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Alternative printers, especially those working in platinum/palladium, living in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area can view some spectacular work by photographer, Michael Massaia.
Alternative printers, especially those working in platinum/palladium, living in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area can view some spectacular work by photographer, Michael Massaia. On exhibition at least through the end of the month at Afterimage, Michael has almost three dozen fairly large pieces portraying vistas from Central Park, Chinatown, and an amusement park. Printed on Bergger Cot 320, Michael has rendered each scene in a stark, highly detailed, ethereal style. Most notable on several prints is what appears to be a burning and dodging technique which helps lend an unusual, misty glow. Absent from each scene are people and motion which only intensifies the mystery and intrigue. As a New Jersey raised fellow, I was especially drawn to the seaside boardwalk prints as they brought back memories of my many childhood trips to the shore. Ah, but Michael has taken those familiar places and reshaped them into venues of an other worldly nature, one that would make Rod Sterling or Alfred Hitchcock proud.
This link will take you the Afterimage site where you can preview Michael’s work, find the gallery business hours, and get directions: http://www.afterimage.com/massaia.htm. While you’re visiting, take some time to see other alternative/historical process work from hand-colored Polaroids, to tintype, to tricolor gum bichromate. Ben Breard, the gallery owner and director, will be happy to meet you and answer any inquiries. I cannot speak highly enough of Ben’s warm spirit, good nature, and thorough expertise. So take an opportunity to see Michael’s work and more—I guarantee you will not be disappointed! | <urn:uuid:6aaf4798-8f1c-4f31-a37e-7714341064bd> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.alternativephotography.com/spectacular-platinumpalladium-work-in-the-dallasft-worth-area/ | 2023-09-22T11:28:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.935316 | 386 |
Sometime in the mid-1980s development began on a technology that, had it gone to market, would have changed video gaming as we know it. A complete virtual-reality system meant for arcades, utilizing twin head-mounted vector monitors of the type used in many classic games of the time.
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Below you will find a list of artists, photographers, and scientists along with short bios, representative images, and website links (click on their names) that participated in our Bugs in Technicolor Symposium at the 2019 Entomological Society of America Conference in St. Louis, Missouri by submitting illustrations and/or photographs.
Brendan Wenzel is an illustrator based in Brooklyn, NY. His work has appeared internationally in children’s books, animations and magazines. An ardent conservationist, he is a proud collaborator with many organizations working to ensure the future of wild places and threatened species, especially within Southeast Asia.
The Taylor Lab’s research focuses on communication, sensory exploitation, and predator psychology of spiders, wasps, and other colorful but understudied arthropod groups.
They are also interested in the intersections between art and science and are always excited about forming new collaborations with artists, particularly with the goal of using art as a medium to explore the scientific process as well as the beauty and complexity of the natural world. Click here to get a copy of a FREE printable PDF of adorable spider coloring books!
Kelly is a Manchester based artist and science communicator who is focused on creating artworks that embody scientific concepts in an accessible, aesthetically pleasing manner. She works in collaboration with researchers all over the world to create interdisciplinary projects which are used to communicate science to the public and inspire people to get involved in STEM.
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MuchMusic USA and Radio Free Virgin To Offer Co-Branded Player
New York, NY – July 24, 2001 – Rainbow Media’s MuchMusic USA, the nation’s only viewer-driven all music network, today announced a relationship with Radio Free Virgin, a leading digital broadcasting company, to convert two of MuchMusic USA’s television shows, “Oven Fresh” and “Mixtape Masterpiece” into 24-hour online digital radio channels to complement the network’s new interactive television programming. Radio Free Virgin will create an online extension of the “Oven Fresh” and “Mixtape Masterpiece” programming, as well as provide and power a co-branded player that the Much Music USA audience can select and link to.
“Because the Web acts as the engine to power the content of our on-air programming, Internet radio is the logical next step and Radio Free Virgin is the perfect complement to debut our efforts,” said Nora Ryan, acting general manager, MuchMusic USA and SVP of business strategy for Rainbow Media. “This digital radio programming also supports the MSOs who need quality broadband content to accelerate the adoption of digital services.”
In a very simple and quick process, visitors to the MuchMusic USA Web site, www.mmusa.tv, are prompted to download the co-branded player to listen to programming of the corresponding television shows. “Oven Fresh” features newly released songs from popular and emerging artists, where the fans vote what songs stay on the playlist. “Mixtape Masterpiece” playlists are built around the show’s weekly theme and features song mixes chosen by the viewers. Internet radio listeners will also hear selected tracks of popular music that compliment the shows’ respective themes.
“Radio Free Virgin is always looking to enhance the user experience. Through our superior programming and diversified tools, Radio Free Virgin offers listeners the most unique and comprehensive programming network,” stated Zack Zalon, General Manager of Radio Free Virgin. “Radio Free Virgin and MuchMusic USA working together is a perfect fit, as we are both committed to offering our audiences the best entertainment experiences available.”
The Much Music USA channels will also be available at Radio Free Virgin www.radiofreevirgin.com and included as part of the over 40 superior programmed channels offered. While listening through the co-branded player, Much Music USA’s audience will be able to view images of the artist or album artwork synched with the audio, as well as have to ability to purchase CDs and merchandise through a “buy” button, accessed through Radio Free Virgin’s online store.
About Radio Free Virgin
Part of the worldwide Virgin family, Radio Free Virgin is a leading digital radio broadcasting company that uniquely combines music and technology to bring consumers the highest quality music content available via digital distribution, both on and off the desktop. Radio Free Virgin’s state-of-the-art, CD-quality streaming audio combines the company’s proprietary software application (available by download free of charge at www.radiofreevirgin.com and innovative, genre-rich, original music channels programmed by well-known artists, celebrities, musicologists and DJs from around the world. Based in Los Angeles, Radio Free Virgin is a privately held company funded by Richard Branson, and is a unit of Virgin Audio Holdings, LLC.
About MuchMusic USA
MuchMusic USA is the only independent music network, featuring music videos and live concerts in an all-music-all-the-time format. Beginning Summer 2001, the channel will feature viewer influenced and generated music programming. On MuchMusic USA, viewers voice their opinions, influence what’s on the air, participate in discovering new music and even create music video programming to air on the network. For more information about MuchMusic USA, please visit our Web site at www.mmusa.tv.
About Rainbow Media Holdings, Inc.
A subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC) and NBC, Rainbow Media Holdings, Inc. manages Bravo, The Independent Film Channel, American Movie Classics, We: Women’s Entertainment, MuchMusic USA, Rainbow Sports, News 12 Networks and MetroChannels as well as the Rainbow Advertising Sales Corporation and Rainbow Network Communications. In addition, Rainbow is a fifty-percent partner in Fox Sports Net. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. (NYSE:MGM) owns a 20 percent stake in four of Rainbow’s national networks – AMC, Bravo, The Independent Film Channel and WE: Women’s Entertainment.
A new series of Cablevision common stock — Rainbow Media Group tracking stock (NYSE:RMG) — began trading on the NYSE on March 30 2001. The assets that comprise Rainbow Media Group tracking stock include: American Movie Classics, Bravo, The Independent Film Channel, WE: Women’s Entertainment, MuchMusic USA, Rainbow’s interest in the national service FOX Sports Net, Rainbow’s five regional sports channels outside of the New York market, and Rainbow Network Communications.
MuchMusic USA Contact:
Sloane & Company
Radio Free Virgin Contact:
Karen DeMarco/Jennifer Vogelmann
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Opt-Out Rates are Low in New York, but Killing Cally
My story today is from one of the best news sources in the industry, Ganjapreneur.
Our here in California, we’ve heard a LOT of noise about the potential for the New York cannabis industry. Those New Yorkers got nothing but lip (mostly said at Lakers games, but still), treating cannabis like it’s just another industry like advertising or finance or football is blasphemy … we’re California (!), home of the greatest weed in the world, and center of the cannabis universe… right?
In data outlined by Finger Lakes 1 News: "Only 9% of New York towns and villages have opted out of allowing adult-use cannabis operations, according to Associations of Towns of New York (ATNY) ... The 9% opt-out rates include 84 towns and 46 villages throughout the state."
THE DEEP DIVE
Meanwhile, back in California... Oops?
The opt-out figures in New York, which only legalized cannabis this year via the legislative process, are in stark contrast to the opt-out rate in California, which — despite being the world’s largest regulated cannabis marketplace — stands at 68%, according to a Politico report from September.
That report notes that the low acceptance numbers are a big cause of the state’s flourishing underground cannabis market.
In fact, Politico says that California's illicit market is TWICE THE SIZE of the legal market.
MJ Biz Daily says "There are 745 dispensaries in California right now," ... (not including licensed delivery services or microbusinesses). "On a per-capita basis, there should be between 4,000 and 5,000."
The Fresno Bee reports that "Californians Legalized Pot, But These 10 Big Cities Still Don’t Have Retail Dispensaries"
Out of the 482 cities in California, only 174 of them allow some form of licensed cannabis business, says Hirsh Jain of Ananda Strategy. “
Here are the 10 major cities that DO NOT; they account for more than 2.8 million people without immediate access to cannabis retail, outside of delivery.
The 10 are:
6. Santa Clarita
9. Huntington Beach
THE LOOP BACK
New York seems to have learned [some of] the hard lessons that are keeping the illicit market viable in the largest cannabis state in the US:
The highest cannabis taxes in the country
Complicated and expensive licensing
The massively counterproductive opt-out component of Prop 64, and
The mini-military invasion of Operation Hammerstrike.
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In Today's "Moment of Truth," Saurabh sits down with Saagar Enjeti, host of the "Breaking Points" podcast, to discuss the fall of Afghanistan, the new Texas abortion ban, why DC Elites misunderstand average Americans, and what all of this means for America's political realignment.
Saagar Enjeti hosts the ever popular “Breaking Points with Krystal & Saagar” podcast on YouTube. He previously hosted “Rising” on HillTV with Krystal Ball before starting his independent podcast. Prior to working for TheHill, Saagar served as White House Correspondent for The Daily Caller and Foreign Affairs Correspondent for The DC News Foundation. Saagar received his Masters degree in US National Security Policy from Georgetown University and his bachelors in Economics from The George Washington University. He was named 2019-20 Tony Blankley Fellow by Steamboat Institute, and is a Media Fellow at the Hudson Institute in Washington DC where he co-hosts The Realignment podcast with Marshall Kosloff. Saagar has studied extensively across the globe spanning 3 continents and has visited over 40 countries. | <urn:uuid:d67b2ad3-e17c-4723-a718-65b1b85fe537> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.americanmoment.org/saagar-breaking-point-mot/ | 2023-09-22T10:32:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.957705 | 230 |
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Stamford, Conn. – May 14, 2014 – AmeriCares hosted an advance screening of Disney’s “Million Dollar Arm,” on May 13 to benefit the humanitarian aid organization’s health programs in India. An Evening for AmeriCares India, held at the AMC Theater, West 84th and Broadway in New York City, raised more than $5,000 for AmeriCares India. The movie, starring Jon Hamm, Lake Bell, Madhur Mittal, Aasif Mandvi and Suraj Sharma, is based on the real life story of a sports agent searching India for baseball’s next pitching sensation.
AmeriCares Senior Vice President of Development Kevin Allan thanked the more than 150 attendees for supporting health programs that help India’s poor and those suffering in the aftermath of cyclones, flooding, and other disasters.
AmeriCares India responds to emergency medical needs, supports long-term humanitarian assistance programs in India and throughout the region, and operates five mobile medical clinics that provide free primary care and medicines to residents of Mumbai’s slums. Over the years, AmeriCares has delivered more than $50 million worth of medicines, medical supplies and aid to India. | <urn:uuid:bb1c27c7-cde8-4b92-9775-74d33643cacc> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.americares.org/news/2014-0514-new-york-million-dollar-arm-screening-benefits-americares-india/ | 2023-09-22T12:56:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.917819 | 263 |
An easy to follow guide that details the rules of flying with firearms. Know what to expect before you show up at the airport.
There are many legitimate reasons to take your gun (or guns) with you on a cross-country flight. Perhaps you are going on a hunting trip; maybe you are heading somewhere to shoot a match; or maybe you simply want to bring your self-defense weapon along for your travels. Flying with firearms presents a few challenges but you can take off with your guns if you know the rules.
Flying with Firearms
In short? Expect to check your firearm and declare it to the airline and TSA while keeping the gun in a hard sided case that locks. It is perfectly legal and acceptable to travel with your firearm, assuming you are following state and local laws.
You certainly can’t just walk into the airport with a sidearm on your hip, and you can’t just toss a firearm into a bag and proceed to your destination.
It takes a bit of planning, proper preparation, and the right accessories. Even then, you may experience delays from security personnel.
Follow this guide and you are more likely to have smooth, swift, legal travels to your destination.
Guidelines for Flying with Guns
Review Your Airline’s Firearms Policy
While the TSA sets the overarching regulations for traveling with a firearm, you should always consult the rules set by each airline, as they may vary.
We will go over some of the rules set by a few of the biggest airlines in the country in this guide. However, it’s always a good idea to consult their website and perhaps call their helplines to make sure everything goes smoothly. For example, you may find that your airline has a limit on the number of firearms you can carry in one case.
Purchase a Hard-Sided Case
The TSA has a specific regulation that you must store all firearms in a locked hard-sided case. They deem any hard plastic or light-weight metal case acceptable; but they won’t allow soft cases.
We recommend you purchase a case that has soft padding on the inside. This padding will help keep the firearm secure and protect it from damage.
Remove the Magazine
You must completely unload the firearm before they’ll load it onto the plane. This means you must remove the magazine (whether or not the magazine is loaded is not an issue at this point) and store it in the case next to the weapon. Even if the magazine is unloaded, it cannot be in the firearm.
Ensure No Cartridge is Chambered
If you are traveling with a pistol, you will need to check the chamber. Ensure that no cartridge is sitting inside. This is an important step that traveling firearms owners often often forgot. It can lead to significant delays and possibly cause you to miss your flight.
You Must Lock the Box
Another important requirement is that you must store the gun in a locked box. You should keep the key on you at all times while you are flying. The TSA or another authority may request that you open the box so they can inspect what’s inside. (So don’t store the key in a check-in bag or give it to someone else for “safe keeping.”)
More Than One Firearm is Acceptable
According to the TSA’s regulations (although individual airlines may differ), it’s possible to travel with multiple firearms in one case. Regular rules apply (they must all be unloaded with magazine out) but as long as they fit and the box can be closed and locked, it’s okay to transport multiple weapons in one case.
Ammo Can be Packed into the Same Case
There is some misunderstanding about how to transport ammunition, and many people believe you need to store the ammo in a separate case. This is not true, at least not by TSA’s guidelines. You can in fact store ammunition in the same case, but it needs to be in a box or proper container. The ammunition, while in the case, cannot be loose.
“Declare” the Weapon
When you “declare” an item, you are basically telling the TSA employees or the airline that you have a firearm in a case. You will do this when you present luggage for transportation, and if you fail to do so (such as accidentally bringing the secured firearm to a security checkpoint) you could be subject to significant legal penalties.
Do Not Place in Checked Bag
When you have your gun case properly packed and locked, you may want to conveniently pack it into your larger luggage bag. Do not. The gun case will need to stay separate from the rest of your luggage so it can be inspected if needed.
Ammunition Not Allowed as Carry On
You might assume that because ammunition is (basically) harmless without the firearm, you can transport it in your carry-on bag. This is not the case, as the TSA treats ammunition very much the same way as the firearm itself. It is also considered hazardous material in some cases.
General Tips for Flying with Your Firearm
These are not rules or regulations, but simple tips that will make your air travel easier, smoother, and (hopefully) faster…
Weigh the Firearms Package Before Leaving for the Airport
If your package weighs too much, you may have to pay an additional fee for transportation. Therefore, it’s best to put your entire package together, including everything that will be flown across the country. Store the gun and ammo exactly as you will when flying, and lock the box. Weigh the box. Then, check the rules from your airline to see if you will need to pay an additional fee.
Consider Placing Optics and Other Sensitive Accessories in Carry-On Bag
You can transport your scope in a carry-on bag, as long as it’s not attached to a firearm! You never know what kind of abuse your bags and cases will take. While most firearms can withstand the drops and thumps (especially when stored in a padded case), your scope is far more sensitive. To reduce the chances of damage. Take the scope off your weapon, wrap it in padding or protection of some kind, and keep in your carry-on bag.
Leave the Chamber Open
This is really just a matter of making the job of a TSA agent easier; if their job is easier, your process will be far more convenient. Leave the chamber open so TSA agents can easily see that the firearm is not loaded.
It’s best for you and your fellow passengers if you arrive early and give yourself plenty of time to move through the check-in process. Once you have declared the firearm to the TSA, there is still a chance they will want to inspect the case, so give yourself plenty of time to move through security.
The entire process will be far less stressful if you arrive early.
Policies for Guns on Major Airlines
In most cases, the guidelines of the airlines, which are private companies that can set their own rules, mirror the guidelines of the TSA. However, there may be a few changes, so always check with the airline before traveling.
American Airlines Firearms Policy
Most of the rules from American Airlines are fairly standard, but one that stands out are their rules for rifle cases. Their regulations page states you must lock rifle cases on each end.
American Airline’s rules don’t explicitly say, but assume this also applies to shotguns. So if transporting a long gun, you’ll need two padlocks or a case that locks on each end.
Delta Air Lines Firearms Policy
Delta has a few specific rules that apply to their firearms. You can find them in the “Sports Equipment” section of their “Special Items” page. One of the rules that stands out is that you can only have up to “four rifles, shotguns, shooting materials, (or) tools” in a single case. This could create complications if traveling to a multi-gun competition or a hunting excursion that will pursue a variety of game.
Southwest Airlines Firearms Policy
The same basic rules apply to Southwest Airlines, and their regulations do not appear to have any special exceptions. One notable rule is that they treat paintball guns and BB guns as all other firearms. (The TSA does not, although it has special regulations for these.)
Allegiant Air Firearms Policy
Allegiant’s rules also stick to the same basic regulations, but they do state that there is “no limit to the number of firearms or corresponding accessories a passenger can carry in the locked hard-sided container.” So if you need to transport multiple firearms, Allegiant may be a good choice. (There are weight restrictions.)
Alaska Airlines Firearms Policy
Alaska Airlines’ rules also indicate no limits on the amount of firearms you can transport in a single case, as long as the weapons fit properly. They also state that “multiple locks may be required on some cases to ensure the case cannot be opened.”
United Airlines Firearms
This airline also describes their policy in a “Sports Equipment” section. They state that the limit for firearms in a case is five, but there is no limit to the number of cases that you can transport.
Wrapping It Up
Now that you understand that basics of air travel with firearms, you can enjoy every corner of the country and bring along your favorite firearm for competition, hunting, or personal protection. Flying with firearms is definitely a hassle but it doesn’t need to be a deal breaker if you know what to expect. Safe travels! | <urn:uuid:021ebf2f-d439-46ec-93ed-cf1dcfef4ddc> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ammunitiontogo.com/lodge/flying-with-firearms/ | 2023-09-22T12:36:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.942836 | 2,003 |
On 1 October 2019, Cuban authorities detained José Daniel Ferrer García, leader of the unofficial political opposition group “Patriotic Union of Cuba” (Unión Patriótica de Cuba – UNPACU) in Santiago de Cuba. He was held incommunicado for 72 hours and remained in detention without charges for at least 30 days, according to information available to Amnesty International.
In late November 2019, Amnesty International received a document, apparently issued by the Provincial Prosecutor of Santiago de Cuba, dated 7 October 2019, stating that José Daniel Ferrer García had been charged with the offence of “injuries” (lesiones) and placed in preventive detention as a precautionary measure. This document was given to his family more than 30 days after his detention, according to their reports. Amnesty International sent an open letter to the president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, reiterating our request to visit Cuba and monitor in situ his forthcoming trial. The Cuban government never replied to our request.
In 20 February 2020, his family declared receiving information that José Daniel Ferrer García had been scheduled for trial for February 26, 2020. His family also reported that two defense witnesses were allegedly harassed by security agents, days before the trial. Amnesty International has documented for decades government control over the judiciary.
After a trial tainted by irregularities, Ferrer García was sentenced to 4 and a half years of house arrest on April 2020. The Cuban authorities prevented the press, the European Union and Amnesty International from monitoring his trial on 26 February. On the day of his trial, Cuba’s Ministry of Justice tweeted that José Daniel Ferrer would get a fair trial, but in the same tweet called him “a common criminal”, in violation of his right to the presumption of innocence.
Although it was good news that José Daniel Ferrer García was finally able to go home, instead of remaining in prison, where he would be at greater risk of COVID-19, his conviction and sentencing is still shameful. We will continue to monitor his case.
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A couple weeks back, inspired by Grantland's magnificent attempt to identify the most hated college basketball player from the last 30 years, Joe McCann, Dan Maciejewski and I endeavored to create a similar, single-elimination tournament to find THE most hated opposing player in Marquette's recent history.
To that end, we created a bracket with the 48 most reviled Marquette opponents from the last 20 (or so) years. To give things some kind of structure, we divided the brackets into players from MU's Conference USA years and players from MU's Big East years, and then subdivided things into 16-player pods: the Digger Phelps Memorial Pod; the Denny Crum's Combover Pod; Uncle Ricky's Porcini Pod; and Bo Ryan's Zombie Nation Pod.
We've finished the voting for the Round of 48, and the field has been narrowed to 32. We opened the voting last week for the second of the Digger Phelps Memorial Pod, and continued this week with Denny Crum's Combover Pod. Below are the results from the first round of Uncle Ricky's Porcini Pod*, along with the matchups for the next round.
