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Hudson's Bay - Canadian Outdoor Equipment Co.
The Hudson's Bay Company pre-dates the country of Canada, and was in fact integral to the development and founding of Canada. Established as a fur trading network, and at one point the largest landowner in the world (in the minds of Europeans at any rate), Hudson's Bay forged a relationship with the First Nations that lead to the formation of Canada as we know it today. Today a retail operation, Hudson's Bay's long and storied past has left an indelible mark in the history and culture of Canada. | 2019-04-18T21:23:30 | https://www.canadianoutdoorequipment.com/hudsons-bay.html |
Share the Facts is now available on the Amazon Echo and the Google Home.
Owners of the Echo and the Home can ask about claims they hear from President Donald Trump, as well as other public figures who have been checked. The Share the Facts apps use natural speech recognition to analyze and answer questions from our database of thousands of fact-checks.
To find Share the Facts on the Echo and other Alexa-enabled devices, including the Tap and the Dot, open the Alexa app on your smartphone, click on the left navigation panel, and then select “Skills.” From there, you can search for “Share the Facts” and select “Enable Skill."
Once enabled, you'll be able to access the skill by saying, "Alexa, ask the fact-checkers..."
Google Home owners can activate Share the Facts by saying, "OK, Google, talk to Share the Facts."
"Is it true that Donald Trump said climate change was a hoax?"
We welcome feedback. Please send your thoughts to Share the Facts project manager Erica Ryan. | 2019-04-24T16:04:17 | http://www.sharethefacts.org/alexa |
A self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) is a separate entity for the provision of retirement benefits to the members.
SMSFs represent one of the most tax effective and flexible retirement structures available. In addition, they represent both an effective form of creditor protection and a unique opportunity for estate planning by allowing the provision of pensions and lump sum benefits in retirement.
A SMSF is not suitable for everyone. All trustees should understand their responsibilities before establishing one.
The trustees bear the ultimate responsibility for the operation of the superannuation fund even though they may employ administrators, accountants and investment advisers to assist with the management of the fund.
Benefits to a beneficiary (dependant or legal representative) on the death of a member.
When investing, the trustee(s) must always bear in mind that the fund is to be utilised for the provision of accumulating benefits for retirement, it is not to benefit you now by making related party investments or other transactions which personally benefit a member.
A SMSF must have four or less individual members, with all members being trustees of the fund or directors of a corporate trustee. In the case where there is only one member, there must be at least two individuals as trustees OR a corporate trustee with the member being the sole director of the trustee company. In total there can be no more than 4 individuals as trustees or directors.
A trustee must not be an undischarged bankrupt, have been convicted in the past of an offence involving dishonesty, have committed a serious breach of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, be a minor (under 18), or be mentally impaired.
A minor (generally under 18) or a mentally impaired person can be a member, however, they cannot be a trustee of the fund. In this instance a legal personal representative must take the trustee/director role. A parent can act as trustee on the member’s behalf and still be a member and trustee of the fund in their own right.
All investments should form part of the fund’s documented Investment Strategy. There are specific rules when purchasing investments from members, trustees and/or associates and strict rules around non-standard investments such as Collectibles and LRB Trusts. Professional advice should be sought prior to undertaking such transactions.
What type of benefits can a SMSF provide?
Benefits are payable on retirement, disablement or death of the member in the form of a lump sum or pension. Depending on the circumstances, benefits may be payable in cash or in specie.
In addition to investments the fund may also include insurance policies to cover a member for Death, Total & Permanent Disability or Income Protection.
At retirement there is no need to wind up the fund. The member simply draws a pension.
From 1st July 2017, TRIS’s are taxed inside superannuation as if they are an accumulation account, as they are no longer consider a retirement income stream. | 2019-04-20T19:15:07 | https://www.superplus.com.au/about-self-managed-super-funds/ |
So what should you do to prepare a spell for someone; a love spell, for example.
Any spell for love, money, luck etc., you must ALWAYS include that the outcome will be in favour of their highest good. If a spell does not work, it is likely because it is not right, safe or appropriate for any reason (maybe this person must learn a life lesson, for example), or it's the wrong time. Try again 13 weeks later during the correct moon phase according to what you are trying to achieve.
If you miss out to include the protection for the person you are doing the spell for, it can be dangerous - rather like opening a door to everything and anything to jump in on it along the way - and believe me there is some bad energy out there just waiting for such a chance to do harm.
Spell casting is NOT a joke, it's real, it works and it happens - there is no "undoing" when things go wrong, there is only onwards. If things do go wrong, you must continue and do something that will change the circumstance for the better for that person - aiming to put their "energy" back on track, in a manner of words.
A girlfriend of mine that I performed a love spell in April 2006 for, was aimed at bringing the fireworks back with her old beau who, unfortunately, had shown no desire to rekindle their relationship, in any way, including sexual. Subsequently, that weekend after I did the spell, they somehow ended up together and had a very hot raunchy weekend - but then it just fizzled out.
Now this is where "her highest good" intervened - instead of starting something that may have had unfortunate consequences, that weekend proved to be a "make it or break it". It broke it - but both of them realised afterwards that the weekend was more of a "special goodbye" to feelings they once had for each other - for her, especially, this "goodbye" was necessary. Since then she has moved on and has found a new love, which is growing strong.
This is a fine example of doing a spell that ensures the outcome is for that person's own highest good. What seemed to not work from the initial desire, did in fact work in more ways than one!
Never ever perform meditation, rituals, spells or magick without psychic protection. If you end up with some sort of malevolent spirit, entity or Neg attached to you, then you only have yourself to blame. | 2019-04-23T04:13:11 | http://www.traditionalwitch.net/home.html/_/esoterica/magic-work/?k=880ea6a14ea49e853634fbdc5015a024&setlanguage=1&cal_id=&langid=2 |
The Narromine Garden Club have gifted their annual donation to local organisation the Narromine Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA). The club gathered at the Narromine VRA headquarters on December 5 to hand over a cheque of $1000. The money raised and collected by the Garden Club through memberships and raffles held throughout the year is donated to a different Narromine organisation each year. The NSW VRA is an emergency response organisation and service dedicated to assisting the communities in NSW. The organisation attend almost 10,000 incidents per year from motor vehicle accidents to first aid and traffic control at community events, and raise funds to support their squads operating and complete training.
The Narromine Garden Club have gifted their annual donation to local organisation the Narromine Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA).
The club gathered at the Narromine VRA headquarters on December 5 to hand over a cheque of $1000.
The money raised and collected by the Garden Club through memberships and raffles held throughout the year is donated to a different Narromine organisation each year.
The NSW VRA is an emergency response organisation and service dedicated to assisting the communities in NSW.
The organisation attend almost 10,000 incidents per year from motor vehicle accidents to first aid and traffic control at community events, and raise funds to support their squads operating and complete training. | 2019-04-20T08:23:18 | https://www.narrominenewsonline.com.au/story/5797209/garden-club-donate-to-vra/ |
I went home to Chicago a few weeks ago, specifically because every summer, my mom holds a party in the her backyard. We swim in the pool, jump in the bounce house, drink from the keg, eat yummy food, play games, and.. well, generally PARTY! It's always a good time, and this year we even decided to set up a quasi-photobooth area. Seems as if my cousins Megan and Sydney were the stars of that show, as you'll see. It's ok because they're kinda cute. Here's what I got when I didn't have a red cup in my hand... and some other stuff from the trip.
^There just HAS to be at least ONE photo of the cutest dog ever.. sheesh!
>One of the nights we went to a restaurant called White Fence Farm, and there was a teeny tiny "zoo" in the back. | 2019-04-26T10:04:54 | http://www.howlandrose.com/blog/2011/08/11/us-crazies-celebrated-6-years-of-summer-partyin |
Fill the order form. Calls and sms regarding order will NOT be entertained.
Genuine buyer. No cheaters. If you want to cancel the order, kindly email us to avoid your name in the blacklisted file.
We have the right to refuse overdemanding and rude customers.
Price is fixed. We will try to give our best in terms of pricing and services.
All Sales are final. Items sold are not exchangeable or returnable.
No refund once payment is done unless items ordered are out of stock.
This is very important. Reservation is allowed for 1 days (24 hours) ONLY. After that all reservations without payment will automatically canceled. Applicable also if you pay on 2nd day after confirm taking the item, we will refund your money if the item has been sold. Whoever pays first, get the item first. First come first serve (FCFS).
We will not be held any responsible for any loss or damages incurred during shipping.
We will ship items ordered after payment . Reservations are only for 1 day. Meaning if you order on MONDAY, you've to make a payment before or on TUESDAY. We need time to check payment, check inventory and wrap items before shipping it out. So give us some time to wrap your items. If you fail to make full payment as we agreed your reservation on the item will be automatically canceled without prior notice.
Shipping Method : POS laju ( Malaysia) . For International buyer, shipping method will be POS Laju and POS Register. Visit this www.pos.com.my for more information about shipping cost.
NO cash on delivery (COD).
1) Fill order form 1st then submit. Make sure your email is TRUE (no typing error).
2) If you want to add order, kindly email to us use SAME email that you sent before.
3) After you make a payment to us, kindly email us the detail of the payment, date, time, amount and which bank.
print screen the receipt then email to us.
or LAPTOP and email to us. | 2019-04-24T14:43:06 | https://www.scarfsweethoney.com/p/terms-and-condition.html |
Thank you for visiting Golden Spread Motorplex, the house of the very best used cars in Amarillo TX. We also specialize in the sales of used Harley Davidson motorcycles and serve the state of Texas. Our giant stock and large collection of used vehicles for sale, used vehicles, usedcars, pre-owned cars, together with competitive pricing, allow us to make you an excellent deal on the AMARILLO Used Vehicles of your alternative. This is so because car prices are rising and it is becoming unattainable for patrons to make an all-money deal.
We’re dedicated to working along with your busy schedule and together with your situation that can assist you get into a clear, reliable, high quality automobile for less. Welcome to Bobby Duby Motors, your leading used-automotive dealership in Amarillo, Texas. Milenium Autos is positioned in Amarillo, TX. As a Used Automobiles, Used Pickup Trucks lot just exterior of Amarillo who offers nice prices for Used Cars , Used Pickups For Sale inventory to all of our neighbors in Amarillo, TX, Bushland, TX. Buyer satisfaction is our high purpose at Milenium Autos. | 2019-04-23T04:20:01 | http://www.wanorastud.com/2017/03/21 |
The City of Launceston is extremely supportive of new businesses and committed to maintaining a high standard of food safety.
New food businesses require assessment and approval before opening to ensure food safety standards are met to protect public health.
When planning a new food business, we recommend approval to operate is obtained prior to publicly announcing an opening date as unexpected delays may occur.
We offer information to potential food business operators regarding starting a new food business and advice on how to limit delays in the approval process.
Launching a food business from home may be a suitable way to begin a small scale business. The City of Launceston will assess applications for the establishment of home-based food businesses on merit using a risk management approach.
food handler/s with adequate food safety skills and knowledge.
Depending on the nature of the proposal, the home kitchen may not be suitable for food business use and it may be necessary to consider menu or structural changes, installation of a separate commercial kitchen or subleasing of an approved existing commercial kitchen.
Before commencing a kitchen renovation, if you propose to operate a home-based food business, please submit a floor plan and elevation plans of the proposed fit-out for assessment and advice.
If potentially hazardous food will be handled by the home-based food business, the business requires a Food Business Registration before beginning operation. Food business registration is not transferable and must be renewed annually.
Home-based businesses that do not handle potentially hazardous food are not required to be registered, but must notify Council before beginning operation of the business.
A Food Business Registration application or (PDF, 162KB)Notification form, as applicable, must be submitted no less than 14 days before the desired start date of operation.
To support your application, please submit a floor plan of your kitchen and evidence of your food safety training. The City of Launceston offers free online food safety training to assist you with this requirement if you do not already have current food safety training certification.
Before you can start operating, a City of Launceston Environmental Health Officer must conduct an inspection and give approval to operate. To prepare for the inspection and limit delays, refer to the (PDF, 66KB)Food Business Pre-opening Inspection Checklist(PDF, 66KB) to ensure essential works have been completed prior to the inspection. If the answer to any questions is "NO", please take action to rectify the issue/s before the final inspection. If you will not be ready by the time of the scheduled final inspection, please contact us to defer the appointment. Additional inspections may be required if essential works have not been completed and re-inspection fees may apply. Please note, depending on competing priorities, it may not be possible for rescheduled or additional inspections to be performed later on the same day.
Subject to assessment of the suitability of the facility and the applicant to operate safely as a food business, an application for registration of a food business may be refused, approved or approved with conditions.
City of Launceston offers information and resources for food business operators including food safety training, labelling information, allergy information and food safety templates to assist food businesses to provide safe food.
Operating a home-based food business may also require planning approval.
If the business will involve the sale of alcohol, approval from the Commissioner for Licensing is required.
Fixed location food businesses operate from bricks and mortar commercial, government or community premises and include food businesses such as cafes, restaurants, takeaways, supermarkets, butcheries, bakeries, fish shops, canteens, food manufacturers and wholesalers.
The fit-out of new fixed location food premises must comply with the requirements of the National Construction Code Tas Appendix H102 as amended from year to year.
For an overview of the process for gaining approval for a new food premises please refer to our information sheet Food Premises – How to get started and what you need to know(PDF, 80KB).
Constructing a food premises in accordance with the required approval process will prevent you from having to undertake costly remedial work if the fit-out does not meet legal requirements.
If potentially hazardous food will be handled by the fixed location food business, the business requires a Food Business Registration before beginning operation. Food business registration is not transferable and must be renewed annually.
Food businesses that do not handle potentially hazardous food are not required to be registered, but must notify Council before beginning operation of the business.
A Food Business Registration application or Notification form as applicable, must be submitted no less than 14 days before the desired start date of operation.
If you are planning to sublease an existing registered kitchen, you still need to apply and hold a separate approval for your business.
To support your application, please submit evidence of your food safety training. City of Launceston offers free online food safety training to assist you with this requirement if you do not already have current food safety training certification.
Before you can start operating, a City of Launceston Environmental Health Officer must conduct an inspection and give approval to operate. To prepare for the inspection and limit delays, refer to the Food Business Pre-opening Inspection Checklist(PDF, 66KB) to ensure essential works have been completed prior to the inspection. If the answer to any questions is "NO", please take action to rectify the issue/s before the final inspection. If you will not be ready by the time of the scheduled final inspection, please contact us to defer the appointment. Additional inspections may be required if essential works have not been completed and re-inspection fees may apply. Please note, depending on competing priorities, it may not be possible for rescheduled or additional inspections to be performed later on the same day.
Building a new fixed location food premises may require planning approval. Building and plumbing approval will be required.
Approval from Council is required if the business wishes to use a portion of the footpath or road reserve for on-street dining or portable signs.
Off-site catering businesses have a principal place of operation for the preparation of food, which they then serve at private functions held at other venues. Off-site caterers must be approved by the relevant Council at the principal place of business.
the preparation and sale of food to the public from a temporary food premises, such as a food stall at an event. Please see Temporary Food Business for requirements for operating a food stall.
The fit-out of the principal place of operation must comply with the requirements of the National Construction Code Tas Appendix H102 as amended from year to year.
If potentially hazardous food will be handled by the off-site catering food business, the business requires a Food Business Registration before beginning operation. Food business registration is not transferable and must be renewed annually.
Food Business Registration application or Notification form, as applicable, must be submitted no less than 14 days before the desired start date of operation.
Building a new food premises may require planning approval. Building and plumbing approval will be required.
Statewide mobile food businesses operate from mobile structures such as vehicles, trailers or stalls. Such businesses are registered by the local council where the business is based and are permitted to operate throughout Tasmania subject to planning, traffic, event organiser and property owner obligations and approval processes.
The fit-out of mobile food premises must comply with the Guidelines for Mobile Food Businesses.
Before commencing any works in setting up a mobile food premises, please submit a floor plan and elevation plans of the proposed fit-out for assessment and advice.
Mobile food businesses that handle potentially hazardous food and intend to operate statewide require a Statewide Food Business Registration before beginning operation. Statewide food business registration is not transferable and must be renewed annually.
A Statewide Mobile Food Business Registration application must be submitted no less than 14 days before the desired start date of operation.
Mobile food businesses that do not handle potentially hazardous food are not required to be registered. Such businesses must notify the relevant Council in each municipality they intend to operate as a single statewide notification is not provided for in the Food Act 2003. If you do not require registration and intend to operate in the City of Launceston municipality, please submit the Notification form.
The operation of mobile food businesses on private property requires the consent of the owner and may require planning approval.
A permit from Council, issued under the Vehicle and Traffic Act 1999, is required for food vendors on public roads.
The operation of mobile food premises at events requires the permission of the event organiser.
Food stalls may require building approval.
The temporary operation of a food business in a stall or existing kitchen facility may be a suitable way to fundraise or trial a new business.
Many events and markets also provide the opportunity for temporary food businesses to participate.
If you are planning a special event such as a school fair, market or festival please also visit our Events page for further information.
The fit-out of temporary food premises must comply with the Guidelines for Mobile Food Businesses.
A Temporary Food Business Application must be submitted no less than 10 working days before the desired start date of operation or a late fee is applied.
City of Launceston offers information and resources for food business operators including food safety training, labelling information, allergy information, fact sheets for charities and community organisations and food safety templates to assist food businesses to provide safe food.
The operation of a temporary food business on private property requires the consent of the owner.
The operation of temporary food businesses at events requires the permission of the event organiser. | 2019-04-23T00:54:10 | https://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/Business-and-Development/Food-and-Beverage-Businesses/Starting-a-food-Business |
You might know that the words “fast” and “quick” have the same meaning in dictionary. But in the financial terms they are totally different. Whether you are a college going student or a graduated one, there will always be a shortage of pocket money. Or you have a strong dedication to start a business of your own with no investment or less money. You feel bad to say NO to your friends for throwing your own party. All these problems might be solved if you start earning money online. In this finance blog post I will list here the quick and easy ways of earning money. These ways or sources won’t make you a millionaire but you can surely take a first step in earning high amount of money. Whether you are an educated person or still learning, you can definitely accept any of these methods to earn while you learn.
This is an easier and quick money making idea that will require no cash or any investment out of your pocket. Have a look of all antiques, rare books Etc in your home, basement, attics or any place that you use as storage. Today people are going mad to buy the antique and unique things as a part of their decorations. What seems junk to you may be a goldmine for another. So find such few items, clean them properly, make them shiny and capture a pic and sell them on eBay, OLX or other similar sites. This easiest way may help you to make hundred and thousands of dollars.
Everybody is aware of word Freelancer. If you are a freelancer and not getting a job then there is a good chance for you to earn money working at home. Sign up on elance and other similar sites and you will find so many freelance jobs like article writing, accounting services, web design, translation, programming and many more. Next is up to you which field are you choosing of Earning Money Online.
If the above 3 fields are not of your interest or you don’t have time enough to go for that , then search a part time job to work in a garage or wash a car. Doing this will not help you to earn much but you can surely help yourself to earn money and bring a smile on your face. You will have the benefit that you will get the money same day when you have worked. Other things you can do are paint a house, clean house, etc.
If you have an interest or hobby in any field like music, photography, art craft, painting etc. and you are good in that field then combine your hobby with your work. Gather no. Of candidates interested and teach them, make them learn. This is how you can make your hobby a great opportunity of earning money. There are some Smartphone apps like Clashot, shopkick etc available that also help you to earn money.
