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Earlier this month, when the world awaited the result of the 2020 US presidential election, President Trump already announced that he won again during the counting of the ballots, though the final result says the opposite due to the delayed arrival of large amounts of mail-in ballots with Biden’s name, he refuses to accept the result, and questions the efficiency of mail-in ballots.
Since the result of the election came out, Trump has posted hundreds of tweets to define himself as a victim of political fraud, and grasps his remaining power tightly to defend the true democracy. He claims to make lawsuits with numerously firm evidence, but many states have gradually denied his requests due to inefficient evidence and material facts. Who is telling the truth? Does postal voting really have a fatal flaw?
Many national and state-level researches have proven that there could occur electoral fraud but only with extremely low possibilities based on statistics, like any high risky events in reality. It’s reasonable that Trump suspects its occurrence, as in theory low possibility event could happen, and once it happens the cost can be unbearable.
However, according to the Brennan Center for Justice, the actual rate of voter fraud in the US is between 0.00004% and 0.0009%. Till now only a few isolated cases are found in American history to have voting problems and all of them were fully publicized, for example, in 2018 North Carolina held re-election for a congressional seat when facing an investigation into alleged ballot-tampering for a Republican candidate, thereby, millions of postal votes are all fraud at the same time accused by Trump will be just unrealistic and conspiratorial.
About Trump’s dissatisfaction with the current situation, “there’s simply no basis for the conspiracy theory that voting by mail causes fraud,” said Ellen Weintraub, head of the Federal Election Commission. “59 election security experts all agree, in every case of which we are aware, these claims either have been unsubstantiated or are technically incoherent,” pointed out Christopher Krebs, head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), who have significantly contributed the national and state-level securities of system and data. The statement pissed off President Trump, “Effective immediately, Chris Krebs has been terminated as the Director of CISA”, posted Trump on Twitter, Krebs knew the decision via Twitter too.
President Obama tactfully advised President Trump on “60 Minutes”: “a president is a public servant. They are temporary occupants of the office, by design. And when your time is up then it is your job to put the country first and think beyond your own ego, and your own interests, and your own disappointments.” If Trump listens to him, what waiting for him after the concession is not the collective love of American, but more likely the united life with his former allies in prison.
President Trump is under investigation for multiple charges: insurance fraud, criminal tax evasion, grand larceny, etc. And the biggest risk is a guilty verdict once a case comes out of the criminal probe being led by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance who is looking at “extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization,” of which the alleged criminal acts happened before Trump went to the White House.
A billionaire with business across America has never paid federal income taxes in at least a decade of years, even during the 2016 election, and only paid $750 in 2016 and 2017. Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, and Trump’s accountant, Allen Weisselberg, are both convicted in the Vance case and face a long time in jail. The District Attorney has already approved to access Trump’s tax returns in detail, if Trump is found guilty, he will have a chance to rich his life experience in a different place than the White House, with a social status from President to a criminal. Even though he might make some deals with the government to avoid entering jail, he also needs to pay big fines, and there is not a lot of space for his family to stand in the elite group, especially in New York, where people feel enough of his arrogance and ignorance.
“It’s the office of the Presidency that’s keeping him from prison and the poorhouse,” said Yale history professor Timothy Snyder.
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Start off 2022 with a classic TeslaClubLA drive and brunch event. We will meet in Malibu for a brief cars and coffee gathering and then take a scenic drive along PCH through the scenic Santa Monica mountains to our brunch destination, Marmalade Cafe, in Westlake Village.
The brunch price includes your choice of one of six pre-selected entrees, a starter salad or soup, tasty dessert and your choice of coffee, tea or soft drink, tax, and gratuity.
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Most EVs can take in about 32 amps, adding around 25 miles of range per hour of charging. The quickest charging time occurs usually between 20% and 80% of a full charge.
ChargePoint and EVgo are two of the largest and more popular EV fast charging networks. Tesla has its own fast charging network called Supercharging. The original V1 and V2 Tesla supercharging stations charge with up to 150 kW of power distributed between two cars with a maximum of 150 kW per car, depending on version. V3 supercharging statios peak rates of up to 250kW per car.
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One of the first questions that comes up when buying a Tesla is home charging. Do I need to spend money on installing a new power outlet and how much? Here's some helpful guidance on the alternatives out there for charging an EV at home- specifically a Tesla- in the United States and Canada.
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EVgo has published a great article about charging ettiquete and while not all of it applies to Tesla, it’s pretty helpful. The most important things in the article for me are: a) charging spaces are for charging and b) keep the space tidy.
BTW Peter Coombe (@justIVfun on Twitter) is running an iniciative called AdoptASupercharger (@TeslaAdopt on Twitter) to keep Superchargers clean. Reach out to him if you want to volunteer your time to keep your local Spercharger tidy.
Read more: EVgoFrom issue #74
Excellent close-up images of the charging port and connector have been captured. The connector appears to be version v2, however, Tesla has already introduced a newer version. We can anticipate the rollout of version v3 in the future as these chargers continue to expand.From issue #252
This FritoLay semi-truck was stopping for lunch when it ran into a Tesla owners’ meetup, causing them go bananas. The driver wasn’t able to say much as they have contacts in place, but he did confirm that the semi-truck doesn’t have FSD (at least for now) and mentioned how great it is to be seated in the middle of the cabin.From issue #256
ABetterRoutePlanner introduces a bunch of new features and exclusive features for Premium subscribers
One of our favorite tools for road trip planning, ABetterRoutePlanner, is introducing a Premium subscription and a bunch of cool new features with their latest software update. This is what ABRP 4.0 has to offer for Premium subscribers:
Weather forecasts and real time weather, which automatically affects the plan
Real time traffic to give you more realistic driving times
Live charger availability and forecasts for Tesla Superchargers
Affordable and convenient way to get Tesla cables off the garage floor, trip-free charging from above
A while back I asked folks on Twitter about their garages and @paulbraren shared a pretty cool solution that I loved to avoid tripping with the cables on the floor. He recently published a short video where you can see it in action.
It was about time, Airbnb!From issue #167
Along with the preconditioning of the battery, Tesla is delivering an additional 14 kW charging peak for the cars with the 75kWh battery. Honestly, I love how our cars keep getting better and better.
Read more: TMC ForumFrom issue #57
The main change introduced is the ability to let businesses collect payments for charging. Tesla now leaves purchase and installation up to the business, but that will be the total cost for businesses that opt in to charge through electric costs. There will not be any fear of getting surprised by the ongoing costs of customers using it. That’s way easier to fit into a budget for all kinds of businesses.From issue #124
SmartCharge New York has launched a new program to help EV owners reduce the cost of charging and enhance electric grid efficiency and resiliency. The gist of it is that you get rewards for charging in the Con Edison service territory and off-peak hours, which let you earn up to $1,000.
Read more: FleetCarmaFrom issue #90
ChargePoint and NATSO are planning to spend $1 billion dollars to add charging to truck stops across the country. This is great news and a huge step towards implementing a robust charging infrastructure in key traveling areas across the center rural America. Go more charging options!
Read more: CleanTechnicaFrom issue #98
Last week we highlighted a story about road trips and Tesla, this week I wanted to highlight charging during a road trip. According to this Model 3 owner who recently traveled between Maryland and Washington state and back (6,300 miles!), he only spent ~$350 in charging the car. This same trip would’ve cost about ~$586 with a mid-size gas car in the US. If you’re curious to know the rest of the trip conditions and facts, check out the post.From issue #127
NIO released a mobile charging service that recently expanded to other cars including Tesla. Honestly, I think something like this would make a lot of sense in the US. You could just park anywhere and a van would come and charge your car, brilliant!
Read more: TwitterFrom issue #55
If you own an electric car you probably know by now how the economics of it are different from ICE cars. EVs have fewer moving parts, don’t need to replace oil twice a year, and the price of electricity is much lower and controlled than gas, as the article states “The potential savings are huge. Fleet owners’ biggest expenses after depreciation (44%) are fuel (22%) and maintenance and repairs (11%), according to Deloitte. EVs could slash those by more than half.” As an example of this, the article shows how the maintenance cost for an electric Ford Focus is $386 versus $1,805 to maintain the gas version.
Read more: QuartzFrom issue #86
The Reddit user u/shlomoww created a filter to do just that, simply go to his page and to Airbnb from there. 🙌🙌🙌🙌From issue #152
After the 2019.40.* updates that introduced Supercharging improvements for Model 3 MR, SR and SR+ cars, the first reports are starting to fly around. @TeslaOwnersLV (with an SR+) has reported seeing charging rates of 600 mph in a V2 Supercharger. Before the update, his charging rate usually leveled off at around 100-106 kW. Way to go Tesla!
Read more: TeslaratiFrom issue #90
After freezing rain Trevor shows us how the preheat feature helps to defrost his Model 3. Well, everything but the charge port. If I’m not mistaken - being in the Bay Area there aren’t many cold days here - starting to charge the vehicle would have resulted in the charge port being defrosted as well.
Germany has recently announced they’re planning on forcing petrol stations to provide electric car charging as well. They are committed to making the EV numbers go up and they are starting by trying to reduce range anxietyanxiety- they have identified that 97% of the reason why people aren’t buying electric cars is range anxiety. Germany is also planning on investing 2.5 billion euros on battery cell production and charging infrastructure.
Read more: ReutersFrom issue #115
Google Maps is working to improve the experience of finding charging stations for electric vehicles. Optimized search and listings surface more detailed information like ports availability, and supports Tesla, ChargePoint, and several other networks around the world.
Read more: 5to9GoogleFrom issue #29
Earlier this year, Google added the ability to search for charging stations. Now, they are introducing the ability to filter results based on what type of plugs are available. It’s great to see how Google is catching up with key features for EV owners like this one.
Read more: Android PoliceFrom issue #90
Can you leave your car unplugged for a month? The article mentions a video from TeslaJoy. In the video, Joy lost only 15% of its SoC when parked straight for 32 days without Sentry Mode but with Cabin Overheat Protection on, although given the temperature in LA in December, it probably didn’t trigger.From issue #198
It looks clean and practical, good idea!From issue #172
“Compare The Market” offers a very general overview of electricity rates and calculates how much it would cost to charge up a Tesla. All calculations are based on a MS with a 100 kWh battery charge & 259 miles per charge. The cheapest country is Chile where it costs $2.70 per 100 miles. The most expensive is Denmark where it costs $13.13 per 100 miles.
Read more: Compare The MarketFrom issue #64
Do you need a CCS1 to Tesla Adapter? Sadly, Tesla doesn’t sell this in the USA, but seems that you can buy it from Tesla in Korea and get it shipped to you in the USA. I wonder if Tesla will change this if the number of US orders goes up.From issue #214
Good demo of how the app works for non-Tesla owners charging their EVs. Owners can pay a subscription of 13 euros per month ($15) to charge at the same price as Teslas or otherwise they are charged double, at least in the video.From issue #188
If you pay to charge at work and you use iOS, not Android yet, you can now configure the rate at your work location and the charge stats will count those accordingly.From issue #225
I have to say I’m highly disappointed by this change, as I’m certain this is going to negatively affect first-time users that aren’t super informed. I wish they would give folks an option to opt-out from receiving the mobile charger in exchange for store credit, rather than having to purchase it separately. According to Elon on Twitter, the usage statistics were super low, although I personally know a lot of owners who use it as their regular charging method 🤷♂️.From issue #212
A new recap of short FSD Beta videos running the latest update 2020.40.8.12:
- Roundabout testing. Still not perfect but doing a pretty good job, all things considered!
- Avoiding road debris. I feel like FSD is definitely getting better at avoiding objects in the middle of the road. What do you think?
- Charging port open & close FSD beta new UI. The new UI changes coming with the FSD beta make the user experience more intuitive, for example, when opening and closing the charging port.
NeoCharge is rolling out newer versions of their Smart Splitters (Dual Car and Dryer Splitter) which are now available on their website. If you’re not familiar with what they do, their Dryer Splitter allows you to share your existing NEMA plug (NEMA 10-30 appliance or a NEMA 14-30) between your appliances and your EV car. The best thing is you can take the splitter anywhere and it doesn’t require panel upgrades.
They are also offering a $20 discount to Tesletter readers with the code ‘TESLETTER’ at checkout. Get $20 off NeoCharge’s Smart SplittersFrom issue #116
A new Tesla wall connector is on the Tesla Shop, it not only has a longer cord but it comes with Wi-Fi connection:
“Monitor your charge with the Tesla app and receive notifications when complete. Wi-Fi connectivity enables over-the-air firmware updates and remote service if necessary.”
Read more: Tesla ShopFrom issue #94
Seems that someone at Tesla published this ahead of schedule. The published membership is offered at $0.99 which, if you are going to use the chargers, is a no-brainer since it offers a lower price per kWh.From issue #229
Tesla connector is the most common charging connector in North America, in vehicles outnumbering CCS two-to-one. In an effort to help others adapt their connector and plug, Tesla just open-sourced their designs for what Tesla calls North American Charging Standard (NACS). The name is a bit pretentious, given that they are not the standard, but I hope others pick up on Tesla’s connector as it is smaller and lighter.From issue #242
If you are in Northern California and currently have the EV-A rate plan from PG&E, we’ve got news for you. There’s a new plan where the cheapest off-peak rate is from midnight to 3pm at $0.16 / kWh. This plan used to go from 11pm until 6am on weekdays (no change on weekends) and at $0.13 / kWh. In other words, you get more hours of a low price although it’s a bit higher than the previous off-peak rate. At the same time, this rate reduces the cost during peak hours to $0.47 / kWh. Depending on how you use your electricity this change may actually be an increase on your bill, so be aware.
Read more: Tesla ForumFrom issue #76
SwissFamilyTesla got his referral award Signature Black Wall Connector a few weeks ago. He got confirmation from Tesla that it is the first one delivered in Switzerland.#26
Nice idea to avoid strangers to unplug cars from L2 chargers. I just wish it would be less complicated (you need to have a lock with you) and not that easy to mess with the charger (lock it when not in use, lock it when plugged in someone else’s car, etc.).
Read more: FacebookFrom issue #87
This week Elon also confirmed on Twitter, in a reply to our friend Rafael (Teslatino), what up until now were mainly just rumors about Tesla opening their Supercharger network to other EVs. It looks like it’s going to happen later this year. While there are some mixed opinions in the community, and it seems like the majority of Tesla owners aren’t that happy about other cars taking the charging spots, in my opinion, making the Supercharger network accessible to others at a premium will not only help accelerate the world’s transition to EVs but also, hopefully, fund the opening of new Supercharging stations around the globe.From issue #173
Ian Pavelko and Trevor Page from Tesla Owners Online have finally been able to complete this epic coast-to-coast nonstop road trip across Canada. It took them 73 hours… who said EVs can’t be used in cold weather? Or bad for road trips? This is amazing and will for sure help a lot of people realize EVs are a solid choice and are here to stay. Check out their video sharing the good and the bad of this adventure.
Tesla accidentally reveals Magic Dock, hints the first Supercharger with CCS compatibility in the US will be in Hawthorne
After opening up its Supercharger network in Europe, it is only a matter of time before Tesla opens up their US Supercharging network as well. An accidental update in the Supercharger map has hinted that the first Supercharger with CCS compatibility might be located in Hawthorne, California. Additionally, Tesla has added Hawthorne as an option under the “Charge Your Non-Tesla” menu in the mobile app. Upon proceeding through the process to select a stall, Tesla shared an image of the Magic Dock, which appears to be a system that adds a CCS adapter to the charging cable, but the exact details are still unknown.From issue #251
In the newest version of the Tesla app, you can now view the historical charging history month by month or year by year, giving you a better understanding of your charging habits and savings.From issue #247
As you move the slider of the charging limit, now the Tesla mobile app shows an estimate of how many miles that translates to.
REad more: RedditFrom issue #87
Impressive! Tesla China’s Charging Network provided more than 23.91 million charges to 500k+ owners in 2021. This reduced the CO2 emissions by 1.01 million tons. I would like to see the same data from the different geos, either way, great stuff!From issue #198
Tesla has recently been making moves to enable payments at charging stations in its Destination Charging network, but it also enables charging electric vehicles at apartments. Hopefully, this encourages more places to include chargers!From issue #139
Tesla lowers Supercharger rates in California, Florida, and other states, as well as some European countries
Not that long ago Tesla raised their Supercharger rates in several countries. This week, Tesla lowered Supercharger fees at some stations in several states across the USA and Europe, some as much as $0.05 per kWh.From issue #244
It is always great seeing others releasing fast charging stations so we can all travel to more places.#67
The new CCS superchargers are fast, look the graph of this Model 3 in FastNed (Netherlands).
Read more: RedditFrom issue #46
Many EVs offer bi-directional charging, which enables them to charge other EVs or power your home if your electrical installation allows it. During Investor Day last week, Tesla mentioned that they will be adding this capability to their cars in 2025. I know many of you have been asking about it for some time already, so it’s exciting to hear that it’s finally coming!From issue #257
A group of dedicated Tesla owners and drivers has built an electric vehicle charging network that spans Australia, providing any and all EV drivers with a usable charging route while they wait for governments and industry to catch up.
Read more: reneweconomy.com.auFrom issue #11
Don’t have a garage and are considering a Tesla? If so, read this post. Do you have a Tesla but not a garage? Maybe you want to share your experiences.
Read more: RedditFrom issue #68
It’s always great news to hear that Tesla cars will be able to charge in more and more places. This time Tesla and EVgo have partnered to start including Tesla connectors at EVgo charging stations. Honestly, this would be even better if they start by adding them to chargers where Tesla needs them the most because of the lack of Superchargers, but anywhere is good!
Read more: ElectrekFrom issue #91
Tesla V3 Superchargers for Europe being made in the Buffalo Gigafactory 2 are planned to arrive in Europe in early April. We’re not sure what’s going to happen with their installation due to current events, but we hope that France, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Italy and the Netherlands can get their promised permanent V3 Superchargers soon.From issue #106
This seems to be a Model 3 only. From the release notes: “When you set mobile preconditioning to HI, the climate system will better thaw your charge port in freezing conditions”
Read more: ElectrekFrom issue #40
The first Model 3 MIC has been delivered in Europe and, since you can always charge it to 100%, Tesla removed the daily/trip recommendation.From issue #141
Tesla’s Supercharging network is not only beneficial to Tesla but also to other EVs. A true fact, although not so well known by most, is that Superchargers and in fact being made accessible to other electric vehicles.From issue #143
More great news for Tesla owners in North America, specially for those that are frequent users of Hilton Hotels. Telsa and Hilton just announcement an agreement to install 20,000 charging stations in 2,000 Hilton properties in the US, Mexico, and Canada. perfect for those spending the night at the property!From issue #283
Awesome news for future Tesla owners in Europe! Tesla is embracing the standard which enables Teslas to use other networks in Europe without special adapters.
Read more: Auto ExpressFrom issue #34
During the first Model Y Berlin deliveries, Elon mentioned that they want to complete the development of the We have seen this in other European countries and now, according to a UK government official, seems that the UK will be next!From issue #210
Tesla Owners UK shared some pictures of a V4 Supercharger, which includes a contactless credit card reader. According to some Redditors, this is now a requirement in the European Union, even though the UK is no longer part of the EU. Regardless, if there’s a way for non-Tesla cars to charge without needing the app, it should make the process easier for them, although nothing beats the convenience of the plug and charge 😀From issue #276
If there is a testament to the adoption of EVs is Best Buy offering EV chargers on their website. This isn’t the first time but it is the first time that they offer Tesla’s wall connector.From issue #244
We’ve seen this happening in Europe as well, Tesla is slowly but steadily opening its charging network to non-Teslas. I tend to see this as a positive thing, another source of income for Tesla to expand faster, but I understand a lot of owners have their reservations about it, especially because many EVs would have to take many stalls to be able to plug in because of the position of their charge port.From issue #224
With a total of 6,691 homes in the VPP network, Tesla owners can generate ~100 MWh per event. Cool!From issue #265
Not only they can charge others, but they are also findable in the Tesla App now. This is great for hotels, apartments, buildings, and offices, mainly all places that were using other solutions like Chargepoint before.From issue #227
Finally! Tesla is moving the arrival SoC back to the overview, where it belongs. No more expanding directions just to see that information. Yes!From issue #223
Tesla Electric, exclusively in Texas, is offering a flat fee to charge your car at home at night for only $25 a month. In my case, I only charge at night due to the EV plan here in the Bay Area, and last month it cost me $130 according to the Tesla app.From issue #278
If your UMC is outdoors, you might want to consider some type of enclosing to avoid it ending up breaking due to the weather conditions. This Reddit user showed us what he built for $85, “$30 for the post $30 for the stainless hardware $15 paint $10 electrical box and receptacle”.From issue #163
In absolute numbers, California is first with nearly 37,000 units, but if we talk about the highest number per electric vehicle, the winning state is Vermont with 725 per 1,000 EVs.From issue #165
The v3 of the Tesla Wall Connector just received a software update that allows customizing who can use it. The options are, all vehicles, only Tesla, or authorized VINs only. Especially useful for those who have their charger outdoor.From issue #219
A couple of weeks ago, Tesla announced they were removing the mobile connector from their new cars, for purchases after April 17th, 2022. Now, as promised, Tesla has streamlined their purchase process to easily add on the mobile connector or the wall charger.From issue #214 | <urn:uuid:f8702495-f805-4e3d-a96f-4117fc46d1cb> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://tesletter.com/tags/tesla-ev-charging/ | 2023-09-24T23:47:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.946778 | 4,948 |
Back in 2008, Tesoro Viejo was still very much in the dream state. Homes and parks, roads and amenities were still just ideas, but one thing was already certain: There would be trees. Tall and stately, lining the boulevards, providing thousands of natural opportunities to plop down and enjoy the cooling shade and breezes. Ten-years before Tesoro Viejo construction began, an on-site nursery was planted to give the community’s trees a head start.
Now they make Tesoro Viejo stand out, like the brand new community really is the ‘old treasure’ promised by its name. Around the Town Center, nearly full-grown olive trees look like they’ve been waving in the breeze for decades. Sitting in their shade, taking in the view of vineyards over an espresso from AXIS Coffee Bar & Eatery, you could easily imagine yourself somewhere in the Tuscan countryside.
But in reality, the 17 tree species planted back in 2008 are all native to California, or else Mediterranean species naturally suited to our landscape. And they’re being slowly (or in some cases, quickly) transplanted from the nursery to their new homes along major streets, in parks, at Town Center and eventually at Tesoro Viejo’s Ranch House Clubhouse.
Other varieties in the tree nursery include California Sycamores, Italian Stone Pines, and Crape Myrtles and Chinese Pistache trees, two species known for their vibrant seasonal color. They’ll be enlivening the landscape for generations to come, while new baby trees are already being planted in the nursery in anticipation of future growth. While they’re growing, they provide natural habitat for wildlife, and a decade from now, they’ll take their place and help keep Tesoro Viejo all natural. | <urn:uuid:c580c5a9-532b-43fc-a1a8-22db1c6a137f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://tesoroviejo.com/blog/trees-get-a-10-year-head-start-at-tesoro-viejo/ | 2023-09-24T23:30:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.954566 | 378 |
Last year I wrote my final exams for honours. There was one module that was really hard, hard enough that throughout the semester, I would fail in every test. I honestly had no hope but I still prayed and God answered, I passed.
However, I failed my other friend exam and I was given a chance to write a supplementary exam. I honestly thought I did so well but then I failed again, they gave me a special supplementary exam but I didn’t attend cause I wasn’t aware of it. Note: this is my first time failing ever since I started at university.
I hadn’t paid all my fees yet due to financial constraints (when it rains it pours right), so I only got the chance to do so on Tuesday morning.
After paying I was able to see my marks and that’s when I learnt that I had failed. I was so discouraged, but that same day in fact, on Sunday I had heard the same voice saying today you shall see God’s salvation today (Exodus 14:13) and I heard it on Tuesday too.
My exam portal said I can only pass if I write in November this year. I went to my faculty and ask if I could write, they agreed I had to thank God for intervening. I had to write the my exam the following day which was yesterday. I wrote but I didn’t finish, it was challenging to me am not gonna lie but I still believe in His word from Exodus 14:13 the part that talks about not seeing the Egyptians again (the module again) .
I had applied for my masters and I have to apply this year but because my module they won’t take me. I am praying to God to intervene, I have seen how He intervened in some of the testimonies here. If I pass and register for my masters I will definitely share here again.
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International Business Law and Its Environment / Edition 10 by Richard Schaffer EBOOK PDF Instant Download
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to International Business.
2. International Law and the World’s Legal Systems.
3. Resolving International Commercial Disputes.
4. The Formation and Performance of Contracts for the Sale of Goods.
5. The Documentary Sale and Terms of Trade.
6. Legal Issues in International Transportation.
7. Bank Collections and Letters of Credit.
8. National Lawmaking Powers and the Regulation of U.S. Trade.
9. The World Trade Organization: Basic Legal Principles.
10. Laws Governing Access to Foreign Markets.
11. Regulating Import Competition and Unfair Trade.
12. Imports, Customs, and Tariff Law. 13. Export Controls and Sanctions.
14. North American Free Trade Law. 15. The European Union.
16. Marketing: Representatives, Advertising, and Anti-Corruption
17. Protection and Licensing of Intellectual Property.
18. The Legal Environment of Foreign Direct Investment.
19. Labor and Employment Discrimination Law
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MultiSwitch Plus can be configured in several different ways to extend floor control of compatible Strymon pedals. Depending on the selected mode and the pedals connected, you can recall presets, change banks, operate TimeLine’s looper, remotely tap tempos, and more.
