As-You-Go Insurance: How Does It Work?
OnStar Insurance Discount Helps Lower Insurance Rates
Pay-As-You-Go insurance is an auto insurance program that adjusts rates based on the number of miles you drive. Commonly known as a mileage discount (or usage-based insurance discount), Pay-As-You-Go insurance awards those who drive less with substantial savings on their premiums.
The idea of a Pay-As-You-Go insurance discount was first developed in the U.K. and then piloted in the U.S. by Progressive and National General Insurance, where it has become a cornerstone insurance discount.
Pay-As-You-Go insurance works in one of two ways: through an installed device or through a built-in telematics service, such as OnStar. Both Pay-As-You-Go insurance programs reward with an insurance discount, but behave somewhat differently:
- Device-Based Pay-As-You-Go Insurance. These Pay-As-You-Go insurance programs require the installation of a tracking device that customers may need to remove periodically for analysis by the insurer. Many people consider this an invasive technology because in addition to mileage, the devices can record driving data such as speed, time of day driving and braking patterns. Find out how to get all the benefits of Pay-As-You-Go insurance while protecting your privacy here.
- Telematics-Based Pay-As-You-Go Insurance: In contrast, National General Insurance and OnStar have teamed up on a Pay-As-You-Go insurance program, the Low-Mileage Discount. Using OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, mileage is reported automatically. No additional reporting is required, no other data is shared, (For this Pay-As-You-Go insurance program, eligible active OnStar subscribers who drive less than 15,000 miles annually opt in to the program and based on the number of miles driven can receive an insurance discount of up to 54 percent.* There’s no penalty for driving more than 15,000 miles - in fact, you still get an insurance discount simply for having an active Onstar subscription).
Pay-As-You-Go Insurance Benefits
Pay-As-You-Go insurance programs are beneficial in several ways. First, there’s the insurance discount, lowering transportation costs. Secondly, Pay-As-You-Go insurance encourages consumers to drive less and drive green, reducing vehicle emissions and contributing to worldwide environmental efforts. Finally, Pay-As-You-Go insurance allows drivers to keep money in their pockets for when they need it most.
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If all U.S. motorists had pay-as-you-drive insurance, driving would decline by eight percent nationwide, saving about $50 to $60 billion a year in driving accidents and other car-related damage. -Brookings Institute Learn More
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We left the kids with my parents and Brad and I headed out for dinner and a movie.
While we were off having fun the kids were doing the same. Dinner with Grandpa, Grandma, and Auntie Rissa.
Shopping for a little toy for each of them.
Auntie Rissa even did Olivia's hair.
Then back to my parents house to pick our little monsters up.
A little more refreshed after spending a couple of hours kid free!
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On our Trolley
It was a foggy morning as we set off for The Big Show. We arrived in good time though, just as it was getting light and us boys stretched ourselves and let Mum and Dad know we were awake. We were loaded onto the Trolley in our boxes - slightly disappointed at the Wine having been removed - and peered out of the window slits that Dad had fashioned for us.
We were put in our allocated cages and Dad gave us a drink and some food. We looked around at all the other birds and ducks in the show - there were hundreds and hundreds! And so many people admiring us all. What was so interesting was that there were new Sebright friends to chat to - and we tried tracing our family trees back and found that many of us were related - some more distantly than others, but it was really great to hear about their homes and families. We told them about our life at Wattlebury and realised that it was a lot colder where some of them lived - we should think ourselves lucky! Some had strange accents and we had trouble at first understanding them, but soon we were all chattering as if we had known each other all our lives.
Don admires the ladies in the pens opposite
The time came for Judging and Dad had told us what to expect and we tried to remember all that he had taught us. The Judge was kind and quite handsome and studied us very carefully. Don and I were each lucky enough to get a Prize Card, and so were Sylvester and Syd. Sadly Dora and Nora had some pretty smart-looking girls up against them and just missed out on the prizes. Ila and Mannfred got some Cards too - they were in a different hall to us, being a different breed, and we heard all about the new friends that they had talked to when we met up again after the Show. Our Club had their Meeting on Saturday and after that the Big Prizes were awarded.
A very pretty Silver pullet had been chosen as The Best Sebright and she was whisked away to a special cage at the top of the Big Hall. There was a Special Judge who studied all of the Best Birds and he picked the Sebright as Best True Bantam. Her Dad was so excited as he watched nervously from behind the taped-off area. We couldn't see what was going on from where we were, but Mum kept us informed. We were all so excited! Next was to pick the Supreme Champion from the different section winners. And her Dad was pacing up and down between the cages - until! Yes! The Important Judge picked his Silver Sebright as winner at The Big Show! Her Dad was congratulated and kissed and patted on the back and the beautiful little Sebright looked proudly out of her huge cage at the other 6,092 competitors that she had just beaten. What a truly wonderful day. I can't wait to tell my Uncle Gordon and Auntie Sylvia. Love Ron xxx
Nora after her bath
The Selection has been made! There are eight places to be filled and Dad has been studying our feathers in the minutest detail.
Finally he announced (in reverse order) his choice. And we all congratulated our lucky friends and relatives. I am thrilled to say that two of my nephews and two of my nieces have been chosen! Ron and Don, and Dora and Nora! Sylvia told me that her friend Sylvester, and his son Syd have also
Ron looks indignant in the shower
been picked. Along with Ila and Mannfred, two Rumpy friends whose relatives came from the Isle of Mann.
They had to go to Wattlebury Cottage for a bath and then were dried with a chicken-sized leaf-blower. Now they are in special pens so that they keep clean and they will have to get a good night's sleep as it will be a very early start tomorrow.
Good Luck to you all! Gordon and Sylvia xxx
Ten White Pigeons in the Fog
The week started out foggy and yet it has stayed mild. Today was really quite warm and we are making the most of the last remaining (probably) vestige of sunshine. We spotted ten white pigeons flying through the foggy sky on Monday. A strange contrast between their snowy white bodies and the pale grey air.
Which one of us will be chosen?
But the real excitement has been 'The Selection!' Dad has been talking to us about a Big Show coming up soon and if we are smart enough he has promised to take one or two of us along! How exciting is that? I know that it is highly unlikely that Sylvia or I will be chosen - but I like to think we can help get the lucky ones prepared for their outing. So we set about posture training with the pullets and cockerels balancing
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acorns on their heads. Of course some won't be in the running - Neddie and Seagoon, for example. Their coats are the shiniest of all - with a beautiful fine stranding of gold entwined in the midnight black - ah well!
And Truffle was mighty put out too and huffed her way back into the barn when the news was broken to her that she hadn't quite made the grade. Nothing that a chocolate eclair won't fix though, I'm sure! Gordon xx
It is a drizzly and drearsome morning. Lois' friend Margery Magpie was sitting on her back, gently plucking some loose hairs. The Oak trees have succombed to the weather
and turned into flame orange balls amongst the dull and darkened hedgerows. The footpath, although damp, is alight with the reds and yellows and oranges of the fallen leaves. How strange that the trees moult just like us at this time of the year. The nettles and thistles are shrinking back into the ground and the ditch that runs along the footpath is appearing once again - just in time for the winter rain. We picked at our corn and wondered what we could get up to today. The Rosecomb Gang sat under the Water Tower in the relative shelter of the last precious green leaves and we decided that it was a moochy sort of day. A neither here nor there sort of day. Hey Ho. Gordon xxx
Mum has been hobbling along for two weeks now. She came home limping after her Big Day Out as her posh boots definately weren't made for walking.
"It's my toe, Gordon", she explained.
Well, at the beginning of last week she was getting along a lot better - save for the piece of corn that found it's way into the welly boot, until on Friday evening in a mad supermarket dash she stubbed the same ailing toe on the trolley.
"By George Gordon! That hurt!"
Who is George?
So we set about making her a walking stick. Neddie and Seagoon were sent off in search of a straight sapling or branch, about three-quarters of an inch in diameter. It had to be Holly, Ash or Thorn. But we warned them that Hedgers say it is unlucky to cut Holly, so it must be pulled out, rather than cut. We told them to show Dad the piece and he would help. Holly is a very solid wood and can make a dangerous weapon.
Ideally, we told them before they set out, if they could find a stick that has tendrils of wild honeysuckle twined round it, it will have an interesting spiral effect.
When the stick has been found it needs trimming to the length required - so that it is a comfortable fit. We asked Mum to stand against the Lamp Post in the yard and Truffle nipped around the back and made a note of the height. You can strip the bark, but it looks better left on. If you want a curved handle, choose a more pliable wood and bend and tie it firmly - then leave it for about 6 months. Trim it to a neat curve, then sandpaper to a smooth finish. Season your Walking Stick by leaving for about 2 - 3 months before waxing or varnishing it. It should be just about ready for Mum to take with her to the Big City next year! Gordon xxx
We had great fun last night. Not many of us had to dress up - Mrs White made a wonderful Ghost and Mrs Black and Mrs One Eye were suitably attired in sleek black. The Rosecombs pretended to be Bats (much to the annoyance of Mrs Batty) and Neddie and Seagoon went Trick or Treating. We warned them not to throw any eggs as they are in short supply at this time of the year. Mrs Pippy looked Grave. Binny looked Cross. Harvest did the Crypt-ic crossword puzzle. And Mickey told us the most awful joke about a farmer that his Great-uncle knew. He reared a Capon for his Halloween supper - and called the poor creature Dracula!
Glad that night's over for another year! Sylvia and Gordon xxx
Hello! My name is Gordon and I am a Gold Sebright and my best friend is Sylvia. She is a Silver Sebright. We live with our foster parents on a small farm in the country. We thought that we would put our take on life and what we get up to through the year into a diary for you. All the characters are real and the events are a true record, interpreted with a modicum of poetic licence. We hope you enjoy it. Love Gordon and Sylvia
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With decades of industrial experience, Sree Karmik provides turn-key project planning, construction and development services.
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We undertake GFRG panel construction projects in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra and Telangana.
Sree Karmik has its roots from Sree Homes that has completed over 70 projects in the last 20 years. We at Sree Karmik have trained and housed some of the best engineers and professionals with a vast knowledge and experience on commercial and industrial buildings. We adapt relevant technologies to complete the project in the planned time with zero accidents or quality lapse. We are strictly governed by our in-house quality and safety standards for construction.
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UPDATE — 10/20/10: Wednesday’s strip will be delayed due to computer problems.I essentially just lost over 4 hours worth of work and have to go back and redraw it almost from scratch. Thanks for your patience, and I should have a new strip up before tomorrow (hopefully sooner.)
There are levels to Dhur. Not many, but there *are* levels.
I just want to say how impressed I am at the submissions for the Blue-Hand Troll contest! The entries have been nothing less than stellar and I can already see that I’m going to have a hard time picking just one.
In case you just stumbled upon this comic for the first time, I’m holding a contest to see who can give me the best reason why Blue Hand Troll’s hand is blue, as I have never known why. The winner gets a free sketch of the character of their choice. The contest started on last Friday and I will stop considering entries at 3:30 PM PST 10/22/10. Click here for the original post and to see the great entries thus far!
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In this assignment, business environment combination of internal and external forces that affect the operating situation of a business enterprise. It include forces such as customer and suppliers, competitors and suppliers, progresses in technology, laws and government actions; and market, social, political and economic developments. Some forces are directly and some are indirectly operating of the business.
An organization is a social arrangement which pursues goals, which controls its own performance and which has boundary separating it from its environment. Boundaries can be physical or social. For a company, organization or being organized is a means to achieve its goals, which are to create value for its (stockholders, employees, customers, suppliers, community).The ultimate purpose of being organized in any which manner that is most feasible, is to generate profits.
The part of an economy in which goods and services are produces and distributed by individuals and organizations that are not part of the government or state bureaucracy
A variety of legal structures exist for private sector business organization, depending on the jurisdiction in which they have their legal domicile. Individuals can conduct business without necessarily being part of an organization
The main types of business in the private sector are;
Partnership, either limited or unlimited liability
Private limited company or LTD- limited liability, with private shares.
Public limited company –share open to the public. Two examples are:
Franchise – business owner pays a corporation to use their name, receives spec for the business
Workers cooperative – all workers have equal pay, and make joint business decisions
Private companies may issue stock and have shareholders; however their shares do not trade on public exchanges and are not issued through an initial public offering. In general, the shares of these businesses are less liquid and the values are difficult to determine.
Public limited company:
It is one whose membership is open to general public. The minimum number required to from such company is seven, but there is no upper limited. Such companies can advertise to offer its share to genera public through prospectus. These public limited companies are subjected to greater control and supervision of control.
The standard legal designation of companies which has offered shares to the company public and has limited liability .A public limited company’s stock can be acquired by anyone and holders are only limited to potentially lose the amount paid for the shares. It is a legal from more commonly used in the U.K Two or more people are required to from such a company, assuming it has lawful purpose.
A limited company grants limited liability to its owners and management .Being a public company allows a firm to sell shares to investor this is beneficial in raising capital.
A voluntary association union (also sometimes called a voluntary organization, Unincorporated, or just an association) is a group individual who voluntarily enter into an agreement to form a body (or organization) to accomplish a purpose.
Many voluntary organizations are working in this district for socio economic development of rural people and for promotion and dissemination of art, culture and sports.
Charitable organization is a type of non – profit organization (NPO). The term is relatively general and can technically refer to a public charity (also called “charitable foundation,” “public foundation” or simply “foundation” or simply “foundation” or a private foundation. It differs of from other types of NPOs. In that its focus is centered on goal of a general philanthropic nature (e.g. charitable, educational, religious, other activities serving the public interest or common good)
The legal definition of charitable organization (and of charity) varies according to the country and in some instances the region of the country in which the charitable organization operates. The regulation, tax treatment, and the way in which charity law affects charitable organization also vary.
Charities and voluntary organization share many features. They are severally:
Set up for charitable, Social, Philanthropic, religious, or similar purposes.
Required to use any profit or surplus only for the organization’s purposes.
Not a part of any governing department Local authority or other statutory body.
Voluntary organizations have a legal structure or status, being an unincorporated association, or a truest or company limited by guarantee.
“Government Company “means any company which not less than fifty one percent of the paid up share capital is held by the central Government, or by any state Government or Governments, or partly by the central Government and partly by one or more state Governments, and includes a companies which is a subsidiary company of such a Government company.”
Cooperative, organization owned by operated for the benefit of those using its services. Cooperatives have been Successful in a number of fields, including the processing and marketing of farm products, of purchasing of other kinds of equipment, and raw materials, and in the wholesaling, and housing industries. The income from retail cooperative is usually returned to the consumers in form of dividends base on the amounts purchased over given period of time.
LO 1.3 Responsibilities of CPC to meet the stakeholders’ objectives and the strategies it uses to fulfill them
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|OWNER||They invest capital in the business and get profits from the business||Profits, growth of business|
|WORKERS||Employees of the business who give in their time and effort to make business successful||Job security, job satisfaction and a satisfactory of payment for their efforts|
|MANAGERS||Employees of the business who manage a business. They lead and control the workers to achieve organizational goals.||High salaries, job security, status and growth of the business.|
|GOVERNMENT||Government manages economy. The government charges a tax from the business and also monitors the working of business in the country||Successful business,emplyments to be reated,more taxes, follow laws|
|THE COMMUNITY||Community is all the people who are directly or indirectly affected by the action of the business||They expect more jobs, environmental protection ,socially responsible products and action of the business|
Organizational responsibilities are to ensuring the organizational efficiently and benefits of the people. All organizations are implements for the achievement of their objective. It can be based on the organization which it responsibilities these are –
One of the first organizational responsibilities is that the structure model is based on information and control to run and growth. The structure identifies laws and regulations that help the organization to maintain compliance. It includes to establishing responsibilities. Allocation of duties is to maintain organizational structure and give to individuals in the organization to commit responsibilities. Leaders of the organization allocate duties to employees. The management of boards, Seminars, allocation of funds and other benefits to keep the organization must be coordinated. Coordination is associated to knowledge and defines the performance of the organization. The organizational responsibility of coordination is to achieve organizational objectives and hire of the effective employees. Operation is an essential to organizational responsibilities success of the organization. Operation goals to contribute the purpose of the organization. An organization requirement is to develop its goals. Developing an organizational strategy is to require for the desired change o take for the desired change to take place. Organizational strategies employees to focused purpose is to describing short- term purpose, ensuring operation is accurate, allocation the benefits of all shareholders. Future perception is to describing long-term benefits all shareholders, providing establishment for decision-making. Strategic improvement is to competitive improvement is to developing an organizational strategy, completive improvement by all shareholders, employees is to supported the organizational strategy.
A brief overview of Ceylon Petroleum Cooperation
The beginning of the CPC was made as state enterprises act NO: 28 of 1961 at the Parliament in Sri Lanka.
The main objective of CPC is to provide continuous fuel supply to fulfill Sri Lankan needs.
To do the above successfully, CPC has to import oil from foreign countries.
An also CPC import some part of oil as crude oil and convert them into various petroleum Products at the refinery at Sapugaskanda.
The main stakeholders of the CPC;
Ceylon Electricity Board
Ceylon Government Railway
To attend all the things properly, CPC has to consider the environment factors, safety and welfare of the employees.
Finally, CPC should attend to the duties by following the conditions mentioned in factory ordinance.
Stakeholder a person, group, organization, or system that affects or can be affected by an organization’s action.
A stockholder is any individual or organization that is affected the activities of a business. They may have direct or indirect interest in the business, and may be in contact with the business on a daily basis, or may just occasionally.
Shareholders (not for a sale trade sole trade or partnership though) – they will be interested in their dividends and capital growth of their shares.
Management and employee – they may also be shareholders – they will be interested in their job security, Prospects and pay.
Customers and supplies
Banks and other financial organizational lending money to the business.
Government especially the Inland Revenue and the customers and excise who will be collecting tax from them.
Trade unions – which will represent the interest of the workers.
Pressure group – who are interested in whether the business is acting appropriately towards their area of interest.
The free market economy
The free market economy is regarded as the most acceptable economy, where the market values of goods and services are determined through the intersection of supply and demand curve. Government intervention is avoided here, where it is assured that without government legislations, the economy can be fair to all.
A transitional economy is that type of economy, which is undergoing a set of structural transition in order to develop the market based organizations. Macroeconomic stabilization through institutional reforms and restructuring along with privatization are main components of transitional economy.
Command economy is where the government is the determining or decides the supply of the products and services along with the pricing. The government solely takes production or marketing decision.
The mixed economy is the econmy where both the government and the market are the decision makers for the proper allocation of resources. Mixed economy is the combination of free market economy and command economy.
In economic, fiscal policy is the use of government expenditure and revenue collection to influence the economy fiscal policy can be contrasted with the other main type of economic policy, monetary policy which attempts to stabilize the economy by controlling interest rates and the supply of money. The two main instruments of fiscal policy are government expenditure and taxation.
Fiscal policy: Fiscal policy is basically used for the betterment of a society or a country or a nation, it works for the development of the economy of any state. It generates its own funds via taxation and other revenue generated by the government is spent on the state in its different fields like education, employment ,constructions and medications etc.. The amount of revenue collected is less than the amount budgeted, the country is said to be running at a deficit and issues debt (notes and bonds) to make up the difference. There are there types of fiscal policy which are mentioned below.
Neutral fiscal policy: this is undertaken when economy is in equilibrium .Here the government spending is completely funded by the taxes.
Expansionary fiscal policy: this is undertaken in recession. This is when the government spending increase than the taxes collected.
This is used to pay the debt taken by government. This occurs when the tax revenue exceeds the government spending.
Monetary policy: The change in supply and demands of any states economy is known as the monetary policy of that states increases or decrease by the need of their money which makes the money available easily. Due to the availability of money the economic activity of the state increases or decreases.
Monetary policy is the process a government, central bank, or monetary authority of a country uses to control,
(1) The supply of money
(2) Availability of money, and
(3) Cost of money or rate of interest to attain a set of objective oriented towards the growth and stability of economy.
Competition policy is to make business complete. It inspires business effectiveness for customer and helps reduce costs and develop quality. Impact of competitive of CPC Following-
Low price is to gain a high market share; in a competitive business, price are down ; competition is inspires business to improve their quality of products and services to attract more consumers and enlarge market share; in a competitive business, business make their products that offer the balance between price and quality to customers; to provide and produce better products, business need to innovative in their product models, plan manufacture procedures, services etc.; to held their better competitors in global markets. Economic regulation and strategy to examining the impact on business performance and contribute both to developed economic performance and to impact on business performances and contribute both to develop economic. Economic performance and to poverty decreases. Developing a technique for evaluating the impact regulation which can process of regulatory policy is to making and contributes to better regulatory policy. To develop the role of regulation in improving economic performance and poverty improvement ;to contribute better regulation policy making over the spreading of research .
Perfect competition is characterized by many buyers and sellers, many products that are similar in nature and, as a result, many substitutes. Perfect competition means there are few, if any, barriers to entry for new companies, and prices are determined by supply and demand. Thus, producers in a perfectly competitive market are subject to the prices determined by the market and do not have any leverage. For example, in a perfectly competitive market, should a single firm decide to increase its selling price of a good, the consumers can just turn to the nearest competitor for a better price, causing any firm that increases its prices to lose market share and profits.
Monopoly is a market structure in which there is only one producer/seller for a product. In other words, the single business is the industry. Entry into such a market is restricted due to high costs or other impediments, which may be economic, social or political. For instance, a government can create a monopoly over an industry that it wants to control, such as electricity. Another reason for the barriers against entry into a monopolistic industry is that oftentimes, one entity has the exclusive rights to a natural resource.
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes. In monopolistic competition, a firm takes the prices charged by its rivals as given and ignores the impact of its own prices on the prices of other firms. In the presence of coercive government, monopolistic competition will fall into government-granted monopoly. Unlike perfect competition, the firm maintains spare capacity. Models of monopolistic competition are often used to model industries. Textbook examples of industries with market structures similar to monopolistic competition include restaurants, cereal, clothing, shoes, and service industries in large cities.
- There are many producers and many consumers in the market, and no business has total control over the market price.
- Consumers perceive that there are non-price differences among the competitors’ products.
- There are few barriers to entry and exit.
- Producers have a degree of control over price.
The long-run characteristics of a monopolistically competitive market are almost the same as a perfectly competitive market. Two differences between the two are that monopolistic competition produces heterogeneous products and that monopolistic competition involves a great deal of non-price competition, which is based on subtle product differentiation. A firm making profits in the short run will nonetheless only break even in the long run because demand will decrease and average total cost will increase. This means in the long run, a monopolistically competitive firm will make zero economic profit. This illustrates the amount of influence the firm has over the market; because of brand loyalty, it can raise its prices without losing all of its customers. This means that an individual firm’s demand curve is downward sloping, in contrast to perfect competition, which has a perfectly elastic demand schedule.
There are only a few firms that make up an industry. This select group of firms has control over the price and, like a monopoly; an oligopoly has high barriers to entry. The products that the oligopolistic firms produce are often nearly identical and, therefore, the companies, which are competing for market share, are interdependent as a result of market forces.
It can be identified that Ceylon Petroleum Cooperation (CPC) operates under Monopoly market structure. Because there is only one seller for the particular product and there are lot of barriers to entry such as getting permit from Sri Lankan government.
The marketing decisions that organizations make are based upon a number of forces. The company has to meet the standards that are enforced by the government and the quality standards that are expected of the product by the customers. Since most markets are perfect competition, the price is determined by the price that has been previously negotiated as the accepted norm in the market by the forces of demand and supply. The quality of the product in relation to its competitors, its price and its market visibility, all go into determining its success. Developments in the market have subsequent impact on the dynamics by which the market functions. The situation of a large supplier going defunct would leave a lot of space for other suppliers to capture the freed-up share of the market. For this they would need to sell the most quality and cost efficient product in the market according to their respective market target segments
Market forces shape organizational responses through a very basic economic principle: Supply and demand.
A company or organization will always try and predict demand for its product or service, and ensure that demand is met by implementing a cost effective strategy.
Market forces, by definition, can have an effect on that demand and as such, will have an affect on the supply chain and strategy used by an organization.
- Change in quantity demanded or supplied of a change in the existing price. Change in the demand and supply is a change in a related factor other than the existing price. Consumer and producer surplus is that the executive can use price discrimination and economic prices. The producer can use with the supplier over the surplus exceeding minimum cost of producing the products. Market equilibrium is that supply equals demand and there is no excess or shortage. It supports to determine equilibrium price and quantity. Market disequilibrium is that supply and demand are not equal at any
Each of these has a tangible and obvious impact on supply and demand.
price in the market, an excess (quantity supplied exceeds quantity demanded) or a shortage (quantity demanded exceeds quantity supplied). It supports to determine the size of shortage or excess.