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KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – FEB 2017 James Roberson, SIOR, CCIM, has been recognized as the 2016 Industrial Broker of the Year by the Greater Knoxville Business Journal and East Tennessee CCIM Commercial Real Estate Awards.
This is the 2nd consecutive year that Roberson received this award for achieving East Tennessee 's highest total industrial transaction value.Brokers from the East Tennessee region compete for this annual recognition among 4 industry categories (Office, Retail, Industrial, & Multi-family). Roberson earned the Industrial category award for the second year in a row, for his role in brokering 18 deals totalling roughly 603,000 square feet.
Roberson’s career began as a Forester/Surveyor and he was a Natural Resource Manager until he discovered his niche in industrial brokerage. Roberson’s transactions in 2016 included the sale of a 225,000 square-foot manufacturing building in Morristown, TN; the sale of a 120,000 square-foot distribution building in Athens, TN; the sale of a 57,000 square-foot manufacturing building in Roane County, TN; and the lease of 36,000 square feet of distribution space in Knoxville, TN. Roberson also earned the prestigious Society of Industrial and Office Realtors designation in 2016.
NAI Knoxville, a member of NAI Global, the world’s premier managed network of commercial real estate firms, is an organization of professionally trained brokers with international reach and local expertise in commercial real estate. NAI Knoxville is nationally certified as a woman-owned as well as a minority-owned small business and has provided full-service commercial real estate brokerage support to middle and East Tennessee since 1983.To learn more, visit www.naiknoxville.com. | 2019-04-23T04:42:05 | https://www.thenewsfunnel.com/press-release/nai-knoxvilles-james-roberson-named-industrial-broker-year-2nd-consecutive-year?np=1 |
One Fine Day: This gorgeous photograph brings back nostalgic memories of a particular bright spring day. A day that was full of possibilities and pleasant surprises. A day spent listening to the croaking of frogs and buzzing of bees while floating in a canoe or lying on your back, cloudgazing. A day that must have created many fond memories, but you can never quite put your finger on when that day was.
Green! my favourate color, smile's, and favourate picture.
In Russia nature appreciates you!
Beautiful. I'd like to go there. | 2019-04-18T11:02:42 | http://naturepicoftheday.com/archive/2009-01-24 |
A little while ago we took a look at the Sapphire Radeon X1300 XT video card. It proved to be a great midrange card,especially for the price. Well today we will be talking a look at its bigger brother on the high-end; the Radeon X1900 XT. I wasreally excited to get the X1900 XT and see what it had to offer. It really changed the way I play games and the feel of those gamesso let's take a look and see what it can do. | 2019-04-24T06:11:33 | https://www.iceteks.com/news/comments.php/11085 |
More than two million Americans experience some type of a cardiac event every year. Whether they've had a heart attack or coronary revascularization procedure, such as bypass surgery or coronary stent placement, doctors typically recommended these patients participate in Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) as outpatients. However, despite the proven benefits of increased longevity and reduced hospitalizations with CR, only 20 to 30 percent of eligible patients actually participate.
Why are the rates for this comprehensive secondary prevention program so low? And how can they be improved?
An article to be published online, November 14, 2016, in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings by lead author Philip Ades, M.D., Professor of Medicine at the University of Vermont's Larner College of Medicine and Associate Director of the Vermont Center on Behavior and Health, offers answers and solutions.
Written by participants of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Collaborative (CRC), a group of experts convened by Million Hearts, the paper identifies ways to increase participation rates to at least 70 percent among eligible patients: an outcome that, if adopted nationwide, could save 25,000 lives and reduce hospitalizations by 180,000 annually.
According to the report, two steps are necessary to substantially increase CR participation. First, the systematic referral of eligible patients needs to be increased and, second, the successful enrollment and adherence of those who are referred to CR needs to be optimized.
"While there are many reasons that individuals do not attend CR, including geographic availability of a program, the primary reason - and one that is modifiable - is that doctors and caregivers do not recommend it strongly enough," says Ades.
"Referral and enrollments would be substantially improved if the hospital electronic discharge process required the physician to address CR referral, such that appropriate patients leave the hospital with a CR appointment scheduled for a week or so after hospital discharge," Ades says, adding that a "liaison" should be assigned to meet with each patient to introduce the concept of CR and help coordinate the referral process.
The authors of the paper found that automatic electronic medical record referrals combined with the use of a liaison led to referral rates of 86 percent and participation rates of over 70 percent compared to 32 percent in controls who received neither intervention.
Participation rates would skyrocket, say Ades and his colleagues, if CR referral was considered to be a "quality of care indicator," like aspirin and statin use after a heart attack. The authors reference a study done using the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry that documented a referral rate to "over 80 percent in hospitals participating in quality improvement activities."
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Collaborative is an open forum of individuals and organizations committed to improving the utilization of cardiac rehabilitation. Co-led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017, Million Hearts supports cardiac rehabilitation as a life-saving and life-enhancing intervention.
"We are thrilled the members of CRC have banded together to boost participation in this important program," said Janet Wright, M.D., F.A.C.C., and executive director of Million Hearts. "We know cardiac rehabilitation is vastly underutilized by eligible patients - and particularly among women, older Americans, people of color and those living in rural communities. Getting more eligible patients into cardiac rehab can save lives, and result in better health and quality of life for thousands of Americans each year."
Randal J. Thomas M.D., M.S., Professor of Medicine, Medical Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic.
Janet Wright, M.D., F.A.C.C, Executive Director of Million Hearts. | 2019-04-21T03:58:06 | https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-11/uovc-ssr111116.php |
How much does Duke University pay in Chapel Hill, NC?
Salaries at Duke University range from an average of $44,343 to $117,985 a year. Duke University employees with the job title Clinical Pharmacist make the most with an average annual salary of $117,985, while employees with the title Contract Administrator make the least with an average annual salary of $44,343. | 2019-04-24T03:01:00 | https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Employer=Duke_University/City/Chapel-Hill-NC |
Regal offers a variety of Taxi, Travel and Courier Solutions. Please feel free to contact us and enquire about any of the services we offer. Our friendly staff will be happy to oblige with your query.
You can contact Regal Cabs using the contact form below. We endeavour to get back to you within 48 hours of your query. | 2019-04-21T06:21:25 | https://regalcabs.co.uk/contact/ |
Space - drive, Up/Down arrows - shifting up/down, Left/Right arrows - pitching back/forward when on ground or fly. You can get some bonuses when rotate 360 on fly and special bonuses when do combo trick: 1 combo - 500 pts; 2 combo - 1000 pts; 3 combo - you will become the hero for some time. Dirt reduces 50% speed, stubs will break you, jump pads gives the chance to jump through the big dirt pools. AntiDirt buff (green wheel) gives you stability to a dirt. AntiHit buff (blue shield) gives you invulnerability.
AntiOverheat buff (red bag) reduces risk of an overheat to 0%. | 2019-04-25T05:57:32 | http://www.game2p.com/ptyans-mototrikes.html |
Effective 10/1/13, Retired, Disabled and Terminated Participants who are eligible for a full distribution of their entire account balance, may request to receive a partial distribution, in the event they do not wish to withdrawal their full account balance. Such distributions must be for a minimum of $2,500 each and are available once every calendar quarter, provided that the Participant meets the existing Plan requirements for a distribution. For example, members seeking a Termination distribution cannot have performed the type of work covered by our Collective Bargaining Agreement for at least six consecutive months at the time of the distribution. Should you have any questions regarding this type of disbursement from the Plan, please contact Christine at the Fund Office.
The Annuity Plan provides retirement benefits based on assets accumulated in an account established on your behalf with a major mutual fund company, Mass Mutual, and funded with employer contributions.
The Plan features a self-directed investment program, which allows you to choose a single pre-diversified fund, or you may select from a variety of investment options to create a well-diversified portfolio.
Members currently have the option to defer $0.50, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or $6 per hour into a 401(k) feature that has been added to our existing Annuity Plan, and members over the age of 50 have the option to defer additional amounts. While the Plan functions primarily to provide retirement benefits to supplement those available through the Pension Plan, in-service distributions are available on a limited basis. | 2019-04-19T00:56:06 | https://local478.org/annuity/page_fund.php |
During this fascinating cycling cruise on board the ship De Holland you will discover the best of what the beautiful Provinces of North-Holland and Friesland offer. Explore flat “polder” landscapes – a polder is a low-lying tract of land enclosed by embankments – the North Sea coast, towering sand dunes, long sandy beaches, historic windmills, the island of Texel and the many picturesque harbor towns along the coast of IJsselmeer Lake. It is without doubt a tour not to be missed!
Nowhere else in the world will you find an area as fascinating as the Dutch Provinces of North Holland and Friesland, two areas rich in tradition. Over the course of your week, you will be able to discover typical Dutch culture and cycle through a flat “polder land”, extensively reclaimed over the centuries from the North Sea and the former Southern Sea (now IJsselmeer). What you will soon realize is the truth behind the proverb “God created the earth but the Dutch made Holland”, such has been the extent of land reclamation in the region you will be cycling through. Since the 17th century in an effort to save disappearing land from encroaching water, protective dikes have been built, low lying land has been pumped dry and tidal dams have been created in creeks to prevent flooding, with the result that today’s green flat polder landscape is full of agricultural enterprise. Given the Dutch love for cycling, the region is crisscrossed with many quiet cycle tracks that stretch from one end of the region to the other. You will be amazed by the beauty of the North Sea beaches, the towering sand dunes – who said there were no hills in Holland! – the extremely bicycle friendly island of Texel, the beautiful flat landscapes, small dreamlike farm villages and romantic picturesque harbor villages. During the second part of the tour you will cross the large lake IJsselmeer to Stavoren in the Province of Friesland. Other highlights during your week tour include the open air museum “Zaanse Schans”, the historic city center of Alkmaar and the old harbor cities of Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn and Volendam, the islands of Texel and Marken and – of course – Amsterdam with its beautiful canals.
The first cycling trip of this tour takes you via small villages through the beautiful flat and green polder landscape. The first stop is at the Zaanse Schans open air museum (free entry) with its traditional Old Dutch wooden houses, windmills and the cheese- and clog factory. After this visit you will cycle through the “Land of Leeghwater”, a green polder area between Amsterdam, Alkmaar and Hoorn. Stroll through the former whaler’s village De Rijp and pass by the windmills of Schermerhorn. Your ship De Holland will be waiting for you near the historical city center of Alkmaar.
Due to works on the locks of Zaandam in 2020, on some departure dates day 2 and day 3 of the tour will be subject to some changes. On day 2 you will spend the night in Enkhuizen instead of Alkmaar and some transfers by bus will be included.
The first cycling trip of this tour takes you via small villages through the beautiful flat and green polder landscape. The first stop is at the Zaanse Schans open air museum (free entry) with its traditional Old Dutch wooden houses, windmills and the cheese- and clog factory. After this visit you will cycle through the “Land of Leeghwater”, a green polder area between Amsterdam, Alkmaar and Hoorn. Stroll through the former whaler’s village De Rijp and pass by the windmills of Schermerhorn. A local guide will take you on a guided walking tour through the historical city center of Alkmaar. At the end of the afternoon a coach will bring you back to “De Holland” in Enkhuizen. Enkhuizen is a beautiful 17th century city at the banks of the IJsselmeer with a rich cultural and maritime tradition.
Today you can discover the beautiful North-Holland Dune reserve. This is a 5.300 hectare large forest- and dune area with its unique landscapes. In these dunes the drinking water for almost the whole province of North-Holland is gained. After a visit to the beach and artists village Bergen you will return to Alkmaar where you can visit the wonderful city centre. In the afternoon De Holland will sail over the North-Holland Canal to the navy harbor of Den Helder.
Due to works on the locks of Zaandam in 2020, on some departure dates day 2 and day 3 of the tour will be subject to some changes.
After breakfast a coach will bring you back to Alkmaar, from where the bike tour starts. Today you can discover the beautiful North-Holland Dune reserve. This is a 5.300 hectare large forest- and dune area with its unique landscapes. In these sand dunes the drinking water for almost the whole province of North-Holland is gained.The sandy beach here is one of the most wonderful to walk along in the entire Netherlands, the perfect spot for feeling the wind in your hair or simply enjoying the view. Close by — and certainly worth a visit — is the artist’s village of Bergen. Then you will bike on through the dunes to the navy harbor of Den Helder.
During breakfast De Holland will sail to the isle of Texel, where you can make a tour on the largest of the Dutch Northsea Isles. You will cycle through beautiful natural parks and have the opportunity for a stop and some bathing at the beach. Suggestion: cycle the beautiful “Thijsse-route” (with signposting, approx. 40 km/25 mi.) through picturesque villages and landscapes and visit the seal sanctuary “Ecomare” At the end of your cycling tour you can enjoy a locally brewed beer during a visit to the small brewery near Oudeschild. During dinner De Holland will return to the mainland and sail to Den Oever.
* In case of unfavorable weather conditions, the captain may decide to sail to Texel on Monday evening or not at all: in the latter case you can reach Texel by ferry (price approx. € 5 pp, not incl.).
De Holland will cross the IJsselmeer again during breakfast. Take the short cycling trip from Medemblik along the IJsselmeer coast directly to Enkhuizen, where you can spend the afternoon. Enkhuizen is an old city with many centuries of maritime tradition. The “herring city” boasts a beautiful old harbor, a historical old town centre and the very interesting Zuiderzeemuseum. If you prefer a longer cycling tour, ride from Medemblik to the former Dutch East India Company town of Hoorn, in the 17th century one of the world’s leading harbors. Enjoy your lunch break and make a short stroll in the old city centre. Continue by bicycle to Enkhuizen via some picturesque rural villages. In the evening you can join a short city walk.
During breakfast the ship will sail to Volendam. Your final day of cycling will lead you through the beautiful area of Waterland, with its hundreds of small lakes and tiny canals. Near Volendam you will have the opportunity to visit a cheese farm. Recommended (extra cycling miles) is a tour to the former island of Marken, to continue through the water shaped region of Waterland back to the Dutch capital city of Amsterdam. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy everything Amsterdam has to offer. If you didn’t go for a canal cruise on the first day, you can do so today.
* Open air museum Zuiderzeemuseum Enkhuizen and more….
We had a great week in Northern Holland with boat bike tours. The room was necessarily small but comfortable, bikes were well-maintained and the food was good and plentiful.
The cozy river cruiser De Holland offers a home away from home for about 70 passengers. The ship has been completely renovated and restyled in the winter of 2017 – 2018. All of the 34 cabins are well-equipped and perfect for a good night’s’ sleep. In the large salon on the upper deck, with large panoramic windows around, you will find the restaurant, bar and lounge area. This is a great spot for some serious relaxing, drinking and eating after a day on the pedals! Unless there is sun, then you should go to the partially roofed sun deck, where chairs and sun loungers invite for a stay. | 2019-04-20T19:08:04 | https://boatbiketours.com/boat-bike-tours/netherlands/northern-tour-holland/ |
A Charleston County Public Library card can be picked up at any of our branch locations. Library cards are free to Charleston County residents, business owners, property owners, students, members of the military, teachers of accredited K-12 grade schools and employees of Charleston County.
To receive a card, you must fill out an application and present current identification with proof of address indicating residence or property ownership in Charleston County. With proper identification, a card will be issued and valid the same day.
Children between ages 12 and 17 can get a young adult library card, and children under the age of 12 can get their own card with the signature of a parent or guardian.
To register for a library card, click here.
Can I get a card if I don't live in Charleston County?
If you live outside of Charleston County you can get a library card by paying an annual fee of $40. To receive a card, you must fill out an application and present current identification with proof of address. With proper identification, a card will be issued and valid the same day. The card is valid for one year from date it was issued.
Members of the military and part-time Charleston County residents who live in the county for more than 30 days are eligible for free CCPL library cards. To receive a card, you must fill out an application, and present your military ID or residency information.
I go to a college in Charleston County. Can I get a library card?
A student attending any school of higher education in Charleston County can sign up for a library card. To receive a card, you must fill out an application, and present your college ID. | 2019-04-26T12:23:22 | https://www.ccpl.org/how-do-i |
Sasha Close was awarded the 2016 Natalie Miller Fellowship at the Australian International Movie Convention (AIMC) on the Gold Coast (read more).
Sasha is a Film Programming Manager and independent cinema consultant. Sasha has worked on both sides of the cinema industry, starting in distribution before moving into exhibition and programming. In 2003, Sasha joined South Australia’s independent chain Wallis Cinemas, programming Wallis Cinemas and consulting to 20 independent cinemas. Sasha has been a panellist at ICAA conferences for ‘Australian Cinema’ and ‘Australian Women in Film’ and also a Judge for AIDA films at the Australian International Movie Convention. Sasha joined the ICAA Board this year. Sasha holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Melbourne and a Grad. Dip in Management. Sasha is the mother of two delightful daughters and coaches their netball team. Her coaching experience would probably make an entertaining Australian film with a predominantly female cast.
Sasha’s professional development proposal is to undertake an overseas secondment with Picturehouse Cinemas UK, attend the 2017 CineEurope convention and participate in a mentorship program in Adelaide. As an independent cinema consultant and an advocate for diversity in cinema programming, Sasha strives to be a leader in the exhibition community. | 2019-04-25T16:04:34 | https://nataliemillerfellowship.com/fellowship-recipients/sasha-close/ |
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After upgrading from stable to 2.11.6, my admin users have reported that they cannot use the web interface any longer on mobile devices. Elements are too small for small screens.
Please improve support for mobile screens, or revert back to css used in stable versions which was more mobile friendly. Thanks!
Administer PHPL 2.11.6 on a Blackberry mobile device via web interface.
I have an iphone and an android phone, but I think the blackberry phones have a smaller screen.
Thanks, that will be useful.
but I agree with the rise of smartphones it'll be useful to actually work on that.
http://dev.phplist.com/lists/admin is now mobile friendly. | 2019-04-26T12:09:41 | https://mantis.phplist.org/view.php?id=16576 |
One of by far the most common electrical wiring queries is regarding how to wire a change. Whilst using switches in your own home is kind of straightforward, wiring just one may well not be that easy for everyone. An ON-OFF switch is definitely quite simple to wire. There are actually various kinds of switches, but for this example, let us say you are installing a single-pole toggle switch, a very widespread switch (as well as simplest).
There are actually three colours of wires in the typical single-pole toggle switch: black, white, and inexperienced. Splice the black wire in two and link them about the terminal screws - one on prime along with the other on the bottom screw of the change. The white wire serves as being a supply of uninterrupted electrical power and is also typically linked to a gentle coloured terminal screw (e.g., silver). Hook up the eco-friendly wire for the ground screw of your switch.
These actions would frequently be ample to make a normal switch operate with out a challenge. Nevertheless, if you will not be self-assured which you can attain the process appropriately and safely you better enable the pros get it done rather. Following all, there is certainly a rationale why this task is one of the most frequent electrical wiring issues questioned by most of the people.
For a few rationale, how to wire a ceiling fan is likewise amongst one of the most typical electrical wiring concerns. To simplify this undertaking, you should utilize one switch for just a single ceiling fan. To wire the supporter, it is really merely a issue of connecting the black wire from the ceiling fan towards the black wire from the swap. When there is a lightweight, the blue wire must be connected on the black wire in the change likewise.
