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A settlement occurs when both parties can agree that a certain party was at fault, and on the amount the victim should receive for their injuries, suffering, and damages.
However, it is very common that parties will disagree on one or both of these points. In most cases, fault will already be evident if a case is at the point of moving forward. The settlement amount however, is very commonly disagreed upon. If no agreement can be reached, then the case will go to trial and that is where the litigation will begin.
Our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers, are not afraid to litigate cases, and the insurance companies know this. Knowing that a law firm is ready and willing to take a case to trial can put important leverage on the companies to settle a case for a reasonable amount, so they do not have to go through a legal battle that they know they ultimately may lose. | <urn:uuid:2b2d3af9-ade4-47c9-b500-c4d6107f1004> | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | https://legaldefenders.com/faq/cases-settled-cases-litigated/ | 2023-03-27T07:59:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948609.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20230327060940-20230327090940-00638.warc.gz | en | 0.982222 | 179 |
I just got back from a faculty meeting where we discussed what would be some possible new hires in the area of Educational Technology & Educational Psychology. At the same time (as we were discussing this) the House of Representatives rejected a $700 billion plan to bail out the U.S. financial system, putting a roadblock in front of the largest government intervention in the markets since the Great Depression. The Dow was down more than 600 points after the voting ended!
My sense after both these events, the faculty meeting AND the economic news, is that we are rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic as it sinks.
The world of education is going through fundamental changes, most of them having to do with the advent of new technologies. However, I see a lack of understanding of what this means for scholarship and research. And I have a similar opinion of how this whole economic debacle is playing out. We are spending more time quibbling about whether Palin can see Russia from her house than about what this collapse means for all of us.
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Arts week: Outside and outdoors
Reel Mind film focuses on art beyond the mainstream, and Greentopia hosts a garden party.
The Reel Mind Theatre and Film Series, a showcase of movies and performances about mental illness, addiction and brain disorders, presents the documentary Turning the Art World Inside Out at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at the Memorial Art Gallery. The movie explores outsider art — raw or rough art created by people outside the established art scene — and its visionary creators and obsessive collectors. A viewing of the juried art exhibit “Breaking the Silence” begins an hour before the screening. Admission is $8. Go to www.reelmindfilmfest.org or call (585) 444-3664.
The Brighton Symphony Springtime Classics Concert, featuring works by Beethoven, Sarasate and Offenbach, runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at Temple B’rith Kodesh in Brighton. Admission is free. Go to www.brightonsymphony.org or call (585) 490-9351.
An Evening with Daniel Mendelsohn, whose books include Waiting for the Barbarians: Essays from the Classics to Pop Culture, begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Downtown United Presbyterian Church. Mendelsohn’s talk is part of the Rochester Arts & Lectures series. Single tickets are $27 at www.artsandlectures.org and the door. Call (585) 546-8658.
Carola Dibbell, author of The Only Ones — one of O Magazine’s Top 10 Favorite Books of 2015 — is coming to town for Writers & Books’ Debut Novel Series. Dibbell, whose novel is set in a post-pandemic world and explores the topics of science, motherhood, fertility, freedom and control, will be in Rochester Thursday through Saturday, May 19 to 21, for a reception, publishing forum, public reading, booking signing and master class. For details, go to wab.org.
A Global Online Preview of Rochester Contemporary’s annual “6x6” exhibit — featuring 6-by-6-inch works created by artists, celebrities and just plain folks whose identities will be withheld until July 1 — begins at 10 a.m. Friday, May 20. Go to www.roco6x6.org. (An in-gallery preview runs from May 30 to June 3; an opening party and sale is set for June 4; and global online purchasing begins June 7.)
Geva Comedy Improv presents its final show of the season, Fantastical Fairy Fails — about a group of fairy kingdom D-listers — at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21, on the Fielding Nextstage. Performances, based on audience suggestions, are recommended for ages 18 and older. Admission is $10. Go to www.gevacomedyimprov.org or call (585) 232-4382.
The Man Who Fell to Earth, a 1976 film starring David Bowie as Thomas Jerome Newton, a humanoid alien sent to Earth to get water for his own dying planet, screens at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Dryden Theatre at George Eastman Museum. Admission is $8; $4 for students with ID. Go to www.dryden.eastmanhouse.org or call (585) 271-3361.
Blackfriars Theatre hosts its Hourglass Play Reading Series: Jane Martin’s Flaming Guns of the Purple Sage from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Blackfriars’ East Main Street theater. The play, about a rodeo competitor whose Wyoming ranch is facing foreclosure, is a satire of Zane Grey-style pulp westerns. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Go to www.blackfriars.org.
A Greentopia Fundraising Garden Party, featuring sweet and savory treats, Champagne cocktails and live music, runs from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 22, along Brown’s Race in the High Falls district. The event will celebrate the opening of the FlourGarden, a 250-foot linear garden of trees, grasses, shrubs, flowers, programmable lights and seven gushing fountains. General admission tickets are $60; $75 for VIP, which includes priority check-in, special seating and private bar service. Guests are encouraged to wear their “finest garden attire.” Go to greentopia.org/a-garden-party/. | <urn:uuid:5455aa7e-83f2-4bb5-badc-fb3539b1d4df> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/lifestyle/art/2016/05/12/arts-week-outside-and-outdoors/84231808/ | 2020-09-27T20:32:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600401578485.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20200927183616-20200927213616-00205.warc.gz | en | 0.918133 | 979 |
Data from the United Kingdom show that Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths among the unvaccinated have plummeted, while COVID-19 deaths from the country’s vaccinated population continue to surge.
This claim is confirmed by a report from the U.K. Health Security Agency (UKHSA), a government agency less than a year old that was formed to be the British government’s health improvement and health protection agency.
As part of its duties, the UKHSA regularly published COVID-19 Vaccine Surveillance Reports. These reports contain data on COVID-19-related cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The reports also group the information based on the vaccination status of the patient or the deceased.
One of the agency’s latest reports, published March 3, proves that the fully vaccinated and those who have received booster doses of the vaccine make up the vast majority of COVID-19 cases in the United Kingdom.
“[The report] does absolutely no favors for Pfizer and the claimed efficacy of its COVID-19 injection,” wrote the Daily Expose in an article covering the latest UKHSA report.
It should also be noted that the U.K. is dealing with a surge in COVID-19 cases. On March 6, the government confirmed 71,259 new COVID-19 cases, the highest number of new cases in over a month and up by 56 percent from last week.
The government also recorded 1,406 new COVID-related admissions into hospitals on that day, up by a third from last week and it is the seventh day in a row where COVID-19 hospitalizations have risen week-on-week.
Seventy-nine percent of the British population has received at least one dose of the vaccine. Seventy-three percent are fully vaccinated and 57 percent are fully vaccinated and boosted.
Children likely getting infected by fully vaccinated parents
The UKHSA’s March 3 report covers cases, hospitalizations and deaths by vaccination status in England between Jan. 31 and Feb. 27.
It shows that, of the nearly 1.1 million COVID-19 cases reported in England during this period, 846,616 – or 77 percent of all cases – were vaccinated and only 244,313 were unvaccinated.
Of the vaccinated cases, 67,669 were partially vaccinated, 162,998 were fully vaccinated and a whopping 615,949 were fully vaccinated and boosted.
The data also shows that more than half of the unvaccinated COVID-19 cases – 169,482 – are under 18 years old. This means children are most likely getting infected with COVID-19 through their fully or triple-vaccinated parents, other loved ones or possibly even their teachers. (Related: Fully vaccinated individuals are SHEDDING GRAPHENE and infecting the unvaccinated, causing serious health complications.)
UKHSA’s report shows that between Jan. 31 and Feb. 27, there were a total of 7,931 confirmed COVID-related hospitalizations in England. Of those, only 1,832 were unvaccinated and the remaining 6,099 were vaccinated. Among the unvaccinated hospitalizations, 812 were among children.
Of the vaccinated hospitalized COVID-19 cases, 363 were partially vaccinated, 1,178 were fully vaccinated and 4,558 were fully vaccinated and boosted.
A similar situation can be seen when looking at COVID-19 deaths during this time. There were a total of 3,939 confirmed COVID-19 deaths in England. Unvaccinated individuals only account for 397 of these deaths. This means that the vaccinated individuals account for 90 percent of all COVID-19 deaths in England.
Among the 3,542 vaccinated COVID-19 deaths, 113 were partially vaccinated, 725 were fully vaccinated and a whopping 2,704 were fully vaccinated and boosted at the time of their death.
Instead of looking at this data and using it to push for an end to vaccinations in England, the government is preparing to administer the fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccines later this month. The first groups eligible for this second booster include people over 75, care home residents and people with weakened immune systems.
More related stories:
British government faces police investigation over covid vaccine safety violations.
Covid injection injury payouts in U.K. set to outpace 40 years of combined vax damage disbursements.
UK government data proves COVID-19 vaccines continue to damage immune systems over time, creating vaccine-induced “AIDS.”
British media says “hardcore vaccine refuseniks” are “terrorists” that need to be “deradicalized”.
COVID cover-up: UK media refuses to report that 4 of 5 coronavirus deaths over the past month occurred in the vaccinated.
Listen to this clip of Dr. Robert Malone, creator of mRNA technology, talking about how a vast majority of people dying of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom are vaccinated.
This video is from the Covid Times channel on Brighteon.com.
Read more stories about vaccine-related deaths at VaccineDeaths.com.
- The Vaccine Death Report reveals that MILLIONS of people have died from covid vaccines
- Is there any BENEFIT to vaccines at all? Death rates very similar in vaccinated vs. unvaccinated regions
- A NEW LOW: Make-A-DEATH-Wish Foundation says it will only help terminally ill children whose families are “vaccinated” for covid
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I have to admit this is a question I have thought about, a lot.
That may say something about my brain but it’s questions like this that I do spend (possibly) far too much time thinking about.
How much does a video weigh? What colour is a mirror?
If your brain throws these sorts of questions at you, then this video is for you!
In this TED video, Michael Stevens from Vsauce provides some insights into questions such as these. Plus, he includes a few very useful tips about how to create fans, not merely visitors. And, Stevens knows what he’s talking about when it comes to content marketing, he has more than 20 million fans of his YouTube channel. | <urn:uuid:4a197f48-cbe5-43f2-899b-0241fe82d649> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://anthillonline.com/do-you-see-the-same-red-as-me-and-what-has-this-got-to-do-with-content-marketing-video/ | 2021-10-17T07:27:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585121.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20211017052025-20211017082025-00260.warc.gz | en | 0.967328 | 149 |
There is soooooo much to be thankful for: friends, making good memories & yummy food. We were invited to friends for Thanksgiving Turkey. It was the first time I experienced a turkey being sizzled into a deep vat of oil. It only took 30 minutes using a deep fryer! It was amazing. The food was just perfect! My husband took the picture of this turkey head -- boy, did we laugh!
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This could be the first C8 Corvette that has had its wheel stolen.
A black C8 Corvette with out its wheels and resting on wooden blocks was spotted in Detroit. It seems a group of individuals with nefarious intentions stopped by to checkout the new mid-engined ‘Vette.
Reports suggest that the car was parked in the West Village area of motor city. While, the identity of the owner is not known, car is most likely a part of General Motors’ own fleet. Had it been yours, you would be looking at pretty expensive bill. Apparently, just a new set of tires for the new Corvette cost upwards of $1000. The fancy rims would cost even more.
Detroit is notorious for its high crime rate. So, if you live around here, it’s best to avoid parking your prized possession out on the street.
As such, the prices for the new Corvette start at $59,995. However, recently, the first production ‘Vette was sold at auction for $3 million. | <urn:uuid:12b8a4a6-992e-47d3-9955-953fe4bf61ae> | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | https://www.thesupercarblog.com/chevy-c8-corvette-targeted-by-wheel-thieves-in-detroit/ | 2023-02-04T03:18:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500080.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20230204012622-20230204042622-00690.warc.gz | en | 0.978997 | 219 |
Sallie Mae’s Reston headquarters sells for $68 million
- January 8, 2010
The Reston corporate headquarters of Sallie Mae has been sold to a San Francisco-based private equity firm for $68 million. Rockwood Capital LLC acquired the 221,326-square-foot building in a sale/leaseback transaction announced today.
It was developed in 2004 as a class A, single tenant building for Sallie Mae, the country’s largest provider of private student loans. Sallie Mae (SLM Corp.) will continue to lease the building for three years and 55 percent of the space for an additional seven years, providing a steady income stream to the new owner.
Rockwood has a history of investing in Reston. “Reston Town Center is one of the finest examples of quality urban planning in the country,” Rockwood Managing Director Chris Fraley said in a statement. “The value of the prime, mixed-use amenities is reflected in the office rental rates in Reston Town Center, which have substantially outperformed the greater Reston-Herndon submarket over the past decade.”
Rockwood purchased the asset through a subsidiary, Rockwood Real Estate Partners Fund VII, a $964 million closed-end investment fund. CB Richard Ellis represented Rockwood during the transaction. | <urn:uuid:41fc2f57-420c-4fcd-89f0-2c9133cde427> | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | http://www.virginiabusiness.com/news/article/sallie-maes-reston-headquarters-sells-for-68-million | 2017-10-18T18:18:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187823067.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20171018180631-20171018200631-00519.warc.gz | en | 0.93429 | 277 |
Jellycat If I Were A Dragon Book
Set off on a magical flight with the If I Were a Dragon Book from Jellycat. This chunky board book has a fluffy dragon tail and fabulous pages with textures to explore. Little ones can imagine having wonderful wings, scales, and claws.
If I Were a Dragon Book measures 6" x 6" x 0.75" and is made of paper/cardboard materials. Wipe clean only.
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The second word of verse (15:90) is divided into 2 morphological segments. A verb and subject pronoun. The form IV perfect verb (فعل ماض) is first person plural. The verb's triliteral root is nūn zāy lām (ن ز ل). The suffix (نا) is an attached subject pronoun.
The analysis above refers to the 90th
verse of chapter 15 (sūrat
Sahih International: Just as We had revealed [scriptures] to the separators
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The environmental group also wants to see an independent regulator to enforce the new rules. In a survey, more than one third of farmers responding told FoE that the prices paid by supermarkets barely covered their costs.
The group surveyed 100 farmers in October 2006 to find out how they were treated by the supermarkets they supplied. Just 33 farmers responded but the key findings suggested widespread abuse of power by the major retailers.
FoE supermarkets campaigner Sandra Bell said: “It is clear that farmers are still being squeezed so hard by the big supermarkets that they are struggling to make ends meet. As a result some are leaving the land. The Competition Commission now has the opportunity and the powers to put this relationship on a fairer footing. A failure to act now will be nothing short of a disaster for farmers and our countryside.”
A spokesman for the British Retail Consortium, the organisation that represents the retailers, said: “Just 31 farmers responded and I don’t believe the very selective findings of this extremely limited survey are representative of the good relationships which exist out there.”
- Retailers must help lower salt levels, according to the National Consumer Council
- Farmers For Action urges NFU and others to join them in milk action | <urn:uuid:c3cc4d15-cdc9-45fd-bf86-b349e33fec8c> | CC-MAIN-2017-51 | http://www.fwi.co.uk/news/friends-of-the-earth-calls-for-stricter-controls-over-supermarkets.htm | 2017-12-11T17:29:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948513784.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20171211164220-20171211184220-00086.warc.gz | en | 0.961075 | 251 |
Rainy, rainy day today... I think it should be a necessity to have a bright, beautiful umbrella for such days. My basic black one seems to add the the dreariness of the day, lol. Although, if your street was covered in umbrellas like this, you may not even need one! For the rest of us, check out some pretty parasols at umbrella.net.
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FREE 5 day devotional study starts March 16th!
The "abundant life".
It seems and sounds and feels, sometimes, quite elusive, doesn't it?
In different seasons we chase it. For years we think we know what it is, and sometimes in a lifetime we never find it.
Oftentimes because we are casting out our own nets.
We are making our own catch.
We reel it in our own.
And then that fish, that we believe is the key to the "abundant life"? We put it in a jar. A glass jar. We hold on tight, knowing deep down that it could shatter and break if we stumble, if we are pushed down, if it falls out of our hands...so we keep it close, contained, eyes focused on it so not even the water sloshes out as we carry it...and we miss the abundant life offered to each of us.
You may be familiar with the "Fishers of Men" passage in Luke 5. I have read it many times. But a few months ago, I read this passage and an abundance (no pun intended) of lessons, and nuggets leapt off the pages and into my heart. Because while this passage is about "fishers of men", it is about so much more. It points us to the abundant life.
Will you join me and put down your glass jar, lay down your nets for a time, and focus your eyes with me on Jesus? Will you say "yes" to the abundant life?
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You may get a better answer if you explain exactly what a "wave taka" is.
I suspect that a "taka" is a local term, and perhaps the Starboard Wave team
riders do not quite understand what you are asking.
Is a "taka":
An "off the lip" cutback?
A smooth graceful bottom turn on the wave face?
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To Be Great Again
Sixty-nine years ago today, a young patriot and prophet of our race fell upon his beloved soil. He fell from a tyrant’s bullet and out of the martyr’s blood that flowed copiously there sprang a new nation.
That nation became the first modern republic in Asia and Africa. It is our nation. We are proud to point to our country as one stable in an area of stability; where ballots, not bullets, decide the fate and parties.
Thus Kawit and Malolos are celebrated in our history as acts of national greatness. Why national greatness? Because, armed with nothing but raw courage and passionate intelligence and patriotism, our predecessors built the noble edifice of the First Asian Republic.
Today the challenge is less dramatic but no less urgent. We must repeat the feat of our forebears in a more commonplace sphere, away from the bloody turmoil of heroic adventure – by hastening our social and economic transformation. For today, the Filipino, it seems, has lost his soul, his dignity and his courage.
This nation can be great again. This I have said over and over. This is my article of faith, and Divine Providence has willed that you and I can now translate this faith into deeds. I have repeatedly told you: each generation writes its own history. Our forbears have written theirs. With fortitude and excellence we must write ours.
This is your dream and mine. By your choice you have committed yourselves to it. Come then, let us march together towards the dream of greatness.
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The aging white mothers of Moms Demand Geritol would rather that Tabitha Qandil be a dead victim than a widowed survivor.
As you read the following story, you’ll note that all of the often-repeated claims made by the citizen control cult about what would happen when concealed carriers, bad guys, unarmed citizens and cops all converge turned out to be completely false.
- Neither of the lawful concealed carriers shot the other.
- Neither of the lawful concealed carriers shot innocent bystanders.
- The good guys with guns stopped the bad guy from committing a murder, and perhaps a triple murder followed by a suicide.
- The responding off-duty police officer in street clothes and on-duty uniformed officers who were the first responders did not get into a gunfight with the concealed carry permit holders.
Citizen control cultists have always promised a massacre when bad guys, concealed carriers, and cops converge. This was that “perfect storm” where all those elements came together, and only the bad guy died.
Cpl. Patricia Sullivan said Monday that 34-year-old Fadi Qandil was killed in the shooting outside Central Mall and 27-year-old Grayson Herrera was wounded.
Police said Qandil approached his estranged wife, Tabitha Qandil, 31, who was with two men -27-year-old Dustin O’Connor and 23-year-old Grayson Herrera.
Herrera and the other man also pulled out handguns and the three exchanged gunfire with Qandil and Herrera being hit.
No charges have been filed against the two men. Authorities believe the shooting was in self-defense. There was no history among the three men.
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The 2016 Innovators’ Dinner
The 2016 Innovators’ Dinner
UNHInnovation (UNHI) hosted the sixth annual Innovators’ Dinner on October 20th to celebrate and encourage the commercialization of innovative ideas generated through UNH research. The dinner was held in the Huddleston Ballroom where faculty, staff, students, and industry partners gathered to recognize the UNH community for its hard work, which resulted in 190 licenses, 13 patent applications, and a record $830,000 in commercialization revenue in FY16.
The evening began with a cocktail hour, and guests enjoyed passed hors d'oeuvres, a selection of craft beer and Peter Paul wines, and live music from a jazz band of talented UNH students. After the cocktail hour, guests took their seats and were served a delicious three course plated dinner crafted by UNH catering. The dinner tables and the room at large were decorated with beautiful pumpkins and gourds that were developed by Brent Loy, plant biologist at the NH Agricultural Experiment Station. The pumpkins were cultivated at the Woodman Horticultural Research Farm and generously donated for the event. As a thank you to all the attendees, each guest was given a small wooden keepsake that was handcrafted by students at the Peter T. Paul Entrepreneurship Center’s new Makerspace, a student volunteer-run organization equipped with tools and materials to help students create and develop their ideas.
During the dinner presentation, Marc Sedam, managing director of UNHI and vice provost of innovation and new ventures, outlined UNH’s successful commercialization activity and UNHI’s notable achievements throughout the past fiscal year. The 2016 innovators that were celebrated included first-time disclosers of an innovation, innovators of licensed products, and trademark recipients. In Marc’s message, he reminded the audience that while it is important to recognize the individual contributions of each UNH innovator, their work is a piece of the bigger picture. Many of the outputs of the university’s $110 million research portfolio create positive social change and help to cement UNH as an economic engine in New Hampshire and beyond.
As an excellent example of the positive impact of UNH intellectual property, UNHI announced at the dinner that the Office of Environmental Health and Safety and the Research Computing Center were this year’s winners of the Innovators of the Year Award for their collaborative work on UNHCEMS®, an online system for the inventory and use management of chemical stock, biological agents, radioactive materials, and hazardous waste. The system was first implemented at UNH in 2001 as a direct response to an EPA fine and UNH first licensed it for external use in 2003. Since this initial license, UNHCEMS has been implemented at more than 30 academic and commercial institutions to ensure lab safety and has generated more than $1 million in cumulative royalties.
From the room décor to the innovator awards, the Annual Innovators’ Dinner is an opportunity for UNHI to showcase and celebrate the creative outputs of the university and to look ahead to the goals and objectives of the coming year and beyond. UNHI is already planning for next year’s dinner and we look forward to celebrating the innovations and accomplishments of FY17.
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Britain's efforts to open up new markets for trade in South America were rocked by the Julian Assange case yesterday, after a meeting of regional foreign ministers united against "threats" from the UK.
A meeting of the Union of South American Nations (Unasur) said it rejected Britain's suggestion it could use a little-known piece of legislation to enter Ecuador's embassy without permission, in order to extradite Assange to Sweden.