Control up to Three Pedals.
Featuring three outputs, MultiSwitch Plus allows you to connect up to three compatible Strymon pedals using additional TRS cables (sold separately). Now you can engage presets on Sunset, Riverside, and Volante simultaneously. Or mix and match the footswitches to set up your own custom operation—such as controlling tap tempo on your Flint, Favorite on your El Capistan, and Boost on your Riverside.
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Becoming more creative isn’t about painting
The above video demonstrates that creativity is so much more than doing yoga or getting your paintbrush out, no, creativity comes in many forms. If you’re interested in refining your creativity be it business creativity, artistic or marketing creativity or creativity in problem solving, take some time to find one or more of these videos that appeal to the type of creativity you seek.
29 ways to stay creative:
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1. Check and double check your caseload.
This may seem so basic, but it is the most important thing you can do to start the year. Not only is it important to ensure you are aware of all students with IEP minutes or 504 plans, be sure to check the type of service each student receives (direct, consult, push-in, pull-out). This information will be essential when building your schedule. Additionally, take some time to confirm accommodations or assistive tech supports listed in the IEP so you can support those as needed.
2. Connect with teachers and staff.
The most important aspects of being a school-based therapist are building relationships and communication. Take the time to connect with the staff you will be working with this year. I know it is hard, especially in the first days, as teachers are often juggling a million things in between required meetings in order to prepare for students to arrive. However, any connection will go a long way. Stop in to introduce yourself, offer to help if you can – these simple actions show that you are a team player and can build rapport and trust.
3. Organize your therapy space and materials.
If you are lucky enough to have a therapy space, the first few days of school are a good time to get things in order. Check to ensure equipment is in good working order. Refresh commonly used items like markers, crayons, playdoh, etc. Establish an equipment management system for items that may be loaned out to classrooms. Make copies of frequently used paper activities. If you do not have a specific therapy space, take some time to put together a bag of items you use the most that is easily portable. Check out this post for some ideas!
4. Block time to spend in the classroom.
I am a big supporter of the push-in therapy model throughout the year, but it may not be the best fit for every student or classroom. However, I strongly encourage you to try to block some time in the first week or so of the school year to spend time in the classroom. You will get a sense of how things are going in the natural classroom environment. You can continue to build rapport with your team by being available to support students during those first few days of learning routines and expectations. It is a win for everyone!
5. Reach out to families.
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The Himalayas have been important to the people of South Asia for thousands of years. The Himalayas are well-settled in its culture, mythological beliefs and literature. The Himalayas are made up of two Sanskrit words – ‘Him‘ (ice) and ‘Alaya‘ (land) – the site of snow i.e. the Himalayas.
In the ancient times, where the Himalayas attracted our monks to make their Penitential, the climbers in today’s age salute it as a challenge.
The beauty of the Himalayas is in its diversity. The high peaks, glaciers of many km long, lakes and deep water rivers, intricate geological formations and unique fauna and flora make it naturally miraculous. But climate change during the last few decades has ‘shaken’ the Himalayas even millions of years ago.
Humanitarian industrial activities are certainly responsible for climate change and now gradually its impact on the entire humanities is also showing. Over time this effect will become more severe. Therefore it is necessary to save the Himalayas. Today, we know some unknown or lesser known sides of this mountain range:
How was the creation of the Himalayas?
Where the Himalayas are today, there used to be an ocean named Tethys Ocean. This is the case of the Jurassic period (about 20 to 145 million years ago). This Tethys was a giant, but shallow ocean. It was surrounded by two huge plots. On one side was Laurasia and on the other side Gondwanaland (Indian Plate).
These two plots moved towards each other in millions of years. Due to this, silt began to accumulate in the water of Tethys Sea and the water gradually started receding. Due to the pressure from two opposing directions, the layer of soil, silt etc. in the ocean also moved upwards. This action continued continuously and about 2.5 million years ago, this action resulted in the creation of the Himalayas.
Before the Himalayas there was a sea, it is also confirmed by the fact that the peak of Mount Everest is made of marine limestone.
The Himalayas rise above 5 mm every year:
The Indian plate is still moving at a speed of 65 mm. As a result, the height of the Himalayas increases by an average of 5 mm every year. The height of Mount Everest, the highest peak in 1954, was 8,848.86 m meters which is now increased by 0.86 meters.
How huge is the Himalayas?
The Himalayas cover a total area of 5,95,000 sq km. Looking at its length, it extends from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK) in the west to Tibet in the east, about 2500 kilometers. Looking at its width, it is 200 to 400 km at various places between south to north.
The Himalayan range extends to 6 countries – India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet (China), Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Nepal and Bhutan are inhabited only in the Himalayan region. It is the only mountain range in the world that extends to so many countries.
There are at least 109 peaks in the world, whose altitude is more than 7200 meters above sea level. Most of these peaks are in the Himalayan region. These include Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak.
After Antarctica and Arctic, the highest snow is deposited in the Himalayan range. That is why it is also called ‘third pole’ (third pole). There are at least 15 thousand giant glaciers including glaciers like Gangotri and Yamunotri. Gangotri is about 30 km long and 2 to 4 km wide. The Ganges originates from this.
Glaciers have also been affected in recent years due to global climate change. Many glacier lakes have formed during the past years in the Himalayan region of Bhutan. It will have a serious impact on humans and nature in the coming decades.
Lakes in the Himalayas …
There are many lakes in the Himalayan region. The most prominent of these is the Lake Manasarovar which is spread over 420 sq km near Mount Kailash. It is situated at an altitude of 4590 meters above sea level.
Pangong Lake is also an important lake which is located in both India and China. By the way, the largest lake in the Himalayan region is the Yamdrok Lake, which extends over about 700 sq km.
How is the landscape of the Himalayas?
As we go to altitude, the weather gets colder. On average one km goes up when the temperature drops by 4 to 6 degrees. In the Trans Himalayan (e.g. Ladakh etc.), the temperature reaches 40 °C due to the influence of the Tundra weather. Rainfall in the Himalayan region is influenced by Indian weather patterns and western disturbances. The average of annual rainfall also increases as it moves from west to east.
Furthermore, Snow leopard (icy leopard) is found in the upper parts of the Himalayas. Their number is steadily decreasing. Its main prey is the mountain sheep ‘Bharal‘, also known as the Blue Sheep.
Once upon a time, Himalayan musk deer were also found in abundance, but now due to various reasons their number has also reduced considerably. Similarly, animals like Brown Bear (Brown Bear) and Red Panda are also struggling to save the existence. The Himalayas are also home to many migratory birds. In the Himalayan region, new species of animals are constantly being discovered.
The flora of the Himalayas is very important for the climate and human society in the Indian subcontinent. But due to climate change, environment changes and human activities, the specific vegetation is also under threat or it is changing the pattern of housing. Many vegetation, which was earlier found in the lower reaches of the Himalayas, is now found only at relatively high altitudes.
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France’s iconic capital city is filled with fantastic monuments. Many monuments in Paris are known all over the world like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc De Triomphe. However, some are less well-known.
Here is my list of the 25 Paris Monuments you absolutely must-see when visiting Paris – a mix of the most famous and those that should be.
Things to Book in Paris Before You Leave Home
Few things are more frustrating on vacation than missing out on that amazing hotel or tour because it is sold out. Here are my top things to book in Paris before your vacation.
🗼 Most Popular Attractions in Paris:
1. Eiffel Tower Skip the Line Entry – you can’t miss this when you go to Paris
2. Louvre Museum Timed Entry Ticket – queues for this iconic museum can go for days
3. River Seine 1 Hour Cruise – see Paris from the water
4. Arc de Triomphe Rootop Tickets – try and get it for sunset
5. Versailles Palace Day Trip from Paris – the number one Paris day trip
🛏️Where to Stay in Paris:
1. Hotel La Bourdonnais – 5 min walk from the Eiffel Tower, 7th Arrondissement
2. Hotel Raphael – Most beautiful rooftop in Paris, with Eiffel Tower views
3. Les Jardins de Montmartre Hotel – great value, 10 min walk to Sacre Coeur
25 Paris Monuments
Table of Contents
- 25 Paris Monuments
- 1. The Eiffel Tower
- 2. Pere-Lachaise Cemetery
- 3. Le Louvre
- 4. La Conciergerie
- 5. Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
- 6. The Seine River
- 7. Arc de Triomphe
- 8. Pont Neuf
- 9. Vendome Column
- 10. Pont Alexandre III
- 10. Le Centre de Pompidou
- 11. Hotel de Cluny
- 12. Place de La Concorde
- 13. Sacré-Cœur Basilica In Montmartre
- 14. Les Invalides
- 15. Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation
- 16. Paris Opera
- 17. Hotel de Ville
- 18. Sainte Chapelle
- 19. Pantheon
- 20. Palais du Luxembourg
- 21. The Sorbonne
- 22. Palais Royal
- 23. Musee d’Orsay
- 24. Saint-Jacques Tower
- 25. The Statue of Liberty
- Who Paid for What in this Post
1. The Eiffel Tower
Kicking off the top Paris landmarks list is undeniably the most famous monument in Paris France and by far, the most photographed, the Eiffel Tower. Standing in sheer wonder, the incredible edifice in Champ de Mars’s center is the tallest structure in Paris. It stands 324 meters (1,063 ft) tall.
Built between 1887 and 1889 by French engineer Gustave Eiffel, the Eiffel Tower is made of iron rather than steel. It was built to be one of the main attractions at the Paris World’s Fair in 1889.
Parisians quickly fell in love with The Eiffel Tower and more than 2 million visited in the first year that it was open. The tower symbolised French know-how and industrial genius.
Today nearly seven million people visit The Eiffel Tower every year. The top of the Eiffel Tower, which can be visited, is at 276 meters. The other key viewpoint is on what is called the second floor which is at 116 metres.
I highly suggest you take an Eiffel Tower summit tour and climb to the very top; there, you’ll be welcomed with panoramic views of the capital. Though the tower is impressive at any time, it becomes magical at night as its lights twinkle and oozes with romance.
Ticket prices vary depending on how high you want to go and how you want to get there – stairs or lift. It is possible to take a lift all the way to the top (with the option to stop at the second floor) or to walk up to the second floor and then get a lift to the top.
July and August are the busiest times of year to visit The Eiffel Tower but it is usually quite busy all year round. It is possible to book tickets two months in advance of your visit. I would highly recommend booking a skip the queue ticket for the Eiffel Tower ahead of your visit to Paris.
Psst…Though its incredible structure is one to boot, tons of other magnificent landmarks in Europe are also must-sees.
You might enjoy reading some of my other articles about Paris: Paris in May, Paris in April, Paris at Night, Sunrise in Paris, Best Hotels in Paris with a View, How to Plan a Trip to Paris, Paris Monuments, and Facts about Paris.
2. Pere-Lachaise Cemetery
Whilst Paris is home to many cemeteries, Pere-Lachaise is the most famous. It holds the strange honor of being a beautiful cemetery and a lovely place to visit. It is also home to many famous characters from Oscar Wilde to Jim Morrison.
This 44 hectare cemetery is in the 20th arrondissement and more than three million people visit it every year.
3. Le Louvre
When you’re in Paris, you’ll certainly not want to miss attending the most visited museum in the world: The Louvre Museum. It first opened in 1793 with an exhibition of 537 paintings, and today, it houses around 38,000 historical objects.
This iconic structure is the world’s largest art museum and is famously known for housing Mona Lisa. The original of this famous painting hangs in the Louvre today and has been since 1804.
Apart from Leonardo Da Vinci’s jaw-dropping painting, you’ll find plenty of other interesting antiques in this mega museum and symbol of Paris.
From Oriental, Egyptian, Roman & Etruscan antiques to the Greek antique section. Aside from antiques and famous paintings, the museum also houses impressive sculptures like the ‘Venus de Milo’.
IM Pei’s iconic glass pyramid was completed in 1989, adding another element to this Parisian landmark.
The Louvre Museum receives over 15,000 visitors per day, so I highly suggest booking a skip the line tour to get your spot in this iconic space. Tickets purchased online ahead of time are slightly more expensive than those purchased at the museum. However, you will be given a timed entry ticket and will not have to queue, which I think is worth the extra.
In 2019, the Louvre was the most visited museum in the world, receiving over 9.6 million guests.
You might enjoy reading some of my other articles about France: Lakes in France, Beautiful Cities in France, Famous French Landmarks, Bridges in France, What is France Famous For?, Things to do in Bordeaux, South West France, Things to do in Grenoble, Things to do in Vaujany, Things to do in Normandy, Tarn et Garonne, Saint Antonin Noble Val, Lake Annecy France and Reims, Champagne.
4. La Conciergerie
Located next to Saint Chapelle in the first arrondissement, the Conciergerie was part of the former royal palace rebuilt under Philip IV in the 14th century. Only the Guards Room, the Hall of the Soldier and the kitchens are left of the palace.
The Conciergerie was then used as a prison during the French Revolution and Marie Antoinette spent her last days there. Today it is possible to visit La Conciergerie and take a fascinating tour.
5. Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
The Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris was initially erected in the 14th-century to honour the Virgin Mary. The French Gothic cathedral is located in the heart of Paris on Île de la Cité island in the middle of the Seine and is considered one of the most famous and beautiful in the world.
Notre Dame’s full name is Notre Dame de Paris. This means Our Lady of Paris.
With its grand facade and equally awe-inspiring interior, Notre Dame was certainly built to impress. From its noble church bells, marvelous sculptures, bell tower, and stained glass windows to one of the world’s largest music organs.
Notre Dame was damaged during the French Revolution in the 1790s. But it was Victor Hugo’s novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame that really drove interest in the cathedral.
In April of 2019, Notre Dame caught fire whilst it was being restored. Severe damage was done but restoration plans began quickly. The aim is for Notre Dame to be restored to its glory for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to visit the inside of Notre Dame Cathedral during this restoration work. However, it is of course possible to come and see this stunning building.
6. The Seine River
This is France’s best known river and runs from Dijon to the English Channel via the center of Paris. The Seine borders 10 of the city’s 20 arrondissements and the city of Paris grew around it.
Today half of the water used in Paris comes from the Seine River. Thirty-two bridges cross it in Paris, and it is popular with both locals and tourists. There are many ways to enjoy the Seine – from romantic strolls along its banks to running to taking a cruise.
7. Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe sits at the western end of the Champs-Elysee in Place Charles de Gaulle and in the middle of one of the scariest roundabouts in the world.
This famous European landmark is a tribute to those who died fighting for France in the Napoleonic and Revolutionary Wars. The names of all French victories as well as the generals are inscribed on the arc. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War 1 lies underneath the Arc de Triomphe.
The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon. However, it was not completed until 1836. By this time Napoleon had been banished to Elba. He could never see the Arc de Triomphe but his remains passed through it on the way to Les Invalides.
Every year the Bastille Day parade on July 14 starts at this triumphal Arch and the Tour de France also finishes here.
8. Pont Neuf
Pont Neuf is the oldest standing bridge over the Seine River in Paris. The first stone of the bridge was laid by Henry III in 1578. However, it wasn’t until 1604 that it was open to traffic, and not until 1607 that Henry IV inaugurated it.
Like most bridges built during that time, it followed Roman precedents. It was constructed as a series of short arch bridges and made using stone. Over the years, it has gone through many repairs and renovations, including a major restoration project that took place from 1994 to 2007.
An equestrian statue of Henri IV stands proudly on the bridge. It was commissioned by his widow, Marie de Médicis, after his assassination. During the French Revolution, the statue was destroyed. However, it was replaced in 1818.
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9. Vendome Column
The Vendome or Austerlitz column is located in Place Vendome in the 1st arrondissement. It has a statue of Napoleon dressed as Caesar on its summit and was made from 1,200 enemy canons.
Place Vendome is one of the most luxurious squares in Paris. It was built on the orders of Louis XIV and he wanted it to embody power. Today it is filled with expensive jewellry stores.
10. Pont Alexandre III
Pont Alexandre III is a deck arch bridge that’s widely viewed as the most ornamented and grand bridge in Paris. It crosses over the Seine River and connects the Champs-Élysées quarter with Les Invalides and the Eiffel Tower.
It was named after Tsar Alexander III to celebrate and honour the diplomatic relationship between France and Russia. Although, it was Alexander’s son, Nicholas II, laid the first stone for the bridge in 1896.
Pont Alexandre III was built for the Exposition Universelle of 1900. It features an array of masterful and unique sculptures, including cherubs, nymphs, winged horses, and Art Nouveau lamps. It’s also one of the best spots to watch the sunrise in Paris.
10. Le Centre de Pompidou
Opened in 1977, Le Centre de Pompidou is a modern art museum with over 100,000 works of art. When it opened, its high-tech architecture was very cutting edge. The centre is located in the 4th arrondissement of Paris near Les Halles and it is the largest museum for modern art in Europe.
The building was named after ex-French President Georges Pompidou. The building covers 5 acres and has 7 floors. The design is based on the “open approach” to architecture. Nearly 15,000 tons of steel lattices went into this modern art museum as well as glass facades and metal frames.
The result is a building that almost looks like it is inside out. The pipes, cables, plumbing and all the other “internals” are external and colourful.
In addition to art exhibits, the Centre Pompidou also has a public library, a research centre for acoustics and music and more. And don’t miss the fantastic views of Paris from top of the Pompidou Centre.
The Pompidou Plaza in front of the museum is also known for its street performers and home to other cultural activities.
11. Hotel de Cluny
This medieval residence in the 5th arrondissement is the home of Musee Cluny. Located in the Latin Quarter it is home to the famous tapestry The Lady and The Unicorn and has a lovely garden.
In addition to the National Medieval Art Musuem, Hotel de Cluny also has the ruins of thermal baths from Roman times.
12. Place de La Concorde
Located between the Champs Elysee and the Tuileries Gardens, Place de La Concorde is the largest square in Paris. During the French Revolution, the square was renamed for a time the Place de la Revolution. This was where King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were executed.
Between 1836 and 1840, an Egyptian obelisk that was already 3,300 years old was placed in Place de La Concorde. Around this time, two beautiful fountains were added to the square.
Today, Place de La Concorde is the finish line for the Tour de France and home to the beautiful Hotel Crillon.
13. Sacré-Cœur Basilica In Montmartre
France is home to some of the most exquisite palaces, cathedrals and monuments and the Sacré-Cœur is no exception. Situated on the highest natural point in Paris, giving you sweeping aerial views of the city as it wakes and turns golden.
Climb the stairs up the hill going towards the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Once you are at the top facing the Basilica, turn to the city. This is one of the best places to watch the sunrise in Paris.
From here you will be able to see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and the Arc de Triomphe in the distance. But the most impressive view is the horizon turning pink as the sun rises.
Take the opportunity to explore the Montmartre neighborhood where you will find quaint cafes serving delicious coffee and fresh pastries.
14. Les Invalides
Whilst you may not know the name Les Invalides, many are familiar with its golden dome, which reaches over 107 metres high on the Paris skyline. Hotel Les Invalides was built by Louis XIV as a home for those wounded in battle or homeless water veterans in the 7th arrondissement.
Today, Hotel des Invalides contains three museums: The Army Museum, the Order of the Liberation Museum, and the Relief Map Museum. The Army Museum has a collection of over 500,000 items and is the most important site of military history in France. It is also home to the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Les Invalides and the Army Museum are open every day all year round apart from major holidays.
15. Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation
Designed by G.H. Pingusson and constructed on the banks of the Seine opposite Notre Dame in 1962, this Paris monument is a tribute to the 200,000 people sent to Nazi death camps from France during the second world war.
The narrow chamber contains 200,000 crystals with light shining through them. These lights are to represent those who lost their lives. The memorial includes an eternal flame.
16. Paris Opera
This magnificent building was constructed in the 9th arrondissement between 1861 and 1875 during the time of Napoleon III. It was built by Charles Garnier and is often referred to as Opera Garnier or Palais Garnier.
The Opera building has seating for over 2,000 people and features ballet, classical music as well as opera. Today it is the home of the Paris ballet. The official opera company of Paris moved to the Opera Bastille in 1989.
Visitors can tour the Opera building on weekdays throughout the year. Hours vary based on performances. Tickets can be purchased for most of the performances ahead of time online.
Check out my article on how to travel to Paris on your own.
17. Hotel de Ville
Paris’ City Hall is in the 4th arrondissement on a plaza that was once the site of public executions during Medieval times and the French Revolution. The last execution took place in 1830.
In 1871 fire was set to the Hotel de Ville during the Paris commune. After the fire, only a stone shell remained. It took 20 years to rebuild and this is the version of Hotel de Ville we see today.
Hotel de Ville is the official office of the Mayor of Paris and local government. It holds free concerts, exhibitions and even ice skating in the winter.
18. Sainte Chapelle
Sainte Chapelle was built in the 13th century for King Louis IX. It is perhaps most famous for the over 1,000 panels of its magnificent stained glass windows. The windows tell the story of the Bible. This beautiful cathedral also features wall paintings and stunning carvings.
Today, you can visit Saint Chapelle most days of the year or if you’re lucky you could attend a classical music concert.
This neo-classical Paris monument was built between 1758 and 1790 and was originally a church. The Pantheon sits at the top of the Sainte-Genevieve Hill in the Latin Quarter.
This mausoleum is home to the bodies of Victor Hugo, Rousseau, Alexandre Duma Voltaire and other famous French figures. It also contains the Foucault pendulum, which once proved that the earth does rotate. The building was inspired by the Rome monument, the Pantheon.
Whilst the Pantheon may not be at the very top of your Paris to-do list, if you have more than say 3 days in Paris I would highly recommend a visit, particularly as the top of the dome has fantastic views of Paris.
Tours of The Pantheon are available throughout the year for a fee. The colonnade area of the dome is open for free to the public between April and October.
20. Palais du Luxembourg
This stunning palace was built in 1607 and was named after the Duke of Piney-Luxembourg. The design was based on Pitti Palace in Florence and the palace features beautiful gardens.
Today, Luxembourg Palace is home to the French Senate and upper house of Parliament as well as the 25 hectare gardens. The gardens are a mix of formal French and wild English styles. There is also an apple orchard, an apiary and more than 100 statues in the gardens.
21. The Sorbonne
The Sorbonne is one of the oldest and most esteemed universities in Europe and the world. Originally founded in 1257 by the Catholic Church, it went on to beecome home to some of France and Europe’s most intelligent and creative minds.
The Sorbonne is located in the Latin Quarter of Paris. Unfortunately, it isn’t possible to visit unless you are a student or staff but the front of this Paris monument can be admired from the outside.
22. Palais Royal
This Renaissance-era palace is in the 1st arrondissement between the Opera Garnier and the Louvre. It was once the residence of Cardinal Richelieu but today is home to upmarket shops, restaurants and a few government offices including the Ministry of Culture.
The gardens of the Palais Royal are lovely and worth a stroll before or after eating and shopping.
23. Musee d’Orsay
This museum of the left bank was originally a railway station built for the Paris World Fair in 1900. It is a stunning building both inside and out. Musee d’Orsay focusses on art from between 1848 and 1914. It is perhaps best known for its Impressionist and Post-impressionist art collections.
The Musee d’Orsay is the fifteenth most visited art museum in the world. Book your entrance ticket online before your visit.
24. Saint-Jacques Tower
The less well-known Saint-Jacques tower in the first arrondissement can be seen from many points in Paris. The tower was once attached to the Saint Jacques de la Boucherie church.
This gothic-style tower is 62 metres high and has been on the right bank of Paris since the 16th century. It is possible to take a guided tour of the tower and climb up to the top for some fantastic views.
25. The Statue of Liberty
This considerably smaller reproduction of the original Statue of Liberty is in the 15th arrondissement on Ile aux Cygnes, the third largest island in Paris. The statue was built in 1889, three years after New York’s Statue of Liberty. It is one-quarter of the size of the New York statue.
Admission to Paris’ Statue of Liberty is free.
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Nepal’s Wildlife, Temples & Vistas Photo Tour is 14 days long while Bhutan’s Culture, Colors & Countryside Photo Tour is 13 days. The truly adventurous will combine both trips into a month-long extravaganza of exploring Southeast Asia.
Each trip is capped at eight (8) guests and we will be accompanied by a local guide as well as a driver when needed. This leaves me free to help you with your photography and editing skills. Currently four (4) spots on both tours are booked.
Starting in Nepal, we’ll spend a number of days in and around Kathmandu discovering the pulse and life in this enchanting valley. UNESCO World Heritage Sites abound in the valley and we’ll be sure to visit at least six on this entire trip. Included in the price is a flight-seeing trip where you will be guaranteed a window seat for a close up view of the Himalayas without the need for trekking weeks on end. Then it is off to Pokhara where we’ll spend a few days before taking a drive through the lower mountains and foothills of Nepal. We’ll visit the birthplace of Buddha and Chitwan National Park for a chance to photograph rhinos and tigers, luck willing!