* Since we're on the subject of Uncle Ricky: the next one of you who writes a "how wonderful that Rick Pitino and his family get to celebrate a championship together after years of scandal and strife" gets punched square in the bits. Why? Because the family's been scandalized in the last couple of years BECAUSE OL' PASTA PREMATURA HAD (alarming brief) SEX WITH A WOMAN WHO WASN'T HIS WIFE IN A FREAKING RESTAURANT. You'll forgive me if I'm not getting the warm and fuzzies over this one.
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Al Capone; the Greatest Mobster Al Capone was born on January 7, 1899 in Brooklyn, New York, United states and died on January 25, 1947 in Palm Island, Miami Beach, Florida United States. Al Capone was always a promising student when growing up, but never respected any rules, finally when he was 14 he got expelled for hitting his teacher in the face. Al worked a few jobs afterwards like working in bowling allies, until he was influenced by a gangster named John Torrio, who then became his mentor. When he was 19 he married a girl names Mae Josephine Coughlin on December 30, 1918. When had gotten married his parents had to consent for the marriage on paper since he was only 19 and not the legal age of 21; a month before his wedding Mae had a baby boy.
Even the press played him up as a brilliant, daring, likeable individual, basically an equivalent to a “superhero” by taking down banks which had been merciless by forcing debtors to mortgage all that they had. Also these debtors were the ones that were encouraging Dillinger and his gang to keep on keeping on with the robberies. Dillinger became a challenge for law enforcement officials, for he often made them look like fools. One of the main reasons Dillinger was so hard to capture was because of the conflicts between police jurisdictions. But even when Dillinger was captured, he always seemed to find a way to escape.
The golf course was four miles from where Jensen and Faraday were gunned down. A man who they believed to be a police officer pulled up behind their car to block their way out. As soon as the man approached the car began opening fire on the young couple. Ferrin died but Mageau survived and gave a description to the police of the zodiac killer as a 5’8” heavyset white male. On September 27, 1969 Cecelia
After Capone took over Torrio’s Chicago Operations, he worked out a set of partnerships to coordinate the various enterprises with four senior partners- Al Capone, his older brother Ralph, Jack Guzick, and Al’s cousin Frank Nitti. Capone had also achieved notoriety in part because of Chicago’s violent and persistent bootlegging wars. “Through it all, too, Capone and his growing network of associates expanded their business activities and political influence,” (World Book C-Ch 359). His gang dominated in prostitution, liquor, and gambling rackets. Capone interacted in Chicago society as a well-to-do businessman, which helped him gain a fabulously profitable bootleg monopoly and gained him the admiration of a large amount of people in the community, including members of the city government and the police.
Drug Trafficking in the United States Rhonda Stafford English 122 Lisa Clark October 09, 2011 The Disturbing Cartel Organization One of the most horrifying, violent, bloody events taking place in the world today is drug trafficking and the ruthless cartels, (a cartel is an alliance of business companies formed to control production, competition, and prices) that are behind this illegal business. Many of the drug cartels are related and have been in existence for many generations. The authorities are making every effort in an attempt to stop this disturbing distribution of drugs, although the drug cartels are ferociously and aggressively fighting back. This is making the progress to stop drug trafficking into the United States
Al CaponeAl Capone who was born on January 17th 1899, his family where Italian immigrants and he was one of nine children. He was expelled from school aged 14 after hitting a female teacher; it was then that he first got involved in organised crime when Johnny Torrio became his ‘mentor.’ After small stints with Gangs; Junior Forty Thieves and the Bowery Boys he proceeded to join the powerful Five Points gang based in Lower Manhattan it was during this time he got his now famous scars on his face after insulting a female patron working as a Bouncer. Capone left New York for Chicago in 1923. In 1925 Capone gained control of the Five Points Gang after its previous Boss was injured severely. When prohibiton was introduced Capone gained a vast amount
Al “Scarface” Capone When you think of gangsters we usually think of bloods, crips, nortes, and any other group of thugs that are out today. But no one really did it as big as it was done like in the 1920’s by the notorious Al “Scarface” Capone. Capone started his “criminal career” in Brooklyn, New York soon to mobilize to Chicago where he became the head boss to lead the crime syndicate “Chicago Outfit”. Capone usually dealt with the smuggling and bootlegging of alcohol and other illegal activities during the Prohibition Era (The banning of alcohol) of the 1920’s and 30’s. Also another noted crime which many find famous to the Capone name would be the “hit” that was put out for all of Capone’s enemies in 1929, The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre,
He was later convicted of killing a thirteen year old boy. Then there is Freddie whose life consisted of violence like shooting a girl with a BB gun hitting a rival gang member in the head with a hammer and selling crack. The Juvenile Court judge said that his mother could not control him and he was placed in the Audy House. The list goes on and on so that after a while the faces become blurred for the people working at the Audy House. While dealing with Chicago's Juvenile Court system, Ayers always has to compare the contrast to his own children lives .His son who had just turned sixteen,has opened birthday cards and presents,basketball, video games,gift certificates,clothes and a trip to get his drivers license.
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Published: October 12, 2016
Review by Greg Smith, Photos Courtesy The Housatonic Museum of Art
BRIDGEPORT, CONN. — Fifty works are on view at the Housatonic Museum of Art in an exhibition titled “Body & Soul.” The works span local, regional and international artists in an exhibition that focuses on the human form through prints, paintings, photographs and sculpture, and is dedicated to the remembrance of John Elroy Ortiz, brother of Ben Ortiz, who passed in 2008. It also serves to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Housatonic Community College and Museum of Art. All of the works in the exhibition have been donated to the museum from the Ben Ortiz and Victor J. Torchia Jr Collection.
“‘Body & Soul’ presents a variety of images that contain political and economic narratives, hierarchical and exploitative power relations and collective and individual identities,” said Robbin Zella, director of the Housatonic Museum, in her foreword to the exhibition. “Each work … expresses a deep reaction to the concerns or struggles of the day juxtaposed with universal themes such as mortality and memory, persistent elements of the human condition.”
Ben Ortiz has celebrated a long and endearing relationship with the museum, serving as a curator for the institution and mounting numerous exhibitions, including “Paper Visions,” a biennial of works on paper by established and emergent artists from the Caribbean and Latin America. He received his education at the Housatonic Community College and went on to curate at the museum under direction of its founder, Bert Chernow. Ortiz’s intimate knowledge of the permanent collection informed his donations.
“They have a strong collection of photography,” said Ortiz, “but they didn’t have many early works in daguerreotype or ambrotype. I would take my allowance money and buy these for a couple bucks when I was a kid.”
With that in mind, a Mathew Brady albumen print of Tom Thumb and his wife Lavinia on their wedding day was included in the exhibition and among the donations. Ortiz grew up in Bridgeport and interned at the Barnum Museum while in high school. His long history of collecting, which began at age 12, culminated with a career as a cultural worker with a focus in promoting the education of the visual arts. His connection with the city, college and museum is resolute.
“The whole basis of giving is to promote education: what’s a lithograph, what’s a mixed media, what’s an etching,” said Ortiz. “It’s all part of the whole philosophy that art should be brought into everyone’s life. With these pieces, the college will be able to expand the students’ exposure to different mediums and a broader spectrum of artists. We feel it’s important to give back to the collections in Connecticut.”
Each work in the exhibition represents a year of John Elroy Ortiz’s life, who would have celebrated his 50th birthday this year. Regarding the collection, art historian and independent curator Gustavo Valdés wrote, “Each of the 50 works in the exhibition, all of which deal with the human figure, reminds us that behind each work of art there is a human life, rich in creativity, commitment, devotion, history, meaning, spirituality and passion. It’s been said that ‘art imitates life,’ thus art should celebrate life.”
Speaking to the donation, Zella said, “We are very pleased and happy that Ben and Victor have given these wonderful works to the museum. It’s a nice full circle; Ben started his art career here as a studio artist and then came under the mentorship of Bert Chernow, the founder of the museum’s collection, as he developed a vocation for collecting and curating. He started and helped build our Latin American collection as well as other areas. It feels like there are so many touch points with this gift in the many ways that Ben is connected to the museum. It’s a nice realization and culmination.”
The Housatonic Museum of Art is at 900 Lafayette Boulevard and is open Monday through Saturday with extended hours on Thursday.
For additional information, http://housatonicmuseum.org or 203-332-5052.
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CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait -- The Deputy Commandant for Installations of Logistics Headquarters Marine Corps visited Army Prepositioned Stocks-5 here, Nov. 14, to get a firsthand look at one of the Army's largest and most flexible logistics capabilities.
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Mike Dana, deputy commandant, Installations of Logistics, toured equipment warehouses and spoke with 401st Army Field Support Brigade leadership about the brigade's massive mission and sustainment capabilities.
"There's nothing better than getting eyes on and talking to the Soldiers and seeing what they do day to day," Dana said. "I'm extremely impressed with everything I've seen and everybody I've met today."
Dana received short briefings from maintenance experts and had an opportunity to get a close look at some of the brigade's equipment, procedures and unique challenges.
"The facilities are world class, the maintenance is great, and I think there's a lot of opportunity for partnering here with the Marine Corps at some point," Dana said. "I've been in the Marine Corps for 34 years and the Army has never let myself or really any logistics Marine Corps unit down."
The opportunity for Dana to see the current capabilities is good for logistics planning and networking, said U.S. Army Col. Aaron Stanek, commander, 401st AFSB.
"Combatant commanders have an enormous operational area to navigate, and CENTCOM's area of responsibility, in particular, is very complex and constantly changing," Stanek said. "The combatant commanders must be able to leverage all of the military services capabilities that comprise the joint force to accomplish the mission.
"That requires logistics, and when you talk about leverage, as part of Army Sustainment Command we are able to leverage the entire might of Army Materiel Command's strategic capabilities to provide that key logistics support to the joint force."
The 401st AFSB provides maintenance, acquisition, fielding, and retrograde support to the joint warfighter and coalition forces throughout the U.S. Army Central Command footprint.
As part of the tour, Dana got to walk through one of nine brand new APS-5 warehouses.
"What I found most impressive was the quality of the facilities and the level of detailed planning that went into getting these facilities to the level they're at and the ability to get the maintenance in place," Dana said.
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For many, Black History Month is a time to highlight the contributions and impact African Americans have made throughout the history of the United States and beyond. But for one Fort Gordon officer, Black History Month “means everything.”
Lt. Col. Laura Bellot, deputy garrison commander for Transformation, comes from very humble beginnings. The third of four siblings and only sister, Bellot was born in New York City to Haitian immigrants. Her parents made it to the states thanks to her grandfather, who paved the way by saving enough money from working in a cafeteria. Shortly after arriving in New York, Bellot’s father landed an apprenticeship as a carpenter –which she said was significant because back then it was very rare for a person of color to have such an opportunity.
“Because he was able to get into the apprenticeship and get into the union, he was actually able to get a decent job and was able to buy a house,” Bellot said. “That set the stage for so much. These all had ripple effects, and we were … extremely blessed in that token.”
Bellot was 2 years old when her family left New York to settle in a predominantly white New Hampshire neighborhood – quite a contrast from the melting pot of New York City. Curious to know the reason they moved, Bellot’s mother told her, “New York was busy,” and she “just wanted some place quiet.”
The move also put them closer to Bellot’s grandmother, who lived in Massachusetts and became a source of her fondest childhood memories. Every Sunday, Bellot would go to her grandmother’s place for dinner. Bellot, her cousins and other extended family crammed into the small two-bedroom apartment, but nobody seemed to mind the tight space. Her grandmother was an “amazing cook,” and everyone was there for “good food and family,” she said, adding that they also used Sundays to practice speaking other languages.
“My grandmother didn’t speak English, so that forced us to speak French and Creole,” Bellot said.
Education became a top priority in Bellot’s life at a very young age and still is to this day.
“Coming from Haiti, a third world country where not everybody gets to go to school, education was super important in my family, so going to school was a job for us meaning that you go to school to learn, and that was something that was ingrained in me,” Bellot said.
Sitting at home and being lazy was never an option.
“Anything worth doing, you have to give 100 percent,” she said.
Bellot credits her family for what she described as an “insane work ethic.” And she wouldn’t have it any other way.
“I watched my mom work two jobs … we all felt that coming to America was an opportunity that we weren’t going to throw away because being here means somebody sacrificed for us to be here,” Bellot said. “It has always been, ‘You have to take full advantage of the opportunities you have been given,’ and since day one, everything has been done with that mentality.”
That mentality has carried her well through life – specifically in the military – although looking back, she never could have predicted she’d be where she is today.
Bellot had her mind set on going to college, but knew her parents could not afford to pay for it. While talking to a fellow student with similar aspirations, Bellot learned about the Army Reserves. And in May 1988, she enlisted (as an administrative specialist) to pay for college.
While attending Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts, majoring in business management, Bellot was activated and provided support to units that were deploying in support of Operation Desert Storm. Instead of putting her college education on hold, Bellot worked during the day then continued taking courses at night to keep up.
“I enjoyed feeling like part of a team and working towards a mission,” Bellot said of being activated. “I liked the structure and even working long hours – that sense of ‘let’s get it done.’”
Bellot was eventually approached joining the Active Guard Reserve – something she had not previously heard of, but went for and was happy to be given the opportunity.
“I loved putting the uniform on and I loved helping people,” she said.
Being AGR enabled her to finish her college degree at night and ultimately helped set her up for the next major step in her military career. Bellot was a staff sergeant on the list to be promoted when her captain asked if she had ever considered becoming an officer. That captain encouraged her to put together a direct commission packet, and Bellot followed through. Bellot commissioned as a combat engineer in November 2000.
“Needless to say, it worked out,” Bellot said. “It goes back to people seeing things in you that you don’t see in yourself and taking advantage of every opportunity.”
Commissioning as a combat engineer was “one of the best decisions” she made in her military career, Bellot said.
“I never would’ve picked engineer for myself, but the Army put me in that direction,” she explained. “Had I still been in the admin field, I would’ve been one of many, but as an engineer, it’s a predominantly male field and it’s not a predominantly field of color, so I felt I was given a lot of opportunities.”
While her current line of work revolves around Fort Gordon’s transformation, Bellot estimates “90 percent” of her job is building and maintaining relationships.
“The thing about being an officer-engineer is you don’t need to be the [subject matter expert] on everything; you need to be an expert at managing it,” she explained, “and that means knowing who to reach out to for the expertise, which requires some sort of base knowledge.”
And she makes a point to share some of her knowledge with others along the way. Like many have poured into her, Bellot tries to pour into others. She has been known to stop junior Soldiers and ask them how they are doing. And her advice to them is this:
“Never let someone take your sunshine away … you determine your narrative and your self-worth, not somebody else,” she said. “Don’t let it be measured by others because you’re going to run into people who want to tear you down and make you feel less than what you are. If you know what that is for you, nobody is going to tear you down.” | <urn:uuid:13d5a4f3-8878-4d25-ae2b-684038146a99> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.army.mil/article/254234/taking_full_advantage_officer_thankful_for_opportunities_to_rise | 2023-09-22T12:24:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.987216 | 1,442 |
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Technical Abstract: A comprehensive genetic linkage map of loci conditioning qualitative and quantitative disease resistance to different pathogens of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) can be useful to breeders and geneticists interested in developing multiple disease resistant germplasm. A selective mapping or interval mapping approach was used to identify QTL in a recombinant inbred line (RIL) population (Dorado x XAN 176) which conditioned disease resistance to bean golden mosaic virus (BGMV), common bacterial blight (CBB), web blight, and ashy stem blight. In addition to these QTL, RAPD markers linked to four major disease resistance genes, Co-2 for anthracnose, I and bc-3 for bean common mosaic virus, and Ur-5 for rust were mapped even though the genes may not have been segregating in the population. Repulsion linkages between QTL affecting BGMV and CBB resistance were observed on two separate linkage groups which support the negative phenotypic correlation (r = -0.23) observed between them. Recombination between these and other linked traits may be necessary to combine parental levels of resistance in newly developed multiple disease resistant germplasm. | <urn:uuid:ab053561-7b2e-4ced-b157-aaabe800c620> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ars.usda.gov/research/publications/publication/?seqNo115=72743 | 2023-09-22T13:07:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.897951 | 337 |
This counted cross stitch pattern of pink roses was designed from a photograph copyright of www.photos.com
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Colours = 29 DMC colours
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Only full cross stitches are used in this pattern. It is a black and white symbol pattern.
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Whakatane artist Mandy Hague has won the inaugural Miles Art Award, taking out the supreme award and the $2000 cash prize.
Hague’s work, Mackerel in Tomato Sauce, was selected from more than 100 works entered from around the Bay of Plenty for the award named for one of Tauranga Art Gallery’s first benefactors, Venetta Miles.
Tauranga-based artists Eric Hussey and John Roy were awarded The Ethel MacMillan Award, and the Friends of the Gallery Award respectively, which are each valued at $500.
Hussey’s work is titled A Note of Appreciation and Roy’s Reflector.
The Blur Opticians Emerging Artist Award went to Lynette Fisher, also of Tauranga, for her work You’ve Got Me Wrong.
The winners – which were decided by judges Andrew Clifford, curator of the Gus Fisher Gallery at the University of Auckland, Tauranga Art Gallery Director Penelope Jackson and Buildings and Exhibitions Manager Paora Allen - were announced at a function at the Gallery on Friday night.
Venetta Miles, or Netta as she was known, generously donated over $1 million to the Tauranga Art Gallery Trust for the establishment of a public art gallery. The award and exhibition will be a biennial event.
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Conversational Advocacy Workshop
What are you going to say when you get there? That is the most basic question in sales. When the customer event is a presentation, salespeople typically think about the message they are trying to convey. They prepare slides. Create scripts. Conversations are different from presentations. They are dynamic. Two way. But, at the same time, you have a message to deliver. Sales people typically do not have the same rigor for conversations. And moreover, sales people typically do not know how to work a message into a conversation in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner. Conversational Advocacy(™) solves these two critical and prolific challenges.
The Conversational Advocacy(™) Workshop is a natural extension of the skills taught in the Corporate Storytelling Workshop. Participants are taught how to use the elements of the Articulus Storyboard Process™ in the dynamic environment of a conversation. We teach participants how to navigate a conversation, identify opportunities for persuasion, and elegantly advocate ideas during conversations. | <urn:uuid:f8b3b18a-61e6-4bcd-b843-186e516c329f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.articulus.com/training/conversational-advocacy-workshop/ | 2023-09-22T12:02:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.936098 | 210 |
Review of ‘Poetry Installation’ by Poet/Artist Andrew Taylor, Part Loft Space Project, Liverpool, England, Curated by Jo Derbyshire.
Written by George Lund, Image by Jo Derbyshire.
05 February 2007
The setting is a residential property in the south of Liverpool, with views of Liverpool’s waterfront – the street which has provided the backdrop to films and TV programmes. On entering the property you are taken through the Living room with paintings by Lund and Derbyshire depicting Liverpool’s waterfront. The room upstairs houses a profile of the artist and a photographic image of Derbyshire taken of one of the main roads off Liverpool’s waterfront.
The gallery itself is covered with Taylor’s work stuck randomly to the wall. On an easel in the corner is one of Taylor’s books ‘Cathedral Poems’. Taylor’s poetry as exhibited in this urban setting explores the layers of life and the setting of this renovated house echo’s these layers of time. His poetry remembers a forgotten past that stretches from Merseyside to London. Dimensions of nostalgia, reflective memories swept into surreal visions of places, faces and past times. It encapsulates the long gone feelings of children, innocence almost like the echoes of a past within the house and the gallery itself. There is a human spirituality within the environment the poetry laments to corridors of the past.
The exhibition by Taylor runs from 04 February 2007 – 10 February 2007.For further information contact:
Jo Derbyshire (Curator of Loft Space Project) on firstname.lastname@example.org or 07946353251.
The ‘Loft Space’ curated by Jo Derbyshire continues with:
18 February 2007 – 24 February 2007
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40 years bringing the two shores closer together and promoting the Mediterranean worldwide
1000 economic and business representatives from all over the world accompany ASCAME
- Representatives from all over the world have gathered in Egypt to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ASCAME and the centenary of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, which holds the presidency of ASCAME.
- Top level themes were examined in depth by the Chambers to mark the roadmap for the next decade of ASCAME, such as: the digital revolution, the role of the private sector in COP 27, the integration of women in the regional economy, the role of the ports and their global promotion and the promotion of the blue and green economy in the region.
Alexandria (Egypt), 13-14 October 2022 – ASCAME has gathered its community and more than 1000 guests from the economic and business world of the Mediterranean, Africa, Europe and Asia for a special event: the celebration of its 40th anniversary at the Library of Alexandria (Egypt). In an unprecedented institutional event, in the main auditorium of this iconic building, key representatives from the public and private sector at the highest level congratulated ASCAME on its achievements and celebrated its role as the voice of a united Mediterranean that is committed to its integration.
ASCAME celebrates this special moment in its history by organising a variety of events, as well as launching several projects and initiatives. ASCAME’s 40th anniversary events are divided between an Institutional Summit, organised in Alexandria, Egypt, and its iconic Economic and Business Summit, Medaweek Barcelona 2022, which will take place in Barcelona on 16th, 17th and 18th November 2022.
During the official opening, Mr. Ahmed El Wakil, President of ASCAME and the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, gave an overview of the organisation’s work: “ASCAME was the first organisation for the private sector and civil society in the Mediterranean, as it was created 13 years before the first Euro-Mediterranean conference in Barcelona in 1995. Since 2009, we have implemented together more than 100 projects for the development of the Mediterranean, worth 300 million euros with 80% European funding. We have also created more than 40 sectorial forums in the most important cities of the region, to boost economic and business cooperation in the Mediterranean. These forums have been attended in the last 15 years by over 180.000 entrepreneurs from the Mediterranean and the rest of the world and have led to more than 300.000 business meetings”.
The aggregate trade in goods of ASCAME’s Mediterranean countries amounts to around 5.6 trillion euros. With an aggregate GDP of more than 14.4 trillion euros, the total foreign trade of these countries represents almost 55% of GDP. In addition to trade in goods within the ASCAME region, investments between ASCAME member countries amount to approximately EUR 1.95 trillion.