Ecuadorian foreign minister Ricardo Patino held hands with follow foreign ministers from across South America and raised them aloft after they agreed a document saying they supported the country "in the face of the threat" from London.
The meeting is another example of how easy it is for Latin American states to unite against alleged British aggression and how difficult Britain is finding it to put its side of the case across the Atlantic.
In December 2011, Argentina used a meeting of the influential Mercosur bloc, which includes Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, to convince member states to close their ports to British ships flying the Falklands flag.
Yesterday's meeting also substantiated the growing sense that the note passed to Ecuador from the Foreign Office outlining the powers of the Diplomatic and Consular Premises Act 1987 was a spectacular own goal, allowing Ecuador to hold the moral high ground on a point which was not directly related to the validity of Assange's asylum decision.
The final point of the Unasur document appeals for calm and continued dialogue, offering a glimmer of hope for British diplomatic staff trying to prevent the row from becoming too damaging to the UK.
William Hague has made several visits to Latin America since the coalition took office, while other foreign ministers have also made repeat trips.
The visits are a sign of the government's intention to expand trade in rising economic blocks in Asia and Latin America rather than rely on the eurozone.
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The purpose of this study was to summarize the current issues in chronic venous disease by reviewing of the literature relating to the condition. The review was conducted by members of the Committee on Research of the American Venous Forum and includes the Committee's venous disease and current/future directions. Progress in the understanding and management of chronic venous problems has lagged behind that in arterial disease, despite the large number of patients affected. The complex pathophysiology of venous problems, lack of accepted evaluation standards and lack of prosthetic conduits are some of the factors which contribute to this. New information in these areas has laid the foundation for advances in both operations and non-operative therapy. In conclusion, many opportunities for clinical and basic research in the area of chronic venous disease are available. Application of basic science techniques, including those of molecular biology, will lead to new insights into pathophysiology of chronic venous syndrome. Developments in technology, classification and basic science suggest multiple new potentials therapeutic approaches in the next decade.
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The San Miguel Basketball League saw great plays and close calls yesterday as teams battled it out on the court, according to a news release.
Team 36 CES beat YMO 67-39. Rolly Manalo led the way for 36 CES with a game-high 24 points to ensure his team captured the win against YMO. Teammate Vilmer Apale banked in 12 points to help in the winning effort.
The GHC Panthers managed to edge Jim Beam 40-38. The GHC Panthers closed in on the win with Donny Cepeda's 14 points and Errol Alegre's 10 points. Jim Beam's Benny Sabiniano pitched in a game high of 15 points for the losing effort. ... | <urn:uuid:9b8feb83-0a6b-4c35-bf46-0e9a1b85bb2a> | CC-MAIN-2015-35 | http://www.guampdn.com/article/20140107/SPORTS/301070023/1006/rss02 | 2015-08-31T11:01:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-35/segments/1440644065954.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20150827025425-00097-ip-10-171-96-226.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.938255 | 150 |
Throughout this section until now, we have talked about Israel, the Jewish state, as if it were a country made up of Jews alone. We have also discussed it as a democracy, without referring to the fact that it is not just a democracy for Jews. Now is the time to rectify that picture and to broaden our perspective, in order to include within our state framework the 1.25 million Israeli Arabs who make up some nineteen percent of the current national population.
The position of the Arab minority within the Jewish state has always been difficult. The Arabs of present-day Israel are basically the remnants and descendants of the pre-War of Independence community of Mandatory Palestine that remained within the borders of the State of Israel after its declaration. The area has changed somewhat due to border adjustments following the wars of 1948 and 1967, but this fact remains substantially correct.
The presence of a large non-Jewish population has forced the State of Israel to examine carefully its democratic principles. The situation has proved very complex since the country has been surrounded for all of its modern history by an Arab world which has been consistently hostile. Israeli Arabs are in the difficult situation of being both a minority in a Jewish state and a group which is seen to have potential and actual links with nations and groups that - for decades - have rejected the existence of that state. Israel has been forced to examine the issue of whether and how to apply democratic principles to a minority whose loyalty to the state is questioned by many. How is this complicated situation expressed in reality?
Let us begin by stressing ten crucial facts that, together, give a basic picture of the situation of Israel’s Arab population:
- Israel is a democratic state. As such, from the beginning of its existence, Israeli Arabs have had democratic rights within the country in the sense of having the right to vote for and to be voted into the Knesset, the Israeli parliament.
- For the first eighteen years of its existence, Israel placed almost the whole of its Arab population under close military surveillance. The military carefully watched those who lived in the areas of densest Arab population, and these people had to obtain the military authorities’ permission on an entire range of basic issues. This military rule was removed in 1966.
- Despite their full democratic rights in theory, the truth is that the state resources given to Israeli Arabs are far less than those given to Jews. As a result, Arab towns and villages within Israel have consistently had a lower level of municipal services to offer their residents: this is the case with regard to health, education, welfare and the infrastructure of towns and the villages ( streets, drainage, etc.).
- The vast majority of Israeli Arabs do not serve in the Israeli military. The two exceptions to the rule tend to be the Druze Arabs (a separate religious group - neither Moslem or Christian) who constitute about 8% of the Arab population, and the Bedouin (a defined group within Moslem Arab society constituting about 5% of the total Arab population). The arrangement whereby the majority of Israeli Arabs do not have to serve within the army suits both sides. Most Israeli Arabs would have a serious problem serving in an Israeli army whose immediate raison d’être is to defend the country against other Arabs. From the army’s viewpoint, the non-service of Israeli Arabs precludes the need for questioning the loyalty of part of the army in times of extreme need. It should be mentioned, however, that non-service in the army results in the denial to most Israeli Arabs of substantial social benefits that are linked to army service. Whereas a group like the Haredim have also been denied these benefits - since most of them do not serve - the political strength of the Haredim has allowed them compensation in many ways. On the other hand, Israeli Arabs - who lack such political clout (see point ten) - have been denied such compensation.
- Before 1948, the majority of the Arab population of Mandatory Palestine were farmers. However, much of their land was legally appropriated by the new State of Israel; many left agriculture and looked for work either within the Jewish sector, or as workers within the Arab sector itself. Within the Jewish sector, the result has been the creation of an urban working class, specializing in spheres such as construction and infrastructure or working within the interstices of Jewish society in menial manual work. Within the Arab sector (and to a lesser extent within Jewish society), recent decades have seen the development of a professional middle class of teachers, doctors, engineers, social workers and so on. At times of recession and high unemployment in the Israeli economy, the Israeli Arab sector is consistently the hardest hit, with its towns and villages at the top of the list of Israeli localities suffering from widespread unemployment.
- The vast majority of Israeli Arabs have proved themselves loyal throughout Israel’s history. However, over the years and particularly since the Al Aksa intifada, which broke out towards the end of 2000, the number of incidents in which Israeli Arabs have been involved in anti-Israeli activities, either directly or indirectly, has increased. Nevertheless, despite their family ties and feelings of identity with the Palestinians, and whatever their political sympathies, the majority have consistently refused to be involved in violent attacks on Israelis.
- There are presently three political parties which Israeli Arabs identify as ‘theirs.’ These include the Israeli communist party (??? ) - Hadash - which is formally a mixed Arab-Jewish framework, but which is supported primarily by Arab voters. In the early years many Israeli Arabs tended to vote for Zionist parties, believing that this would bring them benefits. Some still vote that way but, with time, the trend has moved towards voting for parties specifically seen as representing Arab interests. In recent years, many of the Arab members of Knesset have moved towards a more radical rhetoric that has received intense criticism within and has brought a number of legal probes regarding the legality of some of the statements made.
- The self-identity of Israeli Arabs has undergone considerable development. Over the years there has been increasing overt identification with the Palestinians. Parallel to the open struggle of Palestinian society since the first intifada of the late 1980s, there has been an open ‘Palestinianization’ of Israeli Arab society. Today, the majority of Arabs in Israel would choose to describe themselves as Palestinians or Israeli Palestinians.
- There have been a number of violent clashes between Israeli Arabs and Israeli police and military authorities over what may be defined as issues of civil rights; although - undeniably - they have taken on a strong nationalist aspect. There have been two main outbreaks of violence. The first was in March 1976, when a demonstration by Galilee Arabs against land expropriation turned violent and claimed six Arab lives. The second was in September 2000, when violent riots broke out in the Arab sector in a number of different places. In the course of putting down the riots, Israeli police shot dead twelve Israeli Arabs. The riots ceased, but led to accusations of police brutality. This ultimately led to the establishment of the Or Commission of Inquiry, which investigated both the actions of the policy and the government’s responsibility.
- Arabs have tended to use the democratic system consciously to try to improve their position within society. However, this has not yet translated into proper political benefits. Their parties have consistently been seen as outside the bounds of legitimacy that would qualify them to be part of a government coalition. Therefore they have been unable to play the type of coalition politics that would enable them to translate their political strength into real economic and social gains for their sector. One Israeli Arab has been appointed a government minister (a Druze leader representing the Labor Party), and one has been chosen as an Israeli ambassador. In addition, they have attained a number of positions as judges, including one position on the High Court.
This, in a nutshell, is the position of the Israel’s Arab population. It gives an indication of the community’s uneasy position, caught between two identities. However, it does not properly indicate the problems and challenges that a minority like the Israeli Arabs (Moslems - about 80% of the Arab population, Christians - a little over 10% - and Druze - about 8%) encounter within the Jewish Zionist state.
To understand this issue, let us quote part of an article published in 1997 by one of Israel’s leading academic experts on the situation of Israel’s Arabs, Professor Sammy Smooha. He made the following points in the journal Israel Studies:
Israel is a special case of an ethnic state. It defines itself as a state of and for Jews, that is, the homeland of the Jews only. Its dominant language is Hebrew, while Arabic has an inferior status. Its institutions, official holidays, symbols and national heroes are exclusively Jewish. The central immigration legislation, the Law of Return, allows Jews to enter freely, excludes Palestinian Arabs, and allows immigration and naturalization of non-Jews only under certain limited conditions. Israel confers a special legal status on the Jewish Agency and the Jewish National Fund, which, by their own charters, cater for Jews only. Land and settlement policies are geared to furthering the interests of Jews only. The welfare of world Jewry is a major consideration of Israeli foreign policy. In many other ways as well, the state extends preferential treatment to Jews who wish to preserve the embedded Jewishness and Zionism of the state. The Jewish-Zionist nature of the state is indeed explicitly anchored in several laws…
One finds a wide range of views regarding Israel’s dual character. According to official ideology, Zionism and democracy are perfectly compatible, and Israel is equally committed to both. The Declaration of Independence unequivocally states the validity of both principles, promising full civil and political rights to all citizens in the Jewish state…
During the 1990s, there were many cries by Arab intellectuals and radicals to terminate the Jewish nature of the State of Israel and to alter it into a state of all its citizens…
Prof. Sammy Smooha
Jewish intellectuals and radicals, known as ‘post-Zionists,’ express great sympathy for this demand, but it is met with sharp and uncompromising criticism among the general public.
It is clear that the situation of a large, non-Jewish minority within the Jewish State raises a lot of difficult questions. Jews are not used to being in the majority: for thousands of years, they always lived as minorities under other majorities. In all situations, in all places they have always received certain rights - sometimes considerable and sometimes severely limited. Sometimes these rights have existed more in theory than in practice.
How should Jews relate to minorities if and when they became a sovereign majority? The issue of a large, non-Jewish minority in a future Jewish state was never properly discussed within the Zionist movement. However, when the state became a fact in 1948, Israeli society had to do some hard thinking about the implications. A lot of lessons had to be learned; in fact, it could be suggested that they are still being learned. | <urn:uuid:f048504b-91b5-40b1-8e3e-97f0125763ec> | CC-MAIN-2014-52 | http://www.jewishagency.org/jewish-community/content/24067?wbc_purpose=Basic&WBCMODE=PresentationUnpublished | 2014-12-18T14:29:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-52/segments/1418802767198.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20141217075247-00094-ip-10-231-17-201.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.966348 | 2,255 |
Tuesday, October 18, 2016, marked the inaugural World Okapi Day to bring awareness to one of the most elusive large mammals found anywhere in the world. Initially confusing scientists with the stripes of a zebra, the body of a horse, and a head of a giraffe, the okapi was the last major mammal discovered by scientists in 1901 in Africa. Even over 100 years later, many people are still unaware that this unique but endangered forest giraffe even exists.
Okapi are one of the oldest mammal species on Earth and have survived through millions of years of evolution, but they have lost 50 percent of their population in the last 15 years, leaving an estimated 15,000 animals left in their lush rainforest home. The accelerated population decline is largely due to human disturbances such as illegal gold mining and deforestation through slash-and-burn agriculture. These conflicts with people need to be reversed to save this peaceful ungulate and the rest of the animals that share its habitat, including gorillas, chimpanzees, and forest elephants.
To protect this unknown animal, we needed to teach people about its role in saving large tracts of forest. With encouragement from okapi keepers and enthusiasts worldwide, the Okapi Conservation Project (OCP) worked with zoos and other conservation partners to create a day that focused on teaching everyone about the okapi, through a social media campaign and encouraging them to host their own ‘mini’ events. We wanted to tap into the over 180 million guests that visit zoos throughout the world – especially those that take care of okapi. These are the people that are invested in animals, and whose support we needed to protect okapi in the wild.
The campaign went viral. Hundreds of people and organizations gathered together to teach their friends and families about the enigmatic okapi with their impact reaching hundreds of thousands of people. Zoos, schools, and conservation organizations across the globe – U.S., U.K., Japan, Belgium, Germany, France, Czech Republic, United Arab Emirates, and even at home in the Democratic Republic of Congo – joined in to celebrate the day. Zookeepers participated by making educational scavenger hunts, providing photo booths, and opportunities to encounter the okapi in person. Though the impact is difficult to measure, the awareness of the plight of the okapi began the first phase of protecting this gentle creature.
Photo credit: Okapi Conservation Project
Photo credit: Jacksonville Zoo and Garden
Child learning about Okapi in Democratic Republic Congo; Photo credit: Okapi Conservation Project
Children learning about the Okapi in Democratic Republic of Congo; Photo credit: Okapi Conservation Project
The Okapi Conservation Project works with a wildlife protection agency, Institute in Congo for the Conservation of Nature (ICCN) to protect the endemic wildlife and environment of the forest in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Okapi Conservation Project also develops relationships with local communities by providing health clinics and clean sources of water, developing sustainable and profitable farming techniques and empowering women by providing opportunities for enterprise. Supporting communities and addressing their needs allows for discussion about conservation and involves the community in protecting the fauna and flora in their communal lands.
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BBC Arts announces 2020 dance season
16 March 2020
Reporter: Vera Liber
The BBC Arts 2020 dance season, will feature live performances filmed at Sadler’s Wells and the Royal Opera House, specially commissioned films and explorations of dance and the country’s leading dance practitioners on BBC TV and online.
The season features:
- Revisor (BBC4), the new dance theatre hybrid created by Crystal Pite in collaboration with playwright Jonathon Young, following their production, Betroffenheit.
- Dance works (BBC4), a series of films produced in partnership with Sadler’s Wells featuring choreographers Sharon Eyal and María Pagés, Ballet Black (who performed during Stormzy’s Glastonbury set) and a Latin dance showcase from Strictly Come Dancing stars Gorka Marquez and Karen Hauer.
- Yuli: The Carlos Acosta Story (BBC2), the television première of the film based on Acosta’s 2007 UK autobiography No Way Home.
- Men In Dance (BBC4), a behind-the-scenes film of male dancers in The Royal Ballet.
- Devil In The Feet (BBC4), the story of how Irish Dance evolved from a traditional folk dance to a global phenomenon.
- imagine… Kate Prince: Every Move She Makes (W/T) (BBC1) follows the ZooNation dance company founder as she embarks on her latest West End production Message In A Bottle, set to the music of Sting. Alan Yentob explores the wider impact of her work and politics on a younger generation of upcoming dancers.
- BBC Introducing Arts: Dance (BBC4), a collection of dance films made by first-time and emerging film-makers.
Alistair Spalding, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Sadler’s Wells, said, “we are delighted to partner with the BBC and ClearStory on the second Danceworks series, bringing audiences closer to exceptional choreographers and dancers. The films offer a unique insight into their background, inspirations and artistry.”
Kevin O’Hare, Director of The Royal Ballet, added, “working with the BBC on the Men in Dance documentary has provided the perfect opportunity to celebrate our extraordinary artists and provide an insight into the unique life of the male dancer, from student in training to star on the stage. Documentary maker Richard Macer has spent a great deal of time shadowing the company to create a film that reveals the passion, determination, strength and artistry that define the male dancer today and make The Royal Ballet so very special.” | <urn:uuid:8b0e66e6-e0f4-4e72-95c8-d34e5702f734> | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/news/bbc-arts-today-announces-its-2-11760 | 2020-05-26T09:51:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347390755.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20200526081547-20200526111547-00199.warc.gz | en | 0.897185 | 548 |
4 Popular Diet Trends Right Now
Like bell bottoms and acid-washed jeans, diets go through trends. Remember the grapefruit diet? The cabbage soup diet? Scarsdale? Atkins? South Beach? The list is long. What are today’s diet trends? Which are most popular and which one might be right for you?
In this post, we’ll give you the rundown on Paleo, AIP, Keto and Whole30. But before we get started, remember: We’re not saying one diet is better than another, and any diet should be rooted in common sense and sound medical advice.
Before beginning any diet, speak with your doctor or healthcare provider about which diet is right for your specific health concerns and goals. The foods we choose to eat play a key role in maintaining and improving our health. Nutritional medicine can assist with alleviating many conditions. An integrative health provider can help you understand how a healthful diet can contribute to your overall wellness.
The Paleo Diet
One of the biggest diet trends of the last few years is the Paleo diet, based on the idea that what our ancestors ate during the Paleolithic age should provide a model for modern nutrition. In other words, “If a caveman didn’t eat it, neither should you.” Essentially that means yes to meat and vegetables; no to bread and processed foods.
Paleo requires a higher percentage of protein—around 30 percent of daily calories, so meat, seafood and animal products are staples. Lower carbs mean non-starchy fruits and vegetables are okay, but potatoes are not. Fiber is also important, but not from grains. Again, the emphasis is on fruits and vegetables. As you would imagine, a diet high in animal products means a moderate to higher fat intake is okay, especially monounsaturated fats and Omega-3s. As for dairy, did cavemen have cheese sticks? Nope. And neither can those following the diet. Paleo also encourages lower sodium intake, which may occur naturally because you eat fewer processed foods on this diet.
Is it for you? If you hate counting calories and can live without pasta, it just might be. Like some other diets mentioned in this article, the emphasis is on rethinking your relationship with food and trying to establish healthier habits.
The AIP Diet
The AIP Diet stands for “autoimmune protocol,” so it emphasizes eliminating foods that trigger an autoimmune response in the body, such as allergic reactions or intestinal inflammation. This diet doesn’t claim to cure any autoimmune diseases, but it can minimize the worst effects. Some call it a stricter (!) version of Paleo.
In addition to banning grains, added sugars and processed foods (like Paleo), AIP also forbids eggs, seeds, dried fruit, chocolate and certain herbs. Instead, you’ll fill up on vegetables, a limited quantity of fruits, coconut products, a variety of meats and fermented foods (kimchi, kefir and kombucha).
Is it for you? If you suffer from an autoimmune disease or have serious digestive issues, this might be worth trying. Because you are likely trying to alleviate symptoms of disease, this isn’t a 30-day “do it and done.” It will require a completely new way of eating, so you have to be in it for the long haul to realize lasting benefits.
The Keto Diet
Keto is short for “ketogenic,” but what does that mean? This diet is based on the metabolic state known as ketosis when the body burns fat as the main energy source instead of carbs. As you might guess, the Keto diet is extremely low in carbs, high in fat and moderate in protein. The Keto diet encourages your metabolism to shift from burning glucose (sugar) for fuel to burning fat for fuel.
You may see a pattern developing here in the diets we’re reviewing: Keto also forbids grains. No sugar―including fructose―so you won’t be munching on apples with this diet. Also banned are legumes and tubers (potatoes, sweet or otherwise). You can eat meat, leafy greens and other vegetables, plus dairy. Nuts and seeds are okay, as are certain sweeteners (stevia and monk fruit). Berries are allowed, because of their low glycemic index.
Is it for you? If you’re okay with skipping bread, but can’t live without cheese, this might work for you. The Keto diet claims to be very effective at weight loss.
The Whole30 Diet
As the name implies, the Whole30 Diet lasts for 30 days and encourages the consumption of whole foods. The goal is to eliminate groups of foods that are known to promote unhealthy responses in our bodies. After 30 days, you can slowly add the foods back in to see if your body reacts poorly and then decide whether you need to eliminate them permanently.
This diet is most similar to Paleo, although you are allowed to eat potatoes. Unlike Paleo, you are also allowed to eat some processed foods, as long as they are Whole30 approved. You can’t have any alcohol (even in vanilla extract), MSG, added sugar or sulfates, so you’ll become an expert at reading labels.
Is it for you? If you want to try something similar to Paleo, but can’t give up roasted potatoes, you might like Whole30. A lot of Paleo recipes are Whole30 compliant, so you’ll have plenty of options in terms of cooking.
Want to know what it’s like doing Whole30? Our next post features a first-hand account of a woman who just completed the 30 days of Whole30; she shares her experience.
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Throughout August, I have had the opportunity to travel throughout Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District to talk with neighbors, families and small businesses about the direction our country is headed. As we talk about the bills that have been passed by President Obama and Speaker Pelosi, I hear a great deal of frustration in particular about the new health care law.
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Garden Party Meets Organics
I recently took an interest in making bead sets after purchasing some colored frit (crushed glass) to use in my usual bead focals.
This collection is called “Garden Party” as it just spoke to me of the colors now bursting in my own garden. Namely, my hydrangeas which are coming up bright pink this year!
Another technique that has captured my attention is the Organic-style bead focal.
Organic beads are very different to make from florals and other whimsical beads. Besides the obvious differences in
color, there is a tone, a certain thought and attitude they have. It’s almost as if these beads tell a story with their earthy, fossil-like details.
