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Is there a difference between bloody show and the mucus plug?
Are they the same thing or different?
I keep hearing yes/and no answers.
At my last prenatal (last wednesday 36.2 days along) she did an internal and said I was 2cm dilated and 75% effaced. well the next day I THINK I lost my mucus plug... It was a big glob about the width of a pinky finger and 4" long tinged with red and pink. Then for about 4 days after I was losing brown globs, and now for the past day or two I'm losing small green globs (not sure if this is the mucus plug or not)
What is the difference between bloody show and the mucus plug? Or are they the same thing? How soon does it happen before labor?
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John Fletcher's side built an early 12-0 lead and it would be an advantage they would not relinquish against the defending champions.
Prop Scott Wilson's try after the break all but secured the triumph with Cian Kelleher's late try for the Irish proving in vain.
England were ahead after just two minutes when they worked the space for Leicester Tigers' Thacker to burst through a gap and touch down. Fly-half Billy Burns converted.
After Conor McKeon was off target with a penalty for the Irish, England built on their lead as Pohe showed quick feet to slice through the Irish defence.
Burns failed to add the conversion and a brace of penalties from McKeon meant Ireland only trailed by six at the interval.
However a Burns penalty took England a score clear before even more daylight was created when Wilson was forced over following a driving maul to make it 22-6.
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Mason County Swimming Pools Washington > USA
Recommended Pool E. 7101 Hwy. 106 , Union , WA , USA (Postal Code: 98592). This sports center offers 54.5 feet, Indoors. For this Swimming Pool, only phone number is number here.
Please use the contact details provided at each pool profile to check if they are offering aquagym lessons, because isn't so standard to see an Aquagym in Mason County. There are regularly discounts on the market to senior citizens and small children for independent swim. Discover by contacting your nearest pool among these Mason County Swimming Pools. Swimia.com has essentially the most up-to-date database on the internet about virtually any Mason County Swimming Pool. Classified by countries, regions and cities, it's quick to locate the nearest pool at the places you visit. For Mason County, you can actually have a look at the pools we've gathered for you.
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One of the advantages of outdoor swimming in Mason County is the possibility to sunbathe during the summer season. Taking it with extra care, sunbathing is healthy since introduces Vitamin D into the body, so the best option seems to be switching between indoor and outdoor pools depending on the season.
There are several reasons why you should choose a heated swimming pool in Mason County. The most important one relies on the importance of keeping the body temperature stable. If the water is too cold, your body will try to warm it up and you will lose strength to swim properly.
There are many alternative treatments to chlorination, with great advantages that ensure better water quality in the pool. One possibility is the mineralizer, which purifies water naturally and significantly decreases the chemicals used and maintenance time. Try Chlorine Free spools in Mason County.
If you're tired of having eyes and irritated skin, finding a saltwater pool in Mason County can be the solution. You should know that the level of salt from these pools is well below the level of salt from sea water, specifically they are talking about a tenth or less.
Enjoy the best indoor pools in Mason County and don't worry about the weather. These facilities are open all seasons and you can enjoy a swim at the same temperature every day of the year.
Mason County Main Cities
- BelfairHolding an estimated population of 3.931, Belfair is one of the most important cities in Mason County. Check all of the Swimming Pool in Belfair and its surrounding area.
- GrapeviewWhereas Grapeview is among the six most populous cities in Mason County with nearly 954 residents, you shouldn't miss that one if you're going to Mason County.
- AllynWithout a shadow of a doubt, swimming in Allyn is the best way to unwind right after work. Take a couple of minutes to browse Swimia's catalog to find a Swimming Pool in Allyn.
- SheltonSwimming is a outstanding idea to keep your body active throughout your visit to Shelton (Mason County), or even when you are a local. Swimia helps you to find your closest Swimming Pool in Shelton.
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Recommended Swimming Pools (Mason County)
Shelton High School , 3737 Shelton Springs Road , Shelton , WA , USA (Postal Code: 98584). Swimmers like you reported 25 yards, 6 lanes, Indoors. Unfortunately we do not have the email address of this Swimming Pool, but we can give you the phone number.
Updated on 2016 E. 7101 Hwy. 106 , Union , WA , USA (Postal Code: 98592). This sports center offers 54.5 feet, Indoors. For this Pool, only phone number is number here. | <urn:uuid:a949e168-6348-444d-b5e2-a0d01061b8f6> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 3,583 |
Ultrasound is very effective in promoting healing of the soft tissues. It works by increasing cell membrane permeability making the cells work more effectively. Ultrasound assists in the body’s healing processes and stimulates tissue regeneration. It also promotes synthesis and increases the tensile strength of collagen making it very effective for tendon injuries. Ultrasound can also have a thermal effect increasing circulation and reliving muscle spasms. Ultrasound is also very good for breaking down scar tissue and adhesions.
Laser is very effective in wound healing. Red and blue lasers are used for treatment. The use of blue laser is used to speed up the healing of infected wounds and has also been shown to help target conditions such as mud fever and gingivitis. It is also very effective at reducing pain and assisting with joint problems.
Pulsed electro magnetic therapy
PMFT induces a chemical charge in the cells increasing the bloody supply and assisting with cellular regeneration. PMFT is used for many things such as pain relief, fracture healing, nerve regeneration, oedema and soft tissue injuries.
NMES works by causing muscle contraction and helps release muscle spasm and tension by mobilising the muscle. NMES can be used to help build muscle in wasted muscles. It can also strengthen and re-educate weak or damaged muscles. NMES can be very effective when used alongside a correct rehabilitation program.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.(TENS)
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Most American Indians ate grasshoppers (plus crickets and katydids: the orthoptera) as an integral part of their diet, collecting vast quantities in the summer, drying them and grinding them into flour to store for the winter.
They had many methods of gathering and trapping grasshoppers. The most simple gathering method was to merely pick them off vegetation during the early morning, when it was too cool for them to fly or jump off quickly.
At the most complex end of the spectrum, entire villages assembled to prepare pits and perform circle or or group drive hunts, surrounding a field and scaring grasshoppers inward simultaneously to drive the grasshoppers into the central pits. There were many variations on this method, from some Indians using fire to either drive the grasshoppers or kill them at the end, to driving them in a line towards a creek, where they were collected downstream in basket traps.
See Cricket Hunting Method of Nevada Indians for another example of a drive hunt.
One basic type of the circle hunt method was performed by the Shoshone Indians of the Western US (including California, Nevada, Idaho, and Wyoming): A hole was dug in the center of a field, 10-12 ft deep by 4-5 ft diameter. The 4-5 acre field was surrounded with people standing about twenty feet apart, armed with long branches of Artemisia (i.e. wormwood; a pungent, insect-repelling herb/shrub), with which they beat the ground and vegetation while slowly pushing them towards the hole in the center (Chittenden and Richardson 1905). Often 3-4 acres was sufficient to fill the hole. (Chittenden and Richardson 1905).
Chittenden, H.M. and A.D. Richardson. 1905. Life, letters and travels of Father Pierre-Jean DeSmet, S.J., 1801-1873. Harper, New York, NY. | <urn:uuid:38e89ba0-13eb-4728-b682-7492cae3c540> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 1,755 |
All Saints Church Sandon is one of the churches in the
Mid-Trent Team and part of the Diocese of Lichfield. As Team Rector and Rural Dean I am delighted to welcome you to the All Saints website, which has been designed to tell you about our history, our regular services and has a particular focus on an important part of our mission at Sandon, which is around the celebration of Marriage.
At Sandon, we welcome many couples into our congregation as they prepare for marriage and many stay associated with the church personally, often bringing their children for Baptism, or through family and friends who continue to worship here. Couples planning to marry in the church can be assured of a warm Christian welcome from the friendly congregation at All Saints, practical advice from the wedding organisers and support from the Ministry Team. I hope you find this website useful and look forward to welcoming you to All Saints Sandon as a visitor, worshipper or for your wedding.
Philip Daniel – Rector Mid-Trent Team & Rural Dean
There has been a church at this site in Sandon since at least 1130 when records confirm it was gifted to the Abbey of Combermere in Cheshire as part of a parcel of land in Sandon. No traces of the Norman church remain as the church has been adapted and rebuilt from the late 13th Century onwards.
Standing at the edge of the parkland of Sandon Hall, the church has been associated with a number of influential noble families; the impact of their patronage on the building has been significant. These range from the imposing Chancel tombs (including the impressive Sampson Erdeswicke monument erected by him two years before his death in 1603 and subsequently damaged, allegedly, by Roundhead soldiers on their way to the battle of Hopton Heath across the Trent valley in 1643) to the remodelling and restoration of the church and the provision of the stained glass windows. The Earls of Harrowby have owned Sandon Hall since 1777 and their impact on the church since then has been considerable, including major restorations in the mid 19th and early 20th centuries. A detailed history is available in the church.
Maintaining a Grade I listed church is quite an undertaking and in common with many parishes around the UK we have to work hard to raise the funds required to keep pace with the effects of time on the building and to ensure that we meet the expectations of its current users.
Previously famous for its freezing winter services, a recent upgrade to the heating system in the church has allowed services to be held year round in comfort. The addition of a wheelchair accessible lavatory with baby change facilities has transformed the usability of the building for services, weddings and concerts and the PCC is grateful to the fundraising activity of the congregation and local community and for grants from the Staffordshire Environmental Fund and the Staffordshire Historic Churches Trust for making these enhancements possible. Current restoration is focussed on the roof and here the support of the Listed Places of Worship: Roof Repair Fund has been invaluable.
The next stage of restoration will focus on the interior of the church, including the 16th century wall paintings of the Erdswick family trees, the stained glass windows possibly thought to have been designed by Augustus Pugin (famous for designing the interior of the Palace of Westminster for Sir Charles Parry) and the Royal Coat of Arms, which is one of the few remaining Coats of Arms of Charles I and dates from 1625 – 1649.
As a small congregation in a rural setting, a big part of our Ministry is through weddings held in our beautiful church building. All Saints provides a wonderful setting in rural Staffordshire set high above the Trent Valley.
We are able to offer free parking and access across the Park to Sandon Hall if this is your chosen venue for your reception. The church and Sandon Hall have been closely connected over many years as the church is adjacent to the parkland around the Hall. See Sandon Hall Weddings for more information. Alternatively, a waterside venue is available at Aston Marina 2 miles from Sandon Church. For more details see The Boat House — Aston Marina
To see if you qualify to marry at Sandon, check the qualification rules at More churches to choose from – YourChurchWedding.org from the Church of England If you don’t have an existing connection with our church, becoming a regular worshipper attending Sunday services will allow you to choose Sandon for your big day. If you want to discuss this please contact us at Mid Trent Team. A call to the Wedding Co-ordinator or coming to meet her at our Sunday morning services (see Worship) will provide the opportunity to discuss your options and the availability of the church. The fees for services at Sandon, bells, organists and photography can be found below.
Sandon is located on the A51 between Stone and Rugeley in the Trent Valley in Staffordshire. All Saints Church is outside the village to the left as you approach from Stone on the edge of Sandon Park.
Located on the top of a hill, it benefits from stunning views of the surrounding countryside and parkland.
The current organ was installed in the church and dedicated on Palm Sunday 1854 and has moved around the church, settling in its present position in 1947. It is a magnificent instrument and we are fortunate to have very proficient organists at Sandon who play for our regular services and for weddings and funerals.
Great organ music is an essential element at a wedding so if you are struggling for ideas our organists will be happy to help you or visit http://www.yourchurchwedding.org/planner/ to hear samples of hymns and wedding marches to give you some ideas.
Services are held every Sunday at 11.15 other than on the 5th Sunday of the month, when there is a Mid-Trent Team service. These Team Services rotate around the team, including Sandon. Holy Communion is held each week other than the third Sunday of the month when Matins is lay led. The services are based on the 1662 Common Book of Prayer and the style of churchmanship is Evangelical.
All are welcome to join these services and to participate in Holy Communion. Coffee and biscuits are provided! Times and dates of services this month can be found at Sunday Services.
Up until 1964 there were four bells in the tower, only three of which were used. A full restoration of the tower was carried out in 1962 when the 17th century beams were replaced and a steel frame installed to take six bells. The oldest is dated 1609, the next 1625 and another undated. To these, two new bells were added in 1963. An additional bell was hung in 2003 to celebrate the millennium and the ring of six bells is rung each Sunday and is an essential addition to each wedding.
The current band of bell ringers is made up almost entirely of those who have married in the church or the relatives of brides and grooms. Bell Ringing practice is every Monday night from 7.30 to 9.00 pm. We are always pleased to welcome new ringers (see contacts below)
Flowers and Candles
Flowers are used in the church throughout the year, including Lent and Advent, and altar candles are lit for all services. We are happy to arrange for access for florists to decorate the church for weddings with flowers and additional candles, if required. Arrangements can be made through the Wedding Co-ordinator.
The church has special floral decorations at Easter, Harvest Festival and Christmas so weddings around these times can utilise these decorations or enhance them as required. We can recommend local florists if required.
Shown are a base set of fees for church services. If you have a specific request please contact us directly by email or via one of our contacts found on the Contacts section.
Fee information for all events can be found at 2017 Fees – Lichfield Diocese. [opens a new website in new window]
For weddings, the fees are £193 to the Mid Trent Team and £387 for the wedding service. If you would like to have bells for your wedding, the charge is £140 (for the ringers and the Bell Fund). The organist (or use of the organ by your own organist) is £75. There is no charge for taking still photographs but there is a charge of £100 if your photographer takes a video during the service. A professional women’s choir is available for a charge of £300.
2017 Fees - Sandon Church only [opens in new window]
Stephen Butt 01785 618248
Mrs Elizabeth Jarrett 01785 816851
Ministry Team contacts
Reverend Philip Daniel 01889 271870
John Bentley 01889 508066
Enquiries in person
You can call in at St Andrew’s Church, Weston, ST18 0FT on Tuesday evenings between 7.00 and 7.45 pm
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Platis Yalos Weather: March
|Average Day Temperature:||59.3°F|
|Average Night Temperature:||56.8°F|
|Sea Water Temperature:||61.4°F|
|Number of Sunny Days:||17 days|
|Sunshine Hours:||11.4 - 12.6 hours|
|Number of Rainy Days:||3 days|
|Precipitation Totals:||1.6 in|
Air Temperature in March, °F
The highest day temperature in March 2021 was 60°F. The lowest night temperature was 46°F. The average values for day and night temperatures during March were 55.3°F и 54.5°F respectivly.
Platis Yalos Water Sea Temperature in March, °F
The average sea surface temperature in March 2021 for Platis Yalos was 61.5°F. The maximum and minimum values were 60.4°F and 62.0°F respectively.
Most of the days in March are sunny but you can also expect cloudy and gloomy days.
Precipitation Totals in March, in
Precipitation total in March for Platis Yalos is 1.6 in. It makes march one of the most rainy months of the year.
The average wind speed in March is 16.8 mph.
We are using day length and cloud cover information for each day of the month to calculate averages for this chart. Average sunny hours for Platis Yalos in March is 8.3 hours.
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Don’t Set Goals: Use Systems
Have you already set your goals for the New Year? Do you want to lose 10 kilos, run a marathon or speak fluent English? Some experts believe that you need systems, not goals. A system is something you do on a regular basis. This means focusing on what you can control (your actions) rather than what you can’t (the unpredictable). For example, don’t focus on losing 10 kilos, focus on shopping for healthy food and cooking something light every day. Don’t focus on the marathon; focus on the training schedule. Invent a system to improve your English, one step at a time. Good luck!
According to the text we can state that:
I. In order to achieve something you should focus on your actions.
II. In order to achieve something you should eat healthy food every day.
III. In order to achieve something you should set your systems for the New Year.
IV. In order to achieve something you should take one step at a time.
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Animal Love is a future story. Selma Blair and Jeremy Davies meet through an anonymous hookup service–writer-director Jones implies most of the ground situation, with ads standing in for an explanation of the service. He’s allergic to animals, she’s a pet owner. Complications ensue.
The short runs about fifteen minutes without credits but feels much faster because, once it gets going, one doesn’t want it to end. As a director, Jones has these wonderfully moving shots. It’s quiet and calm as the camera adjusts itself on its subject, like the viewer is going too fast and needs to calm down.
As a writer, Jones writes this beautiful sparse dialogue. She’s got great actors. The film’s unimaginable without Blair and Davies. His panic and unsureness, her boldness–Jones gives Blair a couple great acting moments.
It’s an excellent little film. Great music, wondrous photography from Byron Shah.
Written and directed by Mollie Jones; director of photography, Byron Shah; edited by David Greenspan; production designer, David Magid; produced by Jones and Matthew I. Goldberg.
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Welcome to The Signature Academy
This site is designed to provide Signature Agents with the resources they need to deliver their Signature programmes; documents that will help inform and contextualise these programmes, and information that will enhance understanding.The aim of the Signature Academy is to share resources, experiences, stories, etc. To make this a true 'community of practice' we need YOU to be an active community member
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Hello Bushwick. You have a new neighbor:
The 25-year-old brunette, who plays Shoshanna Shapiro, has moved in with her boyfriend, actor Evan Jonigkeit and the couple are busy currently renovating the three-storey house, which they bought for $1.037million in November….
The house is rather sparse and was split into three apartments before Zosia and Evan snapped it up.
And it is a far cry from the Soho studio where Shoshanna lives in Girls – which is done up as an ode to Sex and the City.
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Independence Day brings about a sense of pride to be living in an amazing country with abundant freedoms—moving us to celebrate with backyard barbecues, picnics, family gatherings, parties, and fireworks. Sorry to say, our four-legged friends don’t understand all the clamor and hoopla. Some pets even have noise phobias, especially with fireworks. People may ooh and aah at fireworks displays, but all that racket and commotion can create real terror in our pets.
Pyrotechnics and pets
While some animals don’t seem to be bothered by the noise, others become very frightened and act in strange, unpredictable ways. Certain cats and dogs have full-blown anxiety attacks. Symptoms of anxiety include shaking, trembling, barking, howling, drooling, attempting to hide, refusing to eat, and trying to leap a fence or escape from an enclosure, yard, or home. Many animals end up lost, hurt, or seriously injured.
Unlike humans, animals have an acute sense of hearing, and the unexpected explosion of fireworks in the sky, whether a simple backyard celebration or a huge production, can cause alarm. Even pets that haven’t reacted in the past, or haven’t reacted in years, can suddenly become fearful or anxious. Older pets may be even more sensitive to loud noises.
Animal shelters see a huge increase in strays around this holiday. Dogs and cats will panic and bolt through doors, windows, or other enclosures, trying to run from the noise. It is absolutely critical that all pets have some form of current identification on them.
All pets should be kept indoors in a small, safe, sheltered area where they cannot hurt themselves. Turn on the TV or radio to help muffle the sound of fireworks or have calming music playing. Be sure to include their favorite toys, beds, food, and water. Try spending more time with them. Distract your nervous pets by playing with them or keeping them active doing something they enjoy. It seems contradictory, but do not stroke, pet, or reassure your cat or dog when they are nervous or frightened. This can actually reinforce their anxious behavior and make it worse.
Do not leave pets outside unattended. Even dogs that are tied up can get hurt trying to escape by chewing, choking, or strangling themselves on their leashes. If you take your pet outside, make sure they have a sturdy leash or are secured in a carrier.
Educate children about not scaring pets with sparklers or firecrackers.
If your pet has what is called a noise phobia, seek sedatives or tranquilizers to help calm their nerves and keep them from injuring themselves. Pets may jump through plate-glass windows, tear up their surroundings, or even self-mutilate when they hear fireworks.
Plan ahead. Do not wait until the last minute to get medication from your vet. Most veterinarians require your pet to have had a physical exam within the six-month period prior to prescribing tranquilizers. Vet clinics are inundated with owners trying to get sedatives for their pets at the last minute, so don’t procrastinate—call your vet. | <urn:uuid:93437ee5-0ad9-4e52-ab8b-5657b7a0cb18> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 3,030 |
An Evening with Micheal Fortune & Kelly Parker
The Florida School of Woodwork offers many opportunities to meet and talk with well-respected, extremely talented woodworkers. Michael Fortune and Kelly Parker recently taught a cabinetmaking class at the school. One evening, local woodworkers had the opportunity to hear a presentation by these gifted woodworkers and chat with them.
Michael has been a designer for over 45 years after attending four years of design school. His is a contributing editor to Fine Woodworking magazine and an accomplished furniture designer that also happens to teach.
Michael talked a bit about his design philosophy, experience, and practical application when building projects in the shop. It was interesting that when he meets with a potential client at their home to discuss a custom piece, he listens to their ideas. In the meantime, he’s observing his surroundings, making note of the customer’s preferences in other design elements of their home from the architectural elements to the style of furniture. He then takes this information to the sketchbook. Michael prefers to hand-sketch his ideas. As a matter of fact, his sketched designs become works of art in and of themselves.
Michael says he makes it clear to his clients that he is the designer. They are hiring him for his expertise and keen eye for creating design elements that meet the practical and stylistic needs of the client. He takes no direction from his clients when he puts pencil to paper. He is still designing furniture for the homes of some of his earliest clients from decades ago.
One the design is finalized, it’s time to head to the shop. Michael says the tool that gets the most use in his shop is his old, 14″ band saw. Actually, he has 8 band saws in his shop but he relies mostly on the classic 14″ saw.
An interesting fact is that Michael has also designed some woodworking tools sold by Lee Valley. These include drawing bows for laying out arcs, steam-bending accessories, and products for creating inlays.
Michael’s work can be viewed at http://www.michaelfortune.com/
Kelly’s interest in woodworking began while she was in high school. During her career in the chemistry field for several years, she had always dabbled in woodworking. She finally left the corporate world to pursue her love of woodworking.
Kelly loves to incorporate a variety of materials into her pieces. She uses acrylic dowels and aluminum to highlight design elements. She chose these materials because they are easy to work with her woodworking tools.
When Kelly begins the design process, she also prefers pencil and paper. She goes to great lengths to create 1/4-scale models, mock-ups, and prototypes of her designs before committing them to wood. During this process, she is always mindful of how the piece will be constructed in the shop. This provides her the opportunity to overcome any practical challenges in building the piece. She uses donated or reclaimed wood for her prototypes.
During the presentation, Kelly talked about how she ebonizes wood using a classic recipe of black tea, steel wool, and vinegar. It’s one of many tricks he uses to add color and interest to his designs.
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2020 Update on Eviction Process to Share with Residents
First, I want to provide you an update on the lawsuit on the eviction moratorium. Governor Ducey filed legal papers with the Arizona Supreme Court arguing that Arizona needs the ability to extend the eviction moratorium to respond to and recover from COVID-19.
The Governor Ducey’s legal team is trying to get the justices to throw out the case by arguing that he is vested with all police power to alleviate actual and threatened damage due to the public health emergency. Citing the Center of Disease Control’s (CDC) warning earlier this year that homeless shelters are often overcrowded and make it difficult to socially distance, the Governor’s legal team argued he needs this ability to be able to ensure that Arizona can continue to respond to and recover from COVID-19 instead of amplify it. The issue now is whether Governor Ducey has standing in the case and whether his arguments will be considered as he, nor the state, is explicitly listed as the defendant in the case and is instead directed at the “justices of peace and constables” who would enforce the evictions. As you know, the Superior Court previously ruled in late July in favor of Governor Ducey and against the landlord who brought the lawsuit for not being able to evict a tenant. In the ruling, the judge ruled Governor Ducey did not abuse his authority when he delayed eviction enforcement, and that he made the decision under his authority in the interest of public health.
Next, this week, the CDC issued a new Order to temporarily halt residential evictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 through the end of the year (December 31, 2020) which is a two months extension from Governor Ducey’s state eviction moratorium.
Under the Order, a landlord, owner of a residential property, or other person with a legal right to pursue eviction or possessory action, cannot evict any covered person from any residential property in any jurisdiction through December 31, 2020. Tenants of residential properties (definition includes mobile home, or land in a mobile home park, or similar dwelling leased for residential purposes) are required to submit a Declaration form to their landlord stating:
- they have used best efforts to obtain available government assistance;
- make less than $99,000 or $198,000 (for joint households);
- has experienced lost income due to the pandemic and cannot make full rent payments;
- will try to make partial payments;
- and that an eviction would leave them homeless or in a close quarter living environment.
Any violation to CDC’s Order may be subject to a fine up to $100,000, or one year in jail, or both, if the violation does not result in a death. If the violation results in a death, then the fine can go up to $250,000. As they have at the state level through their lawsuit, the National Multifamily Housing Council has declared their opposition to the Order, especially without dedicated, long-term funding for rental and unemployment assistance.
You can view the full language of CDC’s Order thru this link:
As always, please let me know if you have any questions.
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IFC's "Maron" dishes up pineapple slur: So is it hip to be sexist and racist?
June 4, 2013 11:19 PM
Hipsters are so hip, but apparently they are not too hip for racism.
How else can anyone explain the blatant racial slur on the May 25 episode of “Maron” on IFC, the Independent Film Channel?
Just so you don’t think I’m some cranky PC pundit out to get your favorite low-rated cable show, let’s make sure our racism barometers are set appropriately.