There are actually causes why these are generally by far the most frequently questioned electrical wiring thoughts. A single, numerous imagine it really is very simple to do, and two, these are typically the common electrical tasks at your house. But then you certainly should not put your basic safety in danger as part of your objective to save money. The stakes could even be a great deal bigger when you try and spend less and do an electrical wiring task without having adequate expertise or expertise. | 2019-04-24T14:41:48 | https://prabhakar.me/post/95154/electrical-do-the-breaker-amp-readings-sum-up-to-dictate-my-panel-diagram-panel-conduit-meter-100-amp-electrical-panel-wiring-diagram.html |
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Don't forget to do the exhaust before the pulley (especially the cat's). I'm new too, but that's the main thing that's been impressed on me.
If there are more SC parts sites, I hope someone will add them to this list. I don't know which place is better for one part over another, maybe someone will chime in about that too. | 2019-04-25T22:51:21 | http://www.sccoa.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-10276.html?s=b71f6705b49c3fedfb272937ae7ef612 |
Norwegian über-glam WAG Caroline Berg Eriksen's decision to post a washboard perfect picture of herself four days after giving birth has added jet fuel to the fiery debate about celebrity pressure on new mothers.
Berg Eriksen, who blogs under the name "Fotballfrue" (The Footballer's Wife), posted a selfie to Instagram where she shows of her six-pack stomach muscles and slender thighs. But certain critics were less than impressed by the former model's public antics.
Fellow blogger Suzanne Aabel took to the web pages of Dagbladet newspaper to say she was unsure that she and Berg Eriksen even "belonged to the same species".
"In my eyes, this picture is wildly provocative," Aabel wrote. "Not just because I'm the chubby girl who's envious of her petite figure, but because I began to despise my own body when I was about twelve."
Tying the pressure to be thin to Anna Nicole Smith posters that adorned advertising boards across Norway when she was a tween, Aabel went on to link the celebrity cult and its focus on being slim to her own bouts of poor self-image.
At the age of 16, Aabel spent a week unable to sleep or eat because she had gotten her hands on diet pills from the US that were laden with ephedrine.
But on Friday, the Footballer's Wife got a defensive player on her team from none other than Gro Nylander, head of the women's clinic at the National Hospital (Rikshospitalet) who is also nicknamed the Breastfeeding Guru.
"I don't think we should bully The Footballer's Wife," Nylander told the Aftenposten newspaper. "Life is unfair, some people have flat stomachs while others have pouts."
The doctor said new mothers had to respect that their bodies responded differently to pregnancy and birth compared with other women, but underlined that the female body was made for pregnancy and how to cope with childbirth.
"The most imporant thing is to be kind to your body. It's a positive thing to have a few extra kilos on your body after birth," Nylander added. | 2019-04-20T12:55:55 | https://www.thelocal.no/20131129/post-birth-wag-selfie-upsets-norwegian-women |
In these lessons, we will look at the distributive property and how it can be used to solve algebraic equations.
The following table shows the properties of real numbers: commutative property, associative property, distributive property, identity property, inverse property. Scroll down the page for examples and solutions of the distributive property.
The distributive property of addition and multiplication states that multiplying a sum by a number is the same as multiplying each addend by that number and then adding the two products.
To solve algebra equations using the distributive property, we need to distribute (or multiply) the number with each term in the expression. In that way, the brackets are removed. We can then combine like terms and solve by equivalent equations when necessary.
Remember to apply the following rules for sign multiplication when necessary.
How to solve multi-step equations by distributive property and combine like terms?
How to Solve Equations with the Distributive Property?
How to apply the distributive property to solve a multi-step equation? | 2019-04-23T04:15:38 | https://www.onlinemathlearning.com/equations-distributive-property.html |
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Sometimes you have to allow people to leave your life. I saw this video by the Actor Terry Crews. He starts rambling a bit towards the end, but watch! | 2019-04-19T08:43:10 | http://healthfultips.com/letting-people-go/ |
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Justin Thomas has won the PGA Championship for his first major title.
The 24-year-old Thomas shot a 3-under 68 in the final round for his fourth win of the year. He entered the week as the world’s 14th-ranked player.
Thomas started the day two shots back of third-round leader Kevin Kisner, but began to make a move on the seventh hole.
From there, he birdied four of the next six holes, including a dramatic putt on the par-5 10th hole where his ball lingered on the left edge of the cup for about 12 seconds before falling in. He followed that up by chipping in from the fringe on No. 13 for another birdie en route to winning the Wanamaker Trophy. He essentially sealed the victory with a 15-foot birdie putt on the par-3 17th.
Thomas’ father, Mike, is a PGA Tour professional at Harmony Landing in Louisville who got him started in the game at a young age. Mike Thomas is a former member of the PGA Board of Directors. | 2019-04-21T18:22:05 | https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2017/08/13/latest-justin-thomas-wins-pga-championship/ |
The book reviews recent Internet research and political theory in search for a theoretically "cool-headed" perspectives on the current public political spaces in advanced societies. Aspects of the political theories of J. Rawls and J. Habermas are discussed and contrasted with contestation-oriented theories. In light of how the Internet takes part in structurally transforming the public sphere, the book draws on sociological and realist insights in order to encircle a more realist view. | 2019-04-26T03:56:41 | https://terjerasmussen.no/taxonomy/term/14 |
This gown is absolutely incredible and so rare. It really is one of the most phenomenal dresses I have ever had and has such a highly desirable label! The fabric is a heavy weight, luxurious silk satin in a deep, rich cream. Onto this is a fused velvet floral design, appliqued on with had done layers of individually cut of flowers hand applied through the design. These extra layers are predominantly around the neckline where they are actually affixed to fine wire so they hold the shape where they go above the edge of fabric. This stunning red floral design completely covers the dress, trailing down and around your curves on the front and back. The cut is pure Hollywood. A fitted bodice is suspended from the shoulders by two tiny silk straps. It is cut to follow every curve. It cinches in at the waist with hand draped panels of fabric sewn into place to give it curves and then curves over the hips, falling to the floor in a column of silk. The back is cut with a fishtail feel so suggests a train behind you. Everything about this gown is cut to emphasize your curves! The bodice is lightly boned and everything is done by hand. I love the little bow detail at the back. Excellent condition and a rare museum worthy piece. | 2019-04-23T22:04:47 | https://www.shrimptoncouture.com/products/1950s-rare-silk-couture-philipe-hulitar-floral-gown |
Two-handled loving cup; Silver gilt and ivory trowel used by the Grand Master, the Earl of Zetland to lay the foundation stone of the Victorian Freemasons’ Hall in Great Queen Street in 1864 which was purchased earlier this year by the Library and Museum.
The exhibition was reviewed by the professional publication, the museums journal where it was described as being “of the scale and standard exemplified by [exhibitions] offered by national museums”. The achievement of the exhibition, according to the review, was “to draw attention to the abysmal ignorance …of the social history of fraternity”.
The Library and Museum has continued to seek ways to allay this ignorance and its leading role in this sector has now been recognised by the award of a small grant by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council to explore the establishment of a Subject Specialist Network on Fraternal and Friendly Societies and Associations.
Working with major museums across the country including Beamish Open Air Museum, the British Museum and the Museum of English Rural Life at Reading, the Library and Museum organised a workshop in Manchester in December for curators, librarians and archivists whose collections include fraternal society material.
It is intended that this will be the beginnings of a network which will uncover these hidden collections, help other museums, libraries and archives make more effective use of them and put on displays to attract new audiences.
After my talk at Grand Lodge Quarterly Communication in September, a number of people have asked me about the Friends of the Library and Museum. This is one of a number of ways in which the Library and Museum helps to fund itself. Although a Masonic charity, it does not take part in the Festival system.
The Friends group is open both to Freemasons and the general public. Friends receive regular newsletters featuring news about acquisitions, articles about particular aspects of the collections and book reviews. Recent editions included articles about the built Masonic heritage, about Sir Michael Costa, an important (but largely forgotten) musician of the 19th century and an account of the ‘behind the scenes of Freemasons’ Hall’ tour, one of the events organised in conjunction with the Summer exhibition The Hall in the Garden.
There are occasional special events for Friends and discount vouchers on selected shop products.
Contributions from Friends assist in the development of the Library and Museum and help fund acquisitions and care for the collections. The most recent acquisition made with the support of income from the Friends was a large ceramic two-handled loving cup depicting a meeting of an, as yet unidentified, fraternity. Only one other example of this pattern is known (in the People’s History Museum in Manchester, where it is shown on a much smaller mug).
It costs £25 a year join as an individual Friend or £50 a year as an individual Lodge or Chapter. Friends who are taxpayers can pay their subscriptions under the Gift Aid scheme. It is also possible to purchase a subscription as a gift.
Further details of the Friends group can be found on the Library and Museum website at www.freemasonry.london.museum/friends.php where an application form can be found. Letchworth’s, the Shop at Freemasons’ Hall, is another important source of funding for the Library and Museum. Building on the excellent work of the late Walter Crombie and the London Grand Rank Association for the Grand Charity, the Library and Museum purchased the shop company from the Grand Charity in 2002.
Kevin Duffy was appointed as manager and under his management the Shop has gone from strength to strength selling a wide range of books, regalia, ties, souvenirs and jewellery.
The Shop has developed a mail order catalogue and a web site, www.letchworthshop.co.uk, where you can buy online. All the profits from the Shop go towards the work of the Library and Museum. | 2019-04-19T18:18:41 | http://mqmagazine.co.uk/issue-20/p-37.php |
The research proposal 'Developing biodegradable multipurpose structures for generating ecosystem services - Bridging Thresholds', has finished first in the opening round of the Technology Foundation (Technologiestichting) STW.
The research is called ' Bridging Thresholds', and includes research into the use of biodegradable structures (BESE) for initiating ecosystem restoration.
The consortium is headed by Tjisse van der Heide of the Radboud University Nijmegen (RUN) and will undertake research over a period of four years. The research is being carried out in close collaboration between the Radboud University Nijmegen (PhD 1 is focusing on biogeochemical processes), the Royal NIOZ (PhD 2 is focusing on physical and hydrodynamic processes), Bureau Waardenburg (post-doc is focusing on up-scaling), water managers, industry and manufacturers. | 2019-04-22T10:01:48 | https://www.bese-products.com/article/four-year-scholarship-for-research-into-bese-elements/ |
Place throw rugs in front of sinks in your kitchen and any doors leading to the outside where heavy traffic and tracking occurs. However, do not do this until at least one week after the finish has been applied. Chairs and other furniture that are moved frequently, should have floor guards attached to the bottom of each leg to help prevent scratching and wear.
Regular dust mopping and vacuuming is an essential part of hardwood floor care. A good quality dust mop or vacuum with bristle head is the most effective tool for cleaning dust and dirt off the floor. To keep your floor looking its best, dust mop or vacuum at least twice a week. Dust or vacuum more often on floors with heavy traffic.
Spills and tracked in dirt can build up and will require more than dust mopping to remove. When this happens, lightly sponge mop with a mild cleaner solution diluted with warm water. After sponge mopping, run a towel wrapped around a broom over the floor. The cleaner solution will loosen the dirt and the towel will pick it up. These solutions can also be used on a rag for spot cleaning.
Do not use more cleaner than the recommended amount. More cleaner does not mean better performance.
Do not use the following products, or products similar in nature!
Do not wax or spray buff.
Water based urethane finishes require little maintenance, so it is not necessary to wax or polish the floor. Waxes or polishes will actually mar your floor. This will make your floor harder to clean and cause problems for future recoats.
Recoating your hardwood floor is simple and quick. The floor needs to be cleaned and scuffed to microscopically rough up the surface to allow a good bond for the new polyurethane. A new coat or two is applied to your floor and the process takes only a couple hours. How often you should recoat depends on the amount of wear your floor receives. The floor should be recoated before the raw wood becomes exposed, if exposure does occur a complete sanding would be required. | 2019-04-19T22:43:44 | http://torcancoatings.com/hardwoodfloorcare.php |
"Beautiful home. Great place for a event. The layout is perfect for weddings and parties. Ron White is a great guy who is willing to do anything to make things work smoothly. Hats off to Grey Oaks Plantation!"
"We had my step daughter's wedding here over the weekend. I can not say enough wonderful things about this place! It's absolutely GREAT! Beautiful beyond words! Ron is the BEST! He goes above and beyond to make sure it's a fairy tale dream come true!"
"This is a beautiful place for a wedding. Great location and wonderful people to work with. I can not say enough good things about this venue. Ron White is a very helpful and knowledgeable person when planning a wedding or event."
Grey Oaks Plantation is absolutely beautiful! There is so much character & detail in this home. The courtyard & grounds are as pretty as the inside of the house. This is definitely a one of a kind plantation home in Vicksburg, MS. Thanks for welcoming us into your home Mr. Ron! It is so beautiful!
Amazing! I have been in many historic homes and been around antiques my entire life and Grey Oaks is breathtaking. You can tell it's the result of a lifetime of collecting and an eye for the unusual. You would need to spend days to take it all in!
Having my reception at Grey Oaks was absolutely gorgeous! We loved every detail about this beautiful home. The owner, Mr. Ron, is the most gracious and loving host a bride could ever ask for! He genuinely wants your day to be everything you want! We left feeling more like family than clients.
Beautiful home and a fabulous place to have an event! Hidden treasure of Vicksburg!!
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In "Shopping for Pleasure," Erika Rappaport reconstructs London's Victorian and Edwardian West End as an entertainment and retail center. In this neighborhood of stately homes, royal palaces, and spacious parks and squares, a dramatic transformation unfolded that ultimately changed the meaning of femininity and the lives of women, shaping their experience of modernity. Rappaport illuminates the various forces of the period that encouraged and discouraged women's enjoyment of public life and particularly shows how shopping came to be seen as the quintessential leisure activity for middle- and upper-class women. Through extensive histories of department stores, women's magazines, clubs, teashops, restaurants, and the theater as interwoven sites of consumption, "Shopping for Pleasure" uncovers how a new female urban culture emerged before and after the turn of the twentieth century.
Moving beyond the question of whether shopping promoted or limited women's freedom, the author draws on diverse sources to explore how business practices, legal decisions, and cultural changes affected women in the market. In particular, she focuses on how and why stores presented themselves as pleasurable, secure places for the urban woman, in some cases defining themselves as instrumental to civic improvement and women's emancipation. Rappaport also considers such influences as merchandizing strategies, credit policies, changes in public transportation, feminism, and the financial balance of power within the home. "Shopping for Pleasure" is thus both a social and cultural history of the West End, but on a broader scale it reveals the essential interplay between the rise of consumer society, the birth of modern femininity, and the making of contemporary London. | 2019-04-21T14:46:51 | https://www.booktopia.com.au/shopping-for-pleasure-erika-rappaport/prod9780691044767.html |
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If you’re planning a walk a little further afield and it’s going to be spread out over more than just a day you’re going to have to think about transport and accommodation to one degree or another. Even for those who have cars, many walkers are also aware of the environmental impact that their vehicles can have on areas of countryside and prefer to use public transport as a way of reducing their ‘carbon footprint’. And, although some of the most remote areas in the UK are not easily accessible by public transport, the country is, for the most part, trying to do its bit by putting on services which will help to reduce congestion in extremely popular walking areas and to create a more pleasant environment for walkers and for those who like to spend time in the outdoors, in general.
Both National Rail (trains) and National Express (coaches) provide regular public services to the vast majority of Britain’s most popular walking destinations, either directly to a particular popular starting point on a route or, at least, to a town or city that isn’t too far away. Even some of the budget airlines have now made it relatively affordable to make internal flights between numerous cities in the UK which can make a great difference if, for example, you live in the South of England and are planning a walking trip in Scotland. However, you may find that you’ll possibly need to cover the last ‘leg’ of your journey to a popular ‘hotspot’ via a local bus service or even a taxi. Once you’ve worked out a plan to get you as close as possible to a place where you want to walk, it’s well worth checking out the relevant local authority’s website as you may well be able to complete the last leg by using a local bus company, many of which lay on special shuttle buses to popular walking trails.
Camping -For many people, getting close to nature is what walking is all about and a walking trip wouldn’t be complete for some without a night spent ‘under the stars’. Camp sites can vary from all-singing, all-dancing ‘resort’ type accommodation with hot showers, shops and entertainment laid on to your primitive patch of land where a toilet is simply a hole in the ground along with many variations falling somewhere in between.
Hostels – Made famous by the Youth Hostel Association (YHA), many people might think that you have to sleep in dormitories sharing your living quarters with strangers and, whilst there are numerous hostels which operate in this fashion (which many people enjoy, by the way), some offer smaller rooms more suited to family accommodation. When booking a hostel, however, you should establish what meals, if any, are provided.
Self-Catering – Many walkers prefer to stay in furnished and fully equipped houses or flats and this is an extremely popular choice of accommodation if you’re planning on walking in the same specific area for a few days.
Bed & Breakfast – These range from people with spare bedrooms in their own houses to smaller hotels and guest houses. They’re popular for walkers who like to have a hearty breakfast cooked for them to set them on their way and they’re also useful as some B&Bs can often arrange local transport for walkers and their luggage to and from popular walking start points.
Bunkhouses – These can be barns or other converted buildings owned privately but separate from the owner’s own house. They’ll usually have their own cooking and toilet facilities but they can also range from the very basic to something almost resembling 5 star luxury self catering accommodation so you should do your research first to find one that suits.
There are hundreds of books and online resources which can help walkers with their transport and accommodation needs and, whilst any walking trip is never going to be like a 5 star all-inclusive holiday in the Caribbean, you should be able to plan your transport and accommodation needs with relative ease and according to your own required level of comfort for the most part. | 2019-04-23T09:01:28 | http://www.walkingandhiking.co.uk/TransportAccommodationWalkers.html |
BACKGROUND: The optimization of medication use during care transitions represents an opportunity to improve overall health-related outcomes. The utilization of clinical pharmacists during care transitions has demonstrated benefit, although the optimal method of integration during the care transition process remains unclear.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of pharmacist-provided telephonic medication therapy management (MTM) on care quality in a care transitions program (CTP) for high-risk older adults.
METHODS: This prospective, randomized, controlled study was conducted from December 8, 2011, through October 25, 2012, in a primary care work group at a tertiary care academic medical center in the midwestern United States. High-risk elderly (aged ≥60 years) patients were randomized to a pharmacist-provided MTM program via telephone or to usual care within an existing outpatient CTP. The primary outcome was the quality of medication prescribing and utilization based on the Screening Tool to Alert Doctors to the Right Treatment (START) and the Screening Tool of Older Persons’ Prescriptions (STOPP) scores. The secondary outcomes were medication utilization using a modified version of the Medication Appropriateness Index, hospital resource utilization within 30 days of discharge, and drug therapy problems.
RESULTS: Of 222 eligible high-risk patients, 25 were included in the study and were randomized to the pharmacist MTM intervention (N = 13) or to usual care (N = 12). No significant differences were found between the 2 groups in medications meeting the STOPP or START criteria. At 30-day follow-up, no significant differences were found between the 2 cohorts in medication utilization quality indicators or in hospital utilization. At 30-day follow-up, 3 (13.6%) patients had an emergency department visit or a hospital readmission since discharge. In all, 22 patients completed the study. Medication underuse was common, with 20 START criteria absent medications evident for all 25 patients at baseline, representing 15 (60%) patients with ≥1 missing medications. Overall, 55 drug therapy problems were identified at baseline, 24 (43.6%) of which remained unresolved at 30-day follow-up.