With this particular bead below, I wanted to ‘tell the story’ from beginning to end on my own. So everything you see is handmade by me, including the twistie and the murrini. This causes the bead-making process to take quite a bit longer than it might look like it would. But the end result is certainly worth it, if I do say so myself. 😉
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The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Tuesday allayed the fears of Nigerians on state creation, saying no state would be created unless the reports of the referendum from various local governments support it.
Ekweremadu who is also the Chairman of Constitution Review Committee in the Senate, made this disclosure while receiving traditional rulers from six local government areas of Akwa Ibom State.
Ekweremadu, who said the National Assembly would not be intimidated by any individual or groups from giving Nigeria an amended constitution that reflects their true wishes, also disclosed that the referendum on state creation would be transparent, adding that it is the people that will decide whether they want a state or not.
He was responding to agitation by traditional rulers from Eket, Esit Eket, Onna, Mkpat Ennin, Ikot Abasi and Nsit Local Government Areas the state, who had visited the Senate Tuesday.
Led by Chairman of Akwa Ibom Council of Traditional Rulers in the state, Edidem Udo Ntuk, the monarchs told Ekweremadu that they had read a memorandum for the creation of 'Oil Rivers State' out of the present Rivers and Akwa Ibom States that was submitted to the National Assembly.
The monarchs, who said the move was aimed at depriving them of their land, alleged that the architects of the move employed outright falsehood and distortion of facts in evolving their demand.
According to them, part of the proposed 'Oil Rivers State' belong to them and not the people of Ibeno and Eastern Obolo who are making the demand.
The traditional rulers who said they would not be part of the proposed state, said "We are in danger of losing our land and wealth unless our protest is expeditiously and diligently attended to."
Ekweremadu who commended their peaceful approach to the issue, said state creation, this time, would not be done as was the case during the military era. | <urn:uuid:1e8cc0d9-e9e1-4a23-901f-8805b8fc2bb6> | CC-MAIN-2014-10 | http://allafrica.com/stories/201302130388.html | 2014-03-11T14:04:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1394011207526/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305092007-00012-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.977885 | 407 |
Pipeline project referred to ICAC
The Member for Dubbo has referred the Planning Assessment Commission's (PAC) approval of the Orange City Council's Macquarie River pipeline, to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
The Friends of the Macquarie group says Paul Forward, chairman of a recent PAC meeting over the pipeline, is also a principal at advisory firm Evans and Peck, which did a pipeline costings review for the Orange Council in 2011.
The PAC says the work took place prior to Mr Forward's appointment and the company has had no further involvement with council on the project since.
Nationals Dubbo MP Troy Grant has previously expressed his opposition to the project, but says it is his parliamentary duty to make the referral.
"My referral's simply a responsibility I have to represent complaints and information I have that's brought to me by my constituents," he said.
"I make no assessment.
"That's the job for the Independent Commission to assess the allegations they've been provided with."
Mr Grant says the matter is now out of his control.
"It's my understanding it goes into an assessment part of that independent body and if they believe there is further investigation required or if the allegations appear to be substantiated, then they'll put in place the appropriate interviews and investigative processes around that," he said. | <urn:uuid:dd131f1c-cc61-4215-a23f-227ae6927a4a> | CC-MAIN-2015-48 | http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-28/pipeline-icac/4786736 | 2015-11-29T10:39:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-48/segments/1448398457697.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20151124205417-00037-ip-10-71-132-137.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.975805 | 275 |
I am light. My body is light. I am free. I know my fulfillment: I feel it rise within me, expand out from me.
Do you know this feeling? Have you felt your light-body? Have you felt it rise within you, and expand out from you? Did you feel it as you were contemplating the Guiding Thought?
Can you see yourself living a higher existence? Look around yourself now. Imagine yourself, your environment, your home, your yard, everything in your awareness right now, existing in light, in a higher state of being. Don’t work too hard at it. Thinking it is enough, imagining it the best you can. You can’t do it wrong. Your intention and attention take you there, whether you “see” something or not.
Imagine how often you smile in this state. Imagine the peace you feel. Imagine the good will you have toward everyone you meet, every animal, everything.
Why worry? All is as it should be. All is well.
This exists. Go there frequently, daily, several times a day.
Soon it will come to you, and you will find yourself in the line at the grocery store smiling, looking around with love and good will, and you will know.
This is as it should be, because this is what is, this is what you are. And you will be in the world, yet not of it.
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DescriptionParachute 2011 is a clone of a famous Nintendo's Game & Watch handheld game of the same name. The player controls a boat on the ocean full of sharks. His task is to catch all the paratroopers jumping out of a helicopter before you fall into the water.
The game is an enhanced version of Parachute, released in 2008.
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As a UX professional, I continually learn about new UX topics through online courses, in the form of video lectures. In this review, I want to share my experiences learning from online video lectures that are available from the following learning resources: All You can Learn, Udemy, Lynda, and SkillShare. While all of these sites offer online video lectures, they tailor their lectures for different learning outcomes. Table 1 provides an overview of all of these services.
All of these sites synchronize their courses across different devices. So, if I watch a part of a virtual-seminar video on my notebook computer, then switch to my Android device, I’m able to continue watching it where I left off. Read More | <urn:uuid:32a142ab-1468-40d1-b597-9568b2f73d5a> | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | https://www.uxmatters.com/topics/reviews/training-program-reviews/ | 2021-10-25T08:03:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587655.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20211025061300-20211025091300-00437.warc.gz | en | 0.911703 | 148 |
Spike Island named Europe’s leading tourist attraction
Former prison site wins at World Travel Awards described as “Oscars” of the travel industry
Spike Island in Cork has been named as Europe’s leading tourist attraction at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2017.
The former prison site beat off competition from Buckingham Palace, The Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum and the Acropolis in the top ten sites chosen to compete for the European category.
Winners in the awards, described as the “Oscars” of the travel industry, were chosen by a public poll with the vote of those working in the tourism sector counting double.
The win caps an auspicious year and a half for Spike Island following its reopening in June 2016, with a nomination for a Chamber’s Ireland tourism award followed by a nomination at the 2017 Irish Tourism awards for best leisure tourism innovation.
A statement on the Fortress Spike Island Facebook page following its win at the awards in St Petersburg on Saturday night read, “We are very proud to make it an unprecedented three in a row for Ireland, following in the footsteps of the excellent Titanic Belfast and Guinness Storehouse.
“An enormous thank you to Cork County Council, Fáilte Ireland, those in Cobh with the vision to fight for Spike, our visitors, and most importantly to our incredible staff and tour guides, whose passion and hard work have made this a deserved award. This is owned by each and everyone of you.”
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Mayor of County Cork Declan Hurley who attended the event in Russia said the award “serves to cement the island’s position as the jewel in the crown of Cork and Ireland’s tourism”.
Spike Island’s win makes it three in a row for Ireland at the World Travel Awards, following the success of Titanic Belfast’s win last year and Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse in 2015.
Other Irish winners at this year’s awards include the Sandymount Hotel in Dublin which won Europe’s leading green hotel while the Convention Centre, also in the capital, was named Europe’s leading meetings and conference centre.
Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest city claimed the title of Europe’s leading city break destination while St Petersburg - famed for its winding network of canals and pretty pastel palaces - picked up the award for Europe’s leading city destination.
Spike Island, the former monastery, fortress and prison was turned into a visitor attraction in 2016, in a project co-funded by Cork County Council and Fáilte Ireland.
Reached by ferry from Cobh, visitors to the island are taken on a guided tour through the 1,300-year history of the island. It was home to a 6th century monastery before a 3,000-capacity star shaped fortress was built in the early 1800s, to protect the southern approaches to Western Europe.
That same fortress became the largest prison in Britain or Ireland in the 1850s, according to local historians, when its numbers swelled during the famine years to over two thousand.
The prison closed in 1883 and the British army resided there for the next 55 years before a handover to the State in 1938. The Irish army and navy used the island and fortress over the next forty seven years before the island became a prison once again. The prison closed in 2004.
The competition’s organisers praised Spike Island for its “rich history that is authentically retold using guides and interpreted spaces, the variety of day and night tours and varying ways to enjoy the attraction, and the strength of its visitor feedback”. | <urn:uuid:5ca393d9-d7f6-4b61-9c9d-4d4c01c35b50> | CC-MAIN-2020-50 | https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/spike-island-named-europe-s-leading-tourist-attraction-1.3239959?mode=amp | 2020-12-03T07:43:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141723602.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20201203062440-20201203092440-00174.warc.gz | en | 0.955228 | 788 |
ApeSwap Finance is live on Polygon!
22nd July - We are amazed to announce that ApeSwap Finance, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) on BSC is coming to Polygon.
Earn, Win, Invest and Collect with ApeSwap’s leading DEX, offering one of the most premium trading experiences with 10 of its DApps. The troop is all set to cater to Polygon users with their Dapp line-up. The proposition becomes all the more promising with Polygon’s Matic rewards support.
ApeSwap is bringing three yield farms namely — PolycrystalFinance, BarbershopFinance, TakoDefi along with a vault — ApeRocket, 2 launchpads namely Astronaut & ApeTools, a dashboard - JDIYield, an NFT marketplace — NFTKey, an NFT project - NeuralPePe, and a leverage trading platform - Unimex.
ApeSwap’s evolution to support cross-chain assets is set to strengthen the Polygon Cohort, along with ensuring the relevance of the premium DEX like ApeSwap, in the fast-growing DeFi market. Liquidity is incentivized on the new chain by bridging 1 banana for every block created on Polygon. This will also ensure that the core value proposition of the DEX is unharmed in the multi-chain expansion.
Polygon users are set to benefit from these premium offerings, in terms of higher accessibility to the Dapps. The ApeSwap users, Apes, as they would like to be called, are geared up to experience one of the most elegant full-stack scaling platforms, with very high cross-chain functionalities and developer support. Polygon’s full-stack scaling tools are all set to lower the gas price and provide swift transactions enabling the DeFi space to the higher possibilities.
ApeSwap is a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) on Binance Smart Chain and Polygon focused on offering a premier trading experience. Users are incentivized to pool liquidity on ApeSwap through yield farming to earn the native currency, $BANANA. Additionally, apes can use their earned $BANANA to stake and earn other tokens and unlock exclusive features. Built by DeFi apes, for DeFi apes, we have a dedicated team with years of experience who are committed to the DeFi community and growing the ApeSwap Jungle.
Polygon is the first well-structured, easy-to-use platform for Ethereum scaling and infrastructure development. Its core component is Polygon SDK, a modular, flexible framework that supports building and connecting Secured Chains like Plasma, Optimistic Rollups, zkRollups, Validium, etc, and Standalone Chains like Polygon POS, designed for flexibility and independence. Polygon’s scaling solutions have seen widespread adoption with 450+ Dapps, ~350M txns, and ~13.5M+ unique users.
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The 15D1 POS Terminal is 15 inch all in one touchcomputer bring style, flexibility and functionality to point-of-sale (POS), retail and hospitality businesses. With a wide array of field-installable peripherals, spill-resistant sealing, and a range of input/output port connection options.It come with AccuTouch touchscreen technology.
|Product Type||POS Terminal|
|Manufacturer Part Number||E172406|
|Manufacturer Website Address||www.tycoelectronics.com|
|Product Name||15D1 POS Terminal|
Processor & Chipset
|Processor Speed||2.20 MHz|
|Standard Memory||1 GB|
|Memory Technology||DDR2 SDRAM|
|Hard Drive Capacity||160 GB|
|Hard Drive Interface||SATA|
Display & Graphics
|Display Resolution||1280 x 1024|
|Display Screen Type||LCD|
|Number of CompactFlash Card Slots||1|
|Interfaces/Ports||3 x RJ-45 Serial|
|2 x PS/2 Powered Serial Port|
|7 x PS/2 USB 2.0 USB|
|1 x Network|
|1 x IEEE 1284 Parallel|
|1 x Cash Drawer|
|1 x PS/2 Mouse|
|1 x PS/2 Keyboard|
|1 x Audio In|
|1 x Audio Out|
|1 x Microphone|
|Operating System||Genuine Windows XP Professional|
|Dimensions||11.3" Height x 13.6" Width x 8.4" Depth|
|Weight (Approximate)||22.71 lb|
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Two friends of mine went on one of those websites where you upload your photo and then play around with hairstyle/makeup options. They emailed me three options they did for me. I wanted to post the photos here but they are pdf files and I can’t upload that kind. I’m bummed; I wanted to show everyone. The pics are funny. They make me look like a punky Japanese anime character, like my name should be Yoshi! and I should have lightening coming out of my fists.
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Vera E. Smith, 87, of the Frewsburg Rest Home, formerly of Manchester Road and Brookside Estates Jamestown, passed away Thursday (Oct. 17, 2013) in WCA Hospital.
A lifelong area resident, she was born July 11, 1926, in Jamestown, the daughter of the late C. Joseph and Freda Tulen Overberg.
Vera was a graduate of Celoron High School and WCA School of Nursing.
Vera Elinor Smith
She was employed by the former Jamestown General Hospital for 32 years as a registered nurse, retiring in 1988.
She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, WCA Alumni, Poland Senior Citizens, American Scandinavian Heritage Society and the Levant Cemetery Society. Vera enjoyed reading, sewing and crocheting, traveling, cooking and baking and crossword puzzles. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren.
Surviving are four children: Bruce Smith of Jamestown, Brenda (Skip) Frazier of Ellington, Wayne Smith of Falconer, and Nancy Kavanaugh of Jamestown; a son-in-law, Brad Schuster of Westfield; 10 grandchildren: Jennifer (Jeff) Miller of Cherry Creek, Lisa (Chris) Swanson of Jamestown, Elizabeth (Clarence) Dickerson of Kennedy, Eric (Jamie) Frazier of Jamestown, Valerie Giovannini of Pittsburg, Pa., Zachary Frazier of Ellington, Tammi (Mike) Martin of Maple Springs, Mathew (Christina) Schuster of Portland, N.Y., Christopher Schuster of Westfield, Lindsey (Gordon) Jaynes of Westfield; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marwood F. Smith, whom she married June 26, 1948, in Jamestown, and who died Feb. 6, 2009; her daughter, Barbara Schuster in 1998; her son-in-law, Gary Kavanaugh in 2010; two
great-grandchildren: Ryan Miller and Grace Dickerson; a brother C. Richard Overberg; and a sister, Joyce Goulding.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the Falconer Funeral Home. The Rev. Timothy J. Hoyer, pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, will officiate.
Burial will be in Levant Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to the funeral service Monday in the funeral home.
Memorials may be donated to the Falconer Public Library, Bethlehem Lutheran Church or Frewsburg Volunteer Fire Department.
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Dr VRK College of Engineering & Technology, Karimnagar was established and is managed by the Dr.V.R.K Educational Society. The college is affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU). It is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (A.I.C.T.E). The College offers Bachelor degree in Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Mechanical Engineering (MECH.) and Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE).
Every year the college conducts Sports competition in Ball badminton, Basketball, Chess, Cricket, Judo, Table tennis, Kho-Kho, Net ball and soft ball. The college offers final placements to students in various slots. The placement cell organizes aptitude skill tests, aptitude test, General orientation programs, group discussions etc.
Facts and Figures of Dr VRK College of Engineering & Technology:
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Common entrance Test EAMCET
Total no. of Undergraduate Courses
-No. of Titles- 678
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Here's the history party officials in rising China would rather its people not read. Prepare yourself: Cormac McCarthy's "The Road" has nothing on this.
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"The land will never look like it did before," a top diplomat wrote to the U.S. State Department. But let's ignore that for now....
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Tool bars in acrobat Pro DC
DC Pro is very flash with some nice fearures. However, It is extremely frsutrating that it is not possible to open more than one tool bar at a time. For example - it is not unusual to want to edit AND comment - as this requires two tool bars for access to the different tools, there is a slow and annoying requirement to close and open tool bars when trying to edit and comment on work . Please consider reviewing. This was so much more efficient in Acrobat 10. thanks
Wayne Adams commented
Making editors corrections in Acrobat CC often obliges to switch from Comment to Edit modes. Some features being available or editable only in one or the other mode.
These two modes should obviouly be merged.
Obviously it is not simple for Acrobat Reader and Acrobat (pro) features separation, but what about simply having a singe Edit mode allowing to edit comment as well as other edition features in Acrobat (pro) only ?
This would make Acrobat a much better and more attractive tool for editing .pdf that it is today.
Kelly Vaughn commented
You can customize your quick tools. This will let you have your editing tools and your commenting tools in the Quick Tools pane so you don't have to constantly switch between the major tools.
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Recently, I received the news that my alma mater had structured a deal with a corporate partner, giving this corporation naming rights in exchange for some dough. Although such a deal is not anything new in academia, what was interesting was that the corporate partner is, in fact, one of the oldest breweries in North America.
This made me wonder whether universities needed any more booze connotation. But then again, this was not so strange since business schools are training grounds for the business world — a bastion of booze and partying.
To fully understand why business and pleasure are so intertwined, you need look no further than the recent TV show, The Street . By the way, as we went to print, the geniuses at Fox decided to cancel the show, even though every critic praised it. Even my business-hating pals seem to think that it was a great show. But oh well, leave a show on Wednesday to go up against NBC’s The West Wing and what do you expect?
Moreover, everyone knows that Wednesday nights are party nights — in fact, every night is party night in the world of business.
Different kind of candy
The same way that a sexual experience between strangers or friends opens up a new dimension within that relationship, one could argue that partying with colleagues is the kind of professional initiation that allows people to look at one another in a new, more interesting light (okay, perhaps after a couple of Sake Martinis).
A hard day’s night
The 9 to 5 routine is a thing of the past, at least for some of us. Several of the young warriors that step into the business world realize that of course you can come in at 9 and leave at 5, but this touristy approach leaves you behind as the minute-taker, rather than landing you the corner office.
What many of us have realized is that whether you work 9 to 5 or 5 to 9 doesn’t make a difference. What makes a difference is being able to get as much done perfectly, in a short time frame. Nobody has punch cards anymore, as time sheets are a thing for dinosaurs.
We work hard to get things done. But this is very unbalanced. We crave something else.
Colleagues, clients and a few tequila shots…
Wanna grab a drink?
How many times have you been getting ready to leave the office, but just could not bring yourself to go straight home? So you look around and ask colleagues whether they want to go for a post-work drink. Usually, you don’t even get a chance to finish your question when the shy female employee jumps on the invite.
As you head off, you ask others at the office whether they would like to join; too bad they have plenty more work to do. Shucks, looks like you will be taking the pretty girl out alone.
And a potential client?
People are people, and unless you are pitching to the Amish Society, then chances are that clients will be more than interested in partaking in some deadly sins before they head back to their home city.
Trust me (and here I speak from precise experience), if a contract is at stake, then don’t be shy to take out the wallet and show your guests a time they won’t soon forget.
Do you think that your clients’ decision will rest on a fraction of a dollar (okay, at some companies, this translates into a million dollars)? No, for the most part, the individual responsible for making the call on who gets the contract will let his liver , and not his calculator make the call.
Is clothing optional?
While I understand the logic of taking someone to a gentlemen’s club, I don’t personally recommend this. Here is my rationale. What is the point of taking someone out to a strip club? Don’t answer, “cold and hot buffet,” unless of course, your definition of buffet differs from that of the good ol’ Webster.
In any case, all you are begging for here (8 times out of 10) is for your potential client to ask you to land him an escort at the end of the night — something that you might not want to do for several reasons.
What then? Were you a bad host?
FTS (up to you to decipher what that acronym stands for). Just take the man to the best club in the city, get yourself a nice bottle of liquor and before you know it, you will have a harem surrounding you. Now you’re being a gracious host.
Ever since I was in high school, partying has been a staple. Whether you are a witness, participant or ringleader, you have become accustomed to partying until the wee hours of the morning. And if you come from North America and think you are a rebel because of your tantrums, you haven’t seen anything until you speak to some Europeans. Now these people have routines that would put us all in rehab.
Now everyone enjoys a good time, but remember that regardless of where you work, people will judge your conduct and infer some conclusions about your potential conduct in a business situation. So sure, you can live it up and be the office’s resident madman, but you will also end up being the office scapegoat.
Cheers; and just be careful party in moderation, when required.
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I’ve been noticing what a small world it truly is. Just like any profession, you’re in it long enough and some familiar names and faces will keep popping up. I’m not even a seasoned professional or anything, by any means, and yet consistently going to acting classes, taking workshops, producing theater, seeing plays, attending networking events, I’m starting to bump into people I know or find out I’m connected to people I didn’t know. And as we all know, LA is not a small town.
It’s actually quite comforting. And motivating. Here I am, still “green” as far as Hollywood is concerned, and yet I’m already getting called in for an indie feature via a director I know through a past scene partner and seeing multiple familiar faces at auditions and finding out certain actor friends are connected to other actor friends completely unrelated to me. Attending that screening for Four Faced Liar is a prime example.
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NeoCrotalic news, articles, reviews, and criticism
Page space dedicated to relevant information related to Mexican Neocrotalic art, and artist discussion
FROM ECLECTIC ART TO NEOCROTALIC
Alfredo Matus June 15, 2008
Gallery Director Jose Maria Velasco INBA
Peralvillo 55, Colonia Morelos 06200 Mexico, DF
"Javier Lopez Pastrana is above all a through plastic researcher. But he is committed not only to pictorial exploration but that his work also contains a sense of reflection on current social circumstances. Following the line of modern Mexican painters, Javier has the firm idea of planting a purposeful art that derives from the cultural baggage of our country against the unifying attack of globalization.
In order to understand the magnitude and complexity of his project, we now propose clues offered by him, derived from previous talks that we had when we got closer to learning about his work.
His concern in plastic research, in which he manipulates loads, acrylic, oil, and which now begins to expand in the field of the three-dimensional; evidences it as a methodical to do pictorial. But this is only an instrumental reason to achieve your true goal.
After a slight touch with Oaxacan paint, evident in its palette and use of textures; probe the Mayan world and other pre-Columbian cultures to encounter the geometric structures of its architecture, ceramics, textiles, etc., and how these shapes can derive from nature.
At the same time, it detects that the patterns on the skin of some Mexican snakes have a compositional structure such that, in their opinion, they have the potential to become universal in the visual sphere, when they are systematically transferred to plastic exercise. Hence, he proposes the term Neocrotálico as a result of his research, becoming his creative objective.
