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Dorelle L. Elston, 84, of Rock Island, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 7th, at the Cambridge Chapel of Stackhouse-Moore Funeral & Cremation Services. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in the Munson Township Cemetery, rural Cambridge. Memorials may be made to her church.
Dorelle Louise Mazzetta was born October 8, 1935 in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of Oswald J. and Sylvia L. Beisel Mazzetta. She graduated from New Trier High School in 1953 and attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Her marriage to G. Jerry Elston took place on September 21, 1961 in Dubuque, Iowa. He passed away on November 23, 1988.
She worked as a nurse in Dubuque, Iowa until 1964 and then became a fulltime homemaker to her family. After her husband's death in 1988, she started working as a real estate manager and continued in that position until retiring in early 2019. Dorelle enjoyed cooking, baking, and gardening. She was an avid sports fan. Dorelle was a member of the Twin Bridges I Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Davenport, Iowa.
Those surviving are her four children, Glenn J. (Julie) Elston, Jr., Rock Island, Tricia Dee (Neal) Sachs, Carlsbad, CA, Kristi Lee Elston, Rock Island, and Josh A. (Melanie) Elston, Spokane, WA. Other survivors include 11 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a brother, Oswald J. Mazzetta, Jr., Tucson, AZ. Her parents and her husband preceded her in death | <urn:uuid:48599d2d-365a-4a37-8624-3a50369900f3> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.stackhousemoore.com/obituaries/dorelle-elston | 2023-09-22T12:11:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.969884 | 391 |
We seek to continually improve our performance in Health and Safety by ensuring that:
• An effective programme is in place and maintained to ensure that all workplace hazards are identified and appropriate measures taken to control these hazards.
• The programme is reviewed and monitored to take account of changing conditions and circumstances in the workplace.
• Records are kept of the hazard management programme.
• Employees have the opportunity to participate in the development of Health and Safety practices and in becoming Health and Safety Representatives.
• Relevant documentation relating to occupational Health and Safety issues is made available to employees.
• Work systems, plant and substances are subjected to testing and hazard assessment before being introduced.
• Employees and contractors are trained, supervised and provided with information to undertake their duties safely.
• Personal protective equipment needed to secure Health and Safety is provided to employees, who are adequately trained in its proper use, maintenance and storage.
• Accidents are reported, recorded and investigated.
• In the event of an injury/illness Star Scaffolding Limited works with ACC to achieve a robust outcome for our employees by using appropriate treatment and rehabilitation principles.
• This policy is monitored and revised following any organisational changes or changes in legislation or best practices, or otherwise every two years.
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• To consult with employees on Health and Safety matters that affect them.
• To ensure that all plant, substances and work systems used are suitable for their intended purposes and meet safety requirements.
• To provide adequate training, information, instruction and supervision,
• To ensure that contractors and visitors are made aware of their responsibilities and safety procedures.
• To respond promptly to any Health or Safety issues brought to their attention.
• To ensure that Health and Safety objectives and responsibilities are included in job/task descriptions and are reviewed annually.
• The Managing Director has overall responsibility for the effective management of workplace Health and Safety.
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• To carry out work in a way that does not adversely affect their own Health and Safety or that of others around them.
• To learn and understand Health and Safety rules and follow them.
• To be certain they completely understand instructions before starting work, to avoid taking short cuts and always use safe work procedures.
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Villa Sunrise has 4 bedrooms and is a traditional Caribbean-style home with stunning views of the Bay of St Jean. It also features modern comforts including a beautiful terrace, large open plan spaces, a music room, and a wonderful outdoor space.This home can comfortably accommodate 8 people, perfect for families with close friends who are looking to vacation together. This property can be rented with Villa Mystic, a 9 bedroom property, suiting larger groups. It is surrounded by verdant rolling hills and natural landscaping and is just five minutes walk from Nikki Beach and St. Jean.
It has four lovely ensuite bedrooms, all of which are air-conditioned. Three bedrooms are located on the main floor, while the fourth is in an independent studio. Bedroom 1 is a luxurious space with a King-size bed and HD TV. It also has a programmable safe and screened windows. The ensuite bathroom features high-quality fixtures, calming rain showers, and fine toiletries. Bedroom 2 features a queen bed and programmable safe. The ensuite bathroom is equipped with premium toiletries , vanities, and fixtures. The 3rd bedroom is a comfortable, twin-sized room with twin beds that can be made into a King size bed. In the ensuite bathroom, you will find fixtures of high quality, including a relaxing rain shower and luxurious toiletries. For those who want their own space, bedroom 4 is a separate studio, with access to your own fully-equipped kitchen, bar, and kitchenette, as well as a spacious ensuite bedroom with a super plush King bed and private terrace.
This property's semi-outdoors setting is the social heart of the villa. The living area doubles up as an open terrace with a large semi-open roof, providing ample protection from heat and the elements. It is spacious and open from all sides, allowing guests to take in the stunning views of the bay . The space includes a large seating area, with super-palatial sofas, and a cosy dining area that seats eight. The modern kitchen is located adjacent to the living space and has a beautiful island and breakfast bar that is in the open-air, although semi-covered. There are no walls between the living space & the pool terrace and you can enjoy meals and snacks at any time of the day in this fully-equipped kitchen . If you prefer to cook alfresco, there is a modern gas barbecue. The sofas provide a great space to socialise, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Or take a dip in the gorgeous, curved pool and soak up the sun.
The elegant interior of this home combines modernity and authenticity in cozy spaces . It features a mosaic wall, long curtains tied with ribbons and floor pebbles that massage the feet while you walk barefoot. Music enthusiasts will enjoy their stay in this property, which is equipped with a music room that includes drums, amps and electric guitars.
Our friendly concierge team is available to assist you 24/7 with any questions or concerns you may have. Six days of housekeeping (no service on Sundays or public holidays), welcome gifts, and departure and arrival transfers are all included in the complimentary services. Other services like personal chef, babysitting and grocery shopping, as well as car rental and tours can be arranged by the concierge although these services come with additional costs.
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Senior Photos - Wethersfield, CT
Ok, so shooting senior photos has become a favorite of mine. These separate sessions were captured in the historic Wethersfield, CT. Kaylee and I started out behind the DMV at a somewhat hidden, but beautiful, brick building. I loved the weather windows and how they reflected the light. We then moved into old Wethersfield, and wandered around Main Street, some of my favorite photos from this portion of the session were shot behind the Heirloom Market.
Sam and I stayed primarily at the photogenic Wethersfield Cove. This is a great location that offers multiple beautiful backdrops, plus the reflection of light off the water can't be beat! The rustic barn with its stone foundation, historic homes, dirt path and open grassy areas all make for a plethora of beautiful portrait locations. This is especially good for a quick shoot as perspective can be changed very easily!
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Even the most ardent Marvel fans approach each Ant-Man installment as an inconsequential but amusing dose of serotonin. Our introduction to the character came at an opportune time in the MCU landscape, insofar that we just touched base with Iron Man and Captain America, and had just been introduced to Ultron. If anything, Ant-Man was a nice stopgap that served as an origins story to an otherwise niche hero as well as an appropriate layover between an Avengers and Captain America sequel.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania arrives with less fanfare than most Marvel movies, and is one of the weakest installments in the MCU, which is officially 31 films-deep, if you’re keeping a tally. Beyond serving as the theatrical introduction to the new villain Kang, whose name is in the upcoming Avengers sequel, so we know it’s important, this is as big of a slog as any Marvel film since the Daredevil and Elektra days. It might not be that lackluster, but the stakes have been raised far beyond characters breathlessly running around in a world that looks like a Marvel screensaver circa 2010.
Since the events of Endgame, Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) has been taking it easy, having just written a best-selling memoir whilst trying to live a life of normalcy with his girlfriend, Hope (Evangeline Lilly), and rebellious daughter, Cassie (Kathryn Newton). Hope has also assumed duties as the Wasp from her mother Janet (Michelle Pfeiffer). Thanks to Cassie and grandpa Hank’s (Michael Douglas) latest science project, the whole family is sucked into the Quantum Realm. Cassie might’ve created the portal, but someone inside the realm is able to pull them in and manipulate them without their control.
Not long after everyone is thrust into the land where everything exists all at once, Jane’s 30-year secrets begin coming to light. Enter the aforementioned Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors), a “multiversal adversary” in need of Pym Particles to power a ship that can lead him to any point in time. He’s essentially the new Thanos, omnipotent and ostensibly indestructible.
Phase Four of the MCU has kicked the multiverse concepts into overdrive, and director Peyton Reed and the legion of special effects artists clearly have a ton of fun playing around in the Quantum Realm. The first 30-or-so minutes of Quantumania is a predictable assortment of psychedelic imagery designed to dazzle and baffle, all in the same breath. After seeing Sam Raimi play around with such a landscape in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness — and somehow manage to rise above Marvel’s obsessive creative control over their projects with predetermined plot-points and visions — Reed’s vision feels corporate-approved and unremarkable by comparison. In fact, the effects here are a significant downgrade from past installments. Online accusations that Marvel VFX artists have, as of late, not been giving enough time to be precise and detailed with their visions due to stringent deadlines has never felt more credible than when watching Quantumania. Certain frames look great. Others, such as the early entry into the Quantum Realm as well as chunks of the obligatory final battle, look unpolished.
Jeff Loveness’ script is so erratic that it can’t even slow down to spend much time with some interesting new faces, such as William Jackson Harper’s disillusioned mind-reader or Katy O’Brian’s freedom fighter warrior. The only new face who feels adequately humanized is a major A-lister making his MCU debut. Once you see who it is, you’ll be elated to see he’s as deadpan and as entertaining as you hoped.
Kang doesn’t leave much of an impression either. I’m sure the gaggle of TV shows have humanized him better, but as someone with a full-time job and more interest in movies, I’ve yet to devote time to those. Majors has room to grow as the new face of evil in the MCU. His presence already suggests a studio that, post-Endgame, has more-or-less had to figure out where to go next after having to have been surprised with how far they’ve gotten. How Jane could have been trapped in the Quantum Realm for 30 years but never mention Kang to a single soul is only believable if she were working for the Conqueror herself.
Where’s the Wasp in all this? Along for the ride. Evangeline Lilly might get top billing for the second consecutive film in the series, but she’s entirely underutilized. Much of the film revolves around Scott and Cassie’s prickly relationship with one another. It manages to inject some life into a screenplay in search of some humanity beneath the green screen, and it works largely because Newton gives her character a dynamic edge and Rudd is his usual, amiable self. However, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania would’ve been more fun had its storyline revolved around the Lang crew getting sucked into the Quantum Realm on a rescue or a search and destroy mission. Instead, the frenetic pacing and generally low-stakes vibe makes this an easily skippable entry into the franchise that’s at the point where the snake is starting to feast on its tail.
NOTE: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is now playing exclusively in theaters.
Starring: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Kathryn Newton, Jonathan Majors, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas, William Jackson Harper, and Katy O’Brian. Directed by: Peyton Reed.
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Premature tooth loss is a serious oral health issue that is best dealt with promptly. The good news is that there are a number of treatment options available to patients today. Keep reading to learn more from our Saint Louis dental implant dentists…
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Dealing with tooth loss can be a deeply destabilizing experience for patients of all ages. The good news is that our team creates attractive, customized replacement teeth to help make your smile whole and healthy again. Before crafting your restoration, we will actually look to your natural smile for inspiration and guidance. Once your replacement tooth is in place, you’ll be amazed at how seamlessly it blends in.
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Sometimes patients need to replace multiple missing teeth at once. When this is the case, one treatment option is to use a number of individual replacement teeth to restore the patient’s smile. Alternatively, you may choose to replace several teeth with just one oral appliance, like a denture or a bridge. The key is to make sure that your new restorations work in harmony with your natural smile.
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To take control of your health, there is no better way than to increase your intake of veggies. Most everyone knows this, but for many it is easier said than done.
At first, eating a lot of vegetables doesn’t sound too appetizing. You might envision yourself having to eat plain celery sticks or carrots, like what you’d find in a store-bought veggie tray. Or you may recall a commercial that ran in the early 2000’s for a fiber supplement, in which a woman munched on a huge head of raw broccoli while driving in her car and working out at the gym. Gross! Who would want to do that?
A much tastier alternative is to have a large salad at least once a day. There are so many salad greens to choose from, such as spicy arugula to crispy lettuce, that you can mix and match leafy greens for something new each day. Add different complementary veggies, like shredded carrots, diced tomatoes and red peppers, corn, avocado and beans, plus an array of spices and dressings to make your mouth water every time. You’ll never get bored once you start to explore the variety of salad options available to you.
Why You Should Grow Your Own Salad Greens
One of the main benefits of eating a hearty salad is that it has a low caloric density. A single salad serving might be only 300 calories, for example, but the volume of food will leave you feeling very full. Comparatively, a single cupcake could easily have 300 calories or more, but you wouldn’t be able to satisfy your hunger by making a meal out of a single cupcake.
In other words, you’ll be surprised at how large of a salad you can eat. You may even find yourself eating out of a mixing bowl! And since good health comes from consistency, not a magic pill, you really should be chowing down on a large salad at least once a day.
To make a daily salad, you’re going to need a lot of salad greens. Prepackaged greens don’t always stay fresh in your refrigerator; the sooner you use them, the better. This makes it tough to “stock up” for the week. After a while, trekking down to the grocery store every other day will get tedious, and you don’t want to have any excuses to not eat your veggies and to fall off the wagon.
On the other hand, growing your own salad greens ensures that you can have an abundant supply, fresh as can be and within easy reach. You’ll save money in the long run, since seeds are cheap compared to store-bought greens. And because it’s easy to grow your own salad greens without using pesticides, you can even reap the benefits of organic food.
And when you get right down to it, homegrown food always tastes exceptionally better than anything you will find in a store.
How to Enjoy Salad Greens All Year Round
At this point you might be thinking, “That sounds great, but I live in an apartment” or “I’ve never had a vegetable garden before” or “What am I supposed to do in the winter?” Those are all valid concerns, but salad greens are very easy to grow, don’t require much space at all and actually prefer cool weather versus hot weather.
For apartment dwellers, container gardening is an excellent way to grow salad greens. Many leafy greens, like spinach, romaine lettuce and arugula, have shallow roots, so they are perfectly content in small containers. Although most plants started from seed should be thinned to just one or two seedlings every few inches or so, leafy greens will happily grow squashed together in a container without being thinned. They will not grow quite as large as if they were thinned out, but you’ll still get plenty for your salads.
Setting out several pots of salad greens on your deck, balcony or patio is perfect. You can also put a pot in front of a sunny window (south-facing is best) if you don’t have your own outdoor space.
Most salad greens are actually cold-tolerant, which make them perfect spring and fall crops. When it gets too hot, they will bolt, which means they will stop producing tasty leaves and will instead grow flower heads and seeds. You can buy some varieties that are more heat-tolerant than others, but growing your salads indoors during the heat of summer and the freezing cold of winter is a good idea.
By choosing varieties that are resistant to pests and diseases, you can ensure the likelihood that your salad greens will grow and thrive, even if you’ve never grown anything before. Use potting soil when using containers, and plenty of compost if growing outdoors. Weed thoroughly and often to make sure all of the nutrients in the soil go to your salad greens. Water when the top half-inch or so of soil is dry, or if the plants look shriveled and wilted. Mulch around the base of the plants to help stop dirt from splashing up into the leaves when you water. This will make it easier to prepare the greens when you’re ready to eat.
The great thing about salad greens is that they are a “gift that just keeps on giving.” When you’re ready to harvest the leaves, don’t pull the plant up by the roots. Instead, pinch the leaves off at the base of the stem or use a sharp knife to cut them away. New leaves will sprout up from the roots, so you can get multiple harvests out of a single seed.
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If you thought all salads were comprised of iceberg lettuce, think again. Nutritionally speaking, iceberg lettuce doesn’t pack much of a punch. You can experience a whole range of flavors and nutrients by planting a variety of salad greens. Here are some of the most common:
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- Bok Choy
- Butterhead lettuce
- Mustard Greens
- Romaine lettuce
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How do we have free will if God already knows what we will do?
Having free will is something we as Christians regard to be very important. But what is the point of free will when we have a God that is all-knowing, all-powerful?
Our speaker, Samuel, explains that his sister is obsessed with animals. He says that he knows if they were to walk past a dog, there’s a 99.95% chance that Samuel knows that his sister will ask to pat the dog. However, in Samuel knowing that, does it affect whether she freely chooses to touch the dog? In the same way, does the fact that God knows what we are going to do affect if we are going to do it freely? Does the fact that God knows what is going to happen before it happens means that His knowledge has forced us to do something?
Samuel uses another example which involves time travel. Say you were to go back in time to watch any key event in history e.g. the French revolution. You know what will happen because you may have read about it in history books, but nothing about your presence in that time will affect what happens or will cause the events to take place.
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Rebecca Hossack Gallery, London
1 July – 31 August 2013
Second Retrospective at Rebecca Hossack Gallery
by KATE TIERNAN
Whitaker, who was born in Blackpool, studied initially at Blackpool School of Art, later becoming a mature student at the Royal Academy, where he gained a distinction. Here, his work was predominantly figurative until a pivotal collaboration with fellow student David Inshaw shifted his practice towards abstraction, in particular Op Art – examining the potential within painting to manipulate the viewer’s perspective, playing with optical illusion. Always passionate about a career as a painter, he turned his back on the natural world he had previously depicted, venturing instead into the world within. He had a forensic approach and intellect for investigating the optical potential in colour.
This is the second retrospective of Whitaker’s work at the Rebecca Hossack Gallery and includes paintings from across his life, from the 1960s to work produced shortly before his death. Early in his career, he worked as milkman which allowed him time to paint, but the job did not support his growing family so he left to become a graphic designer. In the 1980s, he worked at Wimbledon School of Art becoming a senior lecturer until he retired in 2002.
“Collecting” atmospheric conditions and natural phenomenon that he had witnessed was integral when conceiving a work. Whitaker described this as a highly conceptual process, with the hope of capturing optimism. Fascinated by a real and multiple perspective, the influence of both Pablo Picasso and Peter Lanyon are evident in Whitaker’s output: conceptual cubism – conceiving works with pauses to consider the act of painting, the delineation of the horizontal and vertical line. The only sculpture in the show is a wooden tower reaching for the ceiling, reminiscent of a skyscraper, and painted in lollypop pastels. The delicately assembled structure is striped, revealing what looks like stairwells or escalators encircling it.
Each mark carries intentionality, gestures to demarcate and sometimes devour the surface underneath as Gerhard Richter did, dragging colour across the whole canvas. Music has a history of influencing artists and, as Richter listened to John Cage, Whitaker listened to Beethoven while composing to echo the orchestra’s rich depth and beauty: a concerto of colour. Whitaker’s inspiration was ignited by shafts of light in cathedrals, waterfalls, forests, memories of Egypt, coastlines, rainbows, sunrises, sunsets, cloud formation, metamorphosis and hypnotic motion.
The paintings appear to pulse with light, radiating a symphony of colours that are joyfully uplifting, dazzling the eyes and comforting the soul. Whitaker was a master at creating emotive depth and meaning with colour, inspired by Leonardo, Goethe and Ruskin. As one stands between Pyramids of Light (2002/2003), Blue Pacific (1975) and In Search of Moby Dick No. 3, Fata Morgana in Search of Moby Dick (1976), the gallery has a striking similarity to Dan Flavin and James Turrell’s light installations at the recent Light Show at the Hayward Gallery.
Whitaker was a prolific painter of awe-inspiring accuracy and dedication to craft and skill, a sculptor of intricate and complex geometry. The colour of each band that covers the canvas can imperceptibly shift, unlike the aggressive disorientation experienced when looking at Bridget Riley’s work. These carry ease, drawing you into his world; its reassuring calm gentleness flows like a good conversation. The colour palette is reminiscent of Peter Doig’s later works, such as Pelican (2004), and Claude Monet’s Water Lilies (1916). The warm summer breeze coming in through the window as I stand in front of Blue to Yellow on Pink (1976) it evokes a sense that I am there at the rippling water’s edge.
Bridget Riley at Tate Britain
Tate Britain's important exhibition of Bridget Riley's painting ends later this month. This is a full retrospective, which was not possible at the recent exhibitions of her work at the Serpentine Gallery in London and the Dia Center for the Arts in New York.
The painting of modern life
This is an outstanding international exhibition, dedicated to a significant section of contemporary painting. It has added lustre to the already tightly packed London galleries and museums programme. Ralph Rugoff, the curator, has applied considerable intellectual power to the exhibition catalogue and agenda. Seldom has a subject seemed to be have been so thoroughly investigated, and to be more appropriate to the cavernous open spaces of the Hayward.
Ken Done: Paintings
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Retail trade managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of establishments that sell merchandise or services on a retail basis.
Their duties may require them to:
Plan and direct the operations of organizations engaged in retail sales;
Manage staff and assign duties;
Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and the effect of competitors' operations;
Determine, locate and select merchandise and services to be sold;
Implement price and credit policies;
Develop and implement marketing strategies;
Plan budgets and authorize expenditures;
Carry out the organization's banking; and
Determine staffing requirements and hire, or oversee hiring of, staff.
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353. Monsters Like Snuggling
JimmyJim MacKenzie is an amateur futurist on his way to guru-hood. He studied journalism and works in television. Jim writes for several blogs, including The Incredible Vanishing Paperweight and the satirical horror site StuffMonsterslike.com. Jim and his SML co-blogger, Sarah Giavedoni, have started a holiday, ticked off celebrities and tried to purchase the lunar surface. In his spare time, Jim likes listening to rock music, reading, giving away free books at his nonprofit "The POP Project" and trying to catch the real Thomas Wolfe Home arsonist.