Since transgressions against African Americans continue to be the racism gold standard in the United States, we must establish our baseline:
If someone called a black person “Watermelon,” as in “Hey, Watermelon,” would you laugh? Or would you say, “That’s racist?” (I hope you said the latter, even if you might have initially tittered with guilt.)
If you laughed at that, then what about Sergio Garcia’s recent comments about spending time with Tiger Woods during the U.S. Open and serving fried chicken? You get why that’s racist, right?
So how about this: If I called you a ramen noodle-brained geek with an egg roll for a penis, would you take offense by my mixed menu of slurs?
Now that we’re properly calibrated, on to the question at hand: What if someone called a Filipino woman simply by the word “Pineapple”?
No name, just “Pineapple,” as in “Oh, hi Pineapple!”
That’s the level of wit we have on display in “Maron.”
It’s too bad IFC doesn’t stand for “Independent Filipino Channel.” Then there may have been enough Filipinos on staff to let producers know just how offensive they were being.
But this is the network whose slogan is “always on, slightly off,” and when it comes to this pineapple episode, IFC is way, way off.
For those who might think “Maron” is a misspelled Filipino word, it is, in fact, an independent sitcom based on the life of “liberal” comedian Marc Maron.
Maron (the person who is not in quotes vs. the show which is) does an outrageously successful podcast on the web called ” WTF,” one to which I listen and even subscribe.
Maron mostly interviews comedians, and it is one of the highest rated podcasts on the web (based on downloads). Smart, funny, at times insightful. One of the interviews is with the Canadian Indian comic Russell Peters, the current grandmaster of ethnic humor.
Maron’s sitcom is another matter.
It’s based on a “character,” so I gave it a lot of leeway. Some racist characters are just in the comedic tradition of Archie Bunker, right? Maybe “All in the Family” characters were racist in order to instruct, but not “Maron.”
I was actually prepared for the show to have a lot of sex, because it is, after all, on cable, where people have sex for no good reason except that they can.
Sure, sex is fine. But sexist humor, no.
For all the nudity, say, in a show like “Girls,” I never come away thinking about what a sexist half-hour I just witnessed. With “Maron,” I do. Given the general raunchy tone of stand-up comedy and the fact that the show is primarily about the sex life/non-sex life of Maron, I should expect it. I guess I wanted something more from a comic set-up, where Maron picks a dominatrix over the “nice girl.” I mean, besides the fact Maron eventually gets to sleep with both of them—but not together. (It is his show.)
An episode about a dominatrix? I suppose the creative powers at “Maron” thought it would be OK to toss in a little racism, just to take the edge off things.
But it’s not OK.
When the Filipino female character first appears, she comes out of a bathroom in a trailer. Her ethnicity is not readily apparent, and she’s only described by Judd Hirsch, who plays Maron’s father, as “the Pineapple.”
That’s it. She doesn’t speak, no name, and is treated like an ottoman. The Pineapple’s ethnicity is revealed when Hirsch urges Maron to try some of her soup.
Hirsch: Sinagang soup, it’s sour pork soup, the Pineapple made it for me.
Pork soup? For a Jewish man like Maron, sure. He tries it and gags.
Maron: Wow, that is horrible.
Hirsch: So it’s not just me, wait…Well, it’s Philippine anyway. What is that, some kind of Chinese-Mexican hybrid, right?
Maron: I don’t know…
If you’re Filipino, this ignorant humor comes at your expense.
OK, let’s try a little substitution.
I’d be labeled racist if I refused to call a Jewish woman by her proper name (whether I was shtupping her or not) and simply called her some food term.
How about “Kreplach?”
Or in honor of our South Asian New Yorker National Spelling Bee Champ, “Knaidel.” Then I could make a joke: I could canoodle with Knaidel.
Or what about the more common and the appropriately shaped bagel? With my lumpia?
I think the B’nai B’rith bridge clubs around the nation would be up in arms. And the “liberal” Maron might even say, “WTF?”
But Filipinos? What are they? Pineapples? Pork soup eating sina-GANGers?
The double standard lives on.
As far as indie sitcoms go, I love the auteur quality of “Louie.” And I was really looking forward to “Maron.” Some have even called it one of the “best shows on TV.” Really?
If the golf world can still be alarmed by Sergio inviting Tiger for fried chicken, I can get upset about a brown Filipino sister portrayed as a passive, religious sex object for laughs being called “The Pineapple” and a hybrid Chinese-Mexican, right?
Somehow I expected more from “Maron” and was surprised he was quick to sell out Filipinos for laughs. But after that episode, and in honor of the upcoming Filipino Independence Day, I’m declaring my independence from that sort of colonial b.s. humor. Hipster sexism is still sexism. And the racism is inexcusable.
“Maron” is fine, as long as the joke’s on the emotionally-crippled Maron and white guys being beaten into submission.
No need to drag fruit and Filipinos into that mix.
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As a parent, you want your child to feel selfassured and to help your child avoid any hardship. If your teenager approaches you regarding changing his or her physical appearance, be sensitive, ask questions, and be realistic. Make an appointment with a facial plastic surgeon who can screen your teen for maturity, motivations, and expectations, in addition to the physical examination. Then together, you can discuss the possibility of rhinoplasty or other treatments.
Is your nose symmetrical? Your surgeon will evaluate your nose from several different angles before surgery. From the frontal view, the nose should lie within parallel lines drawn down from the inner corners of the eyes to the nostrils. From the base view, the nasal tip should appear triangular, and the nostrils should be symmetrical in size and shape. These are guidelines; minor asymmetries are normal. In fact, many great beauties have visibly asymmetric features. Surgery should not be relied upon to make a nose perfectly symmetric.
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I am pregnant and noticed some dark spots developing on my face. What are these spots? Can I get rid of them or will they go away eventually?
Approximately 90 percent of pregnant women develop hyperpigmentation, an overproduction of melanin, which produces dark spots on their skin. About 70 percent develop melasma, which are dark spots located on the face; it is also known as the “mask of pregnancy.” Melasma develops as a result of hormone changes. These spots usually disappear in the months following birth. Make sure you avoid any sun exposure to these areas. Follow-up with your facial plastic surgeon for a thorough evaluation. You may be able to apply a topical cream to improve the appearance of your skin. In more severe cases, your doctor may recommend a chemical peel or laser treatment.
Hair extensions can do more than just lengthen your locks—they could cause hair loss. Experts believe that keeping hair extensions for an extended period exerts tension on the scalp and hair follicles causing hair loss. There has been a trend of women in their 20s seeking hair restoration surgery due to permanent bald spots caused from wearing hair extensions.
Reduce the chance of damage or shedding by having a professional stylist apply the extensions. Be sure to take proper care of your existing hair and the extensions as long as they are attached. Consider only wearing the extensions for a short period.
If you are already suffering from thinning hair and hair loss, you may see the use of hair extensions as a great option for fuller, healthier looking hair. However, this is only an option that will allow you to hide your condition temporarily. If you are looking for a permanent solution, make an appointment with your facial plastic surgeon to discuss your options.
Botulinum toxin type A, Botox, has been widely used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and folds. It has also been used to treat migraines; however, in a recent study, Botox was found to work especially well as a prevention for chronic migraines. As a result of this study, Allergan, the company that produces Botox, announced that Botox has been licensed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the United Kingdom for the prevention of headaches in adults who have chronic migraines. This is the first license worldwide of Botox for this preventative treatment.
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Police have arrested a 49-year-old West Philadelphia man for a string of armed robberies at local bars since early September.
Eugene Calhoun, of Conestoga Street near Poplar, faces 10 charges including robbery, theft and assault in connection with four armed robberies, Lt. John Walker of the Southwest Detective Division said.
The man allegedly robbed the Good Times Bar, on Lansdowne Avenue near 55th Street in Overbrook, on Sept. 7.
On Sept. 30, the same man allegedly walked into Famous Bar, on Haverford near Overbrook Avenue in Overbrook Park, wielding a shotgun and robbed it.
On Oct. 1, Calhoun allegedly robbed the Jay-Z Tavern, on Girard Avenue near 55th, and two days later the Cobbs Creek Inn, on Catherine Street near Cobbs Creek Parkway.
In three of the four incidents, police were told to look for a small red car with a discolored front passenger-side door.
Police found the car, a 1991 Toyota Corolla, on Bristol Street near 6th, on Oct. 17. Walker said an investigation led police to arresting Calhoun on Friday.
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LIMBO v1.20 – New version of the beautiful game “Limbo” for Android with data – offline
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Yes… Finally, after waiting for a very long and really wonderful LIMBO game, it was released by Playdead game development studio for $ 4.99 on Google Play for Android to attract a huge wave of users who like arcade games and decide as always. We’ve got to give it to you as soon as possible and fully tested! The story of Limbo’s game is about a boy who is looking for his lost sister, and as a boy, you have to go through really exciting adventures in purgatory (Limbo)! Music and sound play a very important role in this game, in fact, all the game space, which is a scary and mysterious space, is transferred to you in this way! Graphics is a masterpiece of its kind! In fact, Limbo showed everyone that not only games with staggering volume don’t have good graphics, but such a game.Creative people can also invite many competitors to fight with a seemingly simple initiative! Explaining more about the beauty and enjoyment of this game seems like a waste of time, because most users are aware of this by accident, so in the end I advise you not to hesitate even for a moment to download this popular masterpiece!
Some features of LIMBO Android arcade game:
- Adventure and advance the game in multiple places
- Advance the game with a variety of really beautiful and exciting challenges
- Having really beautiful and pleasant music
- Having HD graphics with unique gameplay
LIMBO game is one of the best, most popular and really attractive games that have been released for Android so far, which we are introducing for the first time in Usroid , and we also recommend it to all users, and as mentioned, to download this masterpiece. Don’t hesitate for a moment! The game is sold in the Play Store for $ 4.99 and has been downloaded more than 500,000 times by Android users around the world so far, earning an excellent score of 4.6 out of 5.0 !
V1.20 version changes:
* Various optimizations and game problems.
Instructions for installing and running LIMBO:
– First, download and install the game installation file.
– Download the data file and decompress it. Com.playdead folder . Copy limbo.full to Android / Obb.
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Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat delivered a speech at the Brookings Institution in Washington DC. He spoke on US engagement in Asia, covering both economic and strategic dimensions. He addressed why Americas continued engagement and investment in Asia is vital to the regions peace and prosperity, and how the US and China should better manage their bilateral relations.
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Apple pollination: A review
- Ramírez, Fernando, Davenport, Thomas Lee
- Scientia horticulturae 2013 v.162 pp. 188-203
- Coleoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera, apples, cross pollination, cultivars, environmental factors, fruit set, honey bees, pollen, pollen germination, pollinating insects, rain, temperature, tropics, wind speed
- Pollination is a key event for fruit set. Worldwide, there has been an increasing interest in apple pollination. Apple pollen grains are elliptical and tricolpate. Pollen germination is highly dependent on temperature. Most apple pollination occurs through cross-pollination; however, some cultivars have been reported to self-pollinate. Most apple cultivars have a gametophytic self incompatibility (GSI) system; however, others are semi compatible, or fully self compatible. The most common insect pollinator of apple is the honey bee. Other effective pollinator species include Hymenopterans, Dipterans and Coleopterans. Wind seems not to be an effective mechanism for pollination. Environmental conditions such as temperature, rain and high wind speed negatively affect pollination. This article reviews recent developments in our knowledge of apple pollination focusing on recently developed cultivars growing in the tropics. | <urn:uuid:b31cbaff-dbcc-4846-8563-678d9549bb4a> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 1,280 |
Find discounts on local attractions
In tomorrow's Daily Press, we have a great list of insider tips on how to find discounts at specific local attractions.
The marketing director for the Peninsula Fine Arts Center says that there will be a membership discount through Groupon.com in the next few months, for example.
Poquoson resident Donika Haddock has these other tips for saving on area attractions, as well.
- Check local tourism guides. Most have coupons inside. Or visit the brochure rack inside an attraction as most of the brochures have coupons on them. (Savvy Shopper note: The Williamsburg and Hampton tourism magazines have passport coupons inside that offer discounts on many attractions and restaurants, including 10 percent off Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que and $1 off admission to Berkeley Plantation.).
- Call the specific attraction you plan to visit and asking them directly what coupons they accept and where they can be found.
- Being a member at some local banks and credit unions can net you either discounted admission or free admission depending on your age and what type of account you have with them.
- Being employed at certain companies within the area can get you free or discounted admission to attractions, just ask a bank rep or your HR department if they have passes for employees to check out and use.
- Check the Parks and Rec offices in some cities as well. Some actually sell discounted tickets at their location for attractions.
- And lastly, if you're staying in a hotel, ask when you check in about getting tickets for local attractions. Many hotels contract out with attractions and offer tickets for a lower price than what you would pay at the attraction itself.
Donika has a caution, too:
"Don't purchase tickets for local attractions through third party travel sites. Many times they're ticket prices might look good until you actually make the purchase and find you're having to pay convenience and service fees, sometimes pushing your total ticket costs to almost double of what you would pay at the attraction itself. And most of the time, the attraction doesn't get the extra money that is charged, so they end up losing out on your money.
Don't be afraid to call around and ask the attractions you plan to visit the best way to get the most out of your money." | <urn:uuid:298e8fcf-1e25-4d37-85d8-9f132b4da5d5> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,305 |
Men's Golf Earns GCAA All-Academic Squad Honors
NORMAN, Okla. – Ohio Dominican's men's golf team was recently named to the Division II Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) All-Academic list, announced earlier this afternoon.
The Panthers are just one of 14 Division II teams across the country and join Ferris State as the only Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) member to receive such an honor.
This is the seventh academic team award the men have received under head coach Chris Deibel and the second at the Division II level. ODU was a five-time National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Scholar Team Award recipient and in 2010 was named the NAIA Men's Golf Academic National Champions.
"I'm very happy and proud of our team for being named as a GCAA Team Academic Award recipient for their hard work in the classroom," Deibel said. "Their outstanding efforts on and off the course are a great example of the 'Life in the Balance' philosophy of Division II athletics."
To be eligible for GCAA All-Academic Team honors, a college or university must submit the grade point averages (GPAs) for each player on its official squad list for the academic year and must average a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher.
The GCAA was established in 1958 and is located in Norman, Okla. The GCAA is a nonprofit organization and is the professional association of men's collegiate golf coaches. Through its established events and programs, the GCAA maintains a goal of increasing the awareness and status of men's golf. There are more than 750 members in the GCAA representing all three National Collegiate Athletic Association divisions as well as the NAIA and the National Junior College Athletic Association. | <urn:uuid:dcebf6bb-87f2-4b22-be53-7ea27ae665ba> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,735 |
Doodles At Shell Select - Bringing To Life Happy Moments
A while back, Shell Malaysia announced collaboration with Doodle Malaysia on a special initiative called “Doodle Your Moment”. I was at the launch event, where we saw Shell Malaysia working with Doodle Malaysia (a community of homegrown artists). It was a rather cool morning, where we got to see ourselves how the very talented artists bring to life real moments shared by Malaysians at Shell Select. Read on for more information on this on-going campaign.
|“Doodle Your Moment”|
What's this "Doodle Your Moment" Initiative?
It means exactly what it states, "Doodle Your Moment". This whole month, from 22 March to 26 April 2017 to be exact, “Doodle Your Moment” will give customers a chance to share their personal moments, such as coffee with friends to ice cream breaks with family, at Shell Select on Instagram for a chance to be turned into a doodle. Yes, your very own personalized doodle of your memories!
|Doodle Your Moment with Shell Select|
Up to 100 of the best user submissions will be immortalized into hand-drawn doodles by members of the Doodle Malaysia community. These hand-drawn noodles will also be printed onto exclusive merchandise, and delivered directly to selected participants as a special token.
|And that my friends, is a doodle of Super ME!|
How to Participate?
It's too easy. To participate, all one has to do is to share a photo of your moments at any Shell Select outlet on Instagram with the hashtag #ShellKita. To stand an even better chance of being selected, you can share your refreshing moment with a creative caption of not more than 40 words. To know more, and basically everything about the campaign, hop on to www.shell.com.my/doodle now!
|Official launch of the Doodle Your Moment campaign by Shell Select|
The “Doodle Your Moment” initiative is part of Shell’s “Refreshing Journeys” campaign which aims to show Malaysians that life isn’t just about the destination, but the journey and many moments that happen along the way. It aims to highlight the refreshing moments that customers can enjoy on their journey when they step into a Shell Select, providing them a respite from their daily frustrations and hurdles, and enabling them to rest, reflect, and rejuvenate.
|I even got my very own personalized iPhone 6 cover by one of the cool artist from Doodle Malaysia|
Share your unique, refreshing moments with Shell, and you will be rewarded.
Shell Malaysia also recently collaborated with local singer-songwriter Talitha Tan to produce a music video titled “Rasa Sayang”, which captures real refreshing moments customers experience at Shell Select – from enjoying deli2go treats with their loved ones and celebrating a surprise birthday party, to being assisted by Shell station staff. Check out the video below!
For more information on the refreshing moments customers can experience at Shell Select, please visit http://www.shell.com.my/motorists/inside-our-stations.html | <urn:uuid:ebc30d9e-efd7-480b-8d28-e8b3429f7e11> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,977 |
In a course I am leading for future teachers, one of the discussions was about comparing math, sciences and the humanities. I always encourage my students to read (and to write) Wikipedia. Lisa R. quoted the definition of the humanities from there, namely: “The humanities are academic disciplines that study the human condition, using methods that are primarily analytical, critical, or speculative” – and then she talked about humanizing numbers. What a neat idea!
The “analytical” part is common between math and the humanities. I realized that one of well-loved activities I do with young kids is all about adding critical and speculative elements to numbers.
I ask kids to draw numbers as characters, and to tell their stories. What color is each number? Do numbers have tails or wings? What clothes do they wear? Which ones are kind and which ones are mean? What are some numbers you personally like? What note would you play for each number on the piano?
Have you ever done activities like this with kids? Do you have favorite books or movies that do it? One of my favorite childhood stories, “The Magister of Absent-Minded Sciences,” in addition to humans, had several characters who happened to be numbers! Zero was young, proud and prone to be spectacularly wrong about the world. One was more meticulous – she would always rescue him and help him save face, too. Here’s how Zero looked:
Of course, you can do the same activity about any other object, like functions or equations.
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A three-day stay in the hospital can cost around $30,000.
No problem, you may be thinking, because you have health insurance.
Yes, your health insurance policy will probably cover most of the cost. But if like many policies, your plan covers 80 percent of the cost of hospitalization, then the remaining 20 percent is your responsibility.
That’s $6,000, which doesn’t include the deductible if you haven’t met it at the time you’re hospitalized.
This is a large expense for almost anybody, especially considering that nearly 40 percent of Americans can’t handle an unexpected expense of just $400 without going into debt, borrowing from friends or family, or skipping another bill payment.
One way to protect yourself against absorbing the potentially high cost of hospitalization is with hospital indemnity insurance. Let's take a closer look at what this type of coverage is (and isn't), how it works, and if it's worth it for you.
- Hospital indemnity insurance definition
- How does hospital indemnity insurance work?
- Hospital indemnity insurance vs. critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance vs. accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance vs. disability insurance
- Is hospital indemnity insurance worth it?
Hospital indemnity insurance is a type of policy that helps cover the costs of hospital admission that may not be covered by other insurance. Also known as hospital confinement indemnity insurance or simply hospital insurance, it is considered a type of supplemental health insurance. That means it’s designed to complement traditional health insurance, not replace it.
So, what does hospital indemnity insurance cover? Plans typically provide benefits to you when you are admitted to a hospital or Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for a covered sickness or injury. However, there are some policies that will also pay a benefit for outpatient surgery, emergency room visits, stays in a rehabilitation facility, and ambulance services.
Hospital indemnity policies typically pay a lump sum directly to you, not a hospital or medical facility. That means you can use the benefit for any purpose, whether to cover the cost of care or for a non-related purpose.
Like with other types of insurance, you can buy your own individual policy or, if available, purchase through your employer’s group plan.
When enrolling in group hospital indemnity insurance, it's important to note whether the plan is employer-sponsored or voluntary. Under an employer-sponsored plan, the employer will cover some or all of the premium costs. Under a voluntary hospital indemnity insurance plan, you, the employee, are given the option to opt-in to coverage and pay the monthly premiums yourself.
Below are some other key considerations regarding hospital indemnity insurance
How much does hospital indemnity insurance cost?
There is a wide range of costs for hospital indemnity insurance. It will vary based on how much is covered, what the benefit amount will be, whether you include dependents on the policy, and whether you buy an individual or group policy. It can be as affordable as $7 a month or as much as $463.
How much do you get for hospital indemnity?
The policy benefit is usually based on the number of days you are hospitalized. For example, a policy that pays $250 per day will provide you with a lump sum of $750 if you spend three days in the hospital. There may be a limit to how many days the policy will reimburse you for; for example, a 30-day limit.
Policies also sometimes provide an Initial Confinement Benefit. This is an amount you would receive just by being admitted before the per-day benefit is considered. For example, if in the above scenario you have an initial confinement benefit of $500, you would receive a $1,250 total benefit.
Is pregnancy covered under hospital indemnity?
Plans may have an optional benefit to include childbirth. Depending on the policy, a hospital indemnity policy may cover the mother's admission to the hospital for normal labor and delivery, as well as an ill infant's stay in a neonatal intensive care unit.
Is hospital indemnity insurance tax-deductible?
The tax treatment of hospital indemnity insurance is a bit tricky. In fact, there had been longstanding confusion about the matter until the IRS stepped in to address the matter in 2017.
- If an employer offers voluntary hospital indemnity insurance to employees where employees cover premiums with after-tax dollars, this will not be subject to taxes.
- If an employer covers the cost of hospital indemnity insurance coverage for its employees, this will be subject to taxes.
How do I claim hospital indemnity?
If you experience a covered hospital admission, you will need to submit a claim to your insurance company in order to get collect benefits if your claim is approved.
Hospital indemnity insurance is similar to other types of supplemental insurance, but there are key differences in what is and isn’t covered.
One similar type of insurance is critical illness insurance. Like hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance pays a lump sum if you qualify for benefits. You can use the money for whatever you need. However, critical illness insurance only covers certain health conditions, such as cancer, heart conditions, stroke, and organ damage, including transplants.
Critical illness insurance does not typically provide benefits for any expenses related to chronic conditions, such as diabetes. It will also not cover you in the event you are hospitalized because of a serious injury. And while some critical illness insurance policies are now being updated to cover COVID-19 and other infectious diseases, not all will.
If you had both hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance and suffered a condition covered by critical illness insurance, you could use the benefits of the former to pay for a stay in the hospital and the latter for any travel expenses, follow-up visits, or other needs.
You may have also heard of accident insurance. And at first glance, it may sound pretty similar to the focus of this article. So, what is the difference between hospital indemnity and accident insurance?
Accident insurance is a different type of supplemental insurance that pays out a lump sum if you incur specific kinds of injury as a result of an accident. Covered injuries may include dislocations, lacerations, concussions, burns, and other serious injuries. The benefit amount you receive depends on the diagnosis and severity of your injury, how your injury was treated, and the type of coverage you have.
An accident policy typically does not cover injuries resulting from illness. Therefore, if you were admitted to the ICU for COVID-19, an accident policy would not help you.
Another type of supplemental policy is disability income insurance. Also known as disability income protection insurance or simply disability insurance, this policy replaces part of your lost income in the event you can’t work due to an injury or illness. Think of it as insurance for your greatest asset — your ability to earn an income.
Disability insurance will not directly pay for any health care expenses related to an injury or illness. Rather, it covers lost income, so technically any money you receive in benefits from your disability insurance policy can be put toward health care expenses. After all, it's your money to use however you want.
If you've read this far, you now know a whole lot more about hospital indemnity insurance than you did a few minutes ago. But there's one question you may still have unanswered:
Do I need hospital indemnity insurance?
The truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Supplemental policies like hospital indemnity insurance are designed to help you fill coverage gaps, which vary heavily from person to person.
If you want maximum protection against unforeseeable events, you may want to consider it. This is especially true if you have a high-deductible health insurance plan that will require you to meet a large deductible before your health benefits kick in.
At the same time, if you believe you have enough emergency savings to cover what your health insurance won’t, you may not need it. This is especially true if you’re carrying a sizable balance in a health savings account (HSA).
One other factor you may want to consider is how susceptible you may be to COVID-19. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a total of 63,152 laboratory-confirmed COVID-19-associated hospitalizations were reported as of October 17, 2020. The overall cumulative hospitalization rate was 193.7 per 100,000 population.
With the possibility of being hospitalized increasing due to COVID-19, it may be wise to consider signing up for hospital indemnity insurance during your open enrollment period, if it’s available.
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I started this the day after my father passed away. I considered earlier in the pandemic to work on a self-portrait as a form of record keeping for this surreal moment in my life. But after losing my dad I felt more of a push to work on it, mostly for catharsis. The year leading up to his death was a massive struggle, forcing me to confront my childhood with a standoffish father and looking to a future, aiding a myopic disabled man. As an adult I now understand and empathize why he was the way he was. I know that he loved each of his kids and towards the end he did his best to connect with us. When I look back on my life with my dad, I want to focus on finding that warmth in him and not regretting it took so long. This is a self-portrait of me, my father’s son.