We could make a never ending list of market “eventualities” and examine how they impact supply and demand, but actually it’s safer to just stick to the well-established concept of Porter’s Five Forces:
- likelihood of new entry,
- powers of customers,
- power of suppliers,
- degree of rivalry
- substitute threat
Responsible persons should care the behavior of Ceylon Petroleum Cooperation members’ progresses and employee behavior is formed by social communication. Cultural environment is to influence on related persons when making a decision. The organizational culture of Petroleum is to define the set of principles, rules and values which are protected by employees’ behavior that symbolizes the features of Petroleum. Operation is affected by an organizational culture, direction and management style of environmental changes as employee inspiration. In a culture is to require new employee behaviors. Business and cultural environment form the organizational behavior of Petroleum are opinion, behavior and emotions of employees, ethics, attitudes and effects in the work, pressure in the work, inspiring self and to the employees, organizational honesty in the work, working in groups, communication with the employees, rule and policies of the organization.
LO 4.1 The significance of international trade to a country, giving special emphasis to Sri Lankan business organizations
International trade is the exchange of capital, goods, and services across international borders or territories, which could involve the activities of the government and individual. In most countries, such trade represents a significant share of gross domestic product.
Cons of International Trade
- Natural disasters and international conflicts may cause delays and breakdowns in supply chains.
- Competition will be increased.
Most of peoples are tend to buy vehicles for their personal usage and it is becoming an emerging thing in Sri Lankan context. Therefore demand for the fuel arising day by day. In order to that it provides additional opportunities for the particular organization. Not only that but also most of production companies are running on fuel. Therefore demand for the fuel consumption is increasing day by day.
- Fuel is considered as a limited resource and it cannot be produces more to satisfy needs of all demanders.
- As a limited resource it can be increased the price level of the particular good with the high demand.
- It has to be respect on related organization’ rules and regulations when buying and using fuel due to such things can be badly impact on the nature.
- Due to this kind of businesses are depending on international agreements it needs to respect on their conditions.
- limits in some instances due to lack of proper infrastructure facilities, such as piggable cross country transfer pipeline systems, lack of terminal piping systems having positive isolation for different products, lack of foolproof operating systems which could minimize human error and due to negligence of operators. Such contamination of products beyond the acceptable limits of specifications can occur when operating multi product terminals, which is a loss to the owners of the products such as the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. This is also a contributing factor in the consumer prices which could be minimized through proper infrastructure, qualified & experienced manpower and proper procedures.
The European Union is the single largest market in the world and this means that all members of EU can freely conduct business and trade practices throughout other member states. Naturally, the scope for business activities for UK businesses has increased significantly by IKs membership in the UK. Benefits like reduced or abolished selling tax and freedom from other restrictive fiscal measures and policies means that the businesses can enjoy higher profits and operate more freely without having to deal with frequent government intervention. Another important aspect of EU membership is that while companies from other areas of the world are still bound by the regulations and policies of respective European nations, businesses belong to UK and other member states are not. Thus they have a decidedly higher profit margin and success rate within the EU. EU policies have also ushered a liberalization of policies and hence many products which were prohibited from being traded can now be freely traded across different EU nations.
EU is always concern on its member countries and Sri Lanka is one of them. It means EU is helps to such countries for the survival of the businesses and it bringing rules and regulations to protect businesses as well as consumers.
Not only that but also EU is liable on protecting Society and the environment from bad effects which can be arisen through businesses. As a fuel related organization CPC has to follow up many rules and regulations which all of the fuel related organizations have to follow up. Accordingly, specifications for the parameters there were prepared comparing the world standards being currently used, such as the worldwide fuel charter, Euro Standards for fuels and specifications were adjusted to suit the requirements for the country. As an example EU has imposed a rule reduces the emission of Toxic fumes such as sulphur, oxides, of nitrogen and black smoke, as to protect the environment.
The EU’s competition policy ensures that the market competition remains free and that companies work to provide the best products to customers at the best prices. This ensures that no company is able to create a market situation wherein it profits at the expense of other companies. Thus, the chances of surviving and doing well, particularly for small scale or emerging companies, is enhanced. The policy for violation being rather stiff, this rule is followed to the letter and monitored zealously by concerned agencies. On the flipside, these policies can be somewhat restrictive for large businesses which can potentially reduce or inhibit expansion. EU’s trade policies with other parts of the world are binding on all members and while this gives certain advantages in bargaining to EU member states it can also be a problem as this restricted individual members from freely stating their preferences and forming agreements accordingly.
Through this paper I have discussed regarding the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) which is the market leader of the Petroleum Industry and it has been serving the people more than 50 years In order to that it has clearly mentioned about objectives, responsibilities of the particular organization and strategies the organization utilizes to meet them. Not only that but also as a Sri Lankan organization it has allocated resourced effectively and the particular organization survive according to monetary and the fiscal policy of the Sri Lankan Government. Evaluation of competition policy and other regulatory mechanisms related to the organization is comprehensively discussed. It can be identified that Ceylon Petroleum Cooperation (CPC) operates under Monopoly market structure. Furthermore I realized that Economic forces and culture of the Sri Lankan business context is highly impact on the survival of the CPC. There is no longer survival in the business field if such company does not respect on such things. Not only the Sri Lankan government but also variety of countries and organizations are looking at the behavior of the CPC whether the practices are ethical or not. Specially, impact of the European Union on this organization is deeply discussed through the paper. Ultimately I realized that, as a business organization CPC is doing a vital service to the country while facing many of challenges and limitations.
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Eastern Canada – Ontario, Quebec, Niagara Falls
Contrary to popular belief, Eastern Canada refers to the Provinces of Ontario and Quebec, and is home to the cosmopolitan and vibrant cities of Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec. But move away from the cities to discover a world of stunning lakes, rolling hills and much, much more. No visit to Ontario would be complete without a trip to Niagara Falls, but don’t forget the Muskoko Lakes and Algonquin Park – a perfect mix of city and countryside. Combine with Quebec Province, or visit Quebec on its own – that wonderful French-Canadian drawl immediately warms the heart and draws the visitor in to the totally individual nature of the Quebecois. Consider Quebec also for a Fall Foliage holiday – an excellent alternative to New England.
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By Duncan Hewitt on April 23, 2015
Unless you have been living under an internet-free rock for the last few weeks, you know that Tuesday April 21 was labelled as the ‘Mobile-Pocalypse’. The end of mobile optimisation as we know it is upon us due to Google rolling out a brand new algorithm touted to be one of the largest updates we’ve ever seen from them to date in terms of the sheer volume of users affected.
Now more than ever, small businesses must start putting mobile practices into action immediately. This is the perfect point in the tale to tell you that Digital Reflow can do exactly that and more. Shameless plug aside, it is imperative to jump on this bandwagon before it is too late.
Fortunately for the technophobes among us, Google is making it extraordinarily easy in the form of their guide which reveals exactly what mistakes are being made by most businesses when it comes to mobile. Google are saying that the change will have a significant impact on all mobile searches in every language imaginable, worldwide. Sound scary?
It is, but we can take the chill out of your bones and use this modification as an opportunity for positive change to your business. Mobile-friendly sites will be given a higher ranking by Google, which will mean your SEO budget need not get out of control and ultimately your users will find higher quality results. Don’t be afraid to change. You may lose something good but it is an opportunity to gain something much better!
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It’s more than just switching your diet. When it comes to Celiac Disease and food allergies, cross-contamination prevention must take number one importance. Here is the quick and “dirty” guide to keeping things safe!
What is cross-contamination? “The process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another,with harmful effects.”
Whether you need to convert your life to gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, tree nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, corn-free, shellfish-free, etc., cross-contamination prevention must take precedence right off the bat. These practices are not only for the first few months or when you’re preparing food for a gluten-free loved one. They must always be set in place and must always be practiced with care. Mainly focusing on gluten contamination, but these guidelines apply to any allergen (swap the word gluten with your chooses allergen!). Here is a quick and dirty clean guide to follow to ensure that evil gluten ninjas don’t end up karate chopping your stomach!
- Remove the Contaminant – If you are converting your entire house to be gluten-free, than the first step that could potentially eliminate all cross-contamination worry in the home is to go through the house and purge all gluten-filled products. Now, we don’t want to waste food, so any non-perishable items should be given to a friend or donated to a food pantry, same goes with hygiene and cleaning products.
- Take an Appliance Inventory – There are the big culprits like the toaster and oven racks, but let’s break it down.
- Microwave: Yes, you need to clean out your microwave. Food splatters when uncovered and the inside will become contaminated. If you don’t want to buy a separate new microwave, frequent cleaning is a must in a shared household.
- Toaster: Those bread crumbs are bombs of contamination and the metal racks are gluten-contaminated cages. This is a must to buy a new toaster as well as keep it covered when not in use so no contaminant falls inside. This is one of the easiest places to get cross-contamination.
- Convection Oven/ Normal Oven: Here you will want to deep clean the wire racks in all ovens you own. To avoid any cross-contamination in a shared appliance, never put gluten-free food (like a pizza) directly on a contaminated rack.
- Specialty Items (Food Processor, Blenders, Waffle Iron, Muffin Pan, Etc.): Thoroughly keep these appliances clean or, just like the toaster, get a separate and labeled appliance.
- Utensils, Plates, & Serving Dishes – For the most part all metal and stainless steel, glass, ceramic, hard plastic types of these dishes and utensils are fine when thoroughly washed. Just make sure they are thoroughly washed and dried with no stuck on gunk (like in between the fork prongs), before using in a gluten-free meal.
- But, Wood or Plastic? – No wooden utensils! Unless they are strictly only used for gluten-free foods and kept in a gluten-free drawer. Wood is porous and gluten gets trapped in there no matter how many times you wash it (i.e. that old wooden spoon). Nix the wood and opt for metal. Now a note on plastic. Most hard plastic is fine, but some plastic is porous like wood. So when it comes to things like cutting boards and colanders, get new gluten-free only ones. Gluten particles are too easily trapped in these things.
- Keep Gluten-Free Shelves/Cabinets – To avoid cross-contamination in the pantry and on the shelves, never put a box of whole wheat pasta next to a box of Banza, get my drift? Make designated gluten-free shelves and cabinets (above!) any non-gluten-free foods and products.
- Before You Cook or Eat, Clean the Table & Counter – Keep you “prep” are sterilized! Don’t place your gluten-free cutting board down on a crumb covered counter. Don’t set your apple down on the bare table where gluten contamination could be. Always wipe everything down with cleaner or disinfecting whips. This always goes for oven handles, microwave screen buttons, etc.
- How About Those Sponges? – If you’re getting rid of porous wooden spoons and cutting boards, a sponge is the same way. Even though it is coated in soap, a sponge also breeds bacteria and traps gluten particles. You need to have a separate sponge. If you’re cleaning you plate after you just cleaned a pasta coated dish, you are basically rubbing your dishes down with gluten. Nix the gluten sponge, microwave the sponge you use frequently (60 seconds to zap bacteria), and change it often.
- Gluten-Free First – With the clean counter in mind, if you are preparing a duel meal (gluten-free and non-gluten-free) always prepare the gluten-free dishes/component first and then keep it far away, covered, sealed when finished, before starting any other dish. This is the easiest way to avoid cross-contamination in bulk preparation (like for a party).
- Label Everything – So you’re smart enough to get 2 jars of peanut butter and hummus, but you need to make sure they are clearly marked and labeled as GLUTEN-FREE. This also goes for appliances, plates, utensils, and dishes you will be serving or bringing to serve somewhere else.
- Split It Up – So you made safe gluten-free cupcakes and now they are ready to be stored and taken to that party. Make it easy for yourself (or the other gluten-free eaters) and make up 2 containers. Place a few on one and the rest in the other. Put out the extra containers for any grubby hand to take from, but keep yours separate. Even though they are gluten-free cupcakes, just make it easy and already have yours set and safe for the taking without having to worry about contaminated hands or serving utensils.
- Serve Yourself First – Along with #9, if you are at a party and there are gluten-free dishes, ask your host or (if you are hosting), to be served or take your food first before anyone else has a chance to “gluten” things up. This is essential in buffet-style settings as well since most of the time people get lazy and a serving spoon for this, gets thrown in to that or a drip of gluten-containing sauce drips into your pan of gluten-free pasta.
- Wash Your Hands – It may seem obvious, but before you touch ANY food or start to prepare ANY dish, wash your hands! You could have touched the door knob to your own bedroom which was just contaminated from the sandwich your husband was eating and the gluten from his hands transferred to the knob.
- Know the Sources – Maybe the most important thing to do to prevent cross-contamination is to know the sources! Print this list and put it on the fridge, give it to loved ones, friends, anyone who may be preparing food for you. Educate them and yourself not only on the sources of gluten, but also on safe preparation practices and methods for avoiding cross-contamination.
So tell me:
+ Do you live in a “duel household” where cross-contamination is an even bigger concern?
+ Do you struggle with keeping your home safe? If so, with what aspect? Let me know! I can offer help!
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Age of Legends is a crime drama about scheming drug lords, the police who try to catch them and, caught in the middle, a man trying to remember the last eight years of his life. Revenge, secret identities, murder plots and really bad karaoke abound in this drama which is careful to balance the love story with the story of a man who aspires to be a Chinese Pablo Escobar.
This is the first modern C-drama in a while that’s really impressed me. Despite some rather melodramatic episodes, overall the first 19 episodes have been pretty fun and exciting for me. And after having watched some dramas this year where actors I’ve loved in other shows have underwhelmed me in more recent series, I was really happy to see William Chan and Sandra Ma’s characters actually engage me and keep me interested.
After his father is murdered by a junkie, Liu Ziguang (William Chan, “Lost Love in Times”), not sure how to cope with losing the only family he has, jumps on a bus to anywhere. He ends up meeting Nie Wanfeng (Liu Yujun, “Legend of Fuyao”) and they end up traveling together to Myanmar, becoming waiters at a bar and sworn brothers. But quickly their differences become apparent.
While Wanfeng aspires to be just like Pablo Escobar, Ziguang, remembering his father’s death at the hands of a junkie, wants nothing to do with the drug business. When Wanfeng ends up impressing a mob boss who recruits the two, under the names “Sang Kun” (Wanfeng) and “Sang Bo” (Ziguang), Wanfeng is enthusiastic, but Ziguang refuses to join the gang and ends up a prisoner of the drug lord, spending years locked away in a cage and being beaten, while training himself in the same martial arts and weapon skills he sees the gang members learning. Eventually Wanfeng helps Ziguang escape and then takes over the gang for himself.
Ziguang ends up working at a bar along with a street kid named Arthur (Ye Liu) who is still mentally a child, but skilled with a whip. The bar owner, Huang Zhenwu, an undercover narcotics officer from Jiangbei, has been tracking the drug lords. To do this, he’s had to give up a life with his daughter. Hu Rong (Sandra Ma, “Oh My General”), who thinks her father is the chief of police who raised her, and has, herself, joined the police force. When Zhenwu finds out that Ziguang knows Wanfeng, he recruits him to act as his informant. Ziguang is at first reluctant, but then hopes he can save his friend. Later, though, he realises that his friend, who admits to murdering his own wife, has no qualms about being a bad guy. When Wanfeng starts becoming suspicious of Ziguang and then discovers Zhenwu’s true identity, he sends Ziguang to kill the cop and prove which side he’s on.
Later, Ziguang returns to his hometown of Jiangbei eight years after he left when he is found unconscious on a beach. Diagnosed with a concussion and amnesia, he tries to figure out what happened to him. His first day back home, he ends up helping save a little boy who was kidnapped. But Hu Rong, an enthusiastic rookie cop, is certain he’s involved and has him arrested. Even when he’s cleared of the kidnapping, she still finds him suspicious and starts following him around, certain that the tattoo, scars and bullet wound on his body means he was involved in something bad.
In the meantime Ziguang is reunited with his father’s friend, Master Guo (Li Jianyi, “In the Name of the People”) as well as his childhood friends, Bei Xiaoshuai (Ye Zuxin, “Forever Love”) and Zhuo Li (Wang Fa). Arthur also turns up in Jiangbei and is the only clue Ziguang has about his life before. Of course, he is also reunited with Wanfeng, whom he doesn’t recognize, when it turns out the boy he saved was Wanfeng’s son. Wanfeng also wonders if Ziguang’s amnesia is real or not and keeps an eye on him as he tries to figure out if having his old friend return from the dead is a good thing or not.
Ziguang also ends up getting on the wrong side of one of the local gang bosses, Zhang Zong (Hun Junzhuang, The Bodyguard), a karaoke-obsessed gangster who plotted the kidnapping of Wanfeng’s kid. As Ziguang continues to be a thorn in his side, the boss tries to find ways to get back at, and then get rid of, Ziguang. Some of his attempts end up being thwarted by Wanfeng, who is well aware of what the man has been up to and wants to take advantage of their conflict to help himself.
Of course, as always happens in these shows, the two people who don’t get along at first end up falling in love. But as Hu Rong starts to fall for the mysterious Ziguang after watching his frequent acts of heroism and good deeds, her (adopted) father, Hu Yuejin (Wu Gang, “Perfect Wedding”), and her captain, Han Jin (He Minghan, “Double Sweet Life”), start investigating Zhen Wu’s disappearance. Their only clue is an unknown man named “Sang Bo” who worked as part of the drug gang he was tracking. Ziguang is also slowly starting to remember things from the last eight years.
Of course it’s not a really C-drama if you don’t have a couple love triangles going. A pampered princess, Li Wei (Chen Yao, “Wu Xin: The Monster Killer 1&2”), who is both Ziguang’s boss and not-so-secret admirer, tries everything she can to help him and try to win his affections. In the meantime, Han Jin, with help from Hu Rong’s parents, hopes to win over the rookie cop, even though he can tell her eye is on someone else.
Despite having a lot of story threads going on, the writers have managed to keep them all going smoothly so far, with everything ultimately focused on the main story: Ziguang rediscovering the missing part of his life, and how his and Wanfeng’s relationship will affect everyone around them. And while we, as the audience, know most of the answers to the questions the characters have, there is still the mystery of who really did kill Zhenwu. (Or is he even really dead?)
Production value on this show is pretty good and most of the actors were recorded live on set rather than dubbed, though some of the ADR can be a bit obvious. (But not nearly as bad as “Guardian”.) The soundtrack is also really good, including William Chan’s own song for his character, “Guang”, which plays over the closing credits.
The actors, for the most part, do really well, though whenever there’s a more emotional storyline, the production can get a bit heavy with the melodramatics (i.e. almost all of eps. 19). But that may just be my own personal taste.
Of course my favourite actor, besides the leads, is Liu Yujun. He was my favourite villain in “Legend of Fuyao”, playing the scheming royal advisor, Qi Zhen, and in this series, he makes for a formidable bad guy. Though right now he has spent much of his time observing and quietly watching how things go, there is this steady undercurrent of tension as we wait for Ziguang to finally remember his old friend and for him to stop sitting on the sidelines. Not to mention there is a bank account with a million dollars that needs Ziguang’s password and Wanfeng’s thumbprint to access that I’m sure is going to come into play at some point as well.
But the story is ultimately held together by the leads. William Chan can shift from cold and menacing to friendly and goofy and both are believable. I also have been a fan of Sandra Ma’s since “Oh My General” and like her combination of tough and vulnerable. While they aren’t my favourite C-drama couple, after watching “Martial Universe” it’s been nice to see a relationship that is much more well-developed. It’s also nice that the only character doing the petulant child routine is the second female lead, which is how it should be. Plus I like that the two women, though eventually acknowledging their shared affection for Ziguang, are able to avoid resorting to the usual cattiness we’d normally see on these shows.
I enjoy modern C-dramas that aren’t solely focused on the romantic story line and can offer a lot of suspense and action. This series balances those elements well and have kept me intrigued. I’m looking forward to see Wanfeng and Ziguang face off as adversaries and see how their former friendship will add to the suspense.
You can see the raw episodes on Croton Media’s YouTube Channel with two episodes being released almost every day. And the series is being subtitled on Dramafever with two episodes being released every Thursday, Friday and Saturday (they are up to episode 8 right now).
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Does a lump on your testicle necessarily mean a tumour? I have a kind of a swelling but it is there nearly 3 or 4 years.
Most swellings within the scrotum are not malignant. The fact that the swelling you have observed has been present for several years is encouraging since a sinister swelling would have progressed within that time scale. You say that the lump is on the testicle but in my experience most swellings and lumps turn out to be part of the normal anatomy. There are several other structures within the scrotum that are often misidentified as abnormal lumps. You should see your doctor in order to have the swelling properly identified.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Women working in food, beverage, and hospitality industries are eligible to enter the 2018 Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) Legacy Awards. The winners will be announced on April 21 with the mentorships taking place in the summer and early fall of 2018.
LDEI is offering six awards in a range of experiences, including:
- A week in New York City at the historic James Beard House, former home of the Dean of American Cookery, experiencing the planning and logistics behind these famous dinners and assisting guest chefs;
- A week at America’s oldest, continuously operated, family-owned winery, Wente Family Estates east of San Francisco, discovering the secrets of their award-winning hospitality and wine-making at its best;
- A tour through the New England Food System overnighting on a fishing vessel, exploring food hubs, cheesemaking, oyster farming, and more from Boston to Maine, tied together by the seasoned experts of the New England Dames;
- A week of creativity in New Orleans at Coquette, alongside Dame Kristen Essig, cooking, sourcing, planning a new restaurant, and enjoying the Southern Food and Beverage Museum from the inside;
- A week in Honolulu alongside Dame Abigail Langlas at Cake Works, where wedding cakes, wholesale baked goods, and custom cakes have won her both the Best of Hawaii and the People’s Choice Awards; and
- Four days at Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington State’s oldest winery, experiencing the winery and wine tourism from vineyard to bottle to vineyard concerts, and exploration of Seattle with that chapter’s Dames.
The Legacy Award Program is supported by The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, and is one of Les Dames d’Escoffier International’s most important philanthropic initiatives.
The Legacy Awards were established in 2009 to provide highly defined mentored opportunities for women in food, beverage, and hospitality. A minimum of four years’ professional experience is required to apply, and LDEI members are not eligible. Each Legacy Award winner is sponsored by an accomplished LDEI member (Dame) who offers a workplace experience at her business.
Todd Schulkin, executive director of The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, says, “Year after year the LDEI Legacy Awards program delivers. It delivers exciting career development opportunities; it delivers on providing enriching personal experiences; and, it delivers life-changing moments. In 2018, an established program of women mentoring other women to take their professional pursuits to the next level, is exactly the kind of initiative the Foundation is proud to continue to support.”
“The Legacy Awards Program provides an invaluable mentorship experience for women to learn from Dames,” says LDEI President Hayley Matson-Mathes. “The program enables Dames at the pinnacle of their professions to make a significant impact on the next generation through sharing passion, expertise, and wisdom. LDEI is honored to partner with The Julia Child Foundation to continue our legacy of supporting the future of our profession.”
Award winners will be reimbursed for airfare, hotel (if needed), and other pre-approved expenses for the week up to $2,000. Winners will be announced by April 21, 2018 and experiences must be completed by Oct. 1, 2018. In addition to the Legacy Award experience, each winner is invited to attend the LDEI Annual Conference in Seattle, Wash. from Oct. 11-14, 2018 where a luncheon in the winners’ honor will be held. Travel, hotel, and conference attendance will be reimbursed.
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Manor Park Country Park is a country park in West Malling, Kent, England. The 52-acre (210,000 m2) park, formerly the private gardens of the nearby Douces Manor was purchased from the manor's owners by Kent County Council in 1973 to be converted into a public open space. The park is legally protected as public recreational land in perpetuity by Fields in Trust as part of the Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge.
St Leonard's Tower is a probable Norman keep in West Malling, in the county of Kent, England. The tower was probably built by Gundulf, the Bishop of Rochester, between 1077 and 1108. It was a three storey building, constructed of local stone, and would have stood at least 22 metres (72 ft) high. At a later point, probably during the English Civil War, the tower was deliberately damaged to prevent it being used for military purposes, and its uppermost storey was demolished. Concerns grew about the tower's condition in the 20th century and in 1937 it was taken into the guardianship of the state. In the 21st century, it is managed by English Heritage and the exterior is open to visitors.