Starting from a dissertation on the interdependence between the micro and macro cosmos in the organic, or past and future in the cultural, and having the human being as an agent in between these dimensions; his work acquires metaphysical connotations that do not diminish his strength but strengthen his plastic power. The most recent works limit, for example, an interest in social migrations, as a result of the new world order and the contradictions it generates.
The combination of all these factors results in a work that not only captures in its meticulousness and detail, the proper tie between color, shape, and texture; rather, it has multiple and overlapping contents that it is important to recognize to further understand the richness contained in the material now presented.
This exhibition is just a selection of his work. It is divided into 2 parts or moments. One, the search that tries to show how this artist entered the plastic and conceptual investigation in a professional and successful way, the eclectic. To outline in the second part, the Neocrotálico, his style, a solid, seductive work committed to the context of art, society, and himself." | <urn:uuid:b21774e4-3765-46c2-88de-4779e0e8e1ec> | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | https://www.neocrotalic.com/news | 2021-05-10T06:44:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989115.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20210510064318-20210510094318-00517.warc.gz | en | 0.961051 | 623 |
Fortnite (Free) Season 6 is still going on with an all new Battle Pass and the regular updates haven’t slowed down at all. After 6.01 and then 6.02, Epic Games just pushed out 6.10 that adds a new vehicle, a new game mode option, and various fixes for iOS and Android devices. The highlight outside the new mode is the Quadcrasher. Watch the video for it below:
The Quadcrasher is a 2 person vehicle that has boost building up by driving. You can smash through buildings while boosting and even boost off ramps or cliffs. Interestingly enough, you can also smash into players launching them into the air. There is a new Events tab in game that will have online competitions open to all. These tournaments will have a set of dates and times for a competition and there will be a list of all upcoming competitions for players to plan accordingly. If you miss the first few tournaments, it is fine because each session has everyone starting out from scratch. Outside of those two additions, Android 7.0 and earlier devices get huge performance boosts. Both mobile platforms will have the first weapon picked up auto equipped by default. Check out the video below detailing the upcoming tournaments in Fortnite.
The update will go live on the App Store any time now but downtime is currently going on. If you do play Fortnite, we have a dedicated channel in our Discord. Make sure to join our Discord channel here to squad up and get some Victory Royales. If you play only on Nintendo Switch, you can now play with PS4 gamers as well thanks to Sony finally allowing true cross play. | <urn:uuid:a5bb5c1a-546b-40bc-98d4-c8bf9e8c85af> | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | https://toucharcade.com/2018/10/16/fortnite-patch-610-tournaments-events-quadcrasher-vehicle-android-performance/ | 2020-08-06T16:27:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439736972.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20200806151047-20200806181047-00515.warc.gz | en | 0.948719 | 333 |
As a morning news anchor for television station WKBT in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Jennifer Livingston was no stranger to the occasional disapproving call or email from viewers. After all, the news staff at the station encouraged viewer critiques, so it was easy to shrug off the criticisms that focused on her clothing choices or other insubstantial matters.
But the email from Kenneth Krause was impossible to dismiss:
It’s unusual that I see your morning show, but I did so for a very short time today. I was surprised indeed to witness that your physical condition hasn’t improved for many years. Surely you don’t consider yourself a suitable example for this community’s young people, girls in particular. Obesity is one of the worst choices a person can make and one of the most dangerous habits to maintain.
I leave you this note hoping that you’ll reconsider your responsibility as a local public personality to present and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Livingston and her husband, Mike Thompson, who is an evening anchorman at the same station, were angry. They felt that Krause’s email was beyond the pale of acceptable criticism. Livingston called it a “low blow,” even bullying, that demanded a reply. And reply they did.
Thompson posted the offending email on his Facebook account, immediately drawing an intense debate with more than 1,500 posts, most of them supportive of Livingston. “Let her know that she is very beautiful in the eyes of her fans, friends and extended family,” posted one woman, “because we not only see a beautiful lady on the outside but also on the inside. The jerk that sent the email is a pathetic loser.”
Some harshly judged Livingston for her size, saying it was “not okay” to be fat, cajoling, “Get moving, Jennifer!”
I am much more than a number on a scale.
Despite the majority of supportive posts she received, Livingston hadn’t yet had her say. On October 2, she devoted four minutes of airtime to face down her detractor. “Hundreds of people have taken their time to lift my spirits,” she said during her broadcast. “The truth is I am overweight. You can call me fat and yes, even obese on a doctor’s chart. To the person who wrote me that letter, do you think I don’t know that? You don’t know me. You are not a friend of mine. You are not a part of my family, and you... know nothing about me besides what you see on the outside – and I am much more than a number on a scale.”
Livingston also pointed out that October was National Anti-Bullying Month and cautioned parents to model kind behavior to their children, so as not to teach through example that bullying comments or behavior are okay. “To all of the children out there who feel lost, who are struggling with your weight, with the color of your skin, your sexual preference, your disability, even the acne on your face, listen to me right now. Do not let your self-worth be defined by bullies. Learn from my experience, that the cruel words of one are nothing compared to the shouts [of support] of many,” she added.
Not surprisingly, her bold on-air attack quickly went viral, and Livingston and her husband were soon guests on Good Morning America. During their airtime on GMA, Thompson defended his wife as an outstanding role model in every way, including to their three young daughters. He noted that she has a thyroid issue that makes it hard for her to lose weight, but that she has run triathlons and had recently participated in a 5-K run.
This cause célèbre with Jennifer Livingston underscores the extent to which our culture is steeped in the extremely damaging fixation with physical beauty, looking young, and the message that thinness is part of an ideal beauty type. While Krause may have thought he was doing a good thing in “encouraging” Livingston to slim down because of her public persona and de facto role as an example to girls in the community, he was out of line to pass judgment on a woman he had never met on the basis of poundage.
He failed to even consider how many people struggle against excess weight for a variety of reasons, both medically and emotionally. It also reveals the shallowness of the diversity imperative, which fixates on gender and racial equality, but not size.
Looks and Weight
It is hard not to fall prey to our fixation on looks. In 2011, Americans spent more than $10 billion (yes, billion) on cosmetic procedures, from liposuction to Botox injections, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Many of these services were purchased by job seekers worried that looking their age would hurt their chances of getting hired. That is sad as well as scary. While sensible people know better deep down, many of us still judge people based on looks, without considering the depth and dimensions of the person inside. No wonder there is increased bigotry and disdain against overweight individuals.
Livingston was hardly a vulnerable victim of someone more formidable than her.
On the other hand, Livingston’s assertion that she was bullied by the email writer is harder to accept. While she has become a sudden symbol for the anti-bullying brigade, Livingston was hardly a vulnerable victim of someone more formidable than her. In fact, her powerful and bold rebuttal proved she was more than equal to the task of answering back to harsh criticism.
In the process, she also garnered new-found prominence and become an inspiration to other plus-sized women who applaud her success as a TV anchor and cheer the fact that she has a loving and supportive husband and three children. Under these circumstances, I wouldn’t be surprised if it wasn’t Krause who might not be contemplating a move out of town.
Judaism teaches that our bodies were created by God and given to us to fulfill our potential during our lives. So yes, we absolutely should take care of our bodies and stay as healthy as we can. But our bodies are just the “housing” for the real people we are inside. We must know how to look at people beyond the superficial “skin deep” level before we can judge who the “real” role models in our society should be. | <urn:uuid:f683eac0-48de-48ef-b0aa-786be2bd6428> | CC-MAIN-2014-15 | http://www.aish.com/ci/s/Jennifer-Livingston-The-Fat-Anchor.html?s=mbaw | 2014-04-25T08:49:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1398223211700.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20140423032011-00234-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.979803 | 1,339 |
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Interesting links for Wednesday Apr 9, 2008:
- ScribeFire blog post editor, which is already incredible for streamlining blogging efforts, will have a great new feature: tabbed editing. That means that if you’re like me and tend to work on multiple posts simultaneously, ScribeFire will be an even greater productivity booster. There’s a preview release, before a general release. They’re looking for feedback before making tabbed editing available as an official feature.
- Jason Schuller at WP Elements has just released two slick WordPress themes, VideoFlick and Video Elements. VideoFlick is a video gallery theme similar to that used on Jason’s TrailerFlick site, where the home page shows movie posters. It has a number layout and color customization options, and is available under “donationware” terms, requiring a minimum US$5.00 donation. The Video Elements theme was once called the WPE Video Gallery Theme. It’s great for when you want to present both video and text. This theme costs $25.00, and future upgrades will be free. There are links to live demos for both themes on Jason’s site.
- Themelab has released The Transmission, also a WP theme. [via BlogPerfume] This free theme has eight different colors to choose from, and the design integrates the flickrRSS theme. There’s also space for a featured post, including an image.
- Is this weird or what? Yahoo! is going to present Google AdSense ads beside their search results [via SEOBook]. I wonder how this is going to sync with a takeover of Yahoo! by Microsoft.
- To have financial success as a freelancer, it’s important to separate want vs need purchases. But sometimes wants are also needs, or can be justified that way. Check out Skellie’s 12 guilt-free purchases for home offices. Gadgets tend to be one of my regular guilt purchases – when I had money – and one way to justify gadget purchases is to make sure they’re good for work tools.
- With a number of bloggers recently landing book deals, there might be an interest for others to do the same. WEBook is a new website that offers tools for eBook writing. This includes being able to offer sampler pages, embedding the PDF file into your feed, selling to readers, and so on. NorthxEast has a detailed explanation of how the WEBook site works.
- Zoe Marlowe writes about various online image editing tools over at Devlounge, including Adobe Photoshop Express, Picnik, FlauntR, and Kuler.
- With bloggers and freelancers sometimes on the go, using publicly available Wi-Fi is sometimes a necessity. Samuel Dean over at Web Worker Daily offers a few tips for keeping public Wi-Fi sessions secure.
- If you want to make the switch from a full-time salaried job to a self-employed web worker, have a look at Mike Gunderloy’s tips for funding your web work dream. Also keep an eye out at FreelanceSwitch for my article on a short savings guide for freelancers (which will be published sometime this week or early next).
- Graphic Push gives a scathing assessment of a new “crowdsourcing” site, 99Designs. The site apparently expects that designers will submit their designs for clients to consider, and if they “win”, they’ll get paid. I haven’t visited 99Designs to get a clearer picture, but if what Graphic Push is saying is true, then this is very bad news. Designers, like bloggers, will be working hard and getting nothing in return. Consider: if 10 designers submit their design and only 1 can “win” the job, what hope is there – especially if lots of clients decide they want to pursue this model of
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Special conditions: A great Romantic Hideaway for two - set in stunning bush/forest/farmland. top location. The Sofa Bed is in the lounge area and could be used for a child if required.
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1 x Queen bed
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Anglesey Self Catering cottage, Bryn Ffynnon, Tynygongl, sleeps 4
01244 352 197
Sleeps a maximum of: 4
Pricing From: £338.00
A cosy cottage near Benllech. A short drive to the beach
and local amenities. Wifi, wood burning stove.
Bryn Ffynnon is a bright and happy holiday cottage on Anglesey, perfect for making memories to last for years to come. Youâll be a short drive from Benllechâs Blue Flag beach but there are also great places to eat, attractions and walks nearby too! Thereâs a small but perfectly formed kitchen with everything you need to make cooking on holiday a breeze - an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and toaster are available. Also in the kitchen is a dining table and chairs.
In the sitting room there are comfortable sofas and a chair set around a wood burning stove, TV, radio, books and games to entertain you all. The bedrooms include double with pretty linen, storage for clothes, a bay window which lets in plenty of light and a full-length mirror (a feature that is sometimes overlooked!). Thereâs a further twin room, again with plenty of storage space for clothes and a full-length mirror.
The main bathroom has a bath with shower over, loo and wash hand basin. There is another loo and wash hand basin, too. The enclosed garden to the front of the holiday cottage is grassed and has shrubs.
At the back of Bryn Ffynnon is a patio area with garden furniture. There is parking for one car incorporating a garage and thereâs a storage shed for bikes, surfboards etc. In the area surrounding Bryn Ffynnon you will find some lovely restaurants, pubs and cafes.
The stunning beach and eateries of Red Wharf Bay are a must-visit and Moelfre is a pretty village thatâs worth a visit - head to the lifeboat station and have a stroll here. Benllech, itself has a small Tesco Express and places to eat, as well as a gorgeous sandy beach. The Snowdonia National Park isnât far away either if you would like to make the most of your break in North Wales.
Bryn Ffynnon is a holiday cottage in a great location for exploring the best this region has to offer.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, toaster
Wood burning stove, TV, radio, books and games
Bed linen and towels provided
Off road parking for 1 car
High chair, travel cot
Shops, beach and cafes 5 minute drive
Note: while all the accommodation is on ground level there are steps leading to the entrance
Get an Ordnance Survey map covering the Tynygongl area.
Nearest AttractionsHeritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest
St Gallgo's Church - 1.9 miles (Historic Church)
Lligwy Burial Chamber - 2.5 miles (Prehistoric Site)
Din Lligwy Ancient Settlement - 2.6 miles (Prehistoric Site)
Hen Capel Lligwy - 2.7 miles (Historic Church)
Castell Aberlleiniog - 6.9 miles (Castle)
Beaumaris, St Mary and St Nicholas - 7 miles (Historic Church)
Llaneilian Church - 7.1 miles (Historic Church)
Beaumaris Castle - 7.2 miles (Castle)
Bryn Celli Ddu - 7.4 miles (Prehistoric Site)
Penmon Cross - 7.6 miles (Historic Church)
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The effect of thermomechanical ageing (TMA) treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of 2218 Al alloy has been studied. This was followed by hardness measurements and transmission electron metallography (TEM). The 2218 Al alloy was given various thermomechanical ageing treatments including partial peak ageing, warm rolling and further ageing to peak hardness level. Without thermomechanical treatment the peak hardness value was 130 VHN. With thermomechanical treatment there was an overall improvement in hardness. This is attributed to the combined effect of dislocation precipitate networks and the fineness of
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Thin films of Y-Ba-Cu-O material have been prepared by rf diode sputtering using a single oxide target on strontium titanate substrates kept at an ambient temperature. It was found difficult to attain stoichiometry of the films identical to that of the target due to resputtering of the films. The influence of sputtering parameters such as target-substrate distance, rf power, gas pressure and substrate temperature in attaining a particular stoichiometry of the film has been studied. The I–V characteristics of the bridges show Shapiro steps when the bridges are irradiated with microwave radiations. The thin film bridges have the dimensions larger than coherence length; thus all the Josephson effect features are understood to arise due to intergranular junctions.
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Many semiconductor integrated circuit manufacturing processes require high dose of implantation at very low energies. Conventional beam line ion implantation system suffers from low beam current at low energies, therefore, cannot be used economically for high dose applications. Plasma immersion ion implantation (PIII) is emerging as a potential technique for such implantations. This method offers high dose rate irrespective of implantation energy. In the present study nitrogen ions were implanted using PIII in order to modify the properties of silicon and some refractory metal films. Oxidation behaviour of silicon was observed for different implantation doses. Diffusion barrier properties of refractory barrier metals were studied for copper metallization.
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The scattering from moisture rough surface with spheroidal dust particles having surface with spheroidal dust particles has recently received much attention. In part due to the recent prediction and observation of the spheroidal dust particles in rough surfaces under elastic wave by the Kirchhoff scattering model and scalar approximation with slope. Our analysis shows that the scattering depends on the moisture (2–4.5%) with spheroidal dust particles. At slightly moisture rough surface the dielectric properties increase with change in field amplitude in a rough surface with spheroidal dust particles.
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The effect of introducing a thin Mo2C (30 nm) layer between Ti and Cu on the thermal stability of Si/SiO2/Ti/Cu system was studied using four-point probe (FPP), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energydispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques. The measured value of the sheet resistance in the bi-layered diffusion barrier structure does not show any change up to an annealing temperature of 750°C. The sheet resistance when measured after annealing at 800°C marginally increases but less than twice its value at room temperature. The XRD analysis indicated no copper diffusion and the formation of Cu3Si phase up to 800°C. The bi-layered barrier structure annealed at elevated temperature shows copper-depleted and agglomerated regions. The sheet resistance measurement, study of surface morphology and the XRD analysis confirm that the insertion of thin Mo2C layer increases the thermal stability of the system from 400°C to 750°C. The increased thermal stability of the system is ascribed to longer diffusion path length in the bi-layered system probably because of grain boundaries mismatch at Ti–Mo2C interface.
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“While federal grant recipients have until December 26, 2014 to start complying with the new rules, they will need to begin assessing the impact of the changes now to ensure processes and controls are updated by the end of the year,” explains Heather Acker, lead webinar presenter and partner in Baker Tilly’s state and local government assurance practice. “Recipients should assess where they are today to gain an understanding of what the biggest areas of change in their organization will be. They need to be alert for additional guidance through the granting agencies and develop an action plan for implementing the changes and educating key personnel, management, board members and subrecipients.”
The grant reform consolidates eight individual circulars into one 700-page “super circular” that is intended to reduce administrative burden and help organizations mitigate risk by bolstering the integrity of grant accounting and reporting. The changes are also intended to heighten focus on the organization’s ability to achieve their mission through program performance results.
Some of the key areas of change getting the most attention include revisions to personnel time and effort reporting requirements, internal control guidance, changes to indirect cost rates, modernization of records, and an increase in the threshold requiring a single audit to $750,000.
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You might have read in the news lately that ETS has tested DPF technology on two of its low floor diesel buses. But what exactly is a DPF and what can it do? What can it not do? Find out the facts about the DPF here.
What is a DPF?
DPF stands for "Diesel Particulate Filter". It is a device that can be installed into the exhaust system of a diesel engine to "filter out" a portion of the particles of combustion known as "soot" or "particulate matter". These particles are mostly too small to be seen with the naked eye, although on older diesel engines the largest of them are visible as black smoke. The particles are harmful to human health and have been linked to lung ailments, cancer and heart disease.
The DPF is also known by the names "particulate trap" and "trap oxidizer". Probably the most popular DPF is one developed by the Catalytic Systems Division of Johnson Matthey known as the CRT or Continuously Regenerating Trap. This device has the ability to 'clean' itself of the collected particulate automatically.
How does it work?
Most DPF devices employ a round ceramic filter mounted in a metal canister to trap the diesel particulate. To clean or regenerate the filter, the collected particles must be "burned off" or oxidized. In some cases, this involves using electricity and compressed air, and may be accomplished while the vehicle is in motion or at a maintenance facility.
The popular CRT device relies on the principle that particulate matter can be oxidized or "burned off" at lower temperatures in the presence of nitrogen dioxide than in oxygen. It uses two chambers. The first contains a substrate coated with the precious metal platinum. The platinum acts as a catalyst to convert nitrogen oxide in the exhaust stream to nitrogen dioxide by oxidation. The second chamber contains the ceramic filter. When the engine reaches operating temperature and the nitrogen dioxide from the first chamber passes through the ceramic filter, the collected particulate is "burned off". This "burn off" reduces the particle material to gases like carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide and various types of inorganic dusts ("ash") such as iron, zinc, copper and calcium oxides.
The CRT requires very little maintenance. Cleaning of the chamber housing the filter element to remove ash deposits about once a year is the only regular maintenance requirement.
Most particulate traps have a requirement for diesel fuel with reduced sulphur content. The CRT requires ultra low sulphur diesel (ULSD), containing less than 50 ppm sulphur.
What does the DPF do for emissions and our health?
The DPF traps diesel soot particles down to about 2.5 microns in diameter. This is the range of particles that most tests measure. The DPF reduces particulate emissions in this size range on the order of about 60-70% over a non-DPF-equipped engine. This reduction in particles has obvious public health benefits, since particulate is one of the two most hazardous emissions released by diesel engines.
The DPF has also been shown to concurrently reduce specific hydrocarbon emissions such as non-methanous hydrocarbons (NMHC) and carbon monoxide. The reduction of these emissions also has health and environmental benefits.
What can the DPF not do, and does it have negative repercussions?
While the DPF does make a meaningful improvement to the emissions profile of the diesel engine, it is important to recognize that it is NOT a 'magic pill' that can turn the diesel into a zero emission engine. Even when equipped with a DPF, diesel engines still produce significant pollution. Because of the cruder nature of diesel fuel, research in the area of exhaust aftertreatment technologies likely has the potential to make a bigger difference in 'cleaning up' gasoline and CNG engines (whose emissions have a lower toxicity in the first place) than diesel engines.
The particles not trapped by the DPF (released into the air) are mostly ultrafine nanoparticles. These are precisely the particles that present the greatest threat to human health. The mucous membranes of the lungs are better at dealing with larger particles than ultrafine ones. Ultrafine nanoparticles pass easily through the lung's mucous membranes, carrying toxins and carcinogens directly into the bloodstream and circulating them throughout the body.
The DPF does not have a significant effect on nitrogen oxide emissions. NOx is the second of the two most harmful constituents of diesel exhaust. NOx has a toxic effect on red blood cells, and it combines with moisture in the lungs to form nitric acid. Exposure to nitrogen oxides can cause or exacerbate respiratory problems. NOx adsorber catalysts to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions are still in the development stage.
Tests show benzene emissions from diesel engines equipped with DPF devices are variable. Benzene is a strong carcinogen. In addition, mutagens (which cause genetic mutations and birth defects) are still detectable in the exhaust of DPF equipped vehicles, although there appears to be some reduction.
The use of DPF devices actually increases carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. CO2 is the primary gas associated with global warming, and its reduction is targeted by the Kyoto Protocol. The additional CO2 is created both through the operation of the DPF itself, as well as through the production of ultra low sulphur diesel fuel (ULSD). In addition, using ULSD results in slightly poorer fuel efficiency (despite its higher cost), which contributes to higher fuel consumption and an increase in CO2 emissions.
DPF does not reduce the noise associated with the operation of diesel engines in large vehicles such as buses and trucks. The noise associated with diesel engines, particularly in high traffic areas as well as for maintenance personnel, has been identified as a health concern.
The precious metals (like platinum, rhodium, palladium) used in exhaust aftertreatment devices slowly erode over time and are released into the atmosphere. These precious metals have been discovered imbedded in the ice in Greenland. Platinum, the precious metal used in the CRT and many automobile catalytic converters, shows a 40-fold increase since about 1976. It has been demonstrated that these metals have entered the food chain in many parts of the world, making this a global problem.