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Loretta Ann “Lori” (nee Liston) Sutton, of Wildwood, MO, passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, April 11, 2022, at the age of 62. Lori was a caring wife, grandmother, daughter, and friend. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Kim Sutton; his son, Jason Sutton; grandchildren, Joshua and Levi Sutton; her mother Mary Ellen Liston (nee Kube); and her mother-in-law, June Sutton of Casscoe. She was preceded in death by her father, George Gerald Liston; and brothers, Michael, David, and Timothy.
She was born to George Gerald and Mary Ellen Liston on January 20, 1960. After graduating from Central Missouri State with a BA in Marketing, Lori began her career with Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages. While a full-time employee she continued her education and earned a MA in Marketing. She retired as a Director of Marketing in 2012 after 30 years of dedicated service.
Lori married her husband, Jeffrey K. Sutton in St. Louis, MO on November 9, 1996, and they were married for 25 years. They spent many years together enjoying and experiencing life. Some of their best memories were spent traveling, meeting friends, scuba diving, snow skiing, rafting down the Colorado River, judging BBQ contests, or driving through Kentucky sampling whiskey. She was active in sports as a child and that love of the outdoors carried through to her adult life. As an expert skier, she always assumed the role of coach and teacher for those who were less skilled.
The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Lori. She loved a quiet evening with Jeff and had the ability to find happiness in her daily activities with a glass of wine in hand and music playing in the background. Her personality was contagious, particularly with her friends. Lori was never too busy to listen and talk about good times or bad. She always made time for others and will be sorely missed.
Visitation will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1815 S. Prairie St., Stuttgart, AR 72160, Wednesday, April 20, from 1:30 p.m. until the time of Mass at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Hunter’s Chapel United Methodist Cemetery, Casscoe, AR by Turpin Funeral Home of Stuttgart.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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1970s Mollie Parnis Boutique Metallic Stripe Knit Maxi Dress
This dress would make a perfect hostess dress for your autumn and winter dinner parties! Lurex knit, in red, orange, green, and gold stripes hugs the curves nicely without being over the top. Medium weight textile isgood for cool weather wear. Long sleeves, mock neck and maxi length. Dress is fully lined. A comfortable and stylish dress, perfect for the holiday season!
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Fabric: Unmarked, Lurex
Closure: Back Zip
Label: Mollie Parnis Boutique
Shoulder to Shoulder: 14"
Shoulder to Cuff: 21.5"
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With families spending much more time at home these days, the importance of having space to spread out has been at the forefront of home design. Not surprisingly, the overwhelming majority of people living in small homes wish they had more space. However, it is possible to create a more spacious vibe even if you are short on actual space.
Where We Want More Space: There is no doubt that small spaces present big challenges. In a recent survey, not having enough storage space was cited by 45% of the respondents as being a challenge. This was followed by not having enough closet space, coming in at 39%. Because having enough storage space helps people to reduce clutter in their homes, it is no surprise that these two obstacles were most often cited as being the most common challenges of living in smaller spaces.
Kitchen is King: 69% of survey respondents said they wanted more space in the kitchen. This room has traditionally been the gathering place of every home, highlighting the fact that space is at a premium. An open-concept kitchen and a kitchen island are also the two most cited desirable features in any home.
The good news is that it is easy to create an open and airy feeling in your kitchen even if the structural components and space are not there. For example, try a rolling kitchen island cart to deliver more counter space and shelving for all of your cooking and baking essentials. Or use a ceiling pot and pan rack to free up precious cabinet space for other things.
Small Space Hacks: So what can you do if you have a small home and cannot expand your living space? The first step is to define the separate areas of your home. You can get creative using wall dividers or other additions to create nooks and dedicated spaces. Investing in dual-purpose furniture is another way to maximize your space. For example, try using a coffee table that doubles as a storage trunk for all of your pillows, blankets, games, or other living room essentials.
When it comes to storage, think vertical. An over-the-door shoe hanger makes a great addition to a bedroom closet to save on space. Or try shelving on the inside of a pantry door to maximize this space. Vertical bookshelves are another great way to leverage space that you probably are not using.
Design Trends for Smaller Spaces: Today’s modern home design trends can be incorporated into nearly any size of space. Some of the top trends in home design include anything that incorporates a farmhouse vibe. This includes barn doors, shiplap, and exposed brick.
Even if you do not have a lot of space or money to work with, you can create a focal point in any room by installing a gallery wall. Or use this area to paint an accent wall. Using a monochromatic color scheme will naturally make a room feel bigger.
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22.3 TakeOver Vegas RadioWe are the Station that has more FUN!
22.3 TakeOver Vegas Radio is an internet radio station from Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, providing Comedy, Talk, and playing 80s, 90s, and Top 40
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Big R Radio – 100.9 Star Country
100.9 Star Country is a channel on the internet radio station Big R Radio from Mill Creek, Washington, providing Country, Hits, Classics and Bluegrass Music.
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Suicidal ideation due to abortion has been used to justify restrictive US abortion policies. Much research examining abortion and mental health has relied on self-report, has had low participation rates, and did not consider confounding factors. In the present study, we used data that do not rely on self-report and are not affected by low participation rates to examine the association between abortion and non-fatal suicide attempts, adjusting for confounding factors.
In this longitudinal cohort study of Danish population registries, we linked data on a cohort of women born in Denmark between Jan 1, 1980, and Dec 30, 1998, who did not die or emigrate from Denmark before their 18th birthday or before study entry. Follow-up started on the woman’s 18th birthday or Jan 1, 2000, whichever came last. Follow-up ended at the date of first suicide attempt, date of emigration from Denmark, date of death, or Dec 31, 2016, whichever came first. Women were between the ages of 18 and 36 years during the study period. We used a survival analysis to examine the risk of first suicide attempts or self-harm associated with a first abortion compared with no abortion, in the complete study cohort. To examine incidence rate ratios (IRRs) associated with abortion, we used Poisson regression with the logarithm of woman-years at risk as an offset. We also examined whether the risk of suicide attempts changed before and after the abortion, adjusting for age, calendar year, socioeconomic status, and history of childbirth, mental health, parental mental health, and physical health.
Data on 523 280 women were included in this study. Of these, 48 990 (9·4%) women had a record of at least one first-trimester abortion, and 10 216 (2·0%) had a suicide attempt during the study period. Among 48 990 women who had an abortion, 1402 (2·9%) had a first suicide attempt after the first abortion. In our fully-adjusted model which adjusted for all covariates, the risk of first-time non-fatal suicide attempts was similar in the year before an abortion (IRR 2·46 [95% CI 2·22–2·72]) and the year after an abortion (IRR 2·54 [2·29–2·81], p=0·509) compared with women who had not had an abortion, and decreased with increasing time since the abortion (1–5 years IRR 1·90 [1·75–2·06]; ≥5 years IRR 1·73 [1·53–1·96]).
We found that women who had abortions had a higher risk of non-fatal suicide attempts compared with women who did not have an abortion. However, because the increased risk was the same both the year before and after the abortion, it is not attributable to the abortion. Thus, policies based on the notion that abortion increases women’s risk of suicide attempts are misinformed. | <urn:uuid:873be9dd-b4b4-4a4b-90dd-25d5eada9a71> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.suicideinfo.ca/resource/the-association-between-first-abortion-and-first-time-non-fatal-suicide-attempt-a-longitudinal-cohort-study-of-danish-population-registries/ | 2023-09-22T12:00:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.96886 | 625 |
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Five Services You May Not Have Known SummitCove Offered
1. Midweek Cleans Although we don't offer a daily housekeeping service during your stay, you do have the option to set up a mid-week clean. Schedule one with your Vacation Planner at anytime for a minimal fee, and we will have a housekeeping come over when it's convenient for you- they will wipe down the counters, along with swap out the towels and remake the beds with new sheets. This is a great option for people who are staying a longer stay and would like to freshen things up mid-stay. 2. 24/7 Emergency Line and Customer Assistance Although our office hours change slightly from summer to winter, SummitCove ALWAYS has a live person available on our emergency line 24 hours a day. Summer office hours are typically 7am - 3am, with winter hours running 24 hours a day from 7am - 7am, five days a week. If you ever need help with anything, whether it be a burnt out light bulb, insufficient supplies, you are locked out or your toilet is overflowing- don't hesitate to call us, anytime! We want you have the best vacation possible and we are willing to go the extra mile for our guests whenever we can- just give us a call! 3. Free Summer Bike Rentals & Discounted Ski Rentals SummitCove's awesome bike and ski shop partner, Mountain View Sports, hooks our guests up in both the summer and winter months! We offer a free 2-hour bike rental voucher to every summer reservation who books with SummitCove.com, whether you're here for a day or a week- the free rental is yours! Mountain View Sports has a fleet of bikes set aside especially for our guests and they are available on a first come first serve basis. In the winter season, Mountain View Sports offers our guests a 25% discount on all equipment- skis, boards, and even helmets, along with a discount on retail items in case you forgot your hat or want a new pair of goggles! 4. Group Discounts Whether you are visiting with a group of families, hosting or attending a wedding, planning a family reunion or a class ski trip- we're sure to get you a great deal when you book in numbers! Call one of our vacation planners today to hear specific details about our various group programs. We can often create custom discount codes for your group and landing pages with the discount code built in for ease of booking online for your whole group. Include photos, itineraries, condo preferences and activities for a custom page that will keep everyone connected. Some of our programs even include a cash back gift and future credit for the organizer and can sometimes offer discounts up to 35% off! 5. Sunday Night Stay Deals Looking to avoid the I-70 traffic jam on Sunday morning? Stay that extra night and have smooth sailing all the way home! Or ski all day, soak in the hot tub, and then leave when you please on Sunday Evening! Depending on the date, season, and overall availability we are sometimes able to offer a deep Sunday Night Discount when you decide to add Sunday Night the day before departure. Give one of our Guest Services Agents a call and ask about Sunday Night Deals! | <urn:uuid:b196f952-dff8-4278-8c5a-2cc05cf2560b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.summitcove.com/blog/five-services-you-may-not-have-known-summitcove-offered/ | 2023-09-22T12:49:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.937722 | 672 |
This winter season, homeowners in Chicago are looking for ways to make their houses more energy efficient. And it takes more than a simple window treatment. Increasing energy efficiency begins with the right window treatments. The right shutters.
When closed all the way, energy efficient indoor shutters sustain the room at a comfortable temperature. Here a guide to closing Polywood® plantation shutters for maximum energy efficiency this winter, Chicago, IL!
Maximum Energy Efficiency Starts With The Right Indoor Shutters In Chicago
Window treatments such as shades, curtains, and blinds are fabricated from materials that do not insulate well. Not only are the materials porous, but they also leave an opening around the edge of the material which lets in cold air in the wintertime. Plantation shutters are without a doubt the most energy efficient window treatment in Chicago, IL. That’s because of the frame that seals every corner of the window and the quality material that shutter components are crafted from.
Polywood plantation shutters are created with a frame to seal off the sides of the window. They’re constructed from a solid polymer, and have exclusive weatherstripping. Together, this means Polywood shutters minimize airflow by up to 30%. And insulate 70% better than a similar solid wood shutter. This makes for the most energy efficient shutters.
How To Close Your Plantation Shutters To Maximize Energy Efficiency This Winter
1. Close The Panels:
If the shutter panels are resting on one or both sides of the window, gently swing them to cover the window pane. This makes for another layer to the cold temperatures of Chicago winters.
2. Interlock The Weatherstripping
As you’re closing the panels, ensure that you interlock the weatherstripping. This is an exclusive element to Polywood shutters from Sunburst Shutters Chicago. It’s a layer of weatherstripping material that covers the vertical sides of the panels where they touch in the middle of your window. You’ll want to make sure that the weatherstripping material interlocks so that no air or light can enter.
3. Close The Louvers
Commonly, plantation shutters feature a front mounted tilt rod. Press the tilt rod toward the window so that the shutter louvers tilt up. When the louvers are shifted, the plantation shutters are entirely shut. In this position, the shutter louvers are blocking air and light, thanks to how the Polywood louvers are made.
For plantation shutters with a rear mounted tilt rod, push a louver up and the other louvers move up with it.
4. Push the tilt rod into the mousehole
Once all the louvers are tilted upward, push the top of the tilt rod into the mousehole-shaped notch in the shutter frame. This ensures the louvers are closed all the way. The shutters are more effective at blocking light and temperature now that the louvers are vertical.
See this video for a demonstration of how to close your Polywood shutters for the most energy efficiency.
Ask Your Local Expert About Energy Efficient Shutters In Chicago, IL
Have any questions about utilizing your shutters for maximum energy efficiency? Need to purchase energy efficient window shutters in Chicago, IL? Our specialists have the answers to any and all your questions and help you in choosing energy efficient shutters. Contact us at 847-250-6544
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Cookware that’s sturdy and last through generations? Check out this cast iron skillet that’ll prove it’s might with intense fervor!
Cast iron excels in heat retention, ensuring even cooking temperatures and making it ideal for various cooking methods. When properly seasoned, it develops a natural non-stick surface, reducing the need for excessive oil or cooking sprays. Its versatility allows for a wide range of cooking tasks, and its durability and longevity make it a worthy investment for generations to come. Additionally, cooking with cast iron can add small amounts of iron to food, making it beneficial for those with iron deficiencies.
Cast iron cookware can be used on different heat sources, including stovetops, ovens, grills, and open flames, providing great flexibility in the kitchen. Being made from natural materials and recyclable, it is an eco-friendly choice, and its relative affordability, considering its longevity, makes it cost-effective over time.
To care for cast iron cookware, regular cleaning with hot water and minimal soap is essential. Thorough drying is crucial to prevent rusting, and regular re-seasoning helps maintain its non-stick properties. Cooking with cast iron involves preheating the pan, using the right oil, and adjusting the heat to medium or medium-low for even cooking. Proper use of oven mitts, pot holders, and soft utensils preserves the seasoning, while gradual cooling prevents warping.
Benefits of Cast Iron Cookware
- Excellent Heat Retention
Cast iron is known for its exceptional heat retention properties. It absorbs heat and retains it for extended periods, allowing for consistent cooking temperatures. This makes it ideal for searing, frying, roasting, and baking.
- Natural Non-Stick Surface
When properly seasoned (coated with oil and heated), cast iron develops a natural non-stick surface. This makes it easier to cook foods without them sticking to the pan, reducing the need for excessive oil or cooking sprays.
Cast iron cookware can be used for a wide range of cooking methods, including frying, sautéing, baking, roasting, braising, and even grilling. It can transition seamlessly from stovetop to oven, making it a versatile tool in the kitchen.
- Durability and Longevity
Cast iron is incredibly durable and can last for generations if well-maintained. Unlike many other types of cookware, it doesn’t easily warp or dent, making it suitable for use on various heat sources, including stovetops, ovens, grills, and even campfires.
- Health Benefits
Cooking with cast iron can add small amounts of iron to the food, which may be beneficial for individuals with iron deficiencies. However, it is not a significant source of iron, so it should not be relied upon solely for meeting dietary needs.
- Can Be Used on Different Heat Sources
Cast iron cookware is versatile enough to be used on various heat sources, including gas, electric, induction, stovetop, oven, grill, and even open flames.
- Natural and Eco-Friendly
Cast iron is made from natural materials and is recyclable. Additionally, its long lifespan and durability reduce the need for frequent replacement, making it an eco-friendly choice.
While high-quality cast iron cookware can have an upfront cost, its durability and longevity make it a cost-effective investment over time.
Lodge Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet
- Suitable for any cooktop
- Crafted in America
- Pre-seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil that improves with use
- Oven safe
- Metal utensil safe
Why Buy Lodge Cast Iron
As the only full line of American-made cast iron cookware, Lodge boasts quality that has been unmatched for over a century. Even heating, a natural easy-release finish, versatility and durability are the hallmarks of our great cookware. We don’t just make cast iron; we make heirlooms that bring people together for generations.
About Lodge Cast Iron
Founded in 1896, the Lodge family has been making high quality cookware and accessories for over a century. Lodge Cast Iron operates two foundries on the banks of the Tennessee River in the small town of South Pittsburg, Tennessee; a town Lodge is proud to call home. The company is built on family values, American history, and high quality cookware. All Lodge seasoned cast iron and carbon steel cookware is proudly made in the USA. | <urn:uuid:f13640d1-f11f-484c-a358-ffb3a3b356a6> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.suncakemom.com/reviews/cast-iron-pre-seasoned-skillet-lodge | 2023-09-22T10:34:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.929893 | 945 |
Exclusive Money shirt for the EP, "Money". Screen printed on ‘Royal Blue’ Gildan Ultra Cotton 2000 shirts. Design by Jonathan Lee Gonzales.
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— Classic heavyweight fabric
— Double-needle sleeve and bottom hems
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Exclusive shirt for Feverchild's “Feverchild EP” release. 2-sided print on 'Ivory' Comfort Colors shirts. Designed by Glenn Devolder and Jonathan Lee Gonzales
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court, on Thursday, said that foreigners who cannot be deported to their parent country should not be held in detention centres in Assam forever.
A bench comprising chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, Justice Deepak Gupta and Justice Sanjeev Jain asked advocate Prashant Bhushan and solicitor general Tushar Mehta to suggest an ensured way of their availability whenever needed by the authorities, after releasing them.
Bhushan suggested that the detainees be made to wear radio collar devices, a surety from two Indians and a bond of Rs 1 lakh and that a cut-off period of six months could be set for deportation, failing which the foreigner should be released. However, Mehta said grant of such relief must not amount to encouragement to the illegal migrants.
Mehta also said that “infiltration has come down substantially” in the last few years, on which Gogoi said, “You have options. Deport them. You are not doing it. You are only showing us some envelopes.”
The top court also questioned the Assam government over its proposal to immediately start 1,000 foreigners’ tribunals all over the state to try undocumented immigrants.
A bench led by CJI Gogoi said it looked like the State government hatched the plan without bothering to conduct a “basic study” of how to carry it out.
Gogoi also said, “Where will you find them overnight? How many advocates above the age of 35 years would be willing to join? What is the available pool of retired judicial officers?”
Mehta, in his response, said, “We propose to have 200 tribunals immediately,”
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The question is this: Can holding our media productions up to the Gospel standard or ideal serve as an educational tool to improve future media productions?
I believe it can.
I believe that there are reasons for doing this that I do not fully comprehend, but I am compelled to start this journal of media studies before I have all the answers. There are truths, which at the present time remain unorganized. These truths are universal, which if organized, can be extremely beneficial. Chasms of error, which are frequently repeated, can be effectively avoided.
At some future date, Christ the Lord in His great majesty and glory will return to earth to claim His own. It is the preparation of a people ready to met Him that compels me to encourage media production and education relative to it among the Latter-day Saints. Of course, we will not be alone as a people at his coming, so I intentionally do not exclude anyone from this conversation that consents to the standards that we uphold.
There have been great film movements that have had a defining impact on our world today. There are powerful lessons to be learned from the history books in anticipation of one more great film movement. Whether in the end it will be called the LDS Cinema movement or not, I don’t know.
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Most women will tell you that when pregnant, it seems as if no personal question is off limits when it comes to your health, the baby and pregnancy in general. Perfect strangers see your pregnant belly as an open invitation to ask details about your medical history, or how you’re doing emotionally. Some questions are out of pure curiosity, and some are from people who are downright nosey… But what if that pregnant woman is a surrogate? Imagine the personal questions, and then imagine the shock, and explaining it over and over to everyone you come in contact with (assuming you feel like talking about it.) The normal pregnancy questions a woman would get are changed. So what are the top 5 questions a woman who is pregnant as a surrogate gets? Here’s my list of the most common questions about surrogacy…
1) “Isn’t it going to be hard to give the baby away??”
Whenever I get this surrogacy question I always remind myself that the person who is asking me assumes that I will feel some type of maternal connection to the baby because that is the only frame of understanding they have with child birth. In their minds the woman who gives birth to the baby is the “mother.” With Gestational Surrogacy this is not the case. The child I am growing inside of me is not genetically my own. I know this from the very beginning. So when I prepare my body for being pregnant as a surrogate, I am also preparing my mind as well. I see the embryo placed in my uterus, and know that it is not my own baby. There is a sort of emotional detachment that is there form the beginning. I most certainly care for and love the baby I am helping to grow, but I already know the parents of this baby, and it’s not me. So instead of dreading a “give away”, I am happily anticipating a uniting of parents and child.
2) “How do you think your kids feel about all this?”
I always explain surrogacy to children in this very simple way. “The Parents are going to give Mommy their baby to help grow for a while. A Dr will put the baby in my tummy where I can keep it warm and help it grow, and then when the baby is all big and healthy Mommy will give the baby back to her Mommy and Daddy.” In a sense I explain it as a form of extreme babysitting. My kids have always accepted this very easily.
3) “Did you need to take medication to be sure your body didn’t reject the baby?”
This was a surrogate question even I had when I chose to be a surrogate mother. I assumed that my body would think the implanted embryo was a foreign body and reject the baby. This is not the case. My Dr. explained to me that the body cannot tell, or does not care if the baby is not genetically my own. A baby is a baby as far as my body is concerned and it will grow the child the same way it would grow my own, without need of medical intervention to prevent rejection.
4) “Will you be able to visit the baby after he/she is born?”
This answer actually varies on a case by case basis. Some Intended Parents live internationally so a visit is not easy. Some journeys end pleasantly when the baby is born, and the surrogate and Intended Parents remain in contact only through updated photos every now and then, and some situations end with a very close and almost familial relationship between the Intended Parents and the Surrogate resulting in a lifelong friendship. I have seen all of these outcomes. I always answer the questions with “I am open to whatever my IPs are comfortable with. My job finished when I hand them their healthy baby, after that the ball is in their court and I am accepting of whatever their decision is.”