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A good friend is loyal, supportive, understanding and shares the same interests as you. Typically, these are the exact qualities that most people look for in a romantic relationship.
This makes dating a friend seem like a no brainer but like Ross and Rachel on Friends things can get complicated. How do you know if you should start dating friends? Read on to get insight and decide if it’s worth it.
Dating Friends: Weigh the Consequences
Is the possibility of losing your friendship worth the possibility of finding love with this person? The advantage of entering a relationship with a friend is that you’re already comfortable around each other and you’ll bypass any awkward stage that most new couples go through. You most likely have similar interests, are in the same social circles, enjoy the same hobbies and you already know the other person cares about you.
However, can you really see yourself in a long-term relationship with this person? Consider your motives—are you merely attracted to him or her physically or even confusing your feelings as a caring friend with romantic feelings? It’s not worth risking your friendship if you aren’t completely sure of what you want out of pursuing the relationship.
Dating Friends: Read the Signs
If you’re hearing phrases such as: “You’re like a brother/sister to me” or “I don’t want to jeopardize our friendship” or if your friend is asking advice on another person he or she is attracted to, you shouldn’t even think about dating the friend because chances are your friend doesn’t share the same romantic feelings for you.
Dating Friends: Know what you’re Getting Into
Both parties need to have the same expectations. You both should be going into the new relationship hoping for serious results. It won’t work if one person is more serious about the relationship than the other and it’s probably not worth it if you’re both looking to see each other casually.
Casually dating someone is for people to see if they’re connected, share common interests and get along. As friends, you’ve already passed that test with flying colors. If you’re going to take the risk of changing how you interact interpersonally it needs to be for the right reasons.
Dating Friends: Take the Transition Seriously
If you are going to date you have to treat your new partner as a girlfriend/boyfriend not just a friend. You should only date a friend if taking your relationship to the next level is a serious decision, and if you decide to do it you have to go all in—ask the person out on a real date—one where car doors are opened, flowers are purchased, the whole nine-yards. You’re going to want to make it known that this isn’t just another dinner out as friends.
What do you do if it Doesn’t work Out?
It you’ve decided to take the plunge and enter in a romantic relationship with a friend what do you do if it doesn’t work out? In almost all scenarios, you’ll never be able to go back to exactly how you were before you got involved romantically because your relationship will be forever changed.
Sometimes this won’t be a bad thing, perhaps you’ll feel more comfortable knowing that you tried and you’re better as friends. The key to avoiding the awkward post-breakup relationship is to have an open and honest conversation before you’re involved about the implications of the relationship not working out.
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Magda Wierzycka is changing the financial game – despite the death threats.
“What are we all going to do next?”
The question took Magda Wierzycka — then CEO of African Harvest Fund Managers — by surprise. She was focused on fulfilling the majority shareholder’s wish to sell the business and “hadn’t given the future much thought.”
“There are about six of us,” continued Niki Giles, the firm’s chief financial officer, “who’d like to do whatever you’re doing.”
Since then, Sygnia — the asset management company born out of that 2006 conversation — has disrupted (and angered) the closed South African financial services industry, by introducing passive management to the country, by disclosing all costs to clients and by slashing fees by 70 to 80 percent. What’s more, in the past year and a half, Wierzycka has become an outspoken anti-corruption activist, gaining as many devoted acolytes as sworn enemies. “I just wish a few other business leaders would do the same,” says veteran anti-corruption journalist Martin Welz, before positing that everyone else is either “too scared to say anything … or complicit in the corruption.”
[While most business leaders] buried their heads in the sand, I decided to take an active stance.
Wierzycka is used to being an outsider. She arrived in South Africa at age 13, after her medical doctor parents had been made economic refugees by communist Poland. After securing a place at the prestigious Pretoria High School for Girls, Magda was faced with the small matter of learning to speak both English and Afrikaans. Despite it being a “terrible, terrible time,” she excelled in both high school and college — her Soviet foundation in math and science served her well — and, after qualifying as an actuary, went on to occupy a string of increasingly senior roles at some of the biggest names in the South African financial services industry.
Fast-forward to 2006 and Sygnia’s accidental genesis. In rented offices, Wierzycka, Giles (now Sygnia’s chief operating officer) and a few others struggled to hammer out an identity for their fledgling company, let alone a business model. They settled on three potentially unique selling points. South Africa at the time had very few “funds of funds” and no passively managed funds, so the group decided to enter both markets. And Wierzycka was able to hang on to African Harvest’s “incredibly robust management software” as part of the buyout deal.
Almost immediately this software brought them two major clients (SEI in Philadelphia and one of South Africa’s largest private pension funds) that weren’t interested in Sygnia’s financial products but did desperately need its administrative powers. Being able to “put their logos on slides” made Sygnia “instant somebodies,” Wierzycka says, giving the company credibility as it pushed its low-cost model.
Within a year, the world plunged into financial turmoil, a storm Sygnia navigated by always being “only one step ahead” of the legal and financial demands, says Wierzycka, “like a hamster on a wheel.” On the backs of its low-fee products, the company has since grown to $14.7 billion in assets under management.
It’s not just Sygnia’s low fees and full disclosure that make Wierzycka unpopular among the old guard. She talks candidly about the “many barriers to entry” faced by women in financial services and the “EQ weaponry” needed to fight them. For her, this means learning how to speak up in meetings and to “never take things personally” — especially during bonus negotiations.
The latter skill has been put to the test recently as Wierzycka’s outspoken anti-corruption views have led to death threats and the dissemination of poorly photoshopped images of her head on dominatrices’ torsos that purported to reveal “Magda’s secret past.” As luck would have it, our interview coincided with the publication of a 1,000-word character assassination by one of her many targets: Black-owned Sagarmatha Technologies Ltd. (a new arm of one of the most aggressive and controversial media firms in the country), via a deputy chairwoman, accused Wierzycka of “covert racism” and called her “a minnow and publicity-seeking asset manager” for questioning its financial fundamentals. “I’ll sue. I’ll win. And I’ll donate the money to charity,” Wierzycka told me.
Last year was “a big year,” she says, referring to the succession of scandals that ultimately led to the collapse of the Zuma government. While most business leaders “buried their heads in the sand, I decided to take an active stance,” she says. Wierzycka, who for two decades had written articles about financial topics as PR for her various employers, turned her hand to investigative journalism. One “Sunday afternoon on the couch,” while perusing the Security and Exchange Commission reports of Nasdaq-listed NET1 — the company in charge of South Africa’s social grant system — she unpacked the “horror show” of a company with a “stated financial objective [to] exploit the most vulnerable strata of society.”
Since lifting the lid on NET1, Wierzycka has pursued them and other targets relentlessly, writing regular columns for two publications and tweeting prolifically. (In March she quit Twitter not long after a tweet promoting hiring more household help as economic stimulus was labeled racist, and while she says she’ll never “tweet for the sake of it” again, she hints that she will be back.) She has even offered rewards for any information leading to the apprehension of members of the Gupta family, who have become synonymous with the state capture presided over by President Jacob Zuma.
Wierzycka’s activism is a personal endeavor (Giles says, though, that the Sygnia board is “behind her all the way”) and she says any positive PR for Sygnia is a “secondary consequence.” Welz, the seasoned journalist, is not convinced, “but who cares? Every company markets itself … so why not market yourself by doing the right thing?” Either way, while Wierzycka would love to focus entirely on Sygnia, she’s well aware that the situation in South Africa likely requires more muckraking.
Instead of “whingeing,” she’s pushing ahead with plans to launch South Africa’s first cryptocurrency exchange later this year. And she’s working on a “really big idea” that she hopes will make the firm money and bring “lots of social benefits” to the African continent. Whatever it is, it won’t be quiet.
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In this section:
"Sorting Worksheet Data Using Single Column and Multicolumn Sorts"
"Defining Custom Lists and Sort Using Those Lists"
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After you add data to your worksheets, you might want to change the order in which the worksheet rows are displayed. For example, if you have a worksheet listing orders for a week, you might want to list the orders for each customer or perhaps reorder the rows in your worksheet so that the most expensive orders are at the top of the list and the least expensive at the bottom. You can also hide any rows that don't meet your criteria, which is particularly useful if you work with a large ...
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So we left you in Part 2, after a rather decadent dinner and a few too many nightcaps in the Bar Car (by this time we had well and truly departed Paris and were making our way to Venice).
Elldrew woke up somewhere near the Swiss/Austrian border. Feeling slightly jaded we yearn for a refreshing shower but in the Golden Age of Travel one didn’t shower every day and so we have to make-do with just a wash. Orient-Express have considered this and provided a washbasin stacked with fluffy towels, an amenities kit that even includes a dry shower gel.
Feeling slightly refreshed we buzz Pietro to convert the beds back to the day cabin and serve breakfast, coffee cravings becoming very overwhelming. So indulgent this private steward thing! The downside is standing in the corridor of the most glamorous train in the world looking decidedly unglamorous in our ‘his and his’ Orient-Express dressing gowns and slippers, with morning hair to suit. Thank goodness everyone else is doing the same. Cabin converted and a hearty continental breakfast is served. Future travellers may wish to consider a kiwi fruit allergy (genuine in Ell’s case) as his tropical fruit platter far surpassed Drew’s cocktail glass of pineapple, grapefruit and kiwi chunks.
No rush to eat breakfast and no rush to dress considering we are going to be on the train all day, we stared blankly out the window as the Austrian Alps painted the most beautiful picture before our very eyes. What a view to wake up to; fuzzy heads soon forgotten. We were heading towards Innsbruck, being the longest and last stop prior to Venice, which would provide an opportunity for a little fresh air, a much needed nicotine kick and the opportunity to show off our Day Two outfits! We were professionals now, having learnt our lesson the previous day, so we took it in turns to dress before bouncing down to the platform at Innsbruck – hello Austria. Then we realised we weren’t that professional as we found, like many other passengers, it took us a while to find our “land legs” after 24hrs on the train. We weren’t at Innsbruck nearly long enough to see any of the sights we (like most of our travelling companions) spent the 30-min break in a variety of camera poses in front of, next to, climbing in and leaning out of the train, all the while smiling regally at the commuters on the opposite platform who were looking enviously across at us.
We had reserved the 14.00 late lunch sitting (Elldrew are not ones to rush) so once back on board there was ample time to laze around the cabin, continue to admire the stunning scenery, catch another 40 winks or pop into the onboard boutique for some light shopping, before making our way back to the Bar Car for a pre-lunch Bloody Mary. As we settled down into our armchair, aperitif in hand, piano man tinkling the ivories, the train pulled into the Brenner Pass – the carriage instantly taking us back to the prior evening – before emerging to showcase the spectacular journey through the Italian Dolomites. Alas for Elldrew, the weather had taken a turn for the worse so the view was maybe not as stunning or photographable as on a beautiful sunny day, but the low cloud and small waterfalls caused by the heavy rain added an air of mystery and made us appreciate being cosy and comfy in our luxury carriage.
Lunch itself was almost as decadent as dinner; risotto with saffron and rosette of scallops caramelised in sesame oil, guinea fowl fillet with foie gras stewed in agave syrup with a zucchini and tomato confit, sweet red onions stuffed with buttered mashed potato and a dessert of dark chocolate ganache flavoured with whisky and lightly salted butter toffee sauce. All of this left us wishing the train was going downhill so that we could roll back to our cabins!
By now none of us felt we could eat or drink another morsel and so it really was time to let all the food digest as we sat back in the cabin watching Northern Italy race past. After all the excitement of the past 24 hours it was nice to have a couple of hours to really relax and do nothing (except occasionally run from one side of the train to the other for a particularly spectacular photo). And before we knew it Pietro was back to take command of our luggage (it would be uncouth to carry it off the train oneself) and to offer afternoon tea in our cabin, which we politely declined for fear of bursting our trouser seams.
The big finale was crossing the long bridge over the sea into Venice itself. Everyone hurried to the windows for a first glimpse of this amazing city with its canals, islands and church turrets. But as breathtaking as this was, it was tinged with sadness that our journey itself was soon to end. Pulling into Santa Lucia station we took one final look at our cabin before stepping off the train, walking past the iconic blue carriages, the staff again lined up at the end of the train to nod us a fond goodbye as we head back into our real lives, to be left with just the memory of “a journey like no other”. Thankfully we were in Venice for two days, so this adventure had not ended just yet!
Would we recommend it? Most definitely. Does it cost a fortune? Yes it does. Is it worth it? The experience is if you can afford it.
Elldrew would like to thank Orient-Express for an amazing and special trip.
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Editor's Note: The following is based on a transcript from "D.L. Hughley Breaks the News," which airs on CNN at 10 p.m. ET Saturdays and Sundays.
Dan Savage: "It is a responsibility of all of us not to be homophobic."
(CNN) -- More than a week after voters in California, Arizona and Florida passed ballot initiatives outlawing same-sex marriage, thousands of people across the country protested the bans in simultaneous rallies Saturday.
In California, Proposition 8 overturned a May ruling by the California Supreme Court that struck down a 2000 ban on same-sex unions. It passed 52.5 percent to 47.5 percent.
CNN's D.L. Hughley spoke to sex columnist Dan Savage about the ongoing battle to legalize same-sex marriage in California. Savage is the author of the popular syndicated sex advice column "Savage Love."
Hughley: On November 4, the same day Barack Obama was elected president, voters in California approved the measure that makes same-sex marriage illegal in the state of California. Seventy percent of blacks and 53 percent of Latinos voted to ban gay marriage. So is the gay community holding minorities responsible for this? Here with me now is syndicated sex columnist Dan Savage. How are you doing, Dan?
Savage: Good. I want to jump right in there, because minority communities and the gay community aren't two separate things. There are gay and lesbian African-Americans and gay and lesbian Latinos, who have really done the most disservice by those folks in the communities of color.
Hughley: Now how do you feel? Election night, you campaigned hard for Obama, you worked hard for him. How did you feel after the election?
Savage: We were elated. I was ecstatic ... Barack Obama won. ... And then the next day, we had to sit down and open the papers and read about the approval of this measure. It was very, very bittersweet. And you know, my boyfriend and I, when George Bush won, we had a long conversation the day after. We talked very seriously about moving to Canada because we're just done with being attacked that way we're attacked in this country for our sexual orientation. And then we found ourselves having that exact same conversation the day after Barack Obama won the election because of what happened in California.
Hughley: Why do you think that so many -- the large percentage of African-Americans -- voted for Proposition 8, and Latinos?
Savage: Well, there is a lot of outreach that has to be done -- that falls to the gay community, to do outreach to voters of color. But voters of color also have to step up and take some responsibility. It's the responsibility of white people not to be racist. It's the responsibility of men not to be sexist. And it is a responsibility of all of us not to be homophobic. Watch D.L. Hughley and Dan Savage discuss Prop 8 »
Hughley: I have to say, honestly, I don't -- I'm not particularly homophobic. But when I read the bill the way it was written, it was a little confusing. When I read it, it asked me to make a decision that didn't -- that I couldn't quantify on the ballot. I can't, for whatever reason, is it my religious upbringing, I don't condone a gay lifestyle, but I also don't condone the government being involved in two people's affairs. So there was no place for me to vote. And I think a lot of black people I talked to found themselves in the same quandary. Had I been more religious, maybe I would have voted yes to ban.
Savage: It needs to be articulated around religion and homosexuality is that you can have your theology and also sign off on gay and lesbian civil rights and full enfranchisement, including marriage. You know, a lot of Christians think Jews are going to hell. Right? And yet Jews can get married in our culture. No one's attempting to strip Jews of their civil rights in our dominant Christian culture. ... Because you know what? If you're going to hell for being gay, ain't that enough? Ain't you going to suffer enough when it's all over? Do you really need to be persecuted here on Earth too?
Hughley: Here's what I think. I've seen a lot of people, gay activists, make the comparison of basically equating their struggle with the struggle of black people throughout the civil rights era. And that hits me even me kind of wrong.
Savage: And me too.
Hughley: Because historically, millions of people died and they were disenfranchised. Some of them couldn't have a name. This is about one segment, like to be married. And I think that that is none of my business. But I also think that what you asked -- I've never met a black atheist. I never have, because we are so rooted in theology, we are so rooted in all these things, that even me, who -- I'm not a regular churchgoer -- had a hard time going, this is -- this goes against what I was taught.
Savage: Which is why it's up to the gay community to explain why we're not trying to challenge you on your theology. I think African-Americans will always have claim to the civil rights movement, capital "T," capital "C," capital "R," capital "M." Ours is not the civil rights movement. But ours is a civil rights movement, lower case C-R-M. It is a struggle. You get fired because you're gay, you get fired because you're black, you're still out of a job. If your house gets burned down because you're gay, burned down because you're black, you're still out of a house and maybe dead. Hate is hate. I'm not equating the experience with the history at all. But we are making a civil rights demand.
Hughley: But I think what happens is that marriage, regardless of the legal aspects of it, are seen mostly religious. You stand before God and you vow to love and to cherish this woman or this man. And so I think people have a -- I know particularly people that I talked to -- had a hard time unhooking the religious component from the civil.
Savage: But we've long unhooked the religious component from the civil component because you can go to city hall and get married and God will not be invoked. Those are the marriage licenses that we want. We don't want to storm into anybody's church and force anybody's preacher or any religious person to observe our wedding.
Hughley: So you want to be married. But what about the compromise which people put forth, which is civil unions?
Savage: Right, which no one was offering us until we pressed for marriage. So you asked for the moon and maybe you get the stars.
Hughley: Was that the point? You wanted something --
Savage: No, I think we want full civil equality, we want full civil marriage rights. But in the meantime, maybe we would take half the loaf.
Hughley: Well I'll tell you what, being black, I can tell you, you got to march a little while longer and then it might happen. I promise. Look how long it took us to get a president. I hope it works out for you. One thing I don't understand is the government involvement in our bedroom. They can't even deliver my mail.
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Architects and Builders
(listed in alphabetical order) Some have given presentations to our church.
- Akers Church Building Services – Presented to the Building Committee on June 26, 2005.
- Andrew Gould Design – Designer of Holy Ascension in Charleston, and currently working on several other churches in the diocese.
- CJK Design Group – The architectural firm of Christ Kamages. (His company used to be known as Ekona). Robert “Bob” Latsko, who has worked with the firm on 3D renderings, gave a presentation during common meal on September 24, 2005.
- CMW, Inc – Presented to the Building Committee on November 13, 2005. Their related company CMW Equine is also worth a look as we consider Kentucky architecture and landscaping.
- Elder Construction – David Elder of Elder Construction talked a little about his work with St. Michael during the October 16, 2005 Building Committee meeting.
- (Fr Dcn) James Bryant Architect – Visited our parish June 28, 2008 with Robert Latsko. Fr. Dcn. James has designed many churches mostly in the Northwest.
- Messer Construction – A large construction firm started in Cincinnati that has an office in Lexington. Looks impressive both for their green building practices and the number of awards they have won.
- Omni Architects – A Lexington area firm that has designed several catholic churches, as well as the Church of the Resurrection episcopal church north of Nicholasville.
- Sherman, Carter, Barnhart – At the October 16, 2005 Building Committee meeting, Father Alexander Atty mentioned that he used this Lexington-based firm for the design of the small chapel at Saint Michael Orthodox Church in Louisville. Tom Smith is the architect who designed St. Geroge chapel and is working on plans for Holy Cross monastery in WV.
- Synthesis Architecture + Planning – The architectural firm of Alex Christoforidis. He presented to the building committee on December 11, 2005.
- On Earth as it is in Heaven: Form and Meaning in Orthodox Architecture an excellent article by Andrew Gould that explores the theology behind traditional Orthodox architecture.
- Building an Architecture of True Orthodox Vision: Past, Present, and Future an article from the Christian Activist by Christ Kamages.
- Some Principles of Orthodox Church Architecture (or download the PDF) an article by British iconographer Aidan Hart. “Whenever Orthodox churches are built in a mission culture it is extremely important that their design remain true to timeless principles and also reflect the unique character of that mission culture. The churches must be incarnate in their environment and not a foreign import. This essay attempts to identify those timeless principles and suggests some ways western Orthodox architecture might apply them.”
- Bob Latsko on Ancient Faith Radio – The program was called “Sacred Spaces”. It is a 12 minute interview.
- Architecture as timeless, living icon of Orthodoxia – Christ Kamages in a 1 hour audio of a presentation given after the building of St John the Baptist Greek Orthodox church in Las Vegas. Many interesting comments about church architecture including discussing Hagia Sophia, New Skete, and Russian “onion” domes. You could skip the first 3 minutes of introductions. Repeats some information from the Christian Activist article.
- Virtual tour of Byzantine Architecture helpful with architectural terms.
We’re not the first church that’s ever had a building project.
- Building Committee of St. John the Divine Jacksonville, Florida – Great information from the building committee including what they requested from architects that came to present to them.
- Building Committee news St. Maximus the Confessor Denton, Texas – OCA parish working with architect Andrew Gould.
- Building Committee of St. Michael the Archangel Greek Orthodox Parish in Lecanto, Florida. Includes screen shots of an entire presentation from Christ Kamages.
Church Construction Photos/Plans
Also see the building committees section above for more detailed plans.
- Diocese of the South Building Projects – Many more links…
- Holy Apostles, Tulsa, OK. Building a permanent smaller chapel (for 100 people) on the property followed “in 3 to 5 years” by a byzantine looking temple for many more.
- Holy Ascension, Charleston/Mt. Pleasant, SC. – Recently consecrated church. Could accommodate around 150/200 people.
- Holy Resurrection, Tucson, AZ – Bob Latsko is designing the temple for this Antiochian parish and working with Fr. Dcn James Bryant. Not much there on the site other than a picture of the design.
- St. Cyprian of Cathage Orthodox Church, Richmond, VA – Phase 1 has the parish hall and classrooms occupying the bulk of eventual nave and narthex. Phase 2 will move this to a separate building. Intended for parish of 200.
- St. George Russian Orthodox Church, Cincinnati, OH. This ROCOR parish is planning a very Russian looking church.
- St. Mark, Bradenton, FL. Designed for 225 seats in worship space.
- Saints Markella and Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Mary Esther, FL (CJK Design Group) It appears to be around 300 seats.
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To some in the fine art world, the idea of an ‘original print’ is confusing, because definition of the word ‘print’ has grown to include mass-produced posters and other photographic reproductions and, therefore, are collectibles perhaps of lesser value than unique, one-off works of art.
So, to help both the new and seasoned collector better understand the true artistry that is print-making, we’ve attempted to answer some of the most commonly asked questions in the text that follows. If you’d first like to read a brief summary of the terms used to distinguish the different types of prints available, please scroll down to the section titled “More Information for Collectors”.
In the following paragraphs, we’ll answer questions such as “What is a print?”, “How are prints made?” (including descriptions of popular print-making techniques), “How do I know if I’m getting an Original or Authorized item?”, “What determines the market value/price of a print?” (or “Why is this print less than $100 when this other one is $1000?”) and “How do I care for my prints?”
What is a Print?
To put it simply, unlike paintings, prints are works of art that are made by transferring ink on to paper or canvas using a variety of methods – either/both done by hand and/or via a digital process – from which the image can then be reproduced a number of times. When created by hand, an artist and print-maker draws or etches not directly on paper or canvas but, rather, on a surface such as stone or a metal plate, The surface is then inked, a sheet of paper is then placed over it and the two are run through a press. The total number of prints that are pulled is decided by the artist and the publisher beforehand and this is called an “edition”. Each impression in the edition is signed and numbered (and sometimes embellished otherwise) by the artist. Once the edition is completed, the original plate or stone is either defaced or destroyed so that no more can be made.
Editioned fine art prints are often referred to by the technique that was used to produce them, such as lithography, silk-screening and the newest (and somewhat controversial) method – digital printing (or Giclee’). These techniques are explained below.
How are prints made (a brief history)?
Original prints are hand-made by the artist, often in collaboration with a master print-maker, who would help with the technical aspects of inking the surface and running it through a press. The development of fine art printmaking in the 20th century is indebted to the skills of first master European print-makers – such as Fernand Mourlot, Roger Lacouriere and, in the U.S., printmakers from the famous Tamarind school, who enabled artists such as Picasso, Matisse, Chagall and countless others to produce unique imagery via the printmaking process. These master craftsmen were constantly challenged by the way these artists also broke centuries-old rules in their desire to find something new, and so these collaborations were both frustrating and fruitful.