There is no doubt that Diesel Particulate Filters do reduce some of the harmful effects of diesel emissions, and this is beneficial. But the DPF does not make the diesel bus a substitute for cleaner, quieter and proven electric technologies like trolleybuses and electric light rail. Wherever possible, zero emission technologies using wind, solar or water power, should be actively promoted and implemented to preserve our environment, protect our health, and ensure our quality of life.
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"Green Diesel is Harmful To Earth." Belfast Telegraph, November 18, 2000.
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Canto no V
29 Oct 1933 -
Syd Ball was born in Adelaide, and has exhibited his work in Australia and internationally for almost 50 years and in Sydney since his first solo exhibition at Watters Gallery in 1966. He was Senior Lecturer in Art at the City Art Institute (now COFA) from 1974-88, and currently lives at works at Glenorie on Sydney’s outskirts.
Ball studied printmaking in Adelaide and America, and it has been a recurring feature of his work, influencing and being influenced in turn by his painting.
colour screenprint on ivory laid paper
50.2 x 38.9 cm image
Signature & date
Signed l.r., pencil "... SYDNEY BALL".
Gift of the artist 2010. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Not on display
© Sydney Ball. Courtesy of the artist and Sullivan+Strumpf, Sydney.
Where the work was made
Referenced in 4 publications
Janine Burke., Sydney Ball survey 1965-1975, 'The paintings of Sydney Ball', Newcastle, 1975. General reference.
Anne Loxley, Sydney Ball: the colour paintings 1963-2007, 'Sydney interview, pg. 13-15, Penrith, 2008. General reference.
Victoria Lynn, Sydney Ball - Prints: Cantos + Stains, Sydney, 2008. General reference.
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By Elisa Aaltola,John Hadley
This well timed choice of essays brings jointly new concept and important views on key subject matters in animal ethics, foregrounding questions in terms of ethical prestige, ethical epistemology and ethical psychology. Is an individualistic method dependent upon capacities tips to floor the ethical prestige of non-human animals or may still philosophers pursue relational views? What does it suggest to “know” animals and “speak” for them? what's the position of feelings akin to disgust, empathy, and love, in animal ethics and the way does emotion tell the rationalism inherent in analytic animal ethics theory?
The assortment goals to increase the scope of animal ethics, rendering it extra which include vital modern philosophical issues and pushing the self-discipline in new directions.
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Photoshop was extremely difficult, especially since at first I was working with a corrupted Photoshop, but even when I switched to a working program it took me a long time to figure out the steps. Picmonkey is much easier, but of course has less options than Photoshop does. However, I definitely do prefer Photoshop over Paint which is ridiculously limited. Also, my full body shot came out wrong as I came to realize my feet were not showing and that would be hard to place into a photo, so I had a friend retake it later in the day. On a more positive note, I have gotten the hang of getting rid of the background using the magic eraser tool and the regular eraser tool. I’ve also discovered that the polygonal lasso tool is useful for placing images in the right spot on a background. The most difficult part was trying to get rid of an object in the background. The spot healing tool told me to use option to select a source point. I looked that up on Google and apparently I’m supposed to use the option on the keyboard. I still don’t think I did that right. The filters are fairly easy to use. A really helpful tip for using Photoshop is to make sure the right layer is selected and to save your work. While this was an extremely frustrating experience, I see that there is so much potential with Photoshop to create amazing images that I hope to learn how to use it more efficiently in the future, although that might take me awhile. Check out my original and edited photos!
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Alabama Water Plan
The Alabama Rivers Alliance advocates for a comprehensive sustainable water management plan to protect our state’s natural resources, specifically our 132,000+ miles of rivers and streams.
Alabama is the only state among its neighbors without a comprehensive water management plan. The Alabama Rivers Alliance has long advocated the development of such a plan as a necessary step toward protecting our natural resources. That work has begun to gain traction.
You, as a citizen and river advocate, are an important stakeholder in this effort, and it is crucial that your voice is heard in this process. We encourage you to stay involved and respond to our Action Alerts! The hard work WILL pay off!
There is currently no mechanism in place and no agency with responsibility to protect flowing waters in our State. In 1990, the Alabama Water Resources Study Commission warned that without action, water would become the limiting factor for growth in Alabama. Our current law, the Alabama Water Resources Act, does not go far enough. While it created the Office of Water Resources, it did not give it the ability to protect water. Because of the catastrophic droughts in 2007, the Alabama Legislature formed the Permanent Joint Legislative Committee for Water Policy and Management to develop a sustainable plan for Alabama.
How the Alabama Rivers Alliance works toward the goal of a sustainable, comprehensive water management plan for Alabama:
2016 : Focus Panels
2012-2015: Alabama Rivers Alliance hosts Water Policy Symposia & attends public meetings
- Birmingham, October 9, 2014
- Tuscaloosa, September 26, 2014
- Montgomery, March 7, 2014
- Gadsden, November 15, 2013
- Dothan, August 8, 2013
- Huntsville, June 28, 2013
- Auburn, AL May 10, 2013
- Mobile, January 29, 2013
- Birmingham, August 2, 2012
Throughout August, momentum towards comprehensive water policy and management plan continued to move forward. There have been three public meetings held around the state emphasizing the need for everyone’s input to ensure Governor Bentley’s directive to create a December 2013 water management plan:
- August 15th: Auburn Water Resources Center Irrigation Summit was attended by more than 200 participants, including Alabama Rivers Alliance Program Director Mitch Reid. This meeting stressed the need for water management programs for farmers and irrigation. The leaders of this effort recognize the need for a comprehensive water management plan and are working in conjunction with the Alabama Water Agencies Working Group.
- August 23rd: Joint Legislative Committee on Water Policy and Management Meeting discussed the role of the committee in the upcoming legislative session. This meeting drew over 65 people and was held in Montgomery. Mitch Reid, Alabama Rivers Alliance program director, presented on our efforts to examine potential legislation that supports the governor’s directive. Other presentations highlighted the uncertainty of our current water laws and the necessity for a comprehensive water management plan that balances competing water interests.
The Alabama Water Agencies Working Group released a report, , and they need feedback. Specific comments on the Water Management Issues in Alabama document can be provided by letter, email, or in person to any member of the AlabamaWater Agencies Working Group (AWAWG). AWAWG member agencies are available to meet with you or your group in person to review the report and receive any input. If you are a member of a group, developing a consensus within your group will maximize the efficiency and impact of your input.
- We submitted our comments on November 1, 2012. Click here to read them.
- Here’s who to contact with your feedback:
- Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industry–Glen Zorn,
- Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources–Stan Cook,
- Alabama Department of Environmental Management–Lance LeFleur,
- Geological Survey of Alabama–Pat O’Neil firstname.lastname@example.org | Bennet Bearden,
- Alabama Office of Water Resources — Brian Atkins, Brian.Atkins@adeca.alabama.gov | Tom Littlepage Tom.Littlepage@adeca.alabama.gov
- Office of the State Climatologist — John Christy, email@example.com | Dick McNider McNider@nsstc.uah.edu
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- Protect the chemical, physical and biological Integrity of Alabama’s water resources through a state “instream flow” policy
- Incorporate these flow protection into a comprehensive sustainable water management plan
- Ensure that the states plan is grounded in science, utilizes adaptive management, and includes meaningful opportunities for public participation
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Compared to years ago, a lot of people are now choosing to work from home. Tasks such as completing survey sites, such as Opinion Outpost and Swagbucks, are very attractive these days. This convenience has been brought about by modern technology. Because of this, you can have the opportunity to work and earn money without the need to commute to your office. This is not just beneficial for you, as a whole, but also benefits the environment as well. By means of working at home, you are actually helping out in alleviating congestion in many towns and cities most especially during peak hours.
Also, the environment is benefited every time a transaction is done over the internet. It eliminates the need to travel, thus allowing us to communicate and conference even without the need to add carbon footprints in the environment. Of course, it can be expected that working at home still needs energy. Every little move that we make can still affect our environment in specific ways. For instance, the amount of paper that we do print out, including our computers that are left turned on for countless hours all have an impact on the environment. The good news is that, we can still do something about it.
Email Documents Instead of Printing
A lot of documents that we send through post may be sent through the Internet via email. Even those documents that need to be signed may also be emailed. These days, more and more companies have accepted this type of documentation. All that is needed is the use of a basic software which is only available through the use of the Internet, including PDF readers, as well as software for word processing. These applications are already available to most of us already. As a matter of fact, even hard copies of the documents may be scanned and emailed, eliminating the need to send them by post.
Use Modes for Power Saving
Since computers can actually take a longer time for booting up, a lot of us actually tend to leave them on for extended periods of time, even though we may not be using them. Most often, the consequences include burning energy without any reason; thus contributing to the overall amount of carbon dioxide that is being introduced to the atmosphere.
Computers usually come with power saving modes. Even though you might end up forgetting about it at times, eco-buttons are there to help you out. With the help of eco-buttons, your computer can be powered down to energy saving mode, allowing for it to boot up in just a few seconds, instead of completing a complete reboot.
Another good idea is a standby saving device. This can make sure that your printer, monitor, as well as other devices do not stay on standby mode when your personal computer is off. Most often, a lot of these devices may remain on, consuming large amount of energy even though you may not be doing anything. All of these things can certainly be of big help to the environment.
We know that global warming is an event where gases, mainly composed of carbon dioxides, traps the heat that was supposed to escape Earth’s atmosphere towards the space. We all know that we use fossil fuels that emit carbon, add to it the destruction of forests to create plantations and pastures, carbon continuously accumulates, increasing the greenhouse effect, which is the primary cause of global warming.
Scientists have spent decades finding out the causes of global warming, they found that natural events and cycles has an effect to this. However, the staggering amount of carbon dioxide emission produced by humans, yes, that’s us, is the main reason of the climactic global warming effect that we can feel right now and it could have a cataclysmic impact not only to us, but the Earth itself.
The Sun Could Be the Cause
Is it really the sun? There’s a valid point on this one because after all, the Sun is the most powerful emitter of heat in our solar system. But scientists measured and found out that there’s very slight difference to the massive energy output that the sun produces, so little that it’s really insignificant. Upon further and more research, only human works are found to be the main cause.
Fossil Fuel Burning
This is one of the major causes of global warming all around the world. Every day, billions of vehicles use fossil fuels, which greatly contributes to the global warming. It’s also used to generate electricity in most parts of the world. When oil, gas and/or coal burns, the result is their carbon content gets mixed in the oxygen present in the air creating carbon dioxide. And with the continuous 24/7 nonstop emission of this all around the world, our situation only worsens.
When we cut plants and trees, we reduce the carbon dioxide absorbers. Let us not forget elementary science that plants and trees absorb carbon dioxide and releases oxygen in return to balance the atmosphere and make it better suited for living organisms. We all know that this process is called photosynthesis. In addition to reducing carbon dioxide absorbers, the stored carbons in them are converted back to carbon dioxide when they’re burnt or removed.
Many parts of the world don’t have proper disposal of wastes. This includes chemical organic and consumer wastes, which could be deadly not only for our atmosphere but also to the environment and wildlife. When garbage like paper, food and vegetables decay in landfills, carbon dioxide and methane are produced. This also happens in sewers.
Most industrial processes induce a variety of greenhouse gases, which further contributes to the greenhouse effects that’s causing global warming. Also, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which are synthetic compounds that are largely used in a number of applications, damage the ozone layer aside from being part of the greenhouse gas family.
Global warming is a serious phenomenon that could bring cataclysmic effects to the Earth’s climate, no, not in the form of scorching heat but in the form of climate change. It’s the cumulative effect of greenhouse gases, which are composed of carbon dioxide and methane. Basically, they trap heat inside Earth’s atmosphere, which normally goes out into the space. This results to, obviously, warmer temperature on Earth’s surface.
As I have said earlier, global warming isn’t all about the increase in Earth’s temperature. It’s all about climate change, the changes that happens not only in temperature but also in the environment, atmosphere and climate as a whole. But what are they specifically? Let’s take a look.
Weather patterns are greatly affected by global warming. Higher temperatures can increase drought and forest fires leading to the devastation of flora and fauna. It could also induce more category 4 and 5 hurricanes, which could wipe anything on their wake.
Because the weather is heavily affected, climate became very unstable, causing chaotic disruption in weather systems all over the world. Deadly heat waves caused massive deaths in Europe particularly the 2003 European heat wave that killed 70,000 individuals. In addition to that, warmer weather allows deadly mosquitoes to travel easily in great distances bringing harmful diseases to us. Plus, the increased carbon dioxide in the air aggravates asthma as well as allergies. And because global warming affects weather, disastrous typhoons and could affect sanitation, kill people and more
Wildlife Shall Shatter
Because wild fires will become a prominent event in Global warming, expect that many wild animals will be affected. Many creatures will lose home and others will get extinct. Rising temperatures will ravage coral reefs, which is the primary shelter of most fish. Without coral reefs, many kinds of fish will vanish on a certain spot, disrupting the ecosystem. This great effect on the state of ecosystem will push many species to get extinct, especially those who won’t be able to adapt to the climate change. It’s predicted that more than a million species could get exterminated if the pattern of global warming continues until 2050.
Melting of Glaciers and the Sea Levels
Within the past century, studies have revealed that polar ice caps have been declining in size. And this contributes to the rise of sea levels. There’s also a study that revealed where there will be no ice on the arctic summers on 2040 and sea levels will rise up to 23 inches by 2100 if current global warming trend continues. This could have a disastrous result on coastal wetlands, barrier islands and places lower than sea level. Some islands could even be obliterated from the map if this continues.
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There are no easy answers when it comes to memory loss disease known as Alzheimer’s. It can be a painful experience for everyone involved, not just the sufferer. A brain disease that causes the gradual loss of memory, reasoning, and thinking skills, it is sometimes even harder on the family member watching their loved one lose his/her mental faculties than it is on the Alzheimer’s patient him/herself.
It can be scary to admit that someone in your life is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, but the faster it is diagnosed, the quicker the patient can start some brain exercises and other devices to slow the disease’s advance. Below are some warning symptoms of Alzheimer’s. If you notice them in yourself or someone close to you, it is probably time to consult a doctor.
Daily life is disrupted by memory loss.
Memory loss is the most common and well-known symptom of Alzheimer’s. While we all can be forgetful, those developing Alzheimer’s will frequently forget recently learned information and dates or events. Some people start asking for instructions or information over and over again, which can be frustrating for the people around them.
Confusing time and/or place.
While it is not atypical for aging people to get confused about the day of the week, he/she probably figures it out quickly. But people with Alzheimer’s will often lose track of not just dates, but also seasons and the passage of time. They may be confused as to where they physically are and how they arrived at that location.
Making a bad decision here and there is normal for anyone, regardless of age. But people with Alzheimer’s disease may begin to make more and more poor choices. They may make bad decisions when dealing with money, for example. Some will donate to charities they otherwise would not have, while others buy whatever the telemarketer on the end is selling. Some people suffering from the disease will also start paying less attention to personal hygiene and grooming.
Sometimes people who develop Alzheimer’s start to experience changes in their personalities. This can be very disconcerting for their loved ones. Patients will sometimes get sudden mood swings and become emotional, usually angry or upset, though there has been no particular trigger. Formerly outgoing, gregarious people will start to isolate themselves and stop participating in hobbies and activities. Sadly, many develop unfounded suspicions of the people surrounding them, including family members and caretakers.
The trouble with planning and problem-solving.
Everyone makes occasional errors, whether in figuring out the tip on a meal or balancing a checkbook. But people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease will notice a pattern of increasing difficulty following plans or working with numbers. Once simple tasks like balancing a family checkbook, paying monthly utility bills, or following an old recipe become challenging. Many will develop trouble concentrating, and some will notice that what once was quick and easy is now long and hard.
Difficulty comprehending spatial relationships and visual images.
Many people develop cataracts as they age, or require stronger prescriptions for their glasses. This is normal. But for many people, vision trouble can be a warning sign of Alzheimer’s. This can come in the form of trouble reading, recognizing colors or contrast, and judging distances. These kinds of vision problems make driving dangerous, so if you are experiencing any of them, see a doctor promptly.
Challenges with words, both spoken and written.
One of the most troubling symptoms for some Alzheimer’s patients is when they start to experience new problems with speaking and writing. They find they can’t follow or join the friendly conversation. They will sometimes stop speaking mid-sentence without any idea as to how to continue their thoughts. Many struggles particularly with vocabulary, finding it extra difficult to find the right word, even when it is a common one they would normally know.
Generally odd behavior.
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Today we have a question from reader AM who is inquiring about investing in stocks.
So I have a financial question and if you already have an article about it I apologize, send my way! Do you have some of your money in aggressive stocks? If so which ones and how much? I’ve obviously been able to save money and it’s not making money sitting in the bank. I don’t want to invest in real estate yet but want to with stocks. Any advice would be amazing. Thank you!!
To answer reader AM’s question, yes I do have some of my money in stocks, a lot of it in fact. But the first thing you have to do is differentiate money for retirement from money for everything else. The reason why this is important is because most people don’t come close to maxing out their tax advantaged retirement accounts. I think a minimum of 20% of your pre-tax income is a good figure to contribute to your retirement accounts. But whatever percentage you do contribute, that money should be thought of as a very long term investment.
Asset Allocation 101
In my retirement accounts (401(k), Roth IRA and HSA) I use a fairly aggressive 90% Stocks/10% Bonds allocation. A good starting point for determining your asset allocation is to hold your age in bonds. So if you’re a 30 year old investor, you should hold 30% Bonds and 70% stocks. It’s easy to take on a high allocation of stocks (>50%) when things are going well but what would you do if your stock investments went down by 50% next year?
Most people think they can stomach investing in stocks but when the market goes down, they sell and when the market goes up, they buy (that’s not what you’re supposed to do). That’s why it’s so important to educate yourself about the history of the stock market and understand the basics of investment theory.
If you’re considering putting a significant amount of money in stocks I would recommend The Boglehead’s Guide to Investing. You can read a review here but it’s one of the best books for beginner investors.
When I hear the term ‘investing in stocks’ I think of my retirement accounts but not everyone thinks like that. In this case, I think reader AM is more concerned with what to do with the money sitting in her bank account. Let’s assume that she already has some money going towards retirement and now wants to know how she can invest in stocks in her after-tax accounts (after-tax accounts are just normal brokerage accounts that you would set up with money from your bank account and pay capital gains taxes on).
The thing you have to keep in mind though is that investing in stocks is not a short term thing. I’m not going to ‘retire’ until I’m 65 (it will be A LOT sooner than that) so my investment horizon is 30-40 years and that means I could care less what happens to the market in the next 5-10 years. But in today’s low interest rate market a lot of investors are looking for higher yields.
My Bank Pays 0.1% Interest
If your bank is paying you 0.1% interest, then the first thing you should do is switch to an online bank 🙂 But in all seriousness, even online banks aren’t paying much more than 1-2% on guaranteed investments like CD’s. If inflation is at 3% that means that your savings account is actually losing money every year. So what’s the solution?
A lot of people think that investing in stocks or even bonds is the solution in a low interest rate market. And while it’s true that they will likely give you a higher return, we know that there will be more risk. If you can only get a guaranteed 1-2% return on your money, you know that there will be a proportionate amount (and sometimes more on crappy investments) of risk on any investment that is expected to return 7-10%. So what that means is the higher return you plan on getting, the more risk there will be. There is no getting around this, risk and return are ALWAYS related.
Everyone should read the last two sentences again just to make sure it sinks in.
So What to do?
If you’ve taken the time to educate yourself and you understand the risk of investing in stocks, then it’s time to figure out what to invest in. I mainly invest in low cost index funds so that’s what I generally recommend. In this case, I think reader AM would be well suited to invest in a low cost S&P 500 Index Fund (like VTI) or Total Market Fund (like VOO). I like Vanguard funds but there are lots of funds out there that do the same thing. Just make sure that the fund is passively managed and it has a low expense ratio (.1% or less is good in my book).
As far as individual stocks, I don’t invest in individual stocks but there are lots of people who do (maybe even most people?). But based off nearly every study out there, most people are doing a bad job with their investments so I would probably avoid what most people are doing.
The only caveat here is that this analysis all depends on how much money reader AM is contributing to her retirement accounts. If you’re not maxing out your retirement accounts, there’s really no point in investing in stocks in your after tax accounts since you’re giving up all that preferential tax treatment. Stocks are not a good short term investment so generally they’re better suited in tax advantaged retirement accounts.
So in summary, I’m glad that reader AM is taking the first steps to educate herself about investing. Honestly, it’s a lot of work to figure it all out but it could mean the difference between retiring early or working until you’re 75 and in my book that’s worth it. Once you understand the basics of investing, the fun part will start and you’ll get to pick out all of your investments and watch them grow (hopefully).
Investing is easy when things are going well since you can pretty much do anything and see positive returns but where it gets tough is when things aren’t going so well. You might think that you’re a risky investor until your first bear market causes your retirement accounts to lose 50% of its value. That’s when the good are separated from the bad. If you have a solid investment background and know that the markets will eventually come back you’ll be a lot less likely to sell and shoot yourself in the foot. You can’t predict when stocks are going to go up or down but bad investors buy high/sell low. Good investors buy and hold for the long run.
Readers what do you think AM should do with her investments? Does it make sense to invest in stocks in after tax accounts if you’re not maxing out your retirement accounts? I don’t think so..
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KEEPING WHAT’S HIS
Porter Brothers Trilogy #1
Releasing September 29th, 2015
Young Ink Press
The Porter Brother’s were raised to live and die by Three Rules
One, a Porter stands his ground
Two, a Porter leaves no enemy standing
Sutton Creech was a cheat and a liar. Tate Porter had found that out when he was eighteen, and he had no intention of letting her make a fool out of him again. He didn’t care how much pain he saw in her eyes or how old memories tugged at his unforgiving heart until, the night a hidden secret is revealed and everything Tate had believed about their past is shattered, proving he had let the woman he loved get away.
Between trying to protect his family and running their pot growing business, Tate doesn’t have time to play the “Nice Guy”. He’d just have to remember the most important rule his father had given them: A Porter always keeps what’s his.
“How long you staying?”
“I haven’t made up my mind yet,” Sutton answered.
“Your parents must be glad you’ve come home for a visit.”
Sutton remained quiet as she turned back to the door, placing her hand on the door knob. “Thanks again for helping me inside.”