CONCLUSION: The use of a pharmacist-provided MTM program did not achieve a significant difference compared with usual care in an existing CTP; however, the findings demonstrated frequent utilization of inappropriate medications as well as medication underuse, and many drug therapy problems remained unresolved. The small size of the study may have limited the ability to detect a difference between the intervention and usual care groups.
A key measure of the 2010 Affordable Care Act is the improvement of care transitions within the healthcare continuum.1 Optimal medication utilization is important during these care transitions. Elderly patients have shown a higher risk for drug-related adverse events with certain medications.2-7 Thus, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans are required to offer medication therapy management (MTM) to patients who meet certain criteria.8,9 The Medicare criteria for MTM eligibility vary by plan type and by disease, and include a diagnosis of a minimum number of chronic diseases, the use of a specific minimum number of prescription medications, and the likelihood of exceeding a predetermined annual medication cost threshold.10 Patients in care transitions often meet the MTM eligibility criteria; however, the optimal model of pharmacist integration during the care transition process remains unclear.
A variety of screening tools have been developed to improve medication quality and reduce the prevalence of drug-related adverse events. The Screening Tool of Older Persons’ Prescriptions (STOPP) was developed to identify potentially inappropriate medications, and the Screening Tool to Alert Doctors to the Right Treatment (START) was created to identify potential prescribing omissions.
The STOPP and START tools are scored by totaling the number of medications that meet certain criteria, with each potentially inappropriate medication and potential prescribing omission generating 1 point. Previous research indicates that a 0.5 decrease in STOPP score yielded a 17% risk reduction in medication-related hospital admissions.19 Although the START criteria were developed using evidence-based disease management, the clinical impact of this intervention remains to be explored.
Our objective was to assess the impact of comprehensive pharmacist-provided telephonic MTM on care quality in an outpatient care transitions program (CTP) in high-risk adults aged ≥60 years.
In this prospective, randomized, controlled trial, patients were randomized in a 1 to 1 ratio to the MTM intervention or the usual care cohort. The study was conducted from December 8, 2011, through October 25, 2012, in a primary care work group at a tertiary care academic medical center in the midwestern United States. The primary care work group included the family medicine and primary care internal medicine departments. The study was reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board.
The target enrollment for the study was set at 50 independent-living elderly adults (aged ≥60 years) who were enrolled in the local CTP. The determination of eligibility for the CTP required stratification of patients during hospitalization using the Elders Risk Assessment (ERA) index, which was developed to identify elderly patients who are at high risk for an emergency department visit or a hospital readmission.20 Patients who were newly enrolled in the CTP were targeted for participation in this study.
Each patient was reimbursed $25 as compensation for the time commitment required for the completion of the study. Patients were offered enrollment in the CTP during their hospitalization if they were empaneled in the primary care work group, resided within a 20-minute drive, and were predicted to be at risk for high healthcare utilization (ie, had an ERA index score of ≥16). The study coordinator recruited participants for the study and obtained informed consent during hospitalization or via a telephone call shortly after discharge from the hospital.
Patients were randomly assigned to either the intervention group or to the usual care group by a study coordinator. Randomization was completed during the phone call by the study coordinator, who opened a sealed envelope that contained an indication of which group the patient was assigned to.
The study statistician used a random number generator to determine the allocation sequence. The trial was unblinded (ie, the participants and the investigators were aware of the intervention), and the patients received a telephone call from the pharmacist if they were randomized to the intervention group. However, all outcomes were assessed while blinded to the intervention or the usual care group allocations.
The intervention group received an MTM consultation with a pharmacist by telephone, preferably within 3 (and up to 7) business days after hospital discharge. This intervention was developed using successful methods of pharmacist integration during care transitions,11,12 while complementing the services of an existing CTP, to assess the impact on the quality of medication use. The pharmacist obtained the necessary information and clinical assessments from each patient’s electronic medical record to complete a comprehensive review of all prescription, nonprescription, and herbal medications taken. This systematic review of medications included the identification, resolution, and prevention of drug-related problems, including adverse events or the use of potentially inappropriate medications.
In addition, the electronic medical record was investigated for potential prescribing omissions. This review was the foundation for the phone consultation with the patient to ensure medication optimization. Decisions were based on the pharmacist’s clinical judgment after considering practice guidelines, 2 clinical support databases (Truven Health Analytics’ Micromedex21 and Wolters Kluwer Lexi-Drugs22), or the highest-quality evidence available, as well as patient preferences. Recommendations were communicated by the pharmacist via a secure messaging function within the electronic medical record to the CTP provider for review on completion of the phone consultation.
The study included 5 pharmacists—2 had delivered the interventions and 3 performed the analysis; all the pharmacists had pharmacy doctoral degrees and were required to complete an MTM certification program.
The usual care group was defined as the preexisting CTP without pharmacist intervention. Patients enrolled in the CTP during their hospitalization received a home visit by a nurse practitioner within 3 business days after their discharge. As part of the visit, the nurse practitioner reviewed the patient’s medications and made changes as deemed appropriate. The changes were implemented directly or were discussed with the patient’s primary care provider, depending on clinical judgment. Follow-up telephone calls at scheduled intervals were implemented, depending on the needs of the individual patients.
The study coordinators functioned only in a research capacity, independent of the pharmacist intervention or usual care groups. They performed recruitment and obtained consent from participants. They collected patient characteristics at baseline within 7 days of hospital discharge and at 5 weeks after the intervention with a follow-up phone call. The information collected by the study coordinator included demographic factors, such as age, race, marital status, medication adherence, and patient-reported hospital or emergency department utilization.
Two independent pharmacists assessed the medication quality indicators for each patient at baseline after hospital discharge (before pharmacist intervention and/or the nurse practitioner home visit) and at 30 days after discharge.
The primary outcome was to identify potentially inappropriate medications with the STOPP criteria and potential prescribing omissions using the START criteria.
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For the STOPP and START assessments, the medications involved included routinely administered systemic drugs other than topical treatments. The MAI assessment was applied to systemic drugs (other than over-the-counter or topical treatments) that were used on a regular basis.
Additional secondary end points included an assessment of healthcare resource utilization within 30 days of discharge, defined by (1) emergency department visits, (2) hospital readmissions, and (3) the composite of emergency department visits and hospital readmissions. These outcomes were self-reported during the 5-week follow-up telephone call from the study coordinator.
The study data were managed using Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) tools that are hosted at our institution.27 REDCap is a secure, web-based application designed to support data capture for research studies, providing (1) an intuitive interface for validated data entry, (2) audit trails for tracking data manipulation and export procedures, (3) automated export procedures for seamless data downloads to common statistical packages, and (4) procedures for importing data from external sources.
The START and STOPP scores were calculated for each patient. The possible scores ranged from 0 to 22 for the START criteria and from 0 to 65 for the STOPP criteria. Using the standard deviation estimates of 2.1 and 1.6 for the START and STOPP scores,28 respectively, a total sample size of 25 patients would allow the detection of mean between-group differences of 1.7 and 1.3, respectively, with 80% power.
The statistical methods used to compare the groups were the Wilcoxon rank-sum test for continuous or discrete ordinal variables and the Pearson’s chi-squared test for discrete nominal variables. In all cases, 2-tailed P values of <.05 were considered statistically significant. The continuous data are reported as the median (interquartile range), and the categorical data are reported as the frequency and percentage of the group represented. The data analysis was generated using SAS version 9.2 for UNIX (SAS Institute, Inc; Cary, NC).
Of the 222 patients eligible for the study, 197 patients were excluded from participation because they were either uninterested, were residing in a skilled nursing facility, unable to reach, had a clinical diagnosis of dementia or a terminal illness, or were unable or unwilling to provide informed consent (Figure). Of the 25 patients who were randomized to the MTM intervention (N = 13) or to usual care (N = 12), 2 died (1 from each cohort) and 1 patient in the intervention group voluntarily withdrew from the study.
Baseline patient characteristics are listed in the Table in the Appendix (see end of article). Table 1 compares baseline and 30-day follow-up outcomes for the 2 study cohorts. The study participants were predominantly male, white, and married, with a median age of approximately 84 years. At baseline, the patients in the pharmacist-intervention group used a median of 17 (interquartile range, 12-20) medications compared with 15.5 (interquartile range, 13-18.5) medications in the control group.
As shown in Table 1, the total number of medications and the number of required daily doses were not significantly different between the 2 groups at baseline and at 30-day follow-up. The between-group differences in medication adherence were also not significant. At the 30-day follow-up, no significant differences were found between the pharmacist-intervention and usual care groups in the number of STOPP medications or missing START medications (Table 2).
The secondary outcomes of the modified MAI assessment and the 30-day rates of emergency department visits, hospital readmissions, or the composite of both showed no significant differences between the 2 groups. Table 3 summarizes the drug therapy problems that were identified by the MTM consultation, which represented the pharmacist intervention. Our results show that 24 (43.6%) of the 55 identified drug therapy problems persisted at the 30-day follow-up (Table 3).
A major factor that might have affected the results of this study was the implementation rate of the pharmacist’s recommendations. The patients were reassessed at 30 days after hospital discharge by review of the electronic medical record to determine the status of their medication therapy problems compared with baseline. There were 55 drug therapy problems identified by the pharmacist at baseline, and 43.6% remained unresolved 30 days after discharge (Table 3). This suboptimal rate might have reduced the impact of the pharmacist’s interventions and the subsequent statistical differences between the 2 groups.
The results from our elderly cohort showed that each patient was taking approximately 9 prescription medications, suggesting an association with an increased number of inappropriate medications. Steinman and colleagues demonstrated the frequency of inappropriate medication use increases with the total number of medications taken. However, the frequency of potential prescribing omissions does not vary with the total number of medications taken.24 Our study demonstrated a fairly balanced percentage of potentially inappropriate medications versus potential prescribing omissions (approximately 68% vs 60%, respectively).
Our findings suggest that the implementation of a telephonic MTM consultation into an already resource-intensive, comprehensive CTP may not represent the optimal integration strategy. One area of potential further research is to identify specific patient populations that derive the most benefit from a pharmacist-provided MTM program during care transitions.
The primary limitation to the study is the small sample size, which yielded inadequate statistical power to allow us to draw definitive conclusions. Our initial intervention included an in-home assessment by the study coordinator to perform the baseline functional measurements. This requirement limited patient recruitment, and the intervention was modified to perform all baseline and follow-up assessments via telephone. However, this modification did not significantly improve patient recruitment. Thus, this study can be considered preliminary, and its data can be regarded as hypothesis-generating.
In addition, the pharmacist’s intervention was part of a multifaceted pilot CTP, and it is difficult to discern the absolute impact of this integration.
Notably, 2 of the 12 patients who were randomized to the usual care group had participated in MTM in the past 12 months. These 2 patients might have confounded the results, and might have introduced bias between the 2 treatment groups.
Finally, the study was conducted at a single center, which might have also limited the results.
Although many studies have examined methods to improve care transitions from a hospital to home, an optimal standard of practice has not yet been determined. Utilizing screening tools such as START, STOPP, or MAI may be helpful in transitioning patients, but it is also important to recognize the individual needs of each patient. Inappropriate medication use and underuse were common within the elderly cohort in our study. Although pharmacist-provided MTM consultation did not demonstrate a statistically significant benefit, the negative findings may be attributable to a lack of statistical power because of the small sample size or to the suboptimal integration into the care model. Future research should include a method to identify the specific patients who would benefit most from intervention by a pharmacist.
The authors would like to thank Stephanie M. Quigg, Betty A. Wirt, and Ivana T. Croghan, PhD.
Dr Haag, Dr Davis, Dr Hoel, Dr Armon, Dr Odell, and Mr Dierkhising reported no conflicts of interest. Dr Takahashi is on the Medical Board of Axial, LLC.
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Medication therapy management (MTM) is an effective way to assess the current medication use and educational needs of a patient. Transitioning care from a healthcare facility to the outpatient setting is a critical point in the treatment process of patients with chronic diseases. The article by Haag and colleagues highlights the importance of proper education and counseling to help patients understand their therapy needs, and the importance of adhering to treatment recommendations.1 The small sample size of the study, however, might have contributed to the lack of differences between the study groups: still, this endeavor points to key challenges for providers, patients, and health plans in the attempt to improve health outcomes by delivering safe and effective medications while enhancing patient quality of life.
These statistics highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to MTM that will involve all stakeholders in the delivery system to achieve quality drug therapy. Missed medications can lead to serious adverse outcomes, including disease exacerbation, medication changes by the provider because of a perceived lack of efficacy, and wasted dollars spent on inappropriately used drugs—all of which creates significant gaps in care.
PHARMACISTS: This study provides insight into potential opportunities for clinical pharmacists, community pharmacists, and institutional pharmacists to help achieve improvements in drug treatment. Haag and colleagues note that even after 30 days, many problems related to drug therapy were still unresolved.1 A systematic approach is needed to effectively target patients in this 30-day window for interventions that will address these problems. These gaps in care increase the risk for an adverse event, promote poor outcomes, and drive up healthcare expenses.
PAYERS: To increase the level of medication management and improve access to MTM services, it may be time to consider compensation to pharmacists for these services, provided that there is documentation of true clinical and financial benefits to the patients and/or the health plan. An effective MTM program can improve health, prevent undesired clinical outcomes, and save scarce resources that may be applied to new and innovative treatments for chronic diseases.
PATIENTS: In addition, patients need to become more engaged in their own care through effective health and wellness programs, counseling, and formal disease education. These activities can be combined with an effective MTM program to ultimately affect poor health and deliver consistent improvements in health outcomes.
1. Haag JD, Davis AZ, Hoel RW, et al. Impact of pharmacist-provided medication therapy management on healthcare quality and utilization in recently discharged elderly patients. Am Health Drug Benefits. 2016;9(5):259-267.
2. Cranor CW, Bunting BA, Christensen DB. The Asheville Project: long-term clinical and economic outcomes of a community pharmacy diabetes care program. J Am Pharm Assoc. 2003;43:173-184. | 2019-04-21T18:13:19 | http://ahdbonline.com/issues/2016/july-2016-vol-9-no-5/2172-impact-of-pharmacist-provided-medication-therapy-management-on-healthcare-quality-and-utilization-in-recently-discharged-elderly-patients |
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GEMfest is more than a conference -- it is a festive celebration where middle school girls can get information and inspiration to take on middle school, high school and the world! GEMfest attendees will hear two inspiring keynote speeches, learn from an informative panel and select from one of eight hands-on workshops teaching skills for success such as public speaking, finding your drive, coding and telling your story. Girls will also have an opportunity to take a celebratory photo with our GEMfest X The Confetti Project pop-up.
Parenting OC returns to Discovery Cube for its annual Kids’ Summer Opportunities Jamboree event. This year, Jamboree will have special guests, along with games and many new exhibitors featuring family travel destination spots, summer camps, and school information.
The Aquarium of the Pacific will be in attendance with the acclaimed Aquarium on Wheels, and back by popular demand is the Bubble-Dash Games. Come on down for this fun-filled, free family event.
Bring the entire family for Pacific Symphony’s annual Lantern Festival, celebrating the Year of the Pig! The Lantern Festival, which can be traced back 2,000 years, takes place 15 days after the Lunar New Year—on the first full moon night in the lunar calendar—and marks the return of spring, representing the reunion of family.
Admission is FREE, but tickets are required. Due to venue capacity, admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the course of the event. At the festival, you’ll have the opportunity to decorate your very own lantern, take in live music, try your hand at solving a riddle, take a Chinese folk dance lesson and more!
The annual Dana Point Festival of Whales celebrates the return of the once-endangered California Gray Whale with a leviathan-size event. In addition to whale watching at the height of whale watching season, festival includes a kick-off parade, Sand Sculpting, Ocean Awareness Day, musical entertainment, on-the-water Concert, Whale of a Block Party, Art Shows, Pancake Breakfast, BBQs, Kids Interpretive Crafts, Classic Car Exhibits, Lectures/Seminars at multiple venues including the Ocean Institute, Historic Walking Tours, Paddling Events, Sailing/Rowing/Kayak/SUP Demos, plus much more!
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Dana Wharf Whale Watching is offering special cruises during this event! Buy tickets online at www.danawharf.com or call (949) 496-5794 for more information!
Families with children ages 4 -17 are welcome to join an afternoon filled with activities, dances and games lead by teachers of GermanSchoolCampus.com. A family fun event with traditional Fasching’s delicatessens like the famous “Berliner”, Krapfen, and Currywurst.
FREE Trivia Contest (win prizes along the way) Trivia Beer Pretzels and Laughter with the Village Idiot Held the 1st Monday of the month!!
This exciting and informative event, presented by Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett, Orange County Board of Supervisors, OC The Pet Adoption Center OC, and Saddleback Church. This family and pet friendly event will also feature rescue groups with many loving animals available for adoption, fun and exciting canine demonstrations, local vendors providing all manner of pet products and services, food trucks and giveaways.
Free admission, parking and shuttle service.
Come on down and celebrate a meal with us. Old World also has full line of imported German beers on tap! Our food, ambiance and fresh authenticity make Old World’s German Restaurant an Orange County favorite among locals and tourists alike.
Journey back to the late 1800s of early California and let the Fiesta Association show you how "the West was fun" at this western style dinner dance.
Enjoy some great food and old-fashioned fun while dancing under the stars (weather permitting) to live country-western style music.
This colorful, fun-filled event showcases and celebrates Sage Hill school's--and the community's--amazing cultural diversity. Taste home-cooked delicacies from virtually every nation represented at Sage Hill; enjoy non-stop musical and dance performances; bid on tantalizing baskets of themed goodies; browse the ethnic bazaar; and plenty of entertainment for the kids.
Aliso Viejo Christian School, a highly rated Orange County private school, that serves children in grades junior kindergarten to eighth grade, invites prospective families its 2018-19 annual Open House Admission events. Come and see our facility, meet our staff, check out our curriculum and amazing programs offered. We would love to share our school with you and answer any questions. We believe in Christian education with a focus on strong academics and enrichment programs to teach the whole child.
Please confirm your space by calling 949-3890300, or e-mail Kim Winters at kwinters@avchristianschool.org with the number of people in attendance.
This night of Old West entertainment consists of four contests are rolled into one! Best Dressed Old West Man, Best Dressed Old West Woman, Best Belt Buckle, and the Hairiest Man (best moustache and/or beard). So don your finest Old West outfit, belt buckle or facial hair! and enter one or more of the contests. There is a $5 entry fee (pay when you arrive) per category for each contestant entered.
For the more timid, spectators are always welcome at the hilarious Fiesta Grandé.
The Mercado is a Street Fair and Market Place where you can eat, drink, and shop at over 100 booths. It is THE place to be after the parade! Listen and dance to the music of The Working Cowboy Band, a traditional country music band.
The Phoenix Club's traditional German style celebration of the “new” beer with German imported Bock fresh from the tap and lots of local craft brewers offering their best brews. Event includes live music by the Express Band, folk dancing by Die Gemütlichen Schuhplattler and classic German food.