Publishers, who finance printing and manage distribution of the finished artworks, are also very important part of the history of printmaking (indeed, if it wasn’t for the support of the many important publishers in Europe and the U.S., the careers of many of the great artists of the 20th century would not have taken off so quickly). Artists and publishers work together to decide how prints will be printed and the size of the editions that will be created.
As it is that most of the prints that are sold are printed on paper, it might be useful to understand the paper-making process so that it will become clearer as to why it is important to work to preserve your prints.
Lithography was invented in 1798 as a way of producing promotional posters, becoming hugely popular in Paris in the 1890s, when artists like Toulouse-Lautrec, Bonnard and others used it to design posters for cabarets and revues. Lithographs were initially made on slabs of stone (usually limestone), although, in the 20th century, the heavy stones began to be replaced by sheets of zinc, copper and aluminum.
The artist draws on the stone or plate using a greasy medium, such as a wax crayon. The surface is then dampened with water, which is repelled by the greasy areas, sticking only to the sections of the plate that have not been drawn on. Acid is used to clean the plate of any residual elements, after which ink is applied to the plate with a roller and sticks only to the greasy sections, as the water protects the rest of the plate. The stone or plate is then covered with paper and run through the press, making a print of the original drawing.
Screen-printing (AKA “Silkscreens”)
Screen-printing was made famous by the “Pop” artists of the 1960s and 70s (most notably Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Jamie Reid), who took a commercial process commonly used for printing labels and t-shirts to make their art of consumer icons. Essentially a stencil process, it begins when a fabric mesh (screen) is stretched over a frame, which is then placed on top of a sheet of paper. Next, the screen is blocked out with a stencil. Most screen-prints are made up of a number of layers, with each stencil allowing a different element or color to be printed. Ink is then spread over the screen using a squeegee, forcing its way through the un-masked areas onto the paper beneath. One of Warhol’s great innovations was to cover the screen with a photosensitive material and then project a photograph on it, turning the screen into the equivalent of a film ‘negative’ and thus allowing him to endlessly print the images of his favorite subjects.
Digital Print-making – AKA “Giclee’ Prints”
Until the advent of computers, print-making was an entirely manual process. Initial attempts to use computer-based scanning and printing to create collectible works of art were met with skepticism by both artists and collectors. Collectors weren’t eager to pay for what, in effect, were little more than “color copies” of an original artwork.
In the late 1980’s, innovators such as Nash Editions (yes, Graham Nash!) in Los Angeles worked with artists, software and hardware engineers, and even ink and paper companies to begin to modify scanners, printers, and other print-making materials to begin to perfect the process of computer-based printmaking. Over the years, as computers and computer peripherals and software became more powerful, the quality of digital printmaking improved and the buying public came to see that the resulting products were truly of collectible quality. More recently, with innovations such as the “UltraGiclee Fine Art Print” products by printer manufacturer Epson, discerning art buyers can now enjoy outstanding color reproduction and archivability, while artists and publishers now have an opportunity to enhance their products and provide collectors with the confidence of an 80 year limited warranty.
Today, when you compare a professionally-produced giclée fine art print to the original artwork, you’ll find that the most intricate details and subtle textures — right down to reproducing the shadows within individual brushstrokes — have been perfectly captured. And, while the image quality is impressive, the color gamut may be even more so, as the newest inks and papers used to create giclée fine art prints reproduce colors with exceptional richness, accuracy and archivability.
As we’ve explained previously, archivability is imperative for fine art prints. With today’s giclee digital printing materials – the combination of long-lasting inks and specially-designed archival media – artists and collectors are ensured that giclée fine art prints are color-stable right out of the printer and can resist fading for over 80 years – prints that start out looking spectacular— and remain that way. So, while some purists will still only be willing to purchase fine art “made the old-fashioned way”, new digital printmaking materials and processes are redefining fine art reproduction (along with redefining the “fine art business” altogether). Their remarkable image quality and archivability will satisfy even the most discriminating buyer, allowing everyone to own amazing fine art prints that last a lifetime.
One added note – The National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institution has recently acquired the original Iris 3047 printer that started the fine art digital printmaking revolution. Nash Editions (Los Angeles, CA) has donated the printer along with imaging equipment to the National Museum for inclusion in their History of American photography collection. Graham Nash and R. Mac Holbert officially presented the equipment to the museum at a reception held in Washington D.C.
The knowledgeable people at NY’s Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) have produced a very nice animated overview of how prints are made, including demonstrations on the processes used to create silkscreens (or screenprints), lithographs, etchings and woodcuts – click here to view this demo (requires Flash Player 5.0 or newer).
Why are some prints more expensive than others?
Art prints are produced in a number of ways and in a wide variety of edition sizes, with each method requiring a wide range of materials, equipment and training in the best methods to use to create editions of prints that will be of interest to collectors. As in any category of collectibles, quality, rarity, desirability and the market’s perception of the “value” of an artist’s work all contribute to how prints are priced:
Limited editions -These are prints where the publisher or artist has decided to release a limited amount of each print, in a particular size and on a particular type of paper or canvas. To ensure the rarity and collectability of a limited-edition print, the artist/publisher agrees that, once an edition is sold out, they will either destroy the plates or guarantee in some other way not to produce new prints in the same fashion. We rely on the artist/publisher to manage each edition honestly and will not work with an artist or publisher that fails to live up to their promises.
As an artist/publisher is creating a limited-edition, there will be prints made outside the edition that are used to both test how an image might look (called a “trial proof” or, later in the process, a “bon a tirer or “good to print” proof) and to reward both the artist and the printer for their work – A.P.‘s, or “Artist’s Proof” (in Europe, the term is “Epreuve d’Artiste”, or E.A.) and the “Printer’s Proof”. You will see these prints offered for sale from time to time as well…
Some limited editions might also be distinguished by the inclusion of not only the artist/photographer’s signature, but also the signature(s) of the musical act featured in the design/photograph. Of course, you should expect to pay more for limited-edition prints counter-signed by your favorite musical acts…
Open editions – In some cases, an image is so popular (or, in the case of some images, available for use in the production of packages, books, merchandise, etc.) that the artist/publisher chooses not to limit the number of prints that they might produce. Even so, an artist/publisher will still use the same high-quality production processes to print fine art prints of these images so that the quality of the print is as good as their limited-edition prints and, in many cases, will also include their signature and/or the print’s title in the margins. With many publishers choosing to produce their prints “on demand”, the actual number of prints available for purchase might still be quite small, so there’s no guarantee that a limited-edition print will be worth more than an open-edition print. This will, of course, depend on the reputation of the artist/publisher and the desirability of the image.
What do “S/N”, “Ltd. Ed.” and “P/S” mean?
S/N Open Ed.: “Signed and Numbered” and “Open” Editions – A print hand-signed by the artist that created the print. This print may not be in a limited edition – i.e., the artist may reserve the rights to print an unspecified number of these prints before destroying the plate (if ever).
S/N/Ltd Ed.: “Signed, Numbered Limited Edition” – A print that is hand-signed by the artist that created the print and in a limited edition (a specific number of prints, after which the plates are destroyed). Each print has its own number within the edition, which will be added either by the artist or the publisher of the print (who may also be the artist). For example, if a print were numbered “45/250”, that would represent print #45 out of a total edition of 250 prints.
P/S: “Plate Signed” – Plate-signed prints are prints where the artist has signed his/her name in the printing plate used to create the edition. These are not hand-signed (although the signatures look authentic), but they may still be printed in a limited-edition to insure that the quality of the printing remains high.
What determines the market price of a print?
You learned this in Econ 101 – the international art market decides the price, based on the principles of supply and demand. Original prints may exist in multiples of more than one, which can account for a difference of thousands of $$ between the price of a mass-produced poster, an unsigned “open edition” print and a signed and numbered limited-edition print. If a certain print is in demand and the supply is no longer there, the price will go up.
However, price also very much depends on the condition of the print. Works on paper are extremely delicate and can easily be damaged by mishandling, poor framing, exposure to strong light and, of course, the passage of time. Prints in good condition are more sought after by collectors and therefore their prices are higher.
Here are some tips as to what serious print collectors should look for (if you can see the print in person, perfect, whereas if the gallery is online, you can ask them to send photos to you for your review):
1) If the print is mounted on a board or framed, take it out of the frame. The mount might be hiding all sorts of condition problems: tears, stains, “foxing” (see below), etc. Even if the printed image is in good condition, the condition of the paper around it is important to the market value. Try not to buy prints that need restoration, as the requisite cleaning will always take something away from a print, even if it is done by a professional restorer.
2) Check the colors – try to see if they are fresh and not faded. Of course, you can’t fight the passage of time and a print made 30 years ago will not be as fresh today as it was when it had just been made. However, you should check this against what you are being asked to pay.
3) Check the signature – even if you are not an expert on the particular artist’s signature, look to see if it has been written with the confidence of someone writing their own name. Check the numbering too to make sure somebody hasn’t tried to ‘expand the limits’ of the limited-edition by changing the numbers (the artists’ & publishers’ web sites are a good reference point).
4) Always make sure that framed prints are conservation-framed using acid-free materials. If not, you should change the frame immediately.
A reputable art dealer should make all of the above checks for you and disclose any problems. In these days of selling online – via website and auctions – it is sad to say that this is not always the case and the auction house principle of ”caveat emptor” – buyer beware – does still operate. So never be ashamed to ask about any of your concerns before buying. In the end, if in doubt, do not buy it. You can always call the folks at another gallery (or one of the ones listed on our list of appraisers page) if you are concerned about a print’s provenance or condition.
How do I know what I’m buying is an original or authorized print?
In almost all circumstances, a fine art gallery buys its inventory from only one of three sources – either directly from the artist, directly from the artist’s publisher, or at auction from auction companies that can authenticate the “provenance” (the documented history of a work of art from its production to the present) of a work of art. While many items come from these sources with complete documentation, this is not the case with all works and so collectors should ask for some proof or guarantee a print’s originality, based on the gallery’s knowledge, reputation, staff training and experience, provenance of sale and/or ownership and the above checks. As an art lover and collector, you should not consider buying or selling a work of art that you’re not 100% sure about. Upon request, any reputable gallery will provide you with a Certificate of Authenticity, which will include a copy of the provenance provided from their sources.
If you are looking for an appraisal of something in your collection, or need help in selling an item (or an entire collection), please visit our Buying and Selling Resources information page and we’ll try and steer you to someone who can help.
On any reputable gallery’s website, along with each image, you should find a detailed description of the print and its origin (as best as can be documented). For example, on the item page on St. Paul’s Gallery website for the print of Storm Thorgerson’s Dark Side of the Moon album cover image that they sell, you will find information on the publisher (St. Paul’s Gallery – UK) and the printer (Coriander Studios – London), along with the # of colors used, the type of paper it was printed on, the # of prints in the edition, and who the artwork is signed by (as well as where on the print you will find these signatures).
You can then go visit the web sites of the artists/publishers, and if the description of the print matches theirs in every detail, then there is a very good chance it is original. One then has to check the signature to make sure that it matches the artist’s signature from that time (handwriting does vary over time).
How do I care for my prints?
1) Have them professionally framed, making sure that your prints are framed using acid-free ‘conservation’ materials. As we’ll explain more to you below, most paper stock is slightly acidic, which in time causes it to yellow. Almost all original prints are made on neutral-ph natural-fiber papers, which will stain if they come into contact with acidic-ph materials. While you might think that it is too expensive to have your print framed by a professional framer using only archival-quality, conservation materials, it is essential if you want your print to retain its beauty and its value.
2) Display your art in areas away from direct sunlight. Sunlight will fade everything over a long course of time. However, you can protect your print and keep it in good condition for generations to come by hanging it away from strong direct or indirect light and using conservation glass in place of regular glass to filter out the harmful UV rays that cause colors to fade.
3) Provide your print with a stable home! Do everything you can to keep your print in stable environmental conditions. An excessively humid atmosphere (a bathroom or kitchen) may promote the growth of molds that will cause what is known as “foxing”: small brown spots on paper that will need to be cleaned by a restorer. An excessively dry or cold atmosphere may cause the paper to become brittle and crack, whereas dust and pollution can also damage fine works of art.
What should I do if I’m not going to frame my print right away?
1) Handle unframed prints with care. If you order your print unframed, it should only be handled using cotton gloves as, no matter how clean your hands are, your skin contains grease which can damage the paper.
2) Prints shipped to you rolled in tubes should be flattened as soon as possible. Loose prints should never be rolled for prolonged storage. They should be stored flat, between acid-free tissue paper, in Mylar® plastic bags, and in specially-produced boxes (see below for more detailed information).
The Science of Paper and Paper Preservation
To better understand why all this care is necessary, it helps to understand more about the process of making paper. Forgive us for this science lesson, but we think it will give you a better understanding as to why we’re so focused on making sure that any print you purchase from our gallery is able to provide you with a lifetime of enjoyment.
How is paper made?
Paper generally has plant fibers that have been reduced to a pulp, suspended in water and then matted into sheets. The fibers in turn consist largely of cellulose, a strong, lightweight and somewhat durable material; cotton is an example of almost pure cellulose fiber. Although cotton and other kinds of fiber have been used in paper making over the years, most paper products today are made from wood pulp. Wood pulps come in two basic varieties: ground wood and chemical wood. In the first process, whole logs are shredded and mechanically beaten. In the second, the fibers are prepared by mixing wood chips in chemical cookers. Because ground wood is the cheaper of the two, it is the primary component in such inexpensive papers as newsprint, which is used in many newspapers, comic books and paperbacks. Chemically-purified pulps are used in more expensive applications, such as stationery, some magazines and hardcover books, and print-making. Since ground wood pulp is made from whole wood fiber, the resulting paper does not consist of pure cellulose. As much as one third of its content may consist of non-cellulose materials such as lignin, a complex woody acid. In chemical pulps, however, the lignin and other impurities are removed during the cooking process.
Acidity and alkalinity are measured in units of pH, with 0 the most acidic and 14 the most alkaline. (Neutral pH is 7.0) Because the scale is based on powers of 10, a pH of 4.5 is actually 200 times more acidic than a pH of 6.5. Fresh newsprint typically carries a pH of 4.5 or less, while older more deteriorated paper on the verge of crumbling, may run as low as pH 3.0. Although some modern papers are made acid free, many paper collectibles are acidic and need special treatment to lengthen their lives.
How does paper deteriorate?
The primary causes of paper deterioration are oxidation and acid hydrolysis. Oxygen from the air attacks cellulose molecules, causing oxidization – a noticeable darkening and increased acidity. In addition, the lignin in ground wood paper breaks down quickly under the influence of oxygen and ultraviolet light. Light induced oxidation of lignin is what turns newspapers yellow after a few days’ exposure to sunlight. (Light can also cause some printing inks to fade.) In acid hydrolysis, the cellulose fibers are cut by a reaction involving heat and acids, resulting in paper that turns brown and brittle. The sources of acidity include lignin itself, air pollution, and reaction by-products from the oxidation of paper. Another source is alum (which is often used with rosin to prepare the paper surface for accepting printing inks) and the sulfuric acid it eventually releases in paper. Other factors which contribute to the destruction of paper include extremes of temperature and humidity, insects, rodents, mold and improper handling and storage, which leads us to…
How do I preserve my prints on paper?
Glad you asked! First and foremost, keep your paper collectibles cool, dark and dry. Store unframed prints in an unheated room, if possible, and regularly monitor the humidity. Excess heat and humidity should be controlled with an air conditioner and a dehumidifier. Storage materials such as envelopes, sleeves and boxes, should be of ARCHIVAL QUALITY only to prevent contamination of their contents.
For years collectors have stored their collectibles in polyethylene bags, PVC sheets and plastic wraps. Although such products may be useful in keeping away dirt, grease and vermin, many plastic sleeves contain plasticizers and other additives which can migrate into paper and cause premature aging. Both polyethylene and polypropylene contain solvents and additives in their manufacture to assure clarity and increase the flexibility in the plastic. Polyethylene is a good moisture barrier but has a high gas transmission rate, and eventually shrinks and loses its shape under warmer conditions. Polypropylene bags have been sold under the guise of being archivally sound, but this is not really the case. Only uncoated and untreated material is suitable for archival protection. Currently, the only way to seal polypropylene is to add a substance called PVDC (Polyvinyl Dichloride which is a relative of PVC) to allow the material to be heat sealed. Therefore, once you add the additive, the sleeve now becomes non archival and should not be used for long term storage.
So, what should I use to seal unframed prints for short-to-mid-term storage?
According to the US Library of Congress, the preferred material for preserving valuable documents is uncoated archival quality polyester film, such as Mylar® type D or equivalent material such as Melinex® 516. Mylar® is an exceptionally strong transparent film that resists moisture, pollutants, oils and acids. With a life expectancy of hundreds of years, Mylar® will outlast most other plastics.(Mylar® is a registered trademark of DuPont Teijin films. They are the exclusive manufacturers of archival quality polyester films under the brands Mylar® type D and Melinex® 516.)
What should I use to store my sealed prints?
As we’re sure that you’ll want to do everything to insure that the prints and other collectibles you buy remain in pristine condition, we’ve done a lot of research into this, and what became clear was that because ordinary cardboard is itself acidic, storage in cardboard boxes may be hazardous to your collection, and is a leading cause of premature deterioration of high-quality prints. For proper storage, only boxes made from acid-free boards that meet the US Government’s MINIMUM requirements are acceptable. These requirements have been defined as boards having a 3% calcium carbonate buffer throughout and a minimum pH of 8.5. Anything less will increase the chances of your collection’s deterioration. Many manufacturers claim that their boxes are “acid free at time of manufacture,” whereas in reality many are only spray-coated with an alkaline substance making them acid-free for only a very short time. True acid-free boards have been impregnated with a calcium buffer resulting in an acid-free, alkaline pH content of 8.5 throughout.
Is there anything else that I can do to preserve my prints on paper?
Another way to extend the longevity of your collectibles is to “de-acidify” them before storage. De-acidifying sprays and solutions are now available for home use. By impregnating the paper with an alkaline reserve, you can neutralize existing acids and inhibit oxidation, future acidity and staining due to certain fungi. However it is best left to the professionals to de-acidify your valuable prints. By following these simple guidelines you can be assured of a comic book collection that not only will increase in value, but will also last for many years to come, allowing you to pass down your collection to future generations of art-lovers.
More Information for Collectors (and those who want to know more about the album cover art prints they’d like to buy)
As collectors ourselves, we at the ACHOF are often faced with the daunting task of trying to find out more about the works we’re interested in buying so that we can make informed decisions as to whether we want to add them to our collections.
While we think that the descriptions provided on many of the album cover fine art-related gallery sites should provide as much information as you’ll need (although some of these sites could stand to improve the information on the items they sell – sorry, gallerists, but you know it’s true!), there are basic things that collectors of fine art prints should know before deciding whether an item they see is “worth it”. Of course, whether something is “worth it” or not is a fairly subjective decision, there are some things that you should know that will effect an item’s long-term value (in case you ever want to part with it).
We hope that the information we’ve provided you in this section helps you in some fashion but, of course, if you ever want to know more about a particular item you find on a gallery site (e.g., the edition number of a particular print, whether a print is available in another size, condition issues that are not clearly stated on the item’s description, etc.), we do hope that you’ll contact the galleries either via phone or email – they’re always ready to help you as best they can.
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IF WE CAN'T FUND EDUCATION AS A WEAPON, WE CAN'T WIN BATTLES.
By Olufemi Alfred .O.
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world- Nelson Mandela
How can we breakthrough as a country if the tool that can be used is in comatose state? This is a question that pops out of an average Nigerian student every time the abysmal state of the Education sector in Nigeria is the focal point of any intellectual discourse.
Going by the tenets and recommendations of the United Nations, which are expedient for any country that desires growth, 26% of a country's annual budget should be expended on Education. This is not because of it's every day effects on all sectors but because it yields an everlasting dividends.
It no longer rings any bell, knowing fully well that the highest Nigeria has achieved ever is 10.43% in 2006. Even the minute allocations are not judiciously spent. Little wonder why the Nigerian Universities Commission(NUC) budgeted 85 million naira for Vehicles while 8 million naira is for Research. Which is more important?
Strike actions from different unions of workers in the Education sector have been the headlines in our dallies for the past few months and no proactive step has been taken by the Federal Government. They wait for protests and demonstrations before any action is taken. Protests at the expense of the academics of our future leaders!
Recently, a research proved that about 70% percent of Nigeria students applies for scholarships to study abroad. Most apply to Canada, Malaysia, United States of America ... While some spend over 26% of their Gross Domestic Profit (GDP), others expend nothing less than the recommended to improve education annually. These countries value this weapon called education, which is a major factor behind the gap between the socio-economic development and technological advancement of ours in comparison to theirs.
Moreover, many problems have eaten deep in the system, ranging from infrastructural challenges in terms of the dilapitating state of lecture theatres, hostels, and other facilities, to the lack of some equipments needed for effective learning such as projectors, laboratory equipments, etc. Where lies the future if not in the hands of the educated? It all boils down to the under funding of this lucrative sector.
Against the agenda of mass education, quality education is no longer accessible by the sons and the daughters of an average man but those in the rich and probably the ruling class. Being provided by private organisations, it's far expensive compared to the fees structure of Federal University. Based on a recent study, the tuition fees for the cheapest of the private owned institution is 250% higher than that of the most expensive public university. I'm afraid If this trend continues, the implications will not be felt only in this generation but also the ones to come.
It's so appalling that no Nigerian university made it to the first 326 positions in the 2017 webometrics ranking of World universities. With these anomalies, we will always lag behind in international rankings.
The only way an headway can be certain is if Education can be properly funded. There will be more highly equipped centres for learning, more funds for research and productive learning that will produce results in all sectors of the nation will be carried out.
If this weapon is not adequately funded for usage, other nations would use it against us and that is the brain behind imperialism and neo-colonialism.
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The Seto Udon shop next to Akasaka Mitsuke station is surprisingly spacious. Near major stations, standing noodle bars are what you’d expect but this one is all seated. With subtle indoor lighting, the interior avoids my pet peeve of gaudy flourescent lighting.
Along with about 10 different udon dishes, they have the requisite range of self service tempura. The service isn’t quite as machine like as stores like Tsurumaru, Hanamaru or Marugame but that’s possibly because I’ve arrived mid afternoon rather than at lunchtime. Nonetheless, the service is quick and polite with my udon assembled in about 30 seconds flat. Perhaps due to my appearance as the perennial tourist, I did get that tentative “uh oh, here comes non-Japanese speaking trouble” look (that I am quite familiar with) from the staff.
Although the cheapest items on the menu were the Zaru Udon (plain cold noodles with dipping broth) and the Bukkake Udon for 280yen, I splashed out an extra 100 yen on the the Shirasu Oroshi Udon (whitebait with grated daikon) for 380yen. In addition to the noodles, little fishies and daikon the dish also contained wakame and a wedge of lemon. Unlike some other stores, there’s no self service opportunity to pile on tenkasu or negi. They also have a couple of ‘tenpura don’ rice dishes and set meals which are a combination of a rice dish and a noodle dish.
The noodles were good and the ingredients fresh. Overall, a refreshing, satisfying meal break on a sweltering hot day.
Aside from the noodles, Seto Udon has a fancy drink dispenser that also dispenses hot and cold tea for free. The big negative if you don’t read any Japanese is that there is no accommodation for English speakers – even the name of the store was difficult to read with my elementary school kanji reading level. On the plus side, the menu is picture based so it’s easy to point. If you get confused, there are pretty much only two questions they could be asking you – do you want hot or cold noodles and whether you’d like normal size (nami) or big size (dai).
Our guide to prepay SIM cards, wifi routers, cafe wifi and other places to quickly find wifi whilst visiting Japan.
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Senator Bob Casey
- Senator Casey serves on the Senate Finance Committee and has an appreciation of the issues facing the agent community.
- He and his staff worked closely with AALU on the DOL fiduciary rule, and he has been an advocate for small business interests.
To contribute, mail a personal check to:
Bob Casey For Senate Inc
P.O. Box 58746
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Contribute online at: www.bobcasey.com
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Locality: Mexico - I obtained this from Harry Luther when he was at Selby in Jan 2006. Flowered in cultivation 53cm wide by 38cm high. Beautiful inflorescence. Easy to bloom for me.
Photographer: Jerry Raack
(Click on the picture to enlarge)
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A high protein diet may not be the best choice for optimizing health. In fact, recent studies have linked low-protein diets to a longer life span. Protein is one of the three macronutrients that humans need to survive. The other two “macros” are carbohydrates and fat.