Bhutan’s adventure is also van-based and culture-centric. Thimphu is our starting point and it is the capital of Bhutan, boasting the fact that it does not contain a single stoplight. The pace is slower than Nepal and whereas Nepal sees a mix of buddhism and hinduism, Bhutan is predominately buddhist. Mountain passes and smaller towns, each with multiple temples and rivers, dot the countryside as we cover about half of the country’s width. Old fortifications, known as dzongs, exist as both seats of government and religion in each region and are rich in the country’s history. Timing of festivals is always in flux in Bhutan but our hope is to join in a celebration on this trip. Bhutan is known for measuring Gross National Happiness since 1972.
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Last week, Jackson junior Mallorie Metzger made school history by winning the 120-pound weight class at this year’s Class 1 District 1 Tournament.
Not only was it Metzger’s first district championship in her two-year wrestling career, but it was the second-ever individual district title in Indians girls wrestling history.
Fellow Jackson junior Kassie Hodges was the first Indian in program history to win a district championship as she did so last year wrestling at 137 pounds.
“I’m really glad because being a district champion was a goal I had really been working toward this season,” Mallorie said. “To finally do it feels pretty great. It’s a huge accomplishment.”
Metzger etched her name in Jackson’s record books by dominating the competition as she recorded three pinfalls, one major decision and won the championship bout by seven points.
“I was really trying to keep a good mindset — that was really the plan going into districts was to have a good mindset,” Metzger said. “Going out tough and fighting through exhaustion. If you get tired, sometimes you can hold back a little. Whenever I went in, I didn’t want to let that stop me.”
Mallorie (27-6) took on Poplar Bluff senior Alexis Rowland (36-12) for the 120-pound district title, which is the same wrestler she fell to by a score of 2-1 in the SEMO Conference Tournament Semifinals.
This time around Metzger beat Rowland 8-1 for the district championship, and Mallorie credits winning the match in large margin by doing what Jackson head coach Steve Wachter calls “breaking their personality.”
“I knew I could wear her out, and breaking their personality kind of changes their game,” Mallorie explained. “At conference, I feel like my mindset wasn’t where I needed it to be, but with districts I stopped worrying and knew what I needed to do. We started talking about ‘win,’ which stands for what’s important now. That really did sink in for me, and I knew I could really beat her if I wanted to. I really did want to win, and then I did!”
On top of that, Metzger knew she had to be aggressive offensively by taking as many shot attempts as she could and constantly hand-fighting. Mallorie knew if she ever let down that it would end up bad for her since she would no longer be in control of the match.
“My strategy going in to wrestle her was to keep attacking because that eventually broke her,” Metzger said. “I don’t know if that really did happen for her, but I felt like she came out pretty heated in the beginning. Towards the end, she was getting really tired, and I think that’s because I was the one in control.”
To reach the title match, Metzger pinned Rolla sophomore Gracie Clayton (25-13) at the three-minute, seven-second mark in the semifinals.
Mallorie had one other match last three periods, which was her quarterfinal bout versus Northwest freshman Madyson Thomas (26-14). Metzger beat Thomas via major decision, 11-1, and before that she recorded back-to-back, first-round pins.
In the second round, it only took Metzger 21 seconds to pin Ste. Genevieve freshman Hollyn Zangaro (14-19), and before that in the first round she pinned Oakville sophomore Annalise Brown (9-13) at the 1:28-mark.
This week’s state championship wrestling meet will be the first-ever for Metzger, but she’s no stranger to competing at the state level. She’s done so in both cross country and track and field.
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Earthquake resistant design of buildings depends upon providing the building with strength, stiffness and inelastic deformation capacity which are great enough to withstand a given level of earthquake-generated force.
This is generally accomplished through the selection of an appropriate structural configuration and the careful detailing of structural members, such as beams and columns, and the connections between them.
But more advanced techniques for earthquake resistance is not to strengthen the building, but to reduce the earthquake-generated forces acting upon it.
Earthquake Resistant Design Techniques for Buildings and StructuresAmong the most important advanced techniques of earthquake resistant design and construction are:
- Base Isolation
- Energy Dissipation Devices
Base Isolation MethodA base isolated structure is supported by a series of bearing pads which are placed between the building and the building's foundation. (See Figure 1.) A variety of different types of base isolation bearing pads have now been developed. The bearing is very stiff and strong in the vertical direction, but flexible in the horizontal direction.
Figure 1: Base-Isolated and Fixed-Base Buildings
Earthquake Generated ForcesTo get a basic idea of how base isolation works, examine Figure 2. This shows an earthquake acting on both a base-isolated building and a conventional, fixed-base, building. As a result of an earthquake, the ground beneath each building begins to move. In Figure 2, it is shown moving to the left. Each building responds with movement which tends toward the right. The building undergoes displacement towards the right. The building's displacement in the direction opposite the ground motion is actually due to inertia. The inertial forces acting on a building are the most important of all those generated during an earthquake. It is important to know that the inertial forces which the building undergoes are proportional to the building's acceleration during ground motion. It is also important to realize that buildings don't actually shift in only one direction. Because of the complex nature of earthquake ground motion, the building actually tends to vibrate back and forth in varying directions.
Figure 2: Base-Isolated, Fixed-Base Buildings
Deformation and Damages to StructuresIn addition to displacing toward the right, the un-isolated building is also shown to be changing its shape-from a rectangle to a parallelogram. It is deforming. The primary cause of earthquake damage to buildings is the deformation which the building undergoes as a result of the inertial forces acting upon it.
Response of Base Isolated BuildingBy contrast, even though it too is displacing, the base-isolated building retains its original, rectangular shape. It is the lead-rubber bearings supporting the building that are deformed. The base-isolated building itself escapes the deformation and damage, which implies that the inertial forces acting on the base-isolated building have been reduced. Experiments and observations of base-isolated buildings in earthquakes have been shown to reduce building accelerations to as little as 1/4 of the acceleration of comparable fixed-base buildings, which each building undergoes as a percentage of gravity. As we noted above, inertial forces increase, and decrease, proportionally as acceleration increases or decreases. Acceleration is decreased because the base isolation system lengthens a building's period of vibration, the time it takes for the building to rock back and forth and then back again. And in general, structures with longer periods of vibration tend to reduce acceleration, while those with shorter periods tend to increase or amplify acceleration. Finally, since they are highly elastic, the rubber isolation bearings don't suffer any damage. But the lead plug in the middle of our example bearing experiences the same deformation as the rubber. However, it generates heat. In other words, the lead plug reduces, or dissipates, the energy of motion, i.e., kinetic energy--by converting that energy into heat. And by reducing the energy entering the building, it helps to slow and eventually stop the building's vibrations sooner than would otherwise be the case, in other words, it damps the building's vibrations.
Energy Dissipation DevicesThe second of the major new techniques for improving the earthquake resistance of buildings also relies upon damping and energy dissipation, but it greatly extends the damping and energy dissipation provided by lead-rubber bearings. As we've said, a certain amount of vibration energy is transferred to the building by earthquake ground motion. Buildings themselves do possess an inherent ability to dissipate, or damp, this energy. However, the capacity of buildings to dissipate energy before they begin to suffer deformation and damage is quite limited. The building will dissipate energy either by undergoing large scale movement or sustaining increased internal strains in elements such as the building's columns and beams. Both of these eventually result in varying degrees of damage. So, by equipping a building with additional devices which have high damping capacity, we can greatly decrease the seismic energy entering the building, and thus decrease building damage. Accordingly, a wide range of energy dissipation devices have been developed and are now being installed in real buildings. Energy dissipation devices are also often called damping devices. The large number of damping devices that have been developed can be grouped into three broad categories:
- Friction Dampers: these utilize frictional forces to dissipate energy
- Metallic Dampers : utilize the deformation of metal elements within the damper
- Viscoelastic Dampers : utilize the controlled shearing of solids
- Viscous Dampers: utilized the forced movement (orificing) of fluids within the damper
Fluid Viscous DampersGeneral principles of damping devices are illustrated through Fluid Viscous damper. Following section, describes the basic characteristics of fluid viscous dampers, the process of developing and testing them, and the installation of fluid viscous dampers in an actual building to make it more earthquake resistant.
Damping Devices and Bracing SystemsDamping devices are usually installed as part of bracing systems. Figure 3 shows one type of damper-brace arrangement, with one end attached to a column and one end attached to a floor beam. Primarily, this arrangement provides the column with additional support. Most earthquake ground motion is in a horizontal direction; so, it is a building's columns which normally undergo the most displacement relative to the motion of the ground. Figure 3 also shows the damping device installed as part of the bracing system and gives some idea of its action.
Figure 3: Damping Device Installed with Brace
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Before retirement I reached the position of Deputy Principal in a large local primary school in a regional town 160 kms south of Sydney. I hold the degrees of B.A M.Ed.Admin Grad Dip Aboriginal Studies. I continued to teach as a casual for 15 years after retiirement as I had had a very varied educational career that included teaching overseas and working for the Department of Education in Inservice Education and Curriculum Development.
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Those little kewpie doll tattoos are just so loveable, aren’t they? He is always smiling, even in the darkest of times. Kewpie is always happy just to be a part of your skin. However innocuous he is, the Kewpie doll tattoo symbolism is a very powerful image to add to your collection.
The Kewpie doll tattoo symbolism is always portrayed as this free-loving infant. He is an archetypal entity, a deity, to be exact. Kewpie, being short for “Cupid“, the Greek God of Love. He also commonly known as “Eros.” However, Kewpie is far from being “erotic.” The kind of love we are talking about here when it comes to Kewpie, is στοργή (storge). This kind of love is more closely associated with “affection“.
Anyway, to understand Kewpie doll Symbolism more we have to go back to his origins.
Origin of the Kewpie Doll:
Kewpie started out as a comic strip at the beginning of the twentieth century. However, with Kewpies growing popularity he was eventually developed into a doll to be sold mass market. It is where the idiom, “to win a Kewpie doll”, comes from which means: to get a modest prize.
Over the years Kewpies image would be so heavily engrained int the American psyche that he would eventually be developed into a tattoo. However, like the Greek portrayal of Cupid, “Kewpie” would also adopt the ability to take on multiple forms.
Kewpie Tattoo Description & Symbolism
Cupie is drawn as being Cupid (except without wings).
Of Course no longer being a God sort of brings him down to earth…if you catch my drift.
Kewpie gets to be the go-between for God and Man.
The Kewpie tattoo should be placed on the lower back. However, the place for him is not directly in the middle of the “zone of sexuality” commonly known as the “tramp stamp.”
- Childhood innocence/modesty
- Fertility (due to the origin of eros)
- Lightness and strength
- Epicurean enjoyment
The Kewpie tattoo is just fun, besides, times go bad. Kewpie reminds us to keep a childish sense of joy.
Babies are a Powerful Symbolic Force:
Babies in Scifi:
The baby at the end of 2001 Space Odyssey represents new beginnings. He also represented the next stage in human evolution.
The Child is Nietzsche’s third metamorphosis.
Sometimes we run into life’s difficulties. To become a child, Nietzsche proclaims, means to once again realize (as an adult) the seriousness one had as a child at play.
In Conclusion to Kewpie Tattoo Symbolism:
A child-like spirit is essential to a persons well-being. As Nietzsche says: “is innocence and forgetting, a new beginning, a sport, a self-propelling wheel, a Sacred Yes (Zarathustra, 55).
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The city of Cincinnati is preparing for another round of snow and ice this weekend after police reported more than 37 car accidents Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
The crews are due to start reporting on Saturday evening at 7 p.m., spokeswoman Holly Stutz Smith told The Enquirer. The crews will work 12-hour shifts “for the duration of the winter event”.
“As shown, the weather conditions on Thursday are mixed and in preparation for the Cincinnati Department of Public Service, the company is ready to adjust its personnel and operational plans accordingly,” the city officials wrote in a statement.
It took longer than expected to clear the snow. Cincinnati police called it “smoother than Clark Griswald’s non-chlorine silicon-based kitchen lubricant” due to staffing problems at the city’s Department of Public Services. A third of the city’s salt truck drivers suffer from a COVID-19-related illness or exposure quarantine, Smith said.
“With the standard compliment of 70 drivers currently down to 47 drivers due to COVID-19-related illnesses or exposure quarantine, the staff shortage has had an impact on our pace,” the city said in a statement. “However, DPS is working within its resources to treat dangerous roads as quickly as possible. We value the public’s patience in dealing with the changing road conditions.”
This weekend, Cincinnati will have 54 CDL snow trucks and 23 CDL pickups with snow plows attached for snow removal, Smith said.
The city activated its snow response efforts at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, and the streets were pre-treated with rock salt.
However, these methods proved ineffective when wet snow began to fall around 6 p.m., washing away the pretreatment and freezing it again at the 20-degree temperatures. This left roads and bridges icy and slippery for drivers on Thursday morning.
At 9 a.m. on Thursday morning, Cincinnati police were still listing traffic problems across the city: A vehicle drove into a building, a police cruiser was hit and a water pipeline break was taken caused cars to get stuck in the ice.
Police started a car accident reporting process requiring drivers involved in non-injured accidents to share information and, if possible, to report the incident to one of the police districts. This procedure was overturned on Thursday after 8 p.m.
Multiple school districts closed, virtual for the day or delayed start times Thursday and Friday due to slippery roads.
The city workers treated the streets in the region all Thursday and introduced calcium chloride in addition to rock salt.
The National Meteorological Service predicts a 100% chance of precipitation on Saturday evening, with 1 to 3 inches of snow accumulation possible. Greater amounts of snow are expected in Dayton and further north. Snow will be forecast until Monday.
City officials posted a notice on Friday urging residents to exercise caution while driving during winter events.
“At low temperatures, slippery spots are possible in areas prone to black ice – including bridges, tunnels, hills and underpasses,” the statement said.
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Tampa Bay Rays outfielder, Randy Arozarena, is the subject of an MLB investigation stemming from an alleged violent incident in Mexico involving the mother of his child and the woman’s father.
25-year-old Arozarena was reportedly detained at the woman’s home, according to local media outlets.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports Arozarena “allegedly tried to take his daughter from her mother and assaulted the woman’s father.”
Reports out of Mexico indicate Arozarena showed up to the home with gifts for his daughter — but things went awry when he arrived and he allegedly tried to take the child from the house without permission from the mother.
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Video has surfaced allegedly showing a standoff between Arozarena and neighbors — while Arozarena is holding a child.
Mexican authorities have said they will release more information about the case in the coming days. In the meantime, MLB has officially launched an investigation to gather information.
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Shares of the popular home/office supplies retailer, Staples, spiked almost 12 percent—to $9.68—in late morning trading on Tuesday on the heels of a potential sale. The company, of course, has been struggling to keep pace with the market, particularly following a federal judge blocking the company from merging with the smaller competitor, Office Depot, over antitrust issues. This, of course, saw both brands losing ground in the market with Staples falling to its lowest share price in two decades: $7.75.
Staples had made this initial offer (to buy Office Depot, a company which had only a few years before absorbed competitor OfficeMax) in a cash-and-stock deal worth $5.5 billion. Former Staple’s CEO Ron Sargent had argued to shelve the government’s anti-trust concerns because Amazon was already a major force in business services.
Now, this was not the company’s only speed bump. Overall, the company’s stock fell 46.22 percent in 2015, slipping another 4.44 percent last year.
No. Probably not; you would rather save a few bucks and wait a couple days.
And Staples knows this, too. The company has made a successful shift to the web and now earns more than 65 percent of its $18 billion in annual sales—and roughly 75 percent of its profits—from orders placed through the online portal. Here’s a surprising nugget: Staples is actually the fifth largest seller of online goods (followed by, in order: Amazon.com, Apple, Dell, and Wal-Mart Stores).
But for now, this sale may be only speculative. For example, Fitch Ratings senior director of US Corporates David Silverman notes, “There’s no obvious buyer for Staples among retailers and office supply manufacturers given Staples’ size, the secular challenges facing the segment and the failed deal history with Office Depot. Given those challenges, it seems more like a potential buyer would be a financial investor with the resources to make a large purchase.”
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Rock lobsters are a valuable and sought after seafood around the world but historically it has proven impossible to produce lobster seed stock in commercial hatcheries. In a breakthrough for aquaculture, the ARC Research Hub for Commercial Development of Rock Lobster Culture Systems has closed the lifecycle and developed unique aquaculture systems for mass production of lobster seed stock.
Australian companies are being offered the opportunity to collaborate with the University of Tasmania to scale-up and commercialise its innovative rock lobster aquaculture systems and related technologies.
The University of Tasmania’s Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research), Professor Brigid Heywood, said the research is particularly advanced with the tropical rock lobster species, Panulirus ornatus.
“This breakthrough has created exciting commercial opportunities for Australian companies interested in establishing rock lobster aquaculture ventures.
“Importantly, it also opens the door for other species that can benefit from our advances in hatchery systems design, nutrition and disease control.”
The Director of the research programme, Associate Professor Greg Smith, said the technology had been transferred to a commercial vehicle and researchers are keen to partner with others to trial the process in pilot commercial facilities.
“This world leading science, developed from over seventeen years of lobster research, has significantly reduced disease, shortened larval duration, and overcome long standing density and metamorphosis challenges.
“While further research will optimise commercial benefits and allow us to scale-up, we have demonstrated our hatchery process in mass rearing tanks which can annually produce tens of thousands of juveniles suitable for stocking commercial grow-out facilities.”
The University of Tasmania is now seeking partnerships with Australian companies to participate in the Research Hub, and invites expressions of interest from potential industry partners in developing a pilot commercial rock lobster hatchery, trialling use of the technology for slipper lobster, western rock lobster and crabs, or evaluating the suitability of the lobster feed formulation for other established aquaculture species.
The new Partner Organisations selected to join the Research Hub will benefit from access to the research capacity of the world leaders in lobster aquaculture and the funding leverage secured via the Australian Research Council’s Industrial Transformation Research Programme.
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NASHVILLE, TN – The recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain have shocked the nation and brought increased attention to the national epidemic of depression. With the U.S. suicide rate now at a 30-year high, countless individuals are trapped under the weight of depression and searching for answers.
Author and speaker Patty Mason has first-hand experience with depression and a keen understanding of how it can lead to contemplating taking one’s own life. She also knows what it takes to break free of it.
“As a young wife and mother of three, I had everything this world values, yet I was constantly battling with depression. It finally got so bad that I became convinced my family would be better off without me, and I planned to take my life,” said Mason, founder of Liberty In Christ Ministries.
In her book Finally Free: Breaking the Bonds of Depression Without Drugs, Mason recounts her personal story of battling with depression to the point of suicide, and explains how she found hope and healing through Jesus Christ. She also offers practical tips on how to handle a depressed loved one.
“For a long time, I wore a mask that told the world I had it all, when inwardly I was dying. Even accomplishments left me feeling empty. But I had an image that I had it all together, and I didn’t want anyone to look down on me.”
More than 20 years later, Mason’s message is simple: If you are suffering from depression there is hope.
“I am living proof that God can and will redeem a harmful past in order to give hope to others. Our hope, our joy and our victory is only in Jesus Christ.”
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This week I’ve spent too much time thinking about controversial topics. Brad is well aware of this. In our collaborative partnership, I’ve uncharacteristically been the initiator of calls that end with long discussions on the day’s hot topic. (Normally Brad is the one bugging me with ideas.) In the sports world, the particular topic that everyone seems to be tweeting, Facebooking, or talking about is transgender athlete Lia Thomas competing at the NCAA championships, which seems to boil down to a tug of war between fairness in sport and inclusion and equality.
Don’t worry, this isn’t my hot take on the topic. I don’t have one. There are no good answers. Instead, it’s about how we handle controversial topics. It could be gun-control, abortion, covid policies, or whatever else gets people riled up. When such topics arise in online and offline dialogue, a particular pattern follows. We get fired up, stake claim to our side, and in doing so simplify or avoid the actual hard and messy details. This leads to frustration, and of course zero understanding or progress. We all do it. The question is why?
Let’s look to a concrete place for answers. Consider the case of someone immigrating to a new country. They are accustomed to certain values and behaviors. How they act, eat, talk, and work are all heavily influenced by the culture they grew up in. Now, they find themselves in a new and foreign place with different norms and maybe even different values. As they adapt to their new country, how do they make sense of their place? How do their children understand their heritage and the only place they’ve ever lived?
They essentially have multiple identities. All are seemingly important. All are pulling them in different directions at the same time.
Research shows there are three ways in which people who find themselves with multiple cultural identities handle such a situation: they categorize, compartmentalize, or integrate their cultural identities. Categorization is when they try to avoid conflict, picking one culture as the dominant one. Compartmentalization means they separate; for example, around family, they act in accordance with their heritage, around their schoolmates, they act like their peers in their new country. Integration is when they make sense of the complexity. They acknowledge the differences in cultures but also see similarities. They reconcile and make sense. Choosing ‘both and…”
Now, let’s apply that same line of thinking to other points of conflict in life. Where one part of our identity buts up against another. Or where one desire or need seems to conflict with another.
How do we deal with difficult topics that seemingly force us to take a stand? We either categorize or compartmentalize. When we categorize, we take the dominant stand. We say we are for X, Y, or Z, and simply ignore anything that might contradict that view. We are a Yankees fan, even if their star tests positive for steroids or cheating.
Or we compartmentalize. We may recognize and even identify with different sides, but we keep them separate. The you at church, at work, and at home are often kept separate. Teenagers are masters of compartmentalization. They show up to church or synagogue or the mosque acting like angels, treat their friends or teacher or coach with kind regard, and then are a rebel at home. Compartmentalization allows us to avoid discrepancies.
Most of the time, we choose the easy way out. We compartmentalize or categorize. We avoid or separate. What we need more is the final way to adapt, integration. Research shows that multicultural individuals who are able to integrate have higher levels of psychological well-being and a greater sense of coherence.
Integration means dealing with the thing. It means seeing the similarities between various ideas or identities, while also recognizing where they differ. It’s trying to see the whole picture, with all of the nuance we can muster. It’s being able to sit with conflicts, not jumping in to defend, and recognizing that life is a lot messier than we realize. Integration doesn’t mean we don’t stand for anything, that we don’t identify with a group, idea, or place. As with the original example of immigrants, integration means “that while people adapt as they move from one cultural context to another, they still feel that they belong to all their cultural groups.”
How do we integrate? It requires three skills:
- Acknowledging the nuance and complexity. That multiple viewpoints are available.
- Accepting the differences, and looking for similarities.
- Making sense of the contradictions, and where we may stand based on our values.
In other words, we can simplify or separate to avoid dealing with the thing. We can make all controversies seem like good versus evil. Or we can accept, reconcile, and integrate. We can deal with the reality of the thing, not just the simplified version presented to us. But doing so requires sitting with discomfort and not jumping down each other’s throats. We must understand that even in the most straightforward debates, there’s more nuance underneath.
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Every year around January first, a popular notion of getting just a percent or two better every day spreads far and wide. It sounds great, but it’s often unrealistic, especially if you are already skilled to begin with.
For example, try telling these people to get just a percent or two better every day:
- Someone who deadlifts 500lbs.
- Someone who runs a 2:10 marathon.
- Someone who writes beautiful essays.
- Someone who develops impeccable code.
Not gonna happen.
A more accurate description of progress looks something like this: When you are brand new to an activity, you might get 100 percent better every day. As your skill level increases, the gains will become more incremental—ten percent, five percent, one percent, half a percent, a quarter of a percent, and so on. Eventually, the gains will be so small you can’t even observe them. At this point, you might find yourself on a plateau for a few days, weeks, maybe even months. And then suddenly, you breakthrough.
In other words, progress is non-linear.
The implication of this truth is both simple and significant: If you are addicted to visible progress you will not last very long in whatever pursuit you do. This is a big reason so many people burnout after the honeymoon phase of trying something new.
The more skilled you get at a given pursuit the more important it becomes to release from attachment to acute progress. It also becomes increasingly important to find joy in the work itself, and the community in which you do it. That’s the stuff that will keep you coming back for more over the long-haul, providing nourishment and motivation to show up when you are stuck and providing gravity to keep you grounded when you succeed.
Keep pounding the stone. Some days nothing happens, some days it cracks open.
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Kidney stones are small hard stones that form in the kidneys and causes extreme discomfort until they pass through. Most people are willing to try anything to pass a kidney stone quickly. The pain caused by passing a kidney stone is often compared to childbirth. Before making any assumptions about your diagnosis, check with your doctor to confirm that your pain is indeed associated with a kidney stone.
Kidney stones (nephrolithiasis) are small hard deposits of minerals that form inside your kidneys. These minerals are common in urine but will form into stones when they become more concentrated.
Calcium stones are the most common, but other types include uric acid stones, struvite infection stones, and cystine stones. It is important to have the stone tested after it has passed to determine what type it was.
There are many reasons why some people are prone to develop kidney stones:
Men are significantly more likely to develop kidney stones than women.