5) “Will you do it again?”
I was asked this surrogacy question in my 9th month of pregnancy, and from the couch, exhausted and hot in the August heat, mid contraction I yelled “No!” But as with many pregnancies I healed and came out of the “This is the longest pregnancy ever” fog and realized that yes, I did want to be a surrogate again. Many Surrogates are repeat surrogates, or come back for a second, third, fourth or even fifth journey! This is because we all know how amazingly fulfilling it is to help create a family. Even though we all murmur and grumble in those last weeks about how we are tired, and someone’s foot (or multiple feet) is/are in our rib cage, we inevitably dream very soon about doing it again someday.
What surrogacy questions were you asked most in your Surrogacy journeys? Please feel free to let us know on our Facebook page!
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On Thursday I made my first school visit through the WISP in New Brunswick. I visited my old school Macdonald Consolidated where I went in Grade seven, eight and nine. It is the school where I met the boy that would become my husband and wrote Sue Loves Burton on a beam in the grade nine room. Years later I taught in that same room the beam having since been covered with many layers of paint. I taught there for twenty three years after teaching at Rothesay Elementary for six years. On Thursday I returned as a published author and was able to tell the kids that not only can you be anything you dream of being but you can dream more than one thing . As a young girl I had dreamed of being three things; a mother, a teacher and a writer. I stood there proudly claiming to have acheived all three things.I enjoyed the visit very much. One class had read my book as a class novel and they had so much to offer and such good questions to ask. The other classes each had a few kids that had read the book and they all offered so much insight and interest in the book and the overall process. I conducted a writing workshop for 16 kids in the afternoon and was so impressed with their creativity and excitement. I found the experience so rewarding, very emotional and exhausting. It made me miss a bit about being in the classroom but made me even more thankful for the chance I have been given to pursue my next career. | <urn:uuid:5ff7c69c-28c5-4c6a-8024-6c52a309d440> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.susanwhite.xyz/first-official-school-visit/ | 2023-09-22T11:49:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.992496 | 298 |
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This little handmade snake is perfect as a little add on and goes perfectly with the seals in my shop.
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WSJ.com featured a great article summarizing the problems we find ourselves in. You may access the article by clicking this link.
Among the points that I found interesting-
* “This has been the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. There is no question about it,” said Mark Gertler, a New York University economist who worked with fellow academic Ben Bernanke, now the Federal Reserve chairman, to explain how financial turmoil can infect the overall economy. “But at the same time we have the policy mechanisms in place fighting it, which is something we didn’t have during the Great Depression.”
* Fed and Treasury officials have identified the disease. It’s called deleveraging, or the unwinding of debt. During the credit boom, financial institutions and American households took on too much debt. Between 2002 and 2006, household borrowing grew at an average annual rate of 11%, far outpacing overall economic growth. Borrowing by financial institutions grew by a 10% annualized rate. Now many of those borrowers can’t pay back the loans, a problem that is exacerbated by the collapse in housing prices. They need to reduce their dependence on borrowed money, a painful and drawn-out process that can choke off credit and economic growth.
* At least three things need to happen to bring the deleveraging process to an end, and they’re hard to do at once. Financial institutions and others need to fess up to their mistakes by selling or writing down the value of distressed assets they bought with borrowed money. They need to pay off debt. Finally, they need to rebuild their capital cushions, which have been eroded by losses on those distressed assets.
* Today, Mr. Bernanke is taking out his playbook, said NYU economist Mr. Gertler, “and rewriting it as we go.”
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Did you ever hope and pray to attend a Hollywood premiere for something you wrote? Do you love creating writing and movies? We know hundreds of people around us who tell fantastic and gripping stories and can make excellent screenwriters if they try. But, it is always the getting started part that is often the most challenging.
What if we tell you there is a tried and tested approach, and you can learn how to become a screenwriter in a few simple steps. Well, this guide is all about that.
- What Does A Screenwriter Do?
- What Do You Need To Be A Screenwriter?
- Screenwriting Guide
- Screenwriting Success Mantra
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Does A Screenwriter Do?
Let us first understand the roles and responsibilities of the screenwriter. Typically, a screenwriter builds the world we see on the screen.
They are the heart and mind behind some of our most beloved characters and write moments that do not leave our minds for days. A screenwriter will write the screenplay for a show or a movie that the director and crew shoot to what you finally see on the screen.
Typically, there are two kinds of screenwriters.
- Those hired to write the script.
- Screenwriters who write the script with no monetary compensation decided beforehand.
The former is hired and is already a part of the team. Such screenwriters will contribute to the ideas and give notes on every script written for the show.
What Do You Need To Be A Screenwriter?
1. Qualification Mandatory or Not?
If you keep wondering how to become a screenwriter? Do I need a fancy college degree? Calm down and continue reading further.
As a screenwriter, you do not need any specific educational qualifications. There are also no specific age criteria for screenwriters. So, regardless of your prior academic background, if you possess the creativity, skill, and talent, you can get into screenplay writing and make a successful career.
But, if you wish to pursue a degree course before getting into screenwriting, you can enroll in a postgraduate diploma program or a degree course. That will only benefit your writing.
2. No Experience! – How To Become A Screen Writer?
Like qualifications, there are no specific experience requirements to be a screenwriter. However, with experience, you also make contacts, network with people in the same field as you, and understand the industry better. We may say it or not but media houses generally prefer hiring professional screenwriters with experience.
3. Skills Needed To Become A Screenwriter
Here is a list of all the skills required for a successful screenwriter:
- Keen observation skills
- Familiarity with regional languages
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ambition and desire to succeed
- Industry knowledge
Steps To Becoming A Screenwriter
You have acquired the knowledge and experience. Now, how to become a screen writer? Here are the steps you need to follow to become a better screenwriter:
1. Do you have the talent – assess yourself!
There is no point in learning how to become a screenwriter, if you are creatively not equipped to write screenplays? Do you enjoy it? If yes, you must stick to this talent and take it forward. You can make a successful career out of it if you like screenwriting.
2. Learn to screen write
There are multiple ways to make the contemporary screenplays structurally appealing and communicate your story well. So, how to get into screenwriting? Before jumping in to write movies, plays, or stories, you should learn to start writing.
Acquiring knowledge of screenwriting will help you know about screenplay beats, which aid the story move along and understand how the character grows.
Writing scenes in the screenplay need both negative and positive charges to build interest and tension. There are also defined standards of how long the sequences and plots should be.
You need to learn the art form beforehand. Then only any hard work done on how to become a screenwriter will pay off. You can read screenwriting books or enroll in online screenwriting courses to know better.
3. A degree will help but isn’t mandatory
Having a degree is a plus but how to become a screen writer without one? Of course, it is not mandatory to have a degree, but it surely helps. You can pursue a bachelor’s degree in screenwriting. You can find schools that offer Master in Fine Arts Screenwriting programs. It is an incredible way to learn about the form and structure of screenwriting.
4. Read the scripts of certain movies you admire
To have practical understanding you should read some screenplays and learn how some top and renowned screenwriters wrote some of your most-loved scripts. It is one of the non-negotiable steps if you wish to become a famous screenwriter.
You may also read some scripts and watch their movies to know how it looks on screen – whatever you write.
5. Keep writing
Do you want to learn how to become a screenwriter? Well, practice makes a man perfect. So, just as you would approach any other career option, in screenwriting, too, you must dedicate some time daily to get adept at the craft.
You should also continue writing to get better. You should be working on the first draft of something at all times. Hence, anytime you have a new script or idea in mind, start working on it. It can help build your portfolio.
Now, when you continue writing, you will be capable of making your work look more polished and professional.
6. Fix your scenes to have a tight screenplay
A tight and gripping screenplay makes a movie so much more interesting. So, build on the scenes and develop the characters. Develop every character’s trend, traits, and decisions, but do not make them bland.
Almost every time someone sees a movie, a play, or a film, they like one particular character there who becomes their favorite. So, consider how your favorite character will respond to the scene when writing a screenplay. It will help you create tight and gripping plots.
7. Keep the dialogues relatable
Do not try to make the scenes appear unrealistic. Keep the dialogues and responses relatable to ensure the viewers find them relatable. If people can relate to a character, they start liking them.
8. Join a writing group to build a network
Struggling to become a successful screenwriter? Be ready for some wholesome criticism and feedback. For improvement, we all need some feedback on our work. Hence, joining a writers group can be beneficial. It is an excellent platform to acquire, discuss, and debate ideas associated with the latest films and TV shows and understand each other’s perspectives. You can also collaborate and create something unique together.
9. Discuss with your mentor how to become a screenwriter
In addition to the support groups, having a mentor can also be helpful in the process. It gives you a foothold in the industry. Your mentor should be capable of holding you accountable for your writing.
They will constantly motivate you and keep your spirits high with constructive criticism. If you fail to find a mentor to guide you, try the NBC Universal Writers on the Verge Program and CBC Writers Mentoring Program.
10. Have a script ready
For a successful run in the business, you need something to show. Always have your script handy. Hence, anytime you meet someone who’s into films, you can present it to them and seek feedback or discuss its making. It can accelerate the whole process.
11. Move where the business happens
If you want to pursue screenwriting seriously and make a career, you must take time and look where the maximum work happens. In your case, it can be Los Angeles, an epicenter of the Hollywood film industry. You can find production companies, studios, and agencies there.
Another place where you can find many agencies and production companies is in New York City. New York can be your go-to place if you wish to work on talk shows and independent films.
12. Get a screenwriting-related internship or job
If you wish to know how screenwriting works closely, get a screenwriting internship. In internships, you will not have to put in a lot of pen and paper work, but across the course, you will make invaluable connections and see how to make a TV show or movie come to life. It can give you an incredible learning experience and prepare you to make a TV or a movie yourself.
13. Build your portfolio
Merely having your script handy is not going to pay your bills. You want someone to hire you to write for them. So, build your portfolio to have something to show when someone asks what you have been working on. In addition, you also need query letters and synopsis ready for all your projects. It can help them review your creations.
14. Make short films to prove your talent
You can always learn how to become a screenwriter, if you yourself review your work. Confused? Let us explain – you can start with making short films. Once you see your screenplay into action, you can always realise where it lagged and improve further.
15. Send out scripts
Several film making & writing competitions happen every now and then. So, research about competitions that accept the genre you write in and start applying to them. You can also attend a film festival to meet new people from the industry.
Alternatively, you can also share your screenplay with multiple filmmakers and media houses to try your luck.
16. Wait and try patiently
Once you have sent your screenplays, you have no option but to wait for the response from the people. Of course, you can continue collaborating with other people and write more scripts, but do not lose patience because if you are good, sooner or later, opportunities will come knocking on your door.
17. Be ready to face rejections
Before your big break, there will be many rejections. Look at it as part and parcel of the screenwriting career. So, be prepared for NOs, but do not let them bow you down. Keep working hard with your unique style and voice, make your work better, and in no time, good news will follow.
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How To Get Into Screenwriting, Improve and Succeed….
1. How To Become A Better Screenwriter?
Practice makes a man perfect. So, keep practicing and write more and more scripts. Read other people’s screenplays, and see what makes them stand out. Once you finish writing any new script, reach out to your mentor or someone reliable for feedback. Their honest opinion on the subject can help you improve your writing.
2. How To Become A Successful Screenwriter?
If you want success, become a part of the business. So, attend parties and events where you can meet filmmakers and directors. In addition, try to network with them and give them a small bite of your story. You must always leave your contacts with them and request their card so you can approach them with a script. Alternatively, you can join a media house or an internship to learn the rules of the trade to get successful.
3. How To Become A Famous Screenwriter?
Networking and producing great work is the easiest way to get famous as a screenwriter. You can participate in some screenwriting competitions. Naturally, it will bring you in front of hiring agents. Further, get an entry into a famous film house. Naturally, fame is not very far from you if your script gets accepted by the film maker.
4. How To Become A Good Screenwriter?
You can be a good screenwriter by learning the rules of the trade. So, study some books and read the standard practices and traditions associated with screenwriting. In addition, you can also enroll in some courses to help you get proficient in the art.
Also, make some short films and videos to improve your skills. When creating videos and movies, always make it a point to write gripping characters with relatable dialogues.
5. How To Become A Professional Screenwriter?
Do you wish to be a professional screenwriter? Get a professional degree and move to where business happens. For instance, Los Angeles can be an excellent go-to place. Maximum film-related work happens there. There are big production houses and media houses there. Hence, it is easy to get access to them and work as a professional screenwriter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques 1. How hard is it to become a screenwriter?
Ans. In all honesty, it is indeed challenging to become a screenwriter. Even though there are too many people writing scripts, not many end up making movies. So, you have to be real good at the art of finding success in your career as a screenwriter.
Ques 2. How much does a screenwriter make in a year?
Ans. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that the national average salary for screenwriters is around $67,120 annually.
Ques 3. Is the scriptwriter the same as the screenwriter?
Ans. Yes, screenwriters and scriptwriters are the same. Their primary job is to write screenplays and practice screenwriting. They write video games, television programs, and films.
Ques 4. Where to search for Screenwriting jobs?
Ans. To land one of the best screenwriting jobs:
- Be where the action happens – Hollywood or any top city.
- Take a writing masterclass
- Apply for fellowship
- Find a mentor
- Join an internship
- and send scripts
You can associate with media groups and stay in contact with film agents to land the best screenwriting jobs.
Ques 5. Do I need a mandatory degree in screenwriting?
Ans. It is not mandatory to have a screenwriting degree to make a career in screenwriting.
Ques 6. How do I become a screenwriter with no experience?
Ans. If you have no experience, it is best to train yourself. You can:
- Read books
- Scripts and screenplays of other writers
- Join online courses
- Be a part of the writing support group
- Intern under a senior
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Read about NYC's best theatre and dance productions and watch video interviews with innovative artists
By LINDA BUCHWALD
When Carl Forsman, artistic director of Keen Company, was about 11 years old, his parents took him to see his first Broadway show--- Lanford Wilson's Fifth of July."I'm not sure I got all of it, but it was a momentous experience for me," he says. It launched a lifelong love of Wilson's writing.
Since founding Keen in 2000, Forsman has wanted to produce a Wilson play. He introduced Lemon Sky to resident director Jonathan Silverstein several years ago, and as Silverstein recalls, "I just fell in love with this plays instantly, and for years I've been talking to Carl and saying we have to do Lemon Sky." But the play is challenging, and Forsman didn't want to rush into it before they were ready as individual artists or as a company.
Lemon Sky is an autobiographical memory play written in 1970. It chronicles the time Wilson spent as a teenager with his father's second family in California. It is narrated by Alan (Keith Nobbs), the character based on Wilson, but other characters break in and out of the narration and time shifts between past and present without warning.
"It's so challenging for the audience, and you really have to have great actors to pull it off," Forsman says.
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Forsman and Silverstein also felt they were ready to tackle the show. "I think our relationship has matured as artistic director and resident director, and on this play it's been very nice because there's been a great sense of collaboration between the two of us," Silverstein says. "I think Carl sort of understands the Lanford Wilson oeuvre more than I do, but there's been a really nice back and forth on this play that has been really gratifying to me."
He continues, "In a weird way, I'm not sure we could have done this three years ago, even together. As the company grows and as our relationship grows, and as we all grow as artists, the right time seems to present itself."
In the spring, Keen produced Michael Frayn's Benefactors, another difficult play, Forsman says, that did very well. Silverstein didn't direct that one, but he did direct I Never Sang for My Father, a father-son play, which in a way prepared him for Lemon Sky. Silverstein, a self-described "sucker for father-son relationships," was attracted to the strong patriarchal figure, Alan's outsider status in the play and in his family, and the writing's emotional honesty. "While not everyone is being honest, I feel that Lanford is being honest about examining this time in his life that was very confusing and [also] being very fair about looking at it and not examining blame," Silverstein says.
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Silverstein adds, "What I love about working at Keen Company is that we really can examine where people are trying to make the best decisions in the best way that they know how, even if it may not come out for the best. That's a beautiful and very challenging thing."
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With regards to costs, possible consumers can make use of Instapage’s two-week free trial offer.
Nevertheless, end users will offer payment information to get into the free trial and also will be automatically billed once the free trial has ended.
Canceling the support is not difficult in case users aren’t pleased by using InstaPage. Should end users tend to be contented using the demo, you can find a couple of subscription choices available with respect to InstaPage.
The initial alternative will be the Instapage Enterprise plan, which usually is priced at 199 dollars monthly.
Nevertheless, users may conserve 25% by picking to pay yearly, which often involves a cost associated with $1,788, generating the per month cost comparable to $149.
Custom Enterprise Plan
Instapage features a custom Enterprise plan pertaining to companies who have specific demands.
The plan comes with tailor-made pricing that demonstrates the setup.
Right after using a call with the sales staff, a customized Business plan is going to be established according to your preferences.
You can take a look at what exactly is included in the Business plan and also the extras accessible to Venture customers on the InstaPage pricing web page.
Pros and Cons of Instapage
Before making a decision, it’s essential to weigh the pros and cons of Instapage. Here are some of the best things about Instapage, as well as some of its drawbacks:
- A good range of professional-looking landing page templates.
- The ability to deliver files and sell items via your landing pages.
- An advanced landing page builder that’s easy to use.
- Enough landing page publishing options.
- Lots of reporting data and tools to help you optimize your pages.
- Features that make Instapage good for collaborating with team members and clients.
- Good mobile support to help you design mobile-friendly landing pages.
- Lots of helpful online documentation and a responsive live chat support channel.
- Not as many landing page templates as some other tools, including Leadpages.
- Fewer page widgets compared to premium WordPress page builders, such as Divi.
- The Business plan is limited to 30,000 unique visitors per month, 30 published landing page experiences, five workspaces, and five team members. Allowances on the Enterprise plan can be customized.
- Slightly limited e-commerce options compared to other tools, such as Leadpages.
- High pricing makes it unsuitable for casual website owners.
Instapage Redirect Url Final Thoughts
InstaPage is really a strong squeeze page creator as well as submitting instrument that provides many rewards to the customers.
Its beginner web templates and innovative website builder permit consumers to produce different types of squeeze pages easily.
The actual WordPress platforms incorporation will be well-implemented, which makes it straightforward to submit squeeze pages on your own Live journal web site together with Instapage’s free plug-in.
Furthermore, publishing website landing pages on your own own domain names is actually equally effortless, as well as Instapage handles all the web hosting to suit your needs.
InstaPage enables you to definitely supply data files, gather leads via the squeeze pages, and integrate your own web pages together with many alternative party solutions, rendering it appropriate for many tasks.
However, the slightly restricted options with regard to selling goods directly through the landing pages may possibly set some audience off.
The key sticking point with InstaPage is actually its costs, which usually might end up being difficult to justify with regard to some users.
Nevertheless, for those that can easily, Instapage is a great suggestion.
Alternatively, users can begin with the WordPress dependent setup while using Divi theme with its impressive page builder application instrument, a vast as well as increasing catalogue associated with web templates, and also split testing functions for a fraction
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If you approach it right, blogging can not only be an immensely enjoyable pastime, but it can also be a lucrative career as well. Plenty of people have transformed their blogging passion into a career, and there’s no reason you can’t do the same. Of course, not just anyone can become a professional blogger; you’ll need talent, dedication, and commitment, and you’ll also need to be able to weather some serious knocks. Here are 10 of our best tips on starting your very own blog and going pro.
If you’re going to blog full-time, you’ll need to find a source of income. Maintaining your day job is probably the best way to go about this; blogging shouldn’t be too much of a demand on your time, at least at first, so you should hopefully be able to juggle a regular job as well. If you’ve already ditched your job and gone solo, though, money should be a primary concern. You can even look into £500 loans if you need to stay afloat while you pick up a side hustle; just make sure that you’re bringing in some kind of money.
There are some “general interest” blogs out there, but for the most part, blogs target a niche and stay with that niche. It’s usually the niche that the blog’s creator and contributors are experienced in, so think about where your skills lie. What lessons do you have to impart? That’s where you should focus your blog. Your niche will come naturally once you figure that out; it’ll be people who are interested in the subject matter you’ve chosen.
SEO is one of the most important elements of your blog. It’s how people will find you; Google sorts pages according to their SEO score and displays them higher on search results if they have a higher score. SEO basics include using keywords, making sure your content is snappily written, and including images with metadata. There are more advanced techniques, of course, but you can learn those once you’ve got a solid grasp of the basics.
One of the best pieces of blogging advice we’ve ever heard is this: write for other people. Don’t write for “an audience” or “a niche”, and don’t write just to cram SEO terms into your content (this is called black hat SEO and it could actually land you in trouble with Google’s algorithms). Instead, construct your content as if someone is in the room reading it right now. That way, you’ll maintain the human touch and you won’t ever feel like you’re writing for automata.
5. Don’t forget to design
The design of your blog is one of the first things people are going to look at when they visit your page. You need something eye-catching, simple, and conducive to the content. Don’t overdesign your blog; people might be put off if they think it looks too visually busy or complex. By the same token, make sure there’s enough in your design for people to navigate to the right content. In between those two extremes, exercise your creativity; if you don’t like the design process, don’t be afraid to work with a designer!
By the time your blog is a few months (or even years) old, you might notice that certain pages are returning errors. Alternatively, you might realize that content you’ve written is outmoded or contains views you don’t espouse anymore. Instead of deleting that content, try to update it first. You might find that it attracts more traffic if you’re able to point people toward it now that you’ve updated it. If you don’t find that it’s getting any traction, it’s OK to delete old content; better to do that than to have lots of 404 errors on your site.