ASCAME’s 40th anniversary institutional event included several special sessions. The first one discussed the future of Chambers of Commerce and the drive towards digitalisation and Chambers 4.0. ASCAME announced that it will promote a strategic programme aimed at helping Chambers to chart the right course for a new era of business.
The 27+27 session was also held within the framework of the organisation of the COP27 in Sharm el Sheikh. In this session, one of the main topics discussed in depth was the role played by the Chambers of Commerce and by the private sector to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The conversation was held around three axis: the definition of a sustainable regional programme, the promotion of green energies and the business opportunities in the decarbonisation of the Mediterranean economy.
Moreover, as a strategic commitment of ASCAME to the incorporation of women into the regional economy, the 40th anniversary included the celebration of the 14th Mediterranean Forum of Women Entrepreneurs. As always, it was organised by ASCAME together with the Association of Businesswomen Organisations of the Mediterranean (AFAEMME).
Another focal point for the regional economy and integration was presented in a session about the Mediterranean ports. It highlighted the experience acquired by the Port of Barcelona, the Suez Canal and the Port of Alexandria in this important work.
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Edmonton, AB T5J 3N4
MatrikonOPC provides equipment data connectivity products based on the OPC standard. The MatrikonOPC promise is to empower customers with reliable data access to all major automation vendors’ systems from native device connectivity to enterprise wide visibility, provide practical OPC training and deliver superior client care. MatrikonOPC builds close relationships with its customers to best address their business and technical needs. With offices in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, MatrikonOPC provides local presence on a global scale. MatrikonOPC is a vendor neutral connectivity supplier.
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SYDNEY: Two of Australia’s six states were in lockdown on Tuesday as the COVID-19 Delta variant spread, with Victoria extending its lockdown for seven days and South Australia announcing a week long lockdown, while Sydney was in a five-week lockdown.
Australia’s most populous state New South Wales (NSW), of which Sydney is the capital, is battling the largest COVID-19 outbreak, with total cases exceeding 1,400.
NSW authorities reported a slight slowdown in new cases on Tuesday, with the state in its fourth week of lockdown. NSW reported 78 locally acquired cases, down from 98 a day earlier.
“We are seeing more hospitalizations, more admissions to ICU, more people on ventilators — we have to stop the spread of COVID,” NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant said in Sydney on Tuesday, referring to intensive care units (ICU).
At least 21 of the new cases were infectious while still in the community, a number that authorities said must be close to zero in order for lockdown restrictions to be lifted.
A five-day snap lockdown in Victoria state was due to end Tuesday night, but authorities said the lockdown would need to be extended seven days.
“There are chains of transmission that are not yet contained that we don’t know about and if we would open up we would see how quickly this runs, we see how challenging this can become in a very short space of time,” Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews said in Melbourne on Tuesday.
“The speed with which this has moved through the Victorian community confirms that we did the right thing to lock down, and it also sadly confirms that we need more time.”
Nine locally acquired cases were detected in Victoria from 13 a day earlier, in line with a downward trend and taking total cases to more than 80. Of the new cases, all but one was linked to the current outbreak, officials said.
Virus-exposed locations in Victoria have risen to more than 300 since the first cases were detected a week ago linked to a team of infectious furniture movers from Sydney.
The state of South Australia entered a snap seven-day lockdown after identifying new Delta cases. Authorities have so far identified five cases linked to the current cluster.
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How do I discuss politics with my girlfriend?
My girlfriend is very opinionated and passionate politically. The issue is that we fall on opposite ends of the political spectrum. I always try to avoid the subject with her because she gets very heated and it basically turns into her shouting her views at me. Unfortunately, she really wants to hear exactly what I believe and why, backed up by facts, statistics, etc. I know this is going to be a dicey situation, so any advice?
Sounds like spoiled brat. <br /> <br />Tell her it's not her job or place to try and change your political views or 'correct' your moral standard. Many people believe government has a given, defined role and it's hard to change people's opinion on that. Often political differences are the cause for breakups. This could very well be one of those. If she can't act like a grown up and have a civilized discussion and agree to disagree, she's not worth being your girlfriend. <br /> <br />Tell her to 'debate' someone else. You ain't got time for that. <br /> <br />My wife and I didn't see eye to eye on things when we started dating but both of us have modified / moderated our views over time and very much do see eye to eye these days. But if I would have ever told her we're going to debate and she better have facts, she would have rightfully called me an asshole and told me to fvck off.
So one day you guys start talking politics for the first time. She realizes that your views are totally different. This is a passionate subject for her. She can't understand how you could ever find that party anything but absurd like her. She wants to change your mind. She gets so pissed she ends up screaming at you. <br /> <br />Sound about right so far? <br /> <br />Who in the f*ck following that first exchange would even want to recreate it? Who thinks yelling is an enjoyable evening activity? <br />Tell her forget it. You're not interested. You don't want to. You are not going to do it period end of story.
The problem has nothing to do with politics but the inability to argue without: 1) focusing on winning at all costs, 2) unable to let a statement go, when you disagree with it, 3) polarizing (meaning that if I disagree with them, then they are all wrong and always wrong). These are subtle character flaws or limitations. No amount or rational facts are going to be of any use. <br /> <br />I would have a long discussion of about all sorts of improper arguing techniques and fallacies that people fall under, staying far away from accusing her of any of them to highlighting how people are soiling a discussion of ideas. Maybe she can reflect on her own behaviors, but you cannot be the one to make her realize that, she has to see it herself.
I wouldn't. I'd ask if she'd rather have a boyfriend or a debating society. It's all right for couples to have different passions and not have the same point of view about everything. I actually think it makes for a healthier relationship for each to have interests separate from each other. That's as long as what the other person's off doing without it always ending in a fight. <br /> <br />Unless they're the sort of couple who gets a bit of a thrill out of the passion of a fight. I've an auntie and uncle like that. Not a holiday went by when they didn't each the head off each other. Then we'd find the shagging in a cupboard when we went to get a coat.
If that's the only thing that is 'off' in your relationship and other than that you feel good about it, offer her to create a taboo list - things that you won't do because it upsets one of you. Put politics into that list. No one is perfect and it's about not being afraid to say out loud what you don't like early rather than keep it inside and wait until it blows off. <br /> <br />There are plenty of ways to get her political heat off - forums, debate schools, political blogs etc. just help her rout her energy and passion somewhere where it doesn't affect your relationships.
The two issues for me that WILL ALWAYS be an instant break up is religion and politics because these two topics is where people show how stupid they are especially if they are very strong opinionated about the two. I always keep my religion and poltical views to myself and if I want to say something politcally, I usually say whoever you elect, you (The small guy) are the only loser in any political issue.
In life its better to not discuss politics or religion. Those 2 topics just can have so many differences that its best left alone..............
What does she say after one of these shouting ordeals?
please tell me you are not from the middle east lol .if you are i suggest you never discuss politics.if she is very opinionated its better to steer clear from these topics
Just explain that shouting at you that Hillary is not a crook doesn't make it so. Let her know that screaming that the Russians or Trump or a vast right wing conspiracy is out to get her candidate is false and that it's Hill's own emails and comments that are doing her in. <br /> <br />Then console her with the fact that we WILL have a female president soon enough and that Ivana Trump will make females and Americans proud.
If she can never see that the other person has a potentially valid point, then she's a close-minded person. Be aware of this before progressing further in this relationship. What would happen when other big issues arise (say, with children). Will it be her way or the highway? It's fine to be passionate. It's not fine to be close-minded. For now, talk with her when you are both calm and say you'd like to agree not to discuss politics at all. Say you respect her positions and you hope she can respect yours. If she can't agree to this, then you have your answer. Don't engage with facts, stats, etc. It doesn't sound like she's really listening, but only waiting for a chance to shout you down. This is how many people 'discuss' things. | <urn:uuid:d453f1ba-9fc3-4cd5-8c6c-8e8101bba0f0> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.askmen.com/answers/dating/1634507-how-do-i-discuss-politics-with-my-girlfriend.html | 2023-09-22T10:42:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.98098 | 1,326 |
Newly located on the grange road next to the Applegreen service station. And with over 22 Years experience in the industry and state of the art equipment workshop Manager Mr Neil McCann will ensure your car is in good hands every time you visit. Renowned for his attention to detail, fast turn around and high quality of work Atlas Atlas Body Shop is a one stop solution for all your Auto Body crash repairs. Scratch repairs, dent repairs & panel beating services are just some of the service available. Grab a newspaper or catch up on emails while relaxing in our waiting area.
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AS&E is the controlling owner of the recently announced Super League Washington, D.C., a women’s professional soccer team competing at the highest levels of the sport. The company also serves as controlling owner of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Club, Loudoun United FC. Additionally, AS&E owns and manages four baseball teams: the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate Bowie Baysox, the MLB Draft League Frederick Keys, and Atlantic League baseball team, the Spire City Ghost Hounds, based in Frederick, Maryland. | <urn:uuid:b7b77483-1184-48c8-806c-4e4e5122aadd> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.attainse.com/ | 2023-09-22T10:26:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.940153 | 207 |
Micro Études covers all the main elements of good technique, through short, melodic, and highly focused miniature studies in keys up to four sharps and flats. The emphasis is on mastering the techniques themselves, without the difficulties and anxiety of more complex key signatures.
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Parramatta Eels v Sydney Roosters
Parramatta Stadium, 7:35pm.
Eels $1.80, Roosters $2.02 (Sportingbet)
Eels: Luke Burt, Ryan Morgan, Justin Horo, Ben Smith, Chris Hicks, Jarryd Hayne, Casey McGuire, Tim Mannah, Matt Keating, Fuifui Moimoi, Nathan Hindmarsh (c), Taniela Lasalo, Reni Maitua. Interchange (from): Shane Shackleton, Mitchell Allgood, Pat O’Hanlon, Justin Poore
Roosters: Anthony Minichiello, Sam Perrett, Justin Carney, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Phil Graham, Braith Anasta (c), Mitchell Pearce, Jason Ryles, Jake Friend, Lama Tasi, Brad Takairangi, Aidan Guerra, Boyd Cordner. Interchange: Anthony Mitchell, Mose Masoe, Tinirau Arona, Frank Paul Nuuausala
THERE IS SOMEWHAT OF A CONTRADICTION between the two Friday night games this week. Manly and Melbourne are playing with a chance at 1st on the ladder whilst the Eels are taking on the Roosters in a bid to get off the bottom and avoid their first wooden spoon since 1972. The Eels are 1 point behind the Raiders and the Titans and a win will see them jump both on the ladder. The home ground advantage will help after the Roosters home crowd helped spur them to a comeback victory last week. This week, the Roosters are all on their own in their attempt to grab their 3rd successive win.
The bookies’ odds say it will be close but to me the match up reeks of uncertainty and a good bet is hard to find. With two (and it’s fair to say) poor sides, anything could happen!
This will be Chris Hicks’ 200th NRL game.
Mike’s Best Bet: None
Starting Bank: $2000, Current Bank $2744.73
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May 17 - 19, 2024 Morris Museum, Morristown, NJ, USA
Reserve your hotel for AutomataCon 2024!
July 18, 2023
Contracts have been signed, and we are pleased to announce that AutomataCon will be returning May 17-19, 2024 to the Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey! The hotel room block is available now on the Hotel tab of the web page. Tickets will go on sale in September, and we will provide additional information on vendors and programming applications at that time. Hope to see you next May!
What AutomataCon Is All About
automaton - a moving sculpture that imitates life
AutomataCon is a convention for automaton makers, collectors, and enthusiasts. The goal of the convention is to gather people from around the world to share ideas, build relationships, and grow interest in automata.
Gallery from AutomataCon 2018
Where Friends Reunite
Lectures. Networking. Workshops. Exhibitors. Films. Socializing.
Attendees from 5 continents were represented at AutomataCon 2018
from 10 countries
and 31 US States
enjoyed 28 hours of programming
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While technology has benefitted us in numerous ways, it has taken away something very important for us – the time spent outdoors.
Most people, including children, spend a lot of time indoors using their tech gadgets. They are hardly left with any time to go outdoors, indulge in healthy activities, or simply enjoy the beauty of nature. The lack of accessibility to outdoor places that allow people to do such things is another major factor why many spend time indoors.
Fortunately, Aventura Parks has covered you in this regard. The largest zipline park in Dubai is an ideal spot if you want to spend some time outdoors with your little ones. We have a specialized area called Discovery Play Area for children, where they can indulge in healthy outdoor activities.
While children play and learn at the Discovery Play Area, adults can relax and spend some relaxing time in our beautiful park surrounded by Ghaf trees. Find out more about the Discovery Play Area at Aventura Parks here:
Play and Learn at The Discovery Area – All You Need to Know
Who’s Eligible to Enter Aventura’s Discovery Play Area?
Toddlers and children up to 1.15m tall are eligible to play and learn at the Discovery Area. They can have a fun-filled experience for up to three hours. The packages start from AED 50.
What’s Included in Aventura’s Discovery Play Area?
Aventura’s Discovery Play Area has several fun and engaging activities for children. There’s a treehouse, fountain feature, and climbing structure. Children can also interact with animals at the park. Besides that, the facility includes a miniature rock-climbing wall and a short zipline circuit.
All these facilities foster different skills and play an active role in developing kids’ physical and mental health.
Is the Discovery Play Area Safe for Children?
Yes, it’s absolutely safe for kids. We follow international standard safety protocols to make sure the area is safe for everyone. Special attention is paid to the Discovery Play Area so that kids can freely explore it without any risk of injury.
Besides that, we have a team of playground monitors who observe kids over 4 years old while parents can enjoy the adventure park circuits. However, children below 4 years old have to be accompanied by an adult.
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Our discovery play area is designed to offer numerous benefits for kids. These include:
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Improved Mental Health
When children play outdoors, they are better able to connect to their environment. Studies have also revealed that playing outdoors boosts their mental well-being. And that’s exactly what Aventura promotes.
Just like physical fitness, mental health also gets boosted at Aventura’s Discovery Play Area. Activities in the Discovery Play Area foster sensory development and sharpen mental well-being, making kids strong not only physically but mentally as well.
Improved Motor Skills
The activities in the Discovery Play Area at Aventura Parks also help to improve their kids’ motor skills. This is beneficial for little ones, in particular, as they are better able to coordinate the movements of the body’s muscles to complete a particular task.
Better Emotional Bonding
Different activities at our facility require children to be grouped together and perform different tasks. This teaches them the importance of socializing and team building from an earlier age. Also, they get to engage with domesticated animals. It helps to improve their emotional bonding and instills empathy and compassion in them.
In a nutshell, Aventura’s Discovery Area is the best choice if you want to take your children to an outdoor destination that’s safe, offers abundant fun, and is located amidst natural beauty. Indeed, your little ones will love to discover, learn, and play at the Discovery Play Area of Aventura Parks.
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Kick Me Up! Local Shoe Store in Bali needs a website to show their updated catalog and show address location with google map. Website must be easy to maintain and design must be custom.
Results : Fast and clean website design with WordPress.
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- Adam Eaton, RF
- Aaron Hill, 2B
- Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
- Eric Chavez, 3B
- Martin Prado, LF
- Miguel Montero, C
- Gerardo Parra, RF
- Didi Gregorius, SS
- Randall Delgado, P
Elimination number = 11. That's the number of Diamondbacks losses plus Reds wins which would officially remove us from post-season contention. It's a little different from the division number, pitting us against the Dodgers. That currently sits at 10, and obviously could start shrinking rapidly over the next three games, with each victory for the home side taking two off, because it counts on both sides of the equation. We conceivably could be out of that thing as soon as Friday night, people, with all post-season chances mathematically eliminated the following day. Note sure if that would be preferable to the long, lingering death of all hope.
That said, dammit: beat the Dodgers. Surprised to realize that we actually are ahead in the division series against them, having won seven of the twelve games between us this season. Of course, the last of those seven victories came back on June 12, dropping the Dodgers to a 28-37 record, and expanding our division lead to two games... over the Colorado Rockies. Since then, the good news is, the Diamondbacks have had the second-best record in the division. The bad news? We've gone 35-41, trailing the Dodgers by 19.5 games.
The last series, at Chase in the first half of July, didn't exactly go too well for us. We were outscored 12-2 over the first two games, though at least did make a fight of the finale. Okay, by :"fight", I actually mean "blew a ninth-inning lead and lost in 14", as the Dodgers completed a sweep that took our lead from a season-high 4.5 games, and whittled it back to 1.5. Less than a week later, we were out of first place, and haven't sniffed it since. I suspect, when the story of the 2013 season eventually has its i's dotted and t's crossed [kids, ask your parents what that means], that set will be one of the turning-points. And not in a good way.
Tonight, we'll see if Delgado can keep doing what he has been doing - or, rather, hasn't been doing, with one home-run allowed over his last two starts. Considering the five prior appearances resulted in eight balls not coming back, over only 30 innings, this is a distinct improvement, though his HR/FB rate could still do with some more regression over the final four starts. I'm not certain what Delgado's role will be for the team on Opening Day 2014. It's probably going to depend on whether the team feels the likes of Tyler Skaggs, David Holmberg and (less likely) Archie Bradley are preferable, but if he can keep those HR down (literally), he should be in the mix.
BattleMoses on the recap tonight, if the rebuilding of his 'puter has completed in time. Hope everyone in Phoenix has managed to stay fairly dry after this morning's deluge: I think we did open the windows for the first time since April, but are now back to the usual hermetically-sealed living environment. Roll on October. | <urn:uuid:a5ee287f-ac65-4c98-ab6d-5d5ea005a26a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.azsnakepit.com/2013/9/9/4712892/diamondbacks-dodgers-preview | 2023-09-22T11:55:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.97522 | 728 |
Stupidity or Freudian slip?
The above poster is an actual graphic from the National Organization For Marriage post today in which Brian Brown(shirt) rants about the Washington same sex marriage repeal attempt.
NOM is trying to play it off that “Mo” stands for “momentum”.
Uh yeah right. Like “Bro” stands for “Bromo Seltzer”
Seriously though folks you’d think that someone who makes a living bashing gays, would have a fucking clue about the slang.
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But then again, when isn’t it a big week for UNC State sports? This team just keeps competing hard and winning in various non-real fun facts. Got to love these kids’ hustle.
On Monday, the NCAA’s website confused NC State’s women’s basketball team with UNC. That’s some vintage UNC State action there. And then this happened during the telecast of a basketball game on a channel that is non-ironically called “TruTV.”
Ah yes, that good old 1982 Final Four in Albuquerque, where North Carolina beat Georgetown 63-62 in the Superdome. I’ll never forget that one. Big game for UNC State alum Michael Jordan who hit an important shot near the end of the contest.
Then we have this tepid and useless PR display from Barack Obama, who released his bracket picks for both the men’s and women’s tournaments. You can see his picks on the women’s side here, but just in case you don’t spot the problem, I have painstakingly outlined it below.
As you can see there is a clear error here, but it is all to the benefit of UNC State athletics, the finest brand of sports that this country has ever seen. | <urn:uuid:50a892e6-5c74-440f-a6b1-44766cf86816> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.backingthepack.com/2017/3/16/14942152/its-been-a-big-week-for-unc-state-sports | 2023-09-22T10:27:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.949849 | 272 |
Published March 3, 2023 - iPad Pro, iPad Air or iPad Pro - learn which iPad suits you best and how to get the most out of your budget when you buy refurbished.
Do you want to buy an iPad but feel a bit overwhelmed by the selection? No problem, we put together a list of the best refurbished iPads for you, which will not only impress you with their performance but also with their low price.
In general, you should think about what you want to do with the iPad before purchasing: is it more for personal use or do you also want to do a lot of your work with it?
Which size is sufficient for you: 9.7", 10.5", 11" or 12.9"? If you're not sure, and you can't go to a shop right now, use this simple trick: cut out the different sizes from a cardboard box and hold them in your hand one by one. Which one feels good? Which one fits in your bag?
How much memory do you need on an iPad? Most new models offer different memory sizes: 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB. Note: not all models offer all storage sizes. If you're more into surfing and streaming series, you won't need more than 64GB. But if you use larger applications or edit films, you shouldn't buy an iPad with less than 256 GB. Otherwise, you'll quickly reach the limits of your iPad's storage.
Now that you know what to look out for, let's dive into our top 4 refurbished iPads of 2023!
The 2018 iPad 9.7" is the 6th generation of the classic iPad range. Up until this model, users could only use the Apple Pencil on the Pro version, but it is now finally possible on the standard iPad model. The Apple Pencil gives you more versatility for different tasks like graphic design, taking handwritten notes and easily jumping back and forth between apps. The Retina display has a resolution of 2,048 x 1,536 pixels, giving you a clear, bright and vibrant display.
How much is a refurbished iPad 6? At the time of writing this, you can buy the 6th generation iPad from 2018 starting around $120 and save more than 50% compared to the original price. Prices vary depending on the condition and storage capacity (32 and 128 GB). Note: The Apple Pen is not included and must be purchased separately.
Conclusion: With the iPad 6 you get a practical and handy iPad that is still supported by iOS software updates for about another year. For private use and as an entry-level model or for online teaching, the iPad 6 with its 9.7" screen is absolutely a great buy.
Now let's move on to the 2019 iPad 7, which marks the 7th generation. Starting in 2019, Apple began making the iPad slightly larger. So instead of 9.7", the iPad 7 has a screen size of 10.2". The touch button is still there, so you'll have the original iPad vibe. The battery lasts just under 13 hours when playing back video with an average brightness.
Some users find the thick edges a bit old-fashioned, but the aesthetic is just fine in our opinion. If you are a fan of the iPhone 8 or iPhone SE 2020, you will also be happy with the iPad 7. If you want a bezel-less design, you have to go in the direction of the iPad Air or iPad Pro. The current cost of an iPad 7 refurbished with 32 GB of memory starts around $184 - depending on the condition and color availability.