16 x 16 Oil on canvas. The final piece for my chair series. My friend Tony was generous enough to lend me his husband, Garth for an afternoon to pose for this. Garth is an RMRL model alum and complete professional! I lit him with a single light source using some red and violet gels giving him a pinkish hue overall.
16 x 16 oil on canvas. Today I finished this portrait of everyone’s (or at least my) favorite Philly bartender; Ken McConaghy! I posed him in my large office chair and lit him from a single light source with some blue and orange gels. Huge thanks to Ken for his willingness to pose!
16×16 oil on canvas. My latest painting is a portrait of everyone’s favorite coach/gay uncle/friend Dave Cobb! I experimented using red and green gels over a single light source to add some additional color. Praise goes to Dave for being patient while I worked out my concept!
“Hercules and Iolaus” 16×40, oil on canvas. My latest painting and a concept I’ve been wanting to create for over a year. Huge thanks to my wonderful and patient friends, Howard Butch McCoy and David Evans for helping me realize this!
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If you enjoy kicking back with a beer every once in a while, then it’s definitely something you shouldn’t feel guilty about. This beverage actually has a lot of benefits that can make you enjoy each sip just a little bit more! While this doesn’t mean you should go out and have a case of beer every night, it does mean you can drink it moderately and actually enjoy being healthier as a result. So, if you want to have your beer and drink it too, then read the top 10 benefits listed below.
10. Kidney Health
A Finland study recently done found that each beer a man drank lowered their risk of developing kidney stones by a whopping 40%. Although the exact reasoning for this is not known, some scientists believe it’s because of the diuretic effect the drink has on the body. In addition to this, beer helps prevent calcium deposits from forming inside of the kidneys, which is what causes the stones. If you want to drink the best beer for your kidneys, then stick with porters, stouts or anything else that is very “hoppy”.
Another benefit is that if you already have kidney stones, beer can make it less painful to pass them. This is because it dilates the urinary tract, which reduces pain felt during the passing process.
9. Reduced Diabetes Risk
Another interesting study done in 2011 found that men who drank two beers instead of one per day reduced their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 25%. It’s important to note that drinking over two beers per day showed no benefit. One reason why this might work is because drinking more alcohol increase the adiponectin inside of your body. This is a protein that is similar to hormones. It can work as an anti-inflammatory in the body and make insulin more effective.
8. Reduced Risk of Stroke
Moderate amounts of beer can help prevent blood clots that reduce the flow of blood to the heart, a Harvard School of Public Health study found. Blood clots can lead to stroke, so preventing them is important for the major arteries, including the neck, heart and brain. Beer may also be able to break up blood clots so that the arteries are kept clean. When your arteries are kept clean you’ll be less likely to suffer from a stroke, which means your risk of death from a stroke also decreases.
7. Bone Strength
The silicon levels in beer are high, and that can mean stronger bones. A recent study found that those who had one or two drinks per day had a higher density than those who did not. On the flip side of this, individuals who drank more than two drinks were at risk for bone fractures. Pale ale is the best for building bones, as it has the highest levels of silicon.
6. Reduced Blood Pressure
People who moderately drink beer are less likely to have high blood pressure, which can lead to a heart attack. In fact, that study by Harvard that found this compared the results to those who drank wine or other spirits. Beer was the winner, so if it’s your favorite drink, don’t feel bad about it!
5. Longer Life
Beer is one of the most studied beverages out there, and one study done by the USDA found that it can help moderate drinkers live longer! In order to come to this conclusion the USDA took a review of 50 studies and found that, on average, moderate drinking prevents around 26,000 per year because it lowers risk of diabetes, stroke and heart disease. Another study done in Europe found that drinkers there would shave two years off of their life expectancy if they stopped drinking!
4. Strengthened Heart
Hundreds of studies done about beer drinkers have shown that moderate drinking reduces the risk of heart attacks as well as dying from cardiovascular disease! This decreases the risk by 25-40%, so it’s definitely beneficial. This is because beer consumed daily raises the good cholesterol in the body, which prevents the arteries from getting clogged. Another study done in 2011 found that a pint of beer reduced risk of heart disease while those who drank more were actually put at risk.
3. Reduced Cancer Risk
If you marinate a steak in beer, did you know that it gets rid of almost 70% of carcinogens that are normally produced when the meat is fried in a pan? A recent Portuguese study found this out, and it’s currently being studied even more! The sugar in the beer is actually what does this because it blocks the carcinogens from ever forming. When you have fewer of these your risk of cancer will be reduced, especially if you eat steak often. There are also antioxidants in beer that help carry toxins out of the body, and that can include those that cause cancer.
2. Better Brain Health
The health of your brain can be increased by drinking just one beer per day. This information comes from a study done in 2005, which showed that those who drank moderately lowered their risk of mental decline by up to 20% when they were compared to those who did not drink. This can result in keeping dementia and even Alzheimer’s disease at bay.
While beer is certainly no substitute for a green smoothie, it does have a considerable amount of nutrients in it! 1 gram of fiber is in every 12 ounce beer in addition to B vitamins, riboflavin, folate, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12. If you want to find out the nutritional benefits of your favorite beer, then you’re the best bet is finding information online. Yuengling light lager is one of the best because it’s low in carbs and only has 99 calories. New Planet 3R Raspberry Ale is another great option because it doesn’t have gluten and uses raspberry puree, which has antioxidants in it.
One important thing to keep in mind is that just because beer does have benefits, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t also carry risk. Liver damage from excess drinking is quite common today, and that can lead to serious health issues. In addition to this, don’t drink and drive or drink while you’re pregnant, as both of these can risk your life. Moderation, as with anything, will mean you can drink beer and enjoy it without over-doing it. | <urn:uuid:6898a18d-439e-4be8-b670-3354a5fdf197> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 5,946 |
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What are the 4 cities in the Quad Cities?
The Quad Cities, in order of descending population, are: Davenport, Iowa . Moline, Illinois . Rock Island , Illinois . Bettendorf, Iowa . East Moline, Illinois .
Are the Quad Cities Safe?
Davenport scored a dismal 8, meaning it’s only safer 8% of all cities in the United States. Sad, right?
What is Davenport Iowa famous for?
Dating back to its founding in 1836, Davenport is nestled next to the mighty Mississippi River and is known for being a green city that has over 50 local parks. As such, biking and walking can be easily enjoyed here, and there are also a number of annual outdoor festivals hosted in Davenport .
Why is it called Quad City?
– Platted in 1843 and legally incorporated as a city in 1872, its name is French for “mill town .” Davenport: – Platted in May 1836 and legally incorporated as a city in 1839, it’s named after Col. George Davenport, the first permanent white settler in the area.
How far is Quad Cities from Chicago?
37 million people are within close driving distance to the Quad Cities . Chicago , IL 160 mi.
Where should I live in Quad Cities?
Bettendorf. Suburb of Davenport, IA . 67 reviews. Le Claire. Suburb of Davenport, IA . 4 reviews. Eldridge. Suburb of Davenport, IA . 13 reviews. Geneseo. Town in Illinois. 17 reviews. Moline. Town in Illinois. 100 reviews. Hampton. Suburb in Illinois. 4 reviews. East Moline. Suburb in Illinois. 46 reviews. Rock Island. Town in Illinois.
What is the Quad Cities known for?
The Quad Cities was the site of the first railroad bridge to cross the Mississippi River. It opened in 1856. 63. Quarters 1, the commanding general’s home at the Rock Island Arsenal, is the second largest single family dwelling owned by the federal government.
Is Rock Island Illinois Safe?
The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Rock Island is 1 in 35. Based on FBI crime data, Rock Island is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Illinois, Rock Island has a crime rate that is higher than 87% of the state’s cities and towns of all sizes.
Is Davenport Iowa a good place to live?
Davenport has some wonderful areas, but there are many areas I would avoid. There is more crime than I would like and not enough safety. I’ve lived in Davenport , Iowa my entire life. Although the streets need better maintenance and downtown is kind of scary, it’s an overall decent place to be living .
What is there to do in Davenport Iowa today?
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Is Davenport Iowa Safe?
The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Davenport is 1 in 36. Based on FBI crime data, Davenport is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Iowa, Davenport has a crime rate that is higher than 99% of the state’s cities and towns of all sizes. | <urn:uuid:91e76dec-b2ab-4a02-8c0c-7a16c368a79a> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 3,412 |
Sunset House Salmonella ClaimsIn 2003, a Salmonella outbreak investigated by the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), was determined to have originated at the Sunset House restaurant in Cody, Wyoming. WDH investigators identified 39 individuals who tested positive for Salmonella infection, and an additional 16 additional Sunset House patrons who exhibited symptoms of Salmonella infection.
Epidemiologic and laboratory analyses conducted by WDH indicated that canned mushrooms were the likely vehicle of transmission of Salmonella, although other food items may have been contaminated. Through its analysis, WDH concluded that the mushrooms were not contaminated during production, but that the canned mushrooms became contaminated with Salmonella through food-handling practices at the Sunset House restaurant.
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AdvaMed has created a U.S. COVID-19 diagnostic supply registry to help the federal government and states more effectively respond to the coronavirus pandemic by providing them with a tool to quickly identify and address potential test shortages.
The medtech lobby said Tuesday the database, created in partnership with 13 diagnostics companies, will provide weekly state- and national-level updates on the number of tests shipped. The registry's initial data release shows the industry is now shipping 800,000 COVID-19 tests a day, adding to the 65 million products that it has distributed since the start of the outbreak.
AdvaMed unveiled the registry on the same day as it and tens of other organizations wrote to the leaders of the House and Senate urging Congress to make money available to support more testing as lawmakers debate the next round of relief funding. HHS also announced a COVID-19 National Testing Implementation Forum so the private sector can provide feedback on how it can best identify and address ongoing test supply chain issues.
Supply chain challenges created by the COVID-19 outbreak have spurred calls for more transparency and coordination as it relates to testing. In May, the Federal Emergency Management Agency proposed founding a group to facilitate the “coordination, planning, information sharing, and distribution of health and medical resources.” AdvaMed has also previously sought help with the allocation of ventilators.
Currently, the supply of COVID-19 diagnostics is among the most pressing challenges, with lab giant Quest noting this week it can take as long as two weeks to provide results due to the surge in cases in parts of the U.S.
Against that backdrop, AdvaMed has worked with 13 commercial diagnostic makers including Abbott, Roche and Siemens to create a national registry. The registry combines information shared by the companies with publicly available data on the number of tests performed each day. AdvaMed will use the data to share weekly state and national-level updates on test shipments.
The updates will cover molecular, antigen and serology tests, with a goal to improve communications between manufacturers and governments, and standardize reporting of test supplies and facilitate collaboration with laboratories. In doing so, AdvaMed expects to help quickly identify and address shortages.
However, AdvaMed’s diagnostic unit has indicated generating a clearer picture of the supply chain may fail to completely address the problem of test availability. In a letter to congressional leaders on Tuesday, the trade group and other bodies including the American Clinical Laboratory Association called for the federal government to make more money available for testing.
“We share the goal of safely reopening the economy and returning to normal business, but this will require a sustained federal investment in testing facilitated by the public health and existing healthcare delivery system. Dedicated federal funding, and clear coverage guidelines are critical for the scale and degree of testing that is needed to reopen,” the organizations wrote.
The call for more money for testing comes amid a debate over what the next coronavirus relief bill should contain, as lawmakers return to Washington this week.
The so-called HEROES Act passed by House Democrats in May provides a further $75 billion for testing and contact tracing but Senate Republicans are working on their own proposal, and likely to water down funding.
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What every triathlete should know about lactate, calories, and gait, from the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Institute.
By Jennifer Ward Barber
Forget the golf. If you’re racing, spectating, or even just gawking at athletes next weekend at Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas, why not take some time off to get your V02 max tested? The Memorial Hermann's IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute's third location will debut to the Woodlands next week and offers plenty of opportunities to get your data fix.
The institute is a one-stop shop for triathletes of any level, says Kim Gandler, Memorial Hermann's sport biomechanist and exercise physiologist. Endurance athletes, whether beginners or seasoned competitors, can all learn something from even the most basic tests and consultations offered.
Here are the three most important tests Gandler recommends for new and aspiring IRONMAN athletes:
This basic test determines the exercise intensity at which lactic acid starts to accumulate in the blood stream. Basically, it tells you when you stop burning fat as your main energy source and start using glycogen (aerobic versus anaerobic training). This is critical data for anyone who uses a heart rate monitor for training.
Taken during a test session where the intensity is progressively increased, the test reveals an individual's lactate threshold (LT) and establishes baseline training zones based on his/her unique physiology. When an athlete exercises at or below the LT, any lactate produced by the muscles is removed by the body without it building up. (Results vary between individuals and can be increased with training.)
Gandler says this test helps athletes better understand how their bodies are responding to training and how to ensure optimal race-day performance: "Used mostly on the bike and the run, this data ensures that athletes understand their body and are training their aerobic system primarily—with a little of the anaerobic piece thrown in," she says.
Data from this type of test also helps athletes plan their paces for race day. For example, if athletes know the heart rate range at which their muscles will begin to have trouble ridding themselves of lactate on the bike, they'll be better set up for a strong run.
Nutrition and fueling
Gandler recommends learning more about individual needs for nutrition and fueling in three areas: training, daily nutrition and racing. One available test is the k-cal per hour determination. Used primarily in bike training, this data tells athletes how many calories they’re burning at each wattage and corresponding heart rate.
"When athletes are out there training for hours and hours, they need to know how much they need to be refueling so that their next workout is just as successful," Gandler says. "With all that endurance work, it’s hard to maintain muscle if proper refueling isn’t happening." (Note: Losing too much muscle during a training season puts IRONMAN athletes at a higher risk for injury.)
This information is also useful for calculating daily calorie intake, Gandler says, which must be enough to refuel the amount athletes burn in each workout. "It’s about not going too far into the hole," she says. "This is a difficult thing to do in IRONMAN, because you have to eat so many calories a day to refuel your training."
The last piece in the puzzle is race-day nutrition and fueling, which Gandler says a lot of new triathletes aren’t familiar enough with. The data gleaned from the above test can help athletes experiment to make more precise adjustments to their intake, whether it's solids or liquids.
Every new triathlete’s arsenal should also contain a gait analysis, Gandler says. The institute conducts video analysis of the full body that goes beyond what's typically available in a running store. Videos are then broken down into mechanics and experts can determine whether the athlete is wearing the right shoes, for example.
The information is used as an injury prevention tool: "We want to see athletes before they get up to the high mileage to make sure they’re doing all the right things to protect the main muscle groups," Gandler says. | <urn:uuid:afbf93cb-b4b2-4809-8194-95378b3a9df7> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 4,132 |
Probably not what you expected after going missing for a few days, but I’ve never really done what people expected of me 🙂
The Nikon S01 is a 10.1 megapixel point and shoot digital camera introduced by Nikon in 2012.
Though I can’t confirm it, it is probably the smallest Nikon camera ever made, film or digital.
I first saw the S01 at Best Buy some years back and thought it was a cool novelty and nothing more. In fact, the first time I saw it, I just walked past it.
Maybe a year later, I saw it again and I was intrigued enough to pick it up. I thought it was cool, but at nearly $100, it was a pass for me.
Somehow I ended up with one in 2014 as a gift. Now that I like!
As I said, I consider this camera a novelty so I’m not going in too deep with this one. It might be a “quick review” or “mini review” but not a full review. In fact, if anyone did a full review of this camera, I would say you’re nuttier that I am! 🙂
There are some cool features on it though, such as a touch screen, and some cool creative filters, but the S01 is pretty much an auto point and shoot digital with no manual controls.
The touch screen is something many of us have come to enjoy, after using smartphones and tablets all these years.
The good news is that it’s there on the S01. The bad news is that it’s clunky to use and not iPhone fast. Not the most refined touchscreen out there.
The camera comes with 7.3gb of built in flash memory and has no slot for SD card upgrades. It comes with no charger, only a USB cord to charge via your computer.
The picture quality is decent to good. Don’t expect too much out of it in that area. This camera is all about size and perhaps cuteness 🙂
In fact, if you’re already walking around with a smartphone, which seems like 90 percent of the people out there, then the camera on your phone is probably better than the S01.
Again, you don’t get the S01 to use as your main or secondary or even your third camera. You get it if you love cameras, as I do, and if you get a good shot out of it, even better!
If seeking one for your collection, prices are trending at $25-75 on the used market. Nikon replaced this camera with the S02, which is technically a little bigger, but roughly the same small camera.
The Nikon S01 is cute, sweet, and fun. It may not be the greatest picture taker and it’s certainly not a Camera Legend, but it’s the smallest Nikon out there and I’m happy to have it in my collection 🙂 | <urn:uuid:1b7b693d-ee13-40ee-8a41-c426c6c61528> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,432 |
For 2011 Mayflex is launching a brand new CCTV Over IP course aimed at helping those who are new to IP security.
These one day courses are completely free and contain both technical and sales elements providing an overall introduction to CCTV over IP. The morning session is a basic technical session that will give delegates the chance to touch and feel products, exploring the key elements involved in building an IP surveillance network. Attendees will be given the chance to take part in building the system themselves, showing them how simple it actually is.
In the afternoon delegates will learn how to sell IP Surveillance to their customers. The session will look at a range of elements with an aim to give attendees key knowledge so they can answer their customer’s queries and concerns.
Gary Harmer, Director of Sales at Mayflex, believes that these new courses are ideal for those new to IP, commenting, “Mayflex is dedicated to supporting its customers and puts great emphasis on offering guidance to anyone thinking about IP solutions. We are a trusted advisor for all our customers and these new courses are just part of that service. Providing people with a basic introduction to the technical aspects of an IP network and also arming them with sales knowledge, we feel it will bridge the gap from analogue to IP and help pave a way for people to venture into a growing marketplace.”
This course is just the basic introduction, Mayflex also works with its suppliers to offer customers a full range of courses on more specific products as well, such as ACTi, Mobotix, Milestone and UTC Fire & Security’s range of Fibre & Transmission products. Information on all these courses can be found by visiting www.mayflex.com/events.
For more information on any security solution from Mayflex contact the Mayflex Security sales team on 0800 881 5199 or email [email protected] | <urn:uuid:338a2287-8bdd-4ab4-be38-f8e854a0c4d9> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,882 |
Q. I started a Mulch bin about 10 yr. ago. It is about 4ft. by 6 ft. on the ground. Today when I went to get mulch for my vegetable garden and found a 1/2 dozen Grubs. How do I get rid of the grub and keep the worms?
A. First of I would like to refer you to a pretty extensive discussion I posted on my blog regarding composts and grubs in the compost.
|Grubs from compost pile|
If it were me, the compost pile needs to be turned regularly to aerate it so it does not get anaerobic or it will get all sorts of problems. So if you are turning your compost pile then expose these grubs for the birds. Have you ever seen birds follow a tractor that is cultivating a field? the birds know that during cultivation all sorts of goodies are exposed and looking for a free lunch.
The other problem you may encounter (I am not sure because it is not clear) is that your compost pile might be in some location where the birds cannot get to it such as a barrel composter or the like. One advantage that worms have over grubs is their ability to move faster than grubs can. If the soil is starting to heat up, they will go deeper quite quickly while the grubs cannot. So another alternative is to cover the compost with clear plastic and heat the upper layers of the compost but allow it to be deep enough so the worms can escape. Keep it at 165F for at least 30 minutes and let the grubs cook and then let it cool down. The earthworms will again migrate back up to the upper surfaces or through the compost. A third way is to remove the worms. Heat up the compost with solar energy (clear plastic again) and re-introduce worms after it has cooled.
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Dr. Denise Brewer earned her doctorate degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the field of Special Education, her master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Early Intervention and Family Support, and her undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University in Child Development: Birth through Kindergarten.
She is program director of child development in the Reich College of Education.
Before teaching, Brewer was an Early Interventionist at the Mecklenburg County Children’s Developmental Services Agency (CDSA), working with children with disabilities ages birth to three and their families. Her research interests and background include developmentally appropriate assessment and practices with young children and their families, advocacy, and teaming with families.
“I chose come back to Appalachian State University because of the faculty support I had as an undergraduate student here,” said Brewer, a 1996 graduate.
“Also, working in the field after graduation, I realized how up-to-date and cutting edge my education was at Appalachian. I cannot imagine teaching anywhere else!” | <urn:uuid:ad4219a8-9c05-4633-89b0-b9667d10f63a> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,140 |
Door Breaking the Silence
We identified a few [figures]. Something black moving through the house – ‘black’ meaning hot. It took some work to secure a firepower source that could be used against the house. An aircraft was directed at it – and later we spotted ambulances [arriving] at the area and some kind of crowd. The soldier and the officer weren’t sure they understood what had happened there, they weren’t sure it wasn’t some family they just took down in there. And later on the news there were reports of five deaths in that neighborhood. There was no way to know, one doesn’t know for sure – but there was no way we could have [determined the figures in the house] were armed, or posed some kind of threat. It was clear to everyone that the possibility [of determining whether or not they were armed] was nonexistent, and it was clear to everyone that this was a gray zone where you say to yourself, “That could very well be an innocent person.” If that’s an innocent person, what’s he doing there? It could be that a second later he’ll pull something out and endanger a soldier who is somewhere out there. It’s perfectly clear this was the situation there. This dilemma is always present, throughout the operation. You don’t know who’s innocent and who isn’t, and there are cases when you will never know. Seen in this light, [that incident] was very significant.
What was the distance between the forces and [the figures they spotted]?
I don’t know. We knew there were forces there, you could see tank rampart enclosures (Defensive compounds made of rubble embankments) here and there. But it wasn’t like there was a detailed update about where there were forces and what the distances were between them and the identification. You verify with the operation rooms that there are no [IDF] forces there, you inform the battalion, the battalion is supposed to arrange firepower from the division, that’s where the circle closes. It took a long time until they addressed that report, that’s why it took, like, two hours.
And what happens after those two hours?
They (the forces conducting the fire) get in touch with us for precise details, exact location, which window, which floor. It’s the most precise fire there is. And then they fired, and [reported] a hit. | <urn:uuid:e40d4600-2cf9-4ed8-9537-74f4578bcc4c> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,271 |
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Professional instructors are invited to teach an array of visual arts disciplines. A majority of our workshops are offered during the summer months, when instructors and participants have time for longer, more intense workshops. Beginning workshops and other adult classes, such as Luncheons with Instructions, are offered throughout the year.VIEW ADULT CLASSES
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The Rita Leary Library is located in the lower level of the Pearson Lakes Art Center. It includes books, art periodicals, DVDs and videos about many subjects of the arts. Most items are available to be checked out for a two-week period. Please call or visit the box office for check-out information. | <urn:uuid:f621e11e-f93a-4d4e-bc4b-4f1d9ac769e2> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,123 |
Air-IT Marketing Director, Paul Judge and Chairman of Ilkeston Rugby, Colin Davies at the club’s home ground, The Stute
With our new pitch-side banners, scoreboard, and programme advertising in place, we’re very much looking forward to supporting Ilkeston RUFC and all of their teams throughout the 2016/17 season at their home ground The Stute, based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
Paul Judge, Marketing Director at Air-IT says:
We’re really excited to be supporting Ilkeston Rugby this season.
It’s a fantastic club, doing great work within the community to develop and promote the sport to individuals of all abilities and ages. We’d like to wish everyone at the club the very best of luck in all of their upcoming fixtures.
About Ilkeston RUFC
Founded in 1926, Ilkeston RUFC is a well-established rugby union football club.
This season, our sponsorship has helped to support the club’s various teams, otherwise known as the Elks.
Collectively, these teams include a successful senior section covering 4 divisions, including the First XV team who play in the Midlands 1 East Division, against the likes of Lutterworth, Melton Mowbray and local rivals Paviors.
Ilkeston RUFC is also home to a thriving junior division. Starting from under 6’s, the junior divisions cover all ages and primarily focus on player development through to Colts at ages 17-19, with many breaking through to become senior players.
All in all, this makes for an extremely exciting opportunity for Air-IT to become more involved with rugby at a grassroots level, having an established relationship already as official club partners of Championship side Nottingham Rugby.
Chairman of Ilkeston RUFC, Colin Davies comments:
It’s fantastic to have Air IT as a new sponsor. It is paramount to the ongoing development of Ilkeston RUFC to have local companies involved in various areas of the club, from mini’s and juniors, to colt’s and up to senior rugby.
Sponsorship is crucial to the running of the club, and we look forward to giving Air IT a warm welcome at upcoming games, and events at the club.
Good luck to the Elks!
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Smallest Aquarium Fish Species
Aquascaping is about exploring with the diversity of flora and hardscape to produce.
Smallest aquarium fish species. In fact this fishs close relationship with the guppy is the biggest drawback to the continuation of its species. Certain rare specimens may available commercially yet not be listed here. Phocoena sinus is a species of porpoise endemic to the northern part of the gulf of california that is on the brink of extinction. As of march 2018 only about 12 15 individuals remain.
It may be extinct in the wild and the frequent hybridization with the guppy in captivity to create new color patterns may make it impossible at some point to find true wild type fish. Just remember many of these tanks have taken hours of hard work and patience. A brief section on each with a link to the page about the particular species is provided along with references for further information. Some of the most well known cichlid species are angelfish oscar jack dempsey and discus.