Kidney stones range in size, from a grain of salt to a golf ball. Small ones can pass without any discomfort. If a stone blocks the flow of urine, or moves slowly through your system, it can cause extreme pain and inflammation. Symptoms may include:
People experiencing any of the symptoms listed above are advised to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Doctors may want to perform an X-ray, an ultrasound or a CT scan to determine the size and position of the stone. If a stone is large, it will be more difficult to pass. You may also be asked to provide a urine sample for testing.
Doctors often provide painkillers to help patients manage discomfort and pain. They may also prescribe tamsulosin. This medication helps to relax the ureters, the tubes between the kidneys and bladder, to help the body to pass the stone through.
Always follow the instructions of the doctor when taking medications, including the appropriate dose and frequency.
Often patients will be instructed to wait for the stone to pass at home, assuming it is small enough to pass and no infection is present. Drinking lots of fluids, particularly water, will help to flush the stone out more quickly. It is recommended to drink enough water that urine appears as pale or clear in color. Stones can sometimes take as long as four to six weeks to pass through, as long as the discomfort is manageable.
In cases where a kidney stone is large, infection is present, or there is a urine blockage, doctors may recommend surgery. Many of the options available are minimally invasive with short recovery times. These include:
Kidney stones seem to develop out of nowhere and cause sudden intense pain. It can be frustrating to be told that the only treatment is to wait. However, by following the instructions of your doctor, and by monitoring your urine output, the stones will eventually pass. In many cases, pain is not present during the entire process. Stay in touch with your doctor if you continue to have unbearable symptoms or are concerned about the lack of progress.
Most patients would agree that one kidney stone was more than enough. Prevention of future stones is possible with some small lifestyle changes:
Once the stone has moved through your system and into your bladder, the pain will likely subside very quickly. Just be sure to keep up the good habits of drinking lots of fluids and eating healthy food to ensure that new stones do not develop. It's always a good feeling to know your body is recovering and that you've learned how to quickly pass a kidney stone. | <urn:uuid:3e40e2d4-22f4-4646-95b9-c94f52e4eefa> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://thehabitat.com/life/how-to-pass-a-kidney-stone-quickly/ | 2023-09-24T23:11:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.968895 | 710 |
The summer heat makes us sweat. When we sweat, we lose moisture (as well as nutrients, like potassium and sodium). When this happens, we are prone to symptoms of dehydration. The symptoms can be as obvious as feeling thirsty or, in some cases, more ambiguous. You can experience anything from hunger to a dull headache to lethargy. It generally becomes clear around midday if your internal ocean is drying up.
In other words, it’s really important to monitor your water intake, especially in summer, to keep your body quenched and cooled. The minute you start to feel thirsty (or any symptom), you’re already dehydrated. So the key is to continually replenish your body with enough water, as well as electrolyte-rich fruits and veggies, to keep dehydration at bay. And to avoid drinks and foods that actually count against your daily intake, such as caffeinated beverages, processed snacks and sugar.
The first thing I do when I wake up is pour myself a glass of water and start drinking it as I get ready for work. Or I take a water bottle with me as I walk the dog, so I know by the time I get home I have had 3 glasses of water.
How much water should you drink? The general rule is half of your body weight in ounces. So if you weigh 150 pounds, you should aim for 75 ounces or about 9 cups. Some other factors to consider are activity levels, climate and location. Those who exercise daily or live in dry, hot areas may need more. If you find that you’re drinking plenty but are still thirsty, add a pinch of good-quality sea salt to your water.
In addition to drinking H2O throughout the day, you can also add in foods that hydrate. These are beneficial because they contain fiber to help you feel full AND have a high-water content and natural electrolytes. These foods help our bodies use the water, instead of keeping you in the bathroom all day!
5 Hydrating Foods You Should Eat All Summer
- Watermelon: It’s all in the name! This juicy summer fruit is dripping with water—about 92%, in fact. Plus, it’s an excellent source of lycopene, a phytonutrient, and vitamin C. Above all, it’s a favorite for pool parties!
- Cucumber: A spa-worthy vegetable that’s fun to eat on its own or mixed in salads, grain dishes and smoothies. Cucumbers are known for their healing, detoxifying and cooling affects. Enjoy them raw—and save a few slices for soothing your tired eyes. If you dont like the taste of your water, adding a few slices of cucumber is a nice way to naturally add flavor.
- Celery: Packed with water and fiber, this vegetable also contains sodium, which can be lost through sweat. Snack on a few raw sticks or try it topped with almond butter and raisins. The added protein makes this a smart choice pre- or post-workout.
- Bell Peppers: According to Joe Cross (of Reboot with Joe), red, yellow and orange peppers—as well as other fruits and vegetables in this color wheel—contain potassium, an important electrolyte for keeping muscle cramps away. Enjoy this crispy, versatile veggie raw, sautéed or stuffed.
- Leafy Greens: Full of chlorophyll and rich in magnesium, calcium and antioxidants, be sure to have a serving of greens with every meal. Spinach salads, green juices, and raw broccoli florets are satisfying, healthy and hydrating.
A great way to get a bunch of these foods into your diet is to make a smoothie…..
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Sep 26 Mellow Lily
Sep 27 Tom Green
Sep 28 Tom Green
Sep 29 Matt Dickson
Sep 30 - Oct 1 MAG Artists Studio Tour
Oct 7 - 8 Crown & Pumpkin Studio Tour
Oct 7 - 8 Expressions of Art
Oct 21 Fleetwood Mac Mania
Nov 4 - 5 Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show
- Diana Jackson — Eclectic Creativity
- Paddle and Parade Partyin Lanark Highlands Free Event with Special Guest Appearance by Sarah Harmer
- It’s Time to Hitthe Back Roads! North Frontenac Back Roads Studio Tour
- Fibrefest: A Festival of the Fibre Arts
- Westporch Festival 2023
- Sundance Artisan Show Free Outdoor Show on Labour Day Weekend
- Spirits of theCounting House Paranormal Investigations at the Museum…
- Friends of MMPLFall Book Sale
- Learn Again in Almonte this Autumn
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Any longtime reader of the blog knows how much I love Amherst College, having graduated from there in 1994. For the second time in recent years, I’ll be getting to head back there in a more professorial role. I’ll be meeting with a lot of pre-med students, talking in a health economics class, and giving a talk on Thursday evening.
That’s what this post is about. I’ll be giving a talk on “Evidence Based Health Policy: An Unfortunately Elusive Goal” at the Loeb Center, College Hall, Events Room from 7:30 to 8:30 PM on Thursday, March 23. If you’re anywhere nearby, you should come! | <urn:uuid:0108bdc4-4447-4686-8d20-adb14724f116> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://theincidentaleconomist.com/wordpress/ill-be-speaking-at-amherst-college-on-thursday/ | 2023-09-24T23:21:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.938479 | 150 |
Supermodel and sister to Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, stepped out of The Bowery Hotel in New York City a little while ago for a night out with some friends. I almost didn’t recognise her with her hair that curly! It’s a new look for her that I actually quite like.
For her outfit, Bella decided to go down the double denim route. She paired the Vetements Straight Leg Red Stripe Jeans with a matching Black Denim Jacket which was layered over a graphic t-shirt. She finished it off with some white ankle boots, a black and white bag, a fishnet choker, and some sunglasses.
If you think these jeans look familiar, that’s because we saw model Stella Maxwell wearing the Vetements Straight Leg Red Stripe Jeans too! That was back during fashion month and she styled them quite similarly with a black jacket. I’ve always thought these jeans were extremely cool as Vetements is known to push the boundaries with fashion, but I wouldn’t say they would suit everyone. You definitely need a confident and fun dress sense to pull them off in my opinion. Do you think Bella Hadid wore them well?
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Servings: 8 scoops
- Put all ingredients into blender and blend for 1-2 minutes. Pour mixture into your ice cream maker and turn on for about 20 minutes.
- Transfer soft ice cream into a freezer container. Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- This ice cream keeps in the freezer for up to 2 weeks…if it lasts.
- As a side note…most sugar alcohols tend to ice up when frozen (which in my opinion is why Halo Ice cream is so icy).
Serving: 1g | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg
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Revenue generation can never be denied as not one of the most important goals of the other minor goals or milestones set for oneself.
How to increase or grow your revenue?
There are certain ways of doing so in the most effective way ever. Below we have stated some of the main ways and tips on how to increase your revenue generation but while being on the topic you should know that one of the ways also is cutting off the extra expenditures out of your budget.
Marketing is another name for brand awareness and this is possible with this strategy you should try to put up advertisements and other forms of awareness campaigns on every possible media of making it common among the public so that they can get to know the niche and importance of your product.
Better relationship with customers
The audience and a brand should always have a connection that is built on trust and dependability. The easier the means of communication, the better will individuals feel about their relationship with your firm. It is crucial that individuals feel at ease while considering or attempting to contact your reps via any of the platforms you have offered as possibilities. In order to serve their audience and provide them the time and attention they require, people select companies that are consistently dependable and available around-the-clock.
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Conventional methods are now old and not really applicable everywhere in every field of life. Life is becoming more and more modern with every passing day and not only that rather I must state that with every passing minute, the world is also becoming more and more successful and advanced. With every advancement, it is important for us too to find new and newer and advance and more advanced methods of doing things. The same case is here, you should focus in finding new ways of manufacturing your custom reed diffuser boxes.
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French Elections 2022: Countering Fundamentalism and Impressing the Far-Right
The French Presidential elections, due in April 2022 is hardly a year away. The incumbent President Emmanuel Macron is the front-runner this does not mean that his path to re-election will be smooth and he won’t face any obstacles in the next year’s runoff. Even though the opposition has still not recovered from the loss they suffered in 2017 when Macron shattered the political establishment, Marine Le Pen, a far-right leader who has been the most powerful challenger to Macron is now performing well in the polls. And the French people have also proved through the last two elections that being the incumbent is not necessarily to a candidate’s advantage.
The challenges to be faced
President Macron is going to face a lot of burden due to the raging Corona Virus crisis and the recent resurgence of Islamist fundamentalism, to retain his seat in the Elysée Presidential Palace. Even after winning President Macron will have to prove himself by discharging various responsibilities such as getting the vaccination campaign back on track as France’s vaccination efforts kicked off poorly as compared to other EU countries and if the French government under the Macron administration is not able to fight against the Corona Virus crisis, discontent will surely rise against Macron’s administration.
Another major challenge to retain the presidency is to perform decently at the regional elections planned for June. The election which will decide the heads of the 26 French regions, will mark a political milestone just a year ahead of the presidential election. President Macron’s party which was created from scratch in 2017, did not perform well in the last local elections and the Mayoral elections where its opponents enjoyed an unshakable party structure.
Other than these two obstacles the incumbent French President will also face the challenge to reboot the economy. The French economy has tremendously deteriorated, this has in turn affected many sectors due to the ongoing pandemic and the unemployment has also increased to a great extent. A significant part of Macron’s popularity will also depend on the impact of his government’s recovery plan to fight this situation. Apart from these challenges, the tension around the security bill, the fight against radical Islam, social unrest after nearly a year of successive lockdowns and a bleak economic forecast, or maybe the emergence of an anti-system candidate outside the traditional political ranks are some of the other obstacles which Macron’s administration may face.
Radical Islam- A soft target
The fight against Radical Islam is a soft target for the next years presidential elections not only for the incumbent French President but also for his opponent Marine Le Pen as this sensitive issue would increase their vote bank by getting the support of the far-right French population after a wave of terror attacks in the fall. President Macron is all set to work on this agenda, to increase his support base among the French citizen by purposefully targeting radical Islam in the name of some terror attacks conducted by a few radical extremists. After a series of terrorist attacks in the fall, President Macron vowed to fight terrorism and radical Islam with a renewed intensity which is quite a good strategy to win the support of the majority, which will ultimately give him victory in the upcoming presidential elections.
Recently, France’s National Assembly passed an anti-radicalism bill titled “Supporting respect for the principles of the Republic” which aims to strengthen the government’s oversight of mosques and religious schools, crackdown polygamy and forced marriages and other such measures aimed at rooting out Islamic radicalism. The bill has long been a part of Emmanuel Macron’s broader agenda to fight extremism which has gained added urgency after the series of terrorist attacks in the fall of last year when a French teacher, Samuel Paty was beheaded by the radical Islamist for showing the caricatures of Prophet Mohammed and three people were killed during a Knife attack at the Nice basilica.
According to President Macron, efforts are also needed to protect French values such as gender equality and secularism from encroaching on fundamentalism in some communities which have been his landmark project. But according to the majority of the French Muslim population, there are enough laws already to fight terrorism and the draft law limits their religious freedom and unfairly targets their community. This draft legislation can be seen as a political ploy to win the support of the conservative and far-right population ahead of next year’s presidential election.
A challenging runoff
Marine Le Pen a long-time far-right nemesis of President Macron, despite losing two elections she has never taken her eye off the presidency. Ms Marine is making waves in the polls ahead of next year’s presidential election, she has never been so closer to seizing power in France than she is now. Even after having a low profile in recent months, she has a reason to be confident enough because of the strategy of divide and rule that she has adopted to get the support of the far-right population which constitutes the majority.
In recent months where Le Pen has struggled to find a voice because of the French government occupying most of the political space due to the Corona Virus crisis. Despite these early polls show her not only reaching a run-off round against President Emmanuel Macron in the 2022 election but also winning a larger share of votes than ever before. The strategy to target radical Islam has really helped her a lot but at the same time, it has increased the level of competition in the 2022 elections. But this can be seen as a disadvantage for President Macron and his allies who are now suspicious of the tactical voting which has always worked to keep Ms Marine out of the highest office.
Marine Le Pen was accused by Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin of being soft on radical Islam even after being a far-right leader. The statement is clearly a strategy to portray the government as tougher than the far-right leader in tackling Islamic extremism. Countering this statement, Le Pen criticized the bill as too weak and according to her National Rally party’s vice-president Jordan Bardella, the legislation mentions neither Muslim nor Islam by name and thus misses its target because it is not very effective in countering radical Islamist ideology directly. Thus, one can say fighting radical Islam has become a soft target to expand the support base in the upcoming elections as religion has always been a sensitive issue in politics and both President Macron and Ms Marine Le Pen are following the same strategy of divide and rule, and it will be exciting to see who would be able to win this runoff on religious lines.
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I have spent 3 years and 7 months (and counting) of my life breastfeeding. With the first, I was working full time and I pumped like it was my actual job, filling up that deep freezer. Pumping with my second child proved to be more challenging as my pump required me to sit near an outlet, and my oldest still wanted to play. Fast forward to baby 3, who subsequently found himself in the NICU and required me to pump. In desperation and in need of a quick solution, I ordered a wearable (and affordable) breast pump from amazon and it was a game changer in terms of pumping, staying productive and available for my kids. I had an alarm for every 3 hours reminding me to pump into the 2 ounce bottles the NICU gave me.
Being in the NICU, gave me a greater appreciation for all that goes into taking care of these babies. While I was able to provide my own breastmilk for my baby, I realized I had lots of milk to spare for other babies as well. I always knew Ochsner Lafayette General was a drop off site for breastmilk donations, but never went through the process until now.
Fill out the interest form on the Mother’s Milk Bank (MMB) website. You will receive an email stating the New Orleans office is the Louisiana main office and they will either contact you, or you can call them at 504-703-6455.
Complete the phone interview by answering some basic questions such as are you taking any medication, where and how do you store your breastmilk, when was your baby born, and general health questions.
Fill out the donor packet that will be sent via email after the phone interview. This goes into greater depth regarding your health, sign a form stating you agree to notify the MMB of any health changes, and comply with proper storage, and HIPPA form so they can contact your OB.
Once they have reviewed your packet and gotten any information needed from the OB, they will contact you via email to complete your lab work done through LabCorp (costs covered by MMB). This is the last step before getting approval to donate.
Donate your milk once you get your approval! You’ll get your own donor ID number to include in your donation drop off bag.
My Personal Frequently Asked Questions:
Does the MMB provide storage containers?
Yes, you can either pick some up from Ochsner Lafayette General if they have extra available or request to have some shipped to you from the New Orleans location. However, you can also pump into any breastmilk storage bags available in stores. When we were discharged from the NICU, I continued to pump on a less rigorous schedule, still bagging 12 or more ounces a day. I use a variety of storage bags found in stores (Lansinoh, Up&Up, Nuk, Parent Choice), and filled to the 6 ounce line.
Can I donate breastmilk I pumped prior to getting approval and my donor ID?
Yes! So long as proper storage was followed and dates are filled out. MMB will accept milk that has been in a deep freezer for up to 9 months after being pumped, and will only accept milk pumped from a mother with an infant 10 months and younger. This is due to the compositional make up of the milk changing as the baby gets older. In fact, the process of being approved may take a few weeks, during which time (hopefully) your freezer is filling up! But if you find your freezer filled with milk and a weaning infant, don’t let your milk expire! Your milk may still be able to be donated!
Why does the application ask if I’ve pumped 100 ounces of milk?
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Gina Lollobrigida, who was nominated for three Golden Globe awards and a Bafta and one of the biggest stars of European cinema in the 1950s and ’60s, has died at the age of 95.
Lollobrigida died in a Rome clinic, her former lawyer Giulia Citani told the Reuters news agency.
Often described as “the most beautiful woman in the world”, the BBC reports, her films included Beat the Devil, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Crossed Swords.
She co-starred alongside the likes of Humphrey Bogart, Frank Sinatra, Rock Hudson and Errol Flynn.
Her career faded in the 1960s and she moved into photography and politics.
According to the report, Italy’s culture minister paid tribute, saying: “Her charm will remain eternal”.
Nicknamed La Lollo, she was one of the last surviving icons of the glory days of film, who Bogart said “made Marilyn Monroe look like Shirley Temple”.
Movie mogul Howard Hughes showered her with marriage proposals. Off camera, she enjoyed a feud with Sophia Loren, a fellow Italian star.
Loren was “very shocked and saddened” by the death of her one-time rival, a statement said.
Culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano wrote on Twitter: “Farewell to a diva of the silver screen, protagonist of more than half a century of Italian cinema history. Her charm will remain eternal.”
Luigina Lollobrigida was born on 4 July, 1927. The daughter of a furniture manufacturer, Gina spent her teenage years avoiding wartime bombing raids before studying sculpture at Rome’s Academy of Fine Arts.
A talent scout offered her an audition at Cinecitta – then the largest film studio in Europe and Italy’s thriving “Hollywood on the Tiber”.
Lollobrigida wasn’t keen. “I refused when they offered me my first role,” she recalled. “So, they said they would pay me a thousand lire. I told them my price was one million lire, thinking that would put a stop to the whole thing. But they said yes!”
In 1947, she entered the Miss Italia beauty pageant – a competition that launched many notable careers – and came third. Two years later, she married a Slovenian doctor, Milko Skofic.
Avoiding Hollywood, Gina worked in France and Italy – making films such as The Wayward Wife and Bread, Love and Dreams.
Her first English-language picture – opposite Bogart in John Huston’s Beat the Devil – was shot on the Amalfi coast, and was the beginning of a series of starring roles alongside the world’s most glamorous men.
In 1960, she moved to Canada – for lower taxes and a promise of legal status for her Yugoslav husband. One magazine gushed that it was “the most fetching argument ever advanced for liberal immigration policies”.
Her film career was slowing but there was still time to work with her favourite actor: Rock Hudson.
Her feud with Loren was coming on nicely. Egged on by her husband – the film producer Carlo Ponti – Loren had claimed she was “bustier” than Lollobrigida.
Gina hit back, saying Sophia could play peasants but never ladies. “We are as different as a fine racehorse and a goat,” she said.
Lollobrigida’s brief affair with heart transplant pioneer Christian Barnard spelled the end of her marriage. Divorce had just been legalised in Italy and she took early advantage.
“A woman at 20 is like ice,” she declared. “At 30 she is warm. At 40 she is hot. We are going up as men are going down.” She was certainly not short of admirers.
Prince Rainier of Monaco was one, in spite of his marriage to Grace Kelly. “He would make passes at me in front of her, in their home,” she claimed. “Obviously, I said no!”
Her last major film – alongside David Niven in King, Queen, Knave – came in 1972. There were tantrums on set and the production was halted three times for mysterious “eye problems”.
Lollobrigida took a few parts in American TV series – including Falcon’s Crest and Love Boat – but then reinvented herself as an artist.
In later life, she became reclusive. But – from time to time – she would hold court at her huge villa, with its flock of white storks, on Rome’s ancient Appian Way. She would glide down her magnificent staircase, bedecked in emeralds, to greet visiting journalists with her young lover. It was Sunset Boulevard come to life.
“I am only a film star,” she had a habit of saying in a full Norma Desmond purr, “because the public wanted me to be one.”
Gina Lollobrigida lived to an age at which memories of her glory days – as part of movie world royalty in the ’50s and ’60s – have grown dim. Few of her films are now regarded as classics.
But – in her time – she was one of the greats. Her life story was as exotic as any of the roles she played.
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Muzaffarabad Staff Report
Most active Franchise of Kashmir Premier League, Mirpur Royals starts their KPL Season 2 campaign with the win over Kotli Lions by six wickets.
At the Muzaffarabad Cricket Stadium, Royals’ captain Shoaib Malik won the toss & elected to bowl first against Lions. Bowlers bowled brialliantly upfront, sent three batters to the pavilion in the power play. Sarfaraz Ahmed only managed to score 24 runs of 26 balls. Hassan Khan smashed 18 balls 27 runs and Danish Aziz 51 of 43 balls. Fast bowler Zubair Khan Lodhi took two in the innings. Kotli finished with 151/6 in their alloted 20 overs.
In pursuit of 152 runs target, opener Hassan Nawaz and Mohammad Ikhlaq got out early. Ali Imran and Captain Shoaib Malik put up a great show and added 116 runs. Malik went for 48 while Ali Imran’s got out on 84 of 57 balls. Mirpur Royals chased down the 152 runs total with two balls to spare. Ali Imran declared man of the match on his brilliant Innings.
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Bach Prelude from Cello Suite N. 2. A very impressive performance by a mandola great virtuoso, Fabio Gallucci. This was recorded in a live performance at Tel Aviv Einav Culture Centre October 2012 and it is just great!
Bach Prelude from Cello Suite N. 2 – Mandola, Fabio Gallucci – tMt TV #89
I am a High School student in Greece, enjoying sun, sea and playing soccer and basketball with my friends. I love music and maths, and I am studying classical guitar and music theory at the Greek National Conservatoire and mandolin with my dad (guess you know that from the lessons!) My favourite piece of music is Fuga y Misterio, written by Astor Piazzola and performed by Avi Avital and hie friends! I am helping my dad writing posts for theMandolinTuner magazine about mandolin artists and orchestras, and it is great fun! | <urn:uuid:40191ca7-123f-46f4-abc5-aef824cf18ef> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://themandolintuner.com/bach-prelude-from-cello-suite-n-2-mandola-fabio-gallucci/ | 2023-09-25T00:45:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.942108 | 198 |
Thursday Satsng In-Person Viewing at TMC and Via Zoom: Food Sadhana: Part 1 with Gary Gran, CYT, DAy. – March 30, 2023
Thursday Satsang In-Person Viewing at TMC and Via Zoom – March 30, 2023
Food Sadhana: Part 1
Gary Gran, CYT, DAy.
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. CDT
6:00-7:00 p.m.: Gentle Hatha Yoga
7:00-7:30 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Swami Radha Bharati
7:30-8:30 p.m.: Food Sadhana: Part I with Gary Gran, CYT, DAy.
8:30 p.m.: Evening Prayers
8:40 p.m.: Snacks
Always a lively topic, join us for this discussion of food and diet practices. Rather than following a prescribed diet from outside, we’ll reflect on how to develop a diet that is personal, flexible, and intuitive. Part I will cover mindful eating and the elements of a balanced diet.
“The yoga approach to health is extremely simple, logical, and practical. It lays stress on the words Yuktahar viharasya – eating and living as they should be done. By simply studying one’s own capacity and learning how to regulate one’s dietary habits, external activities, and thinking process, it is possible for one to gain control over his life and remain healthy. This does not mean that one must do anything unnatural or impossible; there need not be restrictions, but given the information in these lessons, one can decide what is best for himself, and implement whatever changes he chooses, practicing them according to his own capacity.” – Swami Rama, A Practical Guide to Holistic Health, pp. 5-6
Gary Gran CYT, DAy. is a certified yoga teacher and Ayurvedic practitioner trained in the Himalayan tradition since the 1970s. He lives and practices in Tucson, Arizona with his wife Cynthia. He has published more than seventy articles on Ayurveda and yoga. His blog is ayurvedalessons.com. | <urn:uuid:c0241951-e989-4685-a2fe-032bf42715fc> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://themeditationcenter.org/thursday-satsng-in-person-viewing-at-tmc-and-via-zoom-food-sadhana-part-1-with-gary-gran-cytday-march-30-2023/ | 2023-09-24T23:17:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.924558 | 472 |
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“I cry and/or feel sad every day and I’m not even sure why.”
While there are beautiful moments in becoming a mother, there can be a lot of really difficult ones too.
I can’t sleep at night even when the baby is asleep.
While it’s common to worry about the health and well-being of the baby, your sleep is just as important.
I feel so overwhelmed by motherhood.
Becoming a mother IS overwhelming. It’s all brand new – and no matter how many books you read, nothing can prepare you for what it’s actually like.