Conclusion: If you don't own an iPad yet and 9.7" is a little too small for you, then the 7th generation iPad is the perfect model for you. The low price and A10 chip, which is also in the iPhone 7, still allows you to run your applications smoothly in 2023 at a reasonable cost.
Between the iPad Air 3 and its predecessor lie a proud 5 years, in which a lot has happened in the iPad world. Many iPad fans complained that the gap between the Pro and the normal iPad had become too wide. Apple finally closed it in 2019 with the introduction of the iPad Air 3. Its display size grew from 9.7 to 10.5" and yet did not lose its elegant and slim design. Inside is the A12 processor from the iPhone XS, which is plenty fast for most users.
The iPad Air supports the more powerful Bluetooth 5.0, whereas the standard iPad only supports version 4.2. Another advantage that the Air has over the normal iPad is that the display has an anti-reflective coating and thus reflects less in bright light. In addition, the iPad Air 3 scores with True Tone technology: this means that the screen display adjusts automatically to ambient light.
Conclusion: The iPad Air 3 is simply a great iPad - light, slim and full of power. For all those who want something more than just surfing, this is a great option to experience some of Apple's newer age technology without breaking the bank.
The iPad Pro 12.9" is now in its 5th generation, and is updated almost annually by Apple. Our recommendation, looking at the price-performance ratio, is the iPad Pro 3, which was launched at the end of 2018.
What are the differences between the iPad Pro 3 and iPad Pro 4? There have been some improvements, like the increase to 6 GB of RAM or the use of the A12Z Bionic processor, but honestly, the 3rd generation A12X Bionic processor will run all your apps just as fast and you won't notice a difference in everyday use. Both models have 1 TB storage options and both are equipped with the Retina Display. The 2nd generation Apple Pen is also compatible with both generations. The refurbished 3rd generation iPad Pro with 64 GB is currently priced starting at $465 on Back Market - in other words, you can save around 30% compared to a new device.
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Is your little one a fan of epic adventures, laughter, and daring capers? Look no further! Get ready to dive into a world of excitement as we unveil the ultimate guide to hosting an unforgettable “Epic Tales of Captain Underpants” birthday party.
Invitations that Pop!
Before the fun begins, let’s talk invitations! We’ve got a surprise up our sleeves that’ll blow your little guests’ minds – themed invitations that capture the essence of the epic escapades.
Picture this: a vibrant invitation showcasing the iconic cape and underwear over pants combo, hinting at the hilarity that’s to come. Get ready to set the tone for an adventure-packed celebration!
How to Download
- What you need to do is click (left-click) the preview image.
- You should see a new page popped-up in your display, then you need to “right-click” the image and select “Save image as”
- Locate the destination folder, or just leave it as it is. Then “Enter” to start the download process.
Please note this, all files/materials have been included in that package, so once it’s finished, you are able to customize it right away.
Transforming Your Space
Now, onto transforming your party space into a world straight out of Captain Underpants’ wildest dreams. Deck the halls with bold colors, larger-than-life comic book cutouts, and of course, an abundance of capes and underwear (clean, of course!).
Create an atmosphere that’s bound to excite every young superhero enthusiast as soon as they step through the door.
Superhero Training Camp
No epic party is complete without some action-packed activities! Set up a Superhero Training Camp where the young guests can refine their superhero skills.
From an obstacle course that rivals the most daring feats, to creative crafts that inspire their inner illustrators, each activity will channel the energy and spirit of Captain Underpants himself.
Get your Lilo & Stitch invitations for your next birthday party here!
Fueling the Adventure
After all that training, it’s time to refuel! Get creative with a buffet of “Underpants Delights.” Think underwear-shaped cookies, cupcakes adorned with capes, and sandwiches cut out in heroic shapes.
Don’t forget the “Power Punch” – a vibrant, fruity concoction that’ll keep those young superheroes hydrated and ready for more action.
The cake, a highlight of every party! Go all out with a show-stopping Captain Underpants-themed cake. Imagine a cake that showcases the caped crusader bursting out of a comic book page, ready to save the day (and satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth!). Every slice will be a slice of adventure.
Favors to Remember
As the party draws to a close, send your little heroes home with unforgettable party favors. Consider comic books, mini capes, and even a playful pair of superhero-themed underwear to keep the laughter alive long after the party ends.
So, there you have it – your guide to hosting the most epic “Captain Underpants” birthday bash! From dynamic decorations to superhero training and a cake that steals the show, every element is designed to make your child’s special day truly memorable.
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12 Golf Photo Cupcakes
Score a taste victory with our 12 personalised golf photo cupcakes! Handcrafted and themed for golf lovers. Order now for a winning celebration and get FREE next day UK delivery or pick a date in advance! Upload their photo to these cupcakes for the perfect set! | <urn:uuid:54651146-a774-42fb-982f-ed3f9ca9fc12> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.bakerdays.com/12-golf-photo-cupcakes | 2023-09-22T12:42:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.917925 | 100 |
The biggest surprise was in corn. First, the department unexpectedly raised its estimate of 2011 corn production by 48 million bus, to 12,358 million bus. The higher production estimate was attributed to a larger harvested area and stronger yields than earlier estimated. The production estimate was particularly surprising in view of the fact the U.S.D.A. steadily reduced its estimate of the U.S. corn crop since the August Crop Production report, and the trade expected yet another decrease.
Because of the larger corn crop estimate and indications corn feeding in September-November was below expectations, the U.S.D.A. estimated Dec. 1 stocks of corn at 9.64 billion bus, which, while down 4% from a year earlier, were about 240 million bus larger than trade expectations.
Before last week’s drop, corn futures prices rallied about 80c a bu in the past couple of months largely on concerns about dryness in South America (the U.S.D.A. lowered its forecast for Argentina’s corn crop by 3 million tonnes, to 26 million tonnes). But the larger U.S. supply tempered concerns U.S. and world stocks would fall uncomfortably low before the next U.S. harvest. The U.S.D.A. forecast the U.S. carryover of corn on Sept. 1, 2012, at 846 million bus, down just 2 million bus from the December projection, down 25% from 1,128 million bus in 2011 but up more than 90 million bus from the average trade forecasts.
The U.S.D.A. forecast the carryover of wheat on June 1, 2012, at 870 million bus, down 8 million bus from the December projection, up 8 million bus from 2011 and compared with the average of pre-report trade forecasts at around 830 million bus. The U.S.D.A. forecast the carryover of soybeans on Sept. 1, 2012, at 275 million bus, up 45 million bus from the December projection, up 60 million bus from 2011 and compared with the average of pre-report trade forecasts at around 227 million bus. | <urn:uuid:7cfc4dbf-3c95-4a92-a1a1-948502d66944> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.bakingbusiness.com/articles/36202-unexpectedly-bearish-u-s-d-a-reports-pressure-prices | 2023-09-22T10:35:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.955239 | 443 |
It's not long now.
This week marks the busiest week in the history of the UFC. Three consecutive nights of fighting culminating in two title fights back to back. Firstly the welterweight bout between Chris Wiedmann and Luke Rockhold and, more importantly, the fight that everyone has been waiting over a year for, Conor McGregor vs Jose Aldo.
Those of us not lucky enough to be in Las Vegas for the fight are now looking to plan how exactly they will watch the fight. Many are wondering things like where can I watch McGregor Aldo or what time is McGregor Aldo on? Never fear because Balls is here with your guide to UFC 194.
What time does the fight start?
The fight itself does not start until the small hours because of the time difference and the number of fights that are on the card before McGregor and Aldo. An initial estimate of 5:30 in the morning has been set but depending on how the fights before hand go it could start anytime between five and 6 in the morning.
How can I watch the fight?
You have a number of different options regards actually watching the fight. Firstly there is the option of going out to watch it. This may prove difficult as many venues do not have the licence to be open that early in the morning but there are a number of venues across the country that are hosting events for the fight. Secondly, you could gather your friends and watch the action live on BT Sport. Their coverage starts at one in the morning so get comfortable for the five hour UFC marathon. | <urn:uuid:14501f1d-6ec1-4519-9e6c-71734206533f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.balls.ie/mma/what-time-is-mcgregor-aldo-on-318552 | 2023-09-22T11:26:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.957836 | 315 |
When the scandal involving then-Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh’s self-published children’s books broke last spring, she was adamant she had done nothing wrong. Any issues concerning her little-known side business selling the clumsily edited “Healthy Holly” series could be explained by sloppiness, not corruption, she argued.
Why hadn’t she fully disclosed her business dealings? An aide must have messed up her ethics forms, she said. Why hadn’t she printed thousands of the books as ordered? A different associate had taken ill, she explained. Why were so many books missing? The Baltimore school system must be to blame for losing them, she insisted.
“I never intended to do anything that could not stand up to scrutiny," the Democrat said at a City Hall news conference at the height of the scandal. “I do hope that we find out from the school system where the rest of those books are.”
To some supporters, this line of argument made sense. Pugh was busy running a city of more than 600,000 people. You could understand her making some honest mistakes in her sideline, they said.
But Thursday’s hearing in U.S. District Court in Baltimore made clear Pugh’s business failings were no honest mistakes. She pleaded guilty to four federal felonies. And over the course of a nearly two-hour hearing, prosecutors laid out in detail how Pugh had pressured prominent local organizations and businesses to pay her roughly $800,000 for her children’s books.
She never printed many of them and double-sold others, using the money to benefit herself, including by orchestrating illegal straw donations to her campaign for mayor. Then she created bogus documents to cover her trail, lying to the IRS and paying just a small portion of the taxes she owed.
City Councilman John Bullock said he was taken aback by the “calculated nature” of the former mayor’s scheme. “The double-counting of books. The falsifying of documents. The willful nature of it was shocking.”
Bullock, who lives in the same West Baltimore district as Pugh, called the scandal “a real black eye for the city.”
He added, "It’s unfortunate for her life journey to end this way.”
Pugh, 69, a Democrat, pleaded guilty to four counts of tax evasion and conspiracy to commit fraud, publicly acknowledging wrongdoing involving her book deals for the first time since The Baltimore Sun began exposing them in March.
“Ms. Pugh sincerely apologizes to all of those that she let down, most especially the citizens of Baltimore whom she had the honor to serve in multiple capacities for decades,” said her attorney, Steven Silverman.
Under a plea deal, prosecutors will drop seven other counts. But the charges to which Pugh pleaded guilty include the sweeping allegations in the initial indictment — that she knowingly sought to defraud purchasers of her books, reap the financial and political benefits, and pay little or no taxes on the windfall.
Pugh sold books to some of the most prominent organizations in Baltimore, all of whom do business with either city or state governments, including the University of Maryland Medical System, health care provider Kaiser Permanente, insurer CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, the nonprofit Associated Black Charities and Columbia businessman J.P. Grant, head of the financial company Grant Capital Management.
“When people are of a certain stature, people tend to trust them,” said state Sen. Jill P. Carter, a Baltimore Democrat whose legislation to reform contracting practices at the medical system helped prompt The Sun’s investigation. "Many people may not question, ‘Is this right?’ ”
Maryland U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur said that based on the guidelines agreed to in the plea deal, the suggested sentence for Pugh is around five years in prison. Her sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 27. The judge is not bound to follow the sentencing recommendation.
The conviction means Pugh will lose her state pension under regulations saying that lawmakers convicted of a felony committed during their time in the General Assembly are no longer eligible for retirement pay from the taxpayers. Pugh’s pension is at least $1,123 a month from her 11 years serving as a state delegate and senator from 2005 to 2016.
In addition to Pugh, federal prosecutors have secured a guilty plea in the Healthy Holly case from one of her longtime aides, Gary Brown Jr., who confessed to a range of actions he and Pugh took to illegally profit from her book sales.
In the indictment, prosecutors said Pugh and Brown conspired to inflate her campaign finance account through illegal means by using money from the book sales. The two believed that if the voters learned that Pugh had put her own money into the campaign, “she would appear desperate,” so they made contributions in other people’s names in violation of Maryland election law.
When state prosecutors convicted Brown of violating state election laws in 2017, Pugh kept him on at a job in City Hall, praising him as a “good employee.” Answering questions from reporters at the time, Pugh said she didn’t know where the money he donated to her campaign came from and hadn’t looked into it.
Ralph Moore, a longtime Baltimore activist, says he thinks Pugh’s cheating helped her win a close election for mayor in 2016. Pugh defeated former mayor Sheila Dixon by less than 2 percentage points in the Democratic primary.
In addition to the straw donations from Brown, state prosecutors fined a political slate funded by former Baltimore County Executive James T. Smith Jr. $3,000 for making an unlawful $100,000 loan to Pugh in the final days of the primary.
"Anybody can win if you don’t play fair. It was wrong. It was illegitimate,” Moore said.
Moore, who supported Dixon, said what really irks him is how Pugh attacked Dixon, who was forced from office in 2010 after being found guilty of embezzling gift cards intended for the needy and was seeking a comeback in 2016. A political action committee backing Pugh circulated a flyer with a doctored photo of Dixon that made it look like a police mug shot, contrasted with a picture of Pugh wearing pearls.
“She said some pretty vicious things about Sheila, including that doctored mug shot,” Moore said. “While you’re out doing your crooked thing, you’re accusing somebody else?”
Pugh’s guilty plea also makes clear she repeatedly made false statements to reporters about her book sales.
She claimed in March that the medical system approached her about buying the books, but admitted Thursday that she had first raised the issue. She initially told The Sun she had no other large buyers of the books apart from the hospital network. And she claimed she had paid all her taxes.
In a March press conference at City Hall, where she displayed a line of Healthy Holly baby clothing, Pugh insisted any issues with her side business were “unintended.” By May, amid the continued uproar, she had resigned as mayor.
Outside the courthouse Thursday, Hur described Pugh’s book business as a “complex and sophisticated fraud scheme."
“Law enforcement will continue to be vigilant for evidence of fraud and corruption,” he warned.
Baltimore officials are now wondering how they can best move forward as a city.
Maryland Policy & Politics
Carter, who is running for Congress, says the ordeal underscores the need to move away from the private financing of campaigns. She noted the revelations have already prompted widespread change, but said more needs to be done.
The medical system accepted the resignations of CEO Robert A. Chrencik and four other executives when it came out that they paid Pugh $500,000 for the children’s books but never checked on whether they were printed or delivered. The General Assembly passed sweeping legislation that demanded the resignation of the hospital network’s entire board of directors.
But the case also underscores how the country needs to move away from a “pay-to-play” political system in which politicians and powerful donors do each other favors, Carter said.
Del. Robbyn Lewis, a Democrat who represents Southeast Baltimore, said there’s also a lesson for voters, lawmakers and business people: If something feels wrong, speak out.
“We must choose ethical, competent leaders,” Lewis said in an interview after Pugh’s conviction. “We have to expect more because we deserve more. I think we can have better leadership, but we have to demand it.”
Lewis said the city has been reeling since the unrest of 2015 when Freddie Gray died of injuries suffered in police custody and the murder rate shot up to over 300 killings a year, followed by the convictions of former Police Commissioner Darryl De Sousa for tax fraud and now Pugh.
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Open Kitchen Shelving Ideas
Upcycling and bringing something back to life are one of my favorite things. Plus, when upcycling, I can creatively make it my own. Also, I spend a lot of time reading DIY, Upcycling, and watching makeover shows like HGTV. When we designed our new home, we added quite a bit of open shelving and open shelving cabinets. Therefore, when our house was built, we had open kitchen shelving installed, open shelving cabinets in bathrooms, and open shelving cabinets in the laundry room.
In addition, some DIY open shelving kitchen wood is old barn wood that we sanded down, sealed, and incorporated into our open shelving. Below is a list of open floating kitchen shelves and open shelving cabinet ideas that we hope will inspire you and maybe give you some ideas on how to incorporate open shelving in your home. Open shelving or pull-out shelves are also excellent for keeping an organized kitchen, pantry, or bathroom.
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Open Kitchen Shelving and Bathroom Open Shelving
I have seen people do amazing things with my favorite trends: floating kitchen shelves, rustic industrial shelving, and stainless steel shelves. Further, I love open shelves, the convenience they offer storage space, and easy accessibility. Plus, not only do they offer handiness, but also the way these open shelves look. What is nice about open shelving is that you can install them in every room in your home, including the open bathroom shelving, halls, bedrooms, and living areas. Finally, regardless of your preference of home theme, rustic, farmhouse, industrial, or minimalist open shelving or open cabinets look fantastic. You can store small appliances on a shelf with open shelving for easy access. Also, create a coffee bar with your favorite coffee maker.
Rustic Farmhouse Bathroom Open Shelving. Simply amazing!
Kitchen shelves instead of cabinets
Going back, when we were building our home, we realized one of the highest expense is cabinetry. However, we opted to go with some open shelving, and it saved us quite a bit of money. Moreover, if we decide we want to have cabinets installed it will be easy to do. Below are some of my favorite floating open shelving kitchen ideas. If open floating shelves are not an option, and you have enough free kitchen space, you can incorporate open kitchen shelving or an open shelf cabinet.
Small kitchens with open shelving, Floating shelving, Kitchen shelves instead of cabinets, and open shelves cabinet.
Open Cabinet Concept - Very Convenient
One of my favorite uses for open kitchen shelving is for everyday use plates and cups. Furthermore, this must-have is convenient, and it opens the kitchen up. Any open shelves are great for those who entertain. Moreover, it is nice to have all your kitchen items where they are easy-to-grab all the time. Family and Guests will effortlessly find whatever they need, and they will not be opening all your cabinets.
Small Kitchen Open Kitchen Shelving
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The cabinet on Tuesday resolved that cash-strapped Thai Airways International (THAI) would file for bankruptcy at the Central Bankruptcy Court in order to work out its rehabilitation plan.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said it was the best course to help the troubled airline back onto its feet. Under the rehabilitation plan, THAI would not receive financial assistance from the government and its 20,000-member staff would not be laid off.
"It is a difficult decision but it is in the national and public interest," he said.
The other two options -- that the government decided against -- were to find money for the airline and to let it go bankrupt on its own, he said.
The prime minister also said that it had been difficult to rehabilitate THAI because there were legal restrictions under labour and state enterprise laws.
To send the airline to the Central Bankruptcy Court was the best choice and there would be many subsequent procedures to solve the internal problems at the enterprise, Gen Prayut said.
"Today it is time to show the courage to undergo the rehabilitation process at the court. Today Thailand and countries worldwide face a crisis. Thailand must spend money to help people, farmers, SMEs, wage earners, self-employed people and those who work hard for their families," he said.
"The Covid problem is not yet over. The most serious issue is the survival of the people of Thailand. I do not know when they can return to normal work. This is a crisis that will continue in the future."
Gen Prayut said that THAI would continue operating.
"With professional management, it will regain its strength. Its staff will keep their jobs and it will be restructured. The court will decide the details," he said.
Acting THAI president Chakkrit Parapuntakul said the airline would not go bankrupt but would carry out its rehabilitation plan effectively. Pending the rehabilitation process, the airline would continue with its normal service, he said.
According to the Stock Exchange of Thailand, THAI's assets were recorded at 256 billion baht at the end of last year while its total debts stood at 245 billion baht. The airline's debt-to-equity ratio has skyrocketed to 21:1.
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These days, most people try to find ways to outsource work. This is done either through accounting services firms or any other financial service provider.
Small businesses make more sense to outsource accounting work than to set up their own accounting section.
This is because maintaining a bookkeeping division can be expensive. Hiring accountants, training personnel, and buying accounting software can be cumbersome and costly.
Therefore, outsourcing accounting work is one of the best options for small and medium-sized businesses.
Why Do Companies Outsource Accounting Work?
Outsourced Accounting Services eliminate the need to set up or maintain a dedicated subdivision for accounting.
Thus, outsourcing accounting work for your company has the following benefits:
- It helps cut costs by around 40-50%
- It gives round-the-clock, real-time access to all accounts
- It can help boost the bottom line due to a lower number of employees
- Time and effort can be saved because staff need not be trained or hired
- It assures the quality of financial services provided
These are the reasons why most small companies or new enterprises prefer to use accounting outsourcing services to run their business.
This new wave is currently popular in India as well. The following accounting services can be outsourced in India:
- Invoice generation services – Companies provide services that help with invoice generation. This involves making lists of all receipts and purchases. It contains important information like balance, due date, etc.
- Generating accounts receivable reports – Accounts receivable tells you how much a business holds up cash flow because of unpaid dues from clients. Agencies offer services to generate accounts receivable reports.
- Tracking accounts receivable services – It is very important for any business, big or small, to keep track of their accounts receivable. This service can be outsourced to external companies.
- Trial balance preparation – A trial balance is a sheet that contains the balance of all ledgers compiled into debit and credit columns. It is a very important financial statement that every company needs to keep track of.
- P&L accounts services – A profit and loss statement (P&L statement) needs to be maintained to summarize the revenues, costs, and losses incurred by a business. Companies regularly outsource P&L accounts services from external accounting firms.
- Tracking accounts payable services – Accounts payable refers to the amount of cash that a company owes a supplier for any goods or services.
- Payroll processing services – Payroll refers to any compensation that is given to employees for their work. Payroll processing is done to maintain a record of total wage earnings, payment delivery, and payroll tax filings.
- General ledger maintenance services – A general ledger is an accounting sheet that keeps track of all financial transactions.
- Compilation of tax returns services – One of the most crucial statements a company needs to prepare is its tax returns filings. Several accounting firms offer these services with dedicated divisions to file tax returns.
India is well-known for having an abundance of world-class accounting firms. A lot of foreign companies also outsource their accounting work to India.
Indian accounting firms cover all accounting segments and have well-rounded expertise in several different areas of bookkeeping.
Several leading accounting agencies in India offer accounting services. Doing your homework before outsourcing any work to an external agency is important.
It is important that the company is top-rated and has an excellent track record for its services.