The scarlet badis is a cousin of better known perch like aquarium fish including bettas and gouramis and of course cichlids. The little amazingly colored fish known variously as the scarlet badis or badis bengalensis dario dario has generated a large amount of confusion and misinformation most likely because of the relative lack of literature about them. Based on beached skulls found in 1950 and 1951 the scientific description of the species was published in 1958. Nematobrycon palmeri eigenmann 1911 emperor tetra classification.
Using few plant species dont fall into the trap of using just one or two species of plants. Cichlids are fish species belonging to the family cichlidae. Wild examples are not as common as they once were in the aquarium hobby however with the majority of those in the. Becoming frustrated lets face it you have seen countless beautiful aquascapes over the internet.
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If you like getting things for free, be prepared to feel envious. Starting July 1, Estonia will allow citizens to get from one end of the northern European country to the other without ever reaching into their wallets.
The move to free public transportation builds on an ambitious scheme already in place in the capital, Tallinn, where public transit on the city’s buses, trams, trolley buses and trains was made fare-free for city residents back in 2013. Now, the government is rolling out free bus travel across the country.
It does have some limitations. Free journeys will be available for all Estonians using county buses, but won’t be available on trains (although enhanced subsidies will make tickets on the state-owned rail network cheaper). And in Estonian cities outside of Tallinn, all passengers will still have to pay to use all modes of public transit, including buses.
Despite this, it will still be the largest national free public transportation scheme in the world. It’s aimed chiefly at giving people on low incomes greater mobility to find work, but advocates say it can have an environmental impact too, cutting carbon emissions by reducing the number of cars on the road.
The Tallinn scheme gives some indication of how the new national initiative might play out. Oded Cats, assistant professor of transport and planning at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, examined the impact of the fareless scheme in the city during its first year.
Although his study identified a 14 percent increase in the use of public transit, it found only “mixed evidence” that free travel helped low-income and unemployed residents. Although these groups became more mobile, there was no indication their job opportunities actually improved.
However, Allan Alaküla, head of the Tallinn European Union office and official spokesman for the city’s transit project, insists the city’s own public satisfaction surveys show low-income groups are very happy with free bus travel. “Free public transport enables them to look for and take jobs in a wider area than they would be able to access by walking,” he told HuffPost.
As for environmental benefits, Cats’ study did find a 10 percent reduction in car trips, but it also concluded that the average distance traveled by car increased. It also found that the rise in public transit usage mainly came from extra journeys by people already using the system and people who previously walked.
Alaküla says free public transit still has the potential to cut congestion and pollution on the roads, if combined with other measures.
“We hope it gives people a reason to use their car less, or not use their car at all on working days,” he says. “In Tallinn we have taken several measures to reduce car usage along with free public transport ― special bus lanes, more bike racks to encourage cycling, and we have also raised on-street parking fees and reduced parking places.”
Cats says free public transit needs to be combined with other measures in the push to get people out of their cars.
“The price of public transport is seldom the reason car users switch over to public transport,” he says. “If you make the car more expensive to use, that’s key to making an impact. But you also have to make public transport attractive. Having a good system requires a long-term commitment.”
To cover the cost of lost ticket revenue for the nationwide project, the Estonian government has committed an extra €13 million ($15 million) of taxpayers’ money to the bus network this year.
Yet ministers still have some work to do to persuade people of the plan’s merits. Perhaps unexpectedly, the idea of free bus travel is not popular in rural areas. A recent poll showed only around 25 percent of rural residents in Estonia actually back the plan.
“People in rural areas don’t really use public transport because the quality of the service has not been good ― there are gaps in the service and the timetable is not very frequent in some places,” explains Aivar Voog, survey manager at the Estonian research agency Kantar Emor. “The skepticism is there because of the cost of supporting a service that has not had a lot of efficiency in rural areas.”
Funding a transit system that is not only free but also widespread and efficient enough to accommodate lots of people undoubtedly poses a challenge, but that’s not stopping other European countries from considering similar fare-free schemes.
Driven by a desire to cut the number of high-polluting vehicles on the road, Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, has commissioned a study to look at the pros and cons of making public transit free in the French capital. In Germany, where there is also a hunger to tackle air pollution and avoid EU fines, Tübingen and four other cities will try out free public transit schemes by the end of 2018.
Ultimately, the fate of these schemes lies in whether those paying for them deem the cost worthwhile. A free-ride zone in downtown Seattle came to an end in 2012 after the city decided it could longer afford it. Growing costs also forced the city of Hasselt in Belgium to reintroduce fares in 2013 after 16 years of providing free bus travel.
But advocates think free travel is worth funding if we want to see more just and sustainable societies.
“It makes sense to have free public transport paid for by taxation, as it’s beneficial for the whole of society, not only those who use public transportation,” says João Peschanski, a researcher at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who has examined free public transit systems around the world.
“It is an especially important idea in poor and more unequal societies, because without assistance for mobility, some people will be prevented from having access to resources ― to jobs, culture and leisure opportunities.”
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Books on Music Therapy
- Among the almost 200 books on music therapy in the Music Library are the titles listed below.
- International Perspectives in Music Therapy Education and Training : Adapting to a Changing World
This publication brings noted educators from Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, India, Ireland, Israel, Korea, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States together to speak to the challenge to adapt in ways, both small and large, that affect music therapy education and training. Divided into three parts, chapters interrelate to consider program design, multicultural identity and the ongoing and emerging needs of a discipline. The book is an unparalleled resource for academic advisors, prospective and current educators, clinical supervisors, clinicians and students of music therapy."
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The latest immigration news on unaccompanied minors crossing into the USA reveals the callous indifference of our federal government to our immigration laws and threats to public safety. It is incumbent upon citizens to engage on this issue and apply pressure to our elected officials, both state and federal to act boldly to stop the lawlessness.Please take note of the warnings in this press release by grassroots activists in Texas.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 27, 2014
Texan grassroots leaders, citizens, community leaders, and parents demand that all our politicians in Texas cease and desist their paltry back-room efforts pertaining to the invasion of our border. We believe that, based on past performance and inaction on this issue, politicians are not capable of crafting common sense solutions behind closed doors to this multi-faceted predicament. However, Texas has strong activist leaders willing to do what is right, what is necessary, and with whatever means possible to provide security for the safety of our state and citizens. Today, those leaders call for accountability - and demand that Governor Rick Perry call an immediate special session of the Texas Legislature to force our elected representatives to urgently address the continued invasion at our border, which is now resulting in an imminent financial, medical, and security crisis for our people. We are calling for a three-fold approach to addressing the issues arising from the influx of illegal aliens crossing into our state:
Increase State Led Authority over Illegals
• Fund additional Border Patrol checkpoints, utilize a contiguous physical barrier, enhance state smuggling and human trafficking laws, and provide civil liability protections for landowners against illegal aliens.
Create a Cohesive Plan to Protect Citizens from Infectious Disease
• Immediately implement procedures to test illegals aliens for diseases endemic in their countries of origin, including but not limited to: Chagas, Scabies, Leshimosiasis, HIV/AIDS, STD’s, Neurocystiercerosis, Dengue Fever, Valley Fever, Swine Flu, Measles, Polio, Leprosy and Tuberculosis.
A Call for Accountability from Government Entities
To stop the illegal alien magnets, the Texas Legislature must immediately prohibit sanctuary cities, prohibit knowing employment of illegal aliens, end state benefits and in-state tuition for illegals, and limit medical benefits to emergency services only.
Authorize the Texas Attorney General (TAG) to investigate if this was a criminal or politically planned and collaborated “incursion” across our borders.
Require a cost/benefit analysis of the illegal alien presence and determine that cost to the TX taxpayers and state agencies. That cost must be unconditionally revealed to Texans at the earliest opportunity and on a regular, on-going basis.
The crisis facing our state and citizens today is of a magnitude Texans have not faced since the invasion of Santa Anna’s army on the Alamo in 1836. The dangers facing Texas citizens is immediate and requires an appropriate State response beyond that of the Governor, Lt. Governor and Texas House Speaker. Every citizen in every county will be affected by this invasion and we demand that our elected representatives provide as the laws intend, and to truly represent their constituency in these matters.
Signatories: Maria Martinez, Immigration Reform Coalition of Texas (IRCOT); Mary Huls, Clear Lake Tea Party President and Texas Border Volunteers Member; Lorie Cox, We The People, Rusk County; Stop The Magnet; Heidi Thiess, Broadcast Activist, RagingElephantsRadio.com, Clear Lake Tea Party Vice-President and Texas Border Volunteers Member; George Rodriguez, RagingElephantsRadio.com co-host and South Texas State Coordinator for Tea Party Patriots; Holli Snider-Freely, Tomball, TX; TJ Scott, Precinct 358 Chairman, Board of Director of Central Texas Republican Assembly; Suzanne Guggenheim, Texas State Co-Coordinator (South) for Tea Party Patriots.
Here is a link to the petition with over 5600 signatures.
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Hábitat Valencia 2017
One more year we will be present in the next edition of Hábitat at Feria Valencia.
From 19th to 22nd of September Almerich will be presenting novelties, such as new products and new finishes that we are preparing and more surprises that we will reveal soon for our 75th anniversary.
See you at Hábitat Valencia 2017!
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The President of the Honduran Institute of Coffee (IHCAFE, for its Spanish name), Asterio Reyes, and ZAMORANO President, Dr. Jeffrey Lansdale, consolidated with their signatures an alliance between the two institutions that will provide the framework for the development of the coffee and agricultural sector in Honduras.
The agreement formalizes the support that IHCAFE has already begun to offer young Honduran leaders through the ZAMORANO scholarship program. Likewise, this alliance includes joint research, project development, technical assistance and other collaborations that favor the coffee sector and the academy.
Currently, around 40% of ZAMORANO’s Central American alumni work directly or indirectly with the coffee sector. For this reason, it is vitally important to consolidate the infrastructure and technical capacity of ZAMORANO in coffee and related industries. | <urn:uuid:bf0e31c4-c69d-4026-9773-328d80d6ac66> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 880 |
The traditional gift of flowers and cards are great, but for something special, how about taking your loved one away on a romantic break?
Here are some inspirational ideas to make your Valentines day a memorable one.
Spend a weekend in London and take a champagne ride on the London Eye, or book a theatre package with a pre-dinner show to set the mood.
For a romantic and unique dining experience, why not take a rail trip on the luxurious Northern Belle with either a Valentines lunch or dinner.
Paris – the city for lovers is the ideal destination for couples to enjoy picturesque sightseeing in a romantic atmosphere. Capture the ambience with a cruise on the river Seine, see the city lights with a tour of Paris by night, the attractions are endless.
There are many tours and destinations to choose from and if you can’t get away on Valentines, book yourself a trip later on in the year. Click on the links below or visit www.coachholidays.com for more tours. | <urn:uuid:ad3c66b1-7ef6-4d86-835e-0e8963d4d064> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 965 |
v Mexico - 21 June, 1500 BST, Gelsenkirchen
How did they get to Germany: Easily. Portugal were unbeaten in their group in which they thrashed Russia 7-1 and finished seven points clear.
Qualifying star: Striker Pauleta ended the campaign with a brace that saw him overtake Eusebio's record of 41 goals for Portugal. He came top of the scoring charts in the European zone with 11.
Manager: Charismatic Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari. Known as "Big Phil" and bearing an uncanny resemblance to Gene Hackman, Scolari guided Portugal to the final of Euro 2004 but has yet to win over the Portuguese public and was hunted by England as a replacement for Sven-Goran Eriksson.
Captain: Luis Figo. Back from international retirement, the talismanic figure of Portuguese football was quickly given back the armband that he regarded as his own and he is now definite this will be his swansong.
World Cup pedigree: Patchy. Just the three so far. Portugal's first attempt in 1966 was highly successful but the 1986 and 2002 campaigns left a lot to be desired.
World Cup high: Reaching the semi-finals in 1966, beaten in the end by home nation and eventual champions England.
World Cup low: The 2002 World Cup was a disaster for the Portuguese. The USA and South Korea both beat highly-fancied Portugal, who finished bottom of their group.
World Cup legend: Difficult to see beyond Eusebio, a true footballing superstar and a great of the game who was the top scorer at the 1966 tournament.
Present star man: Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo is the heir apparent to Figo. With his dazzling feet and blinding skills he has the ability to illuminate the finals.
Strengths: Solid in defence, exceptional in midfield and with plenty of options in attack, Portugal are not short of highly-rated personnel. The remaining players from the 'golden generation' of Portuguese football are determined to win a major trophy.
Weaknesses: Despite the exploits of Pauleta in qualifying he has failed to deliver in major tournaments. The goalkeeping position remains a major problem. Benfica's Quim and Sporting Lisbon's Ricardo are competing for the jersey that many want to be seen given to the out-of-favour Vitor Baia.
Did you know? The Portuguese squad were so unhappy with their training camp at Saltilho, Mexico in 1986 that they threatened to go on strike. One practice match saw them line up against staff from their hotel.
World ranking: 7
Local view: "I think Portugal will be in the top eight teams in Germany. They are more prepared for competition than at Euro 2004 and the coach understands his players better." Luis Octavio Costa, Publico newspaper.
Our verdict: Portugal still boast plenty of talented players but are unlikely to equal their Euro 2004 exploits.
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The Davis Graduate stimulates clientele with a delectable assortment of bar fare, a plentitude of over 60 different brews on tap, and a line-up of nightly entertainment. Oven-baked sandwiches come out steamy on sweet French rolls, and turkey or 100% premium ground beef burgers come with a side of signature Grad fries and pair with the bar's array of amber, Belgian, brown, and imperial ales. Daily sporting events shine down from the bar's TVs, supplemented by a lineup of national touring acts and regional kazoo choirs passing through. Tuesday and Thursday salsa nights commence with dance lessons before inviting all participants to the floor, and country nights dominate The Davis Graduate four nights a week with twangy tunes and festive boogying.
Sudwerk Brewing Co. is passionate about its pours. The craft brewery has been making award-winning, German-style lagers for more than 21 years. To sample the brewers' spectrum of libations, visitors head to the tasting room, a simple setup right on the brewery's loading dock. Its menu of four brews rotates regularly, rewarding frequent visitors with seasonal beers. Meanwhile, tours of the whole facility teach visitors how beer is made, packaged, and distributed. After visiting the facility, patrons can fill up a growler with their favorite beer to take home, drink, and bring back to Sudwerk Brewing Co. for refills.
The Davis Musical Theatre Company, one of the longest running nonprofit amateur musical-theater companies in California, has packed nearly three decades’ worth of calendars with a host of notable Broadway favorites. The intimacy of its Performing Arts Center's 238 seats allows musical-theater fans of all hat sizes to absorb roaming melodies and soaring vocals without the obstruction of a cartwheeling Nathan Lane.
The cooks at KetMoRee compose a symphony of curries while scoring an orchestra of appetizers for the restaurant's melodious menu. The staff delivers starter plates of the chili-crusted calamari, which hold tangles of deep-fried squid surrounded by a tarn of homemade plum-chili sauce ($9). Afterward, bite into brisk salads such as the crisp cucumber salad ($4) or the sprightly yum nua salad, which consists of onion and cilantro shrouded with sliced grilled beef tenderloin and spritzed with mild lime dressing ($8). Specialties include the gai yang, a grilled marinated half-chicken soaked in house-made sweet-and-sour sauce ($13) and the flaming broccoli, which combines beef sautéed with broccoli and jalapeño for an entrée more explosive than a summer blockbuster starring both Quaid brothers ($11). Refresh tastebuds with a chilled shot of fruit-infused vodka, available in flavors such as kiwi-mango or strawberry-pineapple ($7). KetMoRee's banquet room hosts upscale after-hours entertainment, furnishing full bar facilities, high definition TVs, and premium sound and lighting equipment. | <urn:uuid:3f86d4ec-5a71-4815-b3f6-fa2e4c4f8848> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,892 |
My aunt Gertrud gave me my very first camera. A small Clic.
She encouraged me to take photographs whenever we met, so I have always thought that she alone started my way into photography. I lived with my family outside Gävle. She lived in Stockholm and was working in a small milk shop. But, my father also must have been important. I see that now. He didn´t have a lab and he never spoke about it, but he was a keen photographer. He wasn´t interested in printing. But he was in taking photographs.
These two are my favorites. Me and my mother and our family on a picnic. He died ten years ago and left us thousands of images. Some very old from his youth and time in the army. His biggest interest in life was vintage cars and motorcycles. There are many with that too. Unfortunately we don´t know who they all are, the people, on the photographs.
My father was happiest in his blue working overall spending most of his time in the garage with his old motorcycles. He had a great selection. I know we have many things in common, we are much alike. I am also very happy with my photography. It has become my way of living.
I remember staying over night in Stockholm at the time. My father and I was walking along a pavement and I was holding his hand. I was so taken by the atmosphere and the surroundings that I said, father I like to live here. He kindly laughed at me. Like parents do when their children say something funny or stupid. He answered, Is that so, no I don´t think so. Since many years I live in Stockholm. Not far from where Gertrud lived.
Thank you father. And you too, aunt Gertrud!
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As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school, which bases its tenets on the doctrines laid out in the Brahma Sutras, a work by the sage Vyasa which summarizes and systematizes the philosophical teachings of the Upanishads. (You can read the Brahma Sutras here.) Now presently the oldest surviving commentary on the Brahma Sutras is the Brahma Sutra Bhashya composed by the Advaita philosopher Adi Shankaracharya. But that is by now means the oldest commentary on the Brahma Sutras; there used to be many pre-Shankara commentaries which are now lost.
Now the Sri Vaishnava Acharya Ramanujacharya felt that Adi Shankaracharya had distorted the meaning of the Brahma Sutras, so in writing his commentary on the Brahma Sutras, known as the Sri Bhashya, he relied on the works of as many pre-Shankara commentators as could find. This excerpt from a journal paper lists some of them:
Bodhayana, the Vrittikara, was the first commentator on the Brahma Sutras, a well-known Rishi and a contemporary of Vyasa, from whom Sri Ramanuja makes quotation here and there. Then come Brahmanandi, the Vakyakara and Dramidacharya - the Bhashyakara, Vamana - the Tikakara on Dramida Bhashya, about whom references are made not only by Sri Ramanuja but also by Yamunacharya his predecessor and Sudarshanacharya who wrote an every wide and brilliant commentary on [Ramanujacharya's Sri Bhashya].
Now I'm aware of references in the works of Sri Vaishnava Acharyas and others to most of these figures. I provide quotes from Baudhayana/Upavarsha, the Vrittikara, in my answer here. I provide a quote from Tanka/Brahmanandi, the Vakyakara, in my question here. And I provide a quote from Dramidacharya, the Bhashyakara who wrote a commentary on Tanka's Vakya, in my answer here. But my question is, what references are there to Vamana, the Tikakara who wrote a commentary on Dramidacharya's Bhashya?
Now the Dvaita philosopher Narayana Panditacharya lists Vamana as one of the 21 commentators who lived before the time of Madhvacharya, as you can see here. But do the Sri Vaishnaava Acharyas Ramanujacharya, Yamunacharya, or Sudarshana Suri make any reference to Vamana's Tika as the journal paper suggests? In this excerpt the Vedartha Sangraha, Ramanujacharya lists various pre-Shankara Vedantic philosophers:
The philosophical approach herein is one that has been presented by the Vedas, whose import has been clearly revealed by the ancient commentaries on the Vedas and Vedanta and has been unanimously adopted by the great ones like Bhagavan Bodhayana, Tanka, Dramida, Guhadeva, Kapardin and Bharuchi.
So Vamana isn't mentioned, unless he's mentioned under a different names. By the way, are there any surviving quotes from Vamana's Tika, just as the surviving quotes from Baudhayana's Vritti, Tanka's Vakya, and Dramidacharya's Bhashya? | <urn:uuid:46abb8b9-3674-4544-a679-a91f12d90869> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,876 |
Re: Bowel Movements While Sleeping?
I think in your post you've already answered your own questions.
24 beers a day can have grave consequences as I'm sure you already know, and losing control of your bowels while asleep is very likely one of them. And I bet a Dr. would tell you the same thing. Being a diabetic and drinking that much is a recipe for disaster and probably will be deadly for you!
All the meds you take for all your medical problems play a part probably, especially when you consider the REASONS you take them probably a side effect of the alcohol.
It's not going to do any good to see a Dr. though, unless you are ready to listen to their advice.
Sorry to be so truthful, but unless you listen to some good advice, you won't be around long enough to worry about anything! But I think you already truthfully know that. | <urn:uuid:e403b838-b8e1-49a0-983d-0001a78c61f8> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 835 |
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The show Weediquette is documentary television series airing on Viceland. Following the host, and Vice correspondent, Krishna Andavolu as he explores weed related topics. In 2014 Andavolu interviewed Uruguayan President Jose Mujica on his farm in Uruguay and smoked a joint during the interview. The show started taping in 2013, and first aired February 2016 with season one.
Currently season two is in the process of airing, Krishna Andavolu explores whose lives hang in the balance of our new pot paradigm. Currently more and more states are legalizing marijuana for medical or recreational uses. This even includes Nevada, and why we are starting to focus on Las Vegas weed delivery services. So all in all, check out this great show for some great marijuana related topics. It’s funny and informative, and a great show to watch while smoking pot.
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By: Brian Evans
Democrats and their Mainstream Media allies have acquired not only a loathing ‘hate’ for our Commander-in-Chief since before he was even elected President, but some have gone to the more radical extreme of hate. In fact, as we have said before, “If You Don’t Think America Is At War For The Preservation Of Our Constitutional Republic And Freedom…Think Again!”
The DNC and the Progressive’s that have filled their ranks, combined with their Progressive allies in the Mainstream Media, and strategically placed throughout our national and state governments are one of the most strategic threats to our Constitutional Republic. In fact, it isn’t President Trump that they loath or hate with every fiber of their being. Instead, it is what he stands for. He stands for an end to their Progressive Socialist and Communist idealistic aims, and the restoration of our Constitutional Republic as it was envisioned and designed by our nations Founding Fathers. In fact, President Trump’s massive successes have put our nation back on its path of freedom, prosperity, and given American’s a renewed sense of pride in being an American. Meanwhile, Democrats have encouraged ‘hate speech’, and ‘violence’ against the Administration, and American voters who support his agenda. Top that with the fact that the head of the DNC, Chairman Tom Perez stated that Democrat Socialists of America member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez “represents the future of our party.” A woman and organization based on turning America into a communist nation, and destroying the Constitution, and all that it represents to Americans.
Meanwhile, as President Trump met with Vladimir Putin on Monday, Democrats attacked the President with all sorts of heinous and vindictive comments that in days of old, would have been called ‘treasonous’. However today, Democrats believe everything is on the table. From threatening to murder or decapitate the President of the United States, to kidnapping, raping, and murdering Barron Trump and other political opponents children, to Maxine Waters calling for the targeting of Trump Administration officials and supporters at restaurants, movie theatres, gas stations, and their homes.
Now, as President Trump met with Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin in an effort to resolve international problems, and re-establish a working relationship with the United States, Democrats have stepped up the attack to a new and unprecedented level. Just a few of the outlandish attacks included…
- MSNBC Contrib: Trump’s Performance ‘Will Live in Infamy as Much as Pearl Harbor or Kristallnacht’. ‘Just as Serious’ as Cuban Missile Crisis, 9/11…
- TRISH REGAN: TRUMP ‘SHOULD HAVE DEFENDED US’ – ‘UNPATRIOTIC’
- Hillary tweeted, “Q for Trump as he meets Putin: Do U know which team you play for?”
However, it wasn’t President Trump that accepted $500K dollars for 1 speech from Russian bank! It wasn’t President Trump who took $140m from Russia for his foundation. It wasn’t President Trump who gave Russia 1/5 of US uranium supply to Russia. Therefore, as Mike Huckabee said…
Which team are YOU on, Hillary?
Mike Huckabee, Former Governor of Arkanasas
Then, the Progressive-left got worse, as the Daily Caller reported that
Democratic Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen on Monday called for the “military folks” to save America from President Donald Trump after Trump’s much-criticized press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He tweeted…
Americans immediately became concerned that his tweet was suggestive of a military coup. Congressman Steve Cohen later said…
“Talk about jumping to conclusions without talking to source. No coup called for . I seriously doubt anyone would use twitter to do .. one tweet if by land two if by sea…Wow”
Steve Cohen (TN-D), Congressman
However, Cohen has demonstrated his complete bias, absurdity, and disgrace to not only the President of the United States, but to the office of the President, and to the military. In fact, just last week Cohen stated in the Peter Strzok hearing that
“if I could give you a purple heart, I would”
Steve Cohen (TN-D), Congressman
The Tennessean reported that Democratic U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen’s constituents are “pissed as hell” after Cohen said Strzok deserved the military award. Especially since the Purple Heart is typically awarded to members of the U.S. military who are wounded in combat, or given posthumously to those killed in combat. Sean Higgins, an Air Force veteran from Memphis stated that…
“How do you compare someone getting wounded in combat to someone getting in trouble for message he sent? How can Cohen claim (Strzok) get a Purple Heart for that?”