If you and your green thumb are free, the City of Fullerton and Fullerton Beautiful Inc. would like to make a date with you. In observance of the national “Arbor Day” program, the City and Fullerton Beautiful, a nonprofit organization dedicated to beautifying the community, are sponsoring a tree-planting program at Hillcrest Park. Volunteers are asked to bring shovels and buckets, as well as gloves and sturdy shoes.
Egg hunts, Easter Brunch, Easter Services and more!
Fun, festival-like event including food, drink, entertainment and a 2 mile walk at UCI. The National MS Society's mission is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis. They are currently accepting registrations via, email, mail or over the telephone for this walk.
A celebration of authors, readers and libraries!
Orange County’s premier literary event featuring headlining authors and thought provoking keynote addresses. The day offers attendees and fans the opportunity to listen and engage with an exciting array of authors, have books signed, ask questions, and learn about the writing process. Included are morning refreshments, a delicious lunch, and a yummy dessert.
A weekend filled with craft beer, tasty gourmet tacos, Lucha Libre style wrestling and live music!
This Sabroso festival will feature up to four hours of unlimited craft beer tastings (for those 21+) featuring over 150 craft beers, including some of the best local favorites.
Green Scene is the perfect place for any gardener looking for new ideas to improve their gardens or outdoor habitats. This is the only major outdoor sales event in Orange County focused exclusively on the home gardener, garden accessories, environmental education programs and products.
Join the Bolsa Chica Conservancy for some free family fun, as we celebrate our annual Earth Day Festival! The festival will include educational activity booths, tours, food, a bounce house and more! Don' t miss out on the eco-friendly fun!
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Presented by Left Coast Brewing Co., is an exciting event which features Mico-Brews from all over Southern California - Enjoy Micro-Brew sampling, home-made food provided by various non-profit organizations and live entertainment. VIP guests enjoyed tours of the Left Coast Brewery and premier samplings. This Tasting is one you won't want to miss!
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Hosted by the San Clemente Garden Club. Admission is FREE! Families are welcome.
This years highlights include annual Plant Sale and Garden Flea Market, exhibits demonstrating sustainable practices for your garden, garden related opportunities in our community, Open to the Public 'funky container' and 'floral design' contests, San Clemente Art Association's Garden and Flower Show painting competition, Butterfly Habitat Education and Water Smart Program.
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This spring event features an outdoor Festival, Open House and Car Show. Wayzgoose, UCI's oldest tradition, is a student run festival in Aldrich Park - filled with live entertainment, food, games and rides for UCI and the community. Many offices and services will be open or available with information for everyone especially prospective students. This includes academic program information and sessions; campus, housing and recreation facilities tours; Financial Aid and Admissions; and much more.
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A giant animal entertainment and education festival. It’s the largest pet and pet product expo in the world. Over 1,000 animals will entertain you in stage shows, competitions and demonstrations including dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, rodents, goats, pigs, llamas, rabbits, miniature horses and more. There will also be pet adoptions, pet products for sale, petting zoo, how-to workshops and advice from animal experts. It is presented by a nonprofit organization to promote responsible pet care. Please do not bring your pets.
Once again the Floral Park Neighborhood, recipient of Neighborhoods USA's "Neighborhood of the Year", will be hosting its annual Home and Garden Tour. Whether experiencing a stroll through the beautiful vintage homes and gardens, searching for treasures at the Antique & Collectables Sale, viewing the Classic Automobile Display, or enjoying a snack at the food and drink concessions, you will surely leave the Floral Park Home & Garden Tour with nostalgic memories of a day well spent.
ACES Car Club is once again hosting their annual Aces Hot Rod Resurrection. This event is open to pre ‘65 traditional hot rods, customs & vintage/classic bikes only, and being held at Old World, Huntington Beach, CA. Old World offers a very unique traditional German village backdrop for our unique collection of traditional hot rods and customs, combined with food, drink and live music.
Artist from all over transform and capture amazing beauty of art using pastel chalk as the medium to blend onto asphalt as their canvases. With each artist's techniques and their enthusiasm for the love of art you can truly experience the metamorphosis around you.
Huntington Beach Downtown closes the middle block of Main Street and invites teams to compete in different sandcastle building categories. See who ends up crafting the best sand fortresses!
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The La Habra Chamber of Commerce will produce its Annual Spring Citrus Fair — full of period charm — showcasing the history of the La Habra Valley.
Join thousands of other community-minded runners and walkers at the OC Marathon, beginning at Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa just south of Santa Barbara Drive. Pledges to benefit eleven local children's charities through Run for Orange County Kids (ROCK).
Enjoy over 700 musicians and dancers performing on three stages and over 250 non-profit, craft and business exhibitors! There will be lots of international food, exhibitors, games and activities, art exhibitions, ceramic sales, a children's play area with Bounce House, student projects --- and much more!
2019 will mark the 29th year of celebrating Mexican culture in our Spanish Village by the Sea. The Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration showcases live entertainment featuring traditional Mariachi’s and Ballet Folklorico to Cumbias, Tex Mex, and Salsa dancers. Community groups will be serving up authentic Mexican food fare and other activities will include a juried Art Contest, Carnival Game booths and a vendor area.
Celebrating the history of Saddleback Valley and explore the rich history of Orange County's Ranchos and Native American tribes!
Bringing music, style and memories to the beach! Event features national 1980’s bands. Tons of vendors for shopping. Lots of yummy food trucks and a full bar. Celebrity impersonators, an 80s themed costume contest and so much more!
Located on campus at The Boeing Company in Huntington Beach, this event is full of hands-on activities for all ages and includes a competition where you’ll design, build and launch your own 2-liter bottle rocket with pressurized air and water. Rockets with the longest “hang time” will be awarded prizes!
Rocket Launch is a free community event available to science, rocket and engineer enthusiasts of all ages.
Fun for the whole family with free arts and crafts, dance lessons and performing arts classes. Over 50 organizations, city departments and more bring art projects to the Park atmosphere and invite the kids to “try art”.
Children’s Festival invites entertainers from throughout Orange County to perform on one of two stages and share the joy of dance, song and more. Cultural dance is shared, kaoroke will be introduced this year, cheerleading and more. Food is available at a nominal cost.
The festival will include entertainment "Battle of the Mariachis" and authentic Mexican food. Mariachi performers will compete for cash prizes.
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The Tustin Lobsterfest is an annual fundraiser event that provides financial support for the programs and services sponsored by the Tustin / Santa Ana Rotary Club. All net proceeds from this event help pay for local Rotary programs throughout Tustin and Santa Ana.
A One-of-a-kind Automotive Cultural Event. Featuring car rally, motor movies & Concours d'Elegance and Horseless Carriage Tour. Live performances in the outdoor amphitheater by The Pleasure Tones on Saturday and Janet Klein and Her Parlor Boys on Sunday. Proceeds benefit youth arts education and outreach programs.
The Annual Blues Festival is the true kick-off to summer with a weekend filled with music.
The International Food Court at Doheny Blues will have a variety of authentic vendors sampling everything from BBQ Ribs to Cajun Sausage to Vegetarian Pitas. Our Vendor Village is strewn throughout the entire lawn at Sea Terrace Park and consists of 50+ different “storefronts”. Peruse everything from hand-crafted art to hats and merchandise.
Great Family Fun! Come see these short legged but swift 'wiener dogs' race to the finish line once a month at Old World Village.
Bring your doxies and your whole family for a really fun day! Some of our adoptable doxies will be there for “show and tell”. We will be selling tickets for our amazing raffle as well. Bring your appetite. Bratwurst, German food, and drinks will be available from the BBQ Kitchen in the event area.
For Model Kit & Hobby enthusiats, Old World Village will have some great Vendors lined up this year. The Line-Up includes: Multiple Model Kit Vendors (Cars, Ships, Planes, Helicopters, Tanks, and Armored Vehicles), 1/6 scale Figure and Armor Vendors, Toy Soldier Vendors, Miniature Gaming Vendors, Military Book and Decal Vendors, Documentary and Movie DVD Vendors, Die-cast Toy Vendors and so on. Not to be left out…we will also be having our traditional Model Make and Take for first-time Builders to educate and instruct our future Model builders of America.
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Open to the public, Party for the Planet is a fun-filled day that celebrates wildlife while promoting conservation and educating Zoo guests about the different ways they can explore and help protect the environment. The event is FREE for FOSAZ Members and included in the price of general admission.
Throughout the event, Zoo guests can create conservation-friendly crafts and play fun games, as well as learn from hands-on demonstrations and education stations featuring animals, recycling, sustainable living and a variety of special guests including members of the Santa Ana City Water District, Fullerton Arboretum and other community organizations.
The Brea Chamber's annual family-friendly festival regularly attracts over 2,500 visitors and showcases our vibrant business community and city as one of Southern California's premiere destinations for exceptional dining, quality entertainment, and diverse shopping options. Vistors will also enjoy dancing to live music featuring Cold Duck. A DJ will be present as well during the event while you indulge in tasty treats and beverages.
The festival is a parade and carnival celebrating the city's strawberry-growing history. Free admission!
The event features hundreds of bagpipers and drummers, Scottish and Irish food and vendors, Scottish clans, Highland dancing and traditional Scottish feats of strength like the hammer throw, putting the stone and caber toss. Part of the United Scottish Society, the festival was established in 1932 and was called a Highland Games in the tradition of Scottish heritage.
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The Silverado Modjeska Recreation & Park District (SMRPD) announces the 12th Annual Silverado Chili Cook-Off & Cinco de Mayo Festival. Taste the competition chili and vote for your favorite family recipe! Browse the arts & craft expo with local vendors, while enjoying the Cinco de Mayo Mexican folk heritage entertainment lineup, and local Country, Blues artists.
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Why Club Reiki with Other Modes of Healing?
Why do you club Reiki with other modes of healing?
This is a question that many Reiki practitioners are asked from time to time.
Many people find it hard to understand how modalities like angel healing, crystal healing and the like can be clubbed with Reiki. Others feel it is blasphemous to combine Reiki with other modes of alternate healing. They assert that Reiki is sacred and complete in itself.
After doing my first degree in Reiki, I diligently practised daily self healing. Feeling the flow of the energy and making time for daily self healing were great accomplishments back then. I did not feel the need to seek other modes of alternate healing. Reiki felt complete in itself (which is true of course) and that was all I needed at that point.
It remained the same after the second degree. Coping with a healing crisis and handling all the life changes that Reiki brought about kept me occupied. The last thing on my mind was to experiment with any other form of healing.
It was just a year before doing the third degree that Reiki led me into unexplored territory. What started off as a limited experiment turned out to be a grand adventure that led me to realise one simple fact- Energy is energy. Period.
What this means is that all forms of healing are interrelated as the underlying energy remains the same.
Just as we have varying shades of the same colour, so do we have varying shades of the same Universal/ Divine/Healing energy. Depending on the need, this energy takes on different forms and fulfils different purposes.
Reiki is one such beautiful shade of an energy that is all pervasive. This shade took me into the world of other shades and taught me that no matter where I went, I was ultimately in contact with the same colour.
A year before doing the Master Degree, I was introduced to a technique known as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which you might have heard of. This technique is particularly effective when we find ourselves in emotional turmoil. We are required to make some affirming statements as we tap on certain pressure points located on different parts of the body. By the end of the tapping session, we feel at peace with ourselves and reach a wonderful state of self acceptance. In this state, finding creative solutions becomes easy. I worked extensively with this technique for over a year.
Side by side, I also worked with something called the “I Am” meditation. All I had to do was close my eyes and keep my awareness on the presence “I Am” within me.
For almost a year, I worked simultaneously with Reiki, EFT and the I AM meditation. A lot of healing happened and the desire to do the Master Degree took birth along the way. In the third degree, I was introduced to techniques like aura scanning, violet flame healing, crystal healing etc. Initially, I just could not believe that I could actually scan auras and heal with the violet flame. However, as I practised on myself as well as others, I saw that the new techniques I had learnt had the power to bring about tremendous healing.
As I practised daily self healing with Reiki, the urge to learn more and more about healing became very strong. The first learning experience that came my way was a workshop on Past Life Healing. I had always been a little afraid of exploring past lives. But the Master Degree healed my fears. Suddenly, I found that I was not afraid of exploring past lives anymore. In fact, I was rather keen to explore my past lives. Incidentally, a random search on the web showed me that a Past Lives Workshop by a renowned teacher in India was scheduled in my city. I signed up for this workshop, which gave me new insights on healing across space and time. My practice of Reiki and the “I Am” meditation helped me tremendously while exploring past lives as it required one to enter deep levels of relaxation.
Soon after, I attended another course on Kundalini Energy and Chakra Healing. This course literally transformed my life. All the learning that had happened with Reiki healing supported me during this course and I learnt to work with energy like never before. This workshop had participants from varied fields of alternate healing. There were a few Reiki healers and several Non-Reiki energy healers as well. I noticed that even people who did not practise Reiki were able to work effectively with energy and followed all the instructions that were given without a problem. They were able to scan chakras and heal energy blocks. This was indeed an eye opener for me.
I realised that everyone has a unique path in life. There is no one path for everybody. Reiki is probably the best path for many of us. However, it may not be so for others. I also understood that healing can happen even when we use other techniques because the underlying principles of healing remain the same.
Some months later, I launched my Reiki practice. At this point, Reiki made me cross paths with angel healing. I was always drawn to working with the angels. However, attending a course on the same brought new insights and healing experiences. This further opened my eyes and I realised that this was just another variation of energy healing. The angels are nothing but energy forms vibrating at very high frequencies of unconditional love and peace. We humans are also bundles of energy vibrating at a different frequency.
As I learnt these different forms of healing and interacted with practitioners from other fields, I acquired a broad perspective. This perspective helped me seamlessly integrate various techniques of healing with my Reiki practice. It seemed most natural and effortless to me. It also made my healing practice a lot more beautiful and interesting.
It was my daily practice of Reiki that brought about changes in me and also put me in the right places at the right time. It brought about precisely those learning experiences I needed at every point in time. The timing was always perfect. The teachers always appeared when I was ready for a particular learning experience. Workshops and courses were scheduled at the perfect moments. And this continues to happen even now!
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Dear Harpirya, thank you for the wonderful article. i had always been disoriented with respect to correct professional choice. like most of do i also studied and started working as that was the norm. i wanted to be in a creative field but could never open my wings as i cud not challenge the set norms and family expectations. i m in a good job but still have some void and craving to do somthing different.
sometime i want to quit , take risk and chase my dreams . sometime i feel the present set of life conditions are any small challenges. if i fulfil my responsibilties well that will be an achivement . and this confusions would never end.
How to find the purpose of life? how to find clarity?
i m a 2nd degree practictioner. I m very deep into spirituality.
Just continue to practise daily self healing with Reiki. Reiki usually shows us the path. Probably where you are at the moment is right for you. It is probably helping you gain the experience to be where you would like to be.
Thanks Harpriya! can u guide me how to progress in reiki? i m second degree practitioner. how to be a skilled healer?
Thanks for a wonderful article.Came across it just now,and needless to say it was exactly what I needed.Reiki as always shows the way. And yes, angels like Reiki have become an integral part of my life.Thanks once again.
Lovely read – thank you. Everything makes sense, and your wonderful words have filled me with more excitement and reassurance in this wonderful plane we live in. | 2019-04-22T00:32:44 | https://reikirays.com/15244/why-club-reiki-with-other-modes-of-healing/ |
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JOSÉ HERRERA, a Northeastern Illinois University business student, was stopped for speeding June 11. He was arrested for driving without a license or insurance, and a DUI.
His sister Erika, a prospective high school math teacher, said that the family attempted to pay the bail, set at $2,000, but officials at Cook County Jail only gave them excuses about why they couldn't accept it.
In a similar case in May, a 26-year-old restaurant worker, Jacobo Ruiz, was coming back from his job and stopped to fill up his gas tank. He was arrested by a Chicago police officer for driving without a license. Ruiz had no police record.
For most drivers, this would have probably ended with a ticket and a court date. But the police "suspected" that Ruiz was an "illegal," so he was arrested, charged and put in Cook County Jail.
The next day, when Ruiz's wife Severa offered to pay his bail of $1,500, she was told that the jail had received an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) order requiring that Ruiz be detained for another two days. But the 48-hour period multiplied many times over. After five months of uncertainty, ICE came for Ruiz, and he now faces deportation. His current bail is an unattainable $10,000.
Hammer time has finally come to Chicago. . . . .
He deserved what he got, he shouldn't have been driving without a dl, insurance and he had dui on top of that.
on the one hand he did deserve what he got and his bail should have been more like $100,000 instead of $10,000. but on the other hand, why did i.c.e. keep extending his detention for 5 months. what if he WAS here legally? that seems potentially problematic to me.
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Jorge Boosh's mom, how do you get along with Jeb Boosh's wife?
"jorge booshes mom"? because she's against illegal immigration, that makes her pro-boosh? that scumbag is only pretending to defend our borders on his way out of office.
THESE TWO CORRUPT PARTIES HAVE BEEN IN POWER FAR, FAR TOO LONG PEOPLE! WE NEED MORE PARTY CHOICES, JUST LIKE THE REST OF THE WESTERN WORLD.
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Kip Hagopian is the chairman of Maxim Integrated Products Inc., a semiconductor company, and was a founding general partner of Brentwood Associates, a venture capital and private-equity firm. Lee Ohanian is professor of economics at UCLA and a senior fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. Their op-ed appeared Oct. 29, 2012, in the Wall Street Journal.
Many of those who assert that the rich don't pay their fair share of the nation's bills often point to how Social Security and Medicare are funded. For example, columnist Paul Krugman wrote on his New York Times blog in 2010 that "the payroll tax is regressive, as are most state and local taxes, which largely offsets the progressivity of the income tax." And President Clinton's secretary of labor, Robert Reich, said in an October 2007 blog post, "payroll taxes take a much bigger portion of the paychecks of lower-income Americans than of higher-income [Americans]. Viewed as a whole, the current tax system is quite regressive."
On the contrary, studies show that the Social Security and Medicare programs, viewed as a whole, are anything but regressive.
The payroll taxes that fund these programs are collected for the express purpose of providing income supplements and medical care during retirement. In the case of Social Security, earned income is taxed proportionately at 12.4% (split evenly between employee and employer) up to a cap that is currently set at $110,100. Those who assert that the Social Security tax is regressive note that the income cap results in a decline in taxes paid as a percentage of income as income rises above the cap. But this observation omits three critical facts.
First, the amount of one's Social Security income at retirement is also capped. Second, higher-income workers receive less of a benefit as a percentage of their contributions than do lower-income workers. The payouts to retirees are, and are intended to be, redistributive. Third, Social Security income is subject to the income tax—and the income tax is progressive.
Given the design of Social Security, the only way the program could be regressive is if the mortality rate differences between the group of higher-income and lower-income workers were so large that higher-income people received greater lifetime benefits for each dollar contributed. But this is not the case, according to a 2009 study by the Social Security Administration's Office of Retirement and Disability Policy. Rather, the study concludes that "Social Security is modestly progressive on a lifetime basis; currently, the program lies approximately halfway between paying a benefit directly proportional to lifetime taxable earnings and paying a flat dollar benefit to each retiree."
In the case of Medicare, the amount paid into the system—2.9% of income, split evenly between employee and employer—is proportionate to income and has no cap. So a person with a lifetime income of $5 million will pay five times as much into the system as a person with a lifetime income of $1 million.