Tate’s brow rose at her abrupt dismissal. Going back through the door, he placed a hand on it before
she could close it behind him.
“I wouldn’t stay out here too late. It’s not safe,” he warned.
This time, it was her turn to lift a brow in his direction. “Don’t tell me you’re still growing weed and keeping poachers away.”
Tate’s face flushed angrily. “When did you become a bitch?”
Sutton gave him a mocking smile. “I’m not eighteen anymore.”
His eyes roved over her body insultingly. “No, you’re not. I hope you’re not planning on seeing Cash while you’re in town. He’s married to Rachel now, and I don’t want you causing trouble for my sister.”
“I know, and I have no intention of seeking out Cash.” Sutton lost her smile. Cash wasn’t why she was here.
“Good. They’re happy, and they don’t need you trying to stir up trouble.”
“Since you want to talk straight, I’ll reciprocate. I’ll repeat what I said: I have no intention of seeing Cash. I won’t say it was good seeing you again, Tate, because it wasn’t.” Sutton slammed the door and locked it. She held her breath, listening for sounds from the other side of the door. It was several minutes before she heard him walking away.
“I was born in a small town in Kentucky. My family began poor, but worked their way to owning a restaurant. My mother was one of the best cooks I have ever known, and she instilled in all her children the value of hard work, and education.
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San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum threw a no-hitter against the Padres for the second time in two years, allowing just one walk in a 4-0 win Thursday afternoon at AT&T Park.
The only baserunner Lincecum (6-5) allowed was a second-inning walk to Chase Headley. He retired the final 23 batters in an effort that took 113 pitches.
Lincecum is only the second pitcher in Major League history to throw two no-hitters against the same team (Cleveland’s Addie Joss tossed no-no's against the Chicago White Sox in 1908 and 1910).
Last year's no-hitter came on July 13 at Petco Park, a 9-0 Giants win. Lincecum wasn't nearly as sharp in that game, striking out 13 but walking four and hitting a batter while throwing 148 pitches.
Today he was in control the entire game, not really needing any great plays from his defense. He put down the Padres quietly in order in the ninth inning with a strikeout and a pair of weak groundouts.
Will Venable's grounder to second sealed the deal as Lincecum's teammates celebrated around him.
"He had great concentration, great focus," said Giants manager Bruce Bochy. "Rarely you say that, but it's the third inning and I said, 'Son of a gun, this guy is really, really locked in.' You see those great athletes, when they get in that zone, and he just looked like he was in that zone early in the ball game."
Lincecum finished with six strikeouts. As if that wasn't impressive enough, he had a pair of hits at the plate.
A two-time Cy Young Award winner, Lincecum has struggled this season. He came into the game with a 4.90 ERA, allowing opponents to hit .273 on the season. But against a Padres team that is dead last in baseball in runs scored, batting average and sluggin percentage, his effort was more than enough.
"I think his secondary stuff was outstanding," Padres manager Bud Black said. "We couldn't be patient enough on some pitches, but he threw a great game."
Padres starter Ian Kennedy (5-9) took the loss, allowing four runs on nine hits in 6 2/3 innings. Buster Posey's two-run double in the seventh inning broke the game open for the Giants. Kennedy struck out eight.
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Speculating on the Supreme Court's intentions based solely on oral arguments is inherently risky. Justices will often hint at their intentions, but that only fuels more speculation, not firm expectations.
That said, at least for now, all we have to go on is what the justices themselves asked and argued, and for now, the consensus seems to be ... there is no consensus. NBC's Pete Williams was in the chamber, and for those who can't watch clips online, he told viewers:
"Number one, it's quite obvious the U.S. Supreme Court is not prepared to issue any kind of sweeping ruling about gay rights. No member of the Court seemed to be very interested in that. Secondly, the Supreme Court, both liberals and conservatives, seems to be worried about writing a decision that will apply to any state outside California. Now, the proponents for the four gay couples that brought this case are really urging the Supreme Court to say that marriage is such a fundamental right that no state can constitutionally deny same-sex couples the right to marry. There seems to be very little eagerness from any members of the Court to embrace that broad of a ruling."So then you go to the fallback, which is argued by the Obama administration. They're basically saying any state like California that gives all of the rights of marriage -- right to adopt, the rights, all the benefits except for the word 'marriage' -- their argument is any sate that does that is unconstitutionally discriminating by holding back the word 'marriage,' that there's no principled reason for it if you're going to say same-sex couples can do everything else that traditional couples can do. Very few members of the court seemed willing to embrace that, either."I think several members of the Court seem to be struggling to find a way to limit this case only to California, and one way to do that might be simply to say that the Proposition 8 proponents had no legal power to bring this in the first place. And I think frankly, for the advocates of same-sex marriage, my guess is that's the best they can hope for."
That last point is of particular interest, because it suggests the court may simply punt on the case, rejecting it on procedural grounds.
Tom Goldstein, who was also on hand for oral arguments, added that "several" justices had "serious" doubts about whether the petitioners even have standing to appeal the case to the Supreme Court. Among those leaning in that direction: Chief Justice John Roberts and the court's four center-left members.
First, a majority (the Chief Justice plus the liberal members of the Court) could decide that the petitioners lack standing. That would vacate the Ninth Circuit's decision but leave in place the district court decision invalidating Proposition 8. Another case with different petitioners (perhaps a government official who did not want to administer a same-sex marriage) could come to the Supreme Court within two to three years, if the Justices were willing to hear it.Second, the Court may dismiss the case because of an inability to reach a majority. Justice Kennedy takes that view, and Justice Sotomayor indicated that she might join him. Others on the left may agree. That ruling would leave in place the Ninth Circuit's decision.The upshot of either scenario is a modest step forward for gay rights advocates, but not a dramatic one.
We'll be able to explore the arguments in more depth once the transcript is released a little later today.
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New Zealand Greenstone Manaia Necklace 45mm
This pendant is fashioned as the Manaia, The carrier of supernatural powers.
Traditionally depicted with the head of a bird, the body of a man and the tail of a fish - representing sky, earth and sea and the balance between. Protects the wearer from evil.
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This piece of Greenstone is from the Hokitika in New Zealand.
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For anyone in Jacksonville who is sick of watching preseason NFL games this year, we have good news.
There will be two fewer preseason games on local television.
The reason? According to Paul Kuharsky of ESPN.com, the Jaguars’ two preseason home games are expected to be blacked out.
This means that the games won’t be aired live, or on a tape-delayed basis.
“The cost to produce the game is exactly the same whether it’s in prime
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The bigger question is whether the Jags can sell enough tickets to avoid a blackout of their regular-season home games.
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This guitar started off as a hot mess, but it turned out pretty good! Guy is asking $350 for it on my local CL stating that he drilled the neck holes wrong, but it holds tune and plays well. Right. I was interested because I knew he had some quality parts. MJT LPB reliced nitro body, reliced Allparts neck, Fender Custom Shop Nocaster pickups, tweed thermometer case, etc., etc. Anyway, I get in touch with him and set up a time to go check it out. He tells me only one other guy was interested in it, and he's from Canada. I wonder why. So I meet him and look at the guitar and it's everything he said it was. I popped the control plate and there were black and white cloth leads coming from the neck, and black and yellow cloth leads from the bridge, just like they're supposed to be. Reliced LPB body looks great. Not too overdone with some nice lacquer checking. Vintage spec neck looks a little yellow for my tastes, but the frets are good enough. I'm interested, but there are issues of course. Neck is misaligned, strings are almost half an inch above the fretboard. High E string is falling off the edge of the neck. Pickguard is crooked, control plate is crooked, intonation isn't even close. This was his first attempt at putting together a guitar, and basically everything he touched he screwed up. I point this stuff out and offer him $325, which he quickly accepts. So I get it home and start sorting it out. I take off the horrible mirror pickguard and fill in all the holes he drilled. Same with the control plate. The neck wasn't as bad as I thought. Only one hole was futzed up there. I got everything lined up and drilled new holes, adjusted the pickups and the intonation, and put an aged white PG on there. Not looking too bad! After a fret level, crown and polish the action dropped down there quite low. I plugged her into my amp and those Nocaster pups deliver classic Tele tone in spades! Sounds great clean or dirty, and the vintage spec neck is starting to grow on me. It's lightweight too. Lighter than any of my other Tele's. I like it! Some pics... Never had a reliced guitar before. Kind of like having an old pair of comfortable boots that I don't have to worry about too much if I scuff them. | <urn:uuid:04f876d4-26a3-40a8-b590-e2d25f434fd3> | CC-MAIN-2018-34 | http://www.tdpri.com/threads/ngd-mjt-content.769382/ | 2018-08-16T04:28:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221210413.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20180816034902-20180816054902-00572.warc.gz | en | 0.980783 | 516 |
Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark has implemented strict hygiene policies and protocols in accordance with recommendations from the below organisations.
To ensure strict hygiene and cleanliness standards, Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark is undertaking the Feel Safe label certification. Feel Safe is a label developed by Laboratoire International de Bio Analyse (LIBA) that verifies that the measures implemented in relation to hygiene, disinfection and safety practices are in conformity with the quality systems and procedures in place and in line with local and international standards as recommended by recognised institutions.
These safety measures apply to our employees, customers and partners and it is important that we respect all sanitary procedures to uphold our clean and safe workplace. This guide will help you visit the Geopark without any apprehension.
WHO (World Health Organization)
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Rogers & Company Limited & Vivacis Protocol
MOH (Ministry of Health)
Cap d’Abondance Ltd POST COVID 19 S.O.P
EMPLOYEES AWARENESS AND ENGAGEMENT
- Our team members are regularly trained on Safety Measures in accordance with recommendations from National and International Health organisations.
- We ensure strict respect of all sanitary and hygiene protocols for cleaning and sanitisation of offices, workstations and all other touchpoints.
- Regular Medical Check-ups of our team members are conducted; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and sanitary supplies are provided.
- Well-defined protocols will be followed in case of fever symptoms at workplace
We strongly recommend pre-bookings through https://www.chamarel7colouredearth.com/ , Email, direct phone (+230 483 4298) and our partner Island Rez (+230 202 6660). E-Vouchers and E-tickets will be accepted.
- We avoid handing printed tickets to customers
- In case Entrance Tickets are required, proper hand sanitisation will be done prior handing tickets to visitors.
- D.M.C.s / Tour Operators are encouraged to send vouchers by email instead of hardcopy
- Our invoices are sent by email in PDF Format instead of printed invoices.
- Sanitary gel is provided to customers at the Ticketing kiosk.
- Visitors’ temperature will be checked upon arrival.
- Customers running a temperature above 37.3 C will not be granted access.
- Wearing of a mask is mandatory. Should visitors not have one, they can procure one from our shop.
- Hand sanitizer is used before and after giving entrance tickets, as well as at the Control point where tickets are checked.
- It is possible to book and pay for tickets from our website www.chamarel7colouredearth.com.
- We encourage credit card and contactless payment.
- We avoid handing printed receipts; it will be as per your request either destroyed and thrown in closed bin or should you request for it, be handed to you while providing hand sanitizer.
- Credit Card Machines will be disinfected before and after use by our team.
- Hand sanitizer use is recommended before and after any payment.
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth during cash handling and we suggest hand washing after all cash transactions.
AT THE WATERFALL AND IN THE RESERVE
- Our team will ensure social distancing throughout your visit
- Visitors are requested to avoid touching the handrails and any other touchpoints
AT THE COFFEE SHOP
- Our workspace is cleaned and sanitized prior start of operations and every hour.
- Our team members are well trained on strict food & safety measures and proper sanitary protocols.
- Hand sanitizers are readily available for use.
- Disposable cutleries and recycled packaging are provided for hygiene reasons.
- Our furniture and utensils are properly cleaned and sanitized before and after use.
- Customers are requested to dispose of their used food packaging and leftovers in bins.
AT THE SOUVENIR SHOP
- Social distancing measures must be respected and floor markings followed where indicated.
- Our staff will monitor and ensure no crowding inside the souvenir shop.
- Customers are advised to only touch the products that they are considering buying.
- A reasonable quantity of products is displayed on shelves to prevent frequent manipulation; please seek our team’s assistance for more variety.
- Washrooms are cleaned and disinfected frequently as per new hygiene norms.
- Maintain social distancing if waiting in the queue for washroom toilets (maximum capacity of 2 persons at a time).
- Bins are readily available; please use them for disposal of used tissues and other waste.
Our main preoccupation is your safety and our employees’ welfare. We strongly advise to follow all above protocols. Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark reserves the right to refuse access to anyone presenting COVID-19 symptoms. Our Factsheet guidelines are non-exhaustive and shall be revised accordingly with reference to any additional updates from recommended health organisations. | <urn:uuid:c0f1bab3-5a86-42fd-8ac7-290e0f0a4859> | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | https://www.chamarel7colouredearth.com/customer-safety-factsheet | 2020-07-10T12:26:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655908294.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20200710113143-20200710143143-00411.warc.gz | en | 0.896361 | 1,074 |
The weather stayed cold and we kept riding through small mountains towards the coast. It was crucial to stop every half hour to drink some Mate to warm up our bodies and we nibbled on local salami every time my right hand wasn’t twisting the throttle. Brazilian salami is a bit different from Argentine or Italian salami. They don’t use garlic or peppercorn in the mix hence it’s milder. For the brine, they use their local wines and that tends to make it a bit sweeter too but they are delicious nevertheless.
Santa Catarina is a big state and is most famous for its beautiful sandy beaches and cooler climate compared to the rest of Brazil. Some of the best oysters and seafood comes out of its waters and when sunny (or when you have a sweater), it truly is a wonderful place. The weather started to warm up as we descended from 1100 meters to sea level and the sun came out for a minute or two. As we rolled into Florianópolis, it started to drizzle a bit so we stopped at a Subway sandwich shop (the first I’ve seen since leaving US) to use the internet to find a hostel. It turned out that they had no internet but we had a great time with the kids who worked there. Ordering a sandwich at Subway in English is a long process but doing it Portuguese is just pure comedy.
Finding a hostel in Florianópolis center turned out to be impossible and the rain made it even worse. Florianópolis is tourist destination and everything is priced as such. A run-down hostel was asking $25 a bed in a shared room and I wasn’t going to pay this kind of extortion. As we searched we got soaked and finally settled in a beautiful ocean view hotel for $55 including breakfast.
The next day the sun came out in full blaze and temperatures went up to high 70’s. For the first time we could appreciate the beautiful Brazil without shivering and being wet, and we decided to make the best of it. We went out hostel hunting and the prices started to go down and the scenery turned spectacular. We stopped at a seaside restaurant for lunch and we lucked out. After a few beers, I met a local named Clayton and we got to talk. He gave me the rundown on how to survive in the expensive city and told me about the house next-door which was owned by the restaurant owner. After a short talk with the owner we moved into our beach house, no more than fifty feet from the water and best of all, we got it for $15 a day. The house was fully furnished, with complete kitchen, shower, and it was at the end of the road.
The food at the restaurant was exquisite and I had the best seafood I had in a very long time. Live music every night on the beach and a roof over our heads was a nice retreat from the cold days of the week before. Florianópolis is a wonderful city and packed with warm and beautiful people. This is a place that I wouldn’t mind calling home.
Beach and good food out of the way, we had to start heading north but my motorcycle didn’t quite agree. We were ready to get on the road but the ignition switch wouldn’t turn and the bike was not going an inch without fixing the issue. In any other place, I would have been bummed but break-down in paradise is just an excuse to stay longer.
I got to work and removed the ignition switch and the steering lock and with my meager tools, performed the required surgery and fixed the broken lock. I won’t bore you with technical details but if you find yourself in this situation, I wrote a complete tutorial on it which you can find here.
Now that everything is fixed, we have no excuses and have to leave the paradise behind and head north. I’m very impressed with Brazil and can’t wait to explore more of it. Stay tuned. | <urn:uuid:d1d81391-0540-42cb-809d-511456a00665> | CC-MAIN-2016-30 | http://www.motorcyclememoir.com/admin/touring-brazil-on-motorcycle-florianopolis | 2016-07-30T03:25:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-30/segments/1469257832939.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20160723071032-00193-ip-10-185-27-174.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.978317 | 837 |
After keeping their relationship away from prying eyes for years, Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma seem to be taking their love 'public.' The two were seen together at an Indian Super League match on Sunday. The very next day, they were in each other's company once yet again when they went out for dinner at a Mumbai restaurant.
According to Hindustan Times, the two were in Mumbai on Monday evening and spent a 'cheery' dinner with friends. While Virat wore a casual white T-shirt, Anushka was dressed in a floral top and sported a bright shade of red on her lips. While the couple have always made it a point to keep their meetings rather secretive, for once they chose not to ignore the camera flashes and ogling eyes.
While they have been dating each other for several years, both Virat and Anushka are reportedly considering getting engaged. Sources close to the couple were even quoted as saying that Virat's family met Anushka at her Mumbai penthouse - a sign that the two were considering taking their relationship 'to the next level.'
While nothing official has been declared, both enjoy celebrity status and their thousands of fans would want them to cement their bond. | <urn:uuid:c3b169a7-f4c4-47f7-ba80-b481e44ac161> | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-and-anushka-sharma-on-a-roll-make-second-public-appearance-together-1510544 | 2017-04-28T15:48:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122996.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00257-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.988679 | 254 |
Education and Research
St. Lawrence University has one of the richest and most varied environmental curricula of comparable colleges across the U. S. Its well regarded Environmental Studies Program includes combined majors with eleven other departments. St. Lawrence has a new Conservation Biology major, a minor in Outdoor Studies, and a nationally acclaimed Adirondack Semester based in a remote wilderness camp in the Adirondack mountains. Many St. Lawrence faculty from across disciplines and departments have research interests related to environmental issues, and there are many options for students to work with faculty on independent research projects. Courses in environmental studies, biology, geology, economics, sociology, government, philosophy and English, among others, engage students on issues such as climate change, sustainability and consumption, energy, carbon cycling, environmental writing, ethics, and policy. The environmental studies department operates a hundred acre Ecological Sustainability Landscape that provides students the opportunity for easily accessible field research. There are abundant opportunities for student research and field study in our various abroad semesters, short term travel components in existing courses, and in the myriad possibilities in the Adirondacks and St. Lawrence River valley closer to home.
Students at St Lawrence are very active in extra-curricular activities relating to the environment and to climate, food and energy in particular. The student Environmental Action Organization has focused on climate (and related energy and food) issues in recent years. Students involved in EAO have been active in national met-works such as Climate Action, Step-It-Up and Powershift2009. Almost fifty students attended PowerShift 2009 activities in Washington D.C. in March and returned to give presentations in classes and to the university community through a public forum and NCPR interviews. The theme cottages on campus include the long-standing Outdoor Alternatives Club and the Greenhouse. A new theme cottage on local food will start in fall 2009. Students' interest in reducing their carbon footprint through reducing transportation miles of their food has led to interest in gardening on-campus, participation in local CSAs near campus, and work with local organizations (church U-Share program) to enhance local food security with community gardens which will donate produce to local food pantries. New groups are forming to continue these student initiatives, for example Lettuce Turnip the Beet which is organizing a local food dinner in collaboration with Dining Services. | <urn:uuid:114de57d-572f-4317-8223-dba56705ae03> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://stlawu.edu/green/education-and-research | 2017-01-16T21:54:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279368.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00290-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.943074 | 482 |
According to the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 2023 is likely to be the hottest year on record, with the global mean temperature currently at 1.43 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. "That is why WMO is committed to the Early Warnings For All initiative to save lives and minimize economic losses," added Petteri Taalas, head of WMO. Source: news.un.org
The WMO's prediction of 2023 being the hottest year on record indicates a significant acceleration in global climate change, which could have major implications for billions of people and numerous ecosystems. The increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events could lead to displacement, loss of livelihoods, and increased mortality rates. However, there is some uncertainty in these predictions, and the impacts of climate change will vary by region. Overall, this report highlights the urgent need for action to mitigate climate change and adapt to its impacts.
- Global climate change: The report indicates a significant increase in global temperatures, which could have a substantial impact on the lives of billions of people. This aligns with the '7-8' rating criteria as it affects more than a billion people and has major implications for social, economic, and political systems. The rise in temperatures can lead to more extreme weather events, affecting agriculture, water supply, and human health. For example, heatwaves can cause widespread health issues and even death, particularly in regions that are not equipped to deal with such temperatures.
- Extreme weather events: The increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, heavy rain, and floods will significantly affect millions of people worldwide. This could lead to displacement, loss of livelihoods, and increased mortality rates. For instance, wildfires can destroy homes and farmlands, leading to displacement and food insecurity.
- Impact on ecosystems: The record low levels of sea ice in the Antarctic could have severe implications for marine ecosystems, affecting millions of species. This could disrupt the food chain and lead to the extinction of certain species, which would have further knock-on effects on other species and ecosystems.
- Human activities and climate change: The report highlights the role of human activities in exacerbating climate change, specifically through the release of heat-trapping greenhouse gases. This indicates a need for systemic changes in how societies function and interact with the environment, affecting billions of people and future generations.
- Uncertainty in predictions: While the WMO predicts that 2023 will be the hottest year on record, there is always a degree of uncertainty in such forecasts. Climate models are complex and depend on numerous variables, some of which are not fully understood. Therefore, while the trend is concerning, the exact outcomes may vary.
- Regional variations: The impacts of climate change and extreme weather events will not be evenly distributed. Some regions may experience more severe effects than others, which could lead to disparities in the impacts experienced by different populations.
- Potential for mitigation: The article does not discuss potential mitigation strategies or efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. If significant steps are taken to address climate change, the predicted impacts could be lessened. | <urn:uuid:9b425c1c-0744-4287-b68e-34e9ced27c11> | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | https://actuallyrelevant.news/2023/11/11/accelerating-global-warming-2023-predicted-to-be-hottest-year-on-record/ | 2023-12-07T13:13:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100674.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207121942-20231207151942-00000.warc.gz | en | 0.937049 | 640 |
Barbara Rauch Tutoring Service, Inc. is a full-service tutorial center offering a wide range of tutoring and test prep programs for grades K-12 in Staten Island, NY. Our services include test prep for the standardized exams mentioned below.
BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS
NOW OFFERING SATURDAY CLASSES AS WELL!