Sean Higgins, Air Force Veteran
Meanwhile, former Obama CIA Director John Brennan, stated that Trump’s press conference was “treasonous.” Brennan failed to explain how the meeting was treasonous, except the fact that when the President confronted Putin about Russian election meddling, he later sounded skeptical about the U.S. Intelligence Community’s conclusion that Russia was meddling in American politics during the 2016 presidential campaign. Regardless, the President rightly pitted blame on both Russia and some in the United States who have tried to interfere in the election outcome, and remove him from office. Ironically, the President was right, since Tennessee Democrat Cohen and his fellow Democrats introduced Articles of Impeachment against the President, while the Democrats led by Nancy Pelosi also vowed to remove the President from office, if they take control of Congress come November.
Regardless, the removal of the Progressive’s obstacle to their successful implementation of a Socialist economy and a One-World Government couldn’t come soon enough for some in the Democrat Party, or their Democrats Mainstream Media propaganda machine. For example, on Monday CNN Analyst Philip Mudd asked…
“When will ‘Shadow Government’ rise against Trump”
Philip Mudd, CNN Analyst
Then, as President Trump arrived on the south lawn of the White House from his European trip, the radical Progressive activists lined up yelling “traitor, traitor, traitor.” Meanwhile, left-wing activists like Scott Dworkin’s twitter states that he is “Co-Founder of the Democratic Coalition, the Dworkin Report podcast host. MSNBC Contributor, and a proud member of “The Resistance”. It goes on to call for the removal of Trump and Vice President Mike Pence from office and for defeated 2016 Democrat presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to “take over”.
Dworkin posted Monday night, “Trump and Pence should be removed from office and we should either have a new election, or Hillary Clinton should take over. That’s how we beat Putin. There is no other way. #ImpeachTrump”
However, Scott Dworkin, the Democrat Coalition, the DNC, the Mainstream Media, Robert Mueller, the DOJ, the FBI, and countless others, fail to not only investigate blatant collusion or even ask questions that everyone knows to be true. For example, if the Russia Collusion investigations is non-partisan and non–biased, why isn’t anyone investigating or asking questions about…
- Why was Bill Clinton paid $500,000 for a speech in Russia?
- Why did Secretary Hillary Clinton allow sale of a large portion of United States uranium resources to Russia?
- Why did the Clinton Foundation receive $145 million from the stockholders of the company that sold the uranium resources to Russia?
- What about the additional millions received from Russians that the Clinton Foundation “forgot” to report?
- Why did the FBI allow the DNC to investigate its own servers, which are at the CENTER OF THE INVESTIGATION FOR RUSSIA HACKING?
- Why hasn’t the FBI or Mueller, or ANYONE collected the servers, which are central to the investigation, and are now conveniently declared missing by the DNC itself?
- Where are Hillary Clinton’s 33,000 emails, and why did the FBI give the Clinton campaign days warning before coming to collect the emails? More concerning is that with that warning, the Clinton campaign used that time to smash hard drives, blit-bleach those drives, and make it impossible for investigators to find out what was on those drives!
Yes, President Trump was right to blame both Russia and American intelligence agencies for interfering in the 2016 election. Sadly, it is our own intelligence agencies that have had their top leadership infiltrated with anti-Constitutional, pro-Socialist, pro-Communist Deep State plants, who’s primary objective is to clear a path for our nation to be converted from a Constitutional-Republic into a Communist Collective. Also, if anyone gets in the way, like President Donald Trump, they use the power of those very agencies to usurp the Presidents authority, and remove him from office, thereby paving the way for the Progressive-Socialists to re-embed their own leadership back into the White House, or any other office that becomes a problem for the pro-Socialist, pro-Communist Progressive-Democrat left.
What the Progressive-left fails to mention, is the fact that Russia has been running interference in American elections, as well as every other country’s elections, since the Cold War. Therefore, why do the Democrats care so much now about Russian interference in our elections since its been going on for decades? They care, because now they need an excuse to overturn the American people’s vote during the 2016 election. They need a way to stop President Trump from returning our nation from the socialist and communist course that recent Administrations and Progressive Congressional leaders had set a course for, and return our nation back to the Constitutional Republic that our Founding Fathers created and intended.
Therefore, coup or no coup, ‘shadow government’ or ‘deep state’, it is the Fabian-RINO Socialists, Progressive Socialists, and Communists within our own borders, who pose the greatest risk to our nation, our freedoms, and our Constitutional Republic. They try to use Russia as a distraction, and a tool to bring about the demise of their greatest enemy…’WE THE PEOPLE’! They attack President Donald Trump as a threat, not simply because he represents everything that they despise and hate about America, like freedom, democracy, and a return to our country’s founding principles. Progressives biggest threat is ‘We the People’! They need us to be divided, because they cannot debase our country, or convert our nation from its Constitutional Republic to a Communist Collective, if we stand UNITED! In truth, they hate the ‘Constitution of the United States’, but IT IS simply a historical piece of paper. A document that is meaningless without a nation of ‘We the People,’ who stand united in a belief in the gravity of what it represents, and what it means for us, as a nation. That is why the democrats pit man against woman, gays against straights, christians against non-christians, muslims against non-muslims, blacks against whites, hispanics against non-hispanics, rich against poor, old against the young, educated against the non-educated, republicans against democrast, the federal government against state governments, Americans against the American flag, patriots against socialists, corporations against their workers, business owners against their workers, and ‘We the People’ against President Trump.
However, Democrats today have one big problem. Today, they see the President as the single biggest threat to their radical agenda, because he is re-uniting ‘We the people.’ President Trump calls for an end to discrimination. He calls for an end to unemployment and poverty. He looks to help Americans help themselves, rather than be dependent on the Democrats and their government handouts to simply survive. President Trump is returning governmental power and land that was stolen by the Progressive BIG GOVERNMENT machine, back to ‘We the People’! He is working to end government control and meddling in the energy industry, healthcare, and in all other sectors and areas of our lives. He is working to break down the walls and divisions that the Progressive Democrats have created over the years. Now, as a result, Progressives are in PANIC MODE, as they see President Trump giving light in the darkness, turning division into unity, and hate for America into pride for what America now represents. Today and into tomorrow, Democrats are now showing fear. They fear that America is once again finding itself! They fear that Americans are finding unity, where the seeds of division were sown by Democrats so many years before. Furthermore, they fear that the unity of ‘We the People’, will be their demise, as America once again stands as a light to the world, during a time when the world has plunged into the darkness and decay, of a One-World Global Communist vision of desperation, heartache, and despair. Then, perhaps American unity, pride, and her example can once again guide the world, as the beacon of light that we once were, not so many years ago. | <urn:uuid:11ce04c8-b8cb-4bae-8583-b8260c630e3c> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 12,970 |
The global health landscape has dramatically shifted over the past few decades, and heart disease has emerged as the most insidious culprit. Nurturing the health of your heart through a well-balanced diet is no longer a luxury but a necessity. This article aims to address the basics of a heart-healthy diet and how it can help us counteract the risk factors associated with heart disease.
Let’s start by understanding how diet and heart health are intricately tied together. Heart disease is often a result of lifestyle habits and diet plays a significant role. Consuming foods high in saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, or sodium can lead to the accumulation of plaque in the arteries, causing a condition known as atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis can lead to high blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes.
A heart-healthy diet emphasizes the intake of certain food groups while limiting others. The foundation of a heart-healthy diet should be vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins. These foods provide essential nutrients, fiber, and protein without the excess fats and cholesterol that can harm the heart.
Vegetables and fruits are the cornerstones of a heart-healthy diet. They are low in calories and rich in dietary fiber, helping to maintain a healthy weight and lower cholesterol. They are also packed with heart-healthy nutrients like potassium and magnesium, which can help regulate blood pressure.
Whole grains are a great source of fiber, helping to lower levels of bad cholesterol and keep blood pressure in check. Foods like brown rice, oatmeal, and whole wheat bread are good sources of whole grains.
Lean proteins such as poultry, fish, and legumes provide essential nutrients without the harmful saturated and trans fats found in red and processed meats. Consider replacing red meat with fish at least twice a week to increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.
While some foods nourish the heart, others can harm it. Limit the intake of foods high in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, and sodium to maintain a heart-healthy diet.
Saturated and trans fats raise the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood, increasing the risk of heart disease. Foods that contain these fats include red meat, full-fat dairy products, and baked goods.
High levels of cholesterol in the blood can lead to the buildup of plaques in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease. Limit your intake of foods that are high in cholesterol, such as organ meats and full-fat dairy products.
Excessive sodium intake can lead to high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease. Limiting your intake of processed foods and adding less salt to meals can help keep your sodium consumption in check.
A heart-healthy diet is a powerful tool for preventing heart disease, but it’s even more effective when coupled with other healthy lifestyle habits.
Maintaining a healthy weight reduces the strain on your heart and lowers your risk of developing conditions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Regular physical activity strengthens the heart and reduces the risk of heart disease. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise most days of the week.
Drinking alcohol in moderation, or not at all, is best for heart health. Excessive drinking can lead to high blood pressure, heart failure, and an increased calorie count, leading to obesity.
Remember, a heart-healthy diet doesn’t need to be overly complicated or restrictive. It’s about making smart choices that support heart health, like opting for whole grain bread instead of white, or choosing a piece of fruit for dessert instead of a sugary treat. It’s these small, consistent changes that add up to a big difference in your heart health. Take it one step at a time, and soon, these healthy habits will become a natural part of your lifestyle.
So, embrace a heart-healthy diet and pave the way for a healthier, more vibrant life. Because when it comes to health, your heart truly is at the heart of the matter.
Incorporating heart-healthy foods into your daily routine can be a simple and delicious way to enhance your cardiac health. Novel ways of integrating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can make your meals not only nutritious but also enjoyable.
Kickstart your day with a heart-healthy breakfast. Opt for whole grain cereals like oatmeal or brown rice, topped with fresh fruits. Add a sprinkle of flaxseeds or chia seeds for an added boost of omega-3 fatty acids. Fermented dairy products like Greek yoghurt can also be a great low-fat and high-protein addition to your breakfast.
For lunch and dinner, base your meals around lean proteins such as poultry, fish, and legumes. Complement these with a variety of colorful vegetables cooked in heart-friendly olive oil. Brown rice, quinoa, or whole grain pasta could serve as a hearty and nutritious addition, helping you to keep your blood pressure in check and reduce your risk of heart disease.
Snacking can be made heart-friendly by choosing fruits, raw vegetables, or nuts instead of processed foods. For dessert, opt for low-fat dairy products with fresh fruit to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your heart health.
Hydration plays a vital role in maintaining overall health, including heart health. Drinking plenty of water helps in maintaining blood volume and allows your heart to pump blood more easily. It’s also essential for the digestion and absorption of the nutrients in a heart-healthy diet.
Water is the best choice for staying hydrated. It’s calorie-free and helps to regulate body temperature, lubricate joints, and transport nutrients throughout the body. Aim to drink at least 8 glasses of water each day.
Other hydrating beverages like herbal teas, or drinks infused with fruits can add variety to your liquid intake. However, remember to limit the intake of caffeinated and sweetened beverages, as these can lead to high blood pressure and weight gain.
Following a heart-healthy diet is a lifelong commitment to your health, but it doesn’t have to be a challenging one. With a little planning and creativity, you can enjoy a variety of delicious, nutrient-packed foods that support your heart health.
Remember to focus on whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and incorporate lean proteins into your meals. Limit your intake of processed foods, saturated fats, and sodium. Stay hydrated and combine your diet with other healthy lifestyle habits.
Your journey towards a healthier heart isn’t about making radical changes overnight but about making more heart-friendly choices on a consistent basis. The American Heart Association affirms that these cumulative changes can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and improve your overall health.
So, invest time and effort in adopting a heart-healthy diet. After all, your heart works tirelessly for you; it’s only fair that you work a little for it too. A healthier heart means a healthier you, and who wouldn’t want that? | <urn:uuid:474b8773-a3fb-46cd-b92c-3d04ea1d6788> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 7,189 |
Below, you'll find five 2024 Super Bowl bets Josh Larky and Ryan Reynolds believe are solid options, given their current odds. They will also outline four teams they have minimal interest in betting on.
Neither of us is in a big hurry to tie up large amounts of money for the next full calendar year. That said, there are a number of interesting options worth discussing, and sprinkling a small portion of your bankroll on.
All lines are taken from DraftKings Sportsbook and can be accessed by going to the NFL menu, followed by the Team Futures tab. You'll see these 2024 options directly below the 2023 Super Bowl section with the Chiefs, Bengals, Eagles and 49ers.
In addition to the odds, we'll also lay out the implied probability for each line. If a team has +4000 odds to win the Super Bowl, the implied probability is roughly 2.4%, and we believe their chance of actually winning is higher than that.
Teams We Like
Odds: +1000 (9.1%)
- Larky: The Eagles have a stacked roster all around, with a young offense that will mostly remain together for next season. Jalen Hurts on a rookie deal, with an elite skill position group (A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert) and an above-average offensive line headlines this team. On defense, most of the key starters are under contract for at least next season. Looking at the division, Dak Prescott’s base salary goes from $1.6 million to $31 million next year. The Giants need to pay Daniel Jones this offseason, and the Commanders currently have Sam Howell atop the depth chart. The Eagles are set up to win their division again, and this is the best roster in the NFC.
- Reynolds: I like the Eagles' odds relative to the 49ers (+700) and the Cowboys (+1200). This year is probably Philadelphia's best shot with Hurts, but they’ll still enter the 2023 season with an MVP-capable quarterback and one of the better rosters in the league.
Odds: +2200 (4.4%)
- Larky: Next season will be the final year of Justin Herbert’s rookie deal. Assuming the team can finally stay healthy, this is a top-5 roster on paper. Add a speedy WR in the draft, and more depth in the secondary, and this team has virtually no holes.
- Reynolds: The AFC is loaded, but the Chargers have a premium quarterback and one of the better rosters in the league. If they can put it all together, they have the raw materials to go on a run.
Odds: +3000 (3.2%)
- Reynolds: The Lions were +4000 earlier today, so I have less interest in them at this number. But they are a well-coached team with a high-performing offense in a winnable NFC. I’d prefer to bet on Detroit to win the conference, so I’ll be looking for those lines to be released.
- Larky: The Lions are worth mentioning because of their stacked offense, young defense, and gritty mentality as a team. I’d monitor them until they return to the +4000 range, but this team can absolutely make noise, even with Jared Goff at quarterback. The Vikings only won the division due to their record in one-score games, the Packers may lose Aaron Rodgers, and the Bears are still at least two years away. This division is Detroit’s to lose at this point in the calendar year.
Odds: +4000 (2.4%)
- Larky: The Jets have an elite defense, along with an above-average, young skill position group. Airdrop Derek Carr or Rodgers into this offense, and they’re a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Even a Matt Ryan, Carson Wentz, or Jimmy Garoppolo type should cement them as a wild-card favorite. Remember, this team nearly made the playoffs with Zach Wilson starting more than half of their games, and he likely never starts on opening day for the rest of his career.
- Reynolds: The Jets are a quarterback away from being a dangerous team. If they can trade for Rodgers, their Super Bowl odds move to the +800 to +1200 range. If they get Carr, I expect this line to move to the +2000 to +2500 range. The Jets can win their division, so I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled for those lines when they are released.
Odds: +4500 (2.2%)
- Larky: This one almost feels gross to write about, but the roster here is quite good. The X-factor is Deshaun Watson. He was on a Hall of Fame track through his first four years in the league before missing all of the 2021 season and looking like a shell of himself in 2022. His rust can easily be explained by his nearly two-year absence, and Watson will still only be 27 years old at the start of next season. It’s easy to see Watson rebounding into the elite tier of quarterbacks, and if we knew 2020 Watson was on this Browns' roster, these odds would be closer to +2000.
- Reynolds: If Watson can return to form, Cleveland has a talented roster that can win games in multiple styles. I agree with Josh this team would have +2000 Super Bowl odds with the 2020 version of Watson.
Teams We Don’t Like
Odds: +550 (15.4%)
- Larky: Next season will be the first for Josh Allen on his contract extension, and his already suspect supporting cast likely won’t get much better on offense with less cap room. The defense is fine, but lacking star talent. I view the Chiefs, Bengals and Eagles as superior rosters, so I’ll pass on the Bills and their league-high Super Bowl odds for next season.
- Reynolds: I’ve been saying negative things about Allen’s supporting cast on offense all year. The Bills' best shot was in 2021, so I definitely don’t want to pay a premium heading into 2023.
Odds: +700 (12.5%)
- Larky: The 49ers may start Trey Lance at quarterback, and I have a tough time betting on a team without an answer at the league’s most important position, particularly when they’re the NFC favorite at this stage of the game.
- Reynolds: The 49ers aren’t a cross-off for me, but 7:1 odds are too expensive given their quarterback uncertainty heading into next season.
Odds: +1200 (7.7%)
- Larky: Prescott’s base salary jumps from $1.6 million to $31 million next season. This team was clearly at least a full tier below the Eagles this past season, and the offensive weapons are extremely dicey beyond CeeDee Lamb, with Michael Gallup underperforming, and Tony Pollard and Dalton Schultz set to be free agents.
- Reynolds: I had a Cowboys Super Bowl ticket in 2021. That was their year. Dallas bled talent last off-season, and they are in a position to do so again this off-season. Their Super Bowl odds should be closer to 20:1, where I’d still have little to no interest.
Odds: +5000 (2.0%)
- Larky: The Saints have no quarterback, an aging defense, a suspect offensive line and minimal skill position talent. This could very well be the league’s oldest roster, and they are without their 2023 first-round pick. I see no path to the Saints winning a Super Bowl next year.
- Reynolds: The Saints don’t have a solution at quarterback. I’d rather bet on the Vikings at this 50:1 price.
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Western Michigan University's interdisciplinary environmental and sustainability studies program is dynamic and evolving, comprising faculty from a range of specialties in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. Established in 1972, WMU has one of the oldest environmental and sustainability studies programs in the nation.
As an environmental and sustainability studies student at WMU, you will learn concern for the long-term health and well-being of our planet, and be encouraged to develop a personally fulfilling, environmentally responsible way of living. At the same time, you'll be offered rigorous pre-professional training to prepare you for a career in a wide range of environmentally related fields.
Beyond the classroom
WMU's environmental and sustainability studies program regularly hosts guest scholars of national and international reputation. The program also works extensively with local, regional and international groups such as the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy, Tillers International, Fetzer Foundation, Kalamazoo Nature Center, Pierce Cedar Creek Biological Field Station, Wild Ones, Audubon Society, Sierra Club, United Nations University-Institute of Advanced Studies Education for Sustainability Program, University Leaders for a Sustainable Future, and Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
You will also be encouraged to take advantage of campus organizations such as the Student Conservation Association, the Biodiesel Co-op of Kalamazoo and the Green Corps.
After you graduate
Recent WMU graduates with degrees in environmental studies are working as:
- Environmental analysts
- Environmental lobbyists
- Environmental Protection Agency inspectors
- Park rangers
Among the organizations they work for are:
- Research laboratories
- Nonprofit organizations
- Environmental groups
- Government agencies
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You will all be happy to here that I did not jump on the gurney when they wheeled my son off to surgery on Friday. Actually, I barely had time to shed a tear, or read the first page of my People magazine before they were back with a crying, maniac in my arms. The procedure went great, however, my little man is not a big fan of waking up from anesthesia with a bunch of strangers all wearing the same color in his face. However, he didn’t like me much either and I could imagine through his cries and convulsing that he was saying, “What kind of mother lets people with pastel-colored masks and poking objects take their son away?” I’m just hoping that this doesn’t come up in therapy years later as some “mommy issues”…
All in all though, it went great – by the next day he was back to himself. And by back to himself, I mean he was a maniac who woke up at 4 am the past two nights. Why, you ask? Well… God, Buddha, Mother Nature, or whomever you believe is responsible for divine intervention has a sick sense of humor. Just when the boy gets relief from ear infections, he decides to cut four teeth at the same time. Now you know why this blog has the word “martinis” in it. It’s a necessity in my world. | <urn:uuid:c283b29f-de5b-47f9-99c9-15201b9014c6> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,208 |
Bring development data to the world
Many thanks to Tim Harford for this guest post
Hans Rosling is the darling of the world’s favourite ideas conference, TED. He’s a man who has revolutionised the display of data, who rubs shoulders with Bill Gates, who has nudged and teased the World Bank into opening up its vast development databases. He’s a professor of public health. He’s worked with Google. He is by some distance the most famous statistical guru in the world. And it all started with coffee.
“My father was a blue collar worker, a coffee roaster,” recalls Rosling. “He used to bring home coins from far away countries, from Guatamala, Brazil, British colonies in Africa. They were coins that coffee pickers or coffee packers had dropped, which had fallen into the coffee and come all the way to Sweden.
“And so I thought that these people were the friends and the colleagues of my father.”
As young Hans grew up he realised that the coffee pickers didn’t rub shoulders with his father. But the emotional connection was still there. His father explained, pointing to the coins, what small wages the coffee workers received. He took Hans to lectures on the international labour movement. “He never travelled, my father, but he always had a big international interest.”
If the emotional lead came from his father, Rosling also credits an unlikely source: the washing machine. In a remarkable TED talk, he recalls the first time his mother got a washing machine, and how much time it saved her, getting electricity to do the work of heating water and scrubbing clothes, work that had taken hours. Because his mother had more time, she had time to read books to him, and to teach herself English. At the end of the presentation, Rosling opens the door of the washing machine and out comes “The Cat in the Hat”. The washing machine, says Rosling, gave him the gift of an early education because it freed his mother from drudgery.
We’re sitting backstage in a theatre in Oxford, in a barren dressing-room, snatching a few minutes to talk before Rosling goes on stage at the Skoll World Forum to give yet another inspiring presentation. (I sit in the audience. The presentation is about demographic change, and Rosling uses everything from stacked walls of toilet rolls to animated computer graphics to make his case. It’s wonderful.)
But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Before the TED talks, his innovative presentational software “Gapminder”, and his campaign for open data from the World Bank and the OECD, came the education of Hans Rosling.
One might expect that a man famous for bringing development data to the world discovered his mission because of what he discovered sitting in front of a spreadsheet or a mortality table. Not true. “I came to understand the world by visiting it. I use statistics to check my understanding and to tell others.”
But how do you “visit” the world? Rosling started young, travelling through Denmark and the UK by bicycle at the age of 15. A year later, having married his school sweetheart (“my family life is very conservative, family values, very ordinary”) he was exploring Greece. He studied medicine and statistics in his home town of Uppsala and at the age of 24 he was taking a year abroad, studying medicine in Bangalore – an experience that opened his eyes to the nature of the assumptions he had been making.
“I saw the lecturer put up a slide for discussion, I thought, ‘that’s kidney cancer, I’ll keep quiet and let the Indian students talk before I explain’. In six minutes, they had exhausted all my knowledge. In those moments I realised the Indian students were better than me. I had always been in the top quarter. In Bangalore, I was bottom quarter. And that was when I realised how racist we all were, how we thought we were better because we had been born in a richer country, with better institutions.”
Rosling qualified as a doctor and moved to Mozambique – “my son Ola went to school on the floor in Mozambique” – where he discovered Konzo, a paralysing disease which he studied for two decades. Eventually, when he moved back to Sweden, he found himself appalled by the ignorance of westerners about progress in “developing countries”.
This is a term Rosling dislikes intensely. This is partly because it sticks – to some organisations, Korea (home of some of the most sophisticated manufacturers in the world) and Singapore (lowest infant mortality in the world) and Qatar (highest GDP per capita in the world) are still developing countries. It’s also because there are tremendous differences, not only between, say, Mali and China, but even between Mali and Ghana.
At one point Hans rails against western ignorance so vehemently that his English starts to break down, “it is not the fact!”, he declares, dismissing the idea that Africa is a basket case. “So stupid!”
Many people make a difference in the world by doing advocacy, campaigning for some cause. Rosling takes pains to distance himself from his. “Everybody wanted to say, “do this, do that”. Nobody took it as their task to describe the world as it was. So that is what I did.”
“We get out information from three places: school, personal experience, and the media,” he continues. “But things change since our teachers were at school or since the textbooks were written. But also, when things change slowly, the media miss them. Iran has a lower number of children per woman than Sweden. Where was the media story about this? It changed too slowly for it ever to be in the news.”
It is a remarkable life, and as he approaches 65, Hans shows no sign whatsoever of slowing down. The twists and turns – from doctor, to researcher, to communicator, to campaigner for open data – are remarkable. I was wondering how to ask about those changes of direction, but as our interview drew to a close, Hans answered my unspoken question.
“I had cancer, testicular cancer, when I was thirty. It helped me to do what I wanted to do in my life.
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Maybe that’s not how the song goes? Meh, it’s fine.
Yesterday was awesome in that I got the proof copy for Space Cats. I found lots of mistakes, so I’m going to go through and fix all the things, and then set it out into the world. I’ve done this before, so hopefully, one swipe will do it. Inevitably something else will slip through, but I can only fret about it so much before it’s unproductive.
The cover, though. So adorbs!
I got a little bit of formatting done for A Brief History, but with Tuesday and everything, not a ton got done.