While we require these nutrients to survive and thrive, how much we need of each may vary from person to person. Your own ideal macronutrient distribution may depend on several factors, including your genetic profile, your current health goals, and your age. Some people are genetically predisposed to burn fat more efficiently, and may do better on a high-fat diet. Adults over the age of 65 often lose some of their ability to absorb protein from food, which means they need to increase their protein intake.
Ideal protein intake is an area that tends to create a lot of confusion. High-protein, low-carb diets are often recommended for weight loss, because excess carbohydrates are converted into fat and stored in the body. But, a long-term high-protein diet may not be the best choice for optimizing health and increasing longevity. In fact, recent studies have linked diets that are lower in protein to a longer life span.
High-protein diets and cancer: a troubling link
Diets that are high in animal protein can boost a hormone in the body known as insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1). IGF-1 is similar to insulin, and is produced by the liver. It promotes cell growth, which is a good thing in children. But when we become adults, we need lower levels of this hormone, as it’s only necessary to replace old cells that have died off.
Too much IGF-1 in adults stimulates other things — unwanted things — to grow, such as tumors. A report in Cell Metabolism states that “high protein intake is linked to increased cancer, diabetes, and overall mortality.”
IGF-1 also may encourage abnormal cells to break off and move to other areas of the body. In other words, this hormone can encourage cancer to spread once it has developed. When this happens, it is known as metastasizing. When a tumor metastasizes, it often latches on to critical organs such as bones, lungs, liver, or brain.
A large study of more than 6,000 adults supports the benefits of a low-protein diet for younger adults. The study found that:
- Adults ages 50 to 65 who ate a high-protein diet were 4 times more likely to die of cancer than those who ate a low-protein diet.
- Adults ages 50 to 65 who ate a moderate-protein diet were 3 times more likely to die of cancer than the adults on a low-protein diet.
- Adults of all ages who ate a high-protein diet were 5 times more likely to die from diabetes.
These associations were adjusted for other health factors, including smoking, waist circumference, and other diseases, and they still held true. But, the links were only found when the proteins came from animal foods, not plant sources.
Note that adults over age 65 may benefit from more protein. Older adults who ate high amounts of protein had a 60 percent lower risk of dying from cancer.
How can you lower IGF-1 and cancer risk?
Eating a diet high in plant foods and exercising regularly has been shown to increase the body’s cancer defenses and lower IGF-1 levels.
One study showed that exercise and a diet high in plant foods helped fight off breast cancer in women. Specifically, it lowered breast cancer risk factors, stopped cancer from growing, and even killed off cancer cells.
Another study showed that a plant-based diet coupled with exercise is one of the best ways to keep prostate cancer from developing or to stop it in its tracks.
Calorie restriction and IGF-1 levels
Periodic calorie restriction with a low-protein-diet, such as the ProLon fasting mimicking diet, can also reduce IGF-1 levels. ProLon was created by cell biologist Valter Longo, who led the 6,000-person study mentioned above, in order to provide individuals with a safe and effective method of prolonged fasting.
In clinical trials, ProLon was found to reduce levels of IGF-1 and other markers associated with biological aging. ProLon is a 5-day fasting diet designed to promote weight loss and induce a powerful cellular repair in the body that can reduce signs of inflammation and aging. Using ProLon once per month over a three-month period has been shown to stimulate the removal of damaged cells and tissues, leading to numerous, significant health benefits.
Learn more about the ProLon fasting mimicking diet and find out if it’s right for you!
Medically reviewed by Jay J. Garcia, MD on September 1, 2018
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https://www.garciaweightloss.com/blog/low-protein-diet-linked-to-increased-longevity/
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FISHERSVILLE — Valley residents had barely made their New Year resolutions when many received a letter informing them they'd been enrolled in an ACO — Accountable Care Organization — the newest Medicare option most people in the Shenandoah Valley have never heard of.
The brainchild of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, ACOs unite health care providers in a business proposition that if they manage their patients' care to high standards — and simultaneously lower costs below targeted amounts — they can share in the savings. Augusta Health joined forces with 112 Valley doctors to take the challenge, and a new ACO, AugustaCare Partners, was born.
If your doctor joined the group and you're enrolled in traditional Medicare — the "fee-for-service" kind that pays providers for each service rendered — you're in the ACO too. The News Leader interviewed AugustaCare Partners CEO Dr. Fred Castello about what the new health care model means to Medicare consumers.
"In the HMO days, people felt like doctors were rationing care. That's not what's happening in my opinion in the ACO."
The News Leader: How do people become enrolled in an ACO?
Castello: "It's not like patients sign up to be in it. One of the requirements is that when we put people in the ACO, we send them a letter telling them. They have a choice to opt out of data sharing.
NL: Data sharing?
Castello: Data sharing means we share Medicare's claims data. Anything that Medicare paid for, we get to see. It's about getting better information about our patients and seeing where their care slips through the cracks.
People come in with bags of medications, for example. With their claim files, we can see any medication they've had filled. These are huge files that CMS sends every month. They allow us to get a much fuller picture of the patient's care.
If the patient doesn't want the data sharing, they can opt out. But the potential success of the ACO lies in the data. Personally I think it's a good idea because the more information doctors have, the better the care.
NL: What kinds of providers are in the group, and how many patients did they bring on board?
Costello: We started in January 2014 with 112 doctors, a mix of primary care and specialists. What we do in the ACO is to provide the primary care function of coordinating care and case management. We have four case managers and 5,800 patients.
"You see the doctor you wish, and if most of your providers are in the ACO network, you're counted as being in it."
NL: What's different about how the doctors practice in the ACO?
Castello: The private practice doctors who enter the ACO are still private. They continue to have their own staff and record systems and remain independent. The only change is that a quality committee looks at all the evidence-based medicine out there and comes up with care pathways that they believe are proven to be effective. We push that out into the practices, so the providers are clear about what we think is the correct way to treat a diabetic, for example.
NL: Who's on the committee?
Castello: The guidelines are developed by a committee of doctors. We're pushing them out there as we speak. We think, for example, that patients with heart failure should get weighed weekly if not daily. So we're asking doctors in the group to adhere to a that guideline which has evidence behind it and has been approved by their peers.
NL: What kinds of things would you do to cut costs?
Castello: CMS sets the targets by first looking at a subset of patients' histories for the past three years. Then it projects what the patients' spend-level will be three years from now, and decides how much it wants you to reduce costs.
"You're trying to keep patients happy, but someone has to tell them when something's unnecessary."
NL: Is being in an ACO like an HMO?
Castello: As a consumer, your ACO experience is like being in an HMO in that your contact is your primary care physician. But where an HMO is something you choose to belong to when you select an insurance plan, the idea with an ACO is that you shouldn't notice you're in it. You see the doctor you wish, and if most of your providers are in the ACO network, you're counted as being in it.
In the HMO days, people felt like doctors were rationing care. That's not what's happening in my opinion in the ACO. Our focus is trying to make sure people are taking their meds, and keeping them well so they don't end up with chronic diseases that put them in the hospital.
There will be times when it actually pays to invest money to keep them well. Often the reason patients get really sick is because they didn't have the money to execute on their treatment plan. We might pay for a patient to take a cab to a doctors appointment, for instance, to keep them out of the ER.
NL: With your savings targets, could tensions arise between the ACO and doctors, or between doctors and patients, about whether a treatment should be provided? Say the patient was mountain climbing in their 60s and needs a hip replacement to keep doing it in their 70s. Do you say no?
Castello: There will always be that tension in any kind of managed product.
Eventually someone has to have these kinds of conversations with patients. You're trying to keep patients happy, but someone has to tell them when something's unnecessary.
The tension is much more present in the Medicare Advantage part of the world, which is a capitated product. [Capitated means the doctor receives a set spending amount for each patient based on the patient's average expected healthcare use.]
Physicians are potentially much more likely to want to look carefully at every dollar spent in that case.
NL: Earlier this year CMS reported that about one in four ACOs did well enough to earn bonus pay from shared savings with the government. Do you think AugustaCare Partners can be one of them?
"In my mind, the ACO is a short term model, because you can only save so much. Eventually, it's not viable."
Castello: It's a process of learning how to manage patient populations. The first year all we have to do is report to CMS. There are no metrics we have to meet. If we lose money we don't have to pay it back; if we save, Medicare splits it 50/50. The more risk we take, the greater our share of the savings would be.
The metrics come in the second year. In three years, CMS resets your baseline, and it will be progressively harder to save. In my mind, the ACO is a short-term model, because you can only save so much. Eventually, it's not viable.
NL: Then what?
Castello: Look at the people who cooked this law [the Affordable Care Act, which establishes ACOs]. An ACO is a clinically integrated network, but it can also enter into commercial contracts, for example, with Anthem or Aetna. That's what this was designed to do.
What the government really wants is to get everybody on a capitated model, like Medicare Advantage. Eventually Augusta Health will probably also go into that model.
Eventually CMS wants to get rid of the fee for service model.
NL: A number of groups including the "Journal of the American Medical Association" have expressed concern about the possibility that ACOs can become monopolies, buying up all the doctor practices so their network has the most market power.
Castello: I think that's what the government wants, because they think of it as reducing costs.
NL: Do people have to stay in the ACO if they received a letter saying they were placed in it?
Castello: People can leave an ACO by going to a doctor who's not in one. But you might not always find a doctor who's not in one. The aggregation of doctors in the ACO will make independent ones scarce
I really do believe in the investment in people's health. We invested the money into this. If we can actively manage these patients and keep them well, then I think this is a long-term play.
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https://www.newsleader.com/story/news/local/2014/09/02/valley-doc-foresees-brave-new-medicare/14986627/
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Market Systems in Start Up: Learning for Innovation
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The USAID Feed the Future Mozambique Agricultural Innovations Activity (FTF Inova) implemented by DAI Global, LLC, adopts and applies market systems approach principles in engagements with motivated partners to generate inclusive, sustainable growth in the agricultural economy. In its first year of implementation, the project management team’s core task involved translating its technical approach and guiding principles into a set of actionable tools and strategies. This blog outlines three innovative strategies FTF Inova used to establish a culture of learning both within the project team itself and between the project and its partners/beneficiaries to promote the internalization of market systems principles, reinforce staff capacity building and market knowledge, and jump-start technical implementation.
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If there is any consistency to be found in the erratic behavior of our 45th president, it is his gift for excusing, if not explicitly celebrating, some of this country’s historic wrongdoings. In January, when he issued an executive order to keep open the military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Donald Trump called the infamous torture camp “safe, humane” and “consistent with … international law.” That same month, having ended a humanitarian designation letting 59,000 people come to live and work in the U.S. from earthquake-ravaged Haiti, the president reportedly dismissed that nation as one of the “shit-hole countries” sending too many immigrants to the U.S.
Trump now faces lawsuits over ending the Haiti designation, known as Temporary Protected Status, the latest filed just last week by the National Lawyers Guild, citing the racist “shit-hole” comment along with another Trump slur, reported by the New York Times, that Haitians “all have AIDS.” His decision, one set of plaintiffs wrote, “harkens back to some of the darkest and most discredited chapters in U.S. history … when invidious discrimination drove immigration policy.”
There is a period when the dark histories behind Trump’s Guantánamo and Haiti refugee decisions intertwined, a particularly painful episode that played out between 1991 and 1993, when thousands of Haitians fleeing a military coup found themselves behind barbed wire at Guantánamo. An account provided by an Army intelligence staffer there at the time, contained in a document provided by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, sheds light on what went wrong, as do statements from an aid worker who was also at the U.S. base on Cuba’s eastern shore.
A lesser-known chapter in the history of Guantánamo, the internment of Haitian refugees followed the violent ousting of Jean-Bertrand Aristide, Haiti’s first democratically elected president, and marked the first time the base was used for the purposes of mass incarceration. Why the U.S. military was tasked with overseeing the processing of asylum-seekers on the base remains unclear to Ninaj Raoul, co-founder of the organization Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees. Raoul, who worked as an interpreter for the incarcerated Haitians over the course of their internment, recounted conditions that were inhumane and administratively mismanaged.
“I felt like it was slavery days.”
The Snowden document shows how those conditions may have developed, stating that an Army general opted to send his best infantry battalion, rather than a more qualified engineering battalion. Before he became a key National Security Agency official, Charles Berlin was part of the Army’s intelligence staff inside an infantry division that sent 500 soldiers to build internment camps that would house 40,000 Haitians passing through Guantánamo. Berlin recalled, in a rosy article on leadership for an internal NSA news site, SIDtoday, how he had helped draw up a plan to send an engineering battalion to set up the camps, “the logical choice since they had equipment and expertise in construction.” The unit would be “suitably augmented with medics and cooks.”
Instead, the commanding general, Berlin wrote, “wagged his head and said we would send one of our infantry battalions instead! The staff, confused, asked why. The general said he selected the best-led unit in the division, rather than the “logical” staff choice. He explained that the mission was going to be hard on the troops and was full of uncertainty. He wanted to bet on leadership rather than technical expertise. Boy, was he right.”
Berlin, who deployed to Guantánamo for the mission, concluded that sending infantry with no expertise in construction to build shelters made sense because that “best-led unit” worked decisively to help “very angry” refugees who “began to take their anger on the infantrymen of the 4th Division. Leadership made a difference.”
Berlin’s 2003 account, published as part of The Intercept’s SIDtoday files, clashes with what Raoul witnessed. The human rights advocate described the shelters built by Berlin’s division as “literally rows of tents; in each tent you had rows of cots just a few inches away from each other.” Refugees were held, some up to three years, in conditions without potable water, sanitation, and in exposure to extreme heat in spaces infested with rats and scorpions. Raoul described racist attitudes from guards at the camp, who at times ordered her to “stop fraternizing with the migrants.” “I felt like it was slavery days,” she said. (Reached by phone, Berlin said he was on vacation and declined to comment for this story.)
The violence that befell Haitians fleeing their homes was remarkable. The Coast Guard made the unprecedented decision to directly intercept Haitians leaving by boat in international waters. They would encourage the Haitians to come aboard Coast Guard vessels and subsequently, set the refugees’ small boats on fire, along with whatever possessions remained in them. Those who refused to disembark were driven off with fire hoses.
Perhaps the most appalling legacy of the Haitian internment, however, was the treatment of HIV-positive refugees and their family members. After the tens of thousands passing through Guantánamo in the early 1990s were either forcibly repatriated or granted asylum in the United States, almost 300 remained quarantined in a separate facility within the base known as Camp Bulkeley. Caught in a legal purgatory, these refugees had been granted asylum status by dint of establishing a credible fear of persecution or torture in their home country, but were nevertheless effectively barred from the United States in accordance with a 1987 law sponsored by then-Sen. Jesse Helms, banning HIV-positive persons from entering the U.S.
According to A. Naomi Paik, professor of Asian-American studies at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and author of a book on the history of U.S. prison camps, some held at Camp Bulkeley were told that their indefinite detainment would last “until a cure for AIDS is found.” Hunger strikes ensued, as did a series of violent clashes between the Marines overseeing the camp and the refugees held inside its barbed wire perimeter, again undercutting Berlin’s suggestion that the camp came to be characterized by “cooperative working relationships.”
Haitians seeking asylum languished under the psychological and physical effects of their diagnoses. Despite entreaties from human rights attorneys to provide essential medical care to those diagnosed with HIV, the Immigration and Naturalization Service refused even the sickest of those interned at Bulkeley entry to the United States. A federal district court judge eventually overruled INS and permitted those refugees nearing death to seek care in the U.S. For a number of them, however, the judge’s decision came too late, and they died not long after arriving in the country. The internment finally concluded in June 1993, when U.S. District Court Judge Sterling Johnson Jr. declared the camp unconstitutional. In his opinion, he dubbed the facility “nothing more than an HIV prison camp.”
It is perhaps unsurprising that Trump, in ending the program to protect Haitian refugees, wrapped his racism in AIDS hysteria just as Helms had. “We in the Haitian community have always seen the approach of immigration policies toward Haitians as racist anyways, so this is nothing new,” Raoul told me. Instead, what is surprising to people who have studied the country is that the refugee program was extended to Haitians at all, after a 2010 earthquake devastated their island nation. Nonetheless, in the wake of the repeal of the status, it is important not “to disregard the fear and terror that millions of people in the United States are feeling right now and to disregard the tearing apart of communities and families,” said Paik, warning against normalizing the Trump administration’s recent decision. In recent months, the phones at the offices of Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees ring more and more, the sound a troubling counterpoint to the applause echoing through the chamber where Trump announced his decision to maintain the violent carceral practices at Guantánamo Bay during his first State of the Union address.
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Watching Cat Videos Is Good for You, According to Science
We see cats everywhere from the streets to a friend's home—and mostly roaming around the internet as funny cat videos or memes. But have you ever wondered what made cat videos so popular that they became one of social media's biggest stars?
This is where science comes in!
The study, published in the latest issue of Computers in Human Behavior, found that watching these adorable and cute cat videos boosts the viewer's positive emotions, which gives them an energy boost and decreases whatever negative feelings they have, including sadness and anxiety.
Researcher Jessica Gall Myrick found in her study that watching cat videos online is not really a waste of time, but is "a way we subconsciously regulate our emotions and try to get a little boost." Because cat videos are cute and funny, Myrick thinks that the cat video side of the internet are a sort of a positive emotional oasis, apart from the other madness we see on social media that tends to be serious, leaving you feeling sad or annoyed. (via mentalfloss.com)
"A short cat video can give someone the energy to maybe attend to more important news or tasks afterward." —Jessica Gall Myrick
So next time your parents nag at you for watching cat videos all day rather than doing school work, bookmark this page and show them how cat videos can help you and your wellbeing.
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Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Briefing Subscribe Log In Log In Today’s Paper Supported by ByDes Shoe Nov. 8, 2018 Sometimes it seems as if we’re living under a constant barrage of heavy news. But it isn’t all bad out there. This feature is meant to send you into the weekend with a smile, or at least a lighter heart. Want to get The Week in Good News by email? Sign up here. Here are seven great things we wrote about this week: These former drug users ran the New York City Marathon. The New York City Marathon is always full of stories of endurance. This year, Odyssey House, a drug and rehabilitation center, had a team of 45 runners who were planning to tackle the 26.2 miles — 19 of them current clients, the rest supporters and alumni. The running group began in 2001 as a supplement to treatment. “I like the way I feel after a run,” said Ryan Stevens, who turned to … [Read more...] about The Week in Good News: The New York City Marathon, a Clock Master, Flu Protection
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Luminaries of the literary world know Buffalo -- and Buffalo has come to know them. Every year, a parade of stars of the written word make a path to Kleinhans Music Hall, offering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for book mavens and teaching opportunities for educators. In the process, the Babel literary series, presented by Just Buffalo Literary Center and now in its 12th season, has become one of the most prestigious author series in the country. "Babel brings the best living writers on earth to Buffalo, which is a pretty stunning accomplishment," said Lorna Perez, an associate professor of English at SUNY Buffalo State, which buys a block of 100 tickets at each event for its Honors Program. "We're not London. We're not New York City," Perez said. "Yet these writers come here." Sherry Ross, a poet and teacher living in Amherst, is continually struck by the caliber of writers Babel brings. "We can see the most famous writers in the world and learn about new ones right here in our … [Read more...] about Babel literary series: ‘We’re not London. We’re not New York City. Yet these writers come here.’
Emily Ladau was panicking. It was rush hour, and she was on her way to an event at the Strand Bookstore in New York City. She had just arrived at the Union Square subway station, which is a feat in itself. Ladau uses a wheelchair because she has Larsen syndrome, a congenital skeletal disorder, and since she lives in West Babylon on Long Island, she relies on functioning elevators on several train platforms before she can even get on the subway almost 40 miles away. First there's the Long Island Railroad that brings her into Manhattan, then there's the transfer at Penn Station to get on the subway. Merely arriving at Union Square is a kind of transit triumph. But as she wheeled to the elevator on the subway platform, she noticed a sign showing the elevator was broken. The online system that keeps track of out-of-service elevators didn't indicate there was a problem; she had checked twice during the course of her commute. But now that she was on the platform, the only elevator wasn't … [Read more...] about The New York City subway’s accessibility problem
New York City is a place where attitude and strong opinions are in the DNA. New Yorkers might not agree on much, but there is one thing on which millions of them do agree: the subway is a mess. Trains are packed, breakdowns and delays are routine, some say it's gone off the rails. After an actual derailment last year injured more than 40 people, the governor declared a state of emergency. When it first opened more than a century ago, the New York City subway was considered a feat of American engineering, now it's another example of the country's ailing infrastructure. Luckily, there's a man with a plan, an Englishman in New York who proposes the city's largest infrastructure expenditure since the 1950s. More on that in a moment. First, if you have never ridden the sprawling New York City subway, welcome aboard. When the trains are moving, there's no better way to get around New York City, than on the subway. These 400-ton behemoths crisscross the underbelly of the city, zipping … [Read more...] about Why has the New York City subway gone off the rails?
MONACO, Sept. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Safe Bulkers, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: SB), an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, announced today that the Company will host an Institutional Investor and Analyst Day on Thursday, September 27, 2018 in New York City to discuss the Company’s recent developments and prospects, as well as the drybulk shipping market outlook. The event, which is for institutional investors and analysts, will feature a presentation by the Company’s senior management team, followed by a question and answer session. Pre-registration is required to attend the event. If you would like to attend this event, please contact our investor relations advisor, Capital Link at 212-661-7566 or by email at [email protected] /EIN News/ -- About Safe Bulkers, Inc.The Company is an international provider of marine drybulk transportation services, transporting bulk cargoes, particularly coal, grain and … [Read more...] about Safe Bulkers, Inc. to Host Institutional Investor and Analyst Day in New York City on Thursday, September 27, 2018
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When many business owners think of marketing, the things that often come to mind are techniques like writing advertising copy or crafting messages for social media. While those tactics do eventually become part of the plan, they are not the sole components of marketing your services. The first step to successfully developing your businesses’ marketing plan is defining the four Ps and understanding how they inform the strategy in its entirety.
Let’s take a look at the four Ps and how to include them in your marketing plan.
What are the Four Ps?
The ultimate goal of all marketing is to generate sales. As such, the four Ps of marketing are tools to help you effectively turn a profit, (which I believe should be the 5 p’s actually). Understanding what you need to maximize both profits and sales is key to developing an effective marketing plan. The four Ps — Product, Placement, Promotion and Price — help you do that.
The foundation of any business is the item or service you are selling. Hence the first P is product. Take time to describe in detail the product or service you offer. If it’s a physical item, write down the different options, packaging, features, and sizes.
Once you’ve described the product itself, delve into how that product meets the needs of the client, the features and benefits, and your competitive edge. Explain how it will be manufactured or performed. Then take it a step further and identify what deeper problem it’s helping the client solve. For example, the product may be a technology service that helps the client better track inventory. But it’s also helping the client attain sales goals and make more money each month.
The second P stands for placement, which covers how the product or service will be delivered. At this point, describe the distribution channels and physical facilities needed in order to move the product from manufacturing and storage to the consumer. For example, is the product placed in a warehouse, garage, fulfillment house, or office space?
The third P — promotion– is where many of the tactical and fun ideas for marketing your product come into play. At this stage, outline what advertising channels you will use to let people know about the product. For example, will you use the Internet, flyers, magazines or newspaper ads, direct mail, broadcasting, or social media? Write out all your public relations strategies and ideas. Then review your personal and business networks to determine who can help you implement the marketing strategies.
The fourth P is price, and it is here where you determine what the market will pay for the product or service. Pricing strategy is all about pricing your product or service for your different target markets. Determine the list price, discounts, wholesale allowances, markdowns, payment periods, and credit terms.
The good news is that much of the information you need to develop a marketing plan is free or low cost. Before you sit down to write your four Ps and marketing plan, spend time online listening to your potential customers and your competition. Go to the library and subscribe to industry publications. Join trade organizations, contact the local Chamber of Commerce, and talk to potential customers. Doing these things will help you articulate your four Ps and write a marketing plan that really targets your target markets with the right messages, and through the most effective channels.
Melinda is a founder and president of Quintessence Group, an award-winning marketing consulting firm based in Philadelphia, PA, serving Fortune 500 brands who target small businesses.
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How To Apply
1) Download the award nomination form of your choice, and carefully read over the descriptions and criteria.