Whether you love it or loathe it, marketing is a crucial part of your blogging experience. At the very least, you should maintain social media presence for your blog and update them regularly. This will help people find you, and it will show them you’re maintaining and updating the blog itself as well. You should also be seeking out and engaging with other bloggers, as well as looking into paid ad campaigns for social media. The latter might be outside your price range at first, but consider it if you start to get a steady revenue stream.
The website Savage Minds conducted a study whereby they found that only 5% of visitors to the site actually leave comments. As such, the proportion of people who do comment on your site is precious, and you should engage with them if you can. Obviously, if they’re just spewing groundless negativity, you don’t need to talk to them. However, if they’re offering useful or constructive feedback, it can be good to discuss it with them. This will show you’re interested in what your followers have to say!
Although bloggers are often authorities in their chosen fields, that doesn’t mean there’s no space to learn. This is often what can lead to updating older content; when you learn that something you’ve written is erroneous or misleading, you shouldn’t simply leave it out of pride. Go back and update it, and write a post explaining that you’ve since discovered you were wrong. Constantly seek out new (reputable) sources of information for your blog, too.
Posting regularly has several advantages. Active bloggers tend to get much more traffic and engagement than sporadic or intermittent writers. In addition, you’ll also find that by posting regularly, you build up a catalog of content that fans of your work can browse at their leisure. This is also why it pays to intersperse current content and evergreen articles; that way, people who visit your blog always have something useful to read, no matter when they arrive.
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BPVC-III NF-2017 contains requirements for the material, design, fabrication, and examination of supports which are intended to conform to the requirements for Classes 1, 2, 3, and MC construction. Nuclear power plant supports for which rules are specified in this Subsection are those metal supports which are designed to transmit loads from the pressure retaining barrier of the component of piping to the load carrying building structure. In some cases there may be intervening elements in the component support load path which are not constructed to the rules of this Section, such as diesel engines, electric motors, valve operators, coolers, and access structures.
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The Spring 2017 issue of The Record is out now and available to download free of charge in digital format. Visit the magazine page to read the magazine online, or to download a copy to your device.
The volume of data available to businesses is doubling in size every two years, according to IDC. What’s more, by 2020 the digital universe will reach 44 zettabytes, or 44 trillion gigabytes. Those enterprises that are taking advantage of the immense opportunities that access to this information brings, are reaping significant rewards. This is something that we explore in the cover story for this issue of The Record, where we find out how companies like Rolls Royce, Meijer, RAC and JustGiving are using data to great effect.
The theme continues throughout the magazine. In the communications and media section, Microsoft’s Dario Scacciati explains how data is providing broadcasters with actionable insight that directly impacts advertising revenue, yield optimisation, scheduling, planning, content creation and content acquisition.
In the financial services section, Katie DeGraaf from Willis Towers Watson tells us how insurance companies are leveraging analytics in their telematics programmes. And in the retail and hospitality section, we discover how HPE is helping companies use information from a variety of touchpoints to deliver a seamless travel experience, from the moment passengers book their travel, to when they are in the airport, on their flight and when they arrive at their final holiday destination.
Elsewhere in this issue, there’s a huge amount of content that’s not to be missed. Our bumper manufacturing section covers many of the biggest developments impacting the industry today, including the internet of things, Industry 4.0, product lifecycle management and the cloud. And in our upfront section you can read about how Microsoft’s Women in Business and Technology initiative is helping female professionals reach their full potential in the IT industry, plus why GCI is comparing many enterprises’ reluctance to change network providers or technology partners, to staying in an unhappy marriage.
We also have the usual mix of executive interviews, thought leadership, case studies and news.
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As well as announcing the budget Q5 BlackBerry 10 handset at the BlackBerry Live conference this week, the company is also updating its management features for businesses – for its own and other smartphones.
So not only will the BBM messaging service be available for iOS and Android this summer - initially for text messages, photos and the new branded channels that businesses can use to reach customers - but with BBM voice and video features promised in the future. That could be useful within a business because it allows the sender to see when a message has been delivered and if it's been read yet.
But if your business uses Microsoft Lync or IBM's Sametime instant messaging, you can now get encrypted instant messages on BlackBerry 10 handsets.
You can see who else is available on IM, see new messages in the BlackBerry Hub, send individual and group messages or switch from a text chat to a voice call. And if you're using BlackBerry Balance to separate personal apps and work information, secure IM can be managed inside the work perimeter of Balance.
Secure Work Space
The free BlackBerry Enterprise IM 3.0 app is available on the BlackBerry site now, but the Secure Work Space apps for iOS and Android that BlackBerry showed in March is still in beta testing with selected partners. Secure Work Spaces will need an update to the BlackBerry Enterprise Service that will be available at the end of June.
It's scheduled to ship by the end of August through the Apple App Store and Google Play. Both versions will include email, contacts, calendar, tasks and file access, a secure browser for looking at intranet sites, and allow admins to package up apps to run inside the BlackBerry-protected workspace.
"What we're focusing on is data level protection," Jeff Holleran, Senior Director of Enterprise Product Management, told TechRadar Pro. "It's about protecting data on the device rather than the ability to control the complete device.
"We use the right levels of data protection so we don't have the concern of attack vector going against the data, because it's just those fully authenticated apps from the business that have the ability to go across the secure connection to the firewall. You can think of it as extending the firewall to cover the apps on the device."
Not only is that easier than trying to build an app that uses a VPN, but it's also better for battery life. Because a VPN connection will time out if it's not being used, other tools for connecting to business data have to keep the connection alive. This involves turning on the phone radio, which reduces battery life and uses up a data plan.
BlackBerry isn't yet looking at Windows Phone or any other platforms.
"Our customers have asked us to support iOS and Android," Holleran said. "If there is feedback from them, we will add additional platforms when it makes sense to do so."
That's over and above the BES 10 version 10.1 update that's available this week, which allows admins to apply the same kind of policies to BlackBerry 10 handsets as they could with BlackBerry 7 devices, like turning off the camera or blocking personal apps and files.
It's aimed at primarily government departments and heavily regulated industries that need to strictly control what employees can do with phones. But smaller businesses will also be interested in the new version of BES because it's significantly easier to install, as well as showing more information about the phones – BlackBerry, iOS and Android - that you're managing.
The new dashboard will show how many devices are being managed, what mobile network they're on, what OS they're running, what apps are installed and whether they're complying with your policies.
"We got a lot of user feedback," Holleran told us. "We listened to the feedback and we've simplified it a lot."
For example, BES 10 had multiple installers, all with different requirements, and you had to run them in the right order.
"We consolidated the installers so it's going to lay down the components you need in the right order. We do port checking to make sure there are no conflicts. We made sure it became a very seamless installation."
The June BES update will also make managing iOS and Android devices easier by simplifying firewall options.
"The number one complaint we had was all those ports you had to open on the firewall to Apple and Google for managing devices," Holleran said. "Now we route that through the BlackBerry secure infrastructure so you don't have to open extra ports."
BES 10 version 10.1 is a free download and BlackBerry is continuing the offer of free upgrades for BES 5 users until the end of December 2013. After that licences will cost $59 (£39) per year per device.
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Did the World’s Thinnest Smartphone Moto Z survive the bend and torture test? Check out the video
During the Lenovo Tech World 2016, Motorola had introduced two new Moto Z lineup devices, the Moto Z and Moto Z Force. Currently, the Moto Z is the thinnest premium smartphone in the world measuring just 5.19 mm in thickness. Made out of aluminium and glass, one can expect that the fragile and slim smartphone cannot bear any drop or damage.
To test the durability of the smartphone, YouTuber JerryRigEverything decided to put the device through harsh treatment by performing various tests on it.
In the beginning of the YouTube video, Jerry performs a scratch test on the 5.5-inch display of the Moto Z and the Corning Gorilla Glass 4 does fairly well in the test. Moto Z’s Gorilla Glass 4 coating managed to protect the screen, and scratches were only visible in the level 6 out of 9. This means that only after being scratched by a considerably sharp object, the scratches would be visible on the smartphone. As a result, this puts the device on par with most flagship devices.
In the next test, the front facing camera and front facing flash undergo the scratch test but survive it. However, on the other hand, the earpiece has a wide open gaping hole that could fill up with small particles of dust and dirt.
Similarly, the fingerprint sensor on the home button didn’t fare well during the scratch test. The fingerprint scanner still managed to function about 75% of times during the test despite heavy and torturous scratching by Jerry. Also, the sides, the back panel and the dual-tone LED flash module of the device could be easily scratched by Jerry too. Fortunately, the main camera lens of Moto Z is made of glass, which gives it increased anti-scratching strength.
Jerry then performed a flame test on the display of the device to check the resilience of the device. The Moto Z managed to survive under direct flame for more than 50 seconds before the screen started to show any signs of damage. In a similar test, the Galaxy S7 could last only up to 15 seconds before the pixels turned permanently white. However, after the heat source is removed, both the smartphones return to normal temperature but only after few seconds.
Finally, a bend test was performed and Moto Z did well during it too. The smartphone was bent backwards and inwards. After being bent, the device simply went back to its original shape, only leaving a small curve which can be fixed easily.
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PA3000 Power Analyzer (Discontinued)
This product has been discontinued.
There is no direct replacement for the PA3000. However, oscilloscopes equipped with 3-phase power analysis software can measure 3-phase power, power factor, harmonics, etc. with high sample rates.
Technical documents and product support for current PA3000 owners can be found at the links below.
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The world of global business is increasingly connected, with technological innovations improving transportation and communications, and institutions rendering services for making international business more efficient. Today, most companies handle globally, while using best ways of doing business various from region to nation. A thorough comprehension of international business can help you make wise job decisions and identify www.terraeconomy.com the best government policies for your company.
The critical first step to understanding global business is usually to develop a stable knowledge of international languages. Foreign language proficiency can be acquired by taking a course on a foreign language. This will likely give pupils an opportunity to get connected to people from all other cultures and pay attention to more regarding international organization. This type of education is particularly valuable the moment combined with , the burkha concentration in a functional region, as it indicators to potential employers that your student has not only mastered the practical specialization, but also a broader strategic comprehension of the global economic system.
In addition to learning foreign languages, international companies must learn about the shopping for habits and cultures of numerous countries and regions. This will enable them to expand their business and profitably. The expansion of any company’s treatments can be along with a large number of conflicts, and it is necessary to develop new management skills. For example , global managers must figure out how to manage staff members in various countries, and they must learn how to operate different timezones and currencies. | <urn:uuid:3132c333-0f81-4c63-87ba-8e2023058ddc> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.teletes-pantelios.gr/learning-the-world-of-global-business/ | 2023-09-22T11:02:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.931971 | 287 |
Lisa Eldridge Velvet Affair is a moderately warm-toned, light-medium brown with a satin finish. It is a permanent lipstick that retails for $36.00 and contains 0.12 oz.
Lisa Eldridge Velvet Affair True Velvet Lipstick Colour ($32.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a muted, medium rosy brown with moderate, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had opaque color coverage in a single layer, which applied evenly and smoothly across my lips without dragging (though it needed a touch more pressure than a more emollient formula would).
I'd recommend exfoliating prior to applying, as I find it can emphasize larger flakes a bit, though minor imperfections are not. There was a smidgen of product that settled into my deeper lip lines over the five hours the color lasted for and felt non-drying.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview, which is a detailed review of the range as a whole.
Paint your lips as an artist would with these highly pigmented True Velvet Lipsticks. Described as 'A phenomenon... a work of art’. Each bullet has the appearance of beautifully plush velvet fabric, a ‘trompe l’oeil’ that has to be seen to be believed. This is matte lipstick revolutionised with a saturated technicolour formulation and a creamy texture with a slight sheen that’s 3-D and luscious, not a flat matte. So intensely pigmented, it’s easy to create either a one-swipe graphic lip statement or pat gently for the ultimate subtle lip stain. Cutting edge lab tech has enabled the creation of a very long-wearing, non drying crème which feels lightweight, silky and comfortable to wear.
DIMETHICONE · OCTYLDODECANOL · POLYETHYLENE, POLYSILICONE-11 · NYLON-12 · CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE · BIS-PEG-12 DIMETHICONE BEESWAX · METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER · DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE · STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE · POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID · PROPYLENE CARBONATE · LAURETH-12 · PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-t-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE · MICA, MAY CONTAIN/ PEUT CONTENIR [(+/-): TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) · IRON OXIDES (CI 77491) · IRON OXIDES (CI 77492) · YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140) · YELLOW 6 LAKE CI (15985) · RED 6 CI (15850) · RED 7 LAKE (CI 15850) · RED 28 LAKE (CI 45410) · BLUE 1 LAKE (CI 42090)].
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Full immersed into the nature there is the Tenuta del falco in all his majesty and beauty
It enjoys an optimal position for guests who are looking for a quiet accommodation, well harmonized with the naturalistic context, but still close to points of cultural interest such as San Leo, San Marino, Montefiore Conca, Saludecio, Montescudo, Rimini, the relaxing beach of the Adriatic Sea and the Montefeltro Mountains.
You can stay in one of the apartments elegantly furnished by the owners: Cosmina and Gaetano.
With their hands they have carefully designed and decorated every detail, making it rare and precious.
In every corner of the house you will have the opportunity to come across one of the many paintings meticulously made by Cosmina, which, with their bright colors, furnish each room making it unique in its kind. | <urn:uuid:f4c09323-40be-4bbc-b5b4-d6edcbbf1e76> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.tenutadelfalco.it/en/home-en/ | 2023-09-22T12:23:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.956975 | 181 |
Luca Barana, A Geopolitical Commission in Africa: Streamlining Strategic Thinking on Trade and Cooperation, IAI Commentaries, 20:2, IAI, January 2020.
The new European Commission lead by Ursula von der Leyen has outlined ambitious goals for the future, highlighting her objective to make the Commission more “geopolitical” so as to boost the EU’s standing as a “global actor”. Africa should feature as an important dimension of this goal. As traditional and emerging actors are stepping up their power ambitions in the continent, Europe requires a more focused and strategic engagement with Africa. Von der Leyen and the College of commissioners will still have to struggle with the legacies of the previous institutional cycle and, overall, with the complex web of competing frameworks that still shape EU–Africa relations.
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Traditionally Handcarved Vajrasattva Purification Statue
We have masterfully hand-carved this Vajrasattva Purification statue in the traditional Himalayan style. Crafted from a copper body and gilded with 24k genuine gold, which highlights the intricate design patterns of the statue. The Vajrasattva is depicted seated atop a moon disc lotus seat with a serene appearance as he holds vajra in both of his hands, indicating stability, power and indestructibility. Our artists have meticulously placed precious gems on the statue, adding significance.
This art piece is perfect for devotees like yourself and can be used for Buddhist rituals and activities like meditation and yoga.
Size: 14.5"/37cm (Height) x 10.2"/26cm (Base)
Weight: 3.96 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Copper Body, Acrylic Paintings
Vajrasattva is typically regarded as the second patriarch in the Shingon Buddhist lineage, the first being Vairocana Buddha. According to Kukai's writings in Record of the Dharma Transmission, Nagarjuna encountered Vajrasatva in an iron tower in southern India, based on Amoghavajra's testimony. As recounted in the Mahavairocana Sutra, Vajrasatva inducted Nagarjuna into the abhiseka ceremony and entrusted him with the esoteric teachings he had gained from Vairocana Buddha. Kukai doesn't go into detail on Vajrasatva or his beginnings. | <urn:uuid:15f6fe29-5207-4797-a103-88b774f6384d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.termatree.com/products/vajrasattva-purification-1 | 2023-09-22T11:56:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.939321 | 326 |
Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Tuesday, June 21, 2022:
A damning picture of police failure is emerging in Uvalde, where 19 children and two teachers were slain in a mass shooting. Rifles, a ballistics shield and a door-busting tool were at Robb Elementary School within 20 minutes – but police still waited nearly another hour to storm the classroom. Texas Tribune editor Terri Langford has put together a timeline and joins us today.
We’re told that the hour-plus wait by law enforcement to storm Robb Elementary classrooms hinged on waiting for keys. The Uvalde CISD police chief was adamant about getting a master key for one of the classroom doors the shooter had gone into first. But the San Antonio Express-News reports the door to that classroom was never locked in the first place. Brian Chasnoff, an investigative reporter for the Express-News, joins us to explain more.
Texas is facing an intense wildfire season, with over 200,000 acres burned so far. Wildfires can have devastating consequences for people, agriculture and the environment. But they also bring some positive ecological effects. KACU’s Sheridan Wood reports from the aftermath of the Mesquite Heat wildfire in Taylor County, which was contained about three weeks ago.
There’s disagreement among Dallas City Council members about city manager T. C. Broadnax’s performance. The mayor and some members are frustrated with his work and even tried to move up his evaluation so they could decide his future. But others have spoken highly of his work crafting the city’s budget. KERA’s Alejandra Martinez reports now Broadnax’s evaluation is coming up on Thursday, as originally scheduled.
An unwanted visitor – the slithering variety – may find its way into Texans’ yards this summer. As temperatures hit triple digits across Texas, the possibility of a snake sighting is all the more likely. Greg Pandelis, curator of UT-Arlington’s Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center, joins us to discuss “snake season.”
Steven Cano is the lead coordinator for RGV PRIDE, an organization that hosts an annual LGBTQ+ family-friendly event that encompasses the entire Rio Grande Valley. As a gay Latino man, pride month isn’t just an opportunity for Steven to express who he is, but a chance to educate his community on the acceptance and inclusivity still needed within his region.
For someone who is transgender, their journey is typically complicated. Transitioning is a huge step, and can be even more daunting in a small town – and when you’re a local celebrity. Texas Public Radio’s Jerry Clayton has this story.
While people in Texas and across the country wait to see if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns federal abortion protections, there are also a handful of other pending opinions from the high court with Texas implications. Steve Vladeck, the Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts at the University of Texas School of Law, tells us more.
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Determine Differences Between Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning are not similar. Most of the people have the wrong idea with these three terms. They have a misunderstanding that these technologies relate to each other. In this article, we will discuss the comparison between all the three to clear your doubts.
How to Compare AI, ML, DL? Let us Understand in an Advanced Way!
Grab knowledge – What is Machine Learning?
Candidates should know that machine learning is a kind of data mining. So, before talking about machine learning let us discuss data mining.
This is a technique which retrieves information from an existing database. The size of this database is large and data mining used to examine the information. In the same manner, machine learning works.
In machine learning, the data or information parsed. An informed decision applied after learning and applying from that relevant data. In today’s world, many of the top companies are utilizing this technique for customers.
- Amazon: Yes, Amazon uses ML to provide the best results to their customers. You must have seen the product recommendations in your Amazon account. These preferences displayed with the help of ML technology.
- Netflix: Netflix displays a suggestion list of Tv series, reality shows, and movies.
Understand – What is Deep Learning?
This is an advanced technology than ML. In case a problem occurs then the model will resolve it by its own. So, DL is a subset of ML.
- Automatic car driving: DL concept used for automatic car driving. Here, the model will correct itself if any of the obstacles observed.
- Flashlight: Both ML and DL can differentiate with the help of this example. When we say dark then flashlight should be on. In the case of ML, if dark pronounced then flashlight will be on. While if we say something else like I am not able to see anything. Then flashlight will not be on but itself in case of ML while this will work for DL. This is the difference that DL computes at its own.
- Artificial Intelligence is Completely Different than ML and DL
A simple definition of Artificial intelligence is both DL and ML are the subsets of AI. Anything which works like the human brain is artificial intelligence. The establishment of AI is not succeeded yet while it will put in place soon.
- Sophia: This is the only AI model which is available today. Artificial intelligence is possible when any object thinks, feels like a human. This might establish in future but not succeeded yet.
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Siegwerk has established itself as a market leader in Packaging Inks. As a market leader , Siegwerk has always made efforts to add value to the customers and brand owners.
We are committed to our vision of supplying the safest inks worldwide and as a responsible stakeholder of the packaging supply chain make all efforts to keep our partners also updated on compliant inks. Siegwerk believes that it is the need of the hour to talk more about packaging inks for sensitive applications including Food and Pharma applications.
Packaging Safety is a complex subject and deploying an Integrated approach in packaging supply chain is essential to meet the legal obligations. Siegwerk has been the market leader globally for Safe Food Packaging Inks and we are conducting a webinar to keep the supply chain informed about how to select safe inks for food and pharma applications.
Food and pharma products that do not meet safety requirements are a matter of public concern, especially with increasing number of product safety cases.
You must register for the webinar if you have any of below listed requirements :
Webinar title: Introduction to Printing Ink Safety in Food and Pharma Packaging
To understand the relevance of Packaging safety
To understand the consequences a brand owner/ converter may face if not adhering to packaging safety
To understand the concept of Food Grade/ Pharma Grade safe inks
To understand how a brand owner/ converter can ensure implementation of Safe Food Packaging Inks
Live FAQ in order to protect the packaging supply chain from any bad food safety incidence/ recall or scandal
WEBINAR DATE: 23rd February 2022 (Wednesday), 3:00-4:15pm (Singapore time)
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The Armory Show and its partners Pommery Champagne, TPC Art Finance, and Sauer announce the winners of three prizes to exhibitor presentations in the Platform, Presents, and Focus sections of the fair.
Platform 2023, curated by Eva Respini and titled Rewriting Histories, brings together large-scale sculptures, installations, and site-specific works by artists who offer shifting and multiple perspectives where history has often provided a single perspective.