We are also entering Concert Season, and with that comes Anxiety. I spent a good chunk of last night preparing for today, making a list of all the things that need to happen and by when so I feel organized and can see that yeah, things really are going to be fine and I can worry a little less. It helps to a degree, but there’s still some nerves floating that we won’t make an appointment, or not everyone will find seats. I know it will be fine, but that doesn’t stop me from worrying about it.
So with all that, I wrote a little bit (55 fiction words, 402 total words, .5 hours on publication), but not all that much. Just enough to keep a streak going, think about my characters, worry that I’m not describing enough, that kind of thing. When life settles a bit I’ll probably take another swipe through and see if I can work on those things without sacrificing the pacing I’ve already established.
Nothing is going as quickly as I want, with writing or publishing. I don’t know whether to beat myself up for not trying hard enough or to acknowledge that I’m a Writer (Starter Edition) with a family and a full-time office job and that I need to cut myself a little slack (but not too much). I suspect it’s the latter, but the former is so easy. | <urn:uuid:ad98bd9f-3eae-455e-91d4-2d218a937e6a> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,789 |
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News from NZ Police
Police are attempting to locate 26-year-old gang member Tama Michael Rawhiti who is wanted on a parole recall warrant after a search of his address last Friday recovered loaded firearms and drugs.
He has contacts in the Hutt Valley, Wanganui, Palmerston North and Dannevirke. It is believed that he is travelling with his partner, Marama Chapman.
“Rawhiti has a history of violent offending involving firearms. I would encourage any friends or family with information to come forward and speak to police.
“He is considered dangerous and members of the public should not approach him” said Detective Sergeant Christiaan Barnard.
Anyone seeing Rawhiti, or with information about his whereabouts, should contact Lower Hutt Police on 04 560 2600, or provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. | <urn:uuid:1373ea5e-8654-439c-9700-f470ed0d794b> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 858 |
But the main problem is the spectacular string of failures it suffered in HPs hands. The delayed hardware, the under-performing phone sales, and the tablet that was yanked off the market just weeks after it launched.
Speaking at HP’s Global Partners Conference, how do you imagine Ms. Whitman solved this problem? Via an expert appeal to the intrinsic technical superiority of the code base? By some deft marketing of the platform to developers and OEMs? No…instead Whitman chose door number three: scaremongering about Android.
Her pitch is that once Google closes the deal on Motorola, it’s going to decide to close off the operating system to other manufacturers, choosing to pursue the Apple route of controlling everything. We’ve heard this claim before, of course; we heard it from Microsoft and Nokia last year when the Motorola deal was announced. The funny thing is the people you haven’t heard it from: Google or any of the Android vendors.
We don’t want to go too far with this – there’s no doubt that some Android vendors may be concerned about what the purchase of Motorola could mean long-term. But Google’s entire M.O. is to get Android in as many hands as possible. And it’s not just Android – their search business, ad revenue, and various services (like Docs and Gmail) are all predicated on the idea of broad horizontal distribution, not tight vertical integration.
So it seems unlikely that Google will try to cut out its partners. But that’s not the real issue here; the real issue is that WebOS desperately needs someone to talk up its good points – someone to evangelize for the platform and convince people that it’s still worth investing in, despite the string of unfortunate events that have befallen it. If the best thing that HP can say about it is that “the industry really needs another operating system” because Android might someday be closed…it seems unlikely that WebOS has much of a future.
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Stripping/Finishing old gumwood molding
I have an old house, built in the early 20's. One of the rooms is going to be refinished into a den. The molding was painted white in the room.
I'd like to strip the molding and stain it a darker color. I do not want to remove the molding, I fear it would just get damaged or damage the cement & lathe. I don't want to use a chemical stripper either, but I do have some citrus stripper. I don't want to damage the oak floors either, there were just refinished a few years ago. What would you suggest for stripping and cleaning everything as-is? | <urn:uuid:32e55c77-792d-4922-9cd8-17a376631190> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 584 |
I swear by mascara everyday to open up my eyes. And eyeliner and mascara for makeup and I am set for the day. So much so, that now I look tired and sleepy when ever I don’t use mascara and an eye liner. I am very sure all of us beauty enthusiasts agree with this. Mascara is staple for brightening eyes.
Have we heard of cover girl lash blast in India? 😕
- I have heard literally all make up gurus rave about this baby 27*7 .
- The you tube gurus use it for all of their eye make up looks.
- I have seen it in the make up collections of girls of all ages from 15 to what ever on you tube
- This orange tube is more popular with make up junkies than we all can ever imagine.
- It is equally popular with new comers to make up as it is a pretty safe bet to shop and invest in.
- As far as I remember, it was under ten Australian dollars when I got it.
First off, I want to mention that when I was gifted this; I had no idea how popular this thing was. I did not even know something like this exists. But soon after I started using this, it became my “go to” mascara from the very first day. Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara works so well when compared to my other regular mascaras. Although, I was worried of finishing it off soon, because I loved it too much. I would have to ask my sister or hubby to get it again for me!
When I first saw this mascara in make up guru’s collection, I thought, oh well, she owns the same mascara. So what.. but every single make up collection that I came across on you tube later def had Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara. It was then it dawned upon me how popular this mascara was! Before that, I was completely ignorant!
Where to buy Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara?
Abroad…my sis got it for me from Australia. I own a “very black” water proof one.
MakeupandBeauty- Buy Cover Girl lash Blast Mascara
This orange tube has a water proof and a normal version too. Although, they have come up with a new variant recently in a same tube but blue in colour. Buy Blue Variant of Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara
Packaging: (sorry I threw the cover away soon before I could take a picture, I hate clutter in the house!)
Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara comes in transparent cover packet where the brush is packed separately close to the sealed tube. They claim that the shape of the applicator brush is patented by cover girl. The brush has pretty blue bristles. You need to screw open the mascara tube (that comes with a separate seal) to dip the brush in and cover it with black mascara for application. I actually felt sad after the blue bristles turned black with the mascara on it.
The brush is absolutely unlike our regular spool style brushes or the regular loose mascara and eye lash brushes the market is loaded with.
This mascara brush has very clear short precise bristles which enable ease of application. Not many regular mascaras have this sort of a brush. It works better than those two sided mascaras flooding the market with white cementing element on one side to be used initially as a base coat and another black coat to thicken lashes on the other. But now I have seen many brands come up with a similar brush off late. All the best to them but they will always be dupe to me!
The mascara is very thick. Just a single application gives amazingly full lashes. I don’t know what sort of formulation this has but it just curls the lashes on its own. I have full lashes and they never point downwards or straight when I use this mascara. I can even skip my staple every day black eye liner when I use this, as it really opens up eyes. Not to mention, gives fantastic results when used with an eyelash curler. : )
Just one gentle stroke for everyday look and you are sorted for the whole day. This is an extremely waterproof formula and does not budge even a single bit. I am using it for two months now and even though my eye liner fades by the end of the day, this mascara stays put and does never ever give me streaky eyes. The curl stays in place and I just need to layer it on one more time with a single stroke, if I have an evening out. I swear by this product for parties as this will glamorize every lady’s eyes.
Like any other water proof mascara, we need the right tools to remove it off. I had to buy a terribly expensive oil-based water proof make up remover … before I even read Rati’s tip on mascara removal using olive oil… …. Well, I need to be more alert next time!
Have you used Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara?
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- How to take off Mascara?
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Aug. 15, 2015
Primo Rivera Menor, 78, of Waipahu, a former employee of Consolidated Theatres at Kam Drive-In and a Hawaii Army National Guard veteran, died in Waipahu. He was born in Ewa. He is survived by daughter Beranda Matsunaga-Lee, brothers John and Braollio, sisters Leonara Achay and Primasita Menor, and four grandchildren. Private services.
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Kodály pedagogy has a very precise progression that takes a child from their very first music lessons right through to a professional level if they so wish, all whilst keeping an emphasis on the joy of making music.
The Kodály pedagogy, which developed in Hungary in the mid-20th century and is now world-renowned, is based on the use of traditional songs and singing games. When children are having fun singing and playing they naturally absorb musical notions such as rhythm, pitch and a steady beat. As the child grows older this unconscious learning is then decoded, musical notation is gradually introduced, and the child learns to read music as naturally as they would learn to read a book!
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Dancing and movement are key elements of our classes. Children discover new music through dancing and games, thus developing their sense of pulse and rhythm. These are essential skills for any musician, and particularly important for anyone considering a musical instrument.
Singing is key!
The voice – the one instrument we all possess! By using singing in every class the children immediately feel a connection to music. We start by using simple children’s songs and singing games, then little by little we introduce musical concepts. The children learn to analyse what they’re singing – how many musical phrases are there? Which notes are used – do, re, mi? What is the rhythm – crotchets or quavers?
Do a deer!
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18/01/18 – Injecting saltwater back underground in Oklahoma, a disposal method used after fracking, has been linked to a surge in earthquakes since the oil and gas boom reached the state in 2009. But a study published earlier in January in Geologyreveals that efforts to reduce these dangerous injections have not reduced the most damaging earthquakes. The persistence of high-magnitude earthquakes raises further concerns about fracking and the saltwater injections that have increased because of the surge in oil production.
Toxic Ancient Saltwater
Nearly all oil wells release saltwater from underground as another product of the recovery process. This water is the “salty brine from ancient oceans that was entrapped in the rocks when sediments were deposited,” according to a 2015 paperon induced-earthquakes, fracking, and saltwater injections. The water is trapped in the same porous areas of the rock as oil and gas. As oil and gas are extracted, so is the saltwater.
Although nearly all oil wells produce this briny wastewater, the rise of fracking increased the amount dramatically. Fracking, technically known as hydraulic fracturing, draws oil and gas from underground by breaking rocks from high-pressure fluid injection. And as it does, ancient, salty wastewater accompanies the more valuable resources.
This brackish water is toxic for wildlife on land. To address that problem, companies pump it back underground into deep and porous geologic formations. These injections are the most cost-effective way to dispose of the water, according to Ryan Pollyea, geosciences professor at Virginia Institute of Technology and lead author of the new study.
An Earth-Shattering Solution
But these injections create a new problem. When it’s pumped back underground for disposal, the excess liquid “lubricates existing faults,” Pollyea said in a statement. The excess saltwater results in induced earthquakes, where any earthquake at all was once a rarity.
In Oklahoma, which has had an increase in fracking wells since 2009, earthquakes have surged in recent years. Magnitude three or higher earthquakes were once a rarity in the state, with one per year before 2011. In 2015, there were over 900. “It is a phenomenal thing that has occurred,” Pollyea told Newsweek. The state is now the most seismically active in the lower 48, which is concerning, considering the state doesn’t have extensive infrastructure that can handle the shakes.
Fracking isn’t directly causing these earthquakes, said Pollyea. But recent technological advances are allowing companies to grab oil and gas from previously inaccessible reservoirs—resulting in even more wastewater that needs somewhere to go. And in Oklahoma, saltwater injection “is causing nearly all of these earthquakes,” said Justin Rubinstein, a seismologist with the U.S. Geological Survey who was not involved in the study.
In an effort to stop this disturbing trend, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed a law in April 2016 that gave the Oklahoma Corporation Commission the authority to reduce the amount of saltwater being injected back into the ground—a direct effort to curb the earthquakes.
The Problem Persists
Pollyea and colleagues wanted to better understand the connections between earthquakes and saltwater disposal. To do so, they focused on the Arbuckle group, a porous geologic formation where saltwater disposal is common. They compared the locations of earthquake centers with saltwater disposal wells.
The study found a correlation between saltwater disposal and earthquakes that quickly dropped off in 2016, around when saltwater injection was reduced by 40 percent, as reported by the Associated Press. But this connection was not reduced for the more dangerous earthquakes, those registering as magnitude three or higher. In fact, two earthquakes greater than magnitude five shook Oklahoma in September and November of 2016. The study concluded that reducing these dangerous earthquakes requires that industries inject even less saltwater back underground.
The study has its critics, including the director of the Oklahoma Geological Survey, Jeremy Boak. He says that reducing how much saltwater is injected will take a longer time period to result in substantial reductions in earthquakes. The 40 percent reduction of the volume of saltwater injections, according to Boak, resulted in further declines in earthquakes in 2017.
“Once these things get started, they turn off very slowly,” Boak, who’s also the state’s geologist, told Newsweek. “What we’re seeing is the tailing off of earthquakes through time. … I anticipate a continued reduction in the rate of seismicity.”
Pollyea’s study also found that saltwater injections and earthquakes were correlated with each other as far as 77 miles apart. Boak took issue with that conclusion, noting that the study lumps together geologic formations that are quite different. He said if the study had taken into consideration geological differences of three different areas, the wide range of 77 miles would have likely been moot.
Individual injection wells aren’t causing earthquakes, a common misconception. Rather, the collection of wells are working together deep underground in geologic formations to cause earthquakes in an area that can stretch 77 miles wide, according to the study. The processes that specifically cause the earthquakes that aren’t quite understood.
“We don’t know exactly how that is triggering earthquakes in different places,” Pollyea said. But geologists are certain that the earthquakes and saltwater injections are connected.
Earthquakes in Oklahoma decreased again in 2017 down to around 300 magnitude three-plus earthquakes. But the current rate of earthquakes still swamps the historic averages.
The situation is improving, said Pollyea, but that improvement is like moving from gargantuan to massive. “It’s beyond comprehension,” Pollyea said. “There’s still a long way to go.”
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Downing Street has said it played no part in the ousting of a top intelligence official who criticised Tony Blair's Iraqi arms claims.
Morrison said there was disbelief at Blair's claims on Iraq
John Morrison said Whitehall gave a "collective raspberry" to the prime minister's claim Saddam Hussein posed a "serious and current threat" to the UK.
His contract as chief investigator to the Intelligence and Security Committee is not being renewed.
The prime minister's spokesman said it was a matter for the committee.
Mr Morrison has worked for the committee for the last five years. His contract expires in October.
Mr Morrison's comment that intelligence officials reacted in disbelief to Tony Blair's claim came in a BBC Panorama programme broadcast two weeks ago.
"When I heard him using those words I could almost hear the collective raspberry going up around Whitehall," he told the programme.
"The prime minister was going way beyond anything any professional analyst would have agreed."
On Monday the Cabinet Office confirmed Mr Morrison would not be staying on.
He has reportedly been sacked and is working out his notice.
"Mr Morrison has worked for the committee for five years and his contract will end in October 2004. The committee has no plans to employ a new investigator," a spokeswoman said.
Former chief of Defence Intelligence and former deputy chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee, Air Marshall Sir John Walker, worked with Mr Morrison,
He told the Today programme his going was a "very serious" development.
"John Morrison was an extremely experienced, extremely good intelligence operative. I had the highest regard and respect for him," he said.
"He has broken ranks, together with people like Dr Brian Jones and David Kelly, because of a considerable concern about what was going on.
Dr Brian Jones, formerly of the Defence Intelligence Staff told Panorama no-one on his staff had seen evidence of the scale of weapons capability being touted by Downing Street.
Sir John added: "If people of John Morrison's calibre break rank, it's very serious.
"These are people who for a lifetime have been loyal honest hardworking servants of the state, well used to not breaking rank, and now they have.
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Moreover, what is a sub mixer?
In audio a submix is a grouping of instruments or tracks that are mixed or inserted into the “main” mix as a composite signal (usually as one or two inputs). Most mixing boards have a number of subgroups that can be used to help the engineer organize different kinds of sources.
Similarly, how do you connect a subwoofer to a mixer? You would use “input” on the subwoofer to feed from the outputs of the mixing desk, then use “high pass out” on the subwoofer to connect your Alto’s. It’s not ideal, but if you don’t use the headphone output on the mixer, just run a stereo 1/4″ to rca y-splitter cable to the rca inputs of the subwoofer.
Also to know is, what is mix output?
A mix bus is a way to send or “route” one or more selections of audio to a particular place. Mix Bus is a term used in the live sound and recording worlds and is commonly associated with output channels/busses as discussed above.
What is direct out on a mixer?
Direct out. Direct out. Definition and background: A feature found on some mixing desks whereby a separate output is fed directly from the preamplifier stage of the input, independent of fader level and equalization, which can be sent to a monitor mixer or recording desk.
Can you run a mixer into another mixer?
What are groups on a mixing desk?
What is subgroup mixing?
Subgroups are a way to “pre-mix” a number of channels on a sound console before sending them to the master output mix. In the following diagram, channels 1 and 2 are assigned directly to the master output bus. For each pair, one subgroup is the left channel and the other is right.
What is Matrix surround sound?
How do I connect my mixer to my amp?
- Connect every microphone into the point box (snake).
- Connect every snake XLR connector to every mic input XLR connector.
- Connect the mixer main output to your picture equalizer input and join the picture output signal to your home power-amp input signal.
What is Ctrl room out?
What is the difference between aux and bus?
What are the 6 parts of a sound system?
- Microphone (wired and/or wireless)
- Power amplifier.
- All the necessary cabling.
What are auxiliaries on a mixing desk?
What are busses on a mixing desk?
What is the insert input on a mixer?
How does a mixing console work?
How many channels do I need on my mixer?
Why do subwoofers have 2 inputs?
Should sound come out of a subwoofer?
Can you use a subwoofer as a speaker?
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Some of the mantras
from the past year from myself,
John Monteverdi and many
other responsible meteorologists, have been that each El
Niņo is unique, that the number of past events to compare them to
is quite small, and that there are "no guarantees". (For example see
the current very strong El Niņo continues in the tropical Pacific, we
are indeed seeing signifciant differences from past events; even those
that are categorized as strong and very strong. Consequently, El Niņo
2015-16 is turning out to be the poster child for "Every El Niņo is
Comparisons of Precipitation and Zonal Wind Anomalies by Monthly
Groupings for 2015-2016 with
those for Five Strongest El Niņo Events since 1951, by
Monteverdi and Null.
SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE ANOMALIES
The Sea Surface Temperature Anomalies (SSTA) for the
past year, when compared to
previous strong and very strong events, are markedly warmer in the western Niņo
regions (i.e., Niņo regions 4 and 3.4), while farther east in Regions 3
anbd 1+2 the current event is in the middle of the pack. (Map
of Niņo regions).
SEA HEIGHT ANOMALIES
This can also be seen in the following Sea Height Anomalies,
comparing this year to 1998. Especially of note are the higher
anomalies centered in the western portion of the El Niņo area of
raised sea level heights with nearer to normal heights along the
South Amercian coast.
The sections above summarize the sea
surface temperature anomalies for the six strongest El Niņo
events since 1951.
In this section, we examine the impact
of those anomalies on aspects of the circulation.
The documented impacts of the temperature anomalies on
the circulation include the creation of stronger than average
zonal flow, basically a subtropical branch of the westerlies, in
the lower subtropics.
The charts below present the differences in the
500 mb zonal wind averaged for November 2015 through January
2016 and that composited for the other five strong or very
strong El Niņo events since 1951, and that for each of the other
five strong El Niņo years since 1951.
Blue fill indicates that the zonal winds were weaker for
the current event.
As you can see, the largest difference
between the zonal wind this year compared to the composited
zonal wind for the other five has been much weaker than normal
westerlies in the lower subtropics.
Essentially, the expected subtropical branch has been
weaker than that experienced in the other years, or even absent.
A comparison of the zonal wind this year with that of each
individual strong or very strong El Niņo year in the subtropical
portions of the Pacific shows that the differences between the
subtropical zonal flow were the greatest between those this year
and those in 1997-98, followed by 1965-66; 1982-83, 1972-73 and
The zonal winds for the period November
2015 through January 2016 were most similar to those for
year there have signficant differences in the precipiation patterns when
compared to previous strong (i.e., Oceanic Niņo Index [ONI] between 1.5 and
2.0 for 1957-58, 1965-66, 1972-73) and very strong (ONI ≥ 2.0) El Niņos
(1982-83 and 1997-98).
In comparing the current event
(2015-16) to the previous strong and very strong El Niņo events,
there is no clear analog. The most striking difference in the
Pacific Northwest where there is a very strong postivie rain
anomaly. There are some consistencies in the eastern half of the
United States, with the Southeast being consistently wetter than
normal except fo 1965-66, but the drier than average Northeast
best matches the winter of 1982-83.
This year's temperature pattern best matches
1982-83 but are consistently warmer than even that year.
But what does it mean? It will take a considerable
analysis to better understand why this year is different from previous
strong and very strong events, but in the short term it remains a
reminder that "All El Niņos are different"!
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Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA)
May 16 - June 2
Festivals bring people together to celebrate causes or to mark momentous occasions. Arts festivals allow us to not only appreciate the arts, they allow us to experience and form lasting and transformative memories. It is through shared experiences that we come to form communities.
– Sarah Martin, CEO, Arts House Limited
SIFA presents captivating and diverse works across theatre, music, dance, film and visual arts. It champions the creation and presentation of Singaporean and international works through artists talks, workshops, discussion, performances … creating unique experiences and inspiring artistic encounters.
At SIFA 2019, The Arts House will (once again) be transformed into the Festival House.
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Here is an extract from her marvelous, disturbing account of an abandoned whaling station in South Georgia:
Beyond this large building, freakish instruments and workings cluttered the landscape. There was an overgrown toothed object like a saw, curved and beautiful as a Norse carving. I could see chains under fragile bonnets of snow with links bigger than my hands. In the distance, the disintegrating platforms of mortuary metal were apparent, proportioned to the massive bodies of whales. A short walk away from the strandline, I stumbled across a large tarnished tank on which the words BLUBBER COOKERY were painted in faded white lettering. At the front was a bolted, square-shaped opening. I immediately thought of the pictures in my childhood copy of Hansel and Gretel, the entrance into the oven where the siblings shoved the witch who held them captive to satisfy her monstrous appetite. But perhaps most startling of all was one of several oil vats, a round structure of astounding proportions, bulging through time and disuse. Sunlight nudged into its snowy circular border, and I too nudged forward, amazed, appalled, snow falling soundlessly around me. | <urn:uuid:bbc57f7e-6543-451b-afea-114bc4b30f31> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,166 |
Belgium’s newspapers report on criminals breaking into vans all too often. In recent months, all regions in our country have been significantly affected.
- Two vans and work equipment stolen in the Meuse region (01/10/2019; source: Nieuwsblad)
- Two vans looted in Westkerke (31/10/2019; source: HLN)
- Yet another theft of work equipment from a van in Ruiselede (22/11/2019; source: HLN)
We also often read that self-employed entrepreneurs do not have the financial resources at hand to buy the equipment again. As a result, not only have the materials been stolen, but the owner has also lost their livelihood. That is why, as a self-employed person, you must have adequate protection, including cover against additional financial losses.
Of course, you can also take a number of measures to protect your valuable materials:
- Never leave your van doors open, even if you are constantly loading or unloading.
- Park your van in an individual garage or enclosed area.
- Do not leave valuable tools and machines in your van.
- Use cameras if possible.
- If the van is parked on a driveway, make sure that the loading doors are positioned as close to the gate or wall as possible.
If you can implement some of these measures, thieves will be less likely to target you. Also make sure you are particularly vigilant in the dark winter months and do not hesitate to contact the police if you notice anything suspicious.
The implementation of the above measures is a first step in the right direction and reduces the risk of van break-ins. Another important factor is proper insurance that covers your equipment and any vehicle damage following a break-in.
Not that long ago, it was impossible – or not feasible – for most self-employed people to insure their equipment in vans due to the high cost.
Vanbreda Risk & Benefits has created an insurance policy for the ‘transport of goods by road as part of one’s own activities’ (abbreviated as V.E.R. in Dutch) as an appropriate, affordable solution covering the financial consequences of van break-ins.
The insurance covers all your own goods if they are transported with your own resources. The transport must be part of your professional activities, though. The goods can be machines, materials and tools.
Here is a brief overview of some of the cover and territory of the insurance for the transport of goods by road as part of one’s own activities.
You are covered if:
- Someone has broken into the vehicle and stolen the goods.
- Someone has stolen the vehicle and the goods.
- Someone has used violence to steal the goods from the vehicle.
- The goods have been damaged during loading and unloading.
- The insured goods are damaged, but there is no damage to the vehicle, for example because you needed to make an emergency stop in traffic that caused the cargo to fall or shift.
The insurance territory includes the Benelux, France and Germany as standard, but this can be extended to the entire EU.