It is also important to remember the number of years the company has been in the business. The more reputed the company is, the better.
Networking is one of the easiest ways to establish contacts in any field or business.
Networking with people in the industry can help turn social connections into clients or coworkers.
Expanding your network is the best way to initiate deals. These deals can lead to promising future outcomes.
What Does a Client Look For?
If you are looking to find work for yourself, you must note what a client expects from you.
In addition to basic accounting skills, most clients look for:
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to do transactional work
- Data analytics skills
- Strategic advisory skills
- Business strategy
- Communication skills
- Business acumen
- Ambitious and driven mindset
- Ability to work in a team environment
The best way to get noticed is to build a strong profile. Working in an accounting company is a good starting point.
But even if you haven’t, establishing your expertise by working in the field is a great way to start.
Experience and recommendations will help build a profile that helps you get noticed by a client. Moreover, it is also important to market yourself and does adequate research before starting your work.
There are several reasons why companies outsource accounting work. This is especially so in the case of India, where there is a wide talent pool and abundant resources to choose from.
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US TREASURY SECURITY
Treasury securities, also called Treasuries, are debt instruments issued by the U.S. Department of Treasury and backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
U.S. Government securities are attractive to investors because they are free of default risk, benefit from state and local tax exemption, and are among the most liquid of financial instruments. Before the development of the European bond market due to the creation of the EMU, the U.S. market was the largest in the word in terms of volume, followed by the Japanese, Italian, German and French markets. In the U.S.A., market participants can rapidly execute large-volume transactions for government debt, and the spread between ask and bid price is low if compared with other sectors of the bond market. These conditions ensure one of the highest degrees of liquidity in the Treasury securities markets worldwide. There are two categories of Treasury securities: coupon securities and discount securities. The first type pays interest every six months, plus principal at maturity. Discount securities pay a contractually fixed amount at maturity (face value or maturity value). The positive spread between the face value and the issue value represents the corresponding returns. The categories of Treasury Securities available are Treasury Bills, Treasury Notes, Treasury Bonds and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). Even if the Treasury does not issue zero-coupon bonds, these are purchased by investment and banking firms that are allowed to create their own receipt using the process of coupon stripping. These receipts are generally referred to as Stripped US Treasury Zero Bonds. The auctions for Treasury securities are run by the US Federal Reserve of New York and the Bureau of Public Debt (BPD) in Washington D.C. and they are based on the competitive bidding method. Typically, a high volume of Treasury securities is purchased at auction by "primary dealers" through the submission of competitive bids. However, competitive bidding is limited to 35% of the issue amount for each bidder, to ensure a sufficient level of competition in the secondary market. Non-competitive tenders are also admitted. Generally, non-competitive tenders are submitted by small investors and individuals, because in this way they are guaranteed to receive the full amount of the security bid and not to pay any commission fees to a dealer. However, non-competitive bidders must accept the discount rate determined at auction and cannot purchase more than a face amount of $5 million. The highest bids on a yield basis are allocated their requests in full followed by the remaining bids until the fixed amount of bonds is completely allocated. The highest bids are offered at the lowest price, known as the stop yield. If an investor submits a bid that is higher in yield than the stop yield, it is said to be "shut out" because he/she does not obtain any of the new issue, while the winners are awarded at the highest yield accepted (no winner’s curse). Since November 1998 this method, generally referred to as single price-auction or "Dutch auction", has substituted the multiple price-auction for all auctions run by the U.S. Treasury. The auction frequency and the maturity of issues are decided by the U.S Department of Treasury. Until the 1970s, Treasury auctions regarded exclusively the sale of the shortest-term government security, Treasury bills. Eventually, the auction process gradually encompassed notes and bonds. Currently, there are Treasury bills auctions in three-month and six-month maturities, and Treasury notes auction notes in two-year, five-year and ten-year maturities.
The auction officially starts with the diffusion of the Treasury public announcement by most major newspapers, the financial press, and television stations. Once an auction is announced, the bidding begins. Bids are kept sealed until the auction date and may be submitted through a broker, dealer, or other financial institution, or electronically with an established account through the Treasury Automated Auction Processing System (TAAPS) and through Treasury Direct (http://www.treasurydirect.gov/tdhome.htm.) or Legacy Treasury Direct. Finally, the auction is closed and the results (stop yield, price, quantity of security awarded and allocated to non-competitive tenders, median yield bid and the bid-to-cover ratio) are communicated by the Treasury and the issuance of the new securities begins. The secondary market for treasuries is an over- the- counter (OTC) market where primary dealers conclude transactions with the general investing public and other institutions. In general, for Treasuries, settlements occur on the business day after the transaction day ("next day" settlement). Treasuries can be also traded in the secondary market prior to the Treasury issue date (wi-market). In general, dealer firms make use of repurchase agreements (repo) to finance their inventories or to cover their short positions. Repo market is usually preferred to bank financing because it allows cost savings.
FABOZZI F., MODIGLIANI F. and JONES F. (2010), Foundation of Financial Markets and Institutions, Pearson International Edition.
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1 Corinthians 15:45–49
‘The spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and after that the spiritual. The first man was of the dust of the earth; the second man is of heaven.’(vv46–47)
In learning how to live the Christian life we’re given two examples – Adam and Jesus, the first and the last Adam. Whilst the first introduced death and decay into humanity, the second illustrated the possibility of heaven on earth. There is a way of living that reflects God’s character on earth, but this turns on our personal decisions.
Augustine of Hippo (AD 354–430) wrote, ‘First comes the clay that is only fit to be thrown away, with which we must begin but in which we need not remain. Afterwards comes what is fit for us, that into which we can be gradually moulded and in which, when moulded, we may remain’. Change is a process, one that requires our personal leadership. It is not simply a decision to follow Jesus, but an ongoing series of decisions that determine our standing in God.
Being moulded is an excellent analogy for the Christian life. God is the master potter and we’re the clay on His wheel, always subject to regular reshaping until ready to be fired and fulfil our shape’s purpose, just as a jug carries fluid and a plate holds food. The exciting thing is that none of us knows what shape God has in mind for our life. Only by yielding to the hands of the master potter can we be assured of being moulded into that shape and fulfilling our purpose on earth. Even more encouraging is that our mortality shows our humanity, whilst our obedience reveals the divine source of our life.
SCRIPTURE TO CONSIDER: Isa. 29:13–16; Jer. 18:1–10; Rom. 6:1–14; 2 Cor. 5:16–21.
AN ACTION TO TAKE: Who is God shaping you into? And for what purpose? Agree to allow the master potter to shape and equip you for His service.
A PRAYER TO MAKE: ‘Lord, help me to walk in freedom, for I delight in Your commands because I love them. Amen.’ (Psa. 119:45–48)
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Peter King is a New Zealand editor, researcher and broadcaster. Peter edited the magazine of the Institution of Professional Engineers, New Zealand; the science and technology section of the National Business Review; and deputy edited the Dominion IT pages. He currently manages and conducts research for the New Zealand Automobile Association. His interests include economics; history; geography; travel, amateur linguistics and philosophy. Peter is married, has four sons, and lives in Wellington, New Zealand. | <urn:uuid:37a9f954-2cc7-42f7-8ec4-85337204d47d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/initiation-peter-king/1122657182?ean=9781329518674 | 2023-09-22T13:12:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.950086 | 324 |
When Amber Green is offered a new job and a chance to move to a tropical paradise, she says yes and packs her bags, leaving her old life behind. Or so she thinks…
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Early Orthodontic Treatment for Children
What is the difference between early orthodontic treatment and regular orthodontic treatment, and why might my child need early treatment? How will early treatment benefit my child in the long-run?
The Canadian Association of Orthodontists recommends that children see an orthodontist as early as age seven. At this point we can evaluate whether your little one might need orthodontic treatment.
Early treatment (also known as Phase-One) typically begins around age eight or nine. Phase-Two can begin around age 11 or older. The goal of early treatment is to correct the growth of the jaw and certain bite problems, such as an underbite or a crossbite. Early treatment helps to make room for permanent teeth and may lessen the need for extractions in the future.
How to tell if your child may need early orthodontic treatment
- Early or late loss of baby teeth (your child should typically start losing teeth around age five, and will have all his or her permanent teeth around age 13)
- Difficulty chewing and/or biting
- Mouth breathing
- Your little one continues sucking a thumb after age five
- Speech impediments
- Protruding teeth (the top teeth and the bottom teeth extend away from each other)
- Teeth that don’t come together in a normal manner or even at all
- Shifting of the jaw when your child opens or closes the mouth (crossbites)
- Crowded front teeth around age seven or eight
What causes orthodontic problems, and how will early prevention benefit my youngster?
Orthodontic problems (malocclusions) such as crowding, too much space between the teeth, jaw growth problems, and protruding teeth can be inherited or caused by injury to the mouth, early or late loss of baby teeth, thumb-sucking habits, or chronic mouth breathing.
Most children will have lost all of their baby teeth by age 13. By the end of their teen years, typically the jaw will have stopped growing. Orthodontic procedures for adults may take more time and involve tooth extraction or oral surgery which may have been avoided had they udergone treatment when they were younger.
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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the Union Territory of India and it involves 572 islands, islets and rocks that are framed by a submarine mountain range in the Bay of Bengal. A large portion of the islands for example roughly around 550 islands are situated in the Andaman region and around 22 islands are situated in the Nicobar. Out of 572 islands, 26 from Andaman and 10 from Nicobar are populated.
The fundamental islands in the Andaman are Land Fall Islands, Middle Andaman, South Andaman, Port Blair and Little Andaman. The principle islands of Nicobar are Great Nicobar, Chowra, Teresa, Nancowrie, Katchal and Little Nicobar. Port Blair is the capital city of this Union Territory. The principle dialects spoken are Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Nicobarese and Telugu.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands encounters a heat and humidity and 86 percent of the land mass is covered by backwoods. There are two particular seasons-summer January-April and blustery season May-December. The best an ideal opportunity to visit is from December to early April.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands are encircled by loads of amazing sea andaman tourism and these islands are similarly about as mainstream as those of Mauritius sea shores, concerning the beautiful excellence These sea shores are really tempting with untamed life asylums, public stops and bunches of eco-the travel industry exercises. Andaman and Nicobar Islands offer practically a wide range of water sports like scuba plunging, yachting, jumping, water-skiing, swimming, boating, travels around the harbor, cruising, kayaking and different games like island outdoors, journeying and that is only the tip of the iceberg. The sightseers can likewise visit the Cellular prison, Ross Island, Viper Island, The Chatham Saw Mill, Marine Museum and Anthropological Museum. Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a grand mix of nature’s most significant charm which makes it once in a blue moon occasion insight.
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Leaving Amish Paradise
What happens when you take a culture that’s shunned the modern world and force it to live in the 21st century?
The Amish travel by horse and buggy and dress as their forebears did when they landed in America 300 years ago. Countless rules prevent them from using electric lights, radio, TV and mobile phones.
This documentary follows two Amish families struggling to get to grips with modernity.
Did Darwin Kill God?
If evolution is incompatible with God, why is its father, Charles Darwin, buried in Westminster Abbey – one of the most famous religious sites in the world?
Noted atheist Richard Dawkins insists you can’t have both, but as theologian Conor Cunningham discovers in this BBC documentary on religion and evolution, Christianity and science haven’t always been at war. Is there really blood on Darwin’s hands?
It’s a murder case that will never go cold.
Why is the role of women in religion so controversial and has it always been that way? Award winning historian Bettany Hughes explores the complex attitudes towards women and religion, from 10,000 BC to the present day, in this enthralling BBC history documentary.
Watch Divine Women and other great history documentaries on BBC Select. Restrictions apply*.
The status of females and faith continues to be a contentious subject. But it wasn’t always this way. In the past, women were often powerful players in the act of worship, from the very birth of organized religion. Join Bettany Hughes on a journey across the world and throughout history the explore hidden and sometimes controversial history of women in religion.
A History of Christianity
In this illuminating BBC documentary series, Diarmaid MacCulloch, one of the world’s leading historians, reveals the genesis of Christianity and explores what it means to be a Christian.
Along the way he unearths surprising facts about the religion, including how it started and the development of ideas surrounding God and Jesus. Can looking at Christianity’s past reveal clues about its future?
Mars Uncovered: Ancient God of War
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A BC Blueberry Recipe for Every Festive Feeling
'Tis the season for berry good holiday treats from BC Blueberries.
With the holiday season upon us you're probably in full planning mode. Some of us will be throwing parties, some will be hosting family (by the dozens!), and some of us are just planning to go into hiding until the cold seeps out of our bones. Whichever of these three is your go-to mode for the holidays—party, planning, or hibernation—we have a frozen BC blueberry recipe just perfect for adding a dash of healthy deliciousness to the festive feasting.
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This recipe, using frozen BC Blueberries, is somehow both wholesome and decadent. Perfect to impress party guest palates this festive season.
- 2 cups (225g) Yellow onion, diced
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp (5ml) Salt
- ½ tsp (2.5ml) Pepper
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Apple cider vinegar
- 1 large (50g) Egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Honey
- 2 tsp (10ml) Lime Zest, freshly grated
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tsp (10ml) Sambal Oelek or crushed chili paste
- 1 cup (150g) B.C. Blueberries, fresh or frozen (do not thaw if using frozen)
- ⅓ cup (65g) Soft goat cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup (35g) Sliced almonds, chopped
- 2 tbsp (10g) Fresh basil, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup (80ml) Butter, melted
- 4 sheets Phyllo pastry (18” x 13” sheets), thawed
- In a pan sauté onions with oil and salt and pepper for a few minutes. Add vinegar, reduce heat and slowly caramelize the onions for 20-25 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
- Position oven rack in the centre and pre-heat oven to 350°F/176°C.
- Brush a mini muffin pan with melted butter.
- Lay a stack of four 18” x 13” sheets of thawed phyllo pastry on a clean surface. Lightly brush each layer with melted butter. Cut into 24 squares. Press each square in the pan.
- In a bowl, beat the egg and mix the onions, honey, lime zest, lime juice and Sambal Oelek. Fold in the blueberries and goat cheese.
- Equally distribute mixture into cups and top with almonds.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until golden. Remove from pan and top with fresh basil. Best served immediately or at room temperature. Do not refrigerate to retain crispiness.
Holiday Planning Mode
This is the perfect mid-afternoon pick-me-up for busy family-filled, holiday-activity-laden days. Prepare this the day before your family descends and bring it out for a nutritious but indulgent treat when energy seems to be lagging. (Also has that wow-factor perfect for the holidays!)
- 200 g Oreo Baking Crumbs
- 30 g Unsalted Butter, melted
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 250 g Cream Cheese, softened
- 200 mL Whipping Cream
- 60 g Sugar (30 g for cream cheese & 30 g for whipping cream)
- 10 g Gelatin Powder
- 3 tbsp Hot Water
- 200 g BC Frozen Blueberries
- 30 g Sugar
- 1/2 Lemon
- Pour the melted butter into the Oreo baking crumbs. Mix well.
- Press the crumbs mixture into the bottom of a 6-inch springform pan. Make sure it is firmly packed.
- Refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the cheesecake.
- Leave the frozen blueberries at room temperature for 15-30 minutes.
- Mix the blueberries and sugar into a large saucepan. Leave it for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, bring it to high heat and stir constantly. Meanwhile, use a spatula to crush the blueberries.
- When it starts to thicken, turn to low heat and continue to stir.
- Cook for another 2-5 minutes or until thicken.
- Ladle the hot blueberry jam to a sterilized jar to chill.
Cream Cheese Mixture
- Whisk the cream cheese.
- Add 30 g sugar when it starts to get creamy. Continue to whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Combine gelatin powder and hot sugar. Mix well. If it gets lumpy, you can put the bowl in a boiling water bath, which allows the gelatin powder fully dissolves in the water.
- Immediately adds into the cream cheese mixture. Whisk until combine.
- Combine whipping cream and 30 g sugar. Whisk until soft peak is formed.
- Put 1/2 whipping cream into the cream cheese mixture. Mix and fold in gently. Add the remaining whipping cream in. Mix gently.
- Separate the cream cheese mixture into three equal portions.
- Add 40-50 g blueberry jam into one bowl. Add 20g blueberry jam into another bowl. The remaining bowl is the original flavour.
- Bring out the crust from the fridge and add the darkest mixture to 1/3 of the cake mould. Freeze it for 25 minutes. Then, add the second layer and freeze it for 25 minutes. Lastly, add the original flavour/final layer.
- Leave it in the fridge overnight.
Holiday Hibernation Mode
Whether you're hibernating to get out of the cold or to get off the merry-go-round of holiday parties, you're no doubt going to want something sweet to snack on, all cozied up in your pjs and slippers. These blueberry Linzer cookies—a BC blueberry edition of the traditional Christmas cookie—impart all the sweetness of the season with none of the silliness.
- 1 cup 150g B.C Blueberries- fresh or frozen
- 1 cup 165g Sugar
- 1 pkg 185ml Liquid Pectin/ or ½ pkg.-28g of powdered pectin
- 1 tbsp 15ml Lemon zest
- 1 tbsp 15ml Lemon Juice
- 2 cups 260g Cake and pastry flour
- ½ tsp 5ml Baking powder
- ¼ tsp pinch Salt
- 1 cup 160g Almonds
- ¼ cup 40g Sugar
- 1 cup 240g Unsalted Butter- room temperature
- ½ cup 80g Sugar
- 1 large 50g Egg
- 1 large 15g Egg yolk
- 1 tsp 5ml Finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tsp 5ml Vanilla Extract
- ¼ cup 40g Confectioners’ Sugar
- Starting on a medium heat, in a small saucepan, mash and break down the blueberries using a potato masher. Add the sugar, pectin, lemon zest and lemon juice, raise the heat and bring to a rolling boil for 1-2 minutes.
- Set aside and cool at room temperature.
- In a 350F/160C oven bake almonds until fragrant and toasted, approximately 5 minutes, allow to cool.
- Place the cooled almonds and ¼ cup of sugar in a food processer and process until finely ground. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, beat together the butter and ½ cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs. Mix in the almond/sugar mixture, lemon zest and vanilla.
- Mix in the flour mixture in three intervals, do not over mix.
- Divide the dough into 2, half-inch thick discs, then wrap tightly in cellophane and refrigerate until chilled and firm, at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
- Place rack in the centre of the oven, and pre- heat to 350F/160C. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and allow to stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.
- On a generously floured surface, roll out the dough until about ⅛ - ¼ inch thick. Using a 2” or 3” decorative cookie cutter, cut out cookies and place one inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Using a smaller 1” cookie cutter with decorative shape, cut out the centers of half of the unbaked cookies, this will be the top half of the cookie sandwich.
- Bake the cookies for 10-13 minutes at 350F/160C until a very light golden. Cookies with cut-outs (for the top) will bake slightly quicker. Allow to cool.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Sprinkle icing sugar over the cut-out tops of the cooled cookies.Dollop approximately 1 tsp of the blueberry jam filling in the centre of the bottom halves of the cooled cookies.
- Top with the sugared, cut out cookies and gently sandwich together.
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Everything you ever wanted to know about eggs, courtesy of the BC Egg Farmers. You’ll never look at eggs the same again.
How many eggs can a hen lay in a year?
Are brown eggs more nutritious than white eggs?
No. Both white and brown eggs have the same nutritional value and cooking characteristics. Shell colour depends on the breed of hen.
What determines the grade of an egg?
Eggs are graded by weight. Eggs are also checked for good shell quality, interior quality, and the size of their air cell. Eggs are classified as Grade A, Grade B, or Grade C. Eggs sold in retail stores are Grade A quality.
What determines the size of an egg?
Eggs are graded by weight. Grade A eggs are electronically weighed to classify them as Jumbo (70 gram or more), Extra Large (63-69 grams), Large (56-63 grams), Medium ( 49-55 grams), Small (42-48 grams), and Peewee (under 42 grams).
Why are some yolks dark and other yolks pale yellow?
The type of feed influences the colour of the yolk. All feed is carefully balanced to ensure the laying hens are getting the vitamins and minerals they require for good health. Wheat-based feeds tend to produce a paler yolk colour while corn-based feeds produce a darker yolk colour. Geography, across Canada and across international borders, influences which grain dominates the feed ration and therefore the colour of the yolk. Yolk colour does not affect flavour and is not indicative of the nutritive value or quality of the egg.
How long does it take for an egg to get from the farm to the store?
At the farm, eggs are collected daily, then placed in coolers. They are picked up during the week by refrigerated trucks and taken to federally-licenced egg grading stations where they are refrigerated before and after grading. Eggs are usually washed, graded, and packed into cartons within 24 hours of arrival. Refrigerated trucks deliver the eggs to retail stores soon after grading. BC eggs typically arrive at the store within 4-7 days of being laid by hens. Now that’s fresh!
What does the “Best Before” date mean?
Egg cartons are stamped with a “Best Before” date, usually 35-40 days after the date of egg grading. It indicates the length of time that eggs will maintain their Grade A quality if stored properly in the refrigerator. After that time, the eggs will still be safe to eat, but slowly become lower in quality. Most people prefer to use older eggs in cooking and baking. For best results, eggs should be consumed by the “Best Before” date.
What’s the best way to store eggs at home?
Keep egg refrigerated. They lose more freshness in one day at room temperature than they do in a week in the fridge. Storing eggs in their original cartons maintains moisture and prevents absorption of odours from other foods. Keep eggs on the fridge shelf rather than in the door to avoid frequent temperature fluctuations.
Can I use raw or partially cooked eggs in recipes?
When preparing raw or lightly cooked eggs, for example in eggnog or Caesar salad you must use proper food handling methods. Use only Grade A eggs that have been refrigerated. Grade A eggs must have clean, uncracked shells. Wash hands in hot, soapy water before and after handling eggs. Eat the dish immediately after preparation or immediately refrigerate the product until served, keep it cold during serving, and consume it the same day it is prepared. Discard leftovers.