Artists Space is the 2023 recipient of Armory Spotlight. The organization will present Housecalls, live drawing sessions by New York-based artist Drake Carr that unfold within an ever-changing installation. Read our interview with Jay Sanders, Director of Artist's Space. | <urn:uuid:7feaf5d9-9bdb-408b-a05b-3cfa9c751771> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.thearmoryshow.com/news | 2023-09-22T11:28:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.938807 | 146 |
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Emre is a Turkish word to mean friend. Here at Emre, we would like to welcome you to dine with us as friends on the finest cuts of British meat as we extend our Turkish hospitality to you. Try our dry aged premium beef steaks grilled to perfection over flame, succulent fillet cooked at your table or smoked succulent brisket. We also offer a traditional menu using Turkish cooking techniques over coal.
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My goal is to help people better understand the impact of Autism on a daily basis. I use my family as an example and while no two people are alike, many of us face similar challenges.
This is my sweet Emmett.
We were going to have a special dinner before therapy tonight and I was letting the boys pick out a frozen dinner. Emmett went for the Kid Cuisines because that’s his favorite.
What you see in the video below is what happens every single time he has to make a decision about anything.
He panics because he can’t decide and is afraid of making the wrong decision. This absolutely interferes with everyday life and makes things extremely challenging..
I never get angry with him because he’s doing the best he can.
This absolutely breaks my heart because this sweet child apologizes constantly for being this way. I just hug him and tell him that it’s okay and we will work through this together
It’s so important to me that my kids know that no matter how challenging they may be, I love and cherish them more than anything in the world.. Testing my patience is a small price to pay for having the privilege of raising them.. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ | <urn:uuid:a8fd7e6f-9f05-447e-8b73-834400549eaf> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.theautismdad.com/2015/08/20/autism-in-real-life-how-anxiety-impacts-decision-making/ | 2023-09-22T11:02:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.968058 | 281 |
Back in 1996, Renault relased a roadster designed to be extremely minimalist. Built by subsidiary Renault Sport, the Spider didn’t have a windshield, a roof, ABS, a heater, or any real comfort feature. Instead, it was supposed to deliver pure sports car thrills. But the company made relatively few examples and the car, overshadowed by the Lotus Elise, seems to have been forgotten to time.
Renault of the 1990s and 2000s released banger after banger. It’s honestly hard to pick a favorite because the company put out some truly fantastic vehicles. There’s the Espace F1 concept, a people carrier for four fitted with a 3.5-liter V10 rocking 820 HP. And who can forget the quirky Avantime, the cheerful Twingo, and the hot Clio V6. Perhaps less remembered today is Renault’s effort to make track-oriented roadster with a striking design. Just 1,726 Sport Spiders were made, and yes, you can import them into the United States!
In an archived press release, Renault explains the Spider’s origins. In the 1990s, Williams-Renault Formula 1 cars racked up wins and podium finishes, putting Renault into the spotlight with racing fans. The company decided to capitalize on the extra attention by releasing a range of sporty cars.
Renault traces the Spider’s design back to the Laguna Roadster concept that was presented at the 1990 Paris Motor Show. Like the Spider, the Laguna Roadster featured a striking design that was devoid of such comforts as a roof or a windshield, just a huge wind deflector. Renault got to work making a prototype of the Laguna Roadster concept car.
Originally, Renault thought to just make a fun track car, but the decision was later made to make the resulting vehicle road legal. Renault Sport teamed up with French engineering firm Nogaro Technologies to make the roadster happen.
The Spider made its debut at the 1995 Geneva Motor Show, and attendees got to see some great engineering at work. The body is plastic, but underneath is an aluminum chassis. Renault says that going with aluminum not only helps strength, but cut weight to 2,050 pounds. Mounted behind the open cabin is a 2.0-liter F7R engine from the Clio Williams and Mégane Coupe. That’s making 150 horsepower and delivering it to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual. This was good for a zero to 60 mph sprint in 6.7 seconds. Oh, and for some extra flair, these have sweet butterfly doors.
As noted before, Renault intended this car to be a pure racer, and thus it came without any creature comforts. The company even recommended that you drive it while wearing a helmet. Renault notes that this car would be the first to be badged as a Renault Sport, a brand that started as a motorsport division, and would later be a performance label for Renault. And these cars continued Renault’s rich history with Alpine. The two companies collaborated and such famous cars like the A110 and the GTA. The Alpine plant in the French town of Dieppe was chosen to build the Renault Sport Spider.
Renault’s Spider was to be more than just a track car and a road car, too. The company also intended the car to be a part of a one-make racing series. Of the 1,726 examples built between 1996 and 1999, Renault says that 90 Spider Trophy cars were built for competition use. These came with changes like safety cages and got 30 more horses than the standard car.
The Spider came at just the right time. Its contemporaries include the Caterham 21 and the first-generation Lotus Elise. And by the looks of things, it almost seems like Renault copied Lotus founder Colin Chapman’s idea of “simplify, then add lightness.”
And a year into production, Renault also decided to give buyers a few luxuries. They could get a windscreen, wipers, and a tent of sorts that acts as a roof. Unfortunately for both Caterham and Renault, the Lotus stole the show. UK’s Evo did a road test of the Spider and found the Spider wonderful, but it wasn’t enough to compete with the Elise. Lotus says it produced 12,000 Elises between 1996 and 2001.
Today, it seems like these little French track cars have been lost to time. When was the last time you’ve even heard of one of these, if you’ve even heard of these? I was only reminded that they exist when one was recently found abandoned. [Editor’s Note: I grew up in Germany around the time the Spider came out, and I remember seeing them fairly regularly on the roads around Europe. I loved them as a kid; still do! -DT]
And yes, you can have these in the States! The wonderful folks of Opposite-Lock found this 1997 for $69,990 on Craigslist of all places. That’s more than what they sell for in Europe, but of course, you’ll find fewer of them in the States. Right now, you’ll find 16 of them on German vehicle marketplace mobile.de. The cheapest is about $37,300 at current exchange rates and the most expensive is about $58,000. Most of them have the optional windshield like the one here and all of them have low mileage. Even the cheapest one has just 50,000 miles. The one for sale here has just 8,790 miles.
I did some digging and the aforementioned $69,990 car seems to be the one of if not the only one for sale for the United States right now. And it’s apparently still on the boat on its way here.
This car is said to be coming from Switzerland, and, amusingly, this is one of the few ads where the lack of safety items and the lack of creature comforts are selling points.
While the Spider wasn’t a smashing success, Renault remembers the roadster as the first road car to get Renault Sport branding. Today, Renault Sport has its hands on models from the Mégane to the cutesy Twingo. And, if you’re looking for something different to import, the Spider might be the ticket! | <urn:uuid:1d961dd2-19c5-45c3-9206-26bbbfee0bd1> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.theautopian.com/the-renault-sport-spider-is-a-rare-open-top-roadster-from-one-of-renaults-wildest-eras/ | 2023-09-22T10:52:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.962364 | 1,317 |
Most popular types of content on TikTok
TikTok content is important for a number of reasons. One of the main reasons is that it allows users to express themselves creatively and share their interests and talents with a wide audience. This can be particularly beneficial for creators who are looking to build a following and gain exposure for their work.
TikTok content can also be an effective way to connect with others and build community. Many users use the platform to find others who share their interests, and the platform’s algorithm is designed to surface content that it thinks users will enjoy. This can lead to the discovery of new and exciting content, as well as the formation of communities around specific topics.
In this blog, we will discuss some of the top types of content that works on TikTok and can help you fetch more engagement.
Types of Content on TikTok
There are many different types of content on TikTok but the ones that will help you increase tiktok followers and likes. Here are some of the most trending types of content:
1- Lip-syncing and music videos
Lip-syncing and music videos are a very popular type of content on TikTok. Users can choose from a wide variety of popular songs and sound bites from movies, TV shows, and other sources to lip-sync to and create their own videos. Many users also use the platform to showcase their own singing or musical talents.
Music on TikTok can be used in many ways, some users use it as background music for their videos, other’s use it as the main focus of their videos, lip-syncing or dancing to the beats. TikTok has a large library of licensed music, so users can easily find the perfect song or sound to match their video.
2- Comedy Skits and memes
Comedy skits and memes are also a popular type of content on TikTok. Users can create short comedic videos using a variety of formats, such as lip-syncing to funny dialogue, acting out scenes, or using visual effects to enhance their videos.
Memes are also a big part of TikTok’s content, users often create videos using popular memes, adding their own spin to them or creating new memes altogether. Many users also use TikTok as a way to discover and participate in the latest internet memes. TikTok also has a range of effects, filters, and tools that users can use to enhance their videos, such as speed adjustment, special effects, and time-warping, to make their videos more engaging and funnier.
3- Dancing videos
Many users create videos of themselves dancing to popular songs and sound bites, often using the app’s built-in lip-syncing feature.
Dancing on TikTok can take many forms, from solo performances to group routines, from choreographed dances to freestyle moves. TikTok also has a feature called “duet” which allows users to collaborate with other users by adding their own video to someone else’s video, often leading to creative and fun videos.
TikTok is also known for its viral dance challenges, where a specific song or sound becomes popular and users create their own unique videos using that song or sound, often leading to a trend or viral trend among users. These challenges often include step-by-step instructions for the dance, making it easy for users to participate and join the trend.
4- Travel and adventure videos
Users create videos that showcase their travel experiences, such as visiting different countries, exploring new cities, or going on outdoor adventures. These videos can include footage of scenic landscapes, unique culture, and local food.
On TikTok, users can also find travel vlogs, where creators document their trips, showing their daily routine, their experiences, and the places they visit, giving a glimpse of the destination, and providing inspiration and tips for other users who want to travel to the same place.
Adventure videos on TikTok can be a mix of action and scenic footage, such as skydiving, bungee jumping, rock climbing, hiking, and much more, showing the thrill and excitement of the adventure, and inspiring other users to try new things.
5- Pet and animal videos
Pet and animal videos are also a popular type of content on TikTok. Many users create videos featuring their pets, such as dogs, cats, birds, and other animals. These videos can include footage of the pets playing, sleeping, or doing tricks, and often feature cute or funny moments.
TikTok has a wide variety of pet and animal content, from cute and funny pet videos, to informative and educational videos about different species and their behavior. Users can also find videos of wild animals, such as lions, elephants, and bears, filmed in their natural habitats.
Pet and animal videos on TikTok can also include videos of users interacting with animals at zoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks, providing a glimpse of the animals and their behavior.
6- Educational and informative content
TikTok is a social media platform that allows users to create and share short videos, often set to music. The app is known for its creative and entertaining content, but it also has a growing number of educational and informative videos. These videos cover a wide range of topics, from history and science to art and cooking. Some users create educational content as part of their regular content, while others have dedicated accounts for educational content only.
Additionally, many educators and experts have started to use the platform to share their knowledge and engage with a wider audience. Some educational content on TikTok may be informal and not necessarily from certified educators, but the app also features verified accounts, educational initiatives and a “learning” category.
7- Challenges and trends
TikTok is known for its popular challenges, which are often started by users and then spread quickly through the platform. These challenges often involve a specific dance, hashtag, or song, and users will often create their own variations on the challenge. Some popular challenges on TikTok include the Renegade dance challenge, the Lip Sync Challenge, and the #DontRushChallenge.
Trends on TikTok can change quickly and are often driven by popular songs, memes, and challenges. Some popular trends on TikTok include lip syncing, dance challenges, comedic skits, and creative editing. Additionally, there are also trends in specific niches, such as makeup, fashion, and cooking.
8- ASMR and relaxation videos
ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) videos on TikTok feature sounds, movements, and visuals that are intended to trigger a relaxing, tingling sensation in the viewer. These videos can include a variety of sounds such as whispering, soft speaking, tapping, scratching, and nature sounds.
Some popular ASMR videos on TikTok include ones that feature relaxation techniques, guided meditations, and sleep-inducing sounds. TikTok users have also been creating videos that are meant to promote relaxation and stress relief. These videos often feature soothing music, guided meditations, and calming visual elements such as nature scenes and slow-moving animations. Some popular relaxation videos on TikTok include yoga, breathing exercises, and other self-care practices.
In conclusion, the most famous type of content on TikTok is short-form videos, usually 15 seconds or less, that often feature lip-syncing, dancing, and comedy skits. Other popular types of content on the platform include DIY and tutorial videos, fashion and beauty content, and food and cooking videos. Additionally, TikTok is known for its viral challenges and memes, where users create videos using a specific audio or visual effect, often leading to a trend or viral trend among users. Utilize this content and boost your engagement. | <urn:uuid:a6ca355a-2e77-4e70-ba20-60cc70b15b07> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.thebreakingtimes.com/most-popular-types-of-content-on-tiktok/ | 2023-09-22T12:49:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.945847 | 1,597 |
Tickets on Sale Now at the Paramount Theatre Box Office
For events that use the Paramount Theatre Box Office Service, tickets may be purchased in person at the theatre located at 139 South Center Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530. Tickets may also be purchased using a credit or debit card over the phone at (919) 583-8432 or online 24/7 via the links provided for each event or you may click here for a full list of tickets currently available through the Paramount Theatre Box Office. Please note that all online ticket sales are subject to a convenience fee; however, tickets purchased over the phone or in person are NOT subject to this fee. For events that do not use the Paramount Theatre Box Office service, please contact the presenting organization directly.
The Paramount Theatre Box Office is open Monday thru Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and is closed from 12-1pm. For weekend events, the Box Office opens an hour prior to show time.
Effective January 1, 2014, N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-164.4(a)(10) imposes a privilege tax on the retailer’s net taxable sales or gross receipts to admission charges to an entertainment activity. All advertised ticket prices for events sold through the Paramount Theatre Box Office include tax when applicable. It is the Paramount Theatre’s policy that all sales are final and there are no refunds for purchased tickets.
The Paramount Theatre
Physical Address: 139 South Center Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530
Mailing Address: P.O. Drawer A, Goldsboro, NC 27533
Phone: (919) 583-8432 | Fax: (919) 580-4209 | www.GoldsboroParamount.com
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Updated: Jul 3, 2020
Join us on July 4th from 9 am to 1 pm for our Track Xperience at MSR Houston! Come out and see supercars from Houston, Dallas, and all over Texas race! We will have a DJ and a food truck on-site and will have access to the Lotus Lounge and will be providing lunch for our drivers! Driver spots are limited to 30 drivers!
If you are interested in being a driver, please email firstname.lastname@example.org
Deals MSR Houston is providing!
- 20% off go-karting that day to all participants
- Special Pricing for those who sign up for a membership!
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Official Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2718292881762338
Our Statement regarding COVID19
We are excited to have everyone enjoy this track experience, please remember due to COVID- 19 we will not only be practicing social distancing but will be requiring mask.
Again, MASK ARE REQUIRED
Mask are not required in your car but is required while in the office, in enclosed areas, and while interacting with others. Our sponsors and driver's meeting will be held outside to assure proper social distancing. Please read the guidelines below and feel free to email us with any questions you might have.
Practice Social Distancing
- Mask are required inside and when interacting with others
- Keep hands clean
- Use soap and water for 20 seconds or use a 60% alcohol hand sanitizer.
- Clean and disinfect
- Disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces often.
- Stay home if you're sick
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Sterling Silver Ladybird Clip on Charm
This cute sterling silver ladybird charm has a beautiful bright finish. A clip on style charm measuring in at just 2cm by 0.6cm with a handy lobster clasp for clipping on and off your bracelet, necklace or purse. Ideal for insect fans and lovers of the prettiest bug around. Your charm will arrive in its own soft drawstring pouch for safekeeping which is great for stashing your other charms in too.
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I washed Har’s favorite blanket for the first time last week.
He had great taste so it’s actually my favorite blanket, as well. It’s the faux fur one that I drape across our couch. It’s also the one that I’d lift up for him so he could crawl underneath, usually with his Sloth toy dangling from his mouth, and then he’d rest his head on my legs and look up at me with his soft brown eyes to say, ‘so what are we gonna do today?’
For a while, the blanket still had his smell on it. Vizslas are known for being OCD self groomers so he was never stinky,(then again I might be a little biased) but it was more like a combination of the warm fur that folded over around his neck, the space between his ears where I’d plant my forehead on his, and his wet little nose that he used to nudge me with if I forgot to pet him for a second. It was all of that plus the smell of our home on that blanket.
That’s what it was, Har smelled like home to me. Until one day when that scent just seemed to go away.
I played Har’s song as Birdie and I drove to the grocery store and for the first time I realized I wasn’t playing it because I wanted to feel sad, I played it because I wanted to feel with him. I didn’t even realize I was doing that until it started to play and I felt myself relax a little and want to say “hi, Har.” Grief continues to surprise me like this. How did the song I used to have to avoid suddenly become the song I sought out because it brought me back to him? I’m doing good, I thought as I started to cry.
There I go again. I still cry a lot for him.
I tell myself it’s okay, there’s a lot going on. I sometimes still think we’re just visiting Denver and we’ll move back to Chicago when ‘things go back to normal.’ I don’t even know what that means because I like Denver and we have no plans to move back. My mind just likes to pretend we do sometimes. I think it’s my little layer of comfort (or delusion) I give myself because when I stop and think about the last two years it’s all just been… a lot. The way we left Chicago so fast, our home there, our people there, then the move to a new city, a new home, new jobs, new people we haven’t even met, new baby, new motherhood, and a new life without Har always by my side. All in the midst of a world in a pandemic and a country constantly yelling at each other to see who can scream the loudest. It takes a toll.
I feel like I’ve dealt with it pretty okay but then I find myself crying in a grocery store parking lot and I wonder, have I dealt with it? And I know it’s not just me, we’ve all had our losses and moves and moments of ‘when things go back to normal…’ only to wonder if. If they will ever go back to normal. I saw the woman parked next to me wiping her eyes before she put her mask on so maybe we’re all just crying in grocery parking lots right now?
So anyway, perhaps that’s why I cry about Har seven months later.
That and because I miss him. I miss him so much.
The other day I walked out of getting my hair done and I started to hustle home because I thought, “I gotta get back and let Har out.” I really thought that Har was at home waiting for me like he always was, at least for half a second I did. Those mind lapses are weird and I can’t decide if I like them or not. On the one hand, they’re rather deceiving, but on the other, it’s so comforting to get that little feeling of the old normal, if only for a breath or two.
Back in the grocery store parking lot, I also wipe my eyes and put on my mask. Then I say “I’m gonna come get you,” to Birdie and she giggles and I giggle as I run around the car because even though I may be a sad dog-mom I’m a happy mom-mom. Grief gives us some gifts I’ve learned, (as cheesy as that fucking sounds) but one of the greatest is that it allows joy to come along with it.
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College junior Tunmise Fawole never thought she would join a sorority — let alone Penn’s Asian-interest sorority alpha Kappa Delta Phi.
However, after an acquaintance encouraged her to attend a rush event, Fawole, who is Nigerian, decided to give it a try.
“I remembered thinking during the process, ‘This is really outside of my comfort zone,’” she said. “I went to rush and ended up really liking it, and it kind of snowballed from there.”
After joining, Fawole took on more and more leadership roles, and now serves as the sorority’s external vice president, representing her sorority to the other culturally-affiliated Greek organizations.
Although joining a cultural club is a way for students to find a home at Penn and stay close to their roots, for some, like Fawole, it’s a way to learn about an entirely different culture and immerse themselves in a new group of people.
Wharton senior Ryan Hull joined the Penn Japan Student Association as a sophomore after deciding he wanted to join a cultural group, though he is not Japanese. The organization stood out to him because he took Japanese class at Penn and had always heard about Japanese culture from his mother, who lived in Japan for a few years.
“It’s really opened my eyes to Japanese culture, and also how other East Asian cultures work,” Hull said, adding that his experience in the club ultimately motivated him to study abroad in Japan for a semester.
Similarly, Wharton and Engineering senior Brendan McManus decided to try out for Penn’s Indian a cappella group, Penn Masala, during the spring of his sophomore year at the suggestion of some of his Indian friends.
“I’ve definitely learned an enormous amount about South Asian culture — there’s no way you can’t,” McManus said, adding that he’s learned some Hindi because they often sing pieces in the language. “I didn’t grow up surrounded by other cultures, and I didn’t know I would enjoy being immersed in another culture until I actually gave it a shot.”
Fawole, who is involved in black cultural groups like UMOJA and who is interested in issues of social justice, said that she brings a different perspective to conversations about race in her sorority. Likewise, hearing those conversations allows her to broaden her own understanding of social justice issues.
Hull described his first time representing JSA at a meeting for the Asian Pacific Coalition, the umbrella group for Asian student organizations on campus, as “a little intimidating” because he stood out as the only non-Asian in a room full of people. However, he said the rest of the members quickly accepted him and didn’t respect his ideas any less, saying “it makes me feel validated knowing that my opinion is counted.”
For McManus, sticking out has been a challenge in another way — because he’s not Indian, he wasn’t allowed to go on India’s Got Talent or perform in Pitch Perfect II with the other members of Masala.
Though it was valuable to learn about a new culture, the friends they made were the most important part of their experience, the students said.
“I consider JSA one of my closest families here at Penn,” Hull said. “It’s definitely one of the best experiences I’ve made coming here.
Fawole said that her membership in aKDPhi allowed her to meet a whole group of women she otherwise wouldn’t have gotten to know, adding that the sorority’s small pledge classes make it easy to get to know each person on an individual level. She said joining the sorority was the “best decision she’s made” here at Penn.
The three students said that they would encourage others to get out of their comfort zones and join new cultural groups, regardless of background.
“People will actually accept you if you’re not of their culture as long as you accept their culture,” McManus said. He said his fellow Masala singers are his best friends on campus, adding, “I don’t see myself as any different.”