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The Chemistry of Plants
Margareta Séquin (Author)
This book is an introduction to organic chemistry and its compounds as related to plants. Chemistry tends to be seen as a field that is hard to comprehend and that has few connections with the living world. This book fills a gap as it eases access to organic chemistry by connecting it with plants and includes numerous photos and other illustrations. The book is a combination of organic chemistry with the living world of plants and is an introduction to organic plant compounds for the non-chemist. It starts with a review of basic concepts of chemistry as they relate to plant life, followed by an introduction to structures of organic compounds, which prepares the reader for the following chapters on primary metabolites and on plant fragrances, pigments, and plant defensive compounds. The final chapter relates plant compounds to human life, with subchapters on foods from plants, medicines, psychoactives, fibers, and dyes. Historic discoveries of plant compounds and their developments to contemporary uses, like modern pharmaceuticals, and a section on genetically modified plants, connect with topics of recent interest. The book leads the serious reader from chemistry basics to complex plant substances and their human uses and plant photos and stories accompany chemistry topics and chemical structures to aid understanding. The author, an organic chemist and plant enthusiast, has taught popular undergraduate college level courses on plant chemistry to non-chemistry majors and numerous field seminars to the general public for more than fifteen years. The book's topics and contents have been taught for many years and have proved successful in providing an understanding of plant compounds, organic compounds, and their importance. The book provides a basis for a better understanding of chemistry and its connections to the world of plants, the natural world in general, and to daily life. It is aimed at non-chemistry undergraduate students and to people in general who are interested in plants and who would like to learn more about them. It addresses an audience with little previous chemistry knowledge, yet, leads the serious reader to an understanding of sometimes complex plant compounds, by providing an introduction to chemistry basics, combining the chemistry with pictures and stories, and using simple, clear language. The book can be used both as a text to introduce organic chemistry as it relates to plants and as a text of reference for more advanced readers.
Margareta SÚquin is at the San Francisco State University, San Francisco, USA. She gained her PhD in Organic Chemistry, with an emphasis on Natural Products Chemistry and completed a Postdoctoral degree in Heterocyclic Chemistry and Food Chemistry. She has been a College level lecturer in organic chemistry for 32 years, teaching also non-majors plant chemistry and graduate courses in natural products chemistry. She has been an instructor of field seminars in plant chemistry for 15 years and a Docent at Regional Parks Botanic Garden for 15 years.
This book can be enjoyed by anyone interested in organic chemistry as exemplified in the world of plants, right up to specialists in natural products,
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A river for Jaffna – the Arumugam Plan
Eng. S Arumugam published A River for Jaffna in 1954 which became
known as the Arumugam plan. His son Eng. Thiru Arumugam provided a
synopsis of the plan for a Pugwash workshop on “Learning from ancient
hydraulic civilizations to combat climate change”, Colombo, Nov. 2007,
as follows: Jaffna Peninsula with an area of about 400 sq. miles, is
relatively flat and has no rivers.
It is dependent for recharge of the water table in the underlying
limestone aquifer on annual rainfall of about 50 inches, of which about
87 percent is in the NE monsoon, during October to December.
In the past, water was drawn from wells by well sweeps, “which fed
market gardens like those in Fulham and Chelsea” (Tennent 1855). From
1950s pumps have been used and over-pumping has drawn down the fresh
water in the limestone aquifer resulting in sea water intrusion into
wells. Now about 30 percent of wells are saline.
Elephant Pass lagoon
To increase availability of fresh water in Jaffna we must look at
sources alternative to rainfall in the peninsula.
South of the peninsula, the relatively shallow sea water Elephant
Pass lagoon has a surface area of about 30 square miles. It’s catchment
area of about 363 square miles in the mainland Vanni consists of the
Kanakarayan Aru basin and three smaller streams.
During the NE monsoon these streams discharge surplus water from the
Vanni into the Elephant Pass lagoon, which water flowed to waste in the
sea through the Eastern end at Chundikulam and through the Western end
Elephant Pass bridge.
Vadamarachchi and Upparu lagoons with surface areas of about 30 and
10 sq. miles respectively in Jaffna peninsula, cover a significant 10
percent of the peninsula’s land area of about 400 square miles.
These salt water lagoons have access to the sea, but during the NE
monsoon some rain water from their catchment areas also feed into them.
A River for Jaffna, Arumugam Plan proposed to utilize monsoon rain water
from the mainland streams running to waste through the Elephant Pass
lagoon, for the benefit of Jaffna.
Key points of the scheme and details of work done are as follows:
* Openings in the road and rail bridges in Elephant Pass causeway at
the Western end of Elephant Pass lagoon were closed to prevent fresh
water going to the sea from this end.
* A bund was built in the 1950s, at the eastern end of Elephant Pass
lagoon at Chundikulam to isolate Elephant Pass lagoon from the sea, with
a spillway provided to discharge excess flood water to the sea.
Elephant Pass lagoon became a fresh water lagoon, but unfortunately
the Chundikulam bund was soon breached by heavy floods, thus allowing
sea water inflow to Elephant Pass lagoon since then.
* A 40 foot wide two and a half mile long channel, called the
Mulliyan Link Channel was proposed from the North Eastern side of the
Elephant Pass lagoon to convey fresh water from the Elephant Pass lagoon
to the Vadamarachchi lagoon at its Southern end, including regulatory
gates to control the flow. Unfortunately only about two and a quarter
miles of channel was completed in the 1960s, when funds ran out and the
work was never completed.
Thondamanaru Barrage at the Northern end of Vadamarachchi lagoon
where it joins the sea, was also built, starting in 1947 and completed
in 1953, to make Vadamarachchi lagoon a fresh water lagoon. Windmills
were also provided to draw water for cultivation.
Following the 1945 Webb proposals, Arialai barrage was built in 1955
where the Upparu lagoon connects to the sea, to make Upparu a fresh
A link channel was built between Vadamarachchi and Upparu lagoons so
that fresh water from Elephant Pass lagoon can be supplied to Upparu
lagoon via Vadamarachchi lagoon. The present condition is that the gates
are no longer watertight and sea water enters Upparu lagoon.
Fresh water lagoons
In the brief period that Vadamarachchi and Upparu were fresh water
lagoons, the benefits to the peninsula were noticeable and many saline
wells became potable water wells, thus establishing the rationale of the
River for Jaffna.
The scheme was thus only partially completed in the 1960s and the key
Mulliyan link channel to convey fresh water from Elephant Pass lagoon to
Vadamarachchi lagoon was never completed.
In January 1983 a report was submitted to President J.R. Jayewardene
urging completion of the scheme. President directed his officials in May
1983 to implement the scheme. But due to the July 1983 disturbances and
its aftermath this did not happen.
In April 2003, Minister for Irrigation and Water Management, Gamini
Jayawickrema Perera wanted to visit Jaffna to learn more about the River
for Jaffna, when the A9 road was opened. This did not happen and he went
by air to Pallai instead. He inspected Thondamannar but could not go
beyond Muhumalai to the Elephant Pass lagoon. He had described the
project as an “all embracing solution for water problems in Jaffna”.
At the Annual Sessions of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka, (IESL)
in October 2007 a Resolution was passed recommending to Government to
undertake early implementation of the project. When the resolution was
submitted to President Mahinda Rajapaksa, a sum of Rs. 100 million was
released for restoration of Thondamannar barrage and this work has since
The benefits of completing this project include the following:
About 20,000 acres of land is cultivated with paddy in the Jaffna
peninsula. This cultivation is entirely rain fed unlike paddy
cultivation on the mainland which is fed by irrigation channels. As it
is rain fed, the yield per acre in Jaffna is very poor and is only about
one-third of the average yield per acre on the mainland.
If the Vadamarachchi and Upparu lagoons become fresh water lakes, the
water table and water quality in the wells will improve, and using lift
irrigation it will be possible to irrigate these paddy fields without
depending purely on the rain. The potential for improvement in the yield
About 11,000 acres of land bordering the Vadamarachchi and Upparu
lagoons are uncultivable at present as they are saline. When these
become fresh water lagoons, after the salt is leached from the soil, it
will be possible to cultivate this 11,000 acres with cash crops and
will be a dramatic improvement in the water quality of the 30 percent of
the Jaffna wells which are now saline. In many cases water will become
suitable for domestic use and agricultural use, increasing the acreage
under agricultural cultivation.
In the existing wells it will be possible to increase the amount of
daily pumping without the water going saline, thus increasing
agricultural cultivation and livestock production.
Fresh water prawn farming can commence on the banks of the lagoons,
with potential for export earnings. Converting the Elephant Pass lagoon
into a 30 square mile fresh water lagoon will provide fresh agricultural
possibilities on both sides of the lagoon i.e. the Jaffna peninsula side
on the North, as well as the Vanni side on the South, once the salinity
has been leached from the soil.
Work needed to complete the scheme
Step 1: Recondition Thondamanaru Barrage. Replace and repair
perished wooden gates and lifting devices etc.
If this barrage is made watertight Vadamarachchi lagoon will become a
fresh water lagoon fed with rain water from its 115 square mile
catchment area. As stated this has already been done on the instructions
of President Rajapaksa.
Step 2: Recondition Arialai Barrage
Repair and replace perished planked bays and replace with screw
operated gates. Repair breaches in separation bund between Vadamarachchi
and Upparu lagoons as required. This will make Upparu lagoon a fresh
water lagoon fed with rain water from its 85 square mile catchment area.
Step 3: Complete Mulliyan Link Channel
When completed it is a possibility that water in Elephant Pass lagoon
in the NE monsoon may be sufficiently low in salt content for diversion
to Vadamarachchi and Upparu lagoons as described.
Step 4 : Complete Spill cum Causeway at Chundikulam at the
Eastern end of Elephant Pass lagoon. When completed Elephant Pass lagoon
will become a fresh water lagoon.
Proposed Water Supply
for Jaffna project - National Water Supply and Drainage Board
Meanwhile, without any reference to the River for Jaffna project, the
NWS & DB in association with SMEC International Pty Ltd of Australia and
Ceywater Consultants (Pvt) Ltd had prepared a Jaffna Water Supply and
Sanitation Feasibility Study. (Ref. Final Report, March 2006). This may
be an example of conflict between regional interest groups and central
State authority. A loan of US $ 80 million equal to Rs 9 billion at
present rates, has been negotiated, with a local component of Rs 3
billion making Rs 12 billion total.
A submission has been made to President Rajapaksa that much of this
sum of money can be saved if the River for Jaffna project is completed
as planned. A part of these savings may then be transferred to
manufacture single super phosphate at Eppawala, and save on imports of
Post conflict rehabilitation of people and restoration of water and
soil conservation ecosystems, including the River for Jaffna.
Sri Lanka lost two opportunities to restore its ancient water and
soil conservation ecosystems, first in the modern mega Accelerated
Mahaweli Development project, and later in the post-tsunami
rehabilitation program, PTOMS that was fortunately not implemented.
Post-conflict rehabilitation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
and demobilized services personnel largely from rural areas outside the
conflict areas, may now be a last chance to restore stable and
sustainable water and soil conservation ecosystems, to achieve a durable
peace. The River for Jaffna project, one of a very few modern projects
without ancient origins, must be an integral part of such rehabilitation
based on ‘Water for people and nature’.
In a separate study, a basis for resettlement of IDPs with special
reference to restoration of Commons and highland cultivation (not new
irrigation systems) has been prepared based on the model of Dr. Ray
Wijewardena’s Kohomba coconut estate in Kakapalliya.
References: A River for Jaffna by D.L.O. Mendis, Sri Lanka Pugwash
References for A River for Jaffna - from Water Resources Development,
Jaffna Peninsula by Eng. K. Shanmugarajah, Fast Books, Australia, 1993
Twyneham (GA Jaffna) 1879 Report - to convert Elephant Pass Lagoon,
Vadamarachchi lagoon and Upparu lagoon to freshwater reservoirs.
Horseburg (GA Jaffna) 1916 Report - on implementation of above proposal
Balasingham (MLC) & Webb (DIE) 1930 Report - proposed barrages to stop
salt water intrusion into the lagoons. Balasingham proposed Mahaweli
diversion to Jaffna. Webb proposed two barrages at Thondamannar (built
in 1953) and at Ariyalai (built in 1955). Arumugam Plan 1954 - Elephant
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ORLANDO, Fla. (March 25, 2020) – To our healthcare community, friends and neighbors:
Taking care of ourselves and each other never has been more important. Getting through this together by staying apart seems unnatural. But even now … there can be joy. It can bring and keep us “together” in this challenging, disruptive time.
At Krispy Kreme, we love bringing smiles to others, especially those who need them the most.
To share joy among the millions in the medical community, and to show our gratitude for all they are doing, beginning Monday, March 30 – National Doctors’ Day – and on every subsequent Monday through National Nurses Week (May 6-12), Krispy Kreme will provide all healthcare workers free dozens of our iconic Original Glazed® Doughnuts.
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Friends and Neighbors
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bDate - Backend-driven Angularjs datepicker
| Demo |
What is this?
This is angularjs datepicker (like angular-ui datepicker) but with one serious difference: bDate Datepicker didn't count any date on client side, it works only with provided (json) data.
There is many reasons. Mostly because sometimes you may want to set available ranges of dates from the backend. For example: you may set only aug and sept of 2014, and jan of 2015. There is do nothing with timezones - server say what is today and etc.
bower install bdate --save
or with npm:
npm install bdate --save
or download directly (please use latest release version).
add dependency to project:
angular.module('app', [ 'bdate' ]);
add directive to html:
<bdatepicker b-model="resultModel" b-source="demoData"></bdatepicker>
b-sourceshould be defined in controller's js.
b-source- is where from we get available data
b-model- where we save the results of select. Btw, you can use
b-modelas initial value
- 14kb for js (with injected html templates) and 6kb for css;
- No dependencies (only angularjs);
- Date data setup once and strict. If data provided throug ajax-query, datepicker will wait until it loaded;
- No extra options (just pick a date);
- Easy to custom - you may provide custom id and class (in progress right now) for each element of each directive (if you have multiple ones);
- Able to set date model externally;
<bdatepicker b-input-id="bdatepicker" b-model="resultModel" b-source="demoData"></bdatepicker>
bdatepicker - name of the directive;
b-model - Object where selected date will be store (also may be used as init value)
b-source - Object (json) where we take available dates
b-input-id - Provides id for directive's input element
b-root-id - Provides id for directive's root element
b-popup-id - Provides id for directive's popup element
Expected json format:
format - Now maintained only simple formats with days, month and years (**no**
hh:mm). Should be only one type of delimiter (here is "
-"), please do not pass mixed-delimiters format (**no** 'dd-MM-yy hh:mm' );
delimiter - delimiter for
format (in example is "
today - This is today date (by server's opinion - in other world - without meaning of timezones). And todat.date is just a timestamp (in seconds).
years - Object with aviabe ranges. You should provide every year which should be able to be selected.
Each year should contain list of available monthes (**monthes start from 1**, not 0, it's clear?).
Each month contain total days count -
days_total (because of february) and day of week for the 1st month day -
start_day (for example 1st of Feb 2015 is Sunday - | <urn:uuid:8dd14924-e0ff-420f-af53-aa19f4163524> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,616 |
After spending months deciding what should be built on the YWCA block, Mayor Jim Langfelder still needs aldermen to give his choice — a park — a final up or down vote.
The process hit a bump on Tuesday when Springfield aldermen voted to table an ordinance that would lease the city-owned downtown block for 10 years to the North Mansion Y-Block Development Group, led by attorney Don Tracy and backed by Gov. Bruce Rauner. The group would raise $8 million in private funds to create and maintain the park.
Council members wanted to know why the group rejected signing on to a project labor agreement, a move that brought out several union supporters in opposition. They also wanted to know why the sitting governor would have to give written approval during the lease if a building went up on the block. In the end, aldermen tabled the ordinance, which means it will require seven aldermen to vote to move it forward for a final council vote.
"I didn’t realize trying to make a gift is so hard,” Tracy said Friday. “I just didn’t know it could be that difficult. But I understand. There (are) a lot of opinions on what is right thing for the Y-block.”
Tracy said the group doesn't want a project labor agreement because the project is being financed with private funds. A PLA would require all workers to be union members, which could drive up costs and elongate the construction timeline, he said.
“Our expectation and plan is to primarily use union workers and a union contractor,” Tracy said.
He said Rauner is adamant in not wanting a building on the block and that the sitting governor sign-off provision was a compromise with the mayor, who negotiated that a corner of the block be set aside for mixed use. The mayor and Tracy are still finalizing the terms of the agreement.
Aldermen vary widely on their opinions of the park and the lease.
Ward 1 Ald. Chuck Redpath
Redpath was the alderman that motioned to table the ordinance, instead of abiding by a request from the mayor to hold it in committee.
“The message we sent (Tuesday) was, ‘You weren’t prepared to bring this ordinance through,’” Redpath said.
Redpath said he didn’t think the city should be in the “park business” since the city ceded control of its parks to the Springfield Park District. He does not like that the development group is asking for water and electric be provided for free.
Though he likes the design of the park, he wants to see the block divided in half and the northern end used for commercial purposes. He isn’t irked by the provision that the sitting governor would have to give final approval for buildings.
“We need to think about putting something on there that’s going to generate some property taxes,” Redpath said.
Redpath also wants a project labor agreement.
“That’s going to be a sticking point for a lot of aldermen,” he said.
Ward 2 Ald. Herman Senor
The Y-block sits in Senor’s ward. He was disappointed when the ordinance was tabled.
He said the park is a “great idea to have a place people that work and live downtown can walk to” and is glad “the design left room for improvement or modification.”
“I would support any type of project that would put the least burden on the taxpayers as possible,” Senor said.
Senor said that since the project was privately funded, he didn’t think a project labor agreement was necessary.
For years, plans for the space and have come and gone, and the block remains empty, Senor said.
“Every time we get to this point, we stumble,” Senor said. “We have to find a way to get over the hurdle when get to this point.”
Ward 3 Ald. Doris Turner
To her, the upcoming election obscures the future of the park, since Rauner is one of its main supporters.
“What happens if there is a change in who occupies the governor’s mansion?” Turner said.
Turner said a park would not have been her first choice.
“I think what they are interested in is having an entry way to the Governor’s Mansion (which is across the street),” Turner said. “While that may be aesthetically pleasing for the person living there, it doesn’t do anything to grow the economy of Springfield."
Turner said with almost $2 million in tax increment financing funds sunk into buying the land and demolishing the YWCA, she would put a PLA in the lease agreement.
“Most of the projects that I have seen where there is no (project labor agreement), individuals are not from the city and there is no minority participation,” Turner said.
Ward 4 Ald. John Fulgenzi
He likes the design, and he liked the private financing even more.
“It’s not fair to call it a park,” Fulgenzi said. “It’s an interactive playground for kids and families. I think it would be an attractive thing for families just based on the idea ... that we could have a skating rink in 55-degree weather.”
Fulgenzi said if the only way to move the “world-class” park forward with aldermen is to include a PLA in the lease, he would support it.
“I think it’s a good deal,” Fulgenzi said. “It’s 10 years, and we are not paying anything except police protection and utilities. We would have police protection down there anyway.”
Fulgenzi said he would be willing to consider anything the mayor brought forward.
“If it’s not a good idea, we could bulldoze it or sell the land and start all over,” Fulgenzi said.
Ward 5 Ald. Andrew Proctor
His questions about the plan include how the park should be funded after 10 years, the ongoing operational costs and whether the development group would be open to changes.
Proctor said the biggest change he’d like to see is an “interactive play element” for children, similar to what’s found in Maggie Daley Park in Chicago.
“I’m open to a park, but this one didn’t wow me,” Proctor said.
As for the lease, Proctor called the governor's approval of a building on the space “a non-starter.”
“I don’t think one person that’s a temporary resident of Springfield should have control of one whole block of the city,” Proctor said. He also would vote "no" if a PLA was not in the agreement.
Proctor said he didn’t think Langfelder needed to start “from scratch” on the project. Instead he hoped the mayor would hold a “listening session” with the aldermen to get feedback.
Ward 6 Ald. Kristin DiCenso
DiCenso has been vocally opposed to the park from the start. She has called for forum so the public could weigh in on all three proposals the mayor considered before he chose the park.
She hears feedback about the park from her constituents and others in the area. The other day, she got a call from a person in Loami telling her to turn down the park.
“There’s a small group in support of this, but the masses that have reached out to me are like, ‘Please vote ‘no’ on this,’” DiCenso said.
DiCenso thinks the park is beautiful, but she doesn't think it would spur her constituents to drive downtown to use it, let alone visitors.
“I don’t think that’s what we need downtown," DiCenso said.
As for the lease, she said would like to see the finished agreement before she commented.
“I do have a problem with the fact that any sitting governor would have control over that property,” DiCenso said.
Ward 7 Ald. Joe McMenamin
He said the motion to table the ordinance was “discourteous to the mayor, Mr. Tracy” and Belgian landscape architect Peter Wirtz, who was at Tuesday's meeting to answer questions about the park he designed.
McMenamin is a fan of the park’s design.
“I thought it created a very positive setting for visitors, tourists and our residents,” McMenamin said. “It created an almost magic environment for children to wonder, with the water and the mounds.”
McMenamin said city code does not require a PLA on private projects and that it was “inappropriate for a labor union to coordinate how a private developer should dictate a private project.”
He recognized the park was a “default decision” by the mayor because the other proposals required TIF money and didn’t have firm financing.
Plus, he said the city might be tipping the supply-demand balance if it promotes more residential or office space in the area.
“It’s reckless to create new residential and office space downtown when we have existing buildings that are going to come online,” McMenamin said, referring to TIF projects that will soon be completed.
Despite his support for the park, McMenamin didn’t think the mayor can get the votes for it. He wants the mayor to the “let the dust settle” and seek new requests for proposals in about a year’s time, after municipal elections.
“I think that collectively Local 477, Downtown Springfield Inc., and The (State Journal-Register) editorial board (which have all voiced opposition to the park plan) have effectively killed the park idea and the gift to the city of Springfield from the Don Tracy group,” McMenamin said.
Ward 8 Ald. Kris Theilen
Theilen said the park design is “pleasing to eye,” but the design isn’t his issue with it.
“With the project as it is, no PLA, no public support for the project, I would vote ‘no,’” Theilen said.
Theilen said he wants something new built downtown, not just more office space. The bid process for the Y-block over the years has shown him that it is “near impossible” to get a majority of the city council to agree on what should go there.
“I think it was a mistake to purchase the land,” Theilen said. “Maybe the best solution is to put up a ‘for sale’ sign and see if we can recoup our losses.”
Ward 9 Ald. Jim Donelan
Donelan said he voted to table the ordinance to signal his opposition to the park proposal.
He was concerned by the lack of a project labor agreement and the governor needing to sign off any building that would be on the space.
“I’ve never been a proponent of just a park for the entire block,” Donelan said.
He said his opinion mirrors that of his ward, some of whom would like to see mixed-use development on part of the block. Last week at a neighborhood association meeting, he asked if anyone wanted a park for the whole block.
“No one raised their hand,” Donelan said.
Donelan said he would like to have a sit-down meeting with the mayor to hash out his concerns, as do the rest of the aldermen.
“If we need to say, ‘time out,’ and the block is green space for a time, that’s better than making a decision that isn't in the best interest of the city,” Donelan said. “Once you make the decision, you can’t really turn back.”
Ward 10 Ald. Ralph Hanauer
After cutting the city’s budget and raising taxes, Hanauer said he could not justify having the city fork over revenue for the park’s utilities. He said Tracy estimated the bill could be $20,000 a month.
“In these financial conditions, we can’t afford to buy a dump truck,” Hanauer said.
The budget director has already predicted a $4 million deficit, he said. One term of the lease would be that the land would continue to be property tax-free.
“Because of the budget, we need sales tax and property tax,” Hanauer said. “I wasn’t for the park because of that. I thought the actual design was beautiful, but maybe in a different time.”
Hanauer also was adamant the city require a project labor agreement.
“I have not had one constituent that said this park is a good idea,” Hanauer said. “People called, e-mailed, stopped me at the YMCA, stopped me in stores and tell me it’s a waste of money.”
Hanauer recommended selling the land. The park could cause problems for the city, especially in 10 years when it’s turned over, he said.
“In the end, there are too many unknowns,” Hanauer said.
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Shark city! We managed a limit of big AJ's and one almaco in the bag, a huge King on the fly and a live LY, couldn't get to the grouper for the sharks, caught at least 20 and had 20 plus break offs, got two 6 or 7 footers to the boat and non-stop 3 and 4 footers. Left the edge and trolled south about 5 miles to try some untested numbers, could not find anything that marked up but drop the electrics down anyway in a little over 300 feet managed a dozen or so blueline tiles, and sent down the last live LY on the 50 w/ 100 mono leader and it got nail and whatever it was (guessing a wahoo or a big king) was screaaaaaaaming off the line for a couple of seconds and then cut through the leader. as we drifted and few dolphin showed up around the boat one of the guys managed one on a zara spook and another guy on a piece of cut bait and then it came un buttoned. For some reason the wanted nothing to do with the gotcha i was castin hmm.:confused1: usually they like it. might have had something to do with all the chunks of cut bait chumin the water . anyway fun day on water just wish we didn't have to deal with as many sharks but i'm sure the Realtor would have been in hog heaven. we hooked into one i'm guess a shark, never did see it but the guy on the rod fought it at least 30 min and didn't seem like he ever made any headway gain a little and he'd take it right back, when he finally broke the line i looked at the GPS and the thing had towed us 1000 feet or more to the north and current was pushin WSW. FUN DAY with fun guys non the less, lookin forward tryin the tile fish. | <urn:uuid:99fe5c14-4bb8-426e-8524-cad9ad0be086> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,590 |
Introduction to the specialty in the pedagogy fundamentals (013 “Primary education”)
Department: preschool and primary education
|Semester||Amount of hours||Lecturer||Group(s)|
|1||32||Rostykus N. P.||FPSH-11, FPSH-12, FPSH-13|
|2||48||Rostykus N. P.||FPSH-11, FPSH-12, FPSH-13|
|Semester||Amount of hours||Group||Teacher(s)|
|1||32||FPSH-13||Rostykus N. P.|
|2||48||FPSH-13||Rostykus N. P.|
The purpose of teaching the discipline is to familiarize students with the peculiarities of higher education, the teaching profession, the desire for self-education and self-education throughout life, the basic competencies of a teacher; to reveal the basic concepts of pedagogy and didactics; to develop in higher education students the ability to use educational material in specific pedagogical situations.