2) Be sure to answer each criterion to the best of your ability. Every answer must be labelled with the appropriate question number or letter. Submissions will be accepted in sentence, paragraph or point form. Written submissions must not exceed five (5) pages. NOTE: supporting materials such as reference letters, economic impact information, photos, etc. do not count towards the five (5) page maximum.
3) For award submission tips, please refer to this document: Application Tips - Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence.
4) To submit your nomination, you have the option to submit electronically or by mail.
5a) If you're submitting your nomination electronically:
- Email to Haddas Lederman: email@example.com
- Subject line: <Title of Award> Submission
5b) If you're submitting your nomination by mail:
- Print five (5) copies of your nomination and five (5) copies of your nomination checklist (signed and attached to each copy as a cover page).
- Mail your submission to: Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) c/o Haddas Lederman, 439 University Avenue, Suite 1400, Toronto, ON M5G 1Y8.
6) Nominations must be received no later than Wednesday, June 26, 2019. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt, or if you have any questions, please contact Haddas Lederman at firstname.lastname@example.org or 647-691-4170.
Tourism Innovator of the Year
Recognizes an organization or individual that created a new innovative product, policy or service to promote and enhance tourism in their local community, region or the province of Ontario.
Tourism Event of the Year
Presented to a festival or event that exemplifies industry best practices in all aspects of its operation. Entries are open to many different types of events: cultural, historical, musical, arts, sporting, culinary, literary, amusement, general interest, etc.
Tourism Champion of the Year
Given to an individual who embodies the spirit of tourism in Ontario. This person should be directly involved with the industry (as an employee, business owner, volunteer, advocate, etc.) and be able to give evidence of their contributions.
Tourism Employer of the Year
Recognizes an organization that has developed an admirable reputation as a great place to work, and that has established itself as an upstanding example of Ontario’s tourism industry.
Sustainable Tourism Award
Recognizes an organization, individual or initiative that has made a viable and maintainable contribution to the practice and promotion of sustainable tourism in Ontario.
Accessible Tourism Award
Acknowledges an organization that operates an outstanding accessible hospitality and tourism business that complies with Ontario Accessibility standards and is recognized by employees and customers as a leader in providing an inclusive experience for all visitors. Areas of interest include the provision of accessible service, employment, built environment and accessible information and communications.
Indigenous Tourism Award
Recognizes an organization, individual or experience that has demonstrated a commitment to the development and promotion of authentic, cultural Indigenous experiences for visitors to Ontario.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the development and promotion of Ontario’s tourism industry, and established a visible, long-term record of accomplishment that merits special attention.
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The House of Grilka, previously known as the House of Kozak and briefly as the House of Quark, was a house of medium influence in the Klingon Empire in the 2370s. The House of Kozak had been sworn enemies of the House of D'Ghor for seven generations. Rather than challenging Kozak's forces to battle, D'Ghor chose the dishonorable course of systematically undermining the House of Kozak's financial assets and territorial holdings, in a bid to seize Kozak's house.
In 2371, Kozak was killed in an accident in Quark's Bar on Deep Space 9. Since he had no male heir, he left the House of Kozak without a leader. If the House of Kozak fell, D'Ghor would be able to make a claim to its titles and properties as the principal creditor to Kozak's debts. D'Ghor arrived on Deep Space 9 and coerced Quark into claiming that he had defeated Kozak in honorable combat; otherwise, the Klingon High Council might have granted special dispensation for Kozak's widow, Grilka, to lead the house.
To thwart D'Ghor's plan, Grilka abducted Quark to Qo'noS, performed the brek'tal ritual, thus marrying him, and giving him the right to lead her house. The High Council chose to consider the unprecedented leadership of a Klingon house by a Ferengi, and in the interim the House of Kozak became the "House of Quark".
Quark subsequently uncovered evidence of D'Ghor's financial machinations and presented the evidence to the High Council. D'Ghor contested the accusation and challenged Quark to personal combat. Quark answered the challenge, but he threw aside his bat'leth and dared D'Ghor to execute an unarmed Ferengi. D'Ghor nearly did so, but was stopped by Gowron, who saw this dishonorable act as convincing proof of Quark's accusations. The High Council gave Grilka dispensation to personally lead her house, and D'Ghor suffered a discommendation. Grilka immediately divorced Quark, and the House of Quark became the House of Grilka. (DS9: "The House of Quark")
The House of Grilka was involved in the Federation-Klingon War and the Klingon-Cardassian War in the 2370s. These conflicts were costly to the House, as they lost starships, lands and warriors. (DS9: "Looking for par'Mach in All the Wrong Places")
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Mirror universe: Duras
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I'm super hyped to announce that I am joining Merrifield Records!
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If you haven't been listening to the new music I've been releasing yet, you should definitely check it out on my music page, and you can also see each song being recorded in action on my YouTube channel!
These songs will be released in the near future everywhere that music is heard, but for now you should definitely hear it while it's fresh out of the oven.
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That's all for now my friends.
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The constitution provides for freedom of religion, and other laws and policies contributed to the generally free practice of religion. Mahayana Buddhism is the state's "spiritual heritage," although in the southern areas many citizens openly practiced Hinduism.
The country is a democratic constitutional monarchy. The constitution mandates that the king, the Druk Gyalpo, be the "protector of all religions" in the country.
While subtle pressure on non-Buddhists to observe traditional Drukpa values and some limitations on constructing non-Buddhist religious buildings remained, the government took steps to improve respect for religious freedom. There were no instances of the government barring non-Buddhist missionaries from entering the country.
There were no verified reports of societal abuses or discrimination based on religious affiliation, belief, or practice. Societal pressures toward non-Buddhists were reflected in official and unofficial efforts to uphold the "spiritual heritage" of the country.
There are no formal diplomatic relations between the United States and the government; however, there is cordial and ongoing interaction, and the U.S. government discusses religious freedom with the government as part of its overall policy to promote human rights.
Section I. Religious Demography
The country has an area of 18,146 square miles and a population of 700,000, according to government publications. Two-thirds to three-quarters of the population practices Drukpa Kagyupa or Ningmapa Buddhism, both of which are disciplines of Mahayana Buddhism. Approximately one-quarter of the population is ethnic Nepalese and practices Hinduism. Christians, both Roman Catholic and Protestant, and nonreligious groups comprise less than 1 percent of the population.
Ethnic Ngalops, descendants of Tibetan immigrants, compose the majority of the population in the western and central areas and mostly follow Drukpa Kargyupa.
Ethnic Sarchops, descendants of the country's probable original inhabitants, live in the east. Reportedly, some Sarchops practice Buddhism combined with elements of the Bön tradition (Animism) and Hinduism. Several Sarchops held high positions in the government, the national assembly, and the court system. The government supported both Kagyupa and Ningmapa Buddhist monasteries. The royal family practiced a combination of Ningmapa and Kagyupa Buddhism, and many citizens believe in the concept of Kanyin-Zungdrel, meaning "Kagyupa and Ningmapa as one."
Bön, the country's animist and shamanistic belief system, revolves around the worship of nature and predates Buddhism. Although Bön priests often officiated and included Bön rituals in Buddhist festivals, very few citizens adhered exclusively to this religious group.
Hindus, mainly in the south, followed the Shaivaite, Vaishnavite, Shakta, Ganapathi, Puranic, and Vedic schools. Hindu temples existed in Thimphu and southern areas, and Hindus practice their religious beliefs in small-to-medium sized groups.
Christians were present throughout the country in very small numbers. There was reportedly one building dedicated to Christian worship in the south, the only area with a sufficiently large congregation to sustain a church; elsewhere, Christian families and individuals practiced their religious beliefs at home.
Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) claimed the government discouraged open worship by both large and small gatherings. International Christian relief organizations and Catholic Jesuit priests engaged in education and humanitarian activities.
Section II. Status of Religious Freedom
The constitution provides for freedom of religion, and other laws and policies contributed to the generally free practice of religion. The constitution stipulates, It also states, "no one shall be discriminated against on the grounds of race, sex, language, religion, politics, or other status."
Mahayana Buddhism is the state's "spiritual heritage."
While the constitution does not restrict the right to convert or proselytize, some NGOs alleged the government limited this right in practice by restricting the construction of non-Buddhist religious buildings and the celebration of some non-Buddhist religious festivals.
The National Security Act (NSA) prohibits "words either spoken or written, or by other means whatsoever, that promote or attempt to promote, on grounds of religion, race, language, caste, or community, or on any other ground whatsoever, feelings of enmity or hatred between different religious, racial, or language groups or castes and communities." Violating the NSA is punishable by up to three years' imprisonment; it is not known whether any cases have been prosecuted under the act.
There are no laws against publishing religious material.
An annual government grant financed the country's Monastic Body of 3,500 monks. By statute 10 seats in the 150-seat national assembly and two seats on the 11-member Royal Advisory Council were reserved for Buddhist monks, out of respect for the country's tradition of Buddhist spiritual oversight. There were no religious stipulations on the remaining seats. Many non-Buddhists worked for the government. The Special Commission for Cultural Affairs, with a Hindu priest as a member, also advised on religious matters.
The 1980 Marriage Act, as amended in 1996, addresses questions of family law such as marriage, divorce, adoption, and child custody. Traditionally, Buddhists and Hindus have resolved questions of family law according to their religion; however, this approach is changing as the country takes steps to strengthen its formal legal system. The country's legal system is based on customary law and Buddhist precepts.
The government subsidized Buddhist monasteries and shrines and provided aid to approximately one-third of the kingdom's 12,000 monks. The government committed to providing this support as a result of the 1956 land reform program, which stripped the monastic establishment of wide tracts of fertile land for redistribution among the landless.
The government observed major Buddhist holy days as national holidays. The king declared one major Hindu festival to be a national holiday, and the royal family participated in it.
NGO representatives living outside the country claimed that only Drukpa Kagyupa and Ningmapa Buddhist religious teaching were permitted in schools and that Buddhist prayer was compulsory in all government-run schools. The government contended that there was no religious curriculum in educational institutions in the country. Buddhist teaching was permitted only in monastic schools; religious teaching was forbidden in other schools. Local NGO interlocutors confirmed that although students took part in a prayer session each morning, it was nondenominational and not compulsory.
The government required all citizens to wear traditional dress in certain public places such as Buddhist religious buildings, government offices, and schools, and for certain public functions and ceremonies. The law provides for a fine or imprisonment for violations. Some citizens commented that enforcement was arbitrary and sporadic. The government asserted that this requirement was intended to preserve the country's cultural integrity.
The government continued issuing new national identity (ID) cards to citizens meeting at least one of three strict criteria: birth, registration, and naturalization. Human rights organizations alleged that large sections of the country's population were deemed ineligible for national ID cards. Persons holding residential permits, marriage certificate cards (those married to citizens), and limited duration certificates were not eligible to receive the new ID card. The wives of citizens married from outside the country and children born of such parents were not granted citizenship. The government indicated that ethnic Nepalese who have family members living in refugee camps in Nepal would be eligible; however, reports suggested that this regulation has not been implemented.
Restrictions on Religious Freedom
The government generally respected religious freedom in practice. While subtle pressure on non-Buddhists to observe the traditional Drukpa values and some limitations on constructing non-Buddhists religious buildings remained, the government took steps to improve respect for religious freedom. There were no reported instances of the government barring non-Buddhist missionaries from entering the country.
According to some NGOs, the teaching of Nepali and Sanskrit continued to be banned in the country. The government indicated that the teaching of any language was permitted; however, Nepali and Sanskrit were not part of the curriculum in formal schools.
Followers of religions other than Buddhism and Hinduism generally were free to worship in private homes, but NGOs alleged they were prohibited from erecting religious buildings or congregating in public. Conversions to Christianity took place, but some Christian groups claimed that religious meetings must be held discreetly, especially in rural areas, for fear of the authorities, and that religious practice was restricted to the confines of their homes. They also alleged that the official government record does not allow them to note their religious affiliation as Christianity. The government denied this accusation.
Despite the constitution's provision for freedom of religion, some Christian groups claimed that the publication of Bibles and the building of Christian schools remain prohibited.
No new buildings, including places of worship, can be constructed without government licenses. Reports by ethnic Nepalese citizens suggested this process favored Buddhist over Hindu temples. The government provided financial assistance for the construction of Buddhist temples and shrines and funding for monks and monasteries. NGOs alleged that the government rarely granted permission to build Hindu temples; the last report of such construction was in the early 1990s, when the government authorized the construction and renovation of Hindu temples and centers of Sanskrit and Hindu learning and provided state funds to help finance the projects. The government argued that it was a matter of supply and demand, with demand for Buddhist temples far exceeding that for Hindu temples. The government stated that it supported numerous Hindu temples in the south where most Hindus reside and provided some scholarships for Hindus to study Sanskrit in India.
Certain senior civil servants, regardless of religious identity, were required to take an oath of allegiance to the king, the country, and the people. The oath does not have religious content, but a Buddhist lama administers it.
Dissidents alleged that applicants have been asked their religious identity before receiving government services.
Abuses of Religious Freedom
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, many ethnic Nepalese residents, a majority of them Hindu, were forcibly expelled or voluntarily left as a result of discrimination. The government claimed they were illegal immigrants with no right to citizenship or residency. Some of those expelled asserted the right of return. While the government accepted that at least a few hundred had a legitimate claim to citizenship, it did not permit them to return. More than 70,000 persons remained in refugee camps in eastern Nepal. (For a more detailed discussion, see U.S. Department of State’s 2009 Country Report on Human Rights Practices.) The government resettled citizens from other parts of the country on government-owned land in the south vacated by the expelled ethnic Nepalese. Human rights groups maintained this action prejudiced any possibility of land restoration to returning refugees. The government contended this was not its first resettlement program and that in the past it had resettled some ethnic Nepalese citizens from the south to other areas.
There were no reports of religious prisoners or detainees in the country.
Forced Religious Conversion
There were no reports of forced religious conversion.
Section III. Status of Societal Respect for Religious Freedom
There were no verified reports of societal abuses or discrimination based on religious affiliation, belief, or practice. Societal pressures toward non-Buddhists were reflected in official and unofficial efforts to uphold the "spiritual heritage" of the country. While there were no reports of the repetition of the excesses of the late 1980s and early 1990s, societal pressure for conformity with Drukpa Kagyupa norms was prevalent.
Section IV. U.S. Government Policy
There are no formal diplomatic relations between the U.S. and the government. U.S. officials discuss human rights issues, including religious freedom, during their meetings with officials, including those based in the country's embassy in New Delhi. During these exchanges U.S. officials discussed governmental discrimination against the ethnic Nepalese minority.
Periodically throughout the reporting period, U.S. officials visiting Thimphu discussed religious freedom with the government in the context of refugee problems and the constitution. U.S. officials stressed the importance of constitutional provisions for religious freedom and the protection of minority populations. The officials also reiterated the importance of finding a lasting solution for the mostly Hindu refugees in Nepal to demonstrate the government's commitment to religious tolerance.
The U.S. government also worked to promote religious freedom and other democratic values by sponsoring travel of several citizens to the United States under the International Visitors, Humphrey, and Fulbright programs.
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Do you want assistance selecting the perfect interstate drug trafficking lawyer in Colleyville TX? If you’re uneasy about your illegal substance charges, obtaining the best law firm can make life much easier.
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The Big Comfy Couch Coloring Pages (good Big Comfy Couch Doll #6)
Thethe1 (stressed ᵺē; unstressed before a consonant ᵺə;
unstressed before a vowel ᵺē),USA pronunciation definite article.
- (used, esp. before a noun, with a specifying or particularizing effect, as opposed to the indefinite or generalizing force of the indefinite article a or an): the book you gave me; Come into the house.
- (used to mark a proper noun, natural phenomenon, ship, building, time, point of the compass, branch of endeavor, or field of study as something well-known or unique):the sun;
the past; the West.
- (used with or as part of a title): the Duke of Wellington; the Reverend John Smith.
- (used to mark a noun as indicating the best-known, most approved, most important, most satisfying, etc.): the skiing center of the U.S.; If you're going to work hard, now is the time.
- (used to mark a noun as being used generically): The dog is a quadruped.
- (used in place of a possessive pronoun, to note a part of the body or a personal belonging): He won't be able to play football until the leg mends.
- (used before adjectives that are used substantively, to note an individual, a class or number of individuals, or an abstract idea): to visit the sick; from the sublime to the ridiculous.
- (used before a modifying adjective to specify or limit its modifying effect): He took the wrong road and drove miles out of his way.
- (used to indicate one particular decade of a lifetime or of a century): the sixties; the gay nineties.
- (one of many of a class or type, as of a manufactured item, as opposed to an individual one): Did you listen to the radio last night?
- enough: He saved until he had the money for a new car. She didn't have the courage to leave.
- (used distributively, to note any one separately) for, to, or in each;
a or an: at one dollar the pound.
Bigbig1 (big),USA pronunciation adj., big•ger, big•gest, adv., n.
- large, as in size, height, width, or amount: a big house; a big quantity.
- of major concern, importance, gravity, or the like: a big problem.
- outstanding for a specified quality: a big liar; a big success.
- important, as in influence, standing, or wealth: a big man in his field.
mature: big enough to know better.
- elder: my big sister.
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major in size or importance: big government.
- consisting of the largest or most influential companies in an industry: Big steel wants to lower prices, but the smaller mills don't.
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popular: Nouvelle cuisine became big in the 1970s.
kindly: big enough to forgive.
haughty: a big talker.
orotund: a big voice.
- (of clothing or a clothing design) made of or distinguished by voluminous fabric that is loosely or softly shaped and fitted: a big shirt; the big look.
- (of a wine) having more than average flavor, body, and alcoholic content.
brimming: eyes big with tears.
- [Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S.]pregnant.
- [Obs.]very strong;
- be big on, to have a special liking or enthusiasm for: Mother is big on family get-togethers.
- big with child. See great (def. 17).
pretentiously: to act big; to talk big.
- with great success;
successfully: to go over big.
- the bigs, the highest level of professional competition, as the major leagues in baseball.
Comfycom•fy (kum′fē),USA pronunciation adj., -fi•er, -fi•est. [Informal.]
Couchcouch (kouch or, for 6, 15, ko̅o̅ch),USA pronunciation n.
- a piece of furniture for seating from two to four people, typically in the form of a bench with a back, sometimes having an armrest at one or each end, and partly or wholly upholstered and often fitted with springs, tailored cushions, skirts, etc.;
- a similar article of furniture, with a headrest at one end, on which some patients of psychiatrists or psychoanalysts lie while undergoing treatment.
- a bed or other place of rest;
any place used for repose.
- the lair of a wild beast.
- [Brewing.]the frame on which barley is spread to be malted.
- [Papermaking.]the board or felt blanket on which wet pulp is laid for drying into paper sheets.
- a primer coat or layer, as of paint.
- on the couch, [Informal.]undergoing psychiatric or psychoanalytic treatment.
- to arrange or frame (words, a sentence, etc.);
put into words;
express: a simple request couched in respectful language.
- to express indirectly or obscurely: the threat couched under his polite speech.
- to lower or bend down, as the head.
- to lower (a spear, lance, etc.) to a horizontal position, as for attack.
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cause to lie down.
- to lay or spread flat.
- [Papermaking.]to transfer (a sheet of pulp) from the wire to the couch.
- to embroider by couching.
- [Archaic.]to hide;
- to lie at rest or asleep;
- to crouch;
- to lie in ambush or in hiding;
- to lie in a heap for decomposition or fermentation, as leaves.
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Definition of urial
: an upland wild sheep (Ovis vignei) of southern and central Asia which is reddish brown and the males of which have a beard from the neck to the chest
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Barn Testing Information
The U.S. Tobacco Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Program currently requires all curing barn heat exchangers to be tested for combustion product leaks every three years. Barn testing can be conducted by independent third-party companies or individual growers that have attended a Cooperative Extension training. The optimum time to check your heat exchangers for leaks would be immediately after the curing season, before the electrical and fuel supply are shut down during the off season. This would also allow sufficient time to correct any heat exchanger issues prior to next season. Additional information about the recommended barn testing equipment and procedures can be obtained from your county Extension Center.
GAP Barn Testing Report Sheet (Excel)
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323 sailors and 50 coaches were registered for the next European Laser 4.7 Youth Championships to be held in Murcia, Spain. Would you like to join us? Hurry up! Registration procedure is still open until March 16th. Click here!
For further information you can also visit the host venue website.
Championships will run from April 15th to 22nd. Total entry for this event is limited to 400 sailors.
Event is organized by RFEV (Real Federación Española de Vela), Federación de Vela Región Murcia, EurILCA y UniVela. Collaborators: C.A.R Región de Murcia, Ayuntamiento de Los Alcázares, Consejo Superior de Deportes, Real Club de Regatas Cartagena, Club Náutico Los Alcázares y la Asociaicón Española de Laser. Sponsors and Partners: Deportes Los Alcázares, Goldcar Rental, Sail Market and Táctic Media.
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Child Safety On Halloween
Carol McCarthy | Oct 31, 2017 AT 5:22 am
Detroit, MI) -- Chevrolet wants drivers to be extremely cautious as kids trick-or-treat today. Safety Engineer Tricia Morrow says twice as many child pedestrians are injured by cars on Halloween than any other day of the year. Many people may not realize their costumes could increase the risk of danger. Masks and motorists don't mix and if your costume has large wings, they should be removed to safely buckle the seatbelt. Morrow says the number one cause of death in children and teens are car crashes. Chevrolet is recommending people drive scary slow today.
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By Matthew Geagan, CBS Boston
BOSTON (CBS) — Chris Sale is back. Unfortunately, he can’t seem to get a win for his efforts.
Sale was magnificent Tuesday night at Fenway Park, dominating the Colorado Rockies to the tune of two runs over seven innings. He was perfect through the game’s first 12 batters, and walked off the mound with a career-high 17 punchouts. Boston’s lefty became the first pitcher in MLB history to strike out 17 or more in a start that lasted seven innings or fewer.
Even when Nolan Arenado took him deep for a two-run homer in the seventh inning, pulling the Rockies to within 3-2 at the time, Sale buckled down and ended up striking out the side. He was done after 108 pitches, allowing just three hits and issuing no walks in his best outing of the season.
Nine of his 17 strikeouts ended with a swing and a miss, five of which were on Sale’s devastating slider. And boy was that slider devastating on Tuesday.
Of Sale’s 108 pitches, 74 of them went for strikes.
“Yeah, fastball command and my slider was probably about as good as it’s ever been,” said Sale.
“That was fun to watch,” said manager Alex Cora. “The first time [I’ve] been in something like that, you know? Watching the strikeouts and watching the pitch count. You want him to go as deep as possible. In the tunnel he goes, ‘You’re not going to let me get 20?’ Sarcastic, but probably serious. Great performance. Fastballs, changeups, sliders. In and out. Up. That was pretty cool to watch.”
Sale would have loved to have gone out for the eighth inning with a shot at 20 strikeouts. But his high pitch count led to Cora calling upon his bullpen, and they couldn’t hang on to Boston’s slim lead. Even after Brandon Workman gave up a two-run homer in the top of the eighth, Sale wasn’t going to second-guess his skipper.
“I respect him as much as anybody on the planet and I’ll never question anything he does, even in regard to that,” said Sale.
The Red Sox ended up losing 5-4 in 11 innings, wasting Sale’s superb effort. He is the first Boston pitcher to strike out 17 batters since Pedro Martinez accomplished the feat back in 2000, also in a Boston loss.
“It sucks, honestly,” Cora said after the defeat.
Boston’s ace sits at just 1-5 on the season, but he’s made considerable improvements over his last three starts. He appears to be back to his dominant self, fanning 41 of the 76 batters that he’s faced over that span. He’s allowed just three earned runs over his last 21 innings, lowering his ERA from 6.30 to 4.24 in the process.
It’s finally safe to say that Chris Sale is back to being Chris Sale.
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Immune Booster Celebrated for Asthma Prevention Immune Booster Celebrated for Asthma Prevention
Bacterial lysate, a cocktail of 21 microbial species commonly used in Europe, purportedly decreases asthma and wheezing in children and specialists are taking notice.Medscape Medical News
AbstractEczema is increasing worldwide with associated increases in health costs and decreases in quality of life. There are many factors that are speculated to interact in the development of eczema including genetics and environmental exposures. Prevention of the development of eczema may prevent the further development of food allergies and asthma. This concept has prompted a variety of research into the area of primary prevention of eczema in infants. This exploration includes a growing body of research examining infants supplemented with probiotics, prebiotics, or both (synbiotics) often compared with their breastfed c...
ry JC Abstract Men and women differ in their susceptibility to develop autoimmunity and allergy but also in their capacity to cope with infections. Mechanisms responsible for this sexual dimorphism are still poorly documented and probably multifactorial. This review discusses the recent development in our understanding of the cell-intrinsic actions of biological factors linked to sex, sex hormones and sex chromosome complement, on immune cells, which may account for the sex differences in the enhanced susceptibility of women to develop immunological disorders, such as allergic asthma or systemic lupus erythematosu...