“If you’re interested in something, don’t allow something like your background to prevent you from pursuing it,” Hull said.
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It's not a stretch to say that some of the best teams in the NFL are concentrated in the NFC. The question becomes which two will survive to the NFC Conference Championship Game.
As I see it, you've got about six teams that spring readily to mind, and a handful of others who could make more noise than we expect in 2013. The six I think of would be the Atlanta Falcons (of course), Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, New York Giants and Chicago Bears. You could make a legitimate case for the New Orleans Saints, Washington Redskins and even the St. Louis Rams, who look like they're be sneaky good this season.
Now I ask you to make your predictions about who will end up in the NFC Conference Championship. You can put me down for Falcons/Seahawks, which would be one hell of a game.
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It's a familiar chant belted out at summer camps across the continent, but the call-and-response uttered at one Toronto day camp on a sticky July day is hesitant, even shy.
"I don't know what you've been told!" an eager counsellor bellows in sing-song fashion at a group of young Syrian refugees.
"H.appi Campers cheers the most," her wary charges mumble back in broken English.
It takes a moment for the middle-schoolers to grasp this peculiar game, but three tries later, they gel into a more-or-less unified chorus.
"Five! Six! Seven! Eight! Weeeeeeee're great!" they holler, letting loose with exuberant cheers.
The fun and games at this day camp are more than just a rite of passage for these new Canadians, they're a key step in easing their transition into a strange country with unfamiliar customs.
H.appi Camper founder Mazen El-Baba says he tried to design a getaway that would offer the staples of any typical North American summer camp: drama, arts and crafts, and sports.
But it would also offer much-needed lessons tailored to the specific needs of young Syrian refugees: intensive literacy classes, a crash course in Canadian cultural norms, and self-esteem exercises.
That last goal is possibly the most challenging, given the fact that most of these war-weary children – 75 in all, ranging in age from five to 15 – have been through horrific traumas.
Mr. El-Baba says it's hard to know exactly how these kids are suffering because they have not been formally diagnosed with behavioural or mental-health issues. But they clearly bear the scars.
When confronted with something they've done wrong, it's not uncommon to hear a frustrated camper say, "I should go kill myself" or "I should go stab myself or shoot myself," says Mr. El-Baba.
"I'm not sure if they actually understand it because you're hearing that from an eight-year-old, you're hearing that from a nine-year-old," he adds.
"An eight-year-old and nine-year-old saying that, 'I want to stab myself,' it's really hard to hear that. It's like, 'Wow, okay, let's talk more about it.' That's some of the things we see."
Activities were designed with the help of mental-health professionals, family doctors, social workers and crisis-intervention professionals. Every week, each counsellor meets with three mental-health experts to discuss behavioural problems they've observed.
But this is not a counselling camp, stresses Mr. El-Baba. The biggest goal is to let these kids be kids, and have the opportunity to let loose and have fun.
Soft-spoken 11-year-old Hanin Jaamour says she's learning a lot, and that's easing some of her anxiety about attending school in the fall.
She and her family landed in Toronto in February, and she went to school for three months. But she didn't like it at all.
"Everything is different," she says in Arabic, with Mr. El-Baba translating.
She's excited about entering Grade 6, but she's also scared.
"This year it's going to be harder for English because we're going to be learning more things," she frets.
"Here it's a very diverse culture, you have many people coming from various different countries and backgrounds and religions. Back home we don't have the mixing of boys and girls and this is completely new, which is amazing."
Camp supervisor Windemere Jarvis, the only counsellor who doesn't speak Arabic, says she's impressed by how eager the kids are to learn new customs.
They've opened their hearts and bared their souls every day, she says, pointing to painful anecdotes about bombings, destroyed homes, and grief that can send her home "crying all night."
"I was talking to a friend of mine and they said, 'You know what, I think the most important thing is when you hear these stories is not to cry because that is their reality. Just let them talk and let them know that what happened to them was okay and that they're here now and we want them to be super happy here and feel like this is safe,"' says Ms. Jarvis.
The athletic 21-year-old has taken a keen interest in boosting self-esteem among the girls, noting that a clear gender bias toward the boys "is very visible."
"The other day we lined them up and immediately all the boys went to the front of the line and the girls went behind them," she notes.
She worries about how the boys might be disciplined for such behaviour at a Toronto school unfamiliar with Syrian culture.
"It's not their fault," she says, envisioning repeated trips to the principal's office for something they don't understand.
Ms. Jarvis says she tries to introduce new ideas by showing them girls can do anything and by recognizing and praising female achievements.
"I think that's something they're a little hesitant toward it but they're not resistant," she says.
"And I think that they definitely – the girls especially – want to be empowered and they want to change. Because (after) coming here (to Canada), that's what's going to happen to them."
It hasn't been easy. Teaching even basic classroom etiquette has been a challenge, Mr. El-Baba says.
Kids at this camp will simply slip out of the room if they need to use the bathroom. Or they'll try to open the emergency exit while the school bus is moving.
"It's not like they don't want to obey the rules, it's because they just don't quite understand it," says El-Baba.
"They haven't had that same structure back home and now this is all new to them where they're organized into groups and they have to follow a certain schedule, they have to go to the washroom at a certain time."
At H.appi Camp, there are classes on leadership, and how to speak confidently in a group. There are discussions about diversity and human rights, the environment, and volunteerism.
Other courses focus on how to resolve conflict, how to work in a team, and how to build friendships and trust.
Admission is free but the waiting list is 200-kids long.
Mr. El-Baba says the month-long program is largely funded through a $36,000 federal grant. Private donations help pay for buses and transportation, a couple of food banks have supplied drinks and snacks, and Canadian Tire has donated sporting equipment.
But art supplies dwindled after just the first week, and El-Baba says they're running out of cash.
He hopes to generate more money to fund a followup program once school starts. That project would see counsellors visit each family weekly to check up on how the kids are faring academically, socially, and psychologically.
Mr. El-Baba is optimistic about their futures.
"I was shocked and amazed by how resilient they are," he says, rattling off the stories he's heard that end with death or violence.
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There’s no higher feeling than wrapping your self in a shower towel after a steaming scorching bubble tub or bathe on the finish of a protracted day. The sensation of sentimental, fluffy, luxurious towards your pores and skin leaves you feeling relaxed and refreshed. However have you learnt tips on how to correctly care to your tub towels in order that they will keep that approach for so long as potential? Sure, there’s a proper and unsuitable approach when washing tub towels and it’s the small issues that make all of the distinction.
Washing your tub towels
The Cleansing institute recommends washing your towels after three makes use of.
Tub towels ought to be washed in heat or scorching water to kill the micro organism and germs that come from bodily secretions and lifeless pores and skin cells if you wipe your self.
By no means wash your towels with underwear for sanitary causes.
By no means wash towels with clothes as objects similar to zippers, buttons and exhausting equipment can injury the towels.
Go simple on the detergent. An excessive amount of detergent can go away a soapy residue in your towels making them really feel more durable.
Softener ought to make towels softer, proper? Unsuitable! Softener can even trigger soapy construct up. For that cause, it is best to solely add softener to each third or fourth wash.
Ensure that no cleaning soap is left behind after rinsing.
Don’t overload your washer to keep away from snagging and tears.
For greatest outcomes, each 6-8 weeks, first wash your towels with solely scorching water and a cup of white vinegar. Then run your towels by way of a second wash with half a cup of baking soda and scorching water. Don’t use detergent or softener within the first or second wash. Doing it will make your towels brighter, softer, cut back odours and take away residue out of your tub towels.
Drying your tub towels
Between makes use of
Don’t dangle moist tub towels in a damp surroundings similar to a toilet because the towels will take a very long time to dry and can begin to scent musty.
Ensure you air dry your tub towels between every use.
Simply washed towels
Tub towels can both be air dried or dried in a tumble drier. We advocate you air dry your towels till they’re about 90% dry after which put them within the dryer.
When air drying, it’s best to open your towels and house them out ensuring they’re getting sufficient daylight or wind.
If you’re solely going to be utilizing a dryer, ensure you don’t overload the dryer! There ought to be sufficient house to your towels to maneuver round.
Additionally it is a good suggestion so as to add a tennis ball to the dryer to fluff your towels.
Don’t over dry your towels or they’ll go exhausting.
Ensure that your towels are correctly dry earlier than folding and packing them away or they’ll start to scent.
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As a subculture, we surfers spend so much time three knuckles deep in each others’ asses it’s ridiculous. Smug and self-satisfied, always looking for one more reason to delude ourselves into thinking we’re somehow special and unique. Any reason to avoid introspection is a good one. We just close our eyes and chase the next fleeting adrenaline rush. I’m tired of it. Tired of the lies, the myths, the misconceptions. So here’s a little truth.
1. The best surfer isn’t the one having the most fun
What a great marketing slogan. It’s right up there with, “Only a surfer knows the feeling,” and “Life’s better in boardshorts.” But don’t try and tell me that the kid stink bugging out on the shoulder is the best surfer in the water. He isn’t. The guy sitting deep, driving hard off the bottom before murdering the lip is better. He rips. Pretending surfing is all about fun is just a beautiful lie you tell yourself so you don’t feel bad every time someone paddles deeper than you and then rips the best wave of a set all the way to the beach.
Surfing is hard, and becoming proficient is a difficult and bloody slog that can take decades. People who are content to take it easy, cruise, and never really try are just kooks. They’re condemned to a life of sitting on the shoulder, struggling for scraps, and I think that’s great. I think that’s great because the best surfer isn’t the one having the most fun, he’s the one surfing the best.
2. You’re getting ripped off when you buy surfboards retail
Long ago, in the murky depths of the pre-internet dark ages, shapers were held hostage by the distribution networks owned by surf shops. Lacking any other affordable means to market their product to consumers, shapers had little choice but to forego profit in order to satisfy the rapacious greed of the merchant class, in the hopes that they could get their wares displayed, and possibly eke out a pittance of a living.
Over the last decade, while wholesale prices have remained relatively stable, retail prices have crept ever higher. The modern “surf shop” dedicates an ever decreasing amount of retail space to boards, choosing instead to pack their floor full of whatever high-profit accessories they can jam between their walls. Your typical shop provides no real service when it comes to buying a board, they merely tack a few hundred dollars onto the cost and laugh (all the way to the bank) at any poor sucker dumb enough to spend $700 on whatever flavor-of-the-month-shape their uninformed teenaged wage slaves can talk you into buying.
It’s time we all faced a happy fact: surf shops are obsolete. Buy your clothes online and get your boards directly from the factory. Never trust a stoned 16-year-old to guide you in the purchase of a big ticket item. Find the nearest shit hole shaper’s alley and knock on some doors. Build a relationship with the man making your stick. In the long term, everyone wins. You get better boards, they make more money, and the soulless anarcho-capitalist pigs wringing every red cent they can from your bank account will dwindle into a well-forgotten history.
3. Our heroes are often assholes
Surfing does an amazing job of deifying shit heels. Drug addicts, thieves and thugs; you can be an utterly deplorable piece of human garbage, but if you’ve got a killer cutback, no one really cares.
Of course, the kind of single-minded dedication necessary to develop elite level skills seems to often create a shallow, self-centered creature, no matter what the sport. But only surfing strives so hard to remain willfully ignorant of our role models’ failings. Dora was a thief and con man, Andy Irons was a completely flawed human, Johnny Boy Gomes is one of the biggest pricks I’ve ever had the misfortune of meeting.
It all stems from a poorly conceived notion that being a driving force behind the progression of the sport absolves one of any pain they inflict on the poor saps around them. But it doesn’t. Surfing just isn’t that important. In the end, it’s little more than a well-marketed hobby.
4. Longboarding is what we do when we don’t feel like trying very hard
I’m gonna let you in on a little secret: noseriding is easy. Sure, it makes for a good photo. It’s obviously easy to market. But anyone who claims standing on the tip of a 9’6 single fin, trashcan lid, 50/50 rail, plank on a crumbly wave at Cardiff-by-the-Sea is difficult is a dirty liar.
We tend to forget, but back when those boards were the norm, the guys riding them couldn’t wait to stop. Once someone discovered you could ride a board one-quarter of the size and go faster, turn better, and get barreled deeper, they were left by the wayside. For decades.
It’s time all the throwback babies admitted a simple fact: you ride a longboard because it’s the path of least resistance. And that’s understandable. But, dude, in no way, shape, or form, is it admirable.
5. Surfing won’t save your soul
Surfing is a communion with nature. Surfing helps tap into a cosmic dharma flow, enriching your soul. It brings you closer to god, harnessing his energy in a flight towards enlightenment.
Except it doesn’t. That shit’s just empty mumbo jumbo. There’s nothing magic about surfing, it’s just really fun. Don’t kid yourself. Surfing is a totally selfish, self-centered pursuit. It creates nothing, improves only your life, and is actually somewhat damaging to others. Your board is made of petrochemical poison, your accessories and clothing are made in third world sweat shops. Surfing brings out the worst in us. It makes us greedy, competitive, and mean.
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Depression is a typical mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Therapy can help by providing a safe area to discuss your feelings and emotions. A therapist can assist you identify unfavorable thought patterns and behaviors and deal with you to establish coping strategies and favorable practices.
Stress and anxiety
Anxiety is another typical psychological health condition that can be debilitating. Treatment can help by teaching you relaxation methods, such as deep breathing and mindfulness, and dealing with you to establish coping methods to handle anxiety triggers.
PTSD, or trauma, is a psychological health condition that can establish after experiencing or seeing a terrible occasion. Therapy can help by supplying a safe area to process the injury and establish coping strategies to manage the signs of PTSD.
OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a psychological health condition characterized by compulsive habits and intrusive ideas. Treatment can help by teaching you how to determine and handle these thoughts and behaviors, as well as develop coping methods to handle the symptoms of OCD.
Bipolar affective disorder is a mental health condition defined by extreme state of mind swings, varying from depressive episodes to manic episodes. Treatment can assist by providing assistance and guidance in handling these state of mind swings, developing coping methods, and enhancing communication skills.
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia, are mental health conditions that can have severe physical effects. Therapy can assist by resolving the underlying psychological and psychological problems that add to the eating disorder, as well as developing techniques to manage the physical signs.
Substance abuse can be a difficult practice to break, however therapy can be a reliable tool in handling dependency. Treatment can help by resolving the underlying emotional and psychological problems that add to substance abuse, along with developing techniques to handle cravings and triggers.
Relationship concerns, such as communication problems and dispute, can have a considerable influence on mental health. Treatment can assist by providing a safe space to talk about these problems and establish methods to improve interaction and fix conflict.
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Sorrow and loss can be a difficult experience to navigate, but therapy can assist by offering assistance and guidance through the mourning process. A therapist can help you determine and manage the emotions connected with grief and loss, as well as establish coping strategies to move on.
Stress is a common experience for many people, however it can have negative effect on mental health. Therapy can assist by teaching relaxation techniques and establishing coping strategies to handle stress, along with identifying and addressing the underlying psychological and psychological problems that add to tension.
In conclusion, treatment can be an effective tool in managing a large range of mental health conditions, from anxiety and anxiety to substance abuse and relationship concerns. If you are struggling with your psychological health, think about seeking the support and guidance of a certified therapist.
Seeing a therapist can have many advantages for a person’s mental health and wellness. Here are a few of the advantages of seeing a therapist from a psychological viewpoint:
Talkspace supplies resources for users in crisis, however it may not offer immediate help in emergency situation circumstances.
It is necessary for people experiencing an acute crisis to contact emergency services or a regional psychological health crisis line.
IV. The Future of Online Treatment
Talkspace has played a substantial function in shaping the future of therapy by utilizing the power of innovation to broaden access to psychological health support. As digital platforms continue to develop, online treatment is likely to end up being progressively incorporated into mental healthcare systems worldwide. Nevertheless, it is essential to strike a balance between the convenience of online therapy and the customized care and subtleties of conventional in-person sessions.
Talkspace has changed the field of mental health therapy by supplying an accessible, practical, and safe platform for.
Understanding Insurance Coverage:.
Numerous insurance coverage plans offer protection for mental health services, consisting of treatment sessions.
It is necessary to examine insurance coverage, comprehend coverage limits, co-pays, and any pre-authorization requirements associated with therapy.
In-Network vs. Out-of-Network Providers:.
Insurance coverage strategies usually have a network of favored service providers with whom they have actually worked out rates.
In-network therapists often have lower out-of-pocket expenses for insured people, while out-of-network companies may involve higher costs.
Using Worker Support Programs (EAPs):.
Numerous companies offer EAPs, which supply a restricted number of therapy sessions at no cost to staff members.
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Going behind the scenes of the program revolution, the new Disney XD animated series Tron: Uprising takes place directly before the events of Tron: Legacy, and now we can get a proper look at it with this new trailer for the show. It follows Beck (voiced by Elijah Wood), the leader of uprising against The Grid. The 10-part micro series also features the voice talent of Mandy Moore, Lance Henriksen, Bruce Boxleitner, and Paul Reubens.
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The Department of Environmental Management announced Tuesday that it will extend the renewal period of commercial fishing licenses, previously set to expire Jan. 13, until Jan. 31, 2023. DEM is experiencing a license renewal backlog as it continues to transition from combining several outdated licensing systems into one modern computing platform called Rhode Island Outdoors (RIO), which will have the functionality to handle nearly all the agency’s outdoors licensing and permitting services.
While DEM continues to integrate data from the old IT systems to the new, it is asking users to renew by mail or in person at the DEM Office of Boat Registration and Licensing located at 235 Promenade Street, Room 360, Providence, RI, 02908 or call 401-222-6647. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Until close of business, Tuesday, Jan. 31, it will be permissible to fish with a valid 2022 license if your renewal has not been processed in time. DEM sincerely appreciates customers’ patience and regrets the delays and inconveniences experienced by some who have traveled to the main DEM office in Providence to process their applications.
DEM has mailed license renewal notices to all 2,800 current individual license holders in its system. The renewal window runs from Jan. 1 to midnight on Feb. 28 for the three categories with the most license holders: resident and nonresident standard fishing license (ranging from $150 to $425 for RI residents and from $300 to $1,750 for nonresidents, depending on the number of endorsements), multipurpose ($450 for RI residents, not available to nonresidents), and shellfish over 65 (available at no fee to RI residents 65 and older, it allows participation in the quahaug fishery sector at basic harvest and gear levels).
Failure to renew licenses by Feb. 28 will result in the assessment of a $200 late fee if license holders opt to renew their marine licenses during the 60-day grace period that follows immediately for late renewals. It runs March 1 through April 29. Deadline dates and renewal grace periods do not extend the validity of expired licenses. Until further notice, from Jan. 31 onward, it will be unlawful to fish without a valid 2023 license. The license year runs Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023.
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HOMESCHOOL HOOPLA SPECIAL EVENTS
Thanks for popping over to check out our special events page. At the Niche we believe in building a community, and what better way to achieve that than having fun together. These events are open to the public, and no Niche membership is required to participate. Our goal is to encourage a homeschool community in the Lake Norman area that blends all philosophies, groups, and styles! This page offers a place to find opportunities for Homeschool family fun!
Please join us for our Spring Fling Dance for Middle and High School Students. This event promises to be lots of fun, and is complete with a fun professional dance instructor, tasty snacks, games, and a photo booth! Attire is "Dressy Casual".
We look forward to you coming!
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May 5th, 2022
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North Shore High School will forever be ingrained in our minds as the fictionalized epitome of the ultimate high school hell.
The Plastics, The Jocks, The Nerds and everything in-between encompass a tale that everyone from tweenage girls to grown women can consistently quote to this very day. Making it's way into our hearts in 2003, the Plastics infamously changed the way that we perceived the stereotypical 'high school experience.'
This tale stems from the lives of brutal teenage girls who ruled with Grade-A b*tchiness: from the Burn Book, to the projection room above the auditorium, to the best high school parties and the sluttiest halloween costumes. However, what exactly happened after the North Shore Glory Days?
While it's not uncommon to fall into certain stereotypes after high school, I'm sure we've each pondered what college would look like for the cast of North Shore High? Where exactly would this darling group of former high schoolers fall in the stage of a 2014 University?
Here's the nitty gritty breakdown of what WE believe the lives of our beloved Mean Girls would look like....I present you Mean Girls 2: College Daze
1. Cady Heron
Upon graduation, Cady Heron realized that perhaps the 'Mean Girls' life just wasn't what she was cut out for. Noted for her knowledge of the world and love for Africa, Cady's experience with small town politics no doubt prepared her for a career in International Affairs. After joining a sorority, Cady became somewhat of a hipster, the type of girl that couldn't be easily distinguished as a full-blow sorority girl. Obsessed with boho chic, while she absolutely has hella hot guy friends, her main focus is bettering the world, Emma Watson style. Rather than caring about the 'hottest frats' on campus, she’s concerned with staying up to date with World News. To her friends is a more reliable source of global events than CNN.
2. Regina George
Her ability to rule and create mass obsession with her looks, style and attitude eventually led her to her true calling in life: the position of Recruitment Chair. With her glowing platinum blonde hair, she’s Instagram famous and has more girls styling themselves after her than tips from Cosmo. Upgrading from army-pants and flip flops, Regina George is still #flawless. In 2014 her grades are impeccable... partially due to the fact that no Professor wants to feel the wrath of her during later years when she is actually the main financial contributor from the Alumni association. Her and her beau have been together since the second week of freshmen year, and go figure: he’s the the biggest Frat Daddy we've ever seen.
3. Ms. Norbury and Mr. Duvall
Oh yeah- they definitely get married. It takes a good four years to make the relationship official since, you know, they’re both staff members at the school (Duvall being the Principal and all). They keep their relationship under wraps, but all the teachers have an indication that they’re meant for each other. The exposure of their love comes as awkward as it started- her sweater getting stuck over head in the teacher break room with Joan the Secretary as witness.