1. Volkova N. P. Pedagogy: Study guide. 2nd edition, revised, supplemented – K.: Akademvydav, 2007. – 616 p. (Alma Mater).
2. Zaychenko I. V. Pedagogy. A textbook for students of higher pedagogical educational institutions, 2nd ed. -K., “Education of Ukraine”, “KNT”, 2008. 3. Sukhomlynsky V.O. One hundred tips for the teacher / Selected works: In 5 vols. – K 1976. – Vol. 2. – 270 p.
3. Ushynsky K.D. Selected pedagogical works: In 2 vols. Vol. 1. Theoretical problems of pedagogy. – K. : “Soviet school”, 1983. – 488 p | <urn:uuid:9c2a2607-65f5-417c-8dfa-e3647bc6436c> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 1,323 |
Peanut butter has long been an easy treat for our canine friends. Who doesn’t get a good laugh out of watching their dogs lick peanut butter that’s stuck to the roof of their mouth, or smearing it on the bath tub so they don’t fuss while getting a bath? While most peanut butters are safe to feed to your dog, there are a few things you should keep in mind this National Peanut Butter Day.
Peanut butter can be a healthy, nutritious treat for dogs when given in moderation and made with dog-safe ingredients. Protein, healthy fats, vitamins B and E, as well as niacin (vitamin B3) are all present in peanut butter. While most peanut butters are safe for dogs, there are a few ingredients you should avoid. The most important ingredient to avoid is a sugar substitute called xylitol. While xylitol is harmless to humans and can even be found in products such as toothpaste, the chemical can be deadly to your dog. Xylitol causes your dog’s body to rapidly fire insulin, which causes a decrease in blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. Popular peanut butter brands that contain xylitol are Go Nuts Co., Krush Nutrition, Nuts ‘N More, P28 Foods, and Protein Plus PB — do not feed these to your dog!
If you have accidentally fed your dog peanut butter containing xylitol, take your pup to the veterinarian immediately and beware of symptoms such as weakness, collapse, staggering, poor coordination, seizures, pale gums, rapid breathing, weak or rapid pulse, or change in body temperature. On the way to the vet, you can rub corn syrup or maple syrup on their gums to help raise their blood sugar.
Additionally, choose a peanut butter that is unsalted and low in sugar. Some dogs have easily-upset digestive systems, and it’s best to avoid these ingredients to ensure they don’t become sick or develop weight-related illnesses.
When is too much peanut butter, or snacks in general for your pet? Follow is the 10% rule. Snacks should never make up more than 10% of your dog’s diet. So while peanut butter can be a fun and enriching occasional treat for your pet, to avoid health issues like pancreatitis and obesity, it is best to feed it in moderation.
Once you’ve chosen a safe peanut butter for your pet, follow this home recipe to make delicious peanut butter treats for your dog to celebrate National Peanut Butter Day!
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (or a gluten-free substitute if your dog has a sensitive stomach)
- ½ cup creamy or crunch peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed bananas
- ¼ cup vegetable/chicken/beef stock or broth
- Combine ingredients and cut into cookie or dog bone shapes!
- Bake in the oven at 350’ for 18 minutes.
Peanut butter is just one of many tasty and nutritious treats for dogs that you may already have at home. Try these other dog-approved snacks, so long as you stick to the 10% rule: apples, bananas, blueberries, cantaloupe, cranberries, cucumber, mango, oranges, peaches, pears, pineapple, raspberries, strawberries, watermelon, broccoli, brussels sprouts, carrots, celery, green beans, peas, and spinach! | <urn:uuid:88e8e520-483a-4f45-862b-6cc531a4cbf3> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 3,047 |
You've got two wheels on that bike, Lance. No excuses.
You and all the other riders in that grueling, 20-stage race up the Pyrenees and through cobblestone streets are no Steve Relles.
Who? No, he's not part of the Tour.
He's a guy from Delmar who pedaled his unicycle up Whiteface Mountain -- eight miles and a 3,500-foot climb -- legs cranking as he tried to manage another revolution on just one wheel. He'd be the guy who, when he placed next to last in his first Whiteface Mountain Uphill Bike Race in 2005, crossed the finish line and saw a mob of people who'd completed the race on two wheels, cheering and honking horns.
It took him a smidge less than two hours to become the first person to ride the course on a unicycle. He has competed in the race four more times since, and sliced his time to 1:15. Now, the 47-year-old finishes only three-quarters of the way back in the pack, which means a bunch of guys with an extra wheel to work with can't keep up.
That's badass, Lance.
You think you've got a strong core? It's an apple core compared to Relles, who doesn't even have the advantage of coasting down hills. Instead, he's got to lightly apply the brake installed on his unicycle and use his legs to keep the pedals from spinning out of control. Essentially, he's holding the bike back for the entire descent while you're cruising at top speed taking it easy.
The unicycling community is a small one for a reason. Any middle-aged guy with the money to blow on a bike can shimmy into some Spandex and pretend he's you on the nearest stretch of two-lane. But a unicycle accepts no imitators.
"You can't be a poser," Relles says.
He started riding after he hurt himself playing ultimate Frisbee and needed to have anterior-cruciate ligament surgery. Biking is a good post-surgery exercise, he figured, and he did mountain and road bike for fun. But two wheels didn't strike him as much of a challenge, and the one-time computer programer does admit to having a geeky streak. He already loved to juggle and thought he'd look even cooler doing it on a unicycle, so he bought a one-wheeler off eBay.
The stay-at-home dad of two and owner of the Delmar Dog Butler, a dog waste removal business (yes, a professional pooper scooper), then spent an hour a day out in his driveway, perched on top of a unicycle and leaning on his car for support.
Learning to ride a unicycle isn't an intellectual thing. You can't just think about what you need to do and do it, how you need to adjust when it's leaning right by turning the wheel to the right and finding your center again. It needs to become part of your muscle memory, an instinctual thing, before you can really ride.
The neighborhood kids watched Relles fall a bunch of times, then fall so hard he cracked his helmet and then not fall so much. It took three weeks of daily practice before he could ride smoothly down the street.
He does still suffer the usual jokes, shouted out car windows like they're novel. Lots of, "You lost your other wheel," and, "Hey, you only have half a bike."
But on the trails, even if he's leaving them in his wake on the hills, bikers look up long enough to bow down.
"We're very welcomed by the mountain bikers," Relles says, the "we" meaning he and Albany unicycling friends Roland Kays and Perry Woodin. "They think we're the greatest thing. They think that what we're doing is nearly impossible."
Relles was hooked immediately on the sport, loving the way it made him feel like he was flying (even if he can't safely ride any faster than someone can run) and enjoying the fact that it was so blasted hard.
His wife, Rose Duhan, who compares to the "Field of Dreams" wife when it comes to indulging her husband's quirky passion, says unicycling just fits him.
"It combines his two favorite things," she says. "Athleticism and exhibitionism."
Besides, as mid-life crises go, this one is pretty tame. She doesn't have to wonder where her husband is at night. He's out in the driveway, tooling around on one wheel.
So when Relles said he and a couple other friends won a contest that meant they'd be unicycling the width of Panama -- overgrown jungle paths and all -- she said to have a great trip.
Same went for the 77-mile charity ride, and the recent Black Fly Challenge in Indian Lake where he left 30 bicyclists in the dust. (Chumps.)
There's something about being the first to do something that makes it special. Skiers love the first descents. Rock climbers love the first ascents.
And you were the first to win the Tour seven times, Lance, so you probably get what it feels like to cross the finish line a pioneer.
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Well, you obviously cannot have oats in a Ketogenic Lifestyle. But we sure can eat a simple dish which resembles the traditional oats in texture and to some extent flavor too. The traditional oatmeal is made using rolled oats that are high in carbs. Hence, it is not a suitable contender for a Ketogenic diet. However, there’s a way around it. Try this simple version of Keto Oatmeal!
The main ingredients of Keto Oats recipe are chia seeds, coconut flour, and hemp seeds. They all are low in carbohydrates, high in fiber and protein. Another good thing about this recipe is that there’s no cooking involved and the prep-time is mere 5 minutes.
This simple recipe makes the perfect Ketogenic breakfast.
Already interested? Here we go then.
There is no cooking involved for preparing the Keto oats, however, you will need to keep it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
How to Prepare Keto Oatmeal
There isn’t much preparation for the Keto oats recipe. Just some simple steps and you can enjoy a healthy, delicious breakfast.
1. Take a big container or your favorite mason jar and add all the ingredients to it. Continue stirring until all of them are thoroughly mixed.
2. Cover the container or the jar with the lid and place it in the fridge. Let it there for about 4 hours.
3. Before serving, stir the oats and add more milk for achieving a desirable level of consistency.
4. If almond milk is a problem procuring you can also use coconut milk.
5. Put toppings on the Keto oatmeal and enjoy!
Note: It is also possible to freeze the Keto oatmeal for later consumption. For doing so, divide the oats into individual servings and put them in a muffin tin and freeze them until they turn hard. Afterward, take them out and store them in a big plastic bag with a ziplock or in an airtight container. Reheat them in the microwave when desired to eat. or Simply thaw them. | <urn:uuid:83c8a80c-921a-4cd7-b2f3-a48ecd37195c> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,887 |
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I have lots pimples on my face what should I do plzzz help. Me doctor to make my face ok My age is 18 now.
I am 22 year old female. I want to get rid of acne, pimples and dry skin. And I have sobmuch of hairfall. What should I do?
I am losing hair quickly and have tried all medicines but no effect yet. I am not sure what else can I do. Can you help me with this..
I have scars nd pimples on my face. My face color has become dull. What should I do to make my face look bright nd clean from scars?
Sir My son there are red patches on his skin Red patches will be growing day by day. What treatment require for my son.
Hello. I have patch like oval borders near groin area from my teenage. Say from last 10 years. But I don't have any itching sensation other than fungal infections that occur due to unhygienic conditions at times. But I was wondering if it is tinea crisis. How to know if I'm having that problem. If it I'm not having it. What are the best ways to remove that patches as they look colour differed when compared to remaining part. And I have dark brownish inner thighs from the same period. Please help me with best possible treatment. I am 23 years now. Thank you.
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Cosmetology in Ayurveda
Cosmetology includes the treatment of skin, hair and nails.
Ayurvedic cosmetology specialises in the field of natural principle and it is ideal for modern demands. Plant extracts and natural substances have been formulated into cosmetic products according to ayurvedic system one of the major benefit is that biologically active ingredients are easily absorbed into the deeper layer of the skin and influence it at the cellular level.
The human body responds extremely well to natural substances, while it has an in-built resistance to synthetic ones.
Beauty enhancement by ayurveda:
In ayurveda dinacharya and ritucharya are explained in the context of preservation of health and promotion of beautification aspect. The procedures like.
-Karnaabhyanga / karnapoorna , lepanam
-Aaschyotana and tarpana karma
Are described elaborately for health preservation & beauty enhancement. An ideal ayuredic strategy for achieving complete beauty care and prevention of ageing is as follow:
The patient should be thoroughly examined and 'Prakriti' should be evaluated so that the appropriate treatment can be planned. The therapy can be planned by shodhana (detoxification) and by shamana (pacification).
Shodhana(detoxification) : to remove the accumulated toxins in the body. Ritu anusara shodhana karma should be performed. To begin with, the person is given medicated ghe internally till the samyak sneha lakshana appear in the body
After ghritapana, abhayanga and swedana karma should be performed. The patient is than subjected for the specific shodhana karma.
Shamana (pacification): Useful drugs are chandanasavam.saribadyasavam.
Care of the Skin:Twacha is the term for skin in ayurveda.Skin is a cover of the exposed parts of the body. The sense of touch spreads over the entire body through skin. As ayurveda believes that all living beings have the panchamahabhoota as it is components, same is for the skin. It is the seat of sparshana indriya. Skin is also the dwelling of bhrajaka pitta and regulates the temperature of the living body and absorbs all local medicinal application.
In charaka samahita,the charaka state medicinal plants in 'Varnaya mahakashaya'. used to obtain glowing complexion. The herbs mentioned in Varnaya Mahakashaya are -
9. Seta(shweta durva)
10. Lata(shyama durva)
In sushruta samahita 'Eladi gana' contains -Ela.Tagara,kushtha,jatamansi,tavaka,dhamamaka,patra,nagkeshra,priyangu,harenuka,vyaghranakha,shukti,stouneyaka,choraka,shriveshata,khus,guggul,sarjarasa,turushka,kundaru,agaru,ushira,devdaru,keshra and padamakeshra.All these herbs can eliminate toxins from the body, clear the complexion that leads to a glow on the skin and alleviates kushta and boils. Before choosing any ayurvedic beauty care method, it is important to know about the body constitution (Prakariti) and the basic types of skin. Three basic type are based on the doshas Vata,pitta,kapha.
Care of the Hair :
Hair is also a part of beauty of the human beings.a hair consist of a root( the part implanted in the skin) and a shaft (portion projecting from the surface)
Ayurvedic aspect of hair:
The hair (kasha) is the waste of asthi dhatu. Hence, anything detrimental to ashthi dhatu will be harmful to the hair. Depletion of ashthi dhatu causes hair loss.
The health of hair depends on the health of the bones and skin.
The nourishment of hair depends entirely upon the rasa dhatu.Dearrangement of rasa dhatu causes hair fall and premature greying .So health of hair depends upon rasa and ashthi dhatus and on all the three doshas.
Herbs for hair care:
-Bibhitaka: The seed oil of bibhitaka prevents premature greying of hair.
-Brahmi : Sesame oil enhanced with brahmi ,kulanjana and vacha is very useful for promoting hair growth and prevents the hair fall.
-Bhringraja: The fresh juice blackens the hair. It is the best natural hair dye. The fresh juice of the leaves or sesame oil enhanced with it is useful in promoting growth of hair.
-Shankhapushpi: Its oil prevents the hair fall and premature greying of hair.
-Tila (sesame): Prepare the decoction of its roots and leaves .give hairs wash with it. It promotes the hair growth, blacken them and gives a silky texture.
-Yashtimadhu: Sesame oil enhanced with liquorice and amalaki prevents the hair fall .In charaka the term 'keshya' is used for liquorice.
-Madayantika(Mehndi): Henna is mainly used as a colouring agent. It is mixed with other natural dyes, and largely used as hair dye.
-Methika : A paste of its leaves applied over the scalp regularly before taking bath help hair grow and keep them silky.
-Narikel : Daily massage the scalp with coconut oil. It promotes the hair growth and prevents the hair fall.
Natural hair cleanser
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More than one-third of adults and approximately 12.5 million children in the United States are categorized as obese. The average American is 23 pounds heavier than the ideal body weight. Pound by pound, Americans have become heavier as processed and fast food, dormant lifestyles and gigantic portions have become the norm. In sad news, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 42 percent of U.S. adults will become obese by 2030, which will undoubtedly lead to higher levels of heart disease, diabetes and a laundry list of other high-cost and high-severity ailments. Essentially, obesity often leads to death in one way or another.
It’s not much of a surprise then, that the American Medical Association (AMA) classified obesity as a disease in June, suggesting that the new definition would bring more attention to the matter from physicians and, therefore, help in the fight against such diseases that it spawns.
Mark Ulrich, senior vice president at Poms & Associates Brokerage, a California-based insurance firm specializing in employee benefits and corporate wellness plans, sees this designation as a positive thing not only for consumers, but for insurance companies as well.
“I think this is a good thing for consumers,” he says. “I think this is something that needs to be talked about in a doctor’s office. I think with the right, responsible doctor that it’s a good thing to help people get into better shape and to talk about things and perhaps, if needed, to prescribe different types of medications to help them.
“I mean, there are 70 million people [in the U.S.] that are 30 percent above average in terms of body mass index. And that’s just known. So imagine all the people that don’t go to the doctor, that don’t discuss weight, that maybe aren’t 30 percent, but are 20 percent above average. They are now going to have access to prescriptions, instead of buying over-the-counter weight control products out of their own pocket.“
Indeed, being able to openly discuss and treat obesity is a huge benefit to the millions of Americans struggling with weight control. But what about the insurance industry and employers? Will this designation have an impact? According to Ulrich, affects will be seen in several ways.
“First of all, doctors will now have the opportunity to treat obesity as any other disease,” he says. “The procedure will go from a conversation to actual treatment that will probably include a prescription.”
As we know, the over-the-counter weight loss supplement business is a billion dollar industry that will now get the company of prescribed medications. “If you are overweight, will you continue to pay for Weight Watchers — as an example — at your cost, or something akin to that prescribed by your physician through your insurance?” Ulrich asks.
He uses the following example: Say you have a company with 100 employees and those 100 employees have a track record during the year of illnesses and claims and a lot of that is attached to prescription drug usage. An insurance company will look at the activity of an account and will weigh the prescription drug usage heavily because they feel that is a component of potential chronic illness. When they start to see drug usage going up, they are going to attach different numbers to those facts and “double and triple” what they think the potential costs will be for the following year. And that’s going to significantly affect any employer.
“But for the employer that self-insures — the larger companies — their skin is in the game,” Ulrich says. “One of the reasons they self-insure is because they want the responsibility of the claims — certainly the small ones. So they’re always trying to do things to reduce that exposure. And now, with doctors being able to basically prescribe slim shakes or something like that, that dollar is now going to go to the employer, whereas before they had to buy it over the counter on their own. So that’s going to significantly affect the employer’s cost.”
But there are also risks involved with giving doctors the ability to prescribe weight loss aids. The news is constantly reporting on the increase in addiction to prescription narcotics and the issue of over-prescribing.
“From what I see, there are a lot of doctors that over-prescribe,” Ulrich says. “I think that this is going to be another opportunity to over-prescribe medications to people. That could be the negative. And I think that in [over-prescribing], that bill goes, ultimately, to the employer through the insurance company.”
“Yes, optimistically yes, I do think it’s worth it,” he says. “Because now we can talk about it. Because now with the responsible doctors and with the people that really do want to get help, there’s something to talk about.
He compares it loosely to a few years ago when the AMA classified mental illness as a disease. That classification allowed those with mental illness to obtain treatment and have it paid for by the insurance companies.
“For those that do have mental disorders, in my humble opinion, I think we can look 10 years down the road and see that it did help these people who needed help and [they] deserved to have it classified as a disease because it is a disease,” Ulrich says. “It’s not something they created on their own. There’s a chemical issue going on and it should be treated with the same sensitivity that cancer or something similar would be.”
Obesity is not as cut and dry as mental health disorders, however, as Ulrich states. The line is not so clear but the point is that, in the long run, this move by the AMA will not only help those who are overweight and therefore prone to other diseases, it will also help the insurance companies.
“If I was a large insurance company, I would be happy about the new business that will come through obesity,” Ulrich says. “The insurance company will adjust to increased doctor visits and prescription claims by increasing the cost of insurance and if, as I hope, this decision makes people healthier, then the insurance company will pay less for large claims caused by obesity without reducing the cost of insurance for a healthier population. It’s a win either way.”
Though some argue that, in the short-term, the obesity classification by the AMA will result in higher insurance costs for consumers, it’s hard to argue that, as Ulrich points out, this is not a good thing in the long run for all involved. Years from now, as we, hopefully, become a healthier nation, we will rely less on prescribed weight control medications and learn how to live a naturally healthy life. And maybe, just maybe, move away from the top five ranking of most overweight nations. Thanks to the AMA, there is hope. | <urn:uuid:94bd33a2-8f73-45fa-9922-a63cfcb3399b> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 6,713 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is World Burlesque Day, why have I never heard of it before?
World Burlesque Day launched in 2020 for the first time and it is a day to celebrate burlesque. It will be the April 26 every year from now on. We hope you will follow us on social media and register on our webpage to celebrate it annually.
Will World Burlesque Day happen every year?
Yes. This will now be an annual reoccurring event every year on the 26 April.
What is burlesque?
Burlesque is defined as humorous theatrical entertainment involving parody. It is a form of dance and heralds from the theatre and comedy. The art of burlesque has enjoyed a revival for nearly two decades.
With exaggerated costumes, theatrics and make-up it provides a platform for people of all ages and body types to express themselves and has been the cornerstone for many to grow in confidence.
Why is it on Sunday 26 April?
World Burlesque Day is a memorial to a famous American burlesque star, Gypsy Rose Lee. The first day was Sunday 26 April 2020 to commemorate 50 years since her sad passing. Without Gypsy Rose Lee burlesque would not have the legacy it has today so World Burlesque Day is in her honour.
Who can participate in World Burlesque Day?
Absolutely anybody. World Burlesque Day is simply a day to celebrate all things burlesque. Even someone who is not a burlesque dancer or student can participate. You may choose to host World Burlesque Day in your office and get everyone to wear something in the burlesque theme or you might celebrate it by watching a burlesque themed movie or reading a book. Why not use our World Burlesque Day logo? You can print one and take a photo to share online.
How do I participate in World Burlesque Day?
It is entirely up to you. Celebrating World Burlesque Day can be a individual activity like reading a burlesque book or taking a selfie in a burlesque costume and sharing it on your social media or it could be a group event, like hosting a class or a show in your local city. You don’t even have to publicise what you are doing, you can do something for you that feels and celebrates burlesque. Try our World Burlesque Day Selfie Card! You can print one, or edit a photo with it to share online and show your participation.
Do I need to buy tickets to take part in World Burlesque Day?
No. You not need to buy tickets to take part in World Burlesque Day is not a ticketed event, it is just a day in the calendar. However, we expect some burlesque schools and individuals, even festivals and cabaret clubs will run events on World Burlesque Day itself and those events may have a ticket to attend. You can choose to participate in an event or celebrate World Burlesque Day on your own, however you feel you want to be involved, it is up to you! Keep an eye on our social media to see any timetables we will share closer to the time.
Is World Burlesque Day a charity?
World Burlesque Day is not a charity, nor do we endorse any one charity organisation. It might be that you wish to fundraise for a charity on World Burlesque Day and if you do, please make sure you contact them in advance to get permission as some charities do have a process to authorise you as a fundraiser first.
How can I find out more about World Burlesque Day in my local city?
We suggest you do an internet search for World Burlesque Day and include the name of the city you live in to see if anything comes up. You may also reach out to individuals in the burlesque scene in your local area to see if anything has been planned. If not, you can still celebrate World Burlesque Day in a simple way like wearing a corset for the day, watching a burlesque themed movie or reading a burlesque themed booked. Your participation can be as big or small as you want to make it. Join us online, we will have activities also on our social media pages.
What kind of photos can I post on social media for World Burlesque Day?
If you want to celebrate World Burlesque Day by joining in the fun online, we’d love to see any burlesque related pictures, especially using our Selfie Cards and include the tag #WorldBurlesqueDay and tag us on Instagram to be reposted @worldburlesqueday
Where can I find World Burlesque Day on social media?
You can find us on
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|Customers shop at a Big C supermarket in central Da Nang City. — Photo trungtammuasam.biz
HA NOI (VNS) — It is increasingly common to find products labelled under supermarket brands, offering less expensive prices on shelves of supermarkets in major cities.
According to Vu Vinh Phu, president of the Ha Noi Supermarket Association, selling products under retailers' brands is popular throughout the world and has begun to develop in Viet Nam in recent years with the participation of big names such as BigC, Metro, Co.opmart and Fivimart.
Private-label products found in supermarkets are varied from beverages and foods, as well as daily necessities such as tissue, toothpaste, shower cream and washing powder.
Currently, private-label products account for a modest percentage of store products, often several hundred product types, as well as fast-moving consumer products.
The potential of developing private labels was large in Viet Nam, given improved attitudes of consumers towards retailers' private labels.
A report by Nielsen, the global information and measurement company, released at the end of last year revealed that 84 per cent of consumers in Viet Nam said that their perception of private label brands had improved over time, being the highest rate in the region.
In addition, the price of private-label goods were less expensive, as supermarkets impose fewer fees with lower distribution costs than the same products with named brands, often from 5 per cent to 30 per cent lower.
A representative from Ha Noi Co.op Mart said developing private label brands was one of numerous development strategies of the supermarket. Currently, private-label products accounted for a modest 3 per cent of goods on shelves at the supermarket.
BigC also developed several private label brands, offering more than 1,000 products, and the number was expected to continue increasing.
Phu said that private label products were the result of co-operation between producers and distributors, which could solve distribution problems, especially for small-sized firms.
While the development of private-label goods might affect market share and consumption of existing branded products, Phu urged that supermarkets' traditional suppliers improve their products' competitiveness to compete with private label goods.
Nguyen Thi Hoai, a consumer in Ha Noi, said that if the quality of private-label products was not much different from branded products or merely "acceptable", she opted to buy private-label products due to lower prices.
According to Dinh Thi My Loan, president of the Viet Nam Retailer Association, consumers must pay attention to the quality of products when making purchasing decision.
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