I worry about something bad happening to my baby, and I have these scary thoughts that I might be the one to cause my baby harm.
Up to 80% of all new moms can experience “scary and intrusive thoughts” of harm coming to the baby – and that can feel very distressing.
I feel irritable and angry with my partner – and even my baby sometimes.
Lack of sleep, hormonal changes, and the overwhelm of new motherhood cause many women to feel frustrated and even rageful if partners and/or babies don’t do things the way they “should.”
I regret having a baby and/or becoming a mother. I want my old life back.
It’s common to grieve who you were before becoming a mother – it’s one of the hardest transitions a woman/birthing parent will ever make.
I feel like a total failure as a mother. Everyone else seems to know what they are doing.
It’s common to compare yourself to other new and expecting mothers, but regardless of how they might appear, they are trying to figure it out too.
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Eli Gratz is on of 2017’s graduates of The New School. He will be attending Montserrat School of Art this fall. Eli’s inspiration began at an early age, when he wrote his first comic series about “Bugy.” Through The New School, Eli has turned his passion into an online web comic called “Mars,” as his required senior project.
Each senior at The New School completes a senior project that includes an original piece of work, 200 hours dedicated to creating the project, a “give-back” opportunity whereby the student does volunteer work in the community, and finishes with a presentation to the senior round table whose members work with the student as guides throughout the process.
Eli tells us about his project, and his plans for college at Monserrat:
“For my senior project I began making a webcomic. The story is based in the future when people have populated Mars and the misadventures of the main characters. During my senior project I learned a lot about myself and about art in general. From how it’s been used for activism to the creative processes behind some great modern cartoonists. I also learnt about how to organize my time and to take breaks if I’ve spent too much time drawing.”
“After taking the summer course at Montserrat I knew it would be a place where I could continue working and bettering myself as an artist. I enjoy the small campus and student body as well as the location in Beverley, Mass. It’s in the middle of town and very easy to walk from place to place. The school also has a very diverse and accepting atmosphere about it.”
Eli successfully combines his passion for art, specifically web comics, and his self-directed learning skills that he honed in on at his time at The New School to move on forward!
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Some wrong ideas just never seem to die. One such is the notion that voting system testing labs weren’t properly accredited in the past, and so some elections should be nullified. Examining why this doesn’t check out–and where it comes from.
Was the 2020 election stolen from Trump by a cryptographic time-bomb placed in a foreign company’s code? Such was the claim made by Tore in her affidavit for the Kraken lawsuit. However, like most other Kraken claims, it was nonsense.
In the waning days of 2020 wild stories about a German server flew around MAGA media. Were US Special Forces involved in a daring raid? Was Gina Haspel at Gitmo? Tracking one of the wildest subplots of the attempted coup.
Is Mollie Hemingway’s new book Rigged trying to wean Trump supporters off pointless election audits?
January 20th: the day the Trumptanic hits the iceberg.
Not in MAGA-world, however. The fantastical among Trump’s devotees still believe that Trump’s long-awaited plan will unfold to keep him President. Even after Biden is inaugurated, some will hold on to the belief that Trump will rise again, Christlike, to restore order. Others have adjusted to reality with varying degrees of resignation, anger, and strangely, self-deprecating irony.
Chief Justice Roberts is the MAGA digital army’s new target. He is being pilloried as compromised and accused of conspiring against Trump. “Behind closed doors, loud arguments were heard…” the story goes.
The Trump campaign legal team dropped their star lawyer, Sidney Powell today. How are the faithful taking this news?
With the election in the rear-view mirror, Joe Biden headed to the White House, and Trump back to Mar-a-Lago, it’s time to take stock.
No matter who the nominee, they will be slimed by the right-wing machine. Vote for who you like, but steel yourselves to the coming onslaught.
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When you are in the process of securing protection for your innovation, proofreading a patent is highly crucial. You will take a lot of time and energy to prepare your patent draft. However, there will be a chance that you’ll find areas of improvement after you have finished the draft.
However, detecting these areas of improvement is subject to proofreading a patent application. Patent proofreading is the process that identifies the errors in a patent application. It is a crucial step in controlling the quality of patents and ensuring enforceability. These errors may exist in the form of tiny technical faults to gaping holes in the claims section. Either way, you must fix all of them.
Related Article: Patent Filing Process in 3 easy steps
How can Proofreading a Patent Help You?
It is safe to say that proofreading a patent is very important. But how exactly will it be of use to you? The following points are the most important and you must keep them in mind during and after drafting your application.
You must ensure that the draft hits the checkmark for all the technicalities. The USPTO has certain guidelines of varying degrees that you must comply with. These can range from rules for rendering illustrations to the acceptable writing style for the entire application. Sometimes, you might miss out on something and that can cause problems at the time of the examination. Therefore, proofreading a patent will ensure that everything is in fact in place.
Describing the Functionality – An Enabling Invention
Your writing skill might be incredible and the patent application is very meticulously written. However, there is always a chance that there are certain gaps in explaining its functionality. You should ensure that you have an enabling invention. But what exactly does it mean? Basically, a person from the same field as that of the invention should be able to make/perform the invention without any undue effort. Lack of clarity in this domain might lead to rejection of the patent application. Hence, you must proofread your description to ensure this is not the case.
This is one of the biggest patent proofreading advantages as it can save your application from rejection. You must look at the General Information Concerning Patents.
Related Article: The Essentials of Proofreading
If your patent application is a living organism, then the claims are its heart. The claims are the deciding factor in terms of the scope of the protection your patent will provide. While proofreading a patent, double-checking the claims will ensure that you clearly distinguish between disclosure and claims so that your novelty is intact. You must proofread the claims to ensure that they are comprehensive in their coverage and also check for ambiguous references. Ultimately, a solid and definitive claim structure will boost your chances of getting a patent.
See the following example which describes the claims section of a patent application for an automobile.
(a) A body carriage having rotatable wheels mounted thereunder for enabling said body carriage to roll along a surface
(b) An engine mounted in said carriage for producing rotational energy, and
(c) Means for controllably coupling rotational energy from said engine to at least one of said wheels, whereby said carriage can be self-propelled along said surface.
Amongst all the benefits of proofreading a patent, this has to go down as the biggest.
Related Article: What is IDS Filing and When Should You do it?
Choice of Words and Grammar
You might believe that this is probably insignificant. But let us tell you, this can prove to be the deciding factor when it comes to patent infringement cases. Read the following case of Gillette Co. VS Energizer Holdings Inc., 2004:
Gillette had a patent for Mach 3 razor, which has 3 blades. Energizer Holdings came up with a similar product, the Schick Quattro razor with 4 blades. Gillette felt that this is a case of patent infringement and took the case to court. Their patent specification’s language became their own enemy, as they didn’t clearly cover the use of multiple blades. The language of the specification was such that it would provide coverage for 3 blade razors only. However, the Quattro razor had 4 blades, which isn’t 3, and on this ground, Gillette lost the case.
Fig. The Schick Quattro and the Mach 3
This is a game between structuring the claims and using the right words.
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You can see the benefits of proofreading a patent. It becomes highly critical at this point because it can potentially save your patent from exposure. You may be unsure of proofreading your own documents because you might or might not find the errors. So, if you’re to hire a professional, you can contact The Patent Proofreading Company. We provide the industry’s most comprehensive proofreading service with the help of our technical expert team. The team reviews inconsistencies to determine whether the patent application or existing patent is correct. Our reliable and cost-effective proofreading service ensures that your application is free of any errors.
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Blue was my favorite color when I was a kid. It was also my mom’s favorite and I think I may have adopted it as my own from sheer proximity. Or maybe osmosis. Either way, once I realized that I might have co-opted my choice from my mom, I set out to find my own ‘favorite’ color as a way to establish my youthful independence. SMH. Who knows where I landed but I’m now squarely back in the blue camp and this outfit is a true testament to that favor.
The Blues Outfit Details
With so many shades to choose from, blue can be deep enough to add a little mystery and light enough to brighten the dreariest of days.
When I ordered this wrap dress, I was expecting a more muted hue but I’m so pleasantly surprised that it doesn’t look anything like it does on the site. It’s much more vibrant IRL and I couldn’t be more pleased.
It’s a Wrap
Wrap dresses are so easy to wear and can take you from work, to a night out, to a fancy shindig with a simple change of accessories. I am already in danger of having worn this dress too many times. As if!
I discovered the Kiyonna brand a couple of years ago inside a Gywnnie Bee subscription box and I’ve been in love ever since. Their tops and dresses fit like a dream for me. As I’m currently on the smaller end of the plus size spectrum, Kiyonna’s cuts are great for me. Comfortable but not too roomy. AND they’re available at my favorite retailer, Nordstrom, so shipping is usually free! I’m wearing a size 1X.
Now about this coat. Oh, this coat. How can I express how much I love it? It is my favorite purchase from last season and I’m so glad we’re not quite done with the teddy coat craze because I’m still wearing it as much as I can.
Designed by Something Navy fashion blogger turned entrepreneur, Arielle Charnas, it’s a Nordstrom exclusive. This particular coat is no longer available but I encourage you to take a look at this season’s collection. Her design aesthetic combines classic silhouettes with a touch of fun and whimsy at an affordable price point. Here for it!
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photography: Andrea Loredo
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(Dmytro “Henry” Aleksandrov, Headline USA) Leftist Minnesota officials made a decision to issue driver’s licenses on October 1 to 81,000 illegal immigrants who are currently located in the “California of the Midwest.”
Under the new law that was dubbed “Driver’s License For All,” illegals will be able to apply for driver’s licenses, Slay News reported.
The move raised major concerns among people about the possibility of voter fraud ahead of the 2024 election in the state, since a driver’s license is the only thing that a person needs to register to vote online in Minnesota.
Right now, 81,000 illegals can make appointments to apply to ensure they get a license as soon as the law goes into effect on Oct. 1.
“We’re incredibly proud to be a part of a handful of states that offer driver’s licenses for all,” Pong Xiong, Driver and Vehicle Services Director at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, said at a news conference about the change in law.
The new law would remove the requirements for applicants to show legal presence in the country, Jody-Kay Peterson, the department’s Driver Services Program Director, said.
Leftists who proposed the law claimed that it would make the roads safer because more drivers would have licenses.
However, conservatives who opposed giving away voting-allowing IDs to illegals said that the law would only encourage more illegals to come to the United States.
The desire to assimilate criminals became only more apparent after Peterson claimed that the department would not be assisting any immigration law enforcement with deporting illegals, even though the United States and border communities, in particular, have been suffering from the invasion of illegals from both the southern and northern borders.
It got to the point when even New York City’s Democrat Mayor Eric Adams criticized the [Joe] Biden administration and pointed out that the invasion of the city would destroy it.
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Do you love our Tik Tok react videos? Thank dancingwithmackenzie!
This week, Josephine reacted to one of the OG ballet YouTubers: dancingwithmackenzie! Josephine's been a long time fan of this dancer/creator, but hadn't seen this particular video.
In this skit video, Mackenzie acts out 3 types of dancers at their first pointe shoe fitting. We'll let you watch the video to see how that turns out - but long story short, Josephine found this video SUPER relatable.
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This week, Josephine got to have some fun with OG YouTube Queen: Liza Koshy.
For those who don't know, Liza is one of the few many consider 'made the jump' from being a 'Youtuber' to the mainstream. In other words, Liza has been able to go from viral internet star, to mainstream media darling. She was recently on the red carpet of the Met Gala, interviewing our favorite stars and celebrities from TV & movies. Even Josephine knows who she is!
And although Liza is no longer self-producing her own YouTube content, we dug up this fun little day of her being hilarious in the ballet context.
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The Post Collar Stops Fence Rot!
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Remove stubborn residues and fusibles from sole plates with Iron Cleaner. This unique cream creates a cleaner pressing experience. Apply directly to the iron sole plate while hot to remove stuck-on residue. Removes residue Creates cleaner pressing experience Safe for most irons Non-flammable.
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Renowned management consultant Peter Drucker once said, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” This powerful statement underscores the significant role that culture plays in the workplace. Understanding and adapting to a company’s culture is not just a requirement—it’s an essential skill that can contribute significantly to your career success.
Why Company Culture Matters
Company culture, often described as the organization’s DNA, shapes the work environment, influences behavior, and provides a sense of identity for its employees. It’s the collective values, norms, and practices shared by the people within the company.
A strong, positive culture can boost productivity, foster innovation, and attract and retain top talent. It can also contribute to job satisfaction and overall employee well-being. As Daniel Coyle highlights in his book “The Culture Code,” Successful cultures are built on safety, vulnerability, and purpose1.
Navigating Company Culture: The Interview Process
The journey to understand a company’s culture begins even before you join the team. The interview process is a golden opportunity to gather insights about the cultural fabric of the organization. Here’s how:
- Research the Company: An online search can reveal a wealth of information. Review the company’s website, blog, and social media platforms. Look for their mission statement, values, and vision. Websites like Glassdoor also provide employee reviews that can offer unfiltered insights into the company’s culture.
- Observe the Environment: During the interview, observe the office dynamics. Is the atmosphere formal or casual? Do people seem friendly and collaborative, or is it more of a competitive environment?
- Ask Questions: Don’t shy away from asking direct questions about the company culture. You might ask, “How would you describe the culture here?” or “Can you share an example of a company tradition that you think captures your culture?”
Embracing Company Culture: The First Few Months
Once you’ve joined the team, the real immersion begins. Here’s how to adapt to your new company’s culture:
- Observe and Listen: Watch how people interact, how meetings are conducted, and how decisions are made. Listen to the stories people tell and the language they use.
- Ask for Feedback: Regular check-ins with your manager or mentor can help you understand whether you’re aligning with the culture.
- Find a Mentor: A mentor can provide invaluable insights into the nuances of the culture and guide you in your adaptation process.
- Participate in Company Activities: Company events, social gatherings, or volunteering activities are great opportunities to engage with the culture on a deeper level.
- Be Patient and Open-Minded: Cultural adaptation is a process. Be patient with yourself and maintain an open mind.
Remember, while it’s essential to adapt to the company culture, it’s equally important to find a culture that resonates with your values and work style. As business leader Simon Sinek says, “Customers will never love a company until the employees love it first.” Embrace a culture where you can love your work, and success will follow.
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A thought-provoking Scandinavian study regarding diabetes and marriage suggests that the risk for diabetes is influenced by the home environment, and especially by your partner. Danish researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University have found a connection between the BMI – the measure of body fat based on height and weight – of one spouse and the other spouse’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Prevention of diabetes is a major public health goal as the disease has serious complications; some of which may develop by the time the disease is detected. Investigators discovered the risk of diabetes is shared among the entire household, not just one partner.
The Results of the University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University’s Study
In the new study, researchers examined data from 3,649 men and 3,478 women from the English Longitudinal Study of Aging in the UK. They found men had a greater chance of developing diabetes dependent upon their wife’s body mass index.
“We have discovered that you can predict a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes based on his or her partner’s BMI. This means that you can tell whether a person has a heightened risk or not on the basis of the partner’s BMI,” said Dr. Jannie Nielsen, the first author of the study. The study appears in the scientific journal Diabetologia.
On a global scale, 422 million adults have diabetes, according to the World Health Organization. And it is estimated 1.5 million deaths are caused by the disease. According to the CDC, more than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Specifically, as of 2015, 30.3 million Americans – 9.4% of the U.S. population – have diabetes.
Diabetes can cause complications, such as damage to the heart, kidneys, and eyes. According to the Danish Diabetes Association, 35 percent experience complications by the time they are diagnosed with diabetes. Therefore, early detection is vital.
“The earlier a disease is detected, the higher the potential for successful prevention and treatment. We know that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or postponed, reducing the number of years that patients have to live with the disease. Just as related complications can be postponed through early detection,” Nielsen said.
If type 2 diabetes is detected at an early stage, medical treatment can be postponed, and instead, the patient can begin with lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet and getting more physical exercise.
Why Does Marriage Increase the Risk of Diabetes?
These statistics are more common among married couples. Prior studies have shown that spouses are often similar in terms of body weight and exercise habits, because people often marry someone relatable and, in many cases, share dietary and exercise habits when they live together. And, when married partners have a high BMI and poor exercise habits, the development of diabetes is more likely.
In the study, researchers examined whether the heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes of an obese woman, for example, was merely a result of her own body weight, or if other factors influenced the development of the disease.
This examination led the researchers to find a difference between the two sexes.
“If we adjusted for the women’s own weight, they did not have a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes as a result of their husband’s BMI. But even when we adjusted for the weight in men, they had a heightened risk,” Nielsen said.
A man whose wife had a BMI of 30 kg/m2 had a 21% higher risk of developing diabetes than men whose wives had a BMI of 25 kg/m2, regardless of the man’s BMI.
The researchers have not discovered why only men had a heightened risk after a weight adjustment. They do have a theory, however. “We believe it is because women generally decide what we eat at home. That is, women have a greater influence on their spouse’s dietary habits than men do,” Nielsen said. She referred to a U.S. study that showed that women are often responsible for doing the household’s cooking and shopping.
Changing our Approach to Diabetes
Based on the study, Nielsen believes that early detection of type 2 diabetes can be improved if we change our approach to the disease.
“Our approach to type 2 diabetes should not focus on the individual, but instead on, for example, the entire household. If a woman has a heightened risk, there is a strong probability that it is shared by her husband.“We know that men are less inclined to go to the doctor. So if a woman comes to her physician with risk factors for type 2 diabetes, the physician should therefore perhaps ask her to bring her husband next time,” Nielsen said.
Marriage Counseling in Orange County
Many people believe that marriage counseling or couples counseling is only for couples that are having serious issues. However, this isn’t necessarily true. Counseling can help you and your spouse or partner better communicate and learn to keep a healthy relationship working well. If you would like to learn more about how couples counseling may be able to help you, reach out to Jennifer De Francisco.
Jennifer De Francisco, MPA, MSW, LCSW, offers couples counseling in Orange County, CA for couples at any stage in their relationship. Her approach provides a safe environment to open and honestly share thoughts and emotions. Through developing a positive, therapeutic relationship, you and your partner can interpret what is going on, both in your life and in the session, creating a better awareness within your relationship. Contact Jennifer De Francisco by calling (949) 251-8797 or make an appointment online.
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At The Repair Manual we provide quality Operators and Service Manuals for BOBCAT. The manual are intended for a wide range of Bobcat equipment like Bobcat Skid steer, Loader, Excavator, and Tractor Telescopic Handler and Utility Vehicle equipment’s.
BOBCAT is an American-based manufacturer of farm and construction equipment, part of Doosan Group based out of South Korea. The wide range of Bobcat service manual, Bobcat owner’s manual, Bobcat workshop manual, Bobcat repair manual, Bobcat parts manual and Bobcat shop manual we have will facilitate repairs of all your BOBCAT equipment’s. If you are looking for a detailed guide and instructions reference to repair or troubleshoot your BOBCAT equipment’s then these manuals will definitely help you.
Read and understand all the different operating instructions and precaution highlighted in the manual before you operate or service your BOBCAT equipment’s.
All the Maintenance procedures which are highlighted in the Owner’s Manual can be performed by the owner or operator without the need of any special technical training. To Keep your Skid Steer or Mini Excavator in good running condition cleaning and maintenance are required daily.
All Repair procedures describe in the Service Manual or Repair Manual must be performed by a qualified Service professional. If you are ensure where the workshop manual is for your Bobcat always check the applicable serial number of the manuals. In case of doubt please contact us.
Hydraulic schematics and Electrical Schematics are included in all the services manual we provide more the different Bobcat equipment.
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Your smile can either make or break your self-esteem. For that reason, almost everyone is very particular with the way that his or her smile looks like. Fortunately, you do not have to worry about your smile becoming the way that it is even if your genes are not on your side. Cosmetic dentistry in Winnebago IL enables you to reshape and modify your grin. But this new branch of dentistry is rather broad and is composed of a number of treatments, one of them being dental bonding.
What is dental bonding?
Dental bonding is the process of adhering composite resin material to the surface of your teeth. The composite resin material will then be used to sculpt the tooth back to its former glory or to a much better version of it. In essence, dental bonding is very much similar to the dental filling procedure. The main difference between the two is how the composite resin material is used. Dental filling procedures placing the composite resin material into the cavity in order to seal the hole shut and prevent bacteria from further causing damage to the inner layers of the tooth. On the other hand, dental bonding is more of a cosmetic procedure and is attached to the external surface of the tooth, not a hole that extends to the inner layers.
What are the applications for the dental bonding procedure?
Dental bonding can be used to repair a number of dental flaws, most notably chips, interior stains, fractures and diastemas. The reasons for why these imperfections develop and why dental bonding is necessary to treat them are explained below.
Chips are caused usually by strong force or trauma to the face of the patient. This can happen in the form of sports injuries as well as when a person bites into something extremely hard, enough to break a fraction of the tooth. On the other hand, interior stains are those which are found in the inner layers of the tooth and, therefore, cannot interact with the hydrogen peroxide chemical found in whitening gels. Fractures are breaks on the enamel layer of your teeth which are formed because of trauma. Fractures can be filled in using composite resin in order to seal the tooth back up. Finally, diastemas or gaps in between your teeth can be treated by widening the teeth flanking the gap in between.
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Smoked Maple Sour Cocktail Mixer
Real maple syrup, fresh lemon and hickory smoke combine in this autumn delight. Complements all your favorite spirits with smoky sophistication. Perfect for those late night fireside chats you hope never end. The night is young (and so are you).
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“A Perfect Crime” when you first hear this, it really seems impossible but when you start watching “Professor” in “Money Heist” the idea of it allures your visualization of a perfect crime. That really was the effect of the Spanish heist crime drama web series Money Heist(“La casa de Papel” i.e “The House Of Paper” in Spanish) directed by Alex Pina.
Initially, it was intended to be a series in two parts and it ran on Spanish Network Antena 3 from May 2017 to November 2017. After that Netflix acquired its global streaming rights and then it was released worldwide on Netflix. It portrays two perfectly planned heist, first on the Royal Mint of Spain and second on the Bank of Spain led by a character of Professor played by Alvaro Morte. By this time 4 seasons have been released and it became the most-watched Non-English Language series on Netflix in 2018, this is so because of the perfectness in the storyline of the series and especially the fact that the character of the Professor overcame every possibility of the rival(police) and everyone was stunned by the characters involved in the heist.
FLASHBACK OF THE PREVIOUS SEASONS.
As we saw in the first two seasons there is a well-planned heist but in the third one, we can see that the professor didn’t get enough time to plan the heist so some aspects didn’t go well with the extraordinary mind of the Professor and we saw the questionable instability of the characters like Palermo helping Gandia to escape, Rio and Stockholm having more or less a love angle despite the fact that they have partners already.
But, however, in the end, we saw Lisbon joining the whole team in the Bank and who can forget the death of Nairobi which shook the viewers and eventually we saw that Alicia Sierra(nobody likes her) had to run because the police were after her and ultimately she found the professor.
THE EXPECTED PLOT OF SEASON 6….
So with that matter, we can say that there would be season 6 for this and in which the professor might die, well that would be horrific and tragic for the viewers or it might happen that Sierra would join the gang because there is no future left to her if she goes to the police but the fans are waiting for our professor to finish the robbery(which he’ll finish) and there are many expectations from this season 6. As of now, no date has been announced but we’ll let to know the date as soon as it arrives. | <urn:uuid:392d394c-0317-493b-b39b-a78c86c3f6ff> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://thescuttlepaper.com/money-heist-season-5-expected-release-date-cast-and-other-major-details/ | 2023-09-24T22:50:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.977524 | 544 |
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GREENCASTLE — Underdog Manheim Central had just scored a goal with 5:46 left before halftime to tie Greencastle-Antrim.
It appeared the Barons had turned the momentum around in the District 3 Class 3A first-round girls soccer playoff game.
Not so fast.
Blue Devils coach Chris Noblit decided right then to move the dynamic Mia Libby from midfield to forward to pair her with G-A’s other buzzsaw, Haley Noblit. And the move paid off immediately with a Libby goal before halftime that jump-started Greencastle to a 6-1 victory at Kaley Field.
Greencastle (17-1-1) will host No. 12 seed Hershey (9-10) on Thursday at 7 p.m. in a quarterfinal game. Manheim Central finished with a 7-10 mark.
“They were swarming Haley up there, but with those two up top you have to pick your poison,” coach Noblit said. “Putting Mia up top put the pressure on them and they couldn’t attack us with as many players as they were.”
With 1:41 left in the half, Libby and Brooke Guthrie did a nice give-and-go and Libby snuck a shot under Baron goalkeeper Alexis Wettig to make it 2-1.
Libby said, “Coach asked me to move, and I just tried my hardest to show some senior leadership. That goal was a great momentum booster and helped us get it going in the second half.”
Haley Noblit, who had scored the game’s first goal after a pass from Maddie Koons, did a 1-2 with Libby 3 1/2 minutes into the second half and Libby finished with a shot inside the right post to take the lead to 3-1.
“Haley and I have played together for a while, and we feed off each other’s energy,” Libby said. “But the whole team connected well and I’m proud of the team.”
Within a few minutes, it could have been 5-1, but Libby had two goals called back. On the first, a vicious shot by Noblit banged off the far post right to Libby in front, but it hit off her arm before entering the net. Seconds later, Noblit’s cross to Libby was headed in, but she was offside.