4. Gretchen Weiners
Accepting her role as the most stereotypical sorority girl you will ever find in life, Gretchen Weiners and her Toaster Strudel empire made her the ultimate rush trophy her freshman year. Sucking up and perfectly complimenting every single house she visited, Gretchen is a rush all-star. Her ability to sway opinions with money and esteem led to 'fetch' actually happening. With her brunette curls still over flowing with secrets, she knows things about people that they didn’t even know about themselves. She’s the socialite that never sleeps, yet still manages to stay in school… mostly because the guys she flirts with in class somehow always end up doing her work for her with the promise they’ll be her first choice for the upcoming date night.
5. Karen Smith
Following in Gretchen’s footsteps, Karen accepted a bid to the same house...because honestly, where would Karen be without at least one plastic at her side? She is dedicated to social themes and never passes up the opportunity to prove her boobs are real. Spring Break is her forte, and football players are her kryptonite.
6. Janis Ian Dyke
Ditching the goth look and keeping her support of the LGBT community, Janis Ian revels in her legitimate sex appeal. Her and Kevin Gnapoor had the tumultuous relationship, and every one of her friends begged for her to bail. Janis is the Editor of a women’s only publication, and organizes protests in opposition to the 1%. Uniting hipsters and frat boys alike, Janis's idea of an eventful weekend is to challenge the smoking ban on campuses nationwide.
Behind every sorority girl, there's always an incredibly supportive GBFF. To be honest, if you’re not seeking advice from Damian, are you actually being advised? He is champion of being himself and is legitimately envied by straight boys across campus for his confidence and ability to appeal to all people. He and Janis are still attached at the hip, but with different extracurricular activities. They still have the ability to bring down any targeted person, so if you love yourself more than a tid-bit of questionable gossip, don't cross Damian.
8. Trang Pak
This girl never lost her tight bod. She is still the "IT" girl of Asian women. She stayed an independent and is easily recognizable as one of the hottest girls on campus. She has a following that remains loyal, with Gretchen secretly still being one (I mean, she learned a different language for her....if that doesn't scream true friends than I don't know what does).
9. The Wannabes
These girls were the ones that got those pieces of crown and kept them forever. Spring Fling changed their lives and led them to realize their potentials as self-loving individuals. They all still keep in touch, but all discovered where their hearts lie. They have pursued life in a way that is exempt from Regina George’s influence...although they still stalk occasionally her on social media.
10. Glen Coco
Glen Coco became the undercover frat boy that doesn’t necessarily stick out in the crowd, but always ends up on the most elite date nights. He always finds a way to never be alone at night, drives girls crazy and receives at least two candy canes per holiday season.
11. Coach Carr
The future of 2014 Coach Carr is without a question depressing. After his run-in with the law and prosecution of sleeping with minors, he was officially banned from employment in any Illinois Education System. He turned to Craigslist for employment. He found a job as a night shift janitor and attended self-help courses during the day. And the irony of it all, he got one of his coworkers pregnant and she did not die.
12. Aaron Samuels
If we could describe Aaron Samuels with one phrase, it would be medicore. Contentment with just being ‘okay’ stemmed from the hell Cady and Regina put him through emotionally at North Shore. Northwestern was the perfect fit for Aaron. He was never the star in the school play after high school, and he never really cared. He got an average GPA, found an average girl and lived the average life as your neighborhood Insurance agent down the street from his childhood home.
13. Mrs. George
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WriteShop Primary Book A / Activity Pages Book A Review by Angelina Stanford McBrideNancy I. Sanders
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The very idea of teaching writing strikes fear in the hearts of many homeschoolers. How do I teach it? When do I teach it? How do I know if my child is writing well enough? These are the concerns that plague conscientious home teachers. Enter WriteShop Primary, a new gentle beginning writing program from the makers of WriteShop: An Incremental Approach to Writing.
The WriteShop Primary series teaches beginning writing through picture books, crafts, and activities. Ultimately the series will include three books for grades K-3. Currently only Book A is available. You will need both the scripted Teacher's Guide and the corresponding set of reproducible Activity Pages--available as worksheets or as an e-book. For a few dollars less, a digital version of the Teacher's Guide is available as well.
Book A assumes no previous reading or writing experience and is appropriate for pre-writers as well as beginning and developing writers. The makers of the program recommend kindergarteners, first graders, and second graders with no prior writing experience all start in Book A. A student in kindergarten or first grade would complete one lesson every three weeks, working three days a week. Older children will go through the program more quickly. Several alternate schedules are provided in the teacher text.
According to the Scope and Sequence provided on the website, children will:
• Be introduced to the writing process.
• Generate ideas for a story.
• Experience planning a story before writing it.
• Gather simple information about a topic.
• Use a story web to organize information.
• Identify beginning, middle, and end.
• Choose an appropriate title.
• Think of simple ways to improve a story.
• Publish stories through projects or crafts.
Other Key Writing Concepts
• Completing predictable sentence starters.
• Dictating a story.
• Using simple graphic organizers.
• Reading and writing color words.
• Recognizing words that rhyme.
• Identifying and using punctuation marks at the end of a sentence.
• Beginning a sentence with a capital letter.
Following is the breakdown of a typical three-week lesson:
Day One: Guided Writing Practice. The teacher uses prompts to encourage the child to suggest simple sentences that are then written together by student and teacher on chart paper.
Day Two: More Guided Writing Practice. The teacher reads a picture book to the child.
Day Three: Guided Writing Practice and brainstorming ideas.
Day One: Guided Writing Practice. Begin the Writing Project, which is the central focus on each lesson. The child applies his newly learned skills by writing sentences and then stories. Beginning writers may dictate their sentences. The Writing Project also includes suggestions for adapting the project for younger students (Smaller Steps) and for more advanced students (Flying Higher).
Day Two: Guided Writing Practice and Editing and Revising.
Day Three: Guided Writing Practice and complete a worksheet that ties together and reinforces the skills taught in the lesson.
Day One: Guided Writing Practice and Publishing the Project, which involves making some craft in which to display the Writing Project.
The pre-writing activities are the primary focus of Book A and do require some advanced preparation and gathering of craft materials.
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Golf in Panama City Beach
If you love spending a day hitting the links, then you have come to the right place! Both Panama City and Panama City Beach, Florida have numerous golf courses that are challenging for nearly every skill level. Our area is famous for its natural beauty and the golf courses in our area take advantage of that with courses that seem to have been dropped into a southern landscape of majestic oaks, towering pines, and in some cases, whispering sea oats. Whether you are looking for a professional golf experience that pushes the boundaries of your game to a beginner course that challenges your developing skills, there is a golf course in Panama City or Panama City Beach that can fit you perfectly!
Bay Point Golf Club
The only Nicklaus Design course in NW Florida, stretching 7100 yards, is sure to test every club in your bag. The signature island hole # 5 is just one of many that make this course stand out from the competition. A “must play” in PCB. Bar 72 offers lunch daily, breakfast Saturday and Sunday, a local favorite. 2016, 2021,2022 US Open Local Qualifying Site.
Camp Creek Golf Club
Located between Highway 98 and Scenic Highway 30A, Camp Creek is enclosed in a natural haven of beauty that neighbors the beautiful emerald green waters and white sand beaches of Northwest Florida. Designed by Tom Fazio, Camp Creek offers nearly 7,200 yards of undulated fairways and greens and driveable bunkers, with a view of the green from every tee box. Unlike the traditional flat terrain of Florida, Camp Creek is a fun challenge with few flat lies, and tiered greens that roll quick, but true! Camp Creek is a Private Golf Club part of the Clubs by Joe Membership.
Camp Creek Golf Club
Legacy Golf Club
This Championship 18-hole par 72 course offers a great golf experience boasting pristine fast greens, lush fairways, and golf carts with GPS and Bluetooth connectivity. Legacy Golf Club also offers a Pro Shop, Mulligan’s Bar & Grill, and a Practice Facility with a driving range, chipping, putting practice area, and has an Executive Course with Zoysia grass greens.
Origins Golf Club
Located along Florida’s “Emerald Coast” approximately 17 miles from Panama City Beach, and built upon a spirit of relaxed refinement, the Watersound Community . Via its non-penal design and manageable distance (approximately 1,800 yards) the Origins Course both appeals and caters to novices. Yet its regulation-length holes and greens dimensions provide enough challenge and strategy to retain the interest of avid and experienced players. .
Origin Golf Club
Panama Country Club
Panama Country Club is now accepting tee times for public play on our recently restored golf course. The golf course at Panama Country Club was built in 1927 by W.C. Sherman & famed designer Donald J. Ross, ASGCA. At just under 6,700 yards, the course offers subtle contours, narrow to medium width fairways, and provides a great test of golf for all handicaps.
Shark’s Tooth Golf Club
Tucked among the oaks and pines of the coastal sanctuary of the Wild Heron community and along the shores of the largest dune lake in Florida, Lake Powell, Shark’s Tooth is a challenging routing that is truly one with nature. The course stretches 7,209 yards from the back tees while drifting in and around the lakeshore with numerous wooden cart path bridges that cross over protected wetlands and uplands. Shark’s Tooth is a Private Golf Club part of the Clubs by Joe Membership.
Shark’s Tooth Website
Sunny Hills Golf Club
The Panhandle’s Best Golf Value! Sunny Hills Golf Club is one of Florida’s best kept secrets. Located only 45 minutes north of Panama City and 12 miles south of Interstate 10, in Chipley, Florida, it is a diamond in the rough waiting to be experienced by visitors near and far. The old style course offers the perfect blend of challenge and playability.
Windswept Dunes is a that is a just a short drive from the Panama City Beach and the coast that features miles of spectacular white sand dunes, large rolling fairways, artful bunkering and immaculate conditioning. Framed in rare and unspoiled beauty this golf course features 6 sets of tees with a championship yardage of 7752, a USGA rating of 76.6, and a slope rating 134.
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Developing recipes for The Pescetarian Plan I focused on recipes that are delicious, healthful and interesting but with appeal to eaters of all ages. Equally important is that the majority of recipes are quick, most take no more than 25 minutes to make and many can be made in advance or are one dish meals. When people hear “pescetarian” they might assume that all the recipes will be fish. However in The Pescetarian Plan in addition to plenty of seafood recipes there are lots of recipes that are made from plant-based foods.
With all cooking the better the ingredients the better the food! The way I shop to get the best ingredients for my money is to buy what’s in season. For example, tomatoes and corn are most delicious—and afford- able—in the middle of summer, but not in winter. If a recipe calls for one vegetable but there’s a similar ingredient that is either seasonal (or simply looks better once you get to the market), use it! Recipes should always be used as a starting point. Never buy a wilted bunch of spinach when there is a beautiful bunch of chard sitting next to it. The same goes for your fish selections: Find a good purveyor, and see what’s freshest. Have no fear about substituting; just try to swap one fatty fish for another (such as salmon for arctic char) and the same for leaner fish (such as haddock for cod).
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What is art therapy and what is it used for? Those are the common questions individuals ask when they hear of the concept of art therapy. Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that was founded in the 1940’s by two pioneers named Margaret Naumburg and Edith Kramer, who used this technique to help individuals express their thoughts and feelings. Sometimes, words aren’t always the easiest way for people to express themselves, therefore therapists resort to art. It is a unique way to foster healing and a positive well-being. Art therapy can be used as a stand-alone technique, or it can be used alongside other modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Clients can use their art to analyze what they have created and how it makes them feel. The American Art Therapy Association describes its main functions as improving cognitive and sensorimotor functions, fostering self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivating emotional resilience, promoting insight, enhancing social skills, reducing and resolving conflicts and distress, and promoting societal and ecological changes.
Art therapy can come in many different forms. Some of the mediums used in art therapy sessions are:
Doodling and scribbling
Working with clay
The Art Therapy Credentials Board suggests that art therapy can help individuals who:
experienced trauma, such as combat or a natural disaster
have significant health challenges, including traumatic brain injuries and cancer
have certain conditions, such as depression, autism, and dementia
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The board also states that art therapy can be beneficial for children who have experienced childhood trauma, disabilities, and special educational needs, criminal convictions as a juvenile, chronic asthma, or children who are facing several challenges in their lives.
In her book, The Art Therapy Sourcebook, Cathy Malchiodi, a leading expert in today’s art therapy movement, states that, through art therapy “people may find relief from overwhelming emotions, crises or trauma. They may discover insights about themselves, increase their sense of well-being, enrich their daily lives through creative expression, or experience personal transformation.”
The old saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” reflects the powerful effect that the arts and creative expression have on human understanding and communication. Art therapy works to harness that power for therapeutic means.
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Hu, J., Zhang, J., Hu, L., Yu, H., & Xu, J. (2021). Art therapy: A complementary treatment for mental disorders. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.686005
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By Meredith Baccine
Months upon months are spent by students preparing for arguably the most important tests of their lives; the SAT and ACT. Throughout the 21st century more and more pressure has been placed on students to excel on these tests, and the message that a good test score is their ticket to being accepted into a good college has been engraved in their brains.
In the past year, because of challenges faced by the Coronavirus, many colleges have not required these stressful tests, and the new ‘test optional’ policy could be a game changer. But does test optional really mean the test is optional?
For 2020-2021 applicants, many colleges presented a test optional policy. All the Ivy League schools adapted this idea, along with Pitzer College, New York University, George Washington University, Colorado College, Ithaca College, and many others. These schools claimed they would not hold not having test scores against a student, but would also look at a student’s test scores if they were to submit them.
“If one kid has great test scores and one kid has no test scores, all else being equal, the kid with great test scores will win every time over the kid with no test scores.” said Brian Taylor, a manager of Ivy Coach. Regardless of the colleges’ policy, it is unavoidable that if all else was the same besides one student having test scores, the college would admit the student with the high test score.
Furthermore, Taylor also urged students to take any measure necessary to take the SAT or ACT to have something to submit, because it will give them the leg up against students who were unable to submit test scores.
The Coronavirus expedited the movement to get rid of test scores being a part of the application process, but the idea has been circulating for years. Concerns have mounted about how much value is put into one test score, and how unfair using that one score is to decide who is admitted into college is, especially due to the difference in access to education across the country.
President of One-Stop College Counseling and 1986 Wharton graduate Laurie Kopp Weingarten said, “Some high schools have chosen to administer their own SAT or ACT exams this year.” However, she was stressed that private high schools offer these tests much more than public schools.
The only way for this ‘test optional’ policy to be fair and succeed in colleges is if each college either decides to accept the test scores or decides to not accept them all together. Some Cornell undergrad schools have already adopted the policy that they will not accept any test scores, which gives all applicants an equal opportunity to get in.
Other schools plan to use this policy in the long run, and Tufts already announced a three year plan to be test optional. Schools who currently have the policy have stated they will ‘re-evaluate’ the situation after Covid is completely under control, and many may choose to join Tufts in keeping the optional rule.
So does test optional really mean test optional? When thinking about it logically, having an impressive ACT or SAT score will always put you above a student who did not submit a test score. What it really comes down to is how badly you want to get into a certain school or what access you have to taking the tests.
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Twenty-two year old tennis phenomenon Naomi Osaka won the U.S. Open tournament at Arthur Ashe Stadium in NYC on Saturday, netting her second U.S. Open title and her third Grand Slam win overall.
Osaka was victorious against her opponent Victoria Azarenka ( 1-6, 6-3, 6-3), reclaiming a title she first copped in 2018 when facing off with Serena Williams.
Azarenka took the first set in a dizzying 26 minutes. Just moments later, Osaka found herself a point away from falling into a 3-0 hole in the second set. When the analysts, the Twitter experts, maybe even her opponent, had all but counted her out, she remained calm.
“I just start thinking point by point,” she said. “I wasn’t really thinking about winning after a certain while. I just thought about, ‘I came here with a goal, I’m playing in the final, a lot of people want to be in this final, so I can’t lose 6-1, 6-0.’”
Her strategy worked. After an hour and 53 minutes, she was crowned the champion and became the first woman since Arantxa Sánchez-Vicario in 1994 to win the US Open after dropping the first set.
For each of her seven games in the tournament, Osaka donned face masks that bore the names of Black people killed by racist violence in America: Breonna Taylor, Elijah Mclain, Tamir Rice, Philando Castle, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Trayvon Martin.
In a post-game media interview, Osaka made it clear that she wants to leverage her platform to ensure the fight for Black lives doesn’t fade into the background:
Osaka was celebrated in the stadium (made sparse due to coronavirus considerations) by her adorably supportive boo, the rapper Cordae:
Osaka said quarantining during the COVID-19 pandemic made her want to work harder when she hit the court, and added that the past few months have made her think about what she wants people to remember her by.
“I would like to thank my ancestors because everytime I remember their blood runs through my veins I am reminded that I cannot lose,” said the young champion, who is the daughter of a Haitian father and Japanese mother, on Twitter the morning after her win.
Osaka was declared the world’s highest paid female athlete by Forbes earlier this year, and is expected to rise to No. 3 in the global ranking of tennis players after this U.S. Open win.
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If you're anything like me you probably haven't yet come all the way down from UConn's upset of Syracuse on Wednesday night, but ready or not the Huskies have to travel back out to Hartford today to host the Villanova Wildcats. UConn's had Villanova's number in recent years, but they're still a formidable opponent (KenPom has them at 60), one that will be even harder to take down if the Huskies come out slowly (which can happen in noon games at the XL).
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Are you traveling to Jaen and you’re not sure what to expect from the bus station? Can you get a taxi from there or leave your luggage behind?
I will answer these and other questions in this article.
Where is Jaen Bus Station?
Jaen bus station (Estation de Autobuses de Jaen) is located next to Parque de la Concordia, at Plaza Coca de la Piñera, 6., not far away from the city center. There is a big road – Avenida de Madrid – that will take you all the way to the old town, but it’s an uphill climb.
The location of the bus station is marked on the map below.
If you’re wondering whether to take a taxi to your accommodation or not, I would highly recommend it, especially if you have a lot of luggage to carry with you.
The road leading up to the town is uphill, which is not fun if you have to drag luggage behind you.
Facilities at Jaen Bus Station
Here is a full list of the facilities at the Jaen bus station:
- Luggage lockers
- Public toilets
- Waiting room with space for seating
- Information office
- Ticket purchase office
- Taxi rank outside the main entrance, to your right
As I was there during the siesta hours, the cafeteria was closed, but from what I could see there were no other shops or places where you can even buy water.
Practical Tips for Jaen Bus Station
If you’re traveling from Jaen bus station, don’t arrive there too early – there is virtually nothing to do in there.
There is a cafeteria right next to the entrance to the station, but at the time of my visit, it was closed. They take siesta hours pretty seriously in Jaen.
If you need a taxi to get to your accommodation and worry there might not be one available, it’s a good idea to save some local taxi numbers you can find online so you can call a taxi on the spot if that is the case. Unfortunately, there is no Uber in Jaen.
If you’re traveling with kids, there is a lovely park next to the station (Parque Concordia), which might be a nice place to explore before your bus arrives. At the end of it, you will also find a lovely small cafe.
Buying Bus Tickets for Jaen
Getting your tickets in advance online saves you a lot of hassle and will ensure you have selected seating for your trip. I always buy directly from Alsa, one of the local bus companies.
If you’re planning to do more bus trips, it’s worth signing up for Alsa’s loyalty program – they give you 15% off on the next trip you book, and save all your details so you don’t have to fill in all the fields for each booking.
When you get to the bus, you simply scan the QR code from your phone or printed ticket.
The bus driver may ask to see your ID – they don’t always do this, but worth remembering and having your ID handy.
Connections to and from Jaen Station
From Jaen, you can travel to the following destinations by bus:
- Jaen to Granada – 5 times a day, journey time 1 hr 15 mins
- Jaen to Madrid – run by Samar bus company, 3 times a day, journey time around 4 hours
- Jaen to Ubeda and Baeza – 10 times a day, journey time 45 minutes
- Jaen to Malaga Airport – one bus a day, with a change in Granada
- Jaen to Algeciras – one bus per day, 8 hours journey time
For more information and other journey options, you can go to alsa website and type in your journey details.
Bus Station vs Train Station in Jaen
I had options to use either bus or train to get to Jaen, so if you’re facing the same choice, I would personally vote for the bus station.
The bus station is much better equipped, with more connections available, and has more facilities compared to the train station. The only thing that it lacked was a bigger taxi stand – there were only 2 available when I arrived, and I imagine in the busy season those get taken pretty quickly.
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Introduce CRM system - enter all contact channels
Many companies make the mistake of using the CRM exclusively for digital communication to use. This means that only data recorded via these digital contact channels is entered. However, a lot of important data is lost in the process and can no longer be used by your company. When you implement a CRM system, you should Record all contact channels in the CRM.
The Purchases of the customer through the website are used in the CRM just as recorded as Request by e-mail or Newsletter reactions. That's all well and good. Now but the customer calls the company and asks, gladly also with his customer number, for certain products or offers. This data is not recorded in most companies.
Even worse, often the People on the phone do not have access to the CRM system. This means that they can't even access the existing data. How is a customer supposed to feel flattered by the company if there are already problems with these things?
The better you link the various contact channels with the CRM system and the more normal it becomes to use the system for every customer contact, the more you will benefit from the system in the company.
Optimize access rights and access options
Of course, this also means that many employees potentially have access to the data. So if you're implementing your own CRM system, make sure you're following the Privacy and the Data security meet the requirements of the market. In the process, the various CRM systems certainly the possibility the Access rights and the visibility of certain information to certain users and User groups to be coupled.