In theory, therefore, the benefits provided by Medicare (paid health care) should be the same for each beneficiary. And like Social Security, lifetime benefits are affected by differences in mortality rates among different income groups (the poor tend to die younger). However, lower-income beneficiaries are more likely to become ill than higher-income beneficiaries and thus consume more benefits. Higher-income beneficiaries are more likely to privately insure or pay out of pocket in old age, thus reducing their demands on the system.
So what is the bottom line? Based on the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey, health economists Jay Bhattacharya of Stanford University and Darius Lakdawalla of USC found that the poorest groups receive the most benefits at any given age, and that this advantage in benefits received significantly outweighs the fact that as a group, they die younger. The authors' 2006 study "Does Medicare Benefit the Poor?" was published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Public Economics. On the whole, the authors conclude that "Medicare is an extraordinarily progressive public program, in dollar terms or welfare terms."
The studies suggest that both of the payroll-tax systems are progressive, not regressive. Moreover, according to a July 2012 study by the Congressional Budget Office, entitled "The Distribution of Household Income and Federal Taxes, 2008 and 2009," the entire U.S. federal tax system (including the earned-income tax, the various capital income taxes, the two types of payroll taxes, the corporate tax, and the excise tax) is also progressive.
Those who assert that "the rich" do not pay their "fair share" seem to be ignoring these other facts: A study released in 2008 by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development reported the U.S. federal income tax system is the most progressive of any of the 24 countries of its member nations. And an October 2011 report by the Tax Foundation noted that in 2009 the top 1% of U.S. earners—who earned 17% of the income—paid 37% of the taxes. The top 5% earned 32% of the income and paid 59% of the taxes. The bottom 50% paid 2.3% of taxes, and the bottom quintile received money back in the form of refundable tax credits.
Those who would increase the marginal rates paid by the top income earners must confront the depressing effect that higher taxes will have on business creation and expansion—and on jobs. Giving a bigger piece of a smaller economic pie to lower-income earners is not likely to be in America's interest. | 2019-04-26T06:13:47 | http://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/op-ed-240456 |
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Future Islands Run Throughout Maryland in New Video for "Ran"
Following up a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Future Islands return with the official music video for “Ran,” which they performed on the show.
The Albert Birney-filmed clip in turn finds frontman Samuel T. Herring running on the highway and throughout the woods of Maryland, of course adhering to the title of the track.
You can look forward to “Ran” appearing on Future Islands’ upcoming The Far Field LP, due out on April 7.
In other music-related news, Fabolous has released his new video for “Goyard Bag” featuring Lil Uzi Vert. | 2019-04-21T06:06:39 | https://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/03/01/future-islands-ran-video/ |
I need peace and the Lord says He will give peace to us. His presence brings peace and His guidance in our life will bring peace with it. The Lord is gracious in our failures and always victorious in our forgiveness. Trust in the Lord and He will guard our hearts against fear and unrest. He is our peace. | 2019-04-20T18:47:43 | https://www.todaysgoodnews.com/february-4-peace/ |
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CANTON The deadline to apply for the Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Workforce Development Scholarship is Friday.
The scholarship is offered to an individual in the workforce to extend his or her training and education in the mental health, alcohol or drug field. Applicants must be an employee of a not-for-profit behavioral health organization in Stark County.
Scholarship applications from eligible applicants, with required narrative, should be submitted online. Only complete applications will be accepted. Apply at https://starkmhar.org/advocacy/starkmhar-scholarships.
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Before we get into the five powerful lessons about praying to God our Father, I want to begin by telling you five peculiarities about this prayer.
ONE: Even though Jesus said not to make vain repetitions in prayer … that is the very thing that some people do. Actually, it seems that there are two extremes. Some people believe that by simply repeating this prayer word for word over and over God will hear them. There are also those who reject this prayer and as a matter of fact all prayer. There are people today who say that deity is immutable, and that all things are controlled by unchangeable laws. The truth is however that prayer is confirmed by human experience all over the world. In every archaeological study known to man, in all ages, in all relations, in all degrees, and in every civilization there is evidence that mankind has always prayed. In circumstances of need it is quite natural to cry out for help from a higher power of justice. There is nothing more appropriate than prayer to God. It is the act of the created bowing before the creator. The finite appealing to the infinite. The subject doing homage before their king. The child addressing their Father.
TWO: The first thing Jesus stated in this model prayer … was to tell us to pray to God the universal Father. In that single utterance alone Jesus demolished Atheism: which is the belief that there is no god; Pantheism: which is the belief that god is just a part of the universe (ie; no personality); Polytheism: which is the belief that there are many gods, and Positivism: which is the belief in mind over matter.
Nobody but God and His son Jesus knew the Old Testament saints so well as to be able to put together such a divinely constructed model prayer.
FIVE: This was never intended to be the only thing we would ever pray. There is no record in the Gospels of this being the only prayer that one could pray. Jesus gave other prayer instructions too. This prayer is not mentioned in the book of Acts or any of the epistles. This prayer does not mention the blood of Jesus, or praying in His powerful name. This prayer is a model of how to pray, not just something to memorize and repeat many times over.
So, with that background … let’s consider five powerful lessons about praying to God our Heavenly Father.
LESSON NUMBER ONE: WE ARE TO PRAY TO GOD OUR FATHER.
In Matthew 6:9 Jesus states, “This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in Heaven …” We must understand that God wants us to relate to Him as a Father. But, we must also at this point address something here. There is a problem that can arise in trying to do this is if we compare God the Father … with the same weaknesses, failings and inconsistencies that we may have seen in our earthly fathers. The word “father” does not arouse the same feeling of warm and happy memories to every person in this life. Some have had earthly fathers that were harsh and unloving. For some learning to see God as their loving heavenly father is not such an easy thing. Well, we need to get past that. The fact remains that Jesus is stating the importance of starting our prayers with the awareness that God is our Father. And God is the best and most perfect father ever. We must also understand that there are bigger issues at stake here. Notice He did not tell us to pray, “Almighty creator of the universe, or Sovereign king of all things, I stand at direct attention! I am here for You to look me over and see if I am worthy.” The real truth is God could have required that. But God did not … He said, “Call me FATHER!” He wants us to see that He is our tender, teaching, providing, and protecting Father.
But that’s not all! Jesus said to pray, “OUR Father!” Listen carefully today, no person, no church, no denomination, or any other entity in this world, has a corner on God … God is “OUR” Father. Regardless of what particular name on the door of the church you attend or what you are looking for, God is “our Father.” By the way, we may as well get along now because we are going to spend eternity together. Notice that Jesus also said, “in Heaven.” He alone is not subject to any limitations, frailties, or shortages. He is residing now in our future eternal home He has prepared for us.
LESSON NUMBER TWO: SINCE GOD IS OUR FATHER, HE IS OUR PARENT.
A good parent will always love their children, no matter what. As I mentioned above, Jesus gave this prayer from the inspired petitions of some Old Testament saints. This word “Father” that Jesus chose to use here is taken from Isaiah 64:8. Let me tell you a little about Isaiah. Isaiah was a prophet of God during one of the darkest moments of the history of God’s people. Understand, it would have been awesome to have been a prophet during the time of Abraham, Moses, Joshua, David, or Solomon, just to name a few. But when Solomon passed away, this awesome kingdom split apart. Israel began to lose all they that had gained. The northern Kingdom of ten tribes totally walked away from God. Eighteen kings came and went over a period of 220 years … all rejecting God. Finally they were annihilated and taken into captivity. Isaiah was a prophet of God during the time of the last five kings. But that’s not all, at the same time, Isaiah prophesied over the Southern Kingdom during the reign of four kings, Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. Two of them did right in God’s eyes, one about half-right, and one did not do right at all.
Listen to what Isaiah says in the first chapter of his writings. Isaiah 1:2-4 says, “Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth!
Isaiah preached repentance, but nobody listened. Let’s read a few words from Isaiah 6:8. God says, “Who shall I sent to call the people back?” Isaiah says, “Here am I, send me.” And then in essence God tells Isaiah to go but He warns him that nobody is going to listen. This goes on and on, and by the time we get to the sixty-fourth of sixty-six chapters of the book of Isaiah, he has cried and cried out to God for His help. Then in Isaiah 64:1 Isaiah says, Oh, that You would rend the heavens! That You would come down!
and all we are the work of Your hand.” You see Isaiah knew a great truth. A real and Heavenly Father is the originator of our existence. Since God is our Father we are His offspring. We are God’s children, and He will always be there for us.
LESSON NUMBER THREE: SINCE GOD IS OUR FATHER HE IS OUR PROVIDER.
and the breath of all mankind.” We need to understand that it is God’s providence that maintains the precise portions of the air that we breathe, and the water that we drink. He keeps the earth revolving in space.
Consider just a few little tid-bits of information about the heavens. The sun is 92,700,000 miles from the earth. To count to one million non-stop (1, 2, 3 …) would take a person three days and three nights. To count the miles to the sun would take three hundred days and nights. If you would cut the sun into a million pieces, each piece would be considerably larger than the earth. The sun sends light and energy in every direction. The earth receives a fraction of 2/billionths of the sun’s light and energy. And yet, in comparison to the rest of the universe, if the earth and the sun disappeared it would be no more significant than a falling star. Our Heavenly Father provided it all just for you and me!
he prayed, “Lord, please protect me.” Then he saw a spider begin to build a web over the front of his cave. He even prayed again, “God, I need a brick wall, not a spider web.” To his amazement, the spider web quickly covered the entrance. When the enemy soldiers arrived in the area they did not search his cave. Due to the spider web it appeared as though no one had been there in a long time. God is our protector!
LESSON NUMBER FIVE: SINCE GOD IS OUR FATHER WE ARE HIS CHILDREN.
There is something about being God’s children that we need to take into consideration. Even though God is our Heavenly Father, it’s a lot more effective to pray “Our Father in Heaven,” when you have a personal relationship with Him. While it is obvious that we all have on some level a relationship with our earthly father, there is something we all need to do to get acquainted with our Heavenly Father. The Bible says in John 3:3 that we need to be “born again.” Being born again is just what it seems to indicate, starting your life over. There are several verses from out of the Bible that help us to understand the process.
Romans 3:23 tells us that “we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” Like the people during Isaiah’s life-time we have all failed to walk in full relationship with our Heavenly Father.
Romans 6:23 tells us that “the wages of this sin is death, but that the gift of God is eternal life.” Because of our sin we deserve the punishment of eternal separation from God. But because of God’s love for us, He sent His Son Jesus to take the judgment for our sins upon Him and to die in our place. Realizing that Jesus died on the cross for you and I, is the most life-changing information you and I will ever know.
Galatians 4:4 tells us that “When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out,“Abba, Father!” We do this by asking God to forgive us of our sins, and accepting God’s Son Jesus into our heart.
If you have never had this experience, please read the prayer written below several times and then pray this prayer to God from your heart.
Dear Father God, I confess that I am a guilty sinner, and that I need to be saved. I believe that Your Son Jesus died on the cross to pay my sin debt. Please forgive me of my sins, come into my heart, and save my soul. I want to have a new life through Jesus Christ. I turn my life over to you. Help me to live for You from this day forward. I pray to You in Jesus’ name, Amen. | 2019-04-23T01:52:26 | https://jstephenjordan.com/2018/06/22/5-powerful-lessons-about-praying-to-god-our-heavenly-father/ |
Nicole Iovine does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
Researchers believe that over 50 million people worldwide died in the 1918 flu pandemic, making it possibly worse than even the Black Death that began in the 14th century.
Could another catastrophic pandemic like the 1918 pandemic occur again? Yes, unless we protect ourselves better. To do that, we should emphasize high compliance with the flu vaccines that are currently available while we pursue the longer-term goal of a better vaccine.
I am a board-certified infectious disease physician as well as the epidemiologist at University of Florida Health. I have seen the ravages of flu firsthand as well as studied and quantified outbreaks. If vaccines had been available in 1918, there is no doubt that the death toll would have been lower.
Influenza has been infecting humans for thousands of years. It was described by Hippocrates as early as 412 B.C. While the symptoms of influenza and the common cold overlap – including cough, fever, runny nose, headache and body aches – influenza is more severe.
People whose immune systems are compromised, pregnant women and people aged 65 and older are at particularly high risk for complications from influenza. This includes respiratory failure and death. Usually, the mortality rate is about 0.1 percent. While this doesn’t sound like much, multiply it by hundreds of thousands of infections every year, and the death toll mounts up.
In 1918, the death toll was exceptionally high, at about 2.5 percent. When the 1918 virus was reconstructed from influenza victims buried in the Alaskan permafrost, we scientists gained some insight into why: The reconstructed virus harbored mutations that enabled it to bind to cells deep in the lungs, causing a viral pneumonia. That is distinct from the less serious upper airway infection that flu usually causes.
However, the 1918 virus was similar to other flu strains with regards to its propensity to cause a well-known complication of influenza called “post-influenza bacterial pneumonia,” or PIBP. The thinking is that damage to the lining of the respiratory tract caused by influenza renders a person susceptible to secondary infection by bacteria. In fact, most influenza-associated deaths that occur during normal flu seasons are caused by PIBP.
Death from PIBP continues to be an important driver of influenza-related mortality. Therefore, prevention is key. Vaccination is a crucial component of prevention efforts, and is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for all individuals 6 months of age and older.
However, only about half of all eligible people get the flu shot. Two misconceptions contribute to low vaccination rates: that the vaccine causes influenza and that the vaccine doesn’t work.
The first misconception is easy to dispel. The influenza shot contains only a virus that has been killed, or inactivated. There is no live virus in the vaccine that could cause infection. It’s as simple as that. You can’t catch flu from a dead virus.
Some people will still insist that they came down with the flu because of the vaccine. Confusion may occur if you are vaccinated and then develop influenza a few days later. Here’s why.
You can develop flu after you receive the vaccination, but that doesn’t mean the vaccine gave you influenza. Instead, it means you were already infected with influenza when you were vaccinated. Typically, your body needs about two weeks for the immune response to develop after a flu shot.
Since a person can transmit influenza 24 hours before symptoms begin, you may not realize from whom you caught it, because that person may have appeared healthy.
A second misconception about the shot “not working” stems from an overly broad extrapolation of “vaccine efficacy” studies. These are designed to approximate how many influenza infections are prevented by vaccination. However, vaccine efficacy studies don’t tell us how sick a vaccinated person may be.
Many studies show that vaccination decreases the severity of influenza as well as influenza-related complications. This is an enormous benefit.
People also misconstrue concerns in the efficacy studies about the difference among influenza subtypes.
There are four main influenza subtypes that infect humans. Two are dubbed “flu A.” They are defined by key proteins, called hemagglutinin (“H”) and neuraminidase (“N”), found on their surfaces. The influenza A subtypes that cause most infections are subtypes H3N2, the prevalent subtype this year, and H1N1.
There are also two influenza B subtypes. They are called Yamagata and Victoria.
Every spring, scientists and public health officials from around the world meet to determine the vaccine formulation for the coming year, based on what they know about the strains that are circulating at that time.
Each influenza vaccine will contain both influenza A strains and one or both of the influenza B strains, depending on whether you receive a formulation with three strains or one with four strains. Efficacy can change each year because flu viruses are constantly mutating, so that the viruses causing infections might be quite different from the vaccine strains chosen months earlier.
For example, over the past few years, the efficacy for vaccine for H1N1 and the B strains has been 40-60 percent. Efficacy for H3N2, however, has been lower, probably because it seems more prone to mutation.
While H3N2 is the predominant strain this season, one in four people who develop influenza will be infected with H1N1, Yamagata or Victoria. Efficacy is historically relatively high for the H1N1 vaccine. Therefore, people who are exposed to that strain but have received a flu shot would have a greater likelihood of being protected.
People who are eligible for the influenza shot but choose to skip it unnecessarily place themselves at increased risk for acquiring any of the four influenza strains or for a more severe disease if they do contract influenza. They also endanger others around them by potentially transmitting the infection.
Why doesn’t influenza vaccine efficacy exceed 60 percent? Vaccination against other diseases like measles or tetanus yields efficacy of 90 percent that lasts many years. The problem with influenza is its propensity to mutate, such that the strains causing disease this year are a bit different from last year’s.
When these changes occur in key viral sites such as in hemagglutinin, our immune system doesn’t recognize the mutated virus as well, and efficacy declines. Significant mutation can occur within a season too, as happened during 2014. Initially, the H3N2 vaccine strain chosen for the vaccine in February 2014 was well-matched to circulating strains, but by October of that year, H3N2 with mutated hemagglutinin had emerged and was different enough such that H3N2 efficacy declined to 17 percent.
While people tend to think of influenza as a wintertime disease, since it usually peaks sometime between December and February in the Northern Hemisphere, flu is around all year. The year-round presence of influenza viruses amplifies the chance that mutations will accumulate. This leads not only to reduced efficacy but also increased potential for a pandemic.
This problem could be solved if we could engineer a vaccine that stimulated an immune response against a region of the virus that was less prone to mutation. It would be even better if this viral target were common to all influenza strains. Such a “universal vaccine” is the Holy Grail of influenza research.
There are early-stage trials going on right now. If we are to prevent another catastrophe like the 1918 influenza pandemic, we must continue to support research efforts aimed at developing a universal influenza vaccine. | 2019-04-20T18:49:39 | http://theconversation.com/how-vaccination-is-helping-to-prevent-another-flu-pandemic-91194 |
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The project will be monitored by the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (INEA) and is set to be completed by December 2015. | 2019-04-19T20:20:47 | http://shortsea.org.mt/news/395/ |
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Physical pain, drowsiness, hunger, heat, cold, and other uncomfortable or unpleasant feelings should be separate from your rational mind and spirit. Basically, just because you feel something you do not like it doesn’t mean that’s all you should focus on. Aurelius reminds us that these various versions of “pain” can and should be endured, and that these sensations don’t last forever. So don’t exaggerate their effects. Basically, don’t make mountains out of molehills.
Now, to be fair, this is actually a riff on an old saying from Epicurus (as cited in the quote), but it’s a good take on it. Aurelius believed in the duality of mind and body; two separate things that work together in harmony. In this instance, he’s urging you to remember that whenever you are in discomfort. Just because you feel something physically does not mean you need to let it infect your mind.
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Wigan Athletic Community Trust’s Latics Kicks activities for winter 2015 have been confirmed, with new football and sports sessions and locations available throughout the week, for free, for 12 – 19 year olds!
Latics Kicks is a football and sports programme that provides hundreds of youngsters around Wigan with coaching and playing opportunities each week, and is supported by the Premier League, Sport England and Wigan and Leigh Homes.
As well as several football sessions that run across Wigan, the Community Trust are introducing two Latics Kicks Dance locations to the programme this winter.
Tom Drake, Community Cohesion Co-Ordinator, said: “The Latics Kicks Project prides itself on offering free sporting opportunities to young people on a weekly basis.
“As a result of the success of getting so many young people involved with the project last year, we have been able to introduce a number of new football and dance sessions.
“The Dance sessions will now offer an alternative opportunity for young people to get involved in the Latics Kicks Project.
All of the Latics Kicks football and dance sessions can be found in the Winter Activity Timetable.
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“I’ve been coming to Kicks for a few years now and I’ve had some great opportunities representing Wigan Athletic at competitions and playing against other football clubs.