Then came the Barons’ last surge.
Twice in a span of about two minutes, Manheim Central’s Abbie Reed was sent in on a 1-on-1 breakaway. On the first, G-A keeper Lexi Nelson came out and snuffed the ball before she could shoot. On the second, Reed flicked ball away from Nelson, but her shot clanged off the post and was kicked out of danger.
After that, it seemed the Barons were deflated — over the course of four minutes, the Blue Devils tacked on three more goals.
Noblit laid off a corner kick to Henson, who ripped a laser into the back of the net. After another corner, Libby headed the ball toward the goal and it fell at the feet of Koons, who stuffed it in. Finally, Natalie Hanks hit a fine cross to the far post and Mary Murray was there to nod it home.
Chris Noblit said, “When we get the defense pushing up and shrinking the field, it’s so hard for them to do much. I thought Lexi played a great game tonight in goal, too.”
NOTES: Despite scoring 6 goals, Greencastle could have made it much worse — the Blue Devils hit the crossbar with an incredible five shots and the post with one (all but one by Noblit) … Noblit, a junior, now has 69 goals and 38 assists in her career, while Libby has 43 goals and 24 assists … Hershey knocked off No. 5 seed Red Land, 1-0, in overtime … “I heard Hershey is a phenomenal defensive team,” coach Noblit said.
Greencastle-Antrim 6, Manheim Central 1
Manheim Central 1 0 — 1
Greencastle 2 4 — 6
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MC — Kaylee Neff, asst. Makayla Beck, 34th minute
GA — Mia Libby, asst. Brooke Guthrie, 38th minute
GA — Libby, asst. Noblit, 43rd minute
GA — Rylee Henson, asst. Noblit, 64th minute
GA — Koons, asst. Libby, 67th minute
GA — Mary Murray, asst. Natalie Hanks, 68th minute
Shots — MC 13; GA 25. Shots on goal — MC 7; GA 15. Corner kicks — MC 0; GA 6. Saves — MC 9 (Alexis Wettig 7, Alexa Sick 2); GA 6 (Lexi Nelson). Fouls — MC 6; GA 10. Offsides — MC 0; GA 2. | <urn:uuid:91f299e3-5053-4766-a260-0b0cbd4b4d71> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://thesportspage.blog/2022/10/24/position-switch-pays-off-big-for-g-a-girls-soccer/ | 2023-09-24T22:54:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.955712 | 1,096 |
Metal Edge Die with 6 pieces
SIZE IS APPROX 4" WIDE X 2.75" TALL. This is very close to a real size berry box:)
Easy to assemble and makes the most darling box for gift cards, small gifts and treats!
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Kia ora koutou readers, and welcome back to the first Pollwatch of 2019, and as our official Worst News™ will tell you, (okay, maybe that’s my opinion of their recent coverage rather than an official thing) it’s a doozy. Part of the reason I started modelling elections probabilistically myself is that looking at just the […]
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Hot on the heels of Reid Research, TVNZ has also been doing post-budget polling, and this one paints a bit of a different picture.
Written By: - Date published: 8:30 am, February 20th, 2018 - 47 comments
In this second edition of Pollwatch, we note the impact of Jacinda Ardern at the height of her powers, track the likelyhood of current government support partners of clearing our high Party Vote threshold, and note the small likelyhood that English’s eventual successor will have of sneaking into the Beehive even if we held a snap election right now. | <urn:uuid:c2aacdcb-04ed-4a99-954a-7a9c2cfb41e7> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://thestandard.org.nz/tag/threshold/ | 2023-09-24T22:47:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.954917 | 248 |
Virtual reality is no longer science fiction—here, it’s, it’s catching on quickly. Virtual reality is predicted to grow steadily, with a compound annual growth rate of 15% over the next ten years, with market size of more than USD 21 billion in 2021. (2022 to 2030).
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What Is Virtual Reality Marketing?
As described, virtual reality marketing is a marketing approach that uses virtual reality technology in marketing initiatives. It can help you connect with your target audience and improve brand engagement. Customers, for example, can interact with a virtual persona instead of reading content on a screen.
Virtual reality marketing, also known as immersive media and augmented reality, provides a significant opportunity for businesses to advertise their brands, generate sales, and improve consumer loyalty and retention.
Virtual reality (VR) creates a realistic, immersive simulation of a world that engages many senses and may be accessed via VR headgear or apps. VR can be used to apply a filter to a photo or video. Consider the filters on Instagram and Snapchat. Meanwhile, virtual reality headsets can “transport” users to a 3D virtual environment, increasing the simulation experience. The headset reacts to the user’s movements, allowing them to see the virtual environment (360-degree view) and interact with the many digital elements within the simulation.
How Can Virtual Reality Aid Business Growth?
Virtual reality enables businesses to reach out and connect with potential clients in ways beyond traditional media such as television and magazine advertisements, opening up a world of promotional possibilities.
Given that customers’ wants and expectations are continuously changing, virtual reality technology, or new technologies, can help organizations bridge the gap and respond to their customers’ changing pain points.
According to Giga Works VR company businesses can use virtual reality marketing to construct branded digital environments to display their products or services. Digital experiences can be substituted for physical ones by brands. This allows customers to virtually try out a product or service in the comfort of their own homes. In addition, consumers may connect with your brand by creating a realistic digital environment, which can help with brand awareness and retention.
Using virtual reality to communicate your narrative
Traditional media, such as television and movies, are excellent narrative tools. However, virtual reality takes the narrative to a new level.
Businesses may utilize virtual reality to develop more compelling brand stories and advertise their solutions. In The Displaced, the New York Times, for example, uses virtual reality to illustrate the narrative of how wars affect children.
Users were given an in-depth look into the devastation produced by wars and what it’s like to be a youngster uprooted by such life-changing events through this multimedia experience. In addition, the experience enables readers of the New York Times to see what’s going on, making VR and documentaries powerful storytelling tools that empower readers with emotional intensity and a connection to the brand.
You may also utilize VR to build unique experiences that allow customers to see your business differently. You can, for example, employ virtual reality to take consumers on a virtual tour of your facilities, giving them an up-close look at what goes on behind the scenes. You can demonstrate how you work or what happens during the product development or design. This provides your brand and what you’re doing a more human face while also establishing trust and openness, which can inspire customer loyalty.
Additionally, because virtual reality logs a user’s motions, businesses may use it to learn how customers might engage with their brands or products in real-world scenarios. As a result, VR can be a tremendous data resource for marketers, allowing them to tell more engaging brand stories.
Increasing the number of unforgettable experiences
Virtual reality allows customers to imagine your items and how they can benefit them. Instead of looking at samples, customers can utilize virtual reality to enter a digital environment that you’ve created, allowing you to demonstrate what you have to offer in real-time and how it might be a solution to their problems.
You can create immersive environments using VR that give unforgettable experiences for your target audience, which can help convert them into warm leads or devoted customers.
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Virtual Reality Marketing Possibilities
Virtual reality marketing can assist marketers in creating compelling, engaging campaigns that effectively express your brand’s story and capabilities.
You may use virtual reality to show off existing products and how new ones are being produced. This allows customers to have a closer look into the creative process and serve as a vital source of feedback.
Emotional engagement can be aided by virtual marketing.
Improved content marketing methods and the creation of more intuitive and immersive content are also on the horizon with VR. Marketers may use virtual reality to revolutionize how they deliver experiences by allowing customers to try on things before buying them virtually.
The real estate sector is one popular virtual reality application in the real world. Virtual tours allow real estate companies and agents to transport buyers to a home and inspect it for themselves, giving them the impression they are there. VR can also be used to exhibit a still-under-construction home, allowing purchasers to see what it will look like once it is finished and equipped.
VR is also making its way into the metaverse with virtual real estate. Sandbox and Decentraland are metaverse platforms that allow people to buy a virtual property and gain early access to the metaverse.
Now is the time for virtual reality marketing
Virtual reality isn’t simply for amusement and gaming. Instead, it’s a powerful and adaptable tool that’s found its way into the marketing world. Early adopters are already using virtual reality to offer new ways of promoting material, allowing companies to generate interesting and memorable content for their audiences. While we have yet to see virtual reality’s full potential, how various businesses and industries are already employing it can provide a glimpse of what this developing technology is capable of.
As more businesses adopt VR technology, we can expect to see even more innovative and effective virtual reality marketing campaigns that take advantage of this immersive medium. VR provides an unparalleled opportunity for companies to tell their stories and connect with their customers on a deeper level. With VR, the sky’s the limit when it comes to creating unforgettable experiences that engage and inspire. | <urn:uuid:93594080-e123-484e-b4a8-09f31a347975> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://thestartupmag.com/10-best-uses-virtual-reality-vr-marketing/ | 2023-09-24T23:02:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.926783 | 1,296 |
What a difference a decade makes.
President Biden, an infamous dissenter on the 2011 raid that killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, signed off on an equally risky and remarkably similar mission in northwest Syria on Wednesday that resulted in the death of Islamic State head Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi.
Both saw U.S. special forces raid a compound in a largely residential area, encounter women and children essentially being used as human shields, rely heavily on local intelligence assets for information on the site and have to destroy a disabled military helicopter at the end of each mission.
For Mr. Biden, the death of al-Qurayshi is a desperately needed political win amid a string of domestic crises, from skyrocketing inflation to a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic and unchecked illegal immigration at the southern border.
It also temporarily takes some of Washington’s foreign policy focus from the standoff along the Russia-Ukraine border, as the White House faces growing criticism for its handling of the crisis and its apparent willingness to negotiate with the Kremlin.
But Wednesday’s raid — which U.S. officials say was in planning for more than a month — also is sure to raise deeper questions about whether Mr. Biden‘s ill-fated advice in 2011 and the subsequent political blowback have affected his decision-making.
Mr. Biden faced withering criticism for urging then-President Barack Obama to hold off on the bin Laden raid, saying he believed it was best to conduct more reconnaissance before sending in U.S. troops into an extremely dangerous situation.
“I’m the last person in the room. And again, this is a place where I’ve got to reserve space, in my view, for the president,” Mr. Biden told CNN during its recent “President in Waiting” documentary. “There was one option that was remaining. You could have done one more very low flight … spying down on the site to determine whether this was bin Laden.”
“I said, ‘Mr. President … I think you should wait and do one more pass,’ knowing that if you did a lower pass they might observe it and [bin Laden] would flee,” Mr. Biden said, going on to praise Mr. Obama for disregarding his advice.
“It took real courage to make that decision,” he said.
Indeed, Mr. Obama approved the mission on May 2, 2011, over the objection of his vice president. The dissenting stance has haunted Mr. Biden ever since. It was one of the decisions that led former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who served as the Obama administration’s first Pentagon chief, to eviscerate Mr. Biden‘s foreign policy wisdom.
“I think he has been wrong on nearly every major foreign policy and national security issue over the past four decades,” Mr. Gates wrote in his 2014 book, “Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War.”
“If it were up to Joe, bin Laden … would still be alive,” Mr. Trump tweeted in September 2020.
The value and notoriety of the two targets in question, bin Laden and al-Qurayshi, varied greatly.
Al-Qurayshi took over as the de facto head of the global ISIS network in 2019. He had nowhere near the household-name status that bin Laden had earned during his years as the leader of an anti-U.S. jihadist movement across the Middle East.
But the military missions that resulted in their deaths share a host of similarities. Both terrorists were holed up in compounds located in residential neighborhoods, al-Qurayshi in Syria‘s Idlib province and bin Laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Both had their families with them in their well-protected compounds.
Neither left their residence, communicating with their extremist deputies through other means. Officials said al-Qurayshi often gave orders via courier.
In both instances, the commander in chief — Mr. Obama in 2011, Mr. Biden on Wednesday — opted for a special forces ground operation rather than an airstrike, putting U.S. troops at more risk but reducing the chances of civilian casualties and collateral damage.
U.S. helicopters also encountered problems during both missions. In Abbottabad, Pakistan, in 2011, a Black Hawk crashed as it arrived at the scene. In Syria on Wednesday, a helicopter suffered mechanical failures, officials said. Both were destroyed as U.S. personnel left the scene.
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Once a habit is formed, it usually “sticks”. This is why it is so important to commit to creating good habits in our life and ridding ourselves of the habits that hinder us.
It’s easy to talk about starting a brand new habit, but it’s another thing to develop one. Developing a habit takes dedication and will power in the beginning. Over time, the habit becomes easier to repeat, but it’s tough at the start.
So, why I am talking about habits here?
Well, drawing is a skill. Skills take time and persistent practice to develop. And like any other skill, they need continual attention, without long time periods between practice sessions.
Clearly, if your desire is to draw well, then you need to create a drawing habit.
Making a commitment to draw everyday, for even just a few minutes, will lead to drastically substantial results. You may not see these improvements everyday, but you will over time. Creating a drawing habit, and sticking with it, will improve your skills – it’s almost guaranteed.
Remember, drawing is not a “talent” that some are born with and others are not. It is a skill that anyone can learn and develop.
Okay, so maybe you recognize that you need to develop a drawing habit. So, how do we develop a habit of drawing when we know that habits are hard to start?
In order to create a drawing habit, we need to understand how habits are developed and how our minds work when it comes to habits.
How Habits Work
Habits, in a way, are a method of training your brain to behave automatically. However, when we start a new habit, there’s nothing automatic about it. We have to commit and force ourselves into the activity, doing it even though we may not feel like it.
I run everyday, well almost everyday. I don’t particularly like it that much (sometimes I do). But, I know that it is important for my health. I feel better when I run. I have more energy. I’m more creative. (I’ve always been athletic, but I’ve always hated to run.)
Even though it’s not my favorite activity, I can still recognize the importance of the benefits that it gives to me. You see, I run for the health benefits – not for the joy of running.
I’ve formed a habit with my running, but it definitely wasn’t easy when I first started. This particular habit has taken some time to become “entrenched” in my every day life. It definitely didn’t happen when I first made the commitment to start exercising. And I made some mistakes when I was trying to develop this habit.
My First Mistake
The first mistake I made was to run when I “had the chance”. I didn’t set up a routine or a schedule, I just told myself that I would run when I could, but do it every day.
As you can imagine, this didn’t work at all. I ran the first day and when I was sore the second day – I found I didn’t “have the time” to run. My habit had no chance of forming. It was doomed right from the start.
My Second Mistake
A few weeks later, I decided to give it another go, but this time I had a better plan. I decided that I would run as soon as I woke and hopped out of bed. I made a commitment to myself to never, I mean never, miss a day.
I was much more successful with this new approach, but I also made another fatal flaw. More on that in a moment.
My second attempt at forming a running habit was great for the first few weeks. That’s right, I actually got up every morning and ran. This lasted for about 5 weeks. I felt great, I was losing weight, and I felt like I had actually created a new habit for myself – a good one too.
Then it happened. I missed a day.
Remember, I had committed to never, I mean never, miss a day. And when I did – I felt awful. Not physically, but mentally. I felt like I was a bit of a “failure”.
But something else happened too. I saw that the world kept on going, even though I skipped a day. In fact, I kind of liked the extra time I had because a didn’t run. And guess what happened. That’s right, I missed another one. And another one. After a week, my habit was gone.
You see what happened there?
I was successful for those 5 weeks because I set my new habit to occur with another activity that I was already doing – waking up. When I woke up each morning, it became a “trigger” and I knew that the next thing I was to do was to start running. This is why the habit worked for so long.
But maybe you can also see where I failed.
When I missed a day, I felt terrible, because I had set my expectations too high. I had not “set my mind” to forgive myself when I missed a run. So, when I did, I felt like I had failed. And that feeling of failure eventually led to my demise.
If I would have just made the commitment to not miss two days in a row.
So, when I tried again several months later, this is what I committed to. I told myself, “If I miss a day – it’s ok. I can run on the next day.”
And guess what? I’m still running today. If I miss a day – it’s ok. I just pick up where I left off. My habit has stuck now and I almost don’t even think about whether or not I will run – I just do it.
So what did I learn about forming a habit?
I am by no means, a “habit specialist”, but I did learn a couple of things about forming a habit when I decided to start running. And if your desire is to start a drawing habit, then these principles can be applied to ensure that you are successful.
1. Make a Commitment – The first thing is to do is to make a commitment to improving yourself with your new habit. Understand that you are establishing this new habit for the benefits that will result, not necessarily for the joy that the activity will bring to you.
By establishing a drawing habit, even for just a few minutes every day, you will see results in your skill. Drawing is fun most of the time, but many times it takes real work. And real work isn’t always fun.
But you’re not making the commitment to form a drawing habit because drawing is fun. You are forming this habit for the benefits of drawing improvement that will result. This means that there will be days that you don’t feel like doing it. But if you’re committed to the benefits then it’s a lot easier to work through and continue.
2. Group Your Drawing Habit with a “Trigger” – I found success with my running habit when I committed to do it when I woke each morning. Waking up was my trigger. It’s what told my brain that it was time to do the next activity – which was running.
Decide what trigger you can “group” with your drawing habit. Maybe it’s that morning coffee. Maybe it’s right after dinner. Think of an activity that you know you will not be “skipping” and group your drawing habit with it. That way you are more likely to complete it every day. Over time, your brain will “tell you” that’s it’s time for drawing when you do that daily trigger.
3. Expect to Miss Some Days – Nobody’s perfect and it should be expected that you will miss a day or three. When this happens, don’t get too down on yourself. Don’t let it be the end of your habit. Instead, simply make the decision to not miss two days in row. If you skip a day, just pick up on the next.
4. Set a Time Limit – Our time is important and you may tell yourself that you just do not have the time to start a new beneficial habit like drawing every day. Saying that you “don’t have the time” is really just an excuse. Wake up 30 minutes earlier, or skip that hour of TV.
Setting a time limit to the activity helps as well. Commit to drawing for just 30 minutes, or even just 15 minutes every day. Surely, you can find 15 minutes in your day to improve your skills.
So What Do I Draw?
Be prepared for the ole’ “artist block” when you start your new drawing habit. That blank sheet of sketch paper staring at you can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. You can’t wait for inspiration to strike. You’ll end up waiting for a while if you do.
Inspiration usually results from some sort of action. So, make a plan for what you will draw ahead of “drawing time”. It can be anything. Objects around you, photos that you have lying around, or even your hand. The point is to just draw something. As you start making marks, and get to the work, your artistic inspiration may just “kick in”.
If you need a little help getting started, this handy list of 101 sketchbook ideas will get things going…
Start Your Drawing Habit
Ok, so now it’s time to get started. Drawing well requires a commitment to developing your skill. And skills are developed with practice. And practice requires a habit.
Make a commitment to yourself to start improving your drawing skills by developing a drawing habit. With a drawing habit in place, you’re sure to see improvement over time.
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Today's post goes along with my last post, Chado, The Way of Tea. We live in a global culture that is all about instant gratification. We have instant food, instant communication, and the media likes to portray that we can have instant fame, and even fortune. All the young kids have been lead to think they can get on some sort of TV show or media contest and be discovered . They can become instant stars without putting in any work. If you've tried to master something—like sports, music, art, or even coding or video gaming—then you know it takes much more than wishful thinking and halfhearted effort to achieve your goals. It takes work. It takes devotion. Devotion. The path of devotion is a rocky one. But any obstacles we come across and get by help make us better for it. Devotion can be defined as a profound dedication . That means that whether it's sunny or rainy, hot or cold, early or late, near or far, that we do the work and not just talk about doing t
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Playing the Gong has much in common with the Japanese art of tea. While many of us are used to just grabbing a coffee from Starbucks, to the Japanese, tea is an all encompassing experience. Tea is much more than the drink itself, it is the preparation, the setting, the atmosphere. Anyone can make a cup of tea, but to carefully think about making a cup of tea and be mindfully involved in the making, that is an altogether different experience. “Chado 茶道, the Way of Tea, is the practice of preparing, serving, and drinking Tea. Since the 15th century, it has been a study in preparing a bowl of powdered green tea (matcha 抹茶) as well as incorporating many of the arts of Japan. This elegant yet simple practice reflects the philosophy of the four principles of Tea: Harmony (Wa 和), Respect (Kei 敬), Purity (Sei 清), and Tranquility (Jaku 寂).” – From Chado: The Way of the Tea by Wakai Dokokai In the same sense, I find and emphasize great importance in setting up for my sessions. | <urn:uuid:bc2e89c9-cf18-4335-8245-684466125631> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://thewayofthegong.blogspot.com/2015/07/ | 2023-09-24T22:41:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.960579 | 479 |
The Proposal Writer & Strategist is a key member of the Accel Schools’ Business Development Team. This person is responsible for researching the requirements for a successful education services proposal/charter school application, seeking input and review from respective departments, and creating the draft response and exhibits. This person will work closely with the SVP of Business Development to research, write, edit, and complete proposals and charter applications that meet RFP or authorizer deadlines.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Education, English, Journalism; Master’s degree preferred
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong skillsets working with the Microsoft Ofce Suite software (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and internet research ability.
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How to configure DUO
To configure DUO’s Two-Factor authentication, please follow these steps :
On DUO’s Web Interface :
- Navigate to the Applications tab on Duo's administrator website
- Click on "Protect an Application"
- Create a new "Web SDK" application and click on "Protect this Application"
- Copy the Integration Key, Secret Key, and API Hostname
- Now open the Thinfinity® Configuration Manager, navigate to the "Authentication" tab, click on 2FA, then on "Add" and then select "DUO"
- Copy the Integration Key, Secret Key, and API Hostname provided by DUO, then click "OK" and "Apply"
- Navigate to the Thinfinity® Workspace login page and enter valid credentials
- Now, you will be given the change to authenticate using a valid DUO authentication method
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Iron Sharpens Iron is all about sharpening up as a disciple of Jesus Christ. We are inspired by Proverbs 27:17,
As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.
Iron Sharpens Iron takes place online, and is completely free and open to anyone.
We are now living in a confusing, post-Christian society. Today the vast majority of British people are secular. Secular people live as if there is no God and everything is just physical. Secular people have no fear of God – or indeed the pagan gods. For some, the focus is on watching football, drinking lager and watching TV. For others, it’s opera, sophisticated chitchat and poetry. All this without any reference to God and His kingdom… but it doesn’t have to be that way.
How can disciples of Jesus Christ live life to the full in our post-Christian culture? Should we bury our heads in the sand and ignore it? Or do we sharpen up as disciples and engage with our amazing, inspiring, complicated and challenging world?
Iron Sharpens Iron usually meets on the last Thursday of the month. At 8pm our speaker is interviewed or presents a short talk, after which we discuss the topic in hand. We want everyone to contribute to the discussion. We encourage heated debate. We want to learn from each other so we can bear fruit for Jesus Christ, the Lord of heaven and earth. Join at 7.50pm to chat with other participants before we start.
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Have you heard of the television show This Is Us? You may even watch it yourself? In this week's blog, I thought I would take a break on the "virus-we-should-not-name" topic and talk about emotions. I will explain why a lot of people cry when watching the show. How the brilliant work of the actors makes us believe that it’s happening to us, and what happens in our brain at that moment. The same apply when we experience any other emotions like anger, fear, hurt, guilt, sadness, etc. You can watch the video or read the transcript below.
Sometimes you're just ready to lose it or you are totally losing it or, you're overly sad or you're overwhelm, or you have anxiety, or you're afraid, or you're not sure if it's going to work, you're doubting... There's a lot of powerful emotions that we live through our experiences, as experiences are showing up in our lives. If you have watched my previous video: Feeling Stuck, you know everything now about powerful emotions and how they're just delivery trucks coming in your driveway. Now today, I'm going to talk about what to do with these experiences.
Let's say somebody cuts you off on the highway on the way to work. You get totally overwhelmed, totally upset at that person, right now, what happens exactly in your brain when this happens is that you enter a state of being angry and your brain sends 1,400 negative chemicals in your body to pollute you right away. It lasts for 30 to 90 seconds.
If you continue to think about it and relive it in your head and say: "Oh my gosh, I should have done this, or I should have done that..." Or let's say that you have an encounter with somebody at work. It didn't go so well, and then you're on your way back from work, it's six hours later, and you're still thinking about it and you relive it in your head and then you go: "Oh, I should've said this. I should've done that. Oh my gosh!" And then you're still very upset. What happens then is that your brain does not know that it's not happening again. So it re-sends again, 1400 chemicals in your body every single time you think about it. So you keep polluting yourself over and over with more cortisol and more chemicals because you're thinking about it again and again and again and you're stuck.
Then you're going home and you're going to tell your spouse: "Oh my gosh, do you know what Jim said to me at work today? It was so upsetting!" So your spouse is now listening to the story. Their brain doesn't know that it's not happening to them. So their brain sends 1400 chemicals in their body because their brain doesn't know it's not happening to them. So now you're polluting your whole family with your story. Same as if you arrive at work after somebody cuts you off and, in the lunch break, you are telling the whole room about this awful person that totally cut you off on the highway, right? So keep it for yourself instead of polluting everybody.