AbstractThe use of biologic agents as therapies for atopic diseases such as asthma and atopic dermatitis has increased greatly in recent years. The biological agents used to treat atopic diseases are for the most part monoclonal antibodies that suppress the immune response and reduce inflammation by targeting particular cytokines or other molecules involved in Th1, Th2, or Th17 immune reactions. Various side effects and rare complications have been reported from these agents. In this review, we discuss mechanisms of various adverse effects for the biologic agents currently in use or in development for atopic and inflammato...
The original version of this article incorrectly listed the third author ’s name. It should be Yohei Yamamoto, not Yamamoto Yohei.
U.S. teens, adults expected to lose about 15.46 million QALYs over 20 years due to uncontrolled asthma
Asthma is often not well controlled during pregnancy, especially among publicly-insured women, according to a U.S. study.Reuters Health Information
Family chaos is a key pathway in the relationship between parent depression and child asthma control, according to new findings.Reuters Health Information
Conclusions: In the present study, certain environmental agents were found to be important with regards to sensitization to bronchial asthma in adults. Knowledge about these sensitization agents should be disseminated to health providers and treating physicians in order to enhance preventive environmental control measures and asthma management. Asthma-treating physicians in the region should be alerted to the use of targeted biological therapies in selected asthmatics with difficult-to-control courses.
According to Dr Aaron Holley, the 2019 Global Initiative for Asthma guidelines will change how pulmonologists have been practicing for many, many years.Medscape Critical Care
Conclusions. One-year AIT treatment significantly increases QoL in patients with AR. Moreover, high patients' satisfaction values were reported, together with an adequate safety profile. PMID: 31287263 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Ignatius Jonan, admitted the difficulty of controlling the consumption of 3 kg of LPG, causing a swelling subsidy. The increase is almost doubled, from Rp 22 trillion to Rp 40.5 trillion.
Difficulties occur because the system of distribution subsidies openly, so anyone can consume 3 kg LPG. Whereas the subsidy is intended only for the poor.
“Yes, because the consumption is higher now demand, where in the community is higher, if the 3 kg LPG subsidy can not be controlled who should wear, who does not,” said Jonan at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, Monday (10/7 / 2017).
Read also: LPG Subsidy Up Nearly 2-fold So Rp 40.5 T
Therefore, it is necessary to change the scheme of distribution of subsidies to be on target. Is to use the family card prosperous (KKS). Jonan said, only people who have the card can get 3 kg LPG at a subsidized price.
“So the government is more likely to do how to have these subsidies cleaned up, put in a prosperous family card,” he explained.
The general public will also be able to get 3 kg LPG, but not at subsidized price. This is because the type of LPG is very practical for the community.
“Anyone who can buy, but who has a card that may be subsidized, is better,” he said.
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In honor of International Women’s Day, I bring you the Feminism Book Tag!!!
I snagged this from Novel Darlings book blog. It was too grand not to take part in.
1. Your favorite female author.
There are MANY women authors I read from and love, and as the indecisive little shit I am, it comes down to two women who I really enjoy reading from and that’d be Rachel Caine (The Morganville Vampires and The Great Library) & Kresley Cole (The Arcana Chronicles). Fantastic ladies and superb, epic, mind-blowing authors. I’m always recommending their YA.
2. Your favorite heroine.
Buffy Summers has always been an inspiring heroine for me. Many argue that she isn’t a feminist icon, but to me, personally, she’s a hero.
Then again, if you are asking for a legit superhero, I’m going with (and this is thinking quick) Raven of the Titans. It takes a lot of strength to fight what your evil shitbrain of a father wants you to do AKA the apocalypse of hell and even more strength to protect those you care about from the darkest parts oof yourself.
3. A novel with a feminist message.
Author: Stephanie Garber
Here’s where the message could be tricky and even argued by many. How can love and a game be a feminist message, right? Here you have the main female character getting played over and over in a game and betrayed multiple times. How is that any kind of message!?
The message to me: Take risks, especially with your heart. Be brave because in a world that’s always changing, and in many cases, is pitted against you, you must find a way to play it your way. Let yourself fall in love rather than settle for what’s safe. There’s nothing wrong or weak with wanting to be in love. Fight for what you want. Be trusting and know it doesn’t mean your naïve. It just means you are kind, strong, and willing to give your everything, because that is rare.
4. A novel with a girl on the cover.
Children of Blood and Bone
Author: Tomi Adeyemi
The cover is gorgeous, depicting the magical, Zelie. The story, too, is incredible and magical, and I can’t wait to continue reading the series with the sequel: Children of Virtue and Vengeance.
5. A novel featuring a group of girls.
Daughters of the Moon
Author: Lynne Ewing
It is about the only one I can think of right about now. A group of girls in high school are graced with being moon goddesses and are tasked, as have girls before them, to protect and save the world. Pretty awesome and mystical, though of course they have the typical teenage hormones to deal with too.
6. A novel with a queer feminine character.
That’s Not What Happened
Author: Kody Keplinger
While this book centers around surviving tragedy, it’s no stranger to queer characters. Eden, though she isn’t a main character, is a great character. Though struggling in her own way, Keplinger doesn’t shy away from showing how she isn’t special because of her sexuality. She is loved and goes through pain just the same as everyone. She is a part of the world and not as some token.
7. A novel with different feminine POV.
This one is complicated because I can’t tell if it means, alternating female POVs or just a book that had a female POV that rocked you. I’ll be going with the latter.
The Rules of Magic
Author: Alice Hoffman
Jet, Franny, and Vincent. Each sibling got their POV spotlight, but the sisters were truly amazing. Franny especially. I was rocked by her story and the way it was told. Utterly breathtaking.
8. A book where a girl saves the world.
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Kat, though dragged into it accidentally, becomes a heroine unexpected. Granted, she’s not alone, but she does take up the calling after being turned into a hybrid of sorts by LUX, Daemon, her next-door neighbor and alien, and helps to protect world from a mass invasion from the aliens. Crazy? Not at all. Her world is flipped upside down, but she’ll do whatever it takes to protect it.
9. A book where you prefer the female sidekick to the male main character.
Author: J. K. Rowling
Hermione Granger is the one you think I’m going to choose, isn’t it?
Alas, Luna Lovegood has always been my champion in this series. The quirky little Ravenclaw has always been nothing but her strange self, embracing the weird, and open to everything, but never allowed anyone make her feel unimportant or inferior. Her weirdness has kept me tough.
10. A book written by a male author and featuring a female character.
Ocean at the End of the Lane
Author: Neil Gaiman
Lettie Hempstock was remarkable! So fun and filled with adventure, and there to sacrifice herself for her friend, the main character of the book. Intelligent and remarkable, she made this book for me. Her and her curious ocean.
Anyone and everyone can and should do this book tag. I really enjoyed it!
More to come soon…
Thoughts? Let’s talk about them in the comments below!
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Kent County Council has announced another £5 million in loans to support businesses in the county, boosting economic growth and job creation.
The success of KCC’s Regional Growth Fund has already supported 242 companies in the county with £55 million of loans that have created more than 2,212 jobs, safeguarded a further 1,663 and has been matched by £87.3 million of private sector investment.
Now the Kent and Medway Business Fund is offering a further £5 million of 0% loans between £50,000 and £500,000 to small and medium businesses, to increase their growth, productivity and job creation.
This additional round of funding comes through the start of repayment loans lent through earlier RGF schemes, including Expansion East Kent, TIGER and Escalate.
Leader of Kent County Council Paul Carter said: “The Kent and Medway Business Fund is a fantastic opportunity for businesses to get investment and grow with confidence.
“Kent offers some of the most exciting economic growth prospects in the South East.
“The county is an attractive place for business and I’m delighted that Kent County Council can continue to help and support local businesses grow stronger and more prosperous.”
A recent independent audit report praised KCC for demonstrating strong and improving relative performance in creating and safeguarding local jobs and for being ‘unique’ in its decision to award grant money as interest free, recyclable loans.
Some of the success stories include Q’Straint, an east Kent company that was able to secure 28 jobs and create an additional 16 jobs.
The funding was for a specialised research and development facility for the next generation of wheelchair passenger safety.
James Broadley, the company’s commercial manager and financial controller said: “We were looking for funding in order to invest in a new state of the art R&D facility in Whitstable.
“Our iQ Research Centre has now been successfully operating for two years contributing to the development of several new products.
“The loan received from KCC enabled us to make the investment quickly, without the cash injection it would have taken longer to get up and running.”
Kent and Medway Business Fund loans can be used to develop new or expand existing products, services, or processes in businesses that would otherwise struggle to find funding from banks.
This latest scheme is designed to encourage enterprise, growth and jobs in the private sector and support areas and communities across Kent and Medway.
Businesses applying for funding must show that these will lead to new jobs, deliver business growth and improve productivity.
The scheme is being launched at Westenhanger Castle, a scheduled ancient monument dating back to Norman times, this Thursday (January 12).
The Castle, run by Kent Castle Ltd, is a previous recipient of a KCC business loan of £25,000.
You can submit pre-applications until January 19.
For full details and to apply, visit http://www.kent.gov.uk/business/business-loans-and-funding/kent-and-medway-business-fund
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Now that youve set up a blog, you need to post to the blog regularly. Search engines love sites with fresh and frequently updated content. A blog is a great way to provide the search engines with fresh content. But more importantly, the visitors to your blog will want to see new content on a regular basis. New content will keep your visitors coming back. The days are gone when a blog was simply a personal journal. These days, visitors want to be informed and entertained, they dont want to know what you ate for breakfast.
If your blogging for business purposes, then the best content for your blog will be posts about the business. You dont need to simply post about any special promotions or new products. Let your visitors know about your company. Certainly you can, and certainly should, post about your products and services. But let people know about your company, and its history. You can post about the history of your industry, and let people know more about that. Write a few posts about yourself, and key employees within your company. A blog is a good way to let your customers get to know you.
A blog may also be used to simply inform visitors about a particular topic. In this case, your posts should obviously be about the topic. But keep the posts entertaining. It would be a good idea to not only make informative posts, but also post news stories, and opinions about your topic. For example, if your blog is about dog training, you can post about other dog related news, and not just dog training. In this example, your visitors may very well be interested in news about dog shows, or your opinions. Try to vary your posts, to maintain interest in your blog.
Hot news stories are also a good subject for blogs. There is always news happening somewhere, from the local level on up to the global level. You may choose to post news from a certain level. You can keep it local, or post national news, or any other region. You may choose to post news stories on a specific topic, politics, religion, or the economy for example.
With a news blog, you can keep it strictly objective, and just post the stories, or you can also post your opinions. Just keep in mind that some news topics can be extremely controversial, and you may get some very heated discussions on your blog. This can be a good thing, or a bad thing, its up to you to decide if you want that on your blog.
No one wants to hear about you trying to decide what to eat for lunch. Blogs are no longer just personal journals, detailing a persons day. These days, blogs are used to inform and entertain visitors. When you set up your blog, you need to decide the purpose of the blog. The purpose of the blog will determine the content that you should post. Just post regularly, and keep your visitors coming back for more.
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http://darlo.com.au/what-should-you-blog-about/
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Offering top-notch service, at Parkwest Casino Lodi we treat our customers with the highest level of respect and courtesy. Our staff strives to build relationships, provide a personal touch with each customer, and exceed expectations. We acknowledge loyal VIP customers with special services and promotions. Parkwest Casino Lodi’s new player rewards program allows you to play more and win more as a loyal customer. How do you become a VIP at Parkwest Casino Lodi? Visit us and experience it for yourself!
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Response to Intervention (academic & behavior) in Maine
Now is your chance to learn more about this framework, get started on that certificate, or improve your resume. By offering online and blended courses, the faculty at USM has made these classes accessible to educators throughout the state.
There are three courses about RTI for Academics and Behavior (PBIS) that will be offered this fall. You can register for these courses by visiting the USM Registrar’s page at http://usm.maine.edu/reg. Act quickly - time is running out!
SPY 610 (formerly EPS 508): Developing a School-Wide System of Behavior Support
Today’s schools are charged with improving school climate with a broad range of systemic and individualized strategies for achieving important social and learning outcomes. School-wide support includes procedures and processes that are intended for all students, all staff, and all settings. The school-wide PBIS process emphasizes the creation of systems that support the adoption and durable implementation of evidence-based practices and procedures, and fit within on-going school reform efforts. Participants in this course will work in collaborative groups to gain awareness, knowledge, and skills regarding SW- PBIS and to create action plans to build (or further develop) school-wide leadership teams who want to move more toward a preventative, positive, and educational model of school-wide discipline. This course is a prerequisite for EPS 532: Data and Assessment in Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support. Cr 3.
SPY 620: Multi-Tier Systems of Student Support (RTI)
This course provides training in knowledge and skills for the use of response to intervention (RTI) methods in school settings. Students learn how to select and use scientifically-validated academic and behavior intervention and assessment methods for three distinct instructional levels. Through readings, discussion, and practice students will develop the skills necessary to design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive RTI programs in school settings. This course is appropriate for general and special educators, school-based specialists (e.g., school psychologists, speech/language clinicians, and math/reading specialists) as well as other professionals interested in scientifically-based methods of learning outcomes for all children.
SPY 625: Advanced RTI for Math
This course will provide advanced training in application of knowledge and skills related to response to intervention (RTI) methods to support elementary mathematics instruction. Students will learn how to select and use universal benchmark screening measures, empirically based core curricula, supplemental and intensive math interventions, and weekly progress measures. Through readings, discussion, and practice students will develop the skills necessary to set up, implement, and evaluate RTI practices to support elementary math achievement for all students. Cr 3.
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http://pbisme.ning.com/profiles/blogs/fall-courses-about-rti-and-pbis-at-usm
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A man has been arrested in connection with the attempted rape of a woman in Witham.
The victim, who is a woman in her 20s, was attacked at around 8.45am on Wednesday, January 3 as she walked along a pathway in Powers Hall End and Bluebell Close, near Bramble Road.
She was able to fight off the men and escaped from the scene.
Police officers arrived at the scene and set up a cordon to allow a forensics team to begin their investigations, while a police helicopter was understood to have hovered overhead in an attempt to find the suspect.
Detectives investigating the incident in Witham have today (Tuesday, January 30) arrested a man, in his 30s, in Witham.
The man currently remains in police custody and is awaiting questioning.
Just a few days earlier, senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Al Pitcher, who is leading the investigation into the attempted rape, revealed that Essex Police had identified two new witnesses from dash cam footage in the area who could be vital to finding out what happened that morning on January 3.
He said: "I am very keen to speak to the man and woman that are on dash cam in the area at the time of this incident.
"I want to make it clear that they are not suspects, but we believe they could potentially be key witnesses and help us in our investigation.
"We have taken this very seriously, we have officers working round the clock to catch the person."
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https://www.essexlive.news/news/essex-news/man-arrested-just-days-after-1141208
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Friends of Kents Hill Junior School
A big welcome to all new members of Friends of Kents Hill Junior School!
Why do we have Friends of Kents Hill?
Friends of Kents Hill Junior School (previously Kents Hill Junior School PTA) are a friendly group of parents, grandparents, carers and teachers who meet to arrange fundraising events for the school. All parents of children who attend are automatically members. The committee is a non profit-making registered charity that provides an opportunity for friends of our school to play an active role in supporting the school, staff and governors.
We are extremely conscious and proud of the ethos and morals of the school, and we try very hard when organising and planning events to respect this.
What do we raise money for?
Friends of Kents Hill Junior School raise money for all those extra resources that we know the children appreciate and enjoy. New equipment for the playground and reading garden, reading books, the Christmas panto, Christmas crackers, refreshments at sports days/performances and much more!
- Christmas Disco
- Film evening
- Inflatable afternoon and BBQ
Now press play
Kents Hill Junior School have recently purchased ‘now>press>play’ which is a fantastic immersive audio resource for all pupils. This resource enables children to explore the curriculum through emotion, imagination and movement.
Every child receives a pair of wireless headphones where they hear a story and become the main character. They meet new people within this story, discover new places and solve problems on an educational adventure. There are various stories that link in with the curriculum across the whole school, so everyone can enjoy and learn through these new experiences!
The school council were recently very fortunate to partake in a taster session led by a member of ‘now>press>play’ and their responses regarding the resource was shared with members of staff. Below are quotes from some of the school councillors about their experience.
‘The experience was very enjoyable because we could move around whilst learning. It supports us in becoming a healthier school as we are active in our learning.’
‘I feel it was very unique and something new that has not been introduced to the school before, I am sure that my friends and class mates will thoroughly enjoy learning through now press play!’
To see ‘now>press>play’ in action and read more about the amazing resource use the link below;
How do I get involved?
We welcome new members to attend our meetings. They are very relaxed and informal and everyone is welcome to attend. There is no pressure to come to every meeting or be involved in every event.
Dates of meetings are sent out via parentmail and school newsletter.
You can also contact us via email firstname.lastname@example.org
Or you can simply contact the School office for any more details.
How to support us?
To help raise funds, purchase your internet shopping through the link below, thank you.
Introduction to The Friends of Kents Hill and to join click here.
Thank you for your continued support it is hugely appreciated.
Chairperson: Tracy Tarr
Teacher liaison: Miss Wigmore
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An online job platform that provides refugees with access to the labour market by connecting them with employers according to their skills and knowledge. It helps employers to find talent and increase their corporate diversity, while promoting refugee integration.
More than 5,000 curriculums have been reviewed and candidates given feedback.
Trainings and workshops have been held for more than 500 refugees.
More than 100 candidates have been matched with employers.
Refugees have been integrated into a wide variety of sectors including IT, Pharmaceuticals, Telecommunications, hotels, Universities, NGOs, production and factories, restaurants and retail.
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European Parliament visit helps raise Gib awareness in EU
A group of assistants to MEPs in the European Parliament were hosted by the Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Joseph Garcia, at the Gibraltar Airport Wessex Lounge yesterday. The aim of the meeting was to raise Gibraltar’s profile and allow the MEP assistants to see European Union issues concerning the frontier, taxation, financial services and aviation.
The assistants are in Gibraltar on a two day visit and leave later today. They are here at the invitation of the Gibraltar Government having had briefings at No.6, visited Parliament, the frontier, airport, Northern Defences and tourist sites.
The assistants raised their eyebrows in surprise when Deputy Chief, who had just arrived from London, explained the problems suffered by Gibraltar due to “persistent harassment from Spain and their usage of the border as a political tool”.
“One thing that you learn very quickly when lobbying is that access to decision makers is through their assistants who bring things to their attention,” he told the Chronicle.
“Inviting them to Gibraltar to see the situation for themselves has political value for the Rock in the long-term.”
More in our printed edition.
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https://www.chronicle.gi/european-parliament-visit-helps-raise-gib-awareness-in-eu/
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Anyone know anything about biomechanics?
I discovered my beloved La Sportiva mutants have broken – A tear in the left shoe on the front left side. Fair enough I cant complain at all – By my vague reckoning these shoes have done around 400 miles and taken an absolute battering plus spend a lot of time immersed in salt water. In fact they’ve done well to make it this far!
I checked – My Inov8s – both pairs had split in exactly the same place – as had my dynafit SL.
Errrr so is this coincidence or is there something in my biomechanics/gait that is causing it? Can I remove my left little toe? Doesnt do much anyway right?
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Policy 3610: Domestic Partner Benefits
Domestic Partner Benefits
Effective Date: 29 March 2012
Subject to Change Without Notice
Comments may be sent to Policy@NNMC.edu
Northern New Mexico College seeks to promote acceptance of diversity in all its dimensions. In light of this goal, the benefits provided to domestic partners are the same benefits as provided to spouses of legally married employees.
Registration of a domestic partnership is not required in order to take advantage of these policy provisions, with the exception of benefits including health, dental and/or vision insurance, supplemental life/ADD and tuition reimbursement.
Domestic partners are persons who:
- Are at least 18 years of age.
- Are competent to contract at the time the domestic partnership statement is completed.
- Are not legally married to any person and not related in any way that would prohibit marriage in our state of operation.
- Are each other’s sole domestic partner.
- Share permanent residence.
- Domestic partners must have at least three of the following:
- Joint lease, mortgage or deed
- Joint ownership of vehicle
- Joint ownership of a checking or credit account
- Designation of the domestic partner as beneficiary for the employee’s life insurance or retirement benefits
- Shared household expenses
- Designation of domestic partner as beneficiary in a will
Providing false information may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination, loss of benefits, and/or reimbursement to the college and insurer of costs involved in providing benefit coverage.
Registration of a domestic partnership will be required for coverage under the group health, dental, vision, dependent life/ADD and tuition reimbursement.
An employee who wishes to register a domestic partnership needs to contact the Human Resources Department for information and the registration form. Upon receipt of a properly completed form, the HR Department will consider the Partnership registered as of the date of the signature on the form.
Children of domestic partners are eligible for benefits under the same conditions as are the children of employees’ legal spouses. Enrollment of domestic partners and eligible dependents is subject to the same rules as enrollment of other dependents.
An employee may terminate a domestic partnership by notifying Human Resources in writing by affidavit of the termination of the domestic partnership within thirty days of its termination. The partner signing the affidavit must certify that the other domestic partner has been notified of the termination by registered mail return receipt requested. The employee must then wait six months from the date of the notice before registering another domestic partnership, except in either of the following cases:
- The employee is registering the same domestic partnership within thirty days notification of the termination of that domestic partnership, or
- The employee’s former domestic partnership was dissolved through the death of the employee’s domestic partner.
The tax consequences of a domestic partnership are the responsibility of the employee, not Northern New Mexico College. Under the Internal Revenue Code, an employee is not taxed on the value of benefits provided by an employer to an employee’s spouse or dependent. However, the IRS has ruled that a domestic partner does not qualify as a spouse.
The value of benefits provided to an employee’s domestic partner (and the domestic partner’s eligible children, if any) is considered part of the employee’s taxable income, unless the employee’s domestic partner qualifies as a dependent under Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code. The College will treat the value of the benefits provided to the employee’s domestic partner (and the domestic partner’s eligible children, if any) as part of the employee’s income and will withhold the taxes on the value of those benefits from the employee’s paychecks. If the employee’s domestic partner qualifies as a dependent under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, the employee may file the proper documentation with the IRS and seek a refund for the taxes withheld.
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https://nnmc.edu/home/facultystaff-gateway/human-resources/policy-3610%3A-domestic-partner-benefits/
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As a Future Ready Schools® (FRS) district, Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) served as the host of the recent Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools (League) meeting. The theme of this meeting was focused on equity and showcased the many ways BCPS is making strides toward providing access and opportunity for all students.
Over the past several years, BCPS has made significant strides in rebranding the role of the school library media specialist. BCPS library media specialists have knowledge and experience of the ever-changing information landscape, regularly collaborate with and offer professional development support to their colleagues, and are experienced in the use of technology tools for teaching and learning.
BCPS’s library spaces have shifted into physical and virtual “learning commons” in order to support student inquiry and collaboration both during and outside of the school day. Makerspaces have been created in many of our school libraries to provide students with hands-on, interest-driven, collaborative learning opportunities that socialize learning and design.
The League’s fall meeting attendees were provided with an opportunity to observe instruction, interact with students and staff, and participate in a showcase of program elements.
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https://www.techlearning.com/ed-tech-ticker/11703
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A new development is threatening to take the title of Queens’ tallest building from the Citi tower.
Developers filed plans Saturday for a 79-story, 774-unit building at 23-15 44th Drive, next to the CUNY School of Law and across the street from 1 Court Square.
According to City documents, the building is slated to stand 964 feet tall. It would loom over the Citi tower, currently Queens’ tallest tower, and would also be taller than a building planned at 29-37 41st Ave., which made headlines last year for its potential to become Queens’ new tallest tower at 914 feet.
Developers for the 41st Avenue project, known as Queens Plaza Park, could not immediately be reached for an update on that project or comment on this story.
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CherryTree Excellent Cross Platform Notes Organizer
CherryTree is an open source cross platform notes organizer with numerous features. Crucially it stores notes in xml (or sqlite) files and has numerous export and import options.