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If you would like to find out more about any of the Community Trust’s Latics Kicks activities, please contact Tom Drake, Community Cohesion Co-Ordinator, on 01942 488 530 or email t.drake@wiganathleticct.com. | 2019-04-24T19:36:36 | https://www.wiganathletic.com/news/2015/october/latics-kicks-winter-activities/ |
SYNOPSIS: About Kamigamo, Shimogamo, Heian Jingu, and Fushimi Inari Taisha.
Temple saturation level has been reached, even for me. So, what shall we do today? I have a great idea: let’s do shrines! I realize that the concept of a “great idea” varies from person to person and that you think I am kidding, but I am not. Shrines it is today. I promise, at least one of them will be awesome even if it is one that did not make it onto the world heritage list. It’s everyone’s favorite.
Shrines is what you bump into in Kyoto as you do temples. At a ratio of one to four (that is 400 shrines and 1600 temples) that is about right. I have bumped into a few shrines so far: The Yasaka Shrine on the first day in Kyoto, which is a big, flashy one in the center of the Gion District, and the heart of the Gion Matsuri festival. Then there was the silly Jishu Shrine filled with teenagers trying to walk blindfolded between two love stones which I stumbled on when I visited the Kiyomizudera Temple. And in Uji there will be the Ujigamo Shrine, a site I will visit since it is close to the Byodo-in; it would not warrant a special trip on its own.
Today, we shall give shrines our fullest attention, not just run into them by accident or because they are nearby. The first one is way up north, a good full hour on the bus from the center of town, the Kamigamo. Along with the Shimogamo, this temple pair are the oldest shrines in all of Kyoto and predate even the city itself. The principal deity worshipped at Kamigamo is the Thunder god Raijin.
I thought sand piles are only found in Zen temples — I was wrong. After you enter the shrine through two torii gates, two sand piles greet you. But I think the concept of these piles differs from Shinto to Buddhism. In the Buddhist temples I had read that they are piles purifying the visitor, piles for meditation. If I get this right, at Kamigamo, they are landing pads for the gods to descend.
There is usually not as much to do at a Shinto shrine. You go to the main hall, drop a coin, bow, clap your hands, make a wish, bow again and you are done. Temple visits may take hours as there may be sub-temples, treasure houses, viewing gardens, etc. Shinto shrines even at a leisurely pace can, with a few exceptions, usually be visited in one-half to one hour.
From Kamigamo in the north we wind our way back towards the center. Kyoto is laid out along two sides of a river, which in the upper 1/3 of town splits into two rivers, the Kamogawa and the Tokanogawa. They form a very feminine looking triangle and it is no wonder that in the midst of it there would be another important jinja, the Shimogamo, interestingly worshipping Tamayori-hime, a deity whose name can be translated as “spirit-inviting” maiden.
I wanted to board a bus to go south and was not absolutely sure if I was on the right side of the street. As I was asking the driver for directions, a woman disembarked and took over. I was going the wrong way, she insisted. I was a bit surprised since I had double-checked my map, but this woman had a way of certainty about her which was hard to argue with. I boarded the bus she insisted on and within one stop realized that I was going in the wrong direction. But… this bus was going to stop right in front of the Heian Jingu. Perhaps, she was a messenger of the spirits and wanted me to go. Hard to argue with that, too. I enjoyed the stroll through the garden and the moon-viewing corridor.
For four kilometers the line of toriis is winding through the forest, up on top of the mountain. If it had not already been rather late in the day, I would have done the full round. But the day came to a close and I am not fond of hiking in the woods in the dark. But even half the circle through the toriis was a magic experience which I hope you will enjoy at least in some form through the images.
It is a site to behold!
** One site online claimed 1300 toriis, another 10,000 — I certainly did not count nor would I verify one over the other number. It’s a lot!
Those toriis are beautiful, what a walk that must have been…all those wonderful orange toriis against the green and blue. Reminds me of an installation Christo and Jeanne-Claude did in Central Park. I wonder if they got their idea from this place in Japan?
Absolutely – the Christo installation must have been inspired by something like this. I agree. I wonder if Christo and Jeanne-Claude ever traveled to Japan. I am sure if anyone, you could find out.
Umbrellas! Of course. But there it goes. They were intimately familiar with toriis and even if they were to deny it, there must have been an influence on the Gate project in N.Y. | 2019-04-20T22:48:00 | http://www.elisabeth-thoburn.com/2014/07/26/jingas/ |
Only when a full moon would fall upon the sky and the weather was right would there be enough light for people to view their world and even meet. With time and under the brightness of each full moon, people would gather in a set place to discuss their matters and matters not.
One thing that mattered was to meet more often. They did not feel that only once a month was enough, especially as this was also dependent on the weather being fine.
It was on a spring full moon that a person arrived and told of how the moon came to be. The person said that in fact it did not shine its own light but reflected it off a much brighter light called the sun. According to him, it was just a matter of getting the sun to rise and shine its light so that the people could meet more often.
But how could they get this sun to rise? the people wondered. The person replied by saying that they could ask the sun, but because it was so very far away, the sun wouldn't be able to hear them unless they all asked together.
Most of the gathered people liked the idea of the sun's shining light but some of them could not accept that the moon did not make its own light. Because they had never known any other light that could shine so brightly, they thought it was pointless and perhaps ridiculous to try to even talk to the sun, even if it did exist. However, those that were persuaded by the sun story thought it was still worth trying to call up the sun.
So they got together and asked the sun to rise. Unfortunately, there was no answer. A few unlucky months passed and the people did not meet due the rain and clouds that hid the moon's shine. Towards the end of the summer, a great bright moon shone and the people could once more meet to talk about all things and the only thing that mattered to them was getting more light and having the sun rise so they could meet more often.
However, they still could not all agree on whether the moon was the source of its own light or if this sun was real or not. After long discussions, the people all decided to put aside their differences, get together and try to ask the sun to rise and shine.
"Dear Sun," the people said together, "we would like to have more light."
Suddenly, they all heard a very loud and clear voice, "Hello. It is I, the Sun."
Now, even those who had been uncertain of the Sun's existence knew this was the Sun.
"My light is already very bright," said the Sun. "Why do you ask for more?"
"So we can meet when we like," they replied. "Could you not shine your light upon us?"
"I could," replied the Sun. "But know that if I rise there will not be one person or place on earth that I will not reach. Therefore, I will only rise if you all agree to be under my light. Are you sure you all want this?" asked the Sun.
"Yes, yes!" said the people. "We all want this."
And the Sun complied and started to rise over the horizon. Hence broke morning. People witnessed morning for the first time and felt as if they'd just woken up from darkness. They could see new colours and a horizon which was further away than they had previously perceived. They experienced the freshness of the air. Birds started to twitter and the Sun shone orange for a while. The people were so happy that they could now meet anywhere, in parks and in forests and at the beach. Gatherings didn't have to be so large in only one location. Fewer people, just two or three, could meet up under the Sun's light, anywhere and anytime.
Then, as the Sun continued to rise and changed its colour to become yellow and brighter, the people could no longer look at it. This became midday. It started to get hot, so they swam in the sea to cool off and in the lakes and the rivers, and the Sun shone strong for hours. This went on for days and for weeks and months.
The air was very hot. The earth became dry and water sparse. The Sun did rise as they had requested but would not set nor cease, nor let them sleep. Now, for people to meet, they would no longer look for enough light to discuss their matters, but look for places with shade where it was a lot cooler, out of the Sun.
What mattered to them now was how they could stop or dim the Sun's very bright light, for there was too much and it was very hot. However, there was no answer to their calls. Unless they all got together again, the Sun would not answer them to dim its light. So they decided to gather together once more, somewhere in a place with enough shade to harbour them all.
The only place they found was at the foot of the largest mountain. In spite of the Sun's shine and heat, all the people managed to gather in the sheltered shade of this large mountain and asked for the Sun to set.
"Set!" exclaimed the Sun, "after I've just risen! Do you really expect me to rise and set and rise and set whenever you so desire? Surely you can't expect me to continuously toggle between the two? Oh no, dear friends," continued the Sun, "you've asked me to rise and that I have done. However, I won't keep on doing so up and down, up and down, over and over again."
Disappointed, and in the shade of the large mountain, the people thought and thought about what they could do. Someone came up with the idea of walking up to the top of the mountain and pushing the sun away. But how would they reach the sun, and even if they could, would it not be too hot for them to even approach it?
Nevertheless, they attempted to do this, and walked all the way up to the top of the great mountain under the bright light and heat to push the Sun away. However, even though they got to the top of the mountain, it did not seem they were getting any closer and they could not reach the Sun at all.
This expedition was so hot and tiring that by the time they had got down to the bottom of the mountain they were exhausted. Another person then came up with a bright idea and said, "If we can't get the sun to budge, nor move it, how about we push ourselves away from it?". Then he got up and said, "Look at me!" and started to push the mountain from the ground in an attempt to avert the Sun's light. This seemed, to some people, to be as useless an activity as walking up to the top of the mountain to push the Sun away, but as he pushed and pushed he said despairingly, "I can't push the mountain alone."
Out of desperation to get away from the sun, a few people chipped in, then more and more, pushing and pushing, and it was not long until a whole crowd of people were pushing upon the mountain from its base. Eventually, all the people were pushing together and even the animals joined in until, suddenly, a movement could be felt, even from far away.
It seemed that the ground had started to move and turned away from the Sun, and the Sun appeared to lower. It gradually changed its light back into the dimmed orange it had in the morning whilst lessening the intensity of its heat. The birds once more sang and it began to be cooler. This was evening.
The people were so tired from all they had gone through - months of not sleeping well, the heat and sun, up the mountain, down the mountain, pushing the mountain - they were truly exhausted and they all fell asleep at the foot of the mountain.
As they slept, the thrust of their collective effort had given the Earth enough momentum to carry on moving away from the Sun. It turned out that the Earth had certainly moved but had merely revolved, continuing and maintaining its spin round and around, not only on its own axis, but also around the Sun, until, once more, morning broke. The people awoke and were suddenly afraid the Sun would not set again, and they would have to go through the whole ordeal of pushing the mountain once more. But, in turn, the earth carried on its momentum and occasionally hid itself from Sun's gleam, with just enough time to cool off from the heat before then bathing in the sun's rays at dawn.
This light time they called day, which lasted for a day, and the other half turn of time, when there was no sunlight, they called night. Occasionally, the full Moon still shone bright in the night, as this was its time, remembering when the people long ago had united and called on the Sun that continued to rise and set as the earth revolved.
And that's how we turn around the sun and the sun doesn't turn around us. | 2019-04-24T00:05:32 | http://www.sketchedworlds.com/stories/sunrise/index.html |
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Students will live in shared apartments with other international students. Accommodations are easily accessed using public transportation from the university and Berlin’s city center. | 2019-04-19T08:25:04 | https://www.worldendeavors.com/programs/winter-study-in-germany-freie-universitat-berlin |
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FRANKFURT - The German Football Federation says it is not unduly concerned about a technical finding that the vanishing spray used in free-kick situations could be a health hazard.
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The spray, used in several European leagues, is due to be introduced in the Bundesliga in October. | 2019-04-20T10:47:37 | https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/09/26/germanys-standards-agenc_n_5887914.html |
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Alan Revere is a master goldsmith, award-winning jewelry designer, visionary, trailblazer, writer, and one of country’s most prominent jewelry educators. Alan has been a member of MAG since he moved to the Bay Area in 1974.
In 1979 Alan founded the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts in San Francisco and over the next four decades he and his team of master goldsmiths taught, inspired and changed the lives of thousands of jewelers and jewelry students. Through his teaching, his jewelry, his books, videos and tools, Alan Revere firmly established himself as master’s master, and one of the most important figures in American jewelry education. In December 2017, Alan closed his school and embarked on a new career – retirement.
Here is a summary of Alan Revere’s career followed by an interview with MAG.
Alan’s first introduction to jewelry came when he was 10 years old. His mother took him to visit the family jeweler on 47th Street in New York so she could have some diamond and ruby earrings made from a dismembered platinum bracelet. Alan remembers sitting there, captivated by all of the tools, and helping her design a pair of earrings in which he suggested the ruby be suspended like a trapeze. He had no idea jewelry would become his world.
As a youngster, Alan enjoyed arts and crafts at school and summer camp. He was drawn to working with his hands, despite being pushed in academics. In the summers that Alan taught swimming and diving he discovered an ability to teach others. At the University of Virginia, Alan received a degree in psychology, focusing on human behavior and creativity, with a minor in art. After graduation, during the summer of 1969, Alan began his professional life as a taxi driver in Manhattan. As it turned out, that was the summer of Woodstock. The experience completely altered the course of Alan’s life and his plans to go to law school went up in a cloud of smoke. Alan did not need more academics, he needed to be free and to explore himself. So, he took off for Mexico in a Volkswagen camper.
A year later, Alan enrolled at the Instituto Allende, an arts and crafts school affiliated with Universidad de Guanajuato in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Living in the beautiful colonial town in the high desert of central Mexico, Alan spent 2 years studying and learning to work in a variety of media including stone, wood and metal. He completed the requirements for a Master of Fine Arts degree in sculpture, with an emphasis on making jewelry. Alan’s eyes light up as he recalls the day he made his first simple piece of silver jewelry. “I bent, soldered and hammered a piece of silver wire into a little loopy form. It was unbelievable! Lightning went off in my head. It just lit up my day, lit up my life. At that moment I realized the limitless potential of what I could do with my hands. To be able to make something of my own design was a huge personal discovery. I knew I could do this and I knew it was my road forward.” Alan got to work. He took classes and as he learned more he made more jewelry often working into the wee hours. Before graduating with an MFA, Alan made over 200 pieces of jewelry, keeping a log of each piece with a photo, notes, purchaser and sale price.
Photo: In 1972 Alan began his teaching career at the Instituto Allende.
Alan wanted to learn more than what was available in Mexico. He looked for a school in the US but he could not find anything serious and professional enough. It seemed that the best schools were too academic and artsy, with graduates’ work often looking more like a political statement than personal adornment.
Photo: Alan studying forms he created in balsa wood during his design class with Professor Reinhold Reiling at the school in Pforzheim, Germany in 1973.
In Pforzheim, Alan says he was taught from the ground up. He learned everything one needs to know to independently make jewelry. They began by teaching students how to hold each tool, something Alan feels is both essential and also largely absent from jewelry programs here. From pliers and hammers to saws and gravers, his teachers showed him the most efficient grip and hand movements for each tool. Two years later Alan had gained a great level of proficiency and was ready to return to the U.S. focusing on California.
In 1974 Alan started teaching at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, where he offered specialized evening classes in Stone Setting, Engraving, Design and other subjects. His classes attracted the attention of local professional jewelers, who were mostly home grown eager to gain European skills. Based on what he learned in Germany, Alan’s classes were so popular that he decided to skip the politics at CCAC and open his own school.
In 1979, Alan opened the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts and moved his studio to San Francisco’s Phelan Building, then the region’s jewelry center and home to over a hundred jewelry businesses.
The prime Market Street location was centrally located and as enrollment grew so did the size of the studio/school. A team of former students and apprentices manufactured Alan’s designs in the daytime. In evenings and on weekends the space converted into two classrooms for 15 students. Everything kept growing, and along with the payroll, so did the stress.
Taking a class on business in 1994, Alan stepped back to evaluate his life and career, coming to the conclusion that he needed a change. With a full time, staff of ten goldsmiths plus another ten instructors, management was draining his creativity and straining Alan’s ability to manage the school, jewelry and staff. He was burning out. Taking the view that he had accomplished what he wanted as a jewelry designer, Alan closed his jewelry business to focus all of his attention and all of his resources on education. He had a series of instructional videos, “Revere on Goldsmithing,” in the works with Rio Grande and a list of books to write.
The Revere Academy attracted people and brought together a community who shared Alan’s passion for jewelry. The school became a center within the jewelry industry. Thousands of students came from around the world. Lifelong friendships were formed. After 33 years, the new owners of the Phelan Building decided to boot all the small jewelers and the Academy moved across the street in 2013 to the beautiful Humboldt Bank Building, as the school attracted more and more students. Some students met business partners and even their spouses at Revere. Today there are Revere graduates working in all aspects of the greater jewelry industry in all corners of the world, from Anchorage to Miami and from Rio to Bangkok.
Recently, Metal Arts Guild (MAG) had the opportunity to sit down with Alan just after he shut the door to the Revere Academy. MAG President, Emma Machiareni and Board Member, Michaela Farkasovska, joined Alan in his office, shortly before closing down.
MAG: How did you get here?
Alan Revere: I’m not sure. I didn’t really intend to do any of this. I just wanted to work with my hands. I wanted to bring more beauty into the world. I was minding my own business, tapping away on a piece of silver or gold, when somebody looked over my shoulder and asked me a question. The next thing I knew, he was sitting beside me and I was teaching.
MAG: How hard was it to attend a European school to learn jewelry making? What was most challenging? Most rewarding?
Alan Revere: There were very few Americans in the program, which was taught entirely in German. There was a bump getting in, because I did not realize one needed to speak German. As I was being turned away during registration, in a language I did not understand, I felt a tap on my shoulder. A Dutch student named Charon Kransen stepped up and told the registrar that we were best friends and then he took me under his wing until I could get along by myself. I loved the international atmosphere. The program attracted students from 50 countries. Many were sons and daughters of prominent jewelers from around the globe. It was all so much fun. I was driven by a lot of horsepower, once I found myself on the track. My teachers were at the top of their field. Every day I learned new skills and I was growing by leaps and bounds. The expansion was exhilarating.
MAG: What was the most difficult to learn?
Alan Revere: Like most people, I found engraving and stone setting to be a challenge. These tasks require a very high level of focus, concentration, eye-hand coordination and fine motor dexterity. My teachers were all seasoned masters and they patiently guided me through exercises designed to build skills and confidence.
MAG: What did you bring to the table with your school?
Alan Revere: At that time there was a resurgence of interest in handwork and handmade crafts were finding a ripe market. At There was something about the German model which I brought back with me, that worked for Americans in the era when arts and crafts where on the rise. Based on European standards, my own spin more welcoming than what I experienced in school. As a child of the 60’s I brought a freedom and creativity that inspired others as well. While based on tradition, my teaching was alive in the present. This resonated with people who had the same kind of passion for creating beauty around them. One of the reasons the Revere Academy was so successful is because of the team of teachers and guest instructors, many of whom I met when I was designing and selling my own original jewelry. I met most of them at the major shows, where I exhibited, and at conferences. We became friends and buddies and then, when I knew them, I invited them to teach.
One of the things I created was an annual International Masters Symposium. Each April for 20 years, we invited a small group of top-flight jewelers and makers from all over the globe to teach workshops in their areas of specialty. Many stars in our field came to San Francisco. We hosted the first and often only classes taught by David Yurman, Bernd Munsteiner, Barbara Heinrich, Naohiro Yamada, Fabrizio Aquafresca and others.
MAG: What changes have you seen over the past 40 years?
Alan Revere: The times have definitely changed.
One big change is the role of women in jewelry, which has become a great equalizer. When I started out there were no women in the shop, just six or eight guys. Women were discouraged from entering the field. When I met Nancy Wintrup, who would become one of our teachers, it was at a Jewelers Union meeting in the 70’s and she was the only woman in the room. Today women are on par with men in this field, if they don’t already dominate it as owners, designers, entrepreneurs, sales people, etc.