What nutrients are in an egg?
There are numerous health benefits – eggs naturally have many essential and critical nutrients. Eggs contain high quality protein, vitamins A, B6, D, E, thiamine, riboflavin, folate, pantothenic acid, iodine, phosphorous, magnesium, iron, calcium, and zinc. Lutein and zeaxanthin are two antioxidants naturally found in eggs that are important for healthy eyes and the prevention of age-related macular degeneratino (AMD). Choline contributes to healthy mental development and attention span. About half of the egg’s protein is in the whites, but almost all of the egg’s nutrients are in the yolk. So it’s best to eat the whole egg if you want to gain the health benefits of eggs.
Are hens given hormones or antibiotics by injection or in their feed?
Hens are never given hormones. Since the 1960’s, it is illegal in Canada to give hormones or steroids to hens that lay eggs. Any antibiotics or medications are only given under the direction of a veterinarian. If any hens become ill, their eggs are diverted away from public consumption until the hens are well again. Young laying hens are vaccinated for the same reason we vaccinate our children: to prevent specific diseases. This is true for all types of Canadian grade A eggs available at grocery stores.
What types of eggs can I buy at the grocery store?
Our consumers now have more choices than ever when they want to eat BC Fresh Eggs. The majority of eggs produced in BC are the classic white eggs laid by hens raised in a conventional cage system. BC egg farmers also raise hens in other flock management systems that specify housing and feed requirements. These eggs are called Specialty Eggs. All BC-produced eggs meet the highest standards for cleanliness, quality, and freshness.
The following types of eggs are available in BC:
Why are some hardcooked eggs hard to peel?
A hard-to-peel hardcooked egg means that it is really fresh! If the egg is very fresh, air has had very little time to enter the pores in the shell, and get between the shell and the shell membrane. The membrane allows the egg white to cling tightly to the shell. Use eggs that have been in your refrigerator for at least a week for easier peeling.
What causes the green “ring” around the yolk in hardcooked eggs?
Cooking eggs for too long or at too high a temperature may cause a chemical reaction between the naturally-occurring iron in the yolk and sulphur in the egg white. The result is the formation of a harmless greenish coating on the yolk’s surface. Proper cooking methods and chilling hardcooked eggs in cold water as soon as they are cooked prevent the formation of this discolouration.
What are those stringy things in egg whites?
Known as chalazae (sha-lay’-zee) , these thickened strands of egg white protein fastened to the top and bottom of each yolk keep it centred in the middle of the egg. They are unnoticeable when the egg is cooked.
What nutrition info is on egg cartons?
Egg grading stations in Canada have phased in changes to egg cartons to comply with amendments to Health Canada’s Food and Drugs Act regarding nutrition labeling. As of January 2006, nutrient information about calories, fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrate, fibre, sugars, protein, vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron are required on all prepackaged foods. The consistent labeling format will make it easier for consumers to make informed food choices. Some of the nutrients listed on the Nutrition Facts Table will have a value of zero on egg cartons as they are not present in eggs (e.g., trans fat, fibre, sugars, vitamin C).
The nutrient values in the Nutrition Facts Table will vary depending on the size of eggs in the carton (jumbo, extra large, large, medium, small, peewee). If the eggs are packed in a small carton (6 or 8 packs) without sufficient space for nutrition labelling, a toll free number is provided for obtaining the nutrition information.
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Paul Brown Stadium
October 14, 2015
You've gone against Rex Ryan-coached defenses. What stood out about them? "They play really hard, and they give you so many different looks, and different things that they do, so they make you prepare for a lot of different things. They do a really good job in their blitz packages, try to disguise things. For us, we have to be sharp with everything we're doing with the preparation."
When you're on a roll like you are now, how much do you look forward to the next game?
"I think it just goes to show how hard we've been working and the preparation that we've done throughout the week. I think we've got a really good plan in place in how we're going about doing things, and it's been paying off big-time for us. We just need to keep this roll going."
What does Tyler Eifert bring to the offense?
"Tyler's such a special player, so he allows us to do a lot of different things. He matches up well against a lot of different players that they try to put on him. Sometimes it's a corner, sometimes it's a safety, sometimes it's a linebacker, you never know. But we feel like just his presence out there can change things up. It showed in the game on Sunday. He was able to get open in the seam a couple times for two big scores that we needed to have."
What do you see in his pass blocking? Is that something he has improved on?
"It's something that's part of what you do as a tight end. I think he keeps getting better and better. I don't think he pass blocked a bunch in college, but he's a guy who plays really hard, and he's gotten a lot better in pass protection."
When Eifert was hurt last year, did you have to go away from part of the playbook?
"Well, last year we had different guys. We also had Jermaine (Gresham). So we kind of had two threats out there at the start of the season, and we lost Tyler early on. We're real fortunate to have him back and playing the way he is."
Rex Ryan gives you crazy looks, and in that situation the tight end can be security...
"Yeah, we feel like with different things that go on, different looks that you get, you get matchups with the tight end. With all the different stuff, there's going to be different guys that get involved."
Mohamed Sanu emerged last week, you have so many options now, how do you keep them all involved?
"It's play-by-play. That's one thing that this team, this offense knows, and all the skill players know it: Different guys are going to get involved at different times, and they understand that. Sometimes it could be a two- or three-catch game, and other times you could have five, six, seven, eight catches. You just never know. The good thing is that we have a lot of guys who are team players and understand that, and they know that when their time is called, they're going to make plays. I think that showed with Mo last week. I think he had more catches in the game than he had in any other, but it was a crucial part to get him involved in those situations."
After this game, you have a bye. Does that put more emphasis on this game to not look forward?
"The importance of this one is even bigger, knowing we have a week off next week. So the fact we have the bye after this one, you have to push really hard this week and prepare more than you ever have for this one because you know you get a little more time after this week."
Buffalo has a lot of crowd noise. Communication will be important, won't it?
"Definitely. Communication's always big when you go on the road. We know the environment that we're going to get -- it's going to be loud. We're going to get a ton of different looks from their defense. But that's what we prepare for. We have to make sure we're communicating it as well as we can. That's going to give us our best chance."
A.J. Green said after Sunday's game, you're more of a leader in the meetings. How does it change your mindset being more of a captain?
"I wouldn't say I'm more of a captain; I've had that 'C' on my chest the last four years. It's kind of part of what's been asked of me and what I feel is necessary for us to see, so the receivers and different guys are seeing what I'm seeing so we're all on the same page. It's kind of part of what our process is, and it's been working out."
Has it helped your communication with everyone?
"I think so. I think guys understand what I'm seeing and what I expect from them and vice versa. In that situation, it's definitely helped us with just communicating, and knowing when guys are going to be in certain spots and being in the right spot.
You've had very few communication issues this season. Is it the amount of work you have put into it?
"We've put in a lot of work, and the way that we're coached by all the coaches makes us get into a good rhythm and understand where guys are going to be. It's all the work that you put in.
The national narrative about you has changed with your performance. How do you feel about that?
"When you want people talking about you, you don't want them talking negatively about you. Obviously I've had to bear a lot of it. But we're 5-0 right now, hopefully at the end of the year they're still talking the same way."
You've dealt with a lot of negative, now positive press. Andrew Luck dealt with positive press and is now getting criticized. Is it crazy how that can turn?
"Yeah, I think everybody understands it's what have you done for me lately. It's kind of the nature of this business. But Andrew's accomplished a lot since he's been in this league. I feel I've accomplished a lot since being in this league. And you have to know what to listen to and what not."
You've faced the Jets when Ryan was their coach. You threw five TDs against them. Do you watch that film and take something from it?
"You just kind of see the flow of the game and how they go about playing different things. Obviously we'll see some of that tape, but there's also been a lot of games played since then. I think we can take some things from that tape and look at it and see different ways that we can attack."
Buffalo's defense is built the same way the Bengals defense is...
"Yeah their front four is really good, and we understand that. That's a big part of his style of defense. Being able to have those types of guys up front. Like I said, it's going to be a good test for us."
With everybody healthy, does it feel like you're playing with a full deck now?
"We have everybody back now, and this is kind of how it was in 2013. We had our crew going. So we've been very fortunate offensively to not have anything that's taking guys out. We obviously understand the nature of the game, and things are going to happen, but if you can stay healthy, that definitely puts you at an advantage."
Neil deGrasse Tyson says the earth's rotation had something to do with Mike Nugent's kick bouncing off the upright and going through. Do you feel like the force is with you?
"I think the earth rotates all the time, doesn't it? (laughs). So, I guess every kick is caused by something. Mike made it, and that's all that matters.
Do you take the earth's rotation into account when you throw the deep ball?
"Yeah, I've got to adjust for that" (laughs).
While we're talking nonsense, you're wearing your Bengals cap backward, and people are going to say Andy's focused; Does it ever surprise you how fans talk about every little thing you do?
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If you need more reasons to join Twitter, then here they are:
its like irc but with no topic and available anywhere.
its like a worldwide forum where you are the moderator of your board.
its like instant messaging but completely random.
its a cheap/free way of sending group sms to your friends.
its a wonderful distraction.
its pathetic, and i should be old enough not to get involved.
i completely agree that myspace/facebook/virb/whatever suck, cos you’re locked in to those sites for your “friends”. but twitter offers much more, because it is so damn simple.
i find it hilarious that many of the people that complain about twitter will have an irc channel open all day. i’d rather get various updates from people all over the world with many different interests, than sit and watch the same few people discuss the same topics.
also, twitter can be digg done right. i get interesting links all day, but if anyone is spamming me, i just remove them.
but meh, to each his own…
Thanks to @fulltimecasual for those excellent responses. Now, onto a question that I was asking myself: What’s Twitter good for if you don’t know anyone that’s on it? None of my Calvin friends are on Twitter, so, why’d I join? Over to you, fulltimecasual:
well, i only really “know” two people on twitter, my sister and my step brother. since my step brother joined about a month ago, we’ve become much better friends, he’s a fascinating little kid. my sister randomly says things like “i dont know what the hell you are talking about, but i’m glad you happy” when i geek out too much on twitter, and that just cracks me up.
for the other 140 people i dont know but have friended, i see their updates the same way i look at mactalk. sometimes i just throw random questions out that i’m fascinated to get other peoples opinions on, like what is your fave death scene in a film? (for orange sofa haters, trust me, twitter has saved you from many boring threads) sometimes i just use it to vent, like a simple “f*** telstra”, or “f*** connex” to which i usually get a bunch of “they suck dont they? last week…” which is passes the time when connex decide to cancel yet another f**king train i’m waiting for.
i’ve also used it to get things, like my iminlikewithyou invite, which i then used to chat up an extremely hot chick from ny, who now flirts with me on twitter, which also passes the time when connex….
i’ve used it to find new podcasts, and have twittered questions to the podcasters who have then answered them on their next episode.
and if i ever get my s**t together and work on my own work, not on other peoples, then i’ll start using twitter to advertise my stuff.
having said all that though, 80% of all the updates i receive are pointless. i stick around for the 20% that arent.
(and yes, i have real friends too..)
But wait, there’s more! Thanks once again to fulltimecasual:
another use for twitter; i know a bunch of kids that run an art gallery in melbourne, one is a geek, the rest are not. the geek was sending emails all the time that the nongeeks were missing, and getting meetings orgainsed was impossible. i got the geek to set up a twitter account for him and the other board members (behind there backs of course, it would have been too annoying to explain it to them) and now when he needs to organise a meeting he tweets it, all the other board members receive the message straight away, and if one cant make it, they all know instantly.
You need to be using Twitter to appreciate what it is, what it does and how it does it. Simply looking at the website would do very little to encourage you to tweet.
People don’t just use it for status updates these days, many use it as newsfeeds, notices, announcements, live reports, blog baits, etc.
And finally, something from @decryption:
Just riff on Twitter with what you’re doing – if you’re sitting at your computer reading MacTalk, tell twitter!
Add me – twitter.com/bennyling
Twitter. Do it.
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Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port
Visit this Ft. Lauderdale, Florida hotel conveniently located near the Ft. Lauderdale Airport, the Broward County Convention Center and Port Everglades. Offering free round-trip transportation to and from the Ft. Lauderdale Airport. The friendly hotel staff can also help you with transfer arrangements to Port Everglades. In addition to being near the airport, convention center and the cruise port, the Best Western Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port is only minutes away from downtown Ft Lauderdale, public beaches, shopping and provides easy access to three major highways (I-95, I-595, and FL Turnpike). Each well-appointed room features high-speed Internet access, free local telephone calls, Cable TV with HBO®, iron/ironing board, mini-refrigerators, and microwaves. Other hotel amenities include a heated outdoor pool, complimentary full breakfast, Wi-Fi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. Whether in town for business or pleasure, the Best Western Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port offers an inviting and comfortable hotel in the middle of it all. Enjoy your stay. Must be 21 years of age or older to check in at the hotel.
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Indcheckning: kl. 15:00
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Hvorfor Best Western?
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Leviticus 9:1 – 11:47
Growing up, I always had difficulty with the concept of doing “God’s will.” The rabbis of my youth spoke of observing the mitzvot—the divinely prescribed do’s and don’t’s in the Torah, Talmud, and Halachah—but I questioned such teachings from the start. First, strict observance of Halachah (the official guide to Jewish observances) never worked in my life because my parents were secular and we lived in a secular environment. Second, different traditions lead Jews of different backgrounds to interpret the guidebook’s practices dissimilarly. Was God’s will subject to interpretation? Third, I couldn’t believe that God’s will for the Jews was limited to living only an ultra-Orthodox lifestyle.
My unease with this concept only deepened as my spiritual journey unfolded. Because I no longer held an understanding of God limited to the otherworldliness of a dualistic theology, there couldn’t be a God outside of Creation that would somehow communicate His will to individual humans, letting each know what He wanted from them. If it was in order to lead an ethical life, we didn’t need a God to do that. If it was to go on crusades, spread our “good word,” convert or kill the infidels, I wouldn’t care to do that God’s will. Besides, Judaism no longer has people claiming that God speaks to them, ordering them to do His bidding. According to tradition, Prophecy ended over two thousand years ago.
I suspect that the quest to know God’s will for our life is connected to our need for meaning and purpose. Beyond the question “What is God’s will for me?” lies the bigger question: “Why are we here?” I found a powerful teaching—quoted in Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch’s Commentaries on Leviticus—by Toras Kohanim (Reb Tzvi Hirsh HaCohen Rappoport) on a verse in this week’s portion: “And Moses said: Do this thing that God has commanded, and God’s glory will reveal itself to you” (Lev. 9:6). What is “this thing” that God commanded? What is God’s will for us? Toras Kohanim answers, “Moses told them: ‘remove the yetzer ha-ra (what I have translated as “the false sense of a separate self”) from your hearts, that you all may be one, in awe and heart, in the service of the Presence. This practice will lead you to attain inner and outer harmony knowing He is One, manifesting as/through all Creation.’ As it is said: ‘Circumcise the foreskin of your heart and no longer be stubborn’ (Deut. 10:16).”
This teaching aligns exactly with that of our mystics and the principles of Kabbalah. The Infinite has manifested Itself as the Finite in order that It might know Itself. For the Kabbalists, this is God’s will: to become Self-Aware. We are among the beings through which this is possible. Through spiritual practices such as meditation, we are setting the stage for the Infinite Ground of the Cosmos to have a moment of Self-recognition, creating an opening for Awareness itself to become Self-Aware, to awaken. We are the conduits through which the Infinite gets to recognize Itself in the mirror of the Finite, thus directly participating in a miracle, a most sacred event in Creation itself. When sentient beings transcend the delusion of their separate sense of self (yetzer ha-ra) by circumcising the foreskin around their heart that has imprisoned and hidden the Divine Awareness they are, the false sense of self drops and God’s Glory reveals Itself to Itself; i.e., God becomes Self-Aware. It is never “we” who become enlightened. God wakes up to God-Self. Similarly, it is never “we” who do God’s will; God does. | <urn:uuid:ba47c4de-a89a-4c9f-b9a3-fd71fb82b89a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.betalef.org/2023/04/13/what-is-gods-will-for-me-why-am-i-here/ | 2023-09-22T10:35:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.94675 | 905 |
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This Terrific Cake Portrait of Marilyn Monroe was made by Katia Malizia. A black square cake is the canvas for this Magnificent realistic portrait of Marilyn Monroe. This portrait was painted on black sugar paste using edible paints. This cake was made exclusively for the Cake Design Magazine Italy.
The bottom layer of the cake has Marilyn’s name and a single flower. This cake layer is also black and is bordered by black pearls. A white pearl necklace is in front of the cake.
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Updated: Aug 30
Over the years I've worked as a Wellness & Nutrition Coach, I've had the privilege of witnessing the ebbs and flows of countless health goals – and I've noticed a recurring theme that deserves a deep dive. This series is brought to you by my urge to uncover with you the patterns that have led many of my amazing clients, and even myself, to stumble on our health goals. Keeping it real – we've all been there, chasing after those seemingly unattainable expectations and falling short of our goals. Wondering why this just "never stick" or we just "can't" get on top of our health.
This week we're talking about Specific and Measurable Goals (or, really, lack thereof)!
Let's get Specific (and Measurable)!
People might start working on their health goals for many reasons, usually driven by a desire to enhance their overall well-being and quality of life. Some may seek to improve their physical fitness to boost energy levels, manage weight, or prevent chronic illnesses.
Others might desire to prioritize self-care and reduce stress, aiming to achieve mental and emotional balance. Other external factors such as social pressure, significant life events (sickness, etc), or witnessing the health struggles of loved ones can prompt individuals to embark on a health journey.
Whether it's regaining control over their health, building self-confidence, or simply embracing a healthier lifestyle, the pursuit of health goals empowers individuals to take charge of their own happiness and longevity.
And that's GREAT! Embarking on a journey towards better health is a commendable decision. But to make any of those above desires your main health GOAL, is to inevitably set yourself up for failure because you simply can't measure that.
One of the main reasons for this lack of success is attributed to setting ambiguous health goals. So, today we will explore the importance of specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and trackable (SMART) goals in achieving lasting improvements to our health and well-being.
Listen on podbean here!
First.... what might cause you to have a vague goal?:
My hope is that understanding why individuals struggle to define clear and specific objectives for their health and well-being will help YOU to get a better idea of where your goals are coming from. I want you to fully understand the ins-and-outs of goal setting, so you can start to create more sustainable goals and therefore have a better chance of long-term success.
Lack of Awareness: This can be really simple, as in, "you don't know what ya don't know". Or, a lack of awareness can actually be a lot deeper than that. There are actually so many underlying factors that can lead to a lack of awareness when it comes to setting goals!
Misinformation: With the abundance of health and wellness information available, it can be challenging for individuals to discern what is accurate and relevant to their specific needs. This just leads to confusion, and then we don't even know what we want to work on anymore!
Lack of Education: This is the... "you don't know what ya don't know" and that's okay! We have to seek this information out - and you've made it this far, so... kudos to you!
Fear of Commitment: Some people may be hesitant to commit to a plan due to fear of failure or the perception that it will be too challenging. So rather than picking a goal like, "I want to run one more minute 3 days this week" because we're afraid we won't be able to, we just say something like... "I want to get better at running" because it feels more manageable.
Inertia and Habit: People might be comfortable with their current routines and lifestyles, leading to a lack of interest in exploring the benefits of setting specific health goals. You may have set a goal one day to get yourself to run a mile every week (for example). So that's what you do... and it hasn't adapted to your lifestyle at all - leading to a lack of progress or even failure.
Prioritization of Other Obligations: Individuals with busy lifestyles may struggle to allocate time and effort to set specific health goals. They may prioritize work, family, or other responsibilities over their own well-being. Do you know anyone like this? Every time you hang out with them, they make a comment about how they feel out of shape or they "need" to get to the gym more. But they are just "too busy". Well, we've all been there! And guess what - we all get the same amount of hours in a day. It just takes a little change in your priorities to get your schedule to allow time for these health goals.
Lack of Support: Without a supportive environment or a network of like-minded individuals, people may find it challenging to set and pursue their health goals. See Part 2 of Unsuccessful Health Goals for more about this!
Take a minute to pause and reflect. Did any of these stand out to you more than the others? Have you noticed yourself ever falling into one of these categories? If so... great! Now you have a little bit more information to empower yourself with. And, stay tuned for the second half where we will tackle HOW to prevent this in our own lives.
What would a vague health goal sound like?
Setting vague goals such as "I want to be healthier" or "I want to lose weight" can be counterproductive. Without a clear direction, it becomes challenging to stay motivated and measure your progress accurately.
Vague Goal: "I want to be healthier."
Specific Goal: "I will exercise for 30 minutes five days a week."
Vague Goal: "I should eat better."
Specific Goal: "I will incorporate at least three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruits into my daily meals."
Vague Goal: "I want to drink more water."
Specific Goal: "I will drink at least five glasses of water every day."
Vague Goal: "I'm going to start exercising more."
Specific Goal: "I will attend a yoga class twice a week and go for a 15-minute walk on the other three days."
Vague Goal: "I need to reduce stress."
Specific Goal: "I will practice meditation for 15 minutes every morning."
See the difference? Vague goals lack the focus needed to create actionable steps, leading to frustration and eventually abandoning the pursuit of better health.
Introducing SMART Goals:
SMART goals are a proven framework designed to help individuals create well-defined objectives that are more likely to be achieved. Each element of the SMART acronym serves a specific purpose in shaping goals that are both challenging and attainable. Over time, the SMART criteria have been widely adopted and adapted for various settings beyond the corporate world, including personal development, education, and health and wellness goal-setting.
Specific: A specific goal provides clarity and leaves no room for misinterpretation. It answers the "what," "who," and "why" of the goal. For instance, replacing "I want to be healthier" with "I will exercise for 30 minutes five days a week to improve my cardiovascular health" gives you a clear target.