CherryTree is two pane and hierarchical. Nodes and subnodes are used to organize notes. A wide range of formatting options make it possible to change the look of everything stored and kept. If it is used for programming code many syntax highlighting options are present with the option to have the notes in a “codebox” as shown in the screen shot above (Edit—>Insert codebox or Ctrl+Alt+C). Everything from C++ to php, LaTex and sql is present. Images can be inserted anywhere and like text can be justified or moved to the right or elsewhere in a node, the same can be said for tables, ordered and unordered lists and check boxes to create to do lists. Text and images can be linked to internal or external locations and even to another node.
Copy/pasting from many applications into CherryTree works and depending on the source images can be pasted directly inside a node as well. Copying and then pasting a number of files from an explorer windows creates nodes for each file.
The find in CherryTree is not as you type but there are separate (Ctrl+F or Shift+Ctrl+F) hot keys for searching in the current or all nodes. Nodes can be bookmarked for easier and quicker access. The import options are for importing from plain text, html, EssentialPIM, BasKet Note Pads, KeepNote, KeyNote, Tomboy, Zim, Treepad, Gnote and others. The export options are to pdf, html and plain text. These options also exist for individual nodes. There are options to sort nodes via the menu or keyboard (Tree menu).
Nodes can be made to Read Only. The program preferences (Edit –> Preferences) cover the default font and colours, the program theme such as changing the background colour to another, the icons to use in the tree pane and the number of backups to keep.
Official downloads for all Windows versions are available in exe and portable versions and these are complimented with deb files and a PPA to add to the software sources lists to keep up with CherryTree releases when using the Linux version. CherryTree is currently at v0.34.1 but it has long been a stable option for note keeping.
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http://www.rgdot.com/bl/2014/08/31/cherrytree-excellent-cross-platform-notes-organizer/
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I had previously shared about some of the formula that I used for calculating the working hours using Excel. I realised that since my lunch hours are fixed, I wanted to let them repeat for the month excluding the Public Holidays, weekends and days when I am not at work. So, I updated my formula for lunch time.
My I3 is the Remarks column that will state if I am on leave or there is a public holiday. A3 checks that the date is a weekday or not. The 2 in Weekday Formula is to state that my week starts on Monday instead of Sunday.
Then, I copied and pasted the formula for the rest of days of the week. Works like a charm. I no longer need to key in my lunch time in Excel.
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https://mymind.escrito.info/2018/04/update-calculate-lunch-time/
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Happy Monday, Noshers! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! NYC-area readers, did you get to enjoy the lovely weather?
Today I’m excited to share my experience at a Springtime Past Making Class I attended recently at Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina! Located in one of my favorite foodie places, Chelsea Market, Giovanni Rana is a warm and inviting Italian restaurant with a friendly, family vibe:
I was so excited to attend this class – I’ve made pasta a few times before, but this was my first time making filled pastas. The class was taught by the daughter-in-law of Giovanni Rana himself – engaging and endearing Antonella. She was so welcoming and patient – and she even had an extremely helpful assistant – her 9 year old daughter! The two of them were definitely one of the highlights of the class.
Our workspace was soon to be covered with flour, so I didn’t get to take a ton of photos – but hopefully you’ll have a glimpse of what this class was all about – we started with flour, eggs, and of course an apron and workcloth:
And the supplies and ingredients were all laid out – tons of rolling pins (we rolled out the pasta old-style, no pasta rollers for us!), cheese of various kinds, and fresh spring veggies:
For our savory pasta, we made ravioli filled with asparagus and ricotta (seasoned with salt):
And for our dessert ravioli, we made a tiramisu inspired pasta, with marscapone, coffee and chocolate, all wrapped in a coffee pasta.
Using a rolling pin to roll out your pasta requires both finesse and elbow grease – in the top left of this photo you can see my chocolate pasta ready to be rolled out after “resting”:
The goal was to roll out the dough as thin as possible without ripping it or having it stick to the table – AND it should be a rough circle shape. Well, mine is a pretty loose interpretation of a circle, I think. And I did need to have it rescued from being stuck to the table, ha ha. Oh well!
After rolling out the dough, it was then time to portion out the filling (see the first photo for the filling for the dessert pasta). Then a quick brush with water to promote sticking and the dough was folded over to make the ravioli:
The class not only included your own individually-made ravioli portions to take home, but the restaurant also served the same recipe you made (but more professionally done 🙂 )!
The dessert ravioli was quite the presentation – featuring not only the ravioli but fresh berries, whipped cream and coffee granita – yum!
The Springtime Past Making Class at Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina was fun, educational and delicious! They also have pasta classes for kids (I really wanted to take my 4-year-old nephew, a budding chef, but his social schedule was full!) which look super cute and fun. If you ever wanted to try your hand at making your own pasta, check out the classes at Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina!
Have you ever made your own pasta before? Tell me about your experience!
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http://bigapplenosh.com/2013/05/springtime-pasta-making-class-at-giovanni-rana/
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Fourth graders step up to fight hunger
RONAN – A group of fourth-grade students at K. William Harvey Elementary gathered a hefty 326 pounds of food to help people in need as part of their leadership project.
“You should have seen the teacher’s room where we stored the food,” said student Loren Olson, 9. “It was filled with so many cans.”
The leadership students collected donations from fellow students in all grades for two weeks and then packed the items into boxes. They had a few adults deliver the food to the Ronan Food Pantry, which is a food bank that has served families since 1987. The students walked to the Food Pantry on Friday afternoon to unpack the vehicles and deliver the much-needed donations.
Food pantry volunteer Kris Meli thanked the students. “You should be so proud of yourselves. This is so wonderful,” Meli said. “We always need donations, and this is marvelous that you’ve brought these things in.”
April Uhrich, 9, said the students brought in things like fruits, vegetables, breadcrumbs and oatmeal. “We collected it together and carried it in here,” she said. “It was a lot of work, but it’s good.”
The leadership group is comprised of a select group of students who signed up for the project. “As fourth graders, they are the leaders in the elementary school and act as role models,” said teacher Alicia Hakes. “And they are getting out and helping the community.”
The students working in this project included: April Uhrich, 9; Loren Olson, 9; Eternity Vincent, 10; William Normandeau, 10; Emily Skare, 9; Jaida Camel, 10; Hurley Victor, 9; and Aubrey Krell, 10.
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http://www.valleyjournal.net/Article/21155/Fourth-graders-step-up-to-fight-hunger
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Polished warm wood or silky rose petals. Perhaps the satin of her wedding dress. The fabric slipping between her fingers reminded her of many things.
Yawning, she burrowed deeper under the covers and tried to ignore the encroaching daylight. She refused to open her eyes. What had Darren added to the laundry to make the pillowcase feel so soft? He’d bought a new fabric softener without telling her. She inhaled through her nose and smelled aloe vera and perhaps some other floral aroma. Delicious.
She rolled onto her back, stretched out her hand and searched for the familiar dimple in the neighboring pillow. There was no evidence of it. The pillow was plump and full; he’d not come to bed that night? She frowned. She hated it when he fell asleep on the couch. Never mind, she sighed. It didn’t matter. The days when he woke her up and kissed her into a state of arousal were long gone.
She opened her eyes a fraction. The ceiling was smooth. Odd, because the previous day she had stared straight at a thin crack in the paintwork. She squeezed her eyes and reopened them; this time she focused on the end of the bed.
What the hell was the closet doing at the foot of the bed?
She sat up, now wide awake and stared at the unfamiliar room. The white bedcovers, the mahogany dresser, and the thick pile of the pearlescent carpet. This was not her bedroom.
She’d been kidnapped. Drugged, too, because she had no recollection of an abduction. Running her fingers through her hair, she searched for a bump or something that might explain a concussion or a memory loss. Nothing, not a lump anywhere.
Kicking aside the covers, she climbed out of bed. The thick carpet pile drowned her feet. Looking down, an unfamiliar slip covered her belly and thighs, below her legs were as smooth as a baby’s bottom. Stretching out her trembling fingers, she examined her nails, which were scarlet and manicured. The wedding band was thicker, and the engagement ring heaped with diamonds, not the tiny stone Darren had given her.
Panic-stricken, she dashed to the bedroom door and yanked on the handle. It wouldn’t budge—Anna was locked in.
Spinning around, she hunted for her clothes, her handbag, which contained her phone, but there was nothing of hers in the room.
Darren was playing some ghastly joke on her, except practical jokes weren’t something Darren ever did. Her husband rarely deviated from his daily routine, never mind springing surprises on her.
The Spartan room had no photographs, nothing personal to indicate whose house she was in and if it was a hotel, it lacked the usual accessories—the coffee-making facility, the television, even a bathrobe hanging on the back of the door. When she drew back the curtains, the view out of the window was of a vast private garden with terraces and a huge swimming pool.
She recognized none of it. The skyline showed the outline of skyscrapers, the distant center of Sacramento, except it wasn’t quite the same arrangement of buildings, which meant she was situated on the opposite side to where she lived.
Feeling sick, she stumbled into the bathroom and retched into the toilet bowl. What kind of crazy person had taken her? Why couldn’t she remember a thing? Was it that drug, the one rapists used to numb the senses and wash away the memories?
My God. She pressed her hand against her churning belly. Had she been assaulted? She felt nothing, no soreness or anything to indicate she’d suffered at the hands of a man. Slowly, she straightened up and moved over to the sink.
After running the tap, she splashed a few handfuls of tepid water onto her flushed face. Fingering a loose strand of hair, she froze. It had been dyed. No other explanation for it. The hair curling around her fingers wasn’t straight blond, it was curly chestnut.
With a great deal of trepidation, she lifted her chin and looked into the mirror.
She wanted to scream, but the sound failed to escape her mouth.
The woman in the mirror wasn’t her.
The woman staring straight at her with her mouth gaping and her brown eyes wide open was an absolute stranger.
She staggered backwards, nearly toppling over the edge of the bathtub. Spinning around, she found herself reflected in a floor-to-ceiling mirror. More evidence that something was terribly wrong. It wasn’t just her face; her figure was different—less about the hips and breasts, sleeker and refined. She circled her hand around her neck, which felt thinner and the necklace around it was gold, not silver.
The nausea rose into her throat again, but she’d nothing left to retch up. Her mouth had gone paper dry and she wheezed, struggling to contain the panic.
A dream. This was a dream. It had to be. She was having one of those weird dreams where you wake up, then wake up again, until you’re in the right home. That’s it, she told herself. Get back into bed, and wake up again.
She made it halfway to the bed when a voice boomed from the other side of the door. “Henrietta?”
By now her heart was racing so fast it was on the verge of exploding. She didn’t answer. What did she say? Was she Henrietta now? Would her voice sound like this woman she’d never met?
“I know you’re in there. Unlock the door.” A deep masculine voice. It certainly wasn’t Darren.
He knocked on the door, drumming his knuckles repetitively. “You can’t stay locked in there forever, Hen.” He softened his tone, less demanding, but still steely.
Her legs shook, refusing to budge. If she opened the door, who would he see? Henrietta, or Anna—the woman occupying the wrong body?
She eyed the door, realizing she wasn’t locked in. The bolt was drawn across on her side of the door. She could leave anytime.
A low sigh made it through the door. “Look. This isn’t getting us anywhere. You agreed, Hen. You gave me your word or doesn’t that count anymore? I’m still your husband.”
Husband. Henrietta’s husband. What was his name? Would she have known him if she had passed him in the street? She reached out toward the lock, curious to know more, yet reticent to put herself in danger. She halted midway as he started to speak again.
“This disobedience is exactly what I wanted to avoid,” said the disembodied voice. “You’re breaking the terms of our agreement.”
Anna slowly withdrew her hand. The edge to his tone wasn’t harsh or glaringly frightening. It teetered on the brink of something different—not anger or arrogance, it held her attention with its confidence and sternness. The stranger had a presence that fired up her imagination. What did he mean by disobedience? Her tongue remained glued to the roof of her mouth, paralyzed by indecision.
“I could insist you get your butt out here so I can punish your ass with my hand. But, I won’t. Not this time because we’re at the beginning of something new, not the end. This has to work for both of us.”
Heavens—he wanted to punish her ass? What kind of husband spanks his wife? She knew the answer but she doubted it immediately. Fantasy was one thing, reality was quite different.
“When I’m back tomorrow evening, this defiance ends,” he said firmly. “No more locking yourself away from me, Henrietta.” He slapped the door and the noise ricocheted around the room. “Next time I come for a fuck, you’ll be more welcoming.”
His footsteps creaked along the corridor outside until they disappeared.
Anna collapsed onto the bed and hugged her knees under her chin. She’d just encountered a man who wanted to fuck her, spank her, and whatever else. No amount of dreaming could conjure up such a scenario and she hadn’t a clue why she was there. The shock was taking its toll. She would try to sleep, then wake up again in her world, not this one. The plan had to work. This nightmare had to end.
The previous day
David Davenport straightened his necktie and checked his watch. He’d a busy day in the office and anticipated his hectic agenda encroaching into the evening. But, if he could make time for Henrietta, he would visit her.
He scoffed to himself at the idea of visiting his wife in her bedroom. How had it come to this? The blazing row they’d had nearly two weeks ago had triggered her exit from their bedroom and for a while a massive wedge had been driven between them. By letting her have her wish—more space, greater privacy—they had at least managed to rescue the relationship from instant termination and the resulting, less heated conversation had led to their new arrangement—an unlikely outcome, but not an unwelcome one.
On his desk was their wedding photograph. Why he left it there, he didn’t know. Touching the silver frame, he sighed. What had been promised on one day had been quickly shattered a few months later.
Following their nuptials, she’d changed to the point he struggled to recognize the woman with whom he’d fallen in love. The handful of times they’d had sex since the wedding, she had emitted a little moan when she came, then wandered into the bathroom without saying one word of gratitude. She’d shown not a jot of interest in anything kinky and avoided him, often deliberately leaving the house when he was home. The arguments had begun the day after the honeymoon. She’d called him a selfish arrogant bastard. The words had hurt. He’d not seen them coming. His previous girlfriends had found his confident manner endearing and his protective tendencies caring. The main reason his previous girlfriends hadn’t lasted was because they weren’t adventurous enough when it came to the kink. He needed both—the kinky and obedient wife.
So their marriage was over, or was it? Could he really salvage it like he’d done with so many of the businesses he’d acquired, or was it truly wrecked and irretrievably finished?
Nothing seemed to make sense, because when she’d submitted to him prior to their wedding, she showed such promise, and pleasure; she confessed as much when she begged him to reconsider his threat of an immediate divorce. Although she’d lied to him and manipulated him with her displays of submission and love, she’d convinced him it was in their best interests for her to stay—her motivation was rooted in money, his in hope.
Since he’d uncovered the dark secrets in her life, David had battled to contain his bitterness and anger. She betrayed him, lied to him, and yet, for some unfathomable reason, she’d failed to completely diminish the passion inside him. Perhaps this was how she bewitched those she met at the club she visited, where she dished out her discipline to willing participants.
Delving into her psyche hadn’t helped. “You’re a contradiction, Hen,” he’d pointed out a few days earlier. “It shouldn’t come as a surprise to you that you both like giving and receiving spankings; it’s just the control aspect we disagree over.” He’d tried to sound understanding, nonjudgmental, but she’d stormed off, muttering to herself.
It was inevitable that the pair of them, two control addicts, had spent much of their short marriage quarreling with each other. Then, to add to the disenchantment, she kept disappearing when he wanted to spend time with her. Suspicious of her constant absences, he’d instigated a private investigation and the detective had established his wife, the outwardly prim, dressed-in-floral-dresses Henrietta was a leather-clad dominatrix at a BDSM club where she liked to spank men.
After reading the report, including details of her FetLife activities, he’d thrown the document across his study. It was devastating to know she’d tricked him. The fuss and delays over the prenuptial agreement slotted into place. She was a gold digger. Money, not submission, had been the lure, and he’d fallen for her wiles with apparent ease.
When he exposed her secrets and demanded an explanation for her trickery, she’d cried huge crocodile tears trying to deny it. He showed her the photographs. She’d recanted her denials, begged for forgiveness, then out of the blue, she’d suggested to salvage the marriage that she behave like his submissive once again, just as she had done before they married.
“Take me. Do what you want with me, but please, don’t throw me out. I couldn’t face the humiliation. Everyone thinks we’re the perfect couple. I need the money to save face and start a new life.” Her pleas still rang in his ears as fresh as the day she’d admitted to her extramarital activities. She’d repeated over and over that she’d not slept with anyone. It was the one silver lining he continued to cling onto in the hope that deep down she might allow his dominance to nurture her. Consequently, he couldn’t escape the allure of her divine body and their mutual need for sex.
However, she dictated the essence of the terms, not him. She’d wanted more money, more than she was entitled to according to the pre-nup, so she’d offered him one year of her life as he wanted it. Let him enjoy the pleasure of her body, punish her when she disobeyed him, and then, she could walk away with the millions she desired.
Now, after that reasonably sensible discussion, they had another agreement in the place of the marital one. She’d argued for it and he initially, and somewhat begrudgingly, agreed to honor it. The question was—would she?
He snapped his briefcase shut and carried it out of his study into the vast atrium of the house. The hall was brightly lit by the morning sun.
Coming down the stairs, her hair catching the rays was Henrietta. Dressed in tight-fitting jeans and a bosom hugger of a top, she looked stunning.
“David,” she announced his arrival with an artificial smile—he recognized them better now. “Still here?”
“Just leaving.” Once, he might have expected a peck on his check or some other affectionate display of farewell. Today, he was grateful she was acting the part specified—courteous and respectful.
She reached the bottom step. They stood close enough for him to see the gloss of her lipstick and the thickening of her eyelashes with mascara. God, she was beautiful.
“I’ll probably be late,” he confirmed. “So if I come to your room—”
“I’ll be out. Tennis club.” She jumped back at him with her chin stuck up high.
David hid his scowl. So far little if anything physical had happened as a consequence of initiating their new arrangement. The tennis club was just an excuse for a gossip with her friends, assuming she was really going there.
How to rebuild trust? The only way David could tackle the doubts was by demonstrating his faith in her. He nodded, accepting her excuse without comment.
He unclenched his fist, loosening the grip on his attaché case. Her magnetism remained powerful. If only he could persuade her to be what he desired. She was capable and had in the past demonstrated she was willing—so what had gone wrong? David wished he could pry apart Henrietta’s stiff outer shell and find out what made her tick inside. It apparently went far deeper than her need for kinky sex. His own motive bothered him, too—why was he giving her a second chance when she’d shown him little respect and taunted him with her exploits?
She lowered her eyes and for a few seconds, she seemed to lose her haughtiness. Almost brushing against his shoulder as she walked past him, she sashayed her hips as she moved. She knew exactly how to hit his buttons. His stomach muscles rippled, flexing as he fought the need in him. She still had it in her.
“We have an agreement, Hen,” he said softly. “It needs to be honored. I demand it.” He added a firmer edge to his tone.
She flinched, a slight jolt as if struck by electricity, but perceivable even so. “I know.”
“My flight tomorrow doesn’t leave until late in the morning. I’m going to stop by your room and remind you again of my expectations.”
She paused mid-step and pivoted on her toes to face him. “And if I refuse?” Her eyes didn’t blink.
He would never force himself on her even with blanket consent on her part. He had other methods, ones she would find hard to resist, especially as she’d watched him write them down when he drafted the document and she’d offered not one word of protest.
“Obedience,” he said, raising his eyebrows.
She didn’t flinch this time—they were both quite aware of her penchant for discipline. She turned her back on him and continued to walk away. He waited for a riposte, another excuse—something about not waking her too early. However, she said nothing.
Was she really playing hard to get or was she changing her mind about the whole thing?
The problem David had in understanding his wife was that either option could be valid. She really was that much of a mystery to him. He wanted to solve that mystery. She’d infected him with a strong passion, and it wasn’t love, not after how she’d fooled him into thinking she was in love with him. No, what she’d awoken fully was his dominance and goddammit, he was going to make this work.
“I will have my needs met, Hen,” he called after her.
She halted by the door to the library where she hid from him for hours out of sight.
“If you want us to survive this year,” he continued, having caught her attention, “don’t keep walking away from me. If you rescind your side of the bargain, there is nothing to stop me divorcing you tomorrow. I have all the evidence I need to hammer you in the courts.”
He hated the idea. It was the last thing he wanted to do. He hated threatening her too. It went against the nature of his dominance to seek control through coercion rather than mutual trust. However, he held the upper hand and she would know that too. The deck was stacked against her and time was ticking. If she didn’t start recognizing their agreement soon, he would have to make his wishes more explicit, less implied. His heartbeats pounded in his chest—she was too tempting to lose without a fight.
She cleared her throat. “I will be there in the morning. I’m trying to… adjust. I’ve a few changes to make before I’m ready to be what you wish.”
With her back to him, David couldn’t interpret what she meant. What changes? What else had she kept from him?
There was one thing that she had no excuse not to follow through since it didn’t involve him touching her. “Oh, and Hen, you will contact Malcolm about the fundraiser. He’s expecting your help and you will give it.”
Her shoulders went stiff. She and Malcolm weren’t friends. It would do her some good to think of others and practice her charm on something more productive.
“Of course,” she said sweetly, turning slightly so he could see her dazzling eyes.
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Jumeirah Group reveals the latest additions to its MICE offerings across its Abu Dhabi portfolio
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel chain has unveiled its diverse MICE offering across its new hotel portfolio in Abu Dhabi. The newly opened Jumeirah At Saadiyat Island Resort and Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa provide beautiful beach and serene desert options that perfectly compliment the dynamic downtown location of the renowned Jumeirah at Etihad Towers.
With desert adventure team building at Jumeirah Al Wathba, luxury ocean views at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island and state-of-the-art facilities at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in the heart of the capital, the unique offer is expected to attract the MICE industry both locally and internationally.
Jose Silva, CEO, Jumeirah Group said, “Abu Dhabi is now seen as a leading MICE destination in the region. With its burgeoning reputation as a cultural hub and success in hosting many major global sporting events, we expect to see this growth continue. At Jumeirah Group, we recognise the importance of this segment and have developed a MICE offer across our newly established portfolio to meet the needs of local and international businesses and organisations.”
Whether corporates or individuals are participating in an exhibition or planning a conference, seminar, team building activity or party, Jumeirah Group’s hotels in Abu Dhabi offer the best of three distinctive environments, each providing a unique, customised backdrop to meet all MICE requirements.
Summer MICE offers in the heart of Abu Dhabi city at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, where one of Abu Dhabi’s largest conference centres resides include special room rates from AED400 (USD 109), inclusive of breakfast, for bookings between 10 and 200 rooms. The iconic hotel features a ballroom which can host up to 1,400 guests in a conference setting or 1,000 guests for seated banquet dinner, 13 meeting rooms, a Bridal and Chairman Suite. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers is also offering an exclusive meeting package for AED180 (USD 49) which includes two coffee breaks, lunch with soft drinks and access to hi-tech equipment (LCD projector and screen).
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, the Jumeirah Group’s first luxury “eco-conscious” resort just 20 minutes away from Abu Dhabi airport has the capacity to host weddings, banquets, exhibitions, product launches and parties. The banquet facilities have a separate private entrance and pre-function area while the landscaped gardens provide the perfect location for weddings and anniversaries. Summer MICE offers at the island resort include a meeting package with rates starting from AED200 (USD 55) with two coffee breaks and lunch.
Opened in January, the intimate Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa, set in the heart of the Abu Dhabi dunes, is an extremely versatile event venue. Ideal for everything from anniversaries to specially tailored team building activities including orienteering and desert safaris, this unique destination is just 45 minutes from Abu Dhabi airport and 90 minutes away from Dubai. The ballroom seats 100 people for intimate events and weddings. For those looking for an authentic Arabian hospitality adventure, Al Mabeet is a Bedouin-style dining experience with live entertainment, set apart from the main hotel. For larger events, the foregrounds of the resort, with their picturesque dunes are ideal.
“Working hand-in-hand with the Jumeirah Group’s outstanding facilities, these new offers will no doubt increase interest in Abu Dhabi as a go-to MICE destination, which will in turn reinforce the emirate’s reputation as a major player on the global business events stage,” said Mubarak Al Shamisi, Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau Director at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). “The Jumeirah Group’s cutting-edge infrastructure and initiatives will help the UAE capital to host the most important international conferences, business events and exhibitions in the world today, helping us to connect with crucial global sectors such as healthcare, oil and gas, aviation and aerospace, education and more.”
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