Common Core curriculum for the April 2015 exam for catholic and public school students for grades 3 – 7. Grades 3 – 6th are taught by current NYC Board of Education teachers. Both grade 7 classes will be taught by Barbara Rauch
Day of Week
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|7||November 11th||Tuesday||5:30 pm - 7:00 pm|
|7||November 12th||Wednesday||5:30 pm – 7:00 pm|
PSAT1 THREE HOUR CLASS FOR GRADES 10 AND 11
Exam is Wednesday October 15th
Day of the Week
|10 & 11||October 11th||Saturday||9:00 am - 12:00 pm|
|10 & 11||October 11th||Saturday||12:15 pm - 3:00 pm|
|10 & 11||October 12th||Sunday||10:00 am - 1:00 pm|
|10 & 11||October 13th||Monday (Columbus Day)||9:00 am - 12:00 pm|
SAT FOR SENIORSFive Week Program For The October Exam.
Also registering for the Writing Workshop for the College Application Essay
|CLASS 1||Thursday||September 11th||5:45 pm - 7:45 pm|
|CLASS 2||Thursday||September 18th||5:45 pm - 7:45 pm|
|CLASS 3||Thursday||September 25th||5:45 pm - 7:45 pm|
|CLASS 4||Thursday||October 2nd||5:45 pm - 7:45 pm|
|CLASS 5||Thursday||October 9th||5:45 pm - 7:45 pm|
2014 TACHS COURSEFOR ADMISSION TO CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
OPEN ONGOING ENROLLMENT IN CLASSES
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Open ongoing registration. Curriculum designed to prepare students for admission into Catholic High School and Staten Island Tech. Students who attended our program received over 37 scholarships on the November 2013 TACHS exam.
SAT FOR SENIORS – 5 Week Program during the month of September for the October exam.
Weekly High School Math and Science Tutoring
Algebra, Geometry, Alg.II/Trig, Chemistry & Physics – Small groups.
1 on 1 Tutoring for All Subjects
High School Juniors SAT Classes forming for May 2015 xxam
Classes begin January 2015.
PSAT – One three hour class for the October exam
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Located in Annadale, Staten Island for over 20 years!
We are a full-service tutorial center offering a wide range of tutoring and test prep programs for grades K-12. Our company’s educators are all NYS certified teachers with Master’s Degrees including Reading Specialists, Special Education, Math and Science Degrees.
Our highly professional administrators on staff are available to explain in detail our services and register students for our programs during office hours. Security is also on staff during office hours to provide safety for our students. | <urn:uuid:55b04066-4695-49a9-9e20-ddcfbc5062b4> | CC-MAIN-2014-35 | http://barbararauchtutoringservice.com/ | 2014-09-02T16:37:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-35/segments/1409535922089.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20140901014522-00402-ip-10-180-136-8.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.828384 | 1,030 |
If you own a small business or offer services of a commercial nature, chances are you have considered taking your business online. Perhaps you have already done this and set up your website in the hopes that clients will notice it and contact you with orders. In today’s scenario, more and more marketplaces are moving online. Brick and mortar outlets and offices just cannot hope to compete with e-commerce. The reach, flexibility, and opportunities that the digital medium offers are unbeatable. Are you satisfied that your website will be able to cut through the competition and grab the attention of your customers? Does your website have those magical ingredients that can turn it into your most efficient marketing tool?
Industry observers note that e-commerce is helping smaller businesses narrow the gap between themselves and the bigger established players. Why miss out on this golden opportunity? This guide is here to tell you why your website should be the focus of your marketing campaign and what the right mix of web design elements can do to completely turn around your game.
- Faster Is Always Better: Who doesn’t love websites that load at lightning speed? Clients have little patience and time to wait for content to load. Optimize graphics for speed and streamline your design by cutting out unnecessary clutter. Resist the temptation to indulge in fancy gimmicks; keep it clean, simple and fuss-free. A speedy site is guaranteed to translate into bigger business for you.
- Create A Credible And Professional Look: A purposefully goofy look works in some cases, but unintentional tackiness makes everyone cringe. It can reflect very poorly on your reliability as a service provider. One way to rectify this and create a relaxed, confident look is to add plenty of visual breathing space and make the text easy to read. Also, ensure that you banish click bait and targeted advertising altogether.
- Constant Updates: A well-maintained and up-to-date website bespeaks commitment and reliability. Need we say more?
Security: Assure customers that their information will be kept confidential. If your website is going to incorporate a payment portal, then make sure that it is mediated by a trusted and internationally recognized third-party like PayPal.
- Analytics And Search Engine Optimization: Any website should be backed by solid analytics. This is the tool that lets you measure performance based on quantitative indices. What pages draw the most traffic and what sorts of visitors are viewing your site? What are their interests? Having this information at your fingertips helps you tailor your website to target your coveted customer base directly rather than throwing things into the void and hoping that they stick. It is worth investing in a dedicated team to care for your SEO needs.
- Compelling Content: Create content that should be able to draw viewers on its merit. If you run a cosmetics business, it could be a very good idea to set up a blog section on your website and invite guest bloggers and industry experts to do informative pieces on a regular basis. Invite clients to review products they love. Introduce videos, vlogs or even contests for readers to participate in.
- Leverage Social Media: Following on from the previous point, your website should be closely tied with social media because this is the primary portal through which you can access clients and be seen by them. Video content and customer images can be shared through platforms like YouTube and Instagram to boost visibility, get everyone talking and your website trending.
- Create A Mobile Version: Nowadays, most customers are looking to access websites on their mobile phones. Websites not optimized for mobile usage appear shoddy and glitchy on smartphones. This can put off potential clients. Better yet, if you feel the investment is justified, create a dedicated app.
- Solid Customer Support: Nothing beats immediate and sensitive customer support. Set up a clear channel through which clients can get in touch to discuss their concerns. Offer consultations through chats. Happy customers will leave you glowing recommendations that are sure to go a long way towards building trust and helping you carve a foothold in the industry. Customer satisfaction converts one-time orders into lifelong relationships.
We understand that owners of businesses often have a variety of pressing concerns. They may be understaffed and struggling to break even or garner a regular clientele. They may be facing stiff competition in their industry. Amidst these everyday struggles, shelling out real money for stellar web design isn’t on the top of everyone’s priority list. Unless they are backed by a savvy marketing team, they tend to grudgingly fork out the smallest possible portions of their budget for barely-adequate websites.
We are not here to convince you to drop a fortune on getting yourself a great website. A hefty price tag doesn’t equal quality. What you must do, though, is ensure that the task is handed over to a trusted professional with plenty of experience. Smaller web design companies like Hashtag17 are more focussed on individual projects and offer the same quality at more competitive price points. A rule of thumb is to take a look at the company’s portfolio and peruse customer testimonials to satisfy yourself that this is the right choice for you.
The next and most important step in this process is to formulate a plan as to what you want your website to do and communicate. How will it embody your company’s philosophy? If you don’t have a clear sense of how to achieve this, try looking for what you would consider as excellent examples of web design for marketing. Share these with your designer and let them bring your vision to life.
Meenakshi is the cofounder of Hashtag17 and coordinates with customers on their projects. She is very passionate about web designing and user experience. She also loves to micro monitor each project the technology team works on and ensures that the company’s clients are ecstatic with the output. | <urn:uuid:fa8ed64e-4105-4ca5-82cb-881fcb4c5da3> | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | http://coronationim.com/blog/good-web-design-marketing-purposes/ | 2017-08-21T16:07:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886109157.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20170821152953-20170821172953-00407.warc.gz | en | 0.943142 | 1,194 |
Royal Caribbean Cruises
About Royal Caribbean Cruises
Royal Caribbean has always been a leader in the cruise industry and the Royal Caribbean ships continue to set the bar on innovation in cruising. Their ships will amaze you with all that they have to offer. Some of the innovations include rock-climbing walls, ice-skating rinks, relaxing spas, cantilevered whirlpools, miniature golf and even FlowRider surf parks. Their H2O water parks are fun for the whole family. The dining options on a Royal Caribbean cruise are numerous and include traditional dining, casual dining and a number of specialty restaurants such as Chops Steakhouse, Giovanni's Table, Asian restaurants and more.
Their newest class of ships, the Oasis of the Seas and the Allure of the Seas, are the largest ships on the planet and are a destination in themselves. The new features on the Oasis of the Seas and the Allure of the Seas include a Zip Line, AquaTheater, a Carousel and their new Loft Suites, to just name a few.
Royal Caribbean offers cruises that span the globe. Ranging from 3 to 18 days, Royal Caribbean operates exciting itineraries to the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska, Canada and New England, Europe, the Panama Canal, Hawaii, South America, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia/New Zealand. So wherever you are looking to cruise Royal Caribbean has a cruise adventure waiting for you.
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Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Highlights
Dining options abound on Royal Caribbean ships. Traditional dining is available as well as My Time Dining. Royal Caribbean has also launched a new program called My Family Time Dining. Royal Caribbean also offers a number of specialty restaurants including gourmet Italian fare, a prime steak restaurant, gourmet Asian dining and a gourmet experience at the Chef's Table.
Royal Caribbean ships have always been innovative and they add adventure to onboard activities that would normally be restricted to onshore locals. Imagine rock climbing over the Atlantic Ocean or Surfing on a FlowRider® while sailing on the Caribbean Sea. Challenge yourself on a zip-line or go ice skating in the Mediterranean. Royal Caribbean pushes the imagination to create one of the most innovative fleets at sea.
A family cruise is a vacation that everyone in the family can enjoy. Royal Caribbean delivers just that. Their award-winning kids clubs are both cool and educational. They offer a broad range of accommodations that work with different family's dynamics, many dining options that will satisfy even the most finicky, and a variety of activities that will keep everyone entertained. And the best part is that most everything is included.
With their larger ships Royal Caribbean has truly made their ships into destinations. Here you can relax in Central Park or go on the Merry Go Round with your kids on the Boardwalk. A big hit with the kids is the H2O Zone water park filled with water sculpture fountains and a cascading waterfall that will keep kids busy for hours.
Royal Caribbean knows what makes kids happy. They have developed an award-winning kids and teens clubs designed specially designed for kids. The Adventure Ocean Club offers different programs for kids 3-5, 6-8 and 9-11. Teens, of course, have their own program and even that is broken down to ages 12-14 and 15-17 as what 15 year old would respectably hang out with a 12 year old. Each group has different fun filled activities. So parents, go find your own fun! | <urn:uuid:f0a1bfd7-1113-422e-8cb8-1cbc44d6889e> | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | https://www.cruise.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean-cruise/ | 2021-04-22T13:48:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039610090.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20210422130245-20210422160245-00284.warc.gz | en | 0.940103 | 757 |
The term innovation has become one of the most popular ‘buzz’ words in business today and companies throughout the world use it to describe their culture. What does it mean to really be innovative?Innovation can be defined as a company’s ability to turn an idea into a solution, but it should include that the solution must resolve a meaningful problem and provide a value to the customer. In today’s world, companies are rushing to introduce a new value to customers. But what separates those companies that just introduce products from those that provide innovative solutions? The difference is that innovative companies empathize with their customers in order to understand what the meaningful problem is. In addition, they foster a culture where people can think creatively and most importantly, commit the resources required to develop the right solution.
This is how Sugatsune has developed a reputation over its 90-year history for creating unique, high-quality hardware solutions, that continue to be successful for decades. One example is the range of dampening technology called Lapcon which was first introduced during a time when many wondered why they needed a toilet seat to soft-close. Recognizing the stress created by slamming in the bathroom, Sugatsune engineers developed a rotary damper that eliminated this discomfort. Developed in the late 1980’s, this product continues to sell for other applications and based on its success, served as a base for many other products in the line-up. In fact, Lapcon technology eventually made its way into the kitchen again when many wondered why they needed soft-closing cabinets; their doors closed just fine. But early in the 1990’s Sugatsune’s Quiet Home concept demonstrated life without slamming doors. Today, soft-closing cabinets have become the cost of entry in modern kitchens as more hardware manufactures follow, introducing various types of soft-closing hardware.
Why is it that companies like Sugatsune continue to innovate even after nine-decades? It is their ability to systematically and consistently find new ways to approach development of its products; whether it is a complexed door opening system or a simple magnetic catch. More importantly, it is the focus on understanding the challenges people face and the culture of supporting the development of practical solutions that will make their lives better.
A Simple Example of Innovation:
In the 1950’s Japan was witnessing a post-war industrial revolution. Several new manufacturing techniques and materials were being discovered and new products were being introduced to change the way people experienced life. During this time, Michio Sugasawara was also looking for new opportunities to expand the company’s product offerings. His father who was the original founder of Sugatsune always taught Michio to embrace inspiration and creativity in order to make a positive impact on people’s lives. Understanding that inspiration can come from anywhere, Michio would study several industries and visit factories unrelated to the furniture industry.
One evening at a restaurant, Michio watched several people use a coat hook and observed that many were damaging their garments while they were retrieving them. He remembered a visit to a manufacturer who had just discovered a new technique that allowed for the end of a wire to be rounded. At that time, this new method looked promising, but no one conceived of a way to use it. But for Michio, this became a solution. Seeing all these people struggling with removing their coats from the hook, he envisioned that the rounded end he saw earlier, at the top of the hook would prevent coats from being damaged, but he didn’t stop there.
He remembered a recent visit to a car manufacturer where he learned of a new material being used for their tailpipes, an iron-based alloy containing chromium called stainless steel. At the time, stainless steel in Japan was not a widely used material outside of the military and medical industries. But understanding that this material didn’t rust, Michio realized that he could make products that would stand the test of time. Better yet, stainless steel could be polished to improve its aesthetics and since it didn’t need to be plated, it would help alleviate the impact on the environment during production.
Of course, there were many challenges and risks in developing this new product especially since it was to be made from a relatively new material and with new manufacturing techniques. But just as his father believed, it is worth the commitment if the product you create is one that is unique and will make peoples’ lives better. This commitment forced Michio to develop a technique to thread, flange and shape a ball tip on a rod wire. Three innovative manufacturing techniques that are still used today.
A Recognized Design
As a result, Sugatsune became the first company to introduce a stainless-steel clothing hook that featured a ball shaped tip. The success of this design led to several more hooks with this feature and seven decades later, the ball shaped tip has become a univers
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I got that telephone poll call some others have mentioned tonight. I'm guessing, from the questions, that it's a labor union call. I'm guessing it's about an effort to protect restaurant workers from industry efforts to screw people who live on tip income.
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Christchurch has undoubtedly banded together in opposition to racism following last weeks mosques attacks. But some are worried that this may not last.
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Graves Gallery (< 1 mile)
Visit the home of Sheffield’s visual art collection and enjoy the city’s art in a peaceful haven away from the noise of the city. 8 galleries to explore. Great programme of temporary exhibitions. Free to visit.
Milllenium Gallery Sheffield (< 1 mile)
Milllenium Gallery Sheffield
A world class Metalwork Collection backed up by special exhibitions and a handy set of activity boxes to help explain it to kids! Host to regularly changing exhibitions on the local area plus a permanent collection including natural history.
Millennium Gallery (< 1 mile)
See some of the unique heritage of Sheffield, including metalwork, plus a great variety of contemporary design and art exhibitions. Different events and temporary exhibits throughout the year. Free to visit.
Kelham Island Museum (< 1 mile)
Kelham Island Museum
Immerse yourselves in the sights and sounds of industrial Sheffield during the Industrial Revolution and follow the growth of the city through the Victorian Era and two world wars to see how steelmaking forged both the City of today and the world!
Weston Park Museum (1 miles)
Weston Park Museum
Extensive collections of all kinds with nice touches to welcome the kids like Activity Cart with quiz sheets and toys; regular Creation Station sessions and 4 differently themed trails to follow outside. Loads to see, loads to do. Bring everyone!
Magna Science Adventure Centre (4 miles)
Magna Science Adventure Centre
Power your imagination at Magna; the UK's first Science Adventure Centre and explore the four elements of fire, air, earth and water. Home to 'Sci-Tek' the largest science and technology playground in Europe, and Aqua-Tek the UK's largest outdoor water play area.
Weston Park (4 miles)
A family friendly museum where kids are free to roam. Explore trail for under 4s plus Family Trails available. Special events and creative activities held each month. Free to visit.
Clifton Park Museum (6 miles)
Clifton Park Museum
One of the most modern and user-friendly Museums in the country, the twice nominated Museum of the year features famous exhibits such as Nelson the Lion and the breath-taking Rhinoceros Vase. Plus Lion's Den children's play area.
Experience Barnsley (12 miles)
Discover the history and heritage of Barnsley and its people at this great museum and Discovery Centre that is free to visit. Hands on and interactive exhibits to enjoy, plus a Visitor Centre and a café.
Cannon Hall Museum (14 miles)
Cannon Hall Museum
Country house museum set in 70 acres of historic parkland. Kids will love the childrens room with costumes, puzzles and hands-on learning plus the war zone with sights and sounds of war through the ages helping history come to life.
Cusworth Hall and Park (16 miles)
Cusworth Hall and Park
A grade I listed country house and grounds open to the public with gardens, adventure playground, lakeland and open spaces as well as a house restored to the period and museum. Free to visit.
Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery (17 miles)
Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery
Family friendly museum that tells the story of the Doncaster area from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day, fun and informative events throughout the year. Interactive exihibits, dressing up, and giant chess! Free to visit.
South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum (17 miles)
South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum
Air museum at Doncaster Lakeside, the former site of WWII RAF Doncaster, with historic buildings and aircraft hangers, military aircraft and helicopters. You can even put yourself in the pilot seat as selected cockpits are always open!
Peak District Lead Mining Museum (19 miles)
Peak District Lead Mining Museum
Discover the history of lead mining in the Peak District and how it has shaped the landscape since Roman times. Interactive exhibits and climbing tunnels for the kids. Lots or relics to see, plus hundreds of rock and mineral specimens.
National Coal Mining Museum (19 miles)
National Coal Mining Museum
Go on an adventure 140m underground, go wild on the Nature Trail, explore the Galleries and meet our ponies â family fun for FREE!
The Hepworth Wakefield (21 miles)
The Hepworth Wakefield
Over 1,600 square metres of light-filled gallery space with a family trail to help you explore the galleries, a riverside play park, picnic area and fun activities too!
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery (21 miles)
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery
Discover the geology, archaeology and history of the Peak District through seven time zones, and experience the Wonders of the Peak Time Tunnel in this great museum and gallery that is free to visit.
Wakefield Museum (21 miles)
Explore the history and achievements of the region plus stand on the back of a fierce (if now stuffed) caiman crocodile in the gallery dedicated to local explorer Charles Waterton.
Tolson Museum and Ravensknowle Park (22 miles)
Tolson Museum and Ravensknowle Park
Visit Huddersfield’s history book, a great free museum with a unique collection to disover with interactive exhibits and a children’s activity corner. Set in cosy parkland with playground, skate park, tennis courts, and lovely spaces for picnics and games.
Dewsbury Museum and Crow Nest Park (23 miles)
Dewsbury Museum and Crow Nest Park
Learn the local history of the area within a museum housed in a restored mansion full of interesting items. Set within a park that includes an ornamental lake, walled wildlife garden, and an adventure playground. Free to visit.
Colne Valley Museum (24 miles)
Colne Valley Museum
Visit the Loom Chamber, Spinning and Cropping rooms and see traditional craft demonstrations, plus a variety of activities and traditional toys in Children's Corner for the smalls. Sometimes storytelling, paper modelling or painting too, if you're lucky!
Strutts North Mill (24 miles)
Strutts North Mill
Discover how the town of Belper was turned into the world’s first factory community in this great mill and museum that is free to visit for under 16s. Family friendly hands on activities and exhibits.
Bagshaw Museum and Wilton Park (25 miles)
Bagshaw Museum and Wilton Park
Free to visit this fascinating museum is housed in a Gothic mansion within 36 acres of park and woodland with lots of play equipment outside and lots to see inside too. Win!
Portland Basin Museum (27 miles)
Portland Basin Museum
Housed within the restored nineteenth century Ashton Canal Warehouse this family friendly museum combines a lively modern interior with a peaceful canal side setting.
The Trolleybus Museum (27 miles)
The Trolleybus Museum
is the world's largest collection of preserved trolleybuses, alongside other vehicles and artefacts from the same era. Rides and seasonal fun available too, if you can catch them open!
Thwaite Mills Watermill Museum (27 miles)
Thwaite Mills Watermill Museum
Located on an island surrounded by river and canal this museum offers you beautiful surroundings plus a working watermill museum and Georgian House to explore. See the waterwheels in action on a tour led by a knowledgeable guide.
Eureka! Childrens Museum (29 miles)
Eureka! Childrens Museum
Great interactive children's museum, where children play to learn, and grown ups learn to play! Hundreds of hands on exhibits, plus a play area and wonderwalk to follow outside. Plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
Hat Works (29 miles)
The only museum in the UK dedicated solely to the hatting industry, hats and headwear! An award winning interactive Visitor Attraction housed in a restored Grade ll listed ex hat factory. Fun and educational.
Leeds City Museum (29 miles)
Leeds City Museum
offers an exciting and fun day out for visitors of all ages. Showcasing hands on exhibitions, displays, interactive games and video displays, the museum is a great cultural addition to the heart of Leeds.
Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills (30 miles)
Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills
Armley Mills now houses the Leeds Industrial collections, including trains and old TV cameras as well as the looms and mules involved in the weaving process and the smallest working 1920s cinema in the world.
Thackray Museum (30 miles)
One to plan carefully! The fantastic Life Zone exhibit is great for kids over 4, but the rest bears careful consideration, as medical history is actually pretty harrowing! There are routes around the upsetting stuff however; details within listing.
National Media Museum (31 miles)
National Media Museum
An exciting centre in the heart of the north devoted to film, photography, television, radio and the web. Imax theatre also on site.
Abbey House Museum (31 miles)
Abbey House Museum
Where you can experience the sights and sounds of life in Victorian Leeds in the year 1880! A journey through the carefully recreated streets and houses of Abbey House Museum is a great day out for all the family.
Nottingham Industrial Museum (32 miles)
Nottingham Industrial Museum
A museum covering the industrial history of Nottingham from lacemaking to motorcycle manufacture. Steam day on the last Sunday of every month, plus a calendar of changing events during the year.