Measurable: Measuring progress is essential for staying motivated and knowing when you have achieved your goal. Setting measurable objectives enables you to track your improvement and make adjustments if necessary. For instance, "I want to lose weight" becomes "I will lose 10 pounds in the next three months."
Achievable: While it's crucial to challenge yourself, setting unattainable goals will only lead to disappointment. Ensure that your goals are realistic and within your capacity to achieve. For example, if you currently exercise twice a week, setting a goal to exercise seven days a week might not be achievable or sustainable.
Relevant: A relevant goal aligns with your overall health aspirations and is meaningful to you. It should resonate with your values and fit into your lifestyle. Setting relevant goals ensures that you are committed to the process and increases your chances of success. If your goal is to get more active but you prefer yoga over hiking, you aren't going to set a goal to climb your closest mountain (right?!).
Trackable: Some people call this "time-bound" but I prefer "trackable" - without keeping track of something, how will you know if you're making progress? Without any tracking, goals tend to lose priority and momentum. Tracking isn't forever, but it IS really impactful in the short-term. You can use a habit tracker, a calendar, your planner, a note in your phone, your phone calendar - whatever visual system is simplest for you.
Putting SMART Goals into Practice:
Now that we understand the significance of SMART goals, let's put them into practice to achieve success in our health endeavors:
Identify Your Health Priorities: Take the time to reflect on what aspects of your health you want to improve, whether it's fitness, nutrition, stress management, or sleep quality.
Make Your Goals Specific: Clearly define what you want to achieve in each area of focus. For instance, "I will eat five servings of fruits and vegetables daily" or "I will meditate for 15 minutes every morning."
Measure Your Progress: Track your activities and progress regularly. Use a journal, an app, or any tool that helps you monitor your journey.
Stay Realistic: Set challenging but realistic goals that match your current capabilities and lifestyle.
Set a Tracking System: Establish a simple way to keep track of your progress and accomplishments on a day-to-day basis.
Celebrate Milestones and Adjust as Needed: As you work towards your SMART health goals, celebrate every milestone you achieve along the way. Recognize your efforts and use these successes to fuel your motivation further. Additionally, be open to adjusting your goals if necessary, as circumstances may change or new opportunities arise.Where to look to expand your support system!
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National Library of Latvia
|Customer||LR Kultūras Ministrīja|
|Contractor||Nacināla Būvkompānijas Apvienība|
|Works||ventilācija, gaisa kondicionēšana|
|Site area, m2
In 2010 BIANT Ltd started to participate in the construction of the National Library of Latvia. The company signed a contract for installation of interior water supply and sewage networks, and, in collaboration with the general partnership HVAC Engineers’ Association, also for installation of ventilation and air conditioning systems.
One of the main tasks of the national library building is to preserve the cultural heritage of Latvia, and it effortlessly combines external stability and durability of reinforced concrete with internal spaciousness basking in light. For provision of building microclimate control the designers had selected a VAV system, which ensures the optimum balance between the required air properties and energy efficient system operation.
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Which of the twenty monarchs of ancient Israel, who ruled over the northern ten tribes, were laid to rest in the nation's capital? Who was the only Biblical Israelite king to have his grave in Assyria?
We will first delve into the deaths and burial locations of Israel's first four kings before the nation split apart into two separate kingdoms. We will then explore the demise of the twenty Biblical sovereigns who reigned over the northern ten tribes that are referenced as the Kingdom of Israel.
Rulers of a united nation
Saul, who was anointed Israel's first human king in 1050 B.C., was killed in battle by the Philistines. This brutal enemy, after decapitating his corpse, arranged for his head to take a whirlwind tour of their idolatrous houses of worship as a perverse war trophy (1Samuel 31). As if such an act wasn't gross and evil enough, instead of burying his body in a grave they staple it to Bethshan's wall!
King Saul's body, minus his head, is ultimately recovered, burned and buried in Jabesh (1Samuel 31:12 - 13). David, however, retrieves his remains and, in a show of respect, entombs them in the sepulcher of Saul's father located in Zelah (Zela, 2Samuel 21:12 - 14). Though likely close to Jerusalem, the exact location of this Benjamite city with Saul's grave is unknown.
At the age of seventy King David, Israel's greatest human ruler, dies of natural causes (1Kings 2:10, Acts 2:29). He is laid to rest, with great riches and honor, in Jerusalem that he conquered and made his capital.
Ishbosheth, one of Saul's sons, ruled over most of Israel for two years at the same time David was king over the tribe of Judah (2Samuel 2:1 - 4, 8 - 9). His reign abruptly ends when he is murdered in Mahanaim. The two men who killed him take his head to David as proof of his demise.
Ishbosheth's head is buried by King David at Hebron (2Samuel 4:12), while his body was likely placed in a grave in Mahanaim (2Samuel 2:8, 4:5 - 7).
Solomon, David's son, was king over God's people for forty years before dying of natural causes (1Kings 11:43). He is buried with great honor and riches, like his father, in Jerusalem.
The Kingdom of Israel
The northern ten tribes of Israel, in 930 B.C., rejected the rule of Solomon's son Rehoboam and formed their own nation. Their first capital was, for only a brief period, located at Shechem (1Kings 12:25). Jeroboam, however, the first king, soon moved it to Tirzah (see 1Kings 14:17). Tirzah stayed Israel's capital until Omri moved it to Samaria around 879 B.C. Samaria then remained the capital until the nation was conquered in 723 B.C.
Jeroboam was the first ruler over the northern ten tribes (the Kingdom of Israel). His many sins ultimately leads God to strike him down (2Chronicles 13:20). Jeroboam's grave is likely in Tirzah (see 1Kings 14:17 - 20).
Nadab, the son of Jeroboam, was killed in Gibbethon by Baasha who would become his successor (1Kings 15:27). Although the Bible is silent regarding the location of his grave, it was likely Tirzah where his father was buried.
Baasha ruled for twenty-three years (inclusive counting) before dying and being buried in Tirzah (1Kings 16:6).
Elah, the son of Baasha, ruled for only two years. His reign was cut short when Zimri, one of his chariot captains, murdered him. Elah was buried in Tirzah in 885 B.C. (1Kings 16:9 - 10).
Zimri ruled Israel for only seven days in 885 B.C., the shortest of any king. His traitorous murder of Elah was quickly discovered by Omri, who immediately began to attack Tirzah and the king's palace. Zimri, after the city fell, committed suicide by setting his palace on fire (1Kings 16:15 - 18).
Only half of Israel supported Omri when he took the throne in 885 B.C. The other half of the kingdom backed Tibni as a rival king. Omri, after Tibni's death in 880, became the sole monarch over God's people (1Kings 16:21 - 22). So little is written and known about Tibni, however, that it is unknown from which city he ruled, how he died, or where his grave is located.
Omri rises to power after killing King Zimri. Six years after taking the throne he moves the nation's capital from Tirzah to Samaria (1Kings 16:23 - 24). In 874 B.C. he dies and his grave is placed in the newly created capital (16:28).
King Ahab, the son of Omri, begins his rule in 874 B.C. He and his evil wife Queen Jezebel indulge in sin far more than their predecessors did. He dies while fighting the Syrians, a death that was prophesied to occur (1Kings 21:19, 22:30 - 37). His grave lies in the city of Samaria (22:37).
Ahaziah, son of Ahab, assumes the throne in 853 B.C. He quickly becomes, however, bedridden after an accident leads to a protracted sickness (2Kings 1:2, 4, 16). After seeking healing from a pagan deity, God punishes him by declaring he will never leave his bed. Ahaziah perishes, without having produced an heir, after ruling for only a year. His grave is likely in Samaria (1:17).
Joram (Jehoram in 2Kings 1:17), another son of Ahab, assumes the throne upon Ahaziah's death. He is killed, in 841 B.C., by Jehu in partial fulfillment of a prophecy that declared Ahab's descendants would be cut off from ruling over God's people (9:6 - 9, see also 10:1 - 11).
Joram's grave, also in fulfillment of prophecy, ends up being in a field near Jezreel (2Kings 9:25 - 26). He becomes the first king of Israel, since the nation began in 930 B.C., to be buried outside the capital.
Jehu is anointed by God to assume the throne after Joram's death (2Kings 9:1 - 3). He rules for twenty-seven years before dying and being laid to rest in Samaria (10:35).
Jehoahaz, son of Jehu, assumes the throne upon his father's death. He continues to rebel against God, as previous rulers had done, and is buried in Samaria (2Kings 13:9).
Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz, is also called Joash in 2Kings 13:13 and 14:1. He reigns for sixteen years before his death in Samaria in 782 B.C. (14:16).
The second king of Israel named Jeroboam was the son of Jehoash (2Kings 14:16). He reigned for forty-one years, the most of any of the northern ten tribes' rulers. His grave is in Samaria. (14:28 - 29).
Zechariah (sometimes spelled Zachariah), the son of Jeroboam II, began his rule in 753 B.C. His reign is cut short after Shallum, who would become his successor, murders him. He was likely buried in Samaria (2Kings 15:8 - 10).
Shallum, who had stopped King Zechariah's rule after only six months in power, had his own reign abruptly ended when Menahem killed him. He was likely buried in Samaria after serving as ruler for only one month (2Kings 15:13 - 14).
Menahem, in 752 B.C., became king after murdering Shallum. His evil and bloody reign lasted for ten years until he was finally buried in Samaria (2Kings 15:17 - 22).
Pekah sets up a rival throne over Israel the same year Menahem comes to power. This rivalry continues until he murders Pekahiah, Menahem's son and successor, and becomes sole king. Pekah's own rule ends when he is murdered by Hoshea and buried in Samaria (2Kings 15:27 - 30).
Pekahiah takes the throne of Israel upon his father's death in 742 B.C. His rule is cut short to only two years after he is murdered by Pekah (2Kings 15:23 - 25). His grave is likely in Samaria.
King Hoshea assumes the throne of Israel as sole sovereign in 732 B.C. Near the start of his seventh year of rule he is taken prisoner by the Assyrian Empire. The Assyrians then launch a three-year military campaign that culminates with the taking of Samaria in 723. The people, including Hoshea, are taken captive out of the land to the Assyrian cities of Halah, Harbor and others. Hoshea dies in Assyria (2Kings 17:1 - 6, 18:9 - 11). | <urn:uuid:55964624-350e-4815-8c9b-e40da4700469> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.biblestudy.org/maps/graves-israel-kings.html | 2023-09-22T11:43:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.968662 | 2,129 |
Lonely Planet Guide Soul Devourer
Lonely Planet Guide Soul Devourer
– Pros and Cons
The Lonely Planet guide-books are your primary travel safety net. That safety net is also a devil that devours travel souls. The Lonely Plant is the most powerful source in the world for completely sucking and absorbing real life out of anything it features, be it a village, a hostel, a restaurant…or by directing travelers to an ex-pat owned bar in town.
But, Lonely Planet (or a similar guide from one of its competitors, but let’s face it, they are all Lonely Planet) is necessary for your travels. You need the guide. We all need the guide. 10.5 years and 90 countries later, I still buy a Lonely Planet for the areas in which I am travelling. No, not for the hotels. Certainly not for their entertainment listings. Rather…I buy one for the maps, for bus and train times, for border crossing information, for the park entrance hours…. The travel guides are unbeatable in providing such knowledge.
You can sometimes find that same information on the internet,
but can you find internet where you are?
With a Lonely Planet guide, it is always right there, just a skanky, culture robbing book away. But it gives me the urge to vomit when I see someone walking down the street with their face buried in a guide, looking for that top rated hostel in the book where they will diligently check in and then head to the top rated best-value restaurant. Good job traveler. Way to get out of your own country to see the over-groomed gringo trail and follow the Lonely Planet treasure map to foreigner-exclusive utopias in strange lands. Please, enjoy your hamburgers and pizzas in Tanzania. Culture Schmulture!
The guide books are great because they will get you to an area of a city where you will find accommodation. And they will give you simplified visa information that you can not readily find on any other website. The books are too easy to rely on. As a result, they also rob you of independence and travel creativity. Why think when someone else has thought for you.
We all catch ourselves following along.
I recently became aware of the Lonely Planet effect on a six-month loop through eastern and southern Africa when I realized how much guidebooks influence everything. In Kampala, Uganda, I was trying to figure out how to get to the city of Entebbe, and in careless frustration at a tout trying to cheat me, I left my ‘Africa’ Lonely Planet on the sidewalk when I walked away. To no surprise, it was not on the sidewalk three minutes later when I came back after I realized my error. I was panic stricken that I had just lost so much valuable information that would be impossible to find again in any bookstore for a minimum of five countries, not to mention the $40 value of the book that I had just forfeited.
So, I had to make do without a guidebook. I downloaded Triposo onto my phone, but countries like Zimbabwe are barely listed on the app.
I felt like a trailblazer again, completely
relying on locals for information.
I was no longer burdened with a 900+ page heavy hunk of lumber ‘Africa’ Lonely Planet in my backpack. However, this also caused me to miss Malawi on my venture south because of misinformation I had scanned through on the internet that the visa to enter the country was $65 as I was beginning to tire of hefty visa fees. I later found out that the visa for my own passport to enter Malawi was free. It was accurate information I learned from a friend’s Lonely Planet guide after Malawi was far in my rear-view mirror.
It was my own sloppiness to blame, but I lost out on an entire country because I did not double check other research outlets.
Lonely Planet would have given me that information in about 25 seconds. In redemption of life typically balancing itself out, a few days later in Zambia I ended up in a riverside village called Siavonga which had been recommended by locals. I ended up having the time of my life in Siavonga. Checking back in the Lonely Planet guide long after, the prices listings for lodging in the village had been so book-inflated that I would have never visited had I sourced Lonely Planet information first.
Use those books for their information,
but please do not travel by them.
Cut your own path. Make your own adventure. But, check the book to see where you are and what time the gates will close. Those are things you are going to need to know.
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Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Elmdale is 113. Elmdale, Minnesota is the 17,925th largest city in the US.
The peak population of Elmdale was in 1990, when its population was 130. In 1990, Elmdale was the 17,906th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 17,925th largest city in the US. Elmdale is currently 13.1% smaller than it was in 1990.
Elmdale has grown 5.6% since the 2000. Elmdale, Minnesota is growing moderately quickly; it is growing faster than 89% of similarly sized cities since 2000.
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The total voting age population of Elmdale, Minnesota, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 74. The voting age population is 52.7% male and 47.3% female.
According to the latest census statistics, 21.0% of the residents of Elmdale are 65 or older.
The racial demographics of Elmdale are 95.1% White and 4.9% Two or more races.
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Among those aged 16 and older, 75.9% of Elmdale residents are in the labor force.
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Of all the housing units in Elmdale, 27.3% of them were build before 1940.
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(ABOVE VIDEO) Footage taken by David Lakota documents the events on December 1 at the University of Hawaii’s Hilo campuses. Edited by David Corrigan and voiced by Sherry Bracken.
On Monday, a group of students and activists took down the American flag flying at main entrance of the University of Hawaii at Hilo, instead raising the Hawaiian flag that was beneath it. The action was related to what they say is the continued illegal occupation of the Hawaiian Kingdom by the United States. The American flag that was taken down was folded and handed over to university administrators. The group then went over to do the same thing at the flag pole of Hawaii Community College in Hilo. While there, they encountered security.
This video was shot by David Lakota. He and fellow participant Gene Tamashiro spoke on camera afterwards. UH student La’akea Caravalho explained more.
Big Island Video News asked the university for an official response to what occurred. We have yet to receive a statement.
UPDATE – The reasoning behind the action is evident in a letter written by students of the University of Hawaii to faculty and adminstrators, which began by saying the students have found the university has committed war crimes under the illegal occupation, specifically “pillaging” and “Americanization”. The letter relies on evidence presented in the recent “Memorandum for Ka Pouhana, CEO of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs regarding Hawai‘i as an Independent State and the Impact it has on the Office of Hawaiian Affairs” by Dr. Keanu Sai.
After detailing the background of the war crimes accusations, students wrote:
In closing if you are able to refute the evidence in the Memo then assuredly the felonies – war crimes – have not been committed. But if you are not able to refute the evidence, then beginning on November 28, 2014, Hawaiian Independence Day, La Kuokoa, which has been celebrated since 1843, the United States Flag will no longer be raised over the Hawaiian flag from that day forth. We demand that the Hawaiian Flag shall be raised first and be last taken down each day. The occupying United States flag shall be on a separate flag pole of exact same height with the flag flown as well at the same height. If no flag pole is provided for the U.S. flag it shall not be raised until one is provided by the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hawaii Community College at no cost to the students. the none refute of evidence means that all State of Hawaii officials and employees, as well as We / Students are compelled to comply with Hawaii Kingdom Law and the law of occupation. Students of UH-Hilo on November 4, 2014 | <urn:uuid:4b7ffbd0-f483-43c0-a184-045074d974c2> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2014/12/04/video-american-flags-taken-hawaiian-kingdom-advocates/ | 2023-09-22T12:39:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.961806 | 564 |
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David Kern comments on the public sector finance figures for May 2016, published by the ONS.
Public sector net borrowing, excluding public sector banks, rose by £0.2 billion in the current financial year compared with the same period in 2015.
Public sector net debt, excluding public sector banks, at the end of May 2016 was 83.7% of GDP.
David Kern, BCC Chief Economist, said:
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Mary Rudy McLean was born in Roosevelt, Utah on August 24, 1939 to Czar Felix Rudy and Margeret Miles Rudy. She died October 18, 2022 surrounded by her family.
She grew up in Roosevelt, Utah and met her husband Max in Vernal at a dance. They were married July 9, 1971 in the Logan Utah LDS Temple.
They have five children Jeffrey (Diane) McLean, David (Marilee)McLean, Donna McLean, Robert (Bonnie) McLean, Joseph McLean and grandchildren; Shaylee Richens and Oaklee, Shyenne McLean and Bryleigh, whom she and Max helped raise.
She was very active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she was a Scout Leader and Relief Society President.
Mary taught special needs children in Lapoint for several years. After she retired, she loved spending time in her yard and working at the temple.
She is preceded in death by her husband Max, parents, brothers and sisters a granddaughter and two babies.
She has survived by her daughter and four sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, October 24, 2022 at the Maeser 3rd Ward Chapel. Viewings will be held Sunday evening from 6-8 and Monday 1 hour prior to service.
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Today at 10 a.m., Ron Santo will be eulogized at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. Last night, thousands of mourners paid their last respects. George Castle captured the scene for SB Nation Chicago; if you haven't already seen that article, check out how classy and respectful it was.
The funeral service will be carried live on WGN-TV in Chicago -- not on the national feed. However, several local websites will be streaming the service live including our friends at CSN Chicago. WGN-TV says the service will also be archived on their website afterwards, so if you can't watch this morning, you can catch it later today or this evening.
Use this thread this morning for discussion of the funeral service. Farewell, Ron; you "bled Cubbie blue" as much or more than any of us. | <urn:uuid:ed6aee83-0a11-47e6-9ee2-ab2731fe3dea> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2010/12/10/1867956/ron-santo-funeral-friday-at-10-am | 2023-09-22T12:40:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.952564 | 173 |
Pietro Chiovaro writes:
I'm thrilled to share a quick tutorial with you, showcasing the creation process of the mind-bending cityscape from the movie 'Inception' using Blender 3.5.1.
I have some exciting news! I've just launched my TikTok channel. There, you can expect daily uploads of short tutorials and videos that dive into the world of Blender. Make sure to follow me to stay up to date with the latest content!
But wait, there's more! On my YouTube channel, I'll be publishing extended step-by-step tutorials for a more in-depth learning experience.
Make sure to follow both of my channels!
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I am here today to show you how to go about replacing the Keyboard on Any HP 15 Series of Laptops. This guide will show you what to do step by step with a video demonstration.
This article will contain all you need to easily replace your Keyboard. So bookmark this article and see what you will need to begin below.
Throughout this tutorial I will be using a HP 15-f003dx, but not this is for demonstration as the guide is the same for any HP 15 Series Laptop.
Who does this Guide apply to?
This applies to any one that has a HP 15 Series Laptop or HP Laptop in general with Keyboard issues such as the entire keyboard is not working, half of the Keyboard is working or some keys are dead and the Keyboard needs replacing.
Sometimes keyboard die because Kids Play Games on them or the keyboard may die naturally over time especially if you have had your device for at least a year or two.
What do you need?
For this tutorial you will need:
1.A Screw driver set or a Philips Screwdriver.
2.A pair of forceps or opening tool from a Laptop tool set or substitute you can find around the house.
3.A Exact match Keyboard Replacement.
This detailed video tutorial guides you on what to do step by step. Simply click play and watch or read the directions below.
How to Replace a HP 15 Series Keyboard?
1.Power off the Laptop and flip it over and remove the battery.
2.Remove the one screw on the back that’s marked with the Keyboard symbol.
3.Using the Forceps or prying tool get between the grooves the the Laptop and lift the keyboard. Use your hands to lift the freed sections and move along until you lift the Keyboard up totally.
4.Don’t yank the Keyboard up totally. Next un-clip the ribbon cable from behind the keyboard. The black clip can be picked up using your fingers to loosen the ribbon cable (Found at the end of the white section to which the ribbon cable is connected). Once done remove the keyboard totally.
5.Install the New Keyboard. Put it in place and make sure its all the way in. When secured go ahead and press the black section of the clip back down in place to secure. Snap the keyboard back in.
6.Power up and test the keyboard which should work now. If it does not work you did not push the ribbon cable all the way in and you will need to repeat the steps above.
Remember to replace the Screw at the back and the Battery for the Laptop when everything is done correctly.
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Jose Bautista came out of tonight's game (no this isn't a repeat of a post from last month). Jose, playing in just his second game since coming off the DL, left tonight's game in the 3rd inning. There was no sign that he was injured, apparently he felt some discomfort in his left write again.
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L’Objet creates designs for the home that are both luxurious and functional works of art, crafted with the highest degree of excellence and quality.