The student ratio was very different in the beginning. At least 70% were young men looking for skills to get jobs. As the effects of the Feminist Movement took hold, women figured out that they could do this just as well as men, which leveled the playing field. Since the 1990’s new opportunities have opened up for women, when success was based on what you could do with your hands and not on whether or not you wore pants. Since then women have flooded into the jewelry field.
It has always been a challenge to make and market handmade jewelry. While it is easier to sell in some ways because of the Internet, the market has gotten smaller for handmade jewelry. Some people figure it out and some don’t. I have friends who are doing very well in jewelry at this time. If you have a niche with a strong product line that fits the market and clientele in place, then you can ride any wave.
MAG: What is your advice to jewelers and metal artists who are entering the field and starting a business or career?
Feel the passion: The most successful makers and entrepreneurs are driven by passion. It could be for jewelry as ornament. It could be the luster of gems, or the reward of handwork, or the way metal feels and can be formed, or anything else. But one has to be pulled toward this medium, to be excited and engaged, in order to drive an enterprise forward.
Be prepared:Do your homework. Learn all about your medium and about the field, the industry and the marketplace. Study everything that is related to jewelry. Go into every jewelry store. Read every jewelry book and magazine. Look for and follow your favorite designers. What do you like about their work? Learn about business. Get a job working in the field to gain experience and connections. Take a class in writing a business plan. Learn how to do all the support tasks yourself: photography, marketing, bookkeeping, graphics, etc. Do them all yourself at first in order to get started and so you can direct others to take over these tasks later, which will free you to be creative.
There is a great resource here in the Bay Area. The San Francisco Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center on Fifth Street offers very helpful classes related to starting a small business. One popular program, which I and several of our students have taken, is led by Paul Terry. It involves writing every step of a business plan over the course of 12 weeks.
Find your niche and develop your style: I think it is important to find your own voice, to figure out how to look different (and better) than all the other makers. See if you can create a signature style. Take the high road. Compete on quality and design not on price. Find your strength and exploit it. Try a lot of different things and follow your success, so in the end other people can recognize your work.
If you’ve got the passion and the endurance, drive and the smarts there’s definitely a career here. Unlike most other fields you can start very small in jewelry. You don’t need hundreds of thousands of dollars to kickstart. It’s pretty easy. Just sit down at your bench and knock out a few pieces in silver and test the market on your friends. Jewelry is like no other field, as far as ease of entry.
MAG: What do you think your legacy will be?
Alan Revere: My legacy lives in the books I wrote, the jewelry I made and in the students, I taught. Each of those has a life of its own. The books will be read and re-read on different platforms for years to come. The jewelry I created in gold and silver will endure. And in addition to creating their own beauty and making people happy with their own work, my students are now passing along their skills to others. So, I feel that my time has been well spent.
Most of all, I hope that my legacy has been to create and share beauty. The world needs as much beauty as possible. Thousands of my own original pieces are out there and I am very proud that they bring beauty to the wearers. I am thrilled to see my work come up on the secondary market through eBay, 30 years after I made it, which means it is still alive. My legacy is being worn everyday by people who are enriched by the jewelry I created.
MAG: Why did you close the school, when classes were full?
Alan Revere: It was a very difficult decision, which was the result of a few events coming together. Despite the fact that classes were doing just fine, the cost of operations in San Francisco is so high that it raises the stakes and the stress. Our lease was coming to a close and the new one was at 33% higher rent. I just turned 70 and everything in my life was telling me to slow down. At that point it occurred to me that there might be a buyer for the school. And while several prospects showed up, none stepped up the take the baton from my hand. So, I decided to shut the doors with the graduation of the 34th Jewelry Technician Intensive class on December 15, 2017.
I have to say that I am very relieved to be out from under the weight of my school: the operations, staff, finances, regulations and stresses that come along with a small business in America’s most expensive city. I have had a wonderful support system in Registrar, Glenda Ruth, and the staff of teachers. My closest friends are jewelers and I will miss the contact and the industry that way.
MAG: And what about your future?
Alan Revere: I am ready for a break from what I have been doing. I am looking forward to being bored, to waking up and deciding what to do each day. San Francisco and the Bay Area offer endless adventures. My son, Dustin Revere is a glass blower. We are both building studios at his new house in Berkeley right now. So, I am sure I will continue to create. I don’t think my hands will allow me to stop altogether. Right now, I am working on my piece for AJDC’s 2018 theme of Together. Yesterday I made 18k settings for a Mexican fire opal, pink tourmaline, opal triplet, fire agate, rough diamond and pearl. This piece goes in a new direction for me, in that it is all about the gems.
Photo: Alan demonstrating how to solder a ring in 2017.
Metal Arts Guild wishes Alan all the best for his new adventures. | 2019-04-23T10:49:23 | https://www.metalartsguildsf.org/2018/03/28/alan-revere/ |
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We finally have a weekend where we don't have a full schedule. Hip hip hooray!
I'm gonna take some time to enjoy a few simple pleasures. Maybe a nice cozy fire, a cup of hot tea or even better, a few extra hours of sleep!
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This entry was posted in The art and craft of writing on August 21, 2012 by Cameron Reddy.
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A House committee in Missouri has approved a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would recognize the unborn as persons, sending it on to the full House for a vote.
House Joint Resolution 98 was introduced by Rep. Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove, as a ballot initiative to be presented to the people of Missouri in November.
“[A]ll constitutional government is intended to promote the general welfare of the people; … all persons, including unborn human children at every stage of biological development, have a natural right to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness and the enjoyment of the gains of their own industry,” it reads in part. | 2019-04-24T00:34:06 | http://christianresearchnetwork.org/2016/04/13/missouri-house-committee-approves-amendment-declaring-personhood-of-unborn/ |
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Normandy Four should begin work in Vienna at the level of permanent representatives.
Russia has given its consent to the deployment of an armed police mission in Donbas, a high-ranking Ukrainian presidential aide said.
"Eventually, we will need consensus of all of the OSCE member states regarding the mission's deployment in Donbas. Russia has also agreed to this," presidential chief of staff Kostiantyn Yeliseyev told Interfax-Ukraine.
Kyiv has "distinct records of all telephone conversations," in which all of the Normandy format participants agreed to the deployment of an armed OSCE police mission, Yeliseyev said.
"The only thing I'd like to note is that the leaders did not discuss details, as this is up to experts and specialists to do to develop relevant proposals and submit them to the Normandy format leaders for endorsement," he said.
Certain agreements were reached during the last telephone conversation in the Normandy format, in the early hours of May 23, which have unfortunately not been implemented, as Russia has blocked and ignored all procedures planned in this context, Yeliseyev said.
"In particular, they refused to travel to Berlin, to attend consultations of experts in the Normandy format to discuss the political and security components for settling the situation in Donbas. They were unwilling to substantively discuss the deployment of a new armed OSCE police mission in Donbas, during the consultations in Vienna, between the Normandy format permanent representatives to the OSCE," Yeliseyev said. | 2019-04-25T22:40:48 | https://en.lb.ua/news/2016/06/01/992_ap_says_moscow_nods_deployment.html |
Abstract—Abstract—Feature based methods for Automatic Modulation Classification (AMC) have been a widely studied topic. This paper strives to design a methodology for feature selection using t-test statistics and Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) based dominant Eigen vectors. It then investigates the performance of K Nearest Neighbor (KNN) and Multiclass OnevsAll (OVA) Support Vector Machine (SVM) using the selected feature vector. Features are generated using Ambiguity Function (AF) of the modulated signals. Extensive cross validation is done to check the feature selection algorithm. Results show that Multiclass SVM classifier gives slightly better performance than KNN classifier.
Index Terms—Index Terms—Automatic modulation classification, feature extraction, singular value decomposition, classifier performance, support vector machine, k nearest neighbor, eigen vectors.
Afan Ali and Fan Yangyu are with School of Electronics and Information, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China (e-mail: afanali85@yahoo.com, fan_yangyu@nwpu.edu.cn).
Cite:Afan Ali and Fan Yangyu, "Dominant Eigen Vector Based Feature Selection Using Singular Value Decomposition in Automatic Modulation Classification," International Journal of Computer Theory and Engineering vol. 9, no.5, pp. 398-401, 2017. | 2019-04-23T20:59:35 | http://www.ijcte.org/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=show&catid=91&id=1430 |
Through the boroughs, there are hundreds of neighborhoods in the city, many with a definable history and character all their own.
Upper New York Bay is surrounded by Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and the coast of New Jersey, and is connected by the Narrows between Brooklyn and Staten Island to Lower New York Bay, which is partially surrounded by Brooklyn, Staten Island, and the coast of New Jersey, and is open to the Atlantic Ocean.
Manhattan refers both to the Island of Manhattan which borders the lower Hudson River, and also to the Borough of Manhattan (one of the five boroughs of New York City), which includes the Island of Manhattan itself, as well as several other smaller islands and a small portion of the mainland (see geography).
Manhattan Island is recorded as having 20 Square Miles (51.8 km²) of land, and measures 21 km (13 miles) long and 3.7 km (2.3 miles) wide (at its widest point).
Manhattan is one of the main strongholds of the Democratic party, and has not voted for a Republican in a presidential election since 1924.
Manhattan is the name of an island alongside the lower Hudson River and also of one of the five boroughs that form the City of New York.
New York County and the Borough of Manhattan are coextensive.
Manhattan is connected by bridges and tunnels to New Jersey to the west, the Bronx to the northeast and Brooklyn and Queens on Long Island to the east and south.
From the latter half of the 1960s through most of the 1970s, Manhattan suffered from urban flight as the middle-class fled to the outer boroughs and suburbs due to an increase in crime.
Manhattan is connected by bridges and tunnels to New Jersey to the west, and three New York City boroughs: the Bronx to the northeast and Brooklyn and Queens on Long Island to the east and south.
According to an estimation by the Census Bureau, the population of New York county increased to 1,562,723 in 2004.
Immigrants of Irish, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Puerto Rican, African and Jewish origin all have enclaves within the city, though there are also various neighborhoods in which people of diverse origins and cultural backgrounds coexist with greater or lesser degrees of ease.
Yellow cabs patrol most of Manhattan and may be hailed with a raised hand and taken--depending on the driver--anywhere within the five boroughs and parts of New Jersey.
This is a list of neighborhoods in the Bronx, one of five boroughs of New York City.
The flaw in this system is that the vast majority of the borough is in this eastern portion since the Bronx's street numbering system is based on that of Manhattan; Jerome Avenue therefore does not represent an even east-west divide for the Bronx.
Located east of the Bronx River Parkway, this part of the Bronx retains a more residential character than its western counterpart, given its greater distance from Manhattan and the fact that it was settled and annexed to New York City later.
A panoramic view of the lower Manhattan skyline, (which is a separate business district from Midtown Manhattan) summer of 2004 Satellite image of New York, showing the five boroughs.
The boroughs other than Manhattan are also referred to as "the Outer Boroughs." Through the boroughs, there are hundreds of neighborhoods in the city, many with a definable history and character all their own.
The Midtown Manhattan skyline viewed from across the Hudson River, 1981.The Downtown Brooklyn skyline is the smallest of the three, and is centered around a major transportation hub in Northwestern Brooklyn.
Central Park, in Manhattan, is still considered one of the finest examples of landscape architecture in the world.
Manhattan and the Bronx, though still one county, were established as two separate boroughs and joined together with three other boroughs created from parts of adjacent counties to form the new municipal government originally called "Greater New York".
Manhattan's Madison Avenue is synonymous with the American advertising industry, while Seventh Avenue is nicknamed "fashion avenue" as it serves as an important center for the fashion industry.
These are the neighborhoods of Brooklyn, one of five boroughs of New York City.
Brooklyn Heights is a neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.
The great majority of Manhattan residents live in apartments in what is usually seen as a very overpriced and difficult housing market, although there are immense neighborhoods of suburban-style homes in the outer boroughs.
I-78 ends at the foot of the Holland Tunnel in Manhattan; it was originally supposed to cross Manhattan into Brooklyn and Queens to JFK Airport, then curve north and end at I-95 via the Throgs Neck Bridge.
Manhattan island contains the campus of the world-class Rockefeller University and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, as well as Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and NYU Medical Center and their medical schools.
Manhattan is an island bordering the lower Hudson River.
Manhattan Island is 21.5 km (13 miles) long and 3.7 km (2.3 miles) wide (at its widest point).
The name Manhattan ("hilly island" or "place of intoxication") is from the Algonquian languages of the earliest known inhabitants of the area.
The neighborhoods about which I have the most detailed knowledge are the ones where I have lived -- the Upper West Side and Inwood -- the extreme northern tip of Manhattan.
Culturally, this is one of the richest, oldest neighborhoods in Manhattan.
It used to be that the neighborhood east of 1st Ave.
Route 495 transects Midtown Manhattan from New Jersey through the Lincoln Tunnel and from the east through the Queens-Midtown Tunnel.
Cabs traveling from JFK to Manhattan charge a fixed rate of $30 plus tolls and tip; taxi service from other airports may be higher.
Manhattan is ideal for walking, however, which allows the prerequisite window-shopping and people-watching.
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Located in the state of New York, New York City has a population of 8,168,388 people contained within 309 square miles (800 km²), and is the heart of the New York Metropolitan Area, which is one of the largest urban conglomerations in the world with a population of over 22 million.
Later in 1626, Peter Minuit established a long tradition of shrewd real estate investing when he purchased Manhattan Island and Staten Island from Algonquin tribesmen in exchange for trade goods (legend, now long disproved, has it that the island was purchased for $24 worth of glass beads).
Neighborhoods that were once considered dangerous are now thriving with new businesses and housing, and many residents feel safe to walk the streets late at night.
Manhattan and The Bronx covered the original city and the rest of New York County.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey provides PATH trains connecting Manhattan to New Jersey, as well as AirTrain service to two major airports.
Staten Island Ferry between Manhattan and Staten Island, operated by the New York City Department of Transportation.
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This paper aims at describing the different neighborhoods of Manhattan in a way that would be useful to a translator.
This neighborhood is characterised by its Ukrainian and Polish communities, as well as punks, junkies, drug-dealers and anarchists.
The island of Manhattan alone has nearly two million inhabitants, so it is no small wonder that there is such a variety of neighborhoods.
The Manhattan Treasure Hunt is a fun team-building event that combines the thrill of competition with the spirit of exploration.
The way it works is simple: you choose an area of Manhattan in which to hold the event.
Once assembled, teams of players are given clues that lead to fascinating, beautiful, and bizarre places where they will retrieve or document something mentioned in the clue.
This is a list of neighborhoods in Queens, one of five boroughs of New York City.
List of Queens neighborhoods, See also, Queens neighborhoods and United States-related lists.
Much of the area is protected by landmark status, and the neighborhood's restored townhouses and high-priced co-op apartments are coveted by actors, young professionals, and young families.
Sidewalks in this neighborhood are always crowded during the day with performers rushing to auditions and families pushing their babies in imported strollers.
Dining choices include two of the city's most beautiful restaurants - the romantic Café des Artistes and fantastical Tavern on the Green, plus a mind-boggling variety of cafés and restaurants along Columbus Avenue, serving everything from deli sandwiches to burritos to haute cuisine.
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Old Chelsea is a largely residential neighborhood, made up of row houses, which date back to the 1850s and have been beautifully restored.
Chelsea proper, with West 23rd Street as the main street, is presently the newest and most stimulating art district in the city, filled with galleries, chic shops, and restaurants.
Northface opened on Broadway and will be joined by the ever-growing tenant list at the Center: Morganthal Frederics and 4 You are the latest to sign on.
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It also includes some smaller islands, including Roosevelt Island (formerly Welfare Island, and even earlier Blackwell's Island), Belmont Island (which has been unofficially renamed U Thant Island), and a small portion of the North American mainland (Swarovski Marble Hill) contiguous with The Bronx.
The term Lower Manhattan is commonly used for the southern part of the island, particularly the area below Houston Street, where streets are named rather than mostly numbered.
While most are thrilled with the commercial facelift, skyrocketing rents have edged out a few neighborhood institutions like Peter's Ice Cream, which closed last year after a 77 percent rent increase.
Bar Tabac: Francophiles will appreciate the artfully aged environs, the all-French wine list, and the obligatory steak frites.
Pete's Waterfront Ale House: A neighborhood saloon featuring a wide and esoteric beer selection, four-star pub grub and live blues & jazz.
In 1664, English ships captured the city without struggle, and it was renamed New York, after the Duke of York.
South Street Seaport, on the south east tip of Manhattan, has naval museums, shopping and Argentine Tango dancing every Sunday in the summer.
Since then this has been an annual event drawing tens of thousands of spectators and in later years millions of television viewers.
Best of all, the neighborhood comes alive with features about the peoplealive and deadwhove made this such a special place.
Call up listings of theatrical offerings, reviews and gossip, openings of upcoming productions, and instructions for getting discount tickets.
And theres a list of six monster walks, too.
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A vibrant, powerful, and poignant glimpse into the struggles of women in modern Africa.
Set in a small African village, four young girls face a ritual "purification" flee to the household of Colle' Ardo Gallo Sy, a strong-willed woman who has managed to shield her own teenage daughter from mutilation. Colle' invokes the time-honored custom of moolaade (sanctuary) to protect the fugitives, and tension mounts as the ensuing stand-off pits Colle' against a village traditionalists (both male and female) and endangers the prospective marriage of her daughter to the heir-apparent to the tribal throne.
This masterwork by Ousmane Sembene, the 81-year-old father of African cinema and one of Senegal's greatest novelists, is the second film in a trilogy celebrating African women.
Ousmane, who wrote and directs, gives strong flavors to his characterization of village life and its peoples. But as drama the film mostly serves to illustrate the two sides of this crucial social debate in Africa.
This is an impassioned and uplifting film.
Though Moolaadé doesn't shy away from the task of educating its viewers about the brutality of 'purification,' it works equally well as a tribute to righteous defiance wherever it surfaces.
It's certainly clear where the director stands on the issue, but underneath is a far richer film about the complex issues of globalization and the values of tradition.
Sembene provides not only a fascinating glimpse into the culture of tropical Africa, but also a powerful account of the social turmoil which bubbles beneath the surface.
Thrilling and alive and far more entertaining and exciting and easy to watch than just about any message movie you have ever seen... a cinematic triumph of the highest order.
The eightysomething Sembene delivers a powerfully acted and colourfully shot polemic. A perceptive observation of daily life in an African village that celebrates female bravery and solidarity.
Poetic, provocative and unstoppably powerful. But, depressingly, it probably won't change a thing.
Every character is a symbol for Sembene to realize his humanistic visions in a folklore type of cinema.
Tthe most exuberant films ever made about female circumcision.
Solemnity rarely taints Sembéne's films; his anger and indignation are invariably tempered by his warmth, humour and generosity of spirit.
Disturbing and moving story of a minor womens' lib moment...one that protects young girls from circumcision in a great movie about this unfortunate practice.
A very unelegant subject is dealt in this movie elegantly... director Ousmane Sembene brings a story where the practice of female circumcision is everyday issue in a small village in Burkina Faso in such a way that the 2 h 4 min fly why we are drawn into the magic of his work. A movie which is a must for every lover of African cinematography. | 2019-04-25T04:14:41 | https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/moolaade |
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