Wollaton Hall and Park (32 miles)
Wollaton Hall and Park
Set in over 500 acres of historic deer park, Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Tudor building home to the city's Natural History Museum. Also see the Industrial Museum, Steam Engine House, Wollaton Visitor Centre and the Yard Gallery, plus exhibitions exploring art and the environment.
Bradford Industrial Museum (32 miles)
Bradford Industrial Museum
Museum on the site of a former Worsted Mill complete with mill managers house and several millworker’s terraces. Exhibitions include working textile machinery, steam power, engineering, printing, and motor vehicles, plus a number of temporary exhibitions. Free to visit.
The Manchester Museum (32 miles)
The Manchester Museum
Come face-to-face with live frogs and snakes, meet Stan the T.rex or see a helmet made from the skull of a porcupine fish. Draw, play and relax, get up close to objects, follow trails or borrow a backpack full of gallery activities. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to...
Greater Manchester Police Museum (33 miles)
Greater Manchester Police Museum
Imagine stepping back in time to a Victorian Manchester, a hidden city of gas lamps and narrow alleys, of slums and unruly alehouses: someone had to uphold the law! History is brought back to life at the Police Museum.
Manchester Art Gallery (33 miles)
Manchester Art Gallery
Art Gallery with lots on offer for families, including the interactive Clore Art Studio, free family friendly resources and facilities, such as Tool Belts, Story Bags, and a Handling Trail. Free to visit.
Museum of Transport (33 miles)
Museum of Transport
100 years of public transport history from a horse bus of 1890 to the prototype Metrolink tram of 1990, with tea rooms, gift shop and friendly experts!
National Football Museum (33 miles)
National Football Museum
Experience the world's greatest sport at the National Football Museum. Whether you’re planning a casual stop with your family or a young fan's special treat, they want you to enjoy your visit to the world's biggest and best football museum.
Museum of Science and Industry (33 miles)
Museum of Science and Industry
The whole family has fun at MOSI in Manchester. Situated in five large buildings packed with exciting galleries, exhibitions and daily events, there is something for everyone to experience and enjoy.
The Peoples History Museum (33 miles)
The Peoples History Museum
This social history museum chronicles the lives of Manchester's working people during the past one hundred years. They have specifically family friendly exhibits which change monthly, but otherwise definitely an educational visit, so check our local listings and follow up with something fun to reward...
Congleton Museum (35 miles)
Museum telling the story of Congleton and its locality through interactive exhibitions, touch screens and talking heads! The collections span over 4,000 years, from prehistory to WWII. Free to visit.
The Lowry (35 miles)
- is a spectacular waterside building housing theatres, galleries, restaurant, cafe bars, gift shop and Tourist Information Centre. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, the Meet Mr Lowry film, work by Britain's most popular artist alongside contemporary art plus a wealth of fabulous theatre entertainment...
IWM North (35 miles)
Part of the Imperial War Museum, IWM North brings to life stories of how war has shaped lives over the past century. A varied programme of events, activities and hands-on interactive displays makes the subject matter accessible to all ages.
Imperial War Museum North (35 miles)
Imperial War Museum North
A museum presenting a fascinating timeline of 20th century conflict, giving a good sense of a history of modern war and wartime experiences. Lots of interactive displays to enjoy. Free to visit.
North Lincolnshire Museum (36 miles)
North Lincolnshire Museum
is a truly family friendly museum with loads of drop in artsy and fun sessions plus interactive elements in all their exhibits. Family trails, toddler sessions and plenty more to keep kids happy and interested. Free, too!
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre (36 miles)
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Our Discovery centre allows families to come and discover the wonders of the Universe and learn about the workings of Jodrell Bank. With an outside play area to let off steam in too.
Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhood (36 miles)
Sudbury Hall and Museum of Childhood
Explore the 17th century dream house; be a chimney sweep, a scullion or a Victorian pupil; play with toys and interactive displays plus let out their fizz in the woodland play area!
Thanks for all the great things to do and Museums and Galleries near Sheffield with kids you keep sending in.
Now we have the easter and summer holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find the best days out and as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, horse riding, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, outdoor play at the best local parks, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys with many historical and educational atractions listed
So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't shown above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people visiting on holidays and all the other children in South Yorkshire can enjoy the great day out as well.
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After a brief hiatus, “real” episodes of the Flip Side are back! After catching up on the mailbag, the topic of the day is the right kind of blindness, and of course, the moment you’ve all been waiting for: Noah’s Rant finally chimes in on the “real people, not actors” Chevy commercials.
The last few Flip Side episodes have had the theme of the Father’s love healing our shame. Shame being the feeling that we aren’t good enough, that we don’t measure up. Last episode focused in on what truths to remind ourselves of (vs. the lies of shame). This episode follows up with the key step 2 of the process, and that is having brothers and sisters in Christ who model the Father’s love to us. We take a look at what this looks like, including opening up the mailbag to hear how people have experienced this in real time. The mailbag entries also give some thoughts about church small groups. Noah then weighs in on what he thinks of church small groups, and gives listeners a layered plan for finding healing community in their lives. | <urn:uuid:ee6953a8-d5f3-4d35-86df-0811fdb10149> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.noahfilipiak.com/tag/small-groups/ | 2020-09-24T06:10:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400213454.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20200924034208-20200924064208-00342.warc.gz | en | 0.958823 | 240 |
Have Some Fun with Caramel Apples!
Take a bite into fall with Caramel Apples!
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Lots of cars look good on paper. It's only when you drive one can
you tell if it's the one for you. Before buying my E46 in 2003, I
drove all the usual suspects and none of them even came close in terms
of handling and interior ergonomics. It looks like ergonomics are
out with the E90...that leaves the handling which is still supposedly
the best in class.
Solves the problem of having to deal with dangling, rattling keys while
driving. Sure, you could achieve the same by not putting the ignition key
on the same key chain as some of your other house/office keys, but then if
you keep it separate, you may lose it or forget it more easily.
All your other rants - I agree with. I'm glad my e39 still has the
old-fashioned oil dipstick. Apart from checking the oil level, it also
allows me to use an oil extractor which is very convenient.
Despite having several keys on the chain, I've never found the things to be
annoying. OTOH, my wife has an array that would make any jailer proud. If
your key chain is like hers, I begin to understand.
I have access to a lift. Extractors don't do a great job with the oil I'd
like to remove the most, that nasty stuff that lingers in the bottom of the
pan. Maybe its meaningless paranoia. The side benefit is I get to do a
thorough undercarriage inspection in a comfortable position.
R / John
I just have 3 other small keys on the same chain. They're not
super-annoying, but I'd still prefer if they weren't dangling above my knee.
In my experience, an extractor removes just as much oil as traditional
drainplug removal. Actually, I would have to keep the drainplug out for
hours to get as much oil out as the extractor can pull out in 15 minutes or
I don't have any nasty stuff at the bottom - if I did, it would have clogged
up my oil extractor tubing. The key is to get the oil warm (but not
superhot) before extraction. If you have nasty stuff that's so stubborn
that the extractor won't pick it up, then it will most likely not flow out
on its own through the drainplug either, me thinks.
Doesn't make sense. At some point the extractor starts sucking air as the
sump level has reached the point where the extractors tube is no longer
completely immersed in oil ... no more extraction. If that's a level a few
mm above the bottom of the sump and you're happy with it good for you.
Meanwhile the oil will continue to flow to the drain plug. Gravity is
generally more reliable than suction.
I generally wait until the oil flow goes from a thin stream to a drip. I
suspect that's long after any extractor is going to be pulling oil from the
sump. And yes, I drive the car and drain oil that's quite hot from sump.
(Oh, I can here the exclamations from somewhere that I'll induce thermal
shock when I pour room temperature oil into the relatively warm/hot engine.)
My guess (admittedly, I haven't seen an extractor tube inserted into a sump
with a window in it to see how deep it goes) is that the oil extractor
doesn't begin to reach the scum that accumulates in the bottom couple mm of
the engine. That's particularly true if you adhere to the oil service
OTOH, its far better than trusting the clowns at some speedy oil service
R / John
Isn't it possible there are some crevaces in the oil pan that are below
the drain plug level and therefore can't completely drain? I don't
know. I'm just asking.
All I can say is that after I use the extractor, I can put in full 7
quarts of oil into my 530i to reach the full mark on the dipstick. The
same if I let the drainplug out for a few hours. Not very scientific,
but I'm happy with it. You will never take 100% of the oil out unless
you take the engine apart and wipe all components dry anyway.
Yeah, even my specialized BMW mechanic couldn't do it right. I watched
him do my oil change, and I will never let him do it again. He took the
drainplug out. Let it drain for 5 minutes, then put the plug back in.
Then he proceeded to open the oil filter compartment to replace the
filter. At that point of course all the oil that was still trapped up
there drained down to the oil pan... and of course staid there. As a
result, he was only able to put it 6 and 1/4 quarts of new oil in before
he reached the full mark. No thanks.
There are two sets of oil sensors, Genius. And if they both fail, you
get a message. OK? Would you like a dipstick for your gas tank?
And listen, door strips don't stop door dings anyway.
Why push-button start? Because it is next to impossible to hot wire
I-Drive could be better, but it's really not very hard at all. Unless
you can't run a computer.
Here's a solution for you: Don't buy a new BMW. And since all the
other makes are copying BMW, you might want to just forego any new
I know someone who has an '81 LeCar you might fancy. None of the
weird BMW technology you hate, and an added plus to boot: A manual
Now that's livin', right Sport?
If you run out of gas, the car lives to drive another day. Oil? There are
folks who like to run oil near max capacity and monitor its level and
consumption regularly. You can't do that if all you have is a sensor and
learn it's a quart down or more after the fact. OBTW, BMW sensors aren't
the cars strong suit.
They stop a few. There's no defense against an SUV driver who throws a door
open until something stops it. But given Toyota's and other manufacturer's
styling direction, it would appear Bangle was right and most of the BMWCCA
membership was wrong.
With the outgoing (E-39, E-46) coded key design it's next to impossible
also. So you've got this lump that fits into dash OR you've got this lump
in your pocket. And then you push a button.
A lot better. Audi seems capable of achieving "better."
Copying how? Bangle butts perhaps.
The trend in automobile design is toward more and more content. Sometimes
that "more" winds up being less (active steering?). Sometimes the marque's
interpretation of "more" is lame (BMW's trailing edge of technology Nav
R / John
None of the three BMWs I've owned have consumed appreciable quantities of
oil. My present one never needs topping up between scheduled oil changes -
it barely gets down halfway between marks on the dipstick. So you get to
know how much a car uses. I'd rather still have a dipstick but I'm willing
to bet the majority of owners never check their oil these days so a
warning system is necessary. I'd guess in future it will also assess the
quality of the oil to determine when it needs changing and this will
provide a self test at each engine start up.
*Go the extra mile. It makes your boss look like an incompetent slacker *
Dave Plowman firstname.lastname@example.org London SW
Indeed. But do the latest generation of 'M' engines still consume a deal
of oil but have no dipstick?
I'm old enough to remember dipsticks for gearbox and rear axle - and
having to top up the battery every week. Things change - and to me the
removal of the engine dipstick is simply to be expected. My main dealer
claims not to use one when changing the oil - their machine simply
dispenses the correct quantity for each engine.
*Fax is stronger than fiction *
Dave Plowman email@example.com London SW
Not to Dave specifically:
So is blind trust given or earned?
I don't believe in blind anything, nor unconditional love.
Those are things people use to take advantage of others.
Bill in Omaha
Many years ago I read that if Merc engineers got their way -- knowing how
most of their clients are (not) interested in what is under the bonnet --
the only gauges would be fuel and mph...
Nothing else is necessary
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"Dave Plowman (News)" < firstname.lastname@example.org> wrote in message
I can remember back in '74 the only dials in a merc were the speedo, temp, oil
and fuel + idiot lights for Ign/batt charging and handbrake.
They had to liven things up to sell the cars against BMW, FORD OPEL/VAUXHALL
On Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:41:36 +0100, email@example.com wrote:
In the late 60s or early 70s, I bought a well-used Fiat 500 as a cheap
runabout for the then-SWMBO. It was a hoot to drive.
The clutch was shagged when I bought it, but all I did was put stacks
of bricks under the engine, unbolt the bellhousing and then roll the
car forward leaving the engine sitting on the bricks ready for a new
clutch. Cost me about twenty quid as far as I recall. Reassembly is
a simple reversal of that process. A bit of a simplification, but not
That car had a speedo and a low fuel idiot light. That was it for the
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It was another hot one featuring a thunder and lightening show at lunch time. I was soaking wet most of the day, initially from sweat, and finally from rain. I spent the entire day in the sun working on decking and stringers. Chris and Christina (Mets and Yankee fans) did terrific work on fitting the decking onto a deck built by someone else. Noah was a god with the drill. Barbara was steadfast, as usual, a ray of hope on a cloudy day.
After work we visited the Lower 9th Ward. This area received the most devastation from Katrina. There is no way that I can describe how horrific it still looks, so I will not try.
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A month ago I wrote that while I was out-of-state, I was pulled over for speeding and in the process learned that my driver’s license was suspended. Immediately I was incredibly grateful that this occurred in the state that I was visiting, while someone was with me, while I was on a short get-away with vacation pay, and that I had sufficient money to begin with. Normally I am terrified of police, but in this case I was at ease. This was a good start to a big mess.
The officer was polite, even slightly embarrassed as he apologetically informed me that my license was not valid. Of course I was all like, “What the hell?” We bantered back and forth that it had to be a small, weird thing that could be easily cleared up. Included with the ticket for driving on a suspended license he had written the phone number to call to get a fax number to send documentation to not have to pay the second ticket. This officer was unbelievably kind. Fortunately, my son’s girlfriend was with me possessing a valid license, so we were able to switch places at the officer’s request. To me, it felt like the Cosmos did It’s best to protect me from harm.
If this had happened in my state it would have cost at least $1000 and been a totally traumatic and disastrous event. At home I would have been alone without anyone to witness excessive force or legally drive my car to safety. At home the opportunity for discussion and infractions treated as unknown or oversight, is nearly zilch. Also, many cops where I live don’t believe anything you tell them. They are right you are wrong, period. I have in fact been wrenched from my car, cuffed, and thrown into a squad car over absolutely nothing. So this is likely what would have happened. As I later discovered, I was in the wrong, so an arrest would have been correct, but hopefully it would have been by respectful cop. Also, my car would have been impounded for several days costing me as much as my rent. I would have had to employ the assistance of a relative for a ride to it and the funds to release it. Still, in this moment, I feel I was sparred something horrible.
I was up all night searching online as to why my license could be suspended. Did I have red light violations? Did I have unpaid tolls? Was it something with my insurance? Nothing. I clung to the two years of really hard work I had dedicated myself to, my Wall, and my Core Values (safety is first). (When I began to feel unsafe, I used imaging to ground myself. Me sitting on my bed at home looking at my Wall which is two years of Work.)
Then I went into truly frightening scenarios. The biggest was fear that a creditor appealed to the state to suspend my driving privileges over unpaid debt. In my state that can be done. In governmental wisdom, apparently it makes sense to not allow someone to drive to their job if they can’t pay certain bills. Also, some occupational licenses can be suspended for certain bills, although this one I didn’t find in my state. So, the inability to pay certain bills, can lead to job loss which of course is how one generally pays their bills. This would open the flood gates to suicidal ideation for me. I was fighting BIG FEAR.
This is what I meant in my post “Finding Solid Ground when the Earth Shakes” by large, nearly unmanageable, restrictions put on me because someone or some institution wants what they want regardless of my needs or abilities. I ask that if you are reading this, stop and think on this. How have demands of others impacted your life, especially those you were in no way able to meet? For me, when I was small, it was that I meet the emotional needs of my mom, or at least meet her need to not be bothered by my needs. Right before I left my marriage, my mantra was “Work like Katie Couric, live like Laura Ingalls”. Literally. My husband was angry that I left a professional job a short time before, yet we did not have plumbing, refrigeration, heating/air conditioning or a telephone. And no, we did not have cell phones. I have more examples, but I am sure I made my point. Specifically, I have a couple huge debts I cannot pay and I am fearful that they will make me homeless. I really want to be able to pay my rent.
My first call to the state simply yielded that I did not have an SR22 on file and that my driver’s license would remain suspended until one was on file. Dial tone.
Next I called my insurance agent, filled them in on the events of the previous day, and requested they file the SR22 ASAP! They assured me that they would file it pronto and that probably the next day I would be able to legally drive. It was okay to have to wait two days to drive again because I still had two days of vacation with pay. To me, I felt like the Cosmos was arranging the whole thing to reduce my stress. I mean here I am, unable to drive for two days, and I still have two days off with pay. I didn’t like $250 out of my bank account, but at least I was not missing work and income at the same time. I am super grateful for a good job with benefits.
I called the state again and this time got someone who didn’t just hang up after one question. They further informed me that this suspension had been in place for the last 9 months. Yes, NINE MONTHS. So, I was driving on a suspended license for 9 months and had no clue. WHAT? WHY? They informed me that the state automatically requires an SR22 to be on file for three years in the event of being found guilty of not having car insurance. Ok, now that totally sucks!
Nearly a year ago I got ticketed for expired plates. My plates are due in January with ton of other bills (not holiday spending), and often I just can’t swing it until the last minute or into the next month. I live in fear the entire month of not being able to pay the $130 and getting ticketed. My fear showed up and I did get ticketed. In addition, I couldn’t find my insurance card, so I got ticketed for that too. I had hopes of taking care of the plates and verifying my insurance and being just fine. No go. The plates yes, but unknown to me, my car insurance had been canceled. At this I was crazy upset. I should have been covered. To this day I am super mad at how my account was handled with the acknowledgment that I should have kept better eye on the account. (This year I did not trust them, and I’ll be damned if the same thing didn’t happen AGAIN, but this time I caught it). Anyway I reinstated my coverage, went to court, got the registration thrown out but was found guilty of not having insurance the day I was ticketed. I paid the $300 fine, retrieved my license, and thought I was done.
When I got home from my mini vacation there was all kinds of drama with my insurance agent, changes to my policy, and documentation for a paper trail and proof of things being resolved to carry around with me even though an officer likely wouldn’t listen. My insurance agent sticks to not knowing about the need to file the SR22, that there was no miscommunication about my policy and it was my fault that it was canceled, and oh, here, lets’ ADD this and ADD that! They wanted to sell me more things as I am stressed out at my cost DOUBLING and driving illegally for 9 months. Unbelievable. I ended dropping down to liability. This adds a new problem- no money to replace my car in the event of total loss. I resolved to have very little contact with that office. Further, I bookmarked the home website log-in page to check my account monthly and I got the name and extension of the customer service person that untimely set things up for me to be able to follow account activity. She also listened to my drama which I needed. I don’t want any further drama.
I called the state yet again to ask how I was to know that I needed to file an SR22 and pay double for my car insurance for three years. I tend to be most worried about how I miss something. Despite this being a hellatious depressive episode fraught with PTSD bombs; I am generally responsible about vital things like car insurance. Also, when I believe I was not informed of something and I should have been, I will hunt down the notification like a blood hound. It I am wrong, I am wrong and I will admit it. If I am not wrong, yet penalized anyway, then this is especially something to remember for the future. No more being a victim of my own or anyone else’s making.
This time I got a super nice person who explained that the state sends out one notice, via the US Postal Service, that an SR22 needs to be filed. They additionally explained that the notice doesn’t say that very clearly. She said the letter says that by law in this state, one must carry automobile insurance. She went on to say, “People like you and I who have insurance, read it, say ‘I have insurance’ and toss it.” She told me that when she got this letter, she had someone else read it with her because she works for the state and knows no one understands the letters. In short, if one is EVER found guilty of even one day without car insurance, even with 20 years of previous coverage and current coverage, one is treated as if they never had car insurance. Nice. Oh, and no there is no copy of the letter sent or any way to find out when it was sent.
Overall I felt better after this third call to the state. A letter was likely sent to me to file an SR22. The letter likely didn’t look all that important and likely wasn’t clear to me upon a brief reading, that I had more to do regarding the cancellation of my car insurance months ago even though the requirement had been taken care of.
I write about this because traffic tickets, the cost of those tickets, resolving the issues that the tickets are about, going to court, interactions with law enforcement, state laws, car insurance and their agents, maintaining employment, proper notification, individual rights regarding these issues, and possible other scenarios; can seriously harm people who have mental health or cognitive challenges. This could have been detrimental to the progress I have made in the last two years. I also understand that it is even more challenging for others who may have fewer resources than I do.
I write about this because I want to share my journey out of depression as true as I can. Because of PTSD, because of crazy-out-of-my-mind-fear, because of more being asked of me than I could give, because of trying to avoid suicidal ideation, because of refusing to lose a roof over my head; I developed a horrid fear of white envelopes. I literally could not open mail for like a year. In that mail was a cancellation notice on my car insurance. Even though I had a verbal ok that I was paid through April, I should have opened the envelope, gone online, or called the company headquarters sometime prior to the renewal date. There was a serious mix-up that caused me to not be paid up to the date I expected thereby resulting in the cancellation that led to the ticket that led to the SR22 that led to another ticket and possible risk to my life.
I write because I want to lay out the unpacking of the process. I want to lay bare the root problem and repair the false and harmful teachings entrenched in my thinking so I can stop them and quit hurting myself. The root of this was fear of the onslaught of bills that I could not keep up with. In actuality I probably could have paid what was due, but another part of it was frustration with the bills coming and coming when in my mind I was paid up. I didn’t calm down and ask the question, “Why do they believe I still owe them when I believe I am paid up? What is going on?” I didn’t ask because I wanted to be left alone. I wanted to put gas my car. I wanted food. The electric company was turning off my electricity. My car was soon to be parked unless repaired to be safe to drive. I was completely overwhelmed.
I can never get so overwhelmed that I hide from my bills, especially those tied to laws or that could cost me my job. With the law, no one will be left alone. It will only get worse. In this case I really hurt myself. It could have escalated to crisis and tragedy. I am incredibly grateful that it unfolded as it did. I have less money than I planned to have right now, but at least one more truth has been told. | <urn:uuid:9af63e0c-e6d0-48d9-8649-04a246471f9c> | CC-MAIN-2017-34 | https://chleotreo.wordpress.com/2015/05/18/the-ground-shook-theres-less-of-it-still-standing/ | 2017-08-16T15:00:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886102307.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20170816144701-20170816164701-00334.warc.gz | en | 0.987501 | 2,751 |
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