That is why, when you watch This Is Us, you cry because your brain doesn't know it's not happening to you. When you watch a horror movie, your brain doesn't know it's not happening to you. So you're scared. You're in your living room, you're fine there's no ghosts. Everything is okay. There's no vampires in your living room, but you're afraid anyway because your brain does not know it's not happening to you: and it sends 1400 chemicals again through your bloodstream because it thinks that it's happening to you.
Now, if you have been stuck for a long time, just exiting the state can be quite the undertaking. That’s what I do. I work with my client with specific processes at an unconscious level to get them unstuck. Feel free to? book a free 15-minute virtual coffee with me so that I can explain to you how it works and how I can help you. But today, I will give you a few tips that you can do on your own in order to start the process. So, you need to pull back from the experience. You need to completely step back and breathe. Awareness is everything. That's the first step. And then you need to ask yourself, wait a minute, what do I want to send in my bloodstream? Do I want to continue to feel this way? So what's my out? What am I learning here? What was my learning experience from that? Remember the last video in my post Feeling Stuck: so ask yourself: What am I learning? Maybe it's over. Probably it was not about you anyway. The other person, obviously they have problems. It's probably not about you. If it's guilt because it's something you did, then go talk to the person, go apologize if it was you, right? Maybe it's the other person. So make sure that you quickly stop thinking about it and quickly resolve the matter. Quickly do something about it and quickly ask yourself: - pulling yourself back - "What am I learning from this? When this is all resolved, what will I tell myself? What will I make sure that I do from now on that I will have learned from this unfortunate event?" Right?
So next time you feel like losing it or next time you've lost it, ONE: exit from the loop. Get out of it as quickly as you can and TWO: ask yourself: “What am I learning?” and THREE: keep it for yourself, nobody wants to get polluted with your stories. | <urn:uuid:d24f5448-4e02-4101-b7fe-84a29a7b1654> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://thinkyourself.com/this-is-us/ | 2023-09-25T00:57:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.980868 | 1,190 |
It is difficult to prioritize product and growth work. Using one metric as your team’s North Star can help. How do you define, measure, and make decisions from it?
A Product Design Sprint (invented by Google Ventures) is a 5-phase
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DIGITAL PR AND THE VELOCITY EFFECT
When we talk about Digital PR today it’s important to make the distinction between traditional public relations and digital public relations. And this is particularly true when it comes to the concept of velocity as it relates to digital PR. But that’s jumping ahead … first things first.
There’s a lot of confusion around the topic of digital PR and quite a bit a misunderstanding as to the differences between traditional PR and digital PR. I hope to clear some of the confusion up in this blog post.
I am going to cover two defining differences between traditional public relations and digital public relations in this post. But first it’s important to reinforce the primary purpose for public relations, whether digital or traditional. And that is with regards to the principle of positioning.
What is Positioning and What Does it Have to Do With Digital PR?
Many companies mistake positioning as being an actionable marketing activity. As if it’s something you do to a product or service. Because of this you often hear, “Let’s position X (the new product or service) as [this or that].” But the reality is that companies don’t position brands, products or services, people do. So your position in the marketplace is not necessarily what you say or think it is, but it’s what the market in aggregate says it is. This collection of these attitudes is what is known as share of mind.
Once you understand where the market has your brand or product positioned (and competitive research such as with a SWOT analysis or an SEO audit can help here), you are ready to set a strategy. A positioning strategy has two goals: a) protect and maintain that position; or b) shift from that position in a direction you want to move in.
Understanding a particular position (brand, product or service) before taking action is essential. It’s with this positioning mindset that digital public relations outperforms all other marketing communications disciplines. Digital public relations relies on actionable insights. And these insights are gleaned from a range of digital tools and services that help monitor and gauge the pulse of the market with regards to a product or service category. Understanding this positioning, or share of mind, from a macro standpoint lets you direct your public relations, or other marketing efforts in a pinpoint fashion.
How Is Digital PR Different from Traditional PR?
So back to the two primary differences between digital public relations and traditional public relations. These two components have to do with the point I just made about efficiency and direction when it comes to marketing communications.
The two components are Speed and Velocity.
Now we all know what speed is. It’s the rate at which something is moving. And historically traditional public relations has been reliant on speed for impact. Such as, “Let’s get our new product press release out quickly so we can break the news before competitors have a chance to react.”
To be sure, speed is an essential part of developing a competitive edge. And we all know the value of first mover advantage. But the problem with speed is that if you’re not 100% sure about the direction you’re going to move in, you’re going to get into trouble fast. And it may happen before you realize it. And then, it’s very difficult (and costly) to recover.
So that’s where Velocity comes into play. Velocity is a defining characteristic of digital PR. By definition, velocity is speed in a particular direction.
So to circle back to what I mentioned earlier about the value of PR insights. Especially those gleaned from digital tools and services that help gauge the pulse of the market with regards to a brand, product or service. Remember, positioning is something that consumers and competitors do. So gaining real-time insight into the realities of a competitive market helps ensure that you’re going to move with speed in the right direction when you take action.
What’s Next for Digital PR?
So does this mean traditional public relations is no longer effective? Not entirely, and it’s too early to predict the demise of traditional PR as an effective marketing communications tool. But that said, consider how many companies are still practicing “old school” PR. This means producing press releases, case studies, and other PR content and distributing it to the market based on best guesses when it comes to positioning.
It’s my belief that this tactic – moving quickly in a direction without market intelligence that confirms the direction – lies at the heart of why much content never gets any engagement or eyeballs. It’s because the content is not addressing topics and themes that the market is interested in at that particular moment.
So while it’s too early to predict the demise of traditional PR, the writing is on the wall. Digital PR allows you to move quickly and efficiently with velocity. In other words, speed in the right direction. This leads to greater impact, greater value and more targeted content marketing than you get with traditional PR efforts.
Bill Threlkeld is president of Threlkeld Communications, Inc., a digital PR consultancy based in Santa Monica, California. Threlkeld Communications, Inc. specializes in Digital PR strategy and tactics, with a focus on integrated content campaigns. This approach to Digital PR is known as the Content Distribution Ecosystem, a unique content approach that synchronizes and integrates PR, Social Media, Blogs, Audio, Video, Email Marketing and other content. | <urn:uuid:72492a84-fe9d-49cf-ac4c-75e471dea08f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://threlkeldcomm.com/2021/06/digital-pr-and-the-velocity-effect/ | 2023-09-24T22:54:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.935429 | 1,146 |
Last Updated on 31/07/2023
By now, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of being intentional with your money. But what does intentional spending really mean? If you’re like most people, you tend to put off thinking about financial matters until an emergency pops up or something needs to be purchased. With inflation rates currently skyrocketing through the roof all over the world, now’s a good time to stop waiting for an emergency and start being more intentional about where your money is going.
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Entrepreneur Jim Collins says “your most important job is to figure out how to get paid.” I’d go beyond the obviousness of income to say your most important job is to figure out how to live on less than what you earn.
It sounds intimidating, but it’s feasible if you look at things holistically and start with baby steps. First though, you need to know what it means to be intentional with your money.
Being intentional when you break out your wallet means being aware of where your money is going, and putting it towards things you value. How many times have you gotten your monthly credit card statement and wondered, “when the heck did I buy all this stuff?” You can change that! In this post, let’s look at how you can be more intentional with your money and get a firm grasp of where it’s going.
Intentional Spending Definition
Making intentional purchases is a mindful and purposeful way of using your money. It means being aware of your spending habits and making choices that align not only with your personal means, but with your values and goals.
For example, if you value health and fitness, you might choose to spend more on healthy food and activities which support your health. Or, if travel and happenings are important to you, you might choose to spend more on experiences that will create lasting memories.
There are different takes on how to be intentional with your spending. One is to create a budget that reflects your values and goals. This can help you see where your money is going so you can make better choices. First though, you need to know what your intention is, and what you truly value.
Know Your Intention & What You Value
Intention is the determination to act a certain way. With deliberation and purpose. To manage your spending and finances intentionally, focus on your goal. It might be something very specific, such as wanting to save up for a wedding, a new home, or to simply build a nest egg for early retirement.
Or maybe it’s far more complicated in that you’re not aiming to save up for anything in particular. Perhaps you simply have the feeling that something is off every month when the bills start flattering in. Or maybe you’ve been living beyond your means and you want to turn your finances around. Pay off credit card debt or a student loan.
In either case, take a step back and think about your particular situation and what you’re unhappy with. About hat’s important to you, what you truly value, and what you are not willing to sacrifice.
Once you really understand why you want to change your spending habits and what’s important to you, you’ll have the focus it takes for intentional spending.
Intentionally Budgeting to Save Money Is Your #1 Financial Tool
Once you understand your intent, your next step is to set up a budget. This will be your most powerful tool to become more intentional with your spending. Having a budget will help you paint a clearer picture of your financial situation and make better decisions about what to allocate your hard-earned resources to.
Think of your budget as a tool which allows you to track your income and expenses so that you can make informed decisions about how to best use your money. Another benefit to having a budget is that makes it easier to identify areas in which you may be spending more than you need to, or where you could cut back in order to save money.
A budget can be as simple or complex as you need it to be for your particular case. At its most basic, it should include all of your regular income and expenses. This can be done by tracking your spending in something a simple as a spreadsheet, or directly in your notes app.
There is also some great personal finance and budgeting software out there. As an Apple user, I personally love Banktivity and can recommend it after having had used it for over a decade now. For Windows users, Quicken is very popular. If you’d like a browser-based app, Mint has a free plan. Forbes did a full review of Mint recently, which you can find here.
How to Be Intentionally Mindful in Your Spending Habits
Ok, so now you know your intention and you’ve gotten a clear idea of your financial situation by setting up a budget to track income and expenditures. How do you actually do intentional spending now though?
To be intentional about your purchases, you need to take the following steps:
Understand your spending patterns. Track your expenditures for an entire month to see where your money is going. Much like going low-buy, this expense tracking will allow you to clearly see where you can cut back.
Make a plan. Once you know where you can cut back, make a plan for how you will do so. Are you spending hundreds every month eating out and getting takeaway? You might consider setting yourself a spending limit and doing some meal planning at the weekends so you can cook for yourself. Comb through your subscriptions, fashion purchases and everything else that is non-existential to identify your weak spots. Then set yourself some rules you will stick to.
Be mindful of your choices. When you are making a purchase, ask yourself if it is something you really need. If not, consider whether there is a cheaper or alternative option that would work just as well. Or, if you could borrow the item.
In previous posts from my Low Buy series, I’ve covered lots of examples and different ways you can trim back various categories of spending.
Reduce Your Expenses, But Don’t Give Up Everything You Love
Intentional spending is not about punishing yourself. If you know you can’t live without your HelloFresh food delivery subscription or your posh gym membership, you’re not going to be a happy camper if you cut these expenditures. In fact, giving up the things you love could very well set you up for failure.
What you want to do instead is take a hard look at all the stuff you could do without. Maybe you don’t need to drive the car to work everyday given the current cost of petrol; perhaps you could get a bike or take the train. Or perhaps you could give up your regular splurges at Sephora and start using the makeup you’ve already accumulated. After all, makeup has expiry dates. Use it or lose it, as they say.
In essence: intentional spending is about thinking through each purchase you make. I always say there are a few questions you should ask yourself before pulling out your wallet:
- Will this make my life better or help me solve a problem?
- Am I going to use this within the next few days?
- How many hours do I have to work to pay for this?
- Will this make me a better person?
- How many different ways can I use this item?
You don’t have to give up cute things or going out with your friends. You just need to pay attention to what you buy and why you buy it.
The Positive Impact of Intentional Spending
There is a lot of research that has been conducted on the topic of spending and how it affects the way we think about money. The general consensus is that mindful spending can have a positive impact on our financial mindset.
When we are intentional with our spending, we are more likely to be mindful of our overall financial situation. This can help us become more responsible and make better decisions when it comes to our purchasing power as consumers. Additionally, conscious spending helps us develop an overall healthier relationship with money.
People who are intentional with their spending habits are more likely to save money, have less debt, and feel more financially secure. Additionally, they are also more likely to feel happier and less stressed about money. Or use money to deal with stress.
Don’t Lose Track of Your Intention
Intentional spending is about taking control of your finances and making sure that you are only buying the things that bring you joy and get you closer to your goals. It can ultimately help you live a richer life whilst saving you money.
So keep your goals in your mind’s eye. Even if you are planning to invest in something long term like buying a condo, if you have that goal always in mind, you’ll be more likely to find ways to save money each month. It will also be easier to prevent yourself from buying things that aren’t relevant to your goal.
Focus your spending on things that are personally valuable to you. Today, with both inflation and the rise of after-buy consumer payment options luring people into a spiral of debt, the significance of being deliberate with our purchases is huge. If you’re not happy with your current financial situation, it’s time to get intentional about your spending.
There are a lot of ways to save money, but you need to find what works best for you. You might need to make some sacrifices in the short to middle term, but it can really be worth it in the long run. Be patient and stay focused on your intention and goals, and you’ll develop a new attitude towards money with staying power. | <urn:uuid:207acd7a-8abb-4f5b-90d2-47e06126683b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://tidymalism.com/intentional-spending/ | 2023-09-25T00:05:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.956184 | 2,057 |
The Winch Production Frame is the flagship model of Peterson Portable Sawmills as well
as the company’s most popular model.
Like other models it is a ‘swing blade’ sawmill that runs a thin kerf circular saw blade
that can cut both horizontally and vertically within 90 degrees. The design enables the mill to cut finished boards from the log. By contrast, a portable band sawmill only saws the log on the horizontal plane, requiring edging to produce finished lumber.
The Peterson Winch Production Frame model has a manual one-point lowering system
that can be upgraded with an optional electric winch for even faster vertical sizing. The patented high-low track option allows easy logging either over the top low rail with a loader or by rolling logs under the high rail.
With only one blade to maintain (blades have from 6-10 teeth), operating costs are
minimized. The blade can be sharpened on the mill in under five minutes with a Sharpboy and diamond wheel that are supplied with the mill. Teeth can be replaced if needed. Some Peterson mill owners have used the same blade for more than 10 years.
As with Peterson’s other swing blade sawmills, the Winch Production Frame model can
be equipped with a clip-on slabber attachment that allows cutting slabs for table tops, benches, and more.
For more information, visit the website of the official U.S. distributor, California-based
Sawyer’s Choice, at www.sawyerschoice.com, email firstname.lastname@example.org or call the
company at (800) 456-4145. | <urn:uuid:99736540-8b6b-4455-b2e7-7fcfdfb716b5> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://timberlinemag.com/2020/01/winch-model-most-popular-for-peterson/ | 2023-09-24T23:14:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.87886 | 347 |
The benefits of Loose Fill safety surfacing in play areas and busting the ever-present myths behind sand & bark14 Feb 2022
In Continental Europe, Sand is very widely accepted as safety surfacing for play areas and yet, despite this, it tends to be frowned upon in the UK. Every type of safety surfacing has various advantages and disadvantages but often these are not considered when designing playable spaces. We discuss below the things to consider when choosing safety surfacing and why we believe that sand or other loose fill surfaces should be used:
“Research has indicated that children learn through play by manipulating their environment” – Laura Macmillan Johnson, School of Landscape Architecture, University of Arizona.
Think about it – when did you last see any children interacting with rubber wet pour? Even the expensively designed patterns such as hopscotch and other games hardly ever get any attention from children. However, give them sand and children just can’t resist playing with it. Think of those days on the beach when children will entertain themselves for hours on end with just a bucket and spade. Children will play longer in a play area where they can interact with materials such as sand. If such materials are absent, they will often bring them in, in the form of soil and stones – this is often perceived as litter and anti-social.
Environmental and Sustainable Consideration
Natural materials, such as sand or bark, require little manufacturing for the end product and therefore have less impact on the environment. They are often very easy to maintain and just require topping up at intervals, meaning that they are much more sustainable than rubber surfacing. Loose Fill materials are also very hard to vandalise and sand is fireproof reducing the risk of any injury or damage.
Safety and Compliance
Loose Fill surfacing has great impact absorbing properties – this can sometimes be reduced in freezing weather but so can rubber and grass. Sand, like all loose-fill, is better at protecting against falls with lateral movement. The high friction in rubber surfaces can increase the possibility of long bone injuries. The ease of moving loose fill material also allows for easy annual inspection of foundations, as required by European Safety Standard EN1176/7.
Approximately 21% of the UK population are classed as disabled, disability is a broad spectrum and does not necessarily just cover wheelchair users. Loose Fill material offers excellent play value for children with very poor mobility (outside of wheelchairs) it allows them to explore with natural elements. It also has low friction for restricted movement making it a lot more enjoyable for them. One issue many people often discuss with Loose Fill material is that it is not wheelchair friendly, although when designed with wheelchairs and the landscape in mind there are often ways to incorporate access for wheelchair users and the play value that the surfacing offers for the user outweighs this issue in most cases.
Creating a good atmosphere is often the distinguishing factor of whether a playground is a success. People go to play areas to enjoy sensory relief from the artificial world in which we live, with its noise, colour, sharp lines and sensory overload. Natural spaces, built with natural materials and shapes, are calming to the senses and provide a gentle and pleasant atmosphere for people to enjoy.
Disadvantages and myths of sand and other loose fill surfaces
Animals and sand
We often hear people ask the question – how do you deal with animals and using sand as a toilet? Cats can cause a problem when sand play areas are located near houses, however; they are generally agro-phobic – when did you last see a cat in the middle of a park? And so sand areas in open spaces are unlikely to cause problems. A general maintenance point of daily checks can omit any worry about this and takes all of a few minutes to do.
When it comes to Dogs, they are often excluded from play areas already by fences, but if not, there is no evidence that they will prefer a sand “toilet” to any other areas. In fact, there is some evidence to suggest that the type of sand used in play areas is irritating to dogs in the way it gets between their claws.
The other thing to remember here is that children don’t just play in playgrounds. They play everywhere and dog excrement is a problem everywhere. The Toxicara Canis worm that can cause blindness in severe cases affects only 100 people a year and yet it is prevalent on playing fields and playgrounds around the country.
Disused Syringes in sand
We have yet to come across anyone who knows of this actually happening. We are sure that it has happened somewhere but it is definitely not a prevalent problem that we encounter.
Another factor is that any syringes in a play area are a hazard and need to be removed. I accept that in principle there may be a greater hazard from a syringe in a sand pit as it could feasibly get displaced below the surface and be unseen, however, I think that this is a cynical marketing illusion drawn up by suppliers of other surfaces to help their commercial cause
Broken Glass in Loose Fill Material
This is a misconception that we often come across, in reality, children falling onto glass in loose-fill surfacing are less likely to be hurt than falling onto glass on a hard surface such as rubber. The glass will move into the loose-fill material whereas rubber will resist such movement and press it back into the skin. It will, however, be harder to remove glass from sand, but this can be overcome with general maintenance.
Maintenance of Loose Fill over Hard Safety Surfacing
It goes without saying, that displacement of sand and other loose fill surfacing can be a problem even with good edgings and that these kinds of surfaces do require more day-to-day maintenance. However, the maintenance required is very simple and low skilled in comparison to hard rubber surfaces which will require less day-to-day upkeep but where maintenance is required it will be very expensive.
How we can help?
We would be more than happy to help anyone with any queries in regards to safety surfacing and choosing the correct surfacing on a project-by-project basis or in general. We can also offer CPD talks to any Landscape Architects on play value and the benefits of surfacing.
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Yesterday, it was four people at in Northern California. Eleven days ago, it was 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Last month, it was three people at a Walmart in Thornton, Colorado. Last month, it was 58 people in Las Vegas.
Eleven years ago, it was my 26-year-old son, who was killed with an illegal gun in a dispute over $300.
Gun violence was never a thought our family encountered, and now our days are defined by reminders of Jaron’s death. To say our world is forever changed is to state the obvious. Grieving is lifelong; sadness and pain will never go away for the families and friends devastated by fatal shootings.
But what’s saddest of all is the way gun deaths are treated by lawmakers. If Jaron had died from a disease, one that kills approximately 33,000 people every year, our family would rest assured that massive efforts were underway to counteract such a devastating threat to public health.
If gun deaths were caused by a disease, our country would never leave this issue to fester and grow, but would tackle it as a solvable problem. Health officials and aid workers would swiftly respond to stop contamination. Researchers and scientists would study it and produce solutions to avoid new outbreaks. Policies would be adopted to provide emergency funding. Citizens would dump buckets of ice on their heads to raise awareness. Foundations would announce grand missions to eradicate the epidemic through research and technology.
But gun violence is not a disease. And so tens of thousands of Americans die preventable deaths, including those who commit suicide by gun and the unintended deaths of children. And yet, we know that gun violence, like many diseases, is a solvable problem. States that restrict assault weapons have the lowest per capita homicide rates, and expanded background checks have been shown to reduce gun violence.
Those are just a couple of examples of the many approaches — large and small — that might have prevented the death of my son and so many others. We know from our nation’s history that innovative approaches, combined with a consensus on the need for change, can reverse even a steep upward trend. When the number of people dying in car accidents soared, the government, scientists and the auto industry conducted research and engineered better safety measures in cars. Now, seat belts and air bags save thousands of lives every day. Working together our country reduced traffic deaths. We decreased deaths from HIV. We virtually eradicated polio from the West. Now, we need to do what it takes to keep Americans safe from gun violence.
Our politicians have failed to protect families like mine, and in Sutherland Springs, Thornton, Las Vegas and all around the country. So it’s up to individuals to create massive public pressure for change. Groups around the country are uniting to take action. Everytown for Gun Safety has some 4 million members, and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, an arm of Everytown, provides an educational program focused on safe gun ownership that reduces unintentional deaths of children. Giffords: The Courage to Fight Gun Violence is a political action committee that backs candidates committed to gun safety.
Supporting these groups is an important first step in creating the public outcry needed to save lives, something every concerned American should do today. The media often refers to gun violence as an “epidemic” — it’s time for all of us to start treating it like one.
Joan Gilbert is a retired K-12 science educator in Tucson.
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This is the story of a young woman, her partner James, their great dane dog named Denver, and their two babies who are all living together in their 232 sq. ft. DIY tiny house that they built and expanded upon as their family grew.
Over the past few years, their family has grown exponentially – and I’m not just talking about Denver gaining 140 pounds! Macy and James have welcomed daughter, Hazel, and their newborn son, Miles, into the tiny house, but not before adding on an additional living space. Originally the house had an attached covered patio, but they recently enclosed the space to create a shared bedroom for their children.
In this tour, Macy tells us about living in a tiny house with children and speaks about plans for the future. Hazel (18 months) gives us a tour of her new bedroom, which she will one day share with her brother.
At the time of filming this tour, Macy was nine months pregnant. Her son, Miles, was since born on October 1st, 2015. Today the “Mini Motives” tiny house is 232 square feet and accommodates two adults, two babies and a great dane!
Tiny House with Two Babies, a Great Dane, and Mom & Dad!
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This Recycling Resource Page is follow up information related to our Recycling Series of blog posts.
A Note on Recycling
The one constant in the topic of recycling is money. Any category of consumer material starts with a money making commodity that can be manufactured into goods, sold, used, collected for recycling and sold for an additional use. The problem is the array of byproducts created by the cycle of manufacture to landfill.
- Manufacture: chemicals introduced into the environment, Fossil Fuels burned for energy.
- Shipping: more fossil fuels and packaging materials.
- Collection of recyclables: more fossil fuels for collection trucks.more shipping to collection centers or other markets for bulk sale.
- Landfills: large areas no longer usable due to the dumping of non-biodegradable items.
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Pellegrini - Cabernet Franc Red Wine
This Cabernet Franc has fresh aromatic notes of violet, peppermint, raspberry and white pepper. It delivers red cherry and currant with spicy undertones on the palate and an energetic finish. A vein of earthy depth runs through the wine which has come to represent a defining characteristic of Long Island Cabernet Franc. This beauty is sure to age gracefully but is ready to drink now. | <urn:uuid:fde8a6d9-e090-449c-9dd7-21993fbd47b7> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://tipxy.com/products/pellegrini-cabernet-franc | 2023-09-24T23:17:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.928332 | 93 |
Born on July 24, 1975 in San José, Costa Rica, Túpac Amarulloa grows up in the midst of a musical family, thus allowing him to become acquainted with artistic activity from an early age on. At the age of nine, he chooses the traverse flute as his main instrument and after having completed his secondary education at the Conservatorio de Castella (1992), he starts studying music at the Universidad de Costa Rica (UCR), swapping a year and a half later to the Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica (UNA).
In October 1996 he begins studies at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels (Belgium) under the direction of Carlos Bruneel, where he becomes a Master in Classical Music in the year 2000, with a specialization in traverse flute. Two years later he enters the Royal Conservatory of Ghent to study Jazz and Popular Music, where he also graduates with a Master’s degree in 2006.
Tupac Amarulloa also studied baroque flute at the Emiel Hullebroeck Music Academy in Ghent and has participated in numerous master classes with internationally renowned musicians such as Peter Lukas Graff, Michael Debost, Emmanuel Pahud, Gaby de Quant, Eddie Daniels and Bob Mintzer. Being a polyvalent musician, he takes part in diverse projects, thus enriching his experience with very different musical currents, that go from ancient to contemporary music, jazz, flamenco, Latin-American and experimental music.