So you should already think in advance about how you want to Rights and the assignment of rights want to structure. Then you can already structure the data accordingly when entering it into the system. categorize. This means that the individual departments and the individual employees have access to the information they need. relevant information available and they can use the data effectively. You should also regulate and secure the addition of new data accordingly.
Connecting CRM to marketing - creating important interfaces
When you introduce a CRM system in your company, the main beneficiary is of course the Marketing and with this also the Distribution from the innovation. Accordingly, it is important that for both areas you have the necessary interfaces create. Because among other things the Marketing Automation draws on a wide range of data from the CRM in order to personal suggestions to make and individual campaigns to drive. For this reason, you should always check in advance whether the vehicle you are the CRM system you want is compatible with the solutions you use is and to what extent the systems can be interconnected.
Maintaining data and servicing the CRM - healthy data management
Even if you have already sifted through and updated the data before implementation, if you already have a CRM system in place, you still need to remember the Data maintenance think. After all, customers drop out, no longer respond or simply die. Often, however, this data is not used; instead, customers who can no longer be reached remain as File corpses in the system.
A good and regular care of the data is correspondingly important in order to Keep system lean and above all fast. So calculate the corresponding Working time if you want to profit from your new CRM system in the long term.
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After the debacle that was the famous Dave’s spicy pickles I needed something to raise my spirits. I took a gamble and reached for another new jar of spicy pickles. A risky move, but I was desperate.
Claussen did not fail me.
They are in every way a superior pickle to the Dave’s. No sweet tasting garbage here, we get a classic Claussen crisp spear. The spice level is more than I suspected from a big company. It’s the building kind, you can still taste it up front and it sticks with you for minutes after. They do not have the jerks in the marketing department that Famous Dave’s did, they know that customers that buy spicy pickles want spicy damn pickles.
My only complaint is that the spicyness doesn’t seem to have absorbed into the spear very much, they kind of just taste like regular pickles soaking in spicy brine… which is what they all are… Maybe since they’re a new product they haven’t had time to mature yet. But the overall level of spice redeems the whole package and its kind of a good combination of fresh pickle and spice.
I don’t know if they’re better than my all time favorite Mt Olive Jalepeno Dill Spears, but since the only store in the area that sold those went out of business, these will be a good replacement.
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There might not be anything more satisfying to a multi-linguist than busting some smart alecks that think they are being sneaky by speaking a different language they think no one around them understands. The level of embarrassment is priceless.
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Don’t Assume Anything
“I must have been 10 or 11 years old. We had taken a big family trip to Disney World (my immediate family plus my aunt, uncle, and cousins). On the way back we had stopped outside a McDonalds for dinner and my little cousin was misbehaving and just not eating. There are these two 30ish black guys a few tables down from us and my aunt kept telling my little cousin that the guys would take him away if he didn’t eat. She was telling him this in Vietnamese and when the two guys were done eating, they walked over to her table and said ‘Hello’ in almost perfect Vietnamese. My aunt was so mortified, she almost started crying. We all thought it was funny because my aunt deserved it for being a racist (there were plenty of white people in the McDonald’s too but she was going for a maximum ‘scare’ factor).”
She Thought The Two-Timing Was Simple
“I’m Italian and even though I can’t speak Spanish or Portuguese fluently I can understand pretty much everything. When I was in the US I was dating this Brazilian girl for about 2 months and I never mentioned I could speak or understand Portuguese. But because of the Latin roots, I assumed she would have at least guessed that I was able to understand it a bit.
Anyway, one night she came over to my place and she needed to use my computer. She went on Skype to talk to one of her friends, they were speaking in Portuguese.
I was sitting next to her watching TV and her conversation with her friend was pretty much about me, her, and some other dude she was dating at the same time and that she was gonna spend the night at his place later on.
I didn’t flinch a bit, just sat there for the whole conversation and once she was done, I looked at her and told her in her language how good the movie was that I was watching.
That was truly priceless, I can’t even describe it, her jaw dropped, there was silence for a couple of minutes, then I said (in Portuguese) to get her stuff and leave.
She just left and never said a word.”
Embarrassing The Rude People
“I was at a Las Vegas buffet with my parents, aunt, and uncle when I perpetrated a perfect cross-cultural beatdown on an older Japanese couple sitting at the table next to us. My aunt and uncle are pretty large, and had an appropriately large pile of food on their plates, as did the rest of us. We’re all whitebread Americans and I’m sure the couple had no idea that I had been studying Japanese for 3 years, and my dad had taken enough Japanese to pronounce things that I passed to him on a napkin.
While we were chowing down, I overheard the couple saying things like, ‘It’s so disgusting how much they eat’ and ‘No wonder those people are fat,’ while casting furtive glances at us. I discreetly passed my dad a note telling him that I was going to say, in Japanese, ‘This food is so delicious and plentiful!’ and that he should respond ‘Yes, it is delicious!’ loud enough that our neighbors would hear.
We execute our plan to perfection and the couple instantly turn white as sheets, drop their forks and bolt simultaneously from the restaurant without saying a word. If I had wanted to be more of a jerk, I would have asked them to pass the salt, but our technique worked so well that they probably committed seppuku in their hotel room anyway.”
“I make it a point to learn enough of the local language where I work but I never tell my staff or anyone I work with. I pretend to be the dumb foreigner only knowing English.Well one time in Mexico, I was with my boss who did not speak a word of Spanish (he is Chinese, I’m white).
We were negotiating a pretty large contract with a company and in the room, they would keep side baring in Spanish on us. They would talk about my boss call him a stupid chink and overall just plain rude conversation. The best part was they dropped what their lowest price would be.
So I used that data to be a total boss in negotiations. I came out of the negotiations 15% below what we wanted to spend and had a very happy boss. As they saw us to the door, I jumped in the car and gave our driver directions to our hotel in Spanish. Both of them looked like they wanted to pass out at the time.
Another time in Asia, I was standing at the elevator when 2 of my staff were insulting the client I was with, calling her a fat slob and a pig and a typical ugly American. I walked past and whispered, ‘She is Canadian.’ They both came to my office a few hours later in tears thinking they would be fired.”
Revenge Served At A Wedding
“When I was in high school, I babysat for a professional translator who was brilliant with languages. She tutored students in Cantonese, Mandarin, English, Spanish, Italian, Greek, and French.
She had married a Chinese man she met in Hong Kong while she was studying languages; he was from a successful family and so, before they married, they took a few weeks to visit his extended family, taying at a relative’s house for a week or something, then moving to the next relative. A lot of the relatives were very upset about their darling male heir marrying this western girl, so he basically begged her to say nothing and that once they were married, they could return to Canada and ignore his family’s nonsense.
So she bites her tongue for an entire month of hearing aunts, cousins, and basically every female relative in this guy’s family smack-talking her in Chinese under the assumption she can’t understand what they’re saying.
Then they all gather for the wedding, this massive extended family that cares so much about their image, and are all terribly disappointed in her… and she starts exchanging vows in flawless Chinese.”
“I was on a plane from Hong Kong to New York, and for some reason, this white girl didn’t think me or my family spoke any English at all as we were conversing throughout the flight in Cantonese. The woman, who is sitting on the opposite aisle with her friend, constantly tells her throughout the entire plane ride that my little sister, who is only 2, was, ‘effing annoying and I hope that stupid chink baby dies of SARS.’
As we exited the plane, I turned to them and asked in perfect English, ‘So where are you two lovely girls from?’ with a smile. They both turn pale and frantically pushed ahead to leave.”
Being A Trilingual Has It Perks
“I’m fluently trilingual (English, French, Portuguese) and you would not believe how many people think they can get away with talking smack about everyone around them just because they’re not speaking the same language as the majority. People even try this in French in Toronto (French is one of the national languages, idiots, we all need to study it in school at the very least).
At one point I was waiting for a streetcar in Toronto after school and listening to 2 ladies very loudly insulting the pants I was wearing (a cool tie-dyed pair I’d gotten on a trip to Brazil). I was trying to figure out a clever way of confronting them when my best friend (also a fluent French speaker) ran across the street to meet me and overheard a snippet of their conversation. She very loudly, and in French, complimented me on my pants, and we proceeded to have a loud, French conversation about how some people are morons. Particularly funny as the streetcar was full of kids from our (French) high school, who were all giggling to each other. The look of horror on those poor women’s faces was excellent.
I spent the summer in Brazil, and on my own, I could pass for a native (albeit pale) Brazilian. On the train home one night, I got to hear two backpacker types going on about the local girls, and commenting on my chest. A little while later, the one guy (who apparently had been in the country longer) was having trouble answering the other ones question about local transit. I saw my opportunity and jumped on it, answering in perfect Canadian English. Was fun to see them go wide-eyed and mumble apologies.”
“In Jerusalem, a very high percentage of Orthodox Jews ages 18-23 are American students who come to study for a year or three. People who first arrive sometimes take a while to recognize them or even understand just how many English speakers there are.
Anyways, this guy is on a bus and the two girls sitting behind him start talking trash. ‘Ugghh. Look at this Israeli guy. He’s trying so hard to look like an American.’ ‘Yeah, he’s wearing a Hilfiger shirt and everything.’
It goes on for a few minutes, he ignores them. His phone starts to ring, playing ‘Jingle Bells.’ ‘OMG! So hilarious! Stupid Israeli doesn’t know what that song is!!!’
He answers the phone, ‘Yeah, I’m just sitting on a bus in front of two girls making fun of me, how about you?’ Needless to say, the girls shut up and got off at the next stop.”
Mom Was On A Warpath
“When I was living in Rome, people would talk smack in English and I would overhear them (I look Italian enough that people always assumed I was a native speaker of Italian, at least).
I was walking back through the city center after dinner; it was maybe 10:30, 11 at night. There was an American family of four about ten feet in front of me: mother, father, two girls that couldn’t have been more than 13 and 15, respectively. The mother was yelling and complaining about everything and everyone in the vicinity, and finally, she snapped at the older daughter to hand over her digital camera because the mother couldn’t find hers. When the girl wouldn’t do it, she kicked her daughter in the back of the knee.
At this point in time, I slowed my pace to keep an eye on the situation. She kept spewing this torrent of abuse at her family and I just couldn’t take it. When we reached the piazza where I was splitting off, I turned around, looked straight at them and said in obviously non-accented English, ‘Good luck with her.’ The two girls heard me and grinned; the mother didn’t and demanded that the daughters tell her what this terrible Italian stranger had said to them.
‘It was just good luck with her, Mom.’ The look of horrified realization on her face, that I had heard everything and judged her accordingly, was absolutely beautiful. Forget that horrible woman.”
This Escalated Quickly
“Ages ago I lived in Istanbul for a bit, and I’m your typical pasty Englishman. I’m walking through an area notorious for snotty nosed snobby women and at a restaurant, two girls at the table next to me spot my blue eyes, pale skin and start talking about me, trying to work out where I’m from, etc.
Then they decide that I don’t understand them (as I ignored them) and started referring to me as ‘Tombish’ (basically fatty). After finishing my salad and coffee I paid my bill, turned around to them and told them that I may be tombish, but I can lose weight. They’ll always be ugly, told them they were the children of easy women and that I’d defecate in their mouth. They were absolutely stunned, probably a combination of seeing an obvious foreigner swearing in fluent Turkish and the fact that the words I chose were really, really offensive.
I love swearing in Turkish.”
She Found It Funny
“My friend got into an elevator in Korea with a couple of North American guys. She’s Korean-Australian but doesn’t speak a lot of Korean. The two guys spent the whole elevator ride talking about how hot she was and what they’d like to do to her. Then one of them wondered aloud how funny it would be if she spoke English. She got off first, turned around and said, ‘It is pretty funny.'”
“Once, in a Walmart, a girl next to me was complaining about the admittedly very overweight women in front of us in the aisle in Spanish. Basically just calling her a fat, lazy cow. I kind of turned, raised my eyebrows, and said, in Spanish, ‘You’re not so skinny yourself.’ The look on her face was something I’ll never forget.
We often have customers at the store I work at speaking in Spanish or Portuguese thinking no one else will understand – I’ve always pretty much let their criticism of the product roll off my back, but once these two ladies were talking very loudly in Portuguese about how ugly and boyish my female coworker was – seriously out of line, it was way too personal.
I walked up to them and asked them as sweetly as I could to please leave and have a nice day. When they protested, I said I would be forced to call security if they didn’t exit the store. Some people are just jerks when they think no one will understand, it’s not that they’re bad people per se, just arrogant. No one expects the retail clerk to be trilingual.”
Fake It Until You Make It
“I’m an English teacher in Korea. The amount of Korean I speak is extremely minimal, only a few words and phrases. I teach elementary students, who at first thought I spoke no Korean, and they used to say things about me in Korean quite frequently. Some of it I knew they were talking badly about me, some I didn’t’ understand but still knew it was about me, some wasn’t bad but they were still talking in Korean so I wouldn’t know what they were saying. One day one of the students got up and asked to go back to his homeroom for a minute. I asked why and he replied in Korean that he forgot his book (I really wasn’t at all sure this was what he said, I was mostly guessing from context). I said sure, you can go get it if you hurry. The entire class simultaneously turns to face me with their mouths wide open. You can just see it dawning on their faces that, ‘holy crap, the teacher actually understands everything we were saying.’ So basically I have my entire class of students convinced I speak fluent Korean when I’m actually probably at the level of a 2-year-old.”
Not Quiet Enough
“When living in Germany, a friend and I were in little ice-creamery talking with each other in English. A pair of German teens said, in German, ‘Freakin Americans are so darn loud.’ My friend, being the guy he is, said in English ‘Freaking Germans are so darn annoying.’ The teens turn from their booth and ask in English ‘What did you say?’ to which my friend, in perfect German, replies ‘Sorry, I didn’t know you understood English.’ The dirtiest look I’ve ever seen was exchanged before they stood up, ice cream in hand, and left.”
Defusing A Situation
“I was taking the bus across town, and I have a bad habit of listening to others’ conversations. Anyways, I’m listening in on these two guys talking about their attitudes towards immigration (I live in Australia, and there is a lot of xenophobia). It was all a bunch of nonsense like, ‘oh, they don’t assimilate into our culture, they shouldn’t be coming into our country if they’re Muslims,’ etc. Eventually, they notice an Asian couple get on the bus, the couple starts talking in Malay. The two jerks go on about how that they shouldn’t have to learn their language and they should have to speak our language in public because they wouldn’t understand it if the couple was talking about them. This annoys me and I try to tune out of their conversation.
Eventually, due to my terrible habit, I tune into the couple’s conversation as I speak Malay. They were talking about general day to day things. Then one of the guys shouts, ‘Speak freaking English you Asian wankers!’ That was the last straw, for both me and the guy from the couple.
The Asian guy was built like a tank and ready to knock these idiots’ teeth out, whereas the idiots were skinny and very unintimidating. He got up to talk to them before I did. I got up just in time to yell out to the Asian guy, ‘Hey come on man, it’s not worth it. Just leave them be.’ I mean, I was going to give them an earful about how moronic they were acting, but if a fight broke out, the Asian guy would have knocked them out, which would only worsen these racist moron’s attitude towards foreigners. The Asian guy was pretty surprised to hear me speak Malay, but he recomposed himself and got off the bus with his girlfriend.
I felt pretty awesome telling these morons afterward that if they weren’t acting the way they were, that might not have happened and that if I, an Australian, hadn’t learned another language they would be bloody and beaten. They said thanks for dialing down the situation. I felt even more awesome telling them that I don’t need thanks from racist jerks like them and if there was a next time, maybe I would let them get their heads kicked in.
Felt awesome man.”
The Smart Aleck Gets Busted
“I was an English teacher in a very multiethnic city in China. It was a public university and many of the students, especially Han Chinese (the majority) had some resentment towards being forced to learn English when there are more Chinese speakers in the world.
On the first day of class, I decided to address this question as well as the struggle of learning a foreign language.
‘I know how hard it is to learn a foreign language,’ I explained. ‘I have been studying foreign languages since I was 12, often having a lot of trouble in my classes. Don’t hesitate to talk to me if you have an issue. That being said, this is an English class. I expect you to speak English. Also, I speak five languages. I will not tell you what they are, but I promise you that if you try to use another language in class I will still understand you.’
With that, a smart-aleck student stands up and in the Golok dialect of Amdo Tibetan says, ‘Really? Is that so? Then do you understand what I’m saying?’
At which point I looked up and, in a similar (Tsongon) dialect of Amdo Tibetan responded ‘Oh! Tibetan! So, where is your hometown?’
The kid went dead silent and sat back down. The rest of the class applauded.”
“I can speak Chinese and at one point I was dating a Chinese guy (I am white, not like it matters except in this story). We were pretty serious and had been together for about 3 years when we ran into a family friend of his mother’s at a restaurant and her daughter. My boyfriend introduced me to them, they seemed pretty nice, and we sat at a table close enough to hear them.
Suddenly this family friend starts ranting to her daughter in Chinese, saying how disgusting it was that we were together, that I had no right being with someone like my boyfriend, and that my boyfriend should have been ashamed of himself for being out in public with me. Her daughter told her that she didn’t have anything to worry about and that she wouldn’t do anything as embarrassing.
It stung like a bee, but I got through eating and when we left, we said goodbye to them, and I said goodbye in Chinese. As we walked away, this friend had the nerve to say ‘I don’t care if she understands, at least now we won’t have to hide how unwelcome she is around here.’ It was one of the worst moments of my life, and I will neverforget it.”
Yo Mamma Jokes…In German!
“I ran to the nearby grocery store because I’d ran out of cat litter. Grabbed a huge bag and then some tomatoes and avocados because they were on sale. Two teenage boys passed by and one mumbled, in German, ‘I wonder what kind of salad she’s planning on making with all that!’ They stopped snickering when I explained that his mom was coming over for supper.”
Avoid The Tourist Rate
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Editor’s note: While we at Tikkun do not feel it’s fair to blame Christianity or imply that all Christians somehow implicitly support the kind of Christianity that leads some American Christians to feel that their murdering of Arabs or Muslims is doing Jesus’ work, and want to remind our readers of the many progressive Christians who join the Network of Spiritual Progressives and other organization that oppose the US “Strategy of Domination” and instead identify with Tikkun’s Strategy of Generosity (as manifested in our proposed Domestic and Global Marshall Plan (please re-read it by downloading the full version at www.tikkun.org/gmp), we do think that Hedges’ powerful critique of the movie “American Sniper” should be read by those who are too willing to forgive the American media for its implicit and sometimes explicit glorification of the U.S. military. And shame on President Obama and liberal Democrats for not having stopped the (what was at first just Bush’s) war in Iraq when they had control of both houses of Congress and the presidency 2009 and 2010, instead backing a “surge” and providing the background and equipment that eventually led to ISIS and all its cruel perversions and murderous ruthlessness.
Below we have excerpts from Chris Hedges’ piece, “Killing Ragheads for Jesus”, which can be found here, at Truthdig.com.
–Rabbi Michael Lerner
Excerpts from “Killing Ragheads for Jesus”, written by Chris Hedges
On the movie:
“American Sniper,” like the big-budget feature films pumped out in Germany during the Nazi era to exalt deformed values of militarism, racial self-glorification and state violence, is a piece of propaganda, a tawdry commercial for the crimes of empire. That it made a record-breaking $105.3 million over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday long weekend is a symptom of the United States’ dark malaise.
On Chris Kyle’s memoir, which the film was based on:
The book is even more disturbing than the film. In the film Kyle is a reluctant warrior, one forced to do his duty. In the book he relishes killing and war. He is consumed by hatred of all Iraqis. He is intoxicated by violence.
Kyle insisted that every person he shot deserved to die. His inability to be self-reflective allowed him to deny the fact that during the U.S. occupation many, many innocent Iraqis were killed, including some shot by snipers. Snipers are used primarily to sow terror and fear among enemy combatants. And in his denial of reality, something former slaveholders and former Nazis perfected to an art after overseeing their own atrocities, Kyle was able to cling to childish myth rather than examine the darkness of his own soul and his contribution to the war crimes we carried out in Iraq. He justified his killing with a cloying sentimentality about his family, his Christian faith, his fellow SEALs and his nation. But sentimentality is not love. It is not empathy. It is, at its core, about self-pity and self-adulation. That the film, like the book, swings between cruelty and sentimentality is not accidental.
He and his fellow platoon members spray-paint the white skull of the Punisher from Marvel Comics on their vehicles, body armor, weapons and helmets. The motto they paint in a circle around the skull reads: “Despite what your momma told you … violence does solve problems.”
“And we spray-painted it on every building and walls we could,” Kyle wrote in his memoir, “American Sniper.” “We wanted people to know,we’re here and we want to fuck with you. …You see us? We’re the people kicking your ass. Fear us because we will kill you, motherfucker.“
On the culture of war:
The culture of war banishes the capacity for pity. It glorifies self-sacrifice and death. It sees pain, ritual humiliation and violence as part of an initiation into manhood. Brutal hazing, as Kyle noted in his book, was an integral part of becoming a Navy SEAL. New SEALs would be held down and choked by senior members of the platoon until they passed out. The culture of war idealizes only the warrior. It belittles those who do not exhibit the warrior’s “manly” virtues. It places a premium on obedience and loyalty. It punishes those who engage in independent thought and demands total conformity. It elevates cruelty and killing to a virtue. This culture, once it infects wider society, destroys all that makes the heights of human civilization and democracy possible. The capacity for empathy, the cultivation of wisdom and understanding, the tolerance and respect for difference and even love are ruthlessly crushed. The innate barbarity that war and violence breed is justified by a saccharine sentimentality about the nation, the flag and a perverted Christianity that blesses its armed crusaders.
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