Redesigning their e-Commerce site for a more intuitive user experience and better site speed.
- UI/UX Design
Avenue B is a makeup and cosmetics retailer and concierge beauty service that’s reshaping the idea of the clinical, fluorescent-lit makeup section, and fostering a community around highly curated shopping and discovery.
Design & Develop a new Shopify Plus storefront on a twelve-week timeline, with custom PDP and PLP designs, a live-chat concierge, an interactive Beauty Match quiz, and ERP integrations for Salsify and Sellercloud fulfillment channels.
What We Did
- Shopify Plus Web Design & Development
- Shopify Integrations
- Custom Shopify themes
- ERP Integration Solutions
Launching a new brand’s first website on a 12-week timeline was a unique challenge. Fortunately, the BlueSwitch Web Team is all about unique challenges, so this project gave everyone who worked on it a chance to shine.
- A very short 12-week timeline
- Give the client’s non-developer teams the ability to add custom dimensions and badges to products, without touching code
- Complex ERP integrations on two very different platforms (Salsify and Sellercloud)
- Create massive product catalog within timeline, without migration data to fallback on
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Serious Mental Illness - Adults
At any given time, over five percent of the adult population in the U.S. will experience a mental illness so pressing it will interfere with their ability to function.
What is Serious Mental Illness?
Serious mental illnesses are medical conditions that affect a person's thoughts, feelings, dispositions, and capabilities to relate to others and function on a daily basis. They are not the result of individual weakness, insufficient character, or underprivileged upbringing, but a medical condition affecting the brain and impairing a person’s social, emotional, and cognitive function. Fortunately, treatment of serious mental illnesses at this degree is entirely possible, and most battling a serious mental illness can find liberation from their symptoms with a professionally led treatment plan.
Common Treatment Areas
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
CARE and IMPACT-West clients must meet the following criteria established by the State of South Dakota Department of Social Services – Division of Community Behavioral Health Services to receive treatment for mental illness.
Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
The individual's serious emotional, behavioral, or psychological disorder has resulted in at least one of the following:
Psychiatric treatment of serious mental illness more intensive than outpatient care and more than once in a lifetime (e.g., emergency services, alternative residential living, or inpatient hospitalization)
A single episode of psychiatric hospitalization with an Axis I and/or Axis II diagnosis
Psychotropic medication maintained for at least one year
Frequent crisis contacts with a mental health center for more than six months as a result of a persistent psychiatric illness
Don’t let serious mental illness become the defining factor in your life or in the life of someone you love. Contact Behavior Management Systems to begin the road toward positive possible change. Referrals and inquiries are handled by our reception staff—they can be reached by calling the office nearest you.
Walk In Screenings are also provided at the Mainstream Campus on the following day and time:
Thursday 9:00 am -10:00 am
Services available at Behavior Management Systems for all of our programs listed below may include psychiatric medication management, individual therapy, co-occurring and chemical dependency services, family support and education, advocacy and education about community resources, multiple group opportunities, and education and support on activities of daily living.
Mainstream Transitional Living
Mainstream Transitional Living is a voluntary mental health transitional residential home for SMI clients. At the home, medication trained staff assists residents 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Case Management is available 5 days per week. This program develops a daily structure, encourages medication compliance and stabilization, and facilitates independent living skills.
(Individualized and Mobile Program for Assertive Community Treatment)
This mental health program follows an evidence-based practice that provides comprehensive, community-based, highly individualized services to SMI clients with the highest needs.
(Continuous Assistance, Rehabilitation, and Education)
The CARE program is a less intensive recovery-based program providing services to adult SMI clients. These client-centered, strength-based services are available in the office, at the client’s home, or in the community. | <urn:uuid:46f3d5f7-d78f-4300-a445-7fcee5e7565d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.bmscares.org/major-mental-illness-adults | 2023-09-22T12:32:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.908966 | 742 |
After the Lord helped us link these two ideas together, we pondered what to call the thing. Let's face it, if you mention the word gospel, or messages to most lost people, they probably wouldn't want anything to do with it. But, with a name that doesn't ring out its Bible affiliation, there's at least a chance someone might just listen — even for a few moments — to the glorious Gospel of Christ. Remember; these messages were designed to make someone THINK about their future. And, remember, "Faith cometh by HEARING...", and, "How shall they hear without a preacher?" (Romans 10:14-17) In this case the preacher is on digital audio. After listening to the message, they are invited to click on a link that brings them directly to our invitation page where they are welcome to read one, or all, of our Gospel tracts, and/or play a short Gospel film. | <urn:uuid:b59ba63c-ab03-4b63-a670-f8ec6100a0a7> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.boazbaptist.com/online-audio-tracts | 2023-09-22T10:33:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.970273 | 194 |
• The Web3.Conference is a premier event to explore the latest trends in Web3 internet standard
• The event will include talks and networking opportunities with industry leaders, marketers, investors and entrepreneurs
• It will be held in Amsterdam on May 19th
The Web3.Conference is an upcoming event that brings together builders and creators of the revolutionary new internet standard – Web3. Participants can explore, learn, network and gain insights into the latest trends and use cases emerging from this new technology. Famous speakers from different industries, as well as investors, developers and entrepreneurs are invited to attend the event which promises a day packed with interesting talks and networking opportunities for all attendees.
The conference covers topics such as how changes brought about byWeb3 projects might affect our lives; building decentralized autonomous organizations; use cases for business involving NFTs; how social media could be affected by Web 3; role of the metaverse + gaming in the new web 3 reality; investing in web 3; AI’s potential role in shaping the future of web 3.
Why Is This Important?
Web 3 represents a fundamental shift in how we think about and interact with the internet – decentralization, privacy and user empowerment are at its core. It has captured attention not just from technical people but also investors, developers and entrepreneurs who recognize its potential to innovate or disrupt existing systems.
When & Where?
The conference takes place on May 19th 20208in Amsterdam – a city known for its vibrant culture featuring numerous galleries, theaters and events.
In addition to participating in insightful talks related to web 3 development, participants can also experience workshops related to product design & engineering; startups & venture capital; digital marketing & communications strategy; data science & analytics etc., | <urn:uuid:a61b1bfb-3b6c-422f-b292-4538113ef6f1> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.bokova.eu/gather-web3-innovators-in-amsterdam-the-web3-conference-is-here/ | 2023-09-22T10:59:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.912416 | 368 |
The Weight of a Backpack
I met her after school today, because even though her play date was ninety percent confirmed, sometimes first grade days don’t unfurl as planned. Today, though, everyone was smiles and giggles, and I kissed her goodbye with an offer to unsnap her backpack from her back, to take it home with me. She declined.
I didn’t think about the backpack when I dragged two bikes upstairs from their winter home in the basement. I wheeled hers down the street, helmet dangling from my fingers, as I watched Dylan ride ahead. His legs worked at the pedals, his knees so much closer to the handlebars than they were in the fall. His voice carried on the wind, and I noticed the squeaky grinding of his training wheels and wondered if we should oil them or remove them.
He reached her first, announcing himself with squeaky wheels and jubilation at riding through the wind, and I chatted with my friend while he slid comfortably into the last few minutes of the play date. She squealed with joy at the site of her bike, and I still didn’t think of her backpack. Three bodies flew around the cul-de-sac on bikes, and I inhaled still-cold air and only thought of her bag when my friend retrieved it from inside the house.
I slid it over my shoulder, ready to carry it home, while they cut through the evening air with pumping legs and laughter.
Instead, she pulled it on her shoulders, snuggly clicking the chest strap over her jacket. They rode ahead, weaving between each other on the street.
I chased them, wishing I’d worn running shoes instead of rain boots, and yelled their names to call them closer to the curb. We let cars pass once, twice, three times, our rambling ride coinciding with the commute home for many drivers. Only as we moved deeper into the neighborhood did I relax and let them ride far ahead.
Her hair streamed behind her helmet as she pushed her legs harder, faster against the wind. She stood on her pedals, and her sure, strong legs moved confidently, the butterfly backpack bouncing a little against her back. I lost my breath in that instant, noticing the way it seemed like she had always pedaled so smoothly, like she had never teetered between training wheels nor wobbled to find her balance without them.
I jogged to catch them, wondering how they could stretch the distance between us so quickly.
As the road sloped upward, she paused, her breath quickening. When she unstrapped her backpack and handed it to me, I gladly shouldered it for the remainder of our journey home, grateful to share the weight of her day until we returned home.
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Last semester, the firm welcomed to the studio a talented intern, Michael Njo, an IPAL student from The Catholic University of America. The IPAL (Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure) program was created by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) in 2015. The program offers a dynamic, innovative path to licensure for students who are dedicated to becoming an architect by integrating the opportunity to gain the real-world experience necessary to complete the Architectural Experience Program® (AXP®) and ensuring that each IPAL student can take all six divisions of the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®).
With 5 University of Virginia alumni currently on our team, we were very excited to host a week-long externship for two students from the School of Architecture: Audrey Liu, a second year MArch candidate, and Rhett Lin, a fourth year undergraduate student. The externship provides a glimpse into the professional life of a designer in an architecture firm with exposure to all aspects of practice.
Bonstra | Haresign ARCHITECTS hosted our second developer networking series, Developing Success in the District, led by McLean Mortgage team members, Chris Geier and Andy Stewart. On Wednesday, April 25th, over 60 members of the DC development community gathered in our office on the vibrant 14th Street Corridor to connect with colleagues over drinks and hors d’oeuvers, and to hear four distinguished panelists discuss a variety of relevant topics, trends, and best practices. | <urn:uuid:2e4877f9-443b-46fa-9e04-4e485146d1d5> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.bonstra.com/news-tag/networking/ | 2023-09-22T12:01:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.936152 | 311 |
Jul 23 2020
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) supported the Senate-passed Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that invests in the military, ensures servicemembers have the tools and resources they need to successfully carry-out their missions and strengthens Arkansas’s role in national defense.
“At a time of increasing risks and dangerous challenges to global security, the United States must lead in creating stability through a strong and modernized military. Peace through strength is a proven concept that reinforces American deterrence and produces greater global security. That’s why it’s so important to yet again come together and advance this NDAA,” Boozman said during a floor speech in support of the bill. “I am pleased this bill includes a few of my priorities aimed at supporting our deployed service members and the state of Arkansas.”
Boozman’s amendment to improve child care assistance for military families who are assigned to around-the-clock, stateside rotations units—like the 188th Wing in Fort Smith—was included in the Senate-passed bill. The provision directs the Department of Defense to research, report and provide recommendations to Congress on how to provide 24-hour child care to military families.
The bill also authorizes a new Arkansas National Guard Readiness Training Center at Fort Chaffee. Boozman secured funding to construct the center which will provide greater support for training exercises and help ensure Arkansas guardsmen continue to be some of the best trained in the country.
The NDAA supports the deployment of the Iron Dome protection system to U.S. Central Command theater. This comes after Boozman called on Secretary of Defense Mark Esper to deploy this protection to safeguard U.S. and coalition members in the region as a result of talking with commanders about vulnerabilities to defense capabilities while visiting Iraq in February. A portion of the Iron Dome defense is produced in Camden, Arkansas.
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The 202 Bottle [PAIR] - 22oz
Sale price $25.00 Regular price
Stay hydrated and represent the city you love.
Bottles look best in pairs. Save when you pick up two!
- Specialized Purist bottle
- 22 oz
- MoFlo top design
- Designed by Matt and Lloyd
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Adventure Ready Brand - GlacierGel Blister and Burn Dressing
The next generation in blister dressings - Glacier Gel™ is easy to apply and stays in place for multiple days. The waterproof, breathable adhesive gels are highly cushioning, cooling and absorbent which provides instant and complete pain relief for blisters and burns.
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About the Study Image Body Content Study Process Metrolinx developed a stage-gate process to guide decision making for evaluating major transit investments. From project inception to the start of construction, stage gates- also known as “decision gates”- are applies at major milestones identified below. More information on the Metrolinx business cases can be found on metrolinx.com. Define (Complete)Identifies problem statement and defines that the project needs to deliver.Assess (Complete)Initial Business Case (Options Analysis) Evaluates options and determines a preferred option. Typical point at which funding for planning and preliminary design is secured. Develop (We are here)Preliminary Design Business Case Refines preferred option, further clarifying scope, and cost. Typical point at which funding for procurement and build is secured. DesignFull Business Case Develops project framework, designs and requirements used as a basis for procurement.BuildFull Business Case Updated (if required) Procures and delivers the projectOperatePost In-Service Business Case After the asset is in service, monitors the benefits and costs to identify opportunities for enhancements and lessons learned.Close-outCloses out the project number and documentation after assurance that all remaining project work and contractual and financial obligations are settled. Study Area The study area is centred on the Queen Street-Highway 7 corridor between Mississauga Road in Brampton in the west to Helen Street the City of Vaughan in the east connecting with the Highway 7 Rapidway. | <urn:uuid:6356026b-4c17-49e1-94c6-4ce2beda7176> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.brampton.ca/EN/Business/planning-development/projects-studies/QSTMP/Pages/About1.aspx | 2023-09-22T12:01:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.8884 | 300 |
25 March 1998 | Reports
The World Bank And The State: A Recipe For Change? (links to PDFs)
The World Bank's 1997 World Development Report (WDR), The State in a Changing World, appears to mark an abandonment of support for minimal government in favour of a strong and vigorous state. Close analysis of the Report, however, suggests that the Bank is failing to engage with critics of neoliberalism, especially on distributional questions. This report was written by Nicholas Hildyard (March 1998). | <urn:uuid:4b13c775-c99b-46e6-83ae-29657e9fd203> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.brettonwoodsproject.org/resources/page/842/ | 2023-09-22T11:38:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.939402 | 109 |
LET'S CELEBRATE YOU!
Brooklawn Services is grateful for your loyalty and allowing us to do what we love. How better to express our gratitude than a giveaway to show our appreciation - no strings attached.
Enter to win one of these exciting prizes:
- Char-Griller Duo Black Dual-Function Combo Grill & Case of Omaha Steaks
- YETI Tundra Cooler
Deadline to enter is June 30th, 2020. The winner will be announced the next business day and be contacted via the email address provided.
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Breaking Ground: 60 Years of Austrian Experimental Cinem
Sunday September 23, 2012, 7:30 pm
Los Angeles Filmforum presents
Breaking Ground: 60 Years of Austrian Experimental Cinema
Part 9 - Here's Looking At You
At the Spielberg Theatre at the Egyptian, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90028
Tickets: $10 general; $6 students/seniors/LACE members; free for Filmforum members. Available at Brown Paper tickets:
Austria's avant-garde film tradition, arising at mid-century (and thus, relatively later than those of other Western nations) has been among the most sustained and radical of such traditions. As with other Austrian arts, it is a response (in part) to past national decadence and entrenched conservatism; its repository of cutting-edge experimental film and video works is uniquely impressive and progressive, fracturing into ever-newer distinctions.
The programs in this series have been constructed from avant-garde films and videos produced between 1955 and 2010 in which virtually every technique and genre imaginable is employed, from formalist and structuralist works by such globally renowned figures as Peter Kubelka, Peter Tscherkassky and Martin Arnold, to the radical work by performance-based artists such as VALIE EXPORT, Mara Mattuschka, Kurt Kren and the Viennese actionists, as well as the boundary-breaking contemporary output of artists including Siegfried A. Fruhauf, Johann Lurf and Virgil Widrich.
Works already considered canonical are supplemented by other works that experiment with sonic art and digital technology. Moving between historical, social and aesthetic questions and purely formal works that wreak havoc with the retina, this panoramic selection is an attempt to define a poetic edge within a vast array of production while underlining links and relationships between several generations of artists, (re)discovering new ways of entering into the "material" and the frame, and examining the mechanics of cinema.
This series is made possible with the support of the Austrian Consulate General in Los Angeles.
This program was curated by Brent Klinkum and presented in association with the UCLA Film & Television Archive and Anthology Film Archives.
Note: The first eight screenings in this series will be at the UCLA Film & Television Archive, from August 17 September 22. Los Angeles Filmforum members receive two for one admission at the Billy Wilder Theater box office for the screenings at UCLA!
Special thanks: Sonja Reiser-WeinzettlThe Austrian Foreign Ministry; Andreas Lins, Deputy Head of Post/ConsulAustrian Consulate General, Los Angeles; Gerald Weber; Brigitta Burger-Utzer; Ralph McKaySixpackfilm; Shannon Kelley UCLA Film & Television Archive
9. Here's Looking At You
From the harsh lights illuminating the stage to the wonder of reproductive technology, these works elucidate the intimate through a delightful range of genres and techniques. The artists in this program have used self-portraits, documentary and fictional narrative methods, performance, animation and choreography to ask a question essential to cinema: Who's looking at whom?
Nik Thoenen & Timo Novotny (2003 / video / colour / 5 min)
Mara Mattuschka & Chris Haring (2005 / video / b&w / 15 min)
Friedl vom Gröller (2000 / 35mm / b&w / silent / 2 min)
The Ballad of Maria Lassnig
Maria Lassnig & Hubert Sielecki (1992 / 35mm / colour / 8 min)
Günter Brus (1967 / 16mm / b&w / silent / 3 min)
8/64 Ana Aktion Brus 8/64 Ana Action Brus
Kurt Kren (1964 / 16mm / b&w / silent / 3 min)
Hito Steyerl (2004 / video / colour, b&w / 25 min)
Virgil Widrich (2001 / 35 mm / b&w / 12 min)
TRT: 73 min
60 Years of Austrian Experimental Cinema
10 film & video programs curated by Brent Klinkum
In the twentieth century Austria's film industry was particularly active, with directors like Fritz Lang, Joseph von Sternberg, Billy Wilder and Otto Preminger, all of whom emigrated to the United States, and more recently Michael Haneke, Ulrich Seidl, Barbara Albert and Jessica Hausner. Less known and recognized outside the festival circuit and museums are the various forms of avant-garde moving images that without a doubt have been one of the key artistic forms in Austrian culture these past fifty years and continue to play an increasingly important role in the remarkable richness and diversity of Austrian cultural identity. This identity goes far beyond the clichés of Viennese cafés, Baroque palaces, waltzes and classical music to encompass the radicalism of writers like Thomas Bernhard, Elias Canetti, Franz Kafka and Elfriede Jelinek, and artists such as Oskar Kokoschka, Gustav Klimt, Hermann Nitsch and Egon Schiele, not to mention the architects and philosophers who have engendered major influences on the world stage. This selection continues in the same vein with cutting-edge films and videos.
These ten programs have been constructed from avant-garde films and videos produced between 1955 and 2010 in which virtually every technique and genre imaginable are employed. The selections range from formalist and structuralist works conceived by major figures on the world scene, like Peter Kubelka, Peter Weibel, Peter Tscherkassky and Martin Arnold, to the contemporary generation of artists pushing boundaries yet further into unique visual realms with such directors as Siegfried A. Fruhauf, Johann Lurf, Norbert Pfaffenbichler and Virgil Widrich. At the same time the radical veins of work produced by performance-based artists like VALIE EXPORT, Mara Mattuschka and the Viennese Actionists visualized through the highly condensed filmic documents of Kurt Kren have not been ignored. Special attention has also been devoted to artists whose work has regrettably become neglected over the years, for example Marc Adrian, Maria Lassnig, Hans Scheugl, Alfred Kaiser, Ernst Schmidt Jr. and Herbert Vesely. Interspersed amongst these historical and contemporary "classics" will be works revisiting architecture, commissioned film festival trailers and television commercials, the distinguished use of found footage in various chapters of Gustav Deutsch's Film ist. series, and some examples of mesmerizing sonic art with artists like Tina Frank, Karoe Goldt, Michaela Grill, Michaela Schwentner and Billy Roisz, as well as others. These works epitomize in many aspects the highly collaborative nature of Austrian avant-garde moving images. By appropriating digital technology, the artists have expanded the notion of collaboration, in which the "artist" and the "musician" play equal and complementary roles, and are often influenced by graphic artists, webmasters and designers. The common defining factor visible in all these independent, if not underground, films and videos is an unmistakable idiosyncratic visual grammar.
These selections are born of a collective desire to explore different means used in the making of screen works, both "classics" and the undeservedly little-known oeuvre of both renowned and emerging artists. Ignoring certain formal canons and underlining the visual and musical poetry are these programs' leitmotifs. Bouncing back and forth between historical, social and aesthetic questions and purely formal works that wreak havoc with the retina, this panoramic, non-inclusive selection is an attempt to define a poetic edge within the vast array of production while underlining links and relationships between several generations of artists, (re)discovering new ways of entering into the "material" and the frame, and examining the mechanics of cinema. (Brent Klinkum)
Brent Klinkum has directed Transat Vidéo since it's creation in 1994. Based in Caen, France, Transat Vidéo proposes yearly around a hundred different screening programs in cafés, galleries, museums, cinemas, festivals, fine art schools, in the countryside. With few exceptions programs are inspired by themes in relation to the context in which they are screened. Flipbooks, photos, performances, sound works, readings by actors regularly accompany the films and videos. Transat Vidéo also curates several exhibitions every year, co-produces installations and videos.
Amongst his parallel activities Brent Klinkum has been jury member of numerous international film and media art festivals, jury member of Fine Art school diplomas (Le Fresnoy, École Sup de l'image Angoulème) and participated in the preselection comitees of various festivals. Since 2004 he is member of the New Media collection of the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. His curatorial activities includes exhibition and audiovisual programs in Paris, Caen, Zürich, Amien, Vienna, Brussels, Berlin, Zagreb, ...
Filmforum's screening series is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission; the Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles; the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; and the Metabolic Studio. Additional support generously provided by American Cinematheque. We also depend on our members, ticket buyers, and individual donors.
Coming Soon to Los Angeles Filmforum:
Sept 30 - Breaking Ground: 60 Years of Austrian Experimental Cinema Screening 10
Oct 21 Lori Felker
Oct 28 David Gatten
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