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Roundtable disscussion. Bull’s Tavern presents “As Ardmore Turns.” The Garage presents digital and CD releases. Underdog presents new and used vinyl. Caitlin’s Bowl o’Stuffs. Binge-Worthy TV with Danielle and Caitlin. a/perture cinema presents movies and a review of “Soaked in Bleach.” City Beverage presents Paradise City Session IPA by Birdsong Brewing. “The Sound” by Lovely Budz.
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HOLYOKE, Mass. (AP) ? At a gritty industrial site occupied a century ago by a textile mill, five universities are collaborating to install supercomputers that will recreate the start of the universe and perform other research.
The developers of the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center, which is being built and is expected to be operating by the end of next year, were drawn to Holyoke for the same reason industrialists flocked to the city in the 19th century: cheap water power from the Connecticut River.
“It’s coming full circle for us,” said John Goodhue, executive director of the project.
Boston University, Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts formed the venture to boost academic research in protein structure, fluid flows, the dynamics of the earth’s atmosphere, human social interaction, the evolution of the galaxy and other issues. The universities are each spending $10 million, the state of Massachusetts has committed $25 million and technology companies EMC Corp. and Cisco Systems Inc. are contributing $2.5 million apiece.
The universities will pool resources by using the 90,000-square-foot building, which will be larger than anything they could operate on their own, said Jim Kurose, executive associate dean of the College of Natural Sciences at UMass-Amherst.
Only about of dozen employees will work at the computing center, with the bulk of the research being done remotely from the campuses. The people who work at the center will include administrators responsible for finances and use of the center, security personnel and employees who oversee the building’s operations and grounds.
With no employment boom at the computing center, Holyoke officials and its promoters say the center’s real attraction for the area will be its ability to draw research companies and other businesses looking to establish a high-tech footprint in western Massachusetts.
“It’s a catalyst for future development for people who want to be around researchers,” said Kathleen Anderson, Holyoke’s director of planning and economic development.
The nearly 9-acre site that will house the supercomputing center is now a construction zone with open pits, a stream of heavy equipment and piles of bricks that once formed the walls of the mill and will be used as fill. Signs of Holyoke’s past are evident everywhere ? in the obvious, such as a wire manufacturing plant nearby ? or harder to see, a crumbling tar surface that exposes early 20th-century brick beneath.
“The cobblestone is holding up much better than the blacktop,” Kurose said as he entered the construction in late August.
City officials and others are trying to reclaim Holyoke’s history as an industrial powerhouse in the 19th century and early 20th century that drew top entrepreneurs and immigrants seeking work. It suffered “some disinvestment over the years” as paper manufacturers left, Anderson said. And many mills changed hands, were retooled for new types of business or shut down.
Holyoke’s backers have high hopes for a modern resurgence. They’re using waste heat from the center’s computers for greenhouse and building heating systems and capitalizing on a proposed high-speed rail line to draw more business.
John Aubin is one of Holyoke’s more passionate supporters. The owner and developer of Open Square, a residential and commercial center in what was Holyoke’s first mill, said the computing center being built in his neighborhood will be a boon to Holyoke. The city’s proximity to the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley guarantees a well-educated work force, he said.
“There’s a tremendous pool of talent in western Massachusetts, and Holyoke is the geographic center of western Massachusetts,” he said.
Holyoke’s hydropower generated by the falls over Connecticut River’s 57-foot drop is a strong attraction, say Goodhue and others involved in planning the computing center, which has a generator on site that draws water power from a canal more than 100 years old. Holyoke’s water power accounts for about two-thirds of locally generated electricity.
The relatively cheap electricity is particularly important for the computing center, which is expected to be able to use at any time up to 15 megawatts, the equivalent of powering as many as 15,000 homes.
The center helps meet a growing a demand for more powerful computers to do wider-ranging research, said Thom Dunning, director of the National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois.
“The driver is the complexity of scientific problems we’re encountering,” he said.
He cited molecular-level research, weather and climate change and health issues such as viruses and how infectious diseases affect populations. For example, researchers in Los Angeles are using a supercomputer to model the impact of an earthquake to help the city prepare for one, Dunning said.
In addition, rapidly increasing computing power “opens a whole new range of problems” that could not be solved by previous generations of computers, he said.
Goodhue said the Holyoke computing center is intended to capitalize on the “real tectonic shift” in the amount of computing power available for academic research.
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The digital age has witnessed an impressive evolution in how the internet works, and with this evolution, the rise of many platforms and websites tailored to meet various user needs. Amongst these emergent stars, “101desires.com Internet” stands out uniquely. This article delves into the essence, services, and story behind 101desires.com Internet, aiming to provide an exhaustive guide to the curious user.
History and Background
In the myriad of digital platforms, few strike a balance between usability, innovation, and user satisfaction. 101desires.com Internet, as a platform, was designed to cater to these needs seamlessly. Though it recently entered the limelight, experts trace its roots back to the early 2010s, when digital transformations surged and internet penetration soared. The visionaries behind the platform identified a gap in user desires and digital solutions, creating a tailored online environment that caters to diverse needs.
Core Services of 101desires.com Internet
101desires.com Internet is not merely a standard website; it’s an ecosystem. Here’s a look into its varied services:
1. Digital Marketplace
Like other online marketplaces, this platform facilitates buying and selling but does so with a twist. It uniquely caters to niche desires and needs, establishing a community of like-minded individuals.
2. Networking Opportunities
Beyond commerce, 101desires.com offers networking opportunities. Whether for professional growth or personal interactions, the platform has carved out spaces for genuine connections.
3. Information Hub
Touted as the internet’s rising star, it doubles as an information repository. Whether it’s the latest tech trends, art, or culture, 101desires.com Internet has a rich tapestry of content that educates and enlightens its audience.
Why The Hype?
The internet has websites and platforms, each promising a unique experience. However, 101desires.com Internet managed to cut through the noise. What makes it so popular?
- User-Centric Design: 101desires.com places users at its core, unlike most revenue-centric platforms. Curators meticulously craft every feature, service, and content with the user in mind.
- Innovative Algorithms: The backbone of any digital platform lies in its algorithms. The unique algorithms of 101desires.com Internet ensure users receive personalized content, enhancing their browsing experience manifold.
- Community Building: Focusing on niche desires and needs fosters a strong sense of community. Users don’t just visit; they belong.
Navigating the Platform
For first-time users, the vastness of the platform might seem daunting. However, 101desires.com Internet boasts an intuitive design. Here are some navigation tips:
- Homepage: This is your starting point. From trending products to the latest articles, the homepage offers a snapshot of everything happening.
- Search Function: With its advanced search functionality, users can seamlessly find what they want. The search bar covers you whether it’s a product, an article, or a user.
- Profile Customization: To maximize your experience on the platform, you should customize your profile. Tailor it according to your desires, and watch the platform mold itself around you.
The Road Ahead for 101desires.com Internet
The journey for 101desires.com Internet has just begun. With an ever-increasing user base and consistent innovations, it aims to redefine the internet landscape. Plans include expanding into virtual reality, exploring augmented reality integrations, and foraying into AI-driven experiences. The potential for 101desires.com Internet is boundless, and the digital community awaits its next move with bated breath.
Navigating 101desires.com Internet might be like diving into a vast ocean. However, its user-centric designs, advanced algorithms, and a strong focus on community building ensure every user feels at home. As it continues its digital ascent, one thing is clear: 101desires.com Internet is not just another website; it’s a digital revolution. Whether you’re there for commerce, networking, or purely informational purposes, 101desires.com Internet promises an experience like no other. Embrace it, and embark on a unique digital journey. | <urn:uuid:9a4e1489-17e3-446b-b7ef-0df4c464c510> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://todaynewsclub.com/navigating-101desires-com-internet-a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-internets-rising-star/ | 2023-09-24T23:12:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.884434 | 884 |
We present an experiment of nonclassical interference between an intrinsically pure heralded single-photon state and a weak coherent state. Our experiment demonstrates that, without the use of bandpass filters, spectrally pure single photons can have high-visibility (89.4±0.5%) interference with photons from a weak coherent field. Our scheme lays the groundwork for future experiments requiring quantum interference between photons in nonclassical states and those in coherent states.
|Journal||Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics|
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This feature is part of our new Energy Market Watch coverage where each week we will provide insights and analysis on the latest trends in commodity markets, grid balancing and market fundamentals as the impacts of COVID-19 continue to emerge. You can sign up for the regular free update here.
Brent crude oil prices fell to a 17-year low of below $26/bl on 18 March 2020, following the impacts of COVID-19 on global demand and oil price disputes between Russia and Saudi Arabia. The recent crash saw prices record the biggest daily loss since the end of the Gulf war in 1991. In this Energy Market Watch Analysis, we assess how the crash has impacted on power and gas prices in 2020 so far and how this compares with two other historic price falls, the 2008 financial crisis and the 2014-16 oil price crash.
The 2008 global financial crisis
The global financial crisis (GFC) in 2008 wreaked havoc on financial markets and eventually the oil market. Brent crude prices had risen to an all-time high of over $140/bl before oversupply and suffering global economy saw the commodity crash to below $20/bl by the end of the year. This is reflected in gas and power prices, which saw the greatest movements following the collapse of Lehman Brothers (September 2008) and the subsequent bailing out of the American economy. Over the period oil dropped by 73.7%, with gas and power following slightly lower with 72.3% and 67.7% falls.
2014-16 oil price crash
Similar to 2020, though still unique to the current situation, was the oil price crash in 2014/15 as a result of a price dispute between the US and Saudi Arabia. Since the GFC in 2008, Brent crude oil prices had risen back above $100/bl in 2012 and remained there in 2014, which had also seen gas and power prices rise. Similarly to 2008, the price crash lasting nearly two years saw GB power and gas prices fall to fresh six year lows when oil prices eventually troughed in early 2016. Over the period oil dropped by 75.8%, with gas and power following lower with 59.0% and 41.6% falls.
2020 pandemic – how low can prices go?
So, can these previous crashes teach us anything about the 2020 trends?
The chart below compares the three oil crashes in the first 100 day period from when prices started to decline from their peak. While the 2014-2016 price crash occurred over a long period of time and much slower than the current one, the rate at which oil prices initially fell since the start of the year was comparable to the rate at which they fell in 2008. Where the two rates begin to diverge is when prices crashed due to conflict over output cuts between Russia and Saudi Arabia; meaning that prices fell to half their initial value about 30 days quicker than in 2008.
So far in 2020, Brent crude oil prices had fallen more than 60% since peaking at $69.75/bl in January when they hit a 17-year low of $26.33/bl on 19 March. Gas and power contracts have thus far followed the trend, falling 32.7% and 21.1% respectively. The rapid rate of decline of these prices has had a clear influence on season ahead gas and power as seen from the chart above, where seasonal prices for GB gas and power have also been in freefall since the turn of the year. It is worth noting that these seasonal prices did not react to the significant drop in oil seen a couple of weeks ago, when Saudi Arabia took the decision to flood the market with oil. Perhaps markets don’t envisage the kingdom being able to withstand such significant drops to oil prices and expect them to revoke their actions?
More interesting than the geopolitics at play here is the continual correlation between GB gas and power contracts with Brent crude oil throughout all of these scenarios. It has been assumed previously that as the UK gas mix has become less dependent on European or “continental” gas, typically from Russia and pegged to the oil price, that NBP gas markets would display more distinct trends from the oil market. However, 2020 so far shows this is not necessarily the case.
The explanation for the this is partly due to the resurgence of LNG imports into the UK over the past couple of years. Whilst the European, and Norwegian, share of the gas mix has declined LNG has increased to averaging roughly a third of all gas in UK. This has likely kept a similar share of the NBP gas market which is linked or indexed to the oil markets in some way. With gas still the marginal fuel in the power market, the correlation of oil to gas therefore continues to feed into the power markets.
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- 1 The Benefits of Refinishing a Basement on a Budget
- 2 Key Takeaway:
- 3 Assessing the Condition of the Basement Before Starting
- 4 Factors Affecting the Cost of Refinishing a Basement
- 5 DIY Basement Remodeling vs Professional Services
- 6 Painting the Ceiling and Walls for a Fresh Look
- 7 Choosing the Right Paint Color for Your Basement
- 8 Flooring Options for a Budget Basement Remodel
- 9 Incorporating Fun Features for Added Resale Value
- 10 Addressing Moisture Issues Before Starting the Project
- 11 Proper Lighting and Ventilation for a Finished Basement
- 12 Five Facts About How to Refinish a Basement on a Budget:
- 13 FAQs about How To Refinish A Basement On A Budget
- 13.1 How can I finish my basement on a budget?
- 13.2 What are the benefits of finishing a basement?
- 13.3 How much does it cost to finish a basement?
- 13.4 What structural problems should I look out for when finishing my basement?
- 13.5 What are some cost-effective flooring options for basements?
- 13.6 How can I increase the value of my home by finishing my basement?
The Benefits of Refinishing a Basement on a Budget
Refinishing a basement on a budget is an amazing way to add extra living space and make your home more valuable. With a good plan and budget, this can be a fantastic investment that gives lots of advantages.
One advantage of refinishing a basement on a budget is it’s a cost-effective way to add more living space to your home. This could be a great way to fit a bigger family or offer space for visitors. Plus, it can also increase the value of your home, which can be a great return on investment in the long term. Refinishing your basement can save energy by improving insulation, offering extra storage, and reducing the risk of flooding or water damage.
Another benefit of refinishing a basement on a budget is the opportunity to customize the design. You can turn your basement into a home office, a movie theater, or even a personal gym. With proper planning, you can create a space that fits your needs and preferences.
Additionally, refinishing a basement on a budget can make your home safer. By updating the wiring and putting in good lighting and ventilation, you can make sure the space is safe and comfortable. This is especially important if you have kids or elderly relatives living in your home.
Assessing the Condition of the Basement Before Starting
It’s essential to assess the basement before renovating. Check for water damage, cracks, and mold. Ignoring these can lead to expensive repairs. Signs of water damage include dampness, water stains, and musty odors. Cracks in the walls or floors indicate water intrusion. Mold growth is hazardous and must be eliminated.
Inspect the foundation, electrical system, and plumbing too. This determines the basement’s stability and helps prevent potential hazards.
Factors Affecting the Cost of Refinishing a Basement
Refurbishing a basement can be an awesome way to improve the value and living space of your home. But, several things can affect the cost of this upgrade. A huge factor is the size of the space that needs fixing up. The bigger it is, the more money for labor and materials.
Plus, the layout of the space, how difficult it is, and what quality of stuff you use can also change the cost. Major changes to the existing structure can add to the price. Also, using top-notch materials can ramp up the costs.
Apart from these factors, the cost of redoing a basement can be impacted by the state of the space before renovation. If there’s water damage or other repairs needed, it can add a lot to the total cost. So, it is essential to check the basement and spot any problems before you start.
To sum up, when you plan a basement renovation project, it is key to know the factors that can affect the cost. These are:
|Size||Layout||Materials Quality||Complexity||Basement’s Current Condition|
By recognizing these things, you can make a budget and get the result you want.
DIY Basement Remodeling vs Professional Services
Today, people are searching for ways to renovate basements without spending much money. Options include DIY and professional services. Both have pros and cons, so it depends on a person’s skills, budget, and timeline.
Those with renovation experience can do DIY and save money. It allows a personal touch and control but can be time-consuming. Plus, not everyone has the experience for big projects.
Professional services are great for those with no idea where to start or for complex projects. They have experience, knowledge, and tools. But, these services cost more and may not allow for personal touches.
A mix of DIY and professional services can be the best. People can DIY demo the basement and hire professionals for electrical and plumbing components.
Painting the Ceiling and Walls for a Fresh Look
Marcy was thrilled to finish her basement renovation on a budget. She painted the walls and ceiling a warm beige color. This transformed the dark space into a cozy and inviting room.
Achieving this look is easy! Here’s a 4-step guide to help you paint your basement’s ceiling and walls:
|1||Clean the surfaces and protect the floors and furnishings.|
|2||Choose waterproof or mold-resistant paint.|
|3||Apply a coat of primer for even coverage and adhesion.|
|4||Paint the ceiling with a roller and the walls with a brush/roller, using smooth strokes.|
Remember to allow proper ventilation and drying time. Also, use light or bright colors to enhance natural light and create a spacious feel. Finally, don’t forget to clean your brushes/rollers after use.
With a little planning and preparation, freshening up your basement’s appearance with a new coat of paint is an affordable and effective way to transform the space. It’ll make your basement feel brighter and more inviting!
Choosing the Right Paint Color for Your Basement
When picking paint for your basement, there are a few things to consider. To lighten the area, look to shades of beige, blue, or green. Avoid dark colors that could make the area feel smaller and uncomfortable. Instead, choose bright and neutral tones. For depth, use two complementary colors on an accent wall or wainscoting.
Consider the purpose of the room too – yellows and greens promote focus and energy. Don’t forget the flooring and furniture. Pick colors that go together. Also, try different lighting options to see how the paint looks.
Refinishing your basement can add value to your home – up to 70%! So, choose a paint color wisely.
Flooring Options for a Budget Basement Remodel
When you’re thinking of a budget basement remodel, the right flooring is key. It needs to be cost-effective. Plus, it must be moisture-resistant and durable. Vinyl plank flooring, laminate, carpet, concrete, tile, and engineered wood are all viable options. Each has its own pros and cons. Research them and pick the one that fits your needs and budget.
Functionality and aesthetics are both important. Pick the flooring that looks great and has the moisture resistance and durability needed in a basement. With this approach, you can have a beautiful and functional living space, without breaking the bank.
More and more homeowners are doing budget basement remodels. You can turn your basement into a cozy and inviting area for family and friends. Flooring plays a big role in this. Choose wisely and you can enjoy your remodel for many years.
Incorporating Fun Features for Added Resale Value
When it comes to your basement renovation, you can significantly increase your property’s resale value with fun features. Unique and affordable features can make buyers interested and make your property sell quickly and for more money.
Five ideas to add value with fun features:
|Create a Game Room||An area with a pool, ping-pong, or darts for adults and children.|
|Build a Home Theater||Cozy seating, a sound system, and large screens.|
|Install a Fitness Area||A gym or exercise area for health-conscious buyers.|
|Add a Bar||Exude style and elegance, a place to relax.|
|Create a Reading Nook||Comfortable seating, good lighting, and bookshelves.|
These features will draw buyers to your property, increasing its resale value and selling it faster. Make sure to stay in line with the existing décor for a cohesive and attractive living space.
Addressing Moisture Issues Before Starting the Project
Before starting a basement renovation, moisture issues need to be addressed. Ignoring them can cause damage and health risks from dampness and mold. To ensure success, moisture problems must be eliminated prior to beginning the project.
To detect any moisture issues, inspect the basement. Causes include water leaks, bad ventilation, and high humidity. Fix the problem by repairing leaks, adding proper ventilation, or using dehumidifiers.
In addition to fixing the root cause, waterproof the basement to prevent future issues. Methods include waterproof coatings on walls and floors, a sump pump, and exterior drainage systems. These measures keep water out and keep the environment dry.
For a dry basement, consult a professional before starting the project. They have the knowledge to identify and fix the root cause, ensuring that the basement remains dry and mold-free. Addressing moisture issues is essential for successful basement renovation.
Proper Lighting and Ventilation for a Finished Basement
Creating a comfy living space? Consider proper lighting & ventilation for your basement! Insufficient lighting & ventilation can make the basement cramped & uncomfortable. There’re key steps to ensure your finished basement is lit & ventilated.
1st, assess the current lighting & determine if more lighting is needed. Install bright, energy-efficient lighting fixtures to illuminate the space & create a nice atmosphere. 2nd, install a ventilation system to keep the air fresh & circulating. This prevents any dampness or stale odors. Also, consider installing a window or vent to bring in natural light & fresh air.
Aesthetic lighting features like pendant lights & sconces can enhance the ambiance. Invest in a dehumidifier to reduce moisture & improve air quality.
By addressing lighting & ventilation correctly, you can transform the basement into a lovely living area. Take the necessary steps to create a welcoming space you’ll enjoy spending time in!
FAQs about How To Refinish A Basement On A Budget
How can I finish my basement on a budget?
There are several ways to save money while finishing a basement. One approach is to focus on finishing only one area of the basement to create a usable space. Additionally, DIY projects can be a more budget-friendly option than a full renovation. Painting the ceiling and walls can also update the basement and make it feel brighter and more welcoming.
What are the benefits of finishing a basement?
Finishing a basement can double the usable square footage of a home, increase its value, and improve energy efficiency. By converting an unfinished space into a stylish and functional living area, homeowners can create additional living space for their families and guests.
How much does it cost to finish a basement?
The cost to finish a basement can range from $3,000 to $40,000, depending on the size of the space, the projects needed, and the materials used. The average cost of a basement remodel is $30 to $75 per square foot, but this can vary depending on DIY involvement and the type of materials used.
What structural problems should I look out for when finishing my basement?
Before starting any basement remodeling project, it is essential to check building codes and zoning ordinances to ensure structural and safety compliance. Additionally, confirming that there are no moisture issues in the basement is crucial, and remedial work such as cleaning, mold and mildew removal and treatment, waterproofing, adding a backup sump pump, and installing a dehumidifier may be necessary.
What are some cost-effective flooring options for basements?
Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is a cost-effective flooring option for basements, as it is durable, easy to install, and comes in a variety of colors and designs. Refinishing with concrete and using large areas or throw rugs can also create an industrial look at a reduced cost.
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Lubrication of bearings and other mechanical parts of an automobile or industrial machines without a grease gun can be daunting. Of course, you can tell better if you’ve ever been in such an awkward situation before.
In fact, the essence of a grease gun can’t be overemphasized. Basically, every professional uses it to apply lubricants on gears, rusty surfaces, and moving parts. Precisions can’t be attained without it and, likewise, when its use is abused. Meanwhile, though grease guns could dispense lubricants at high pressure, what saves the quantity of the lubricant and gives ultimate precision is the GREASE GUN NIPPLE.
The nipples or fittings are those removable accessories with different sizes of the orifice at their tips. Indeed, the easiest way to misuse a grease gun is the improper fixation of the nipple and the inability to decipher the right nipple for the appropriate task.
Professionals often have them bountifully in their stores to have innumerable choices to make absolute precisions. Each nipple represents the best suit for a distinct task. With this, they can multitask and attain a definite result.
How to Get Grease Gun off Nipple? 4 Easy Steps
1. When to Get Nipples off Grease Gun?
- The moment lubricants are not dispensing flawlessly but rather get stuck in the tip of the grease gun; it is an indication that you need to change the grease gun.
- Lubricants can become sticky and dried at the orifice of the nipples when exposed to air. Therefore, you might need to get the nipples off first to remove the dried residue.
- Some tasks come with instructions, and a definite type of nipple has to be used to get the correct application.
- Whenever the tip becomes rusty and has the diameter of the orifice constantly expanding, it needs to be removed and changed.
- Removing it after completing a task and cleaning it is the most advisable way of using it. This makes the grease gun to be productive for a long time.
2. Steps in Getting Grease Gun off Nipples
- Learn about the type of grease gun and use the manual to understand how the valve, handles, and other accessories are set up on the grease gun.
- Do this in a secluded region. You can place a material underneath to pour the leftover lubricants into the container. This would definitely prevent the environment from becoming messy.
- Screw out the nipple by using your right hand to grip the handle while your left-hand turns the tip leftward and moves it forth and back until it removes from the opening top.
- You could use a nipple remover to remove the grease nipples from the grease gun pleasantly.
- Try inverting the nipple and the grease gun to allow the liquid lubricant to ebb off. You can even go ahead to
3. Errors to Avoid
Grease guns have their nipples, so fitting that directly twisting the grease gun or the nipple tip anticlockwise could be the next to futility. However, you would need to slightly tilt the gun or the connecting tube at a 15 degree angle to get the grease gun removed snugly.
Don’t exert too much force on the grease gun coupler and the fitting. The tilting should be at its pace until the nipple is driven twice in an anticlockwise direction and back and forth if needs being.
The tilting should be done carefully, especially when a cord tube is connected to the grease gun. Some technical tips and advice that you should put on safety gloves while doing this. Nonetheless, that’s left to you, though.
4. Final Steps
- Grease gun couplers and nipples are detachable from each other. The entire process could be hectic if debris is clogged within so remove every gunk.
- Use the best refilling method for the cartridge. In other words, make sure that the grease gun is in a safe condition often.
- Removing the hose for cleaning increases the chances of proper air pumping through the pipes. Therefore, consider doing this, provided you’re using a hydraulic grease gun to get a perfect outcome.
- Consult the manufacturer or a technician if you still find difficulties removing the grease gun from the fittings.
What Are Grease Nipples Called?
They are referred to as grease fitting. You can find them in various sizes and threads. Welders, painters, hobbyists, and many others use them to execute various tasks. The dimensions and thread series they opt for will determine the precise amount of lubricant ejected out.
Are There Different Grease Nipple Sizes?
Yea, they are available in different sizes. The thread sizes you can find are M6, M6, M8, M8, M10, M10, and M12. Brands have them in various styles and shapes also. You can check out the very types that would suit your needs.
Why is My Grease Gun Stuck in the Fitting?
Several factors could cause this. Oftentimes, gunk causes grease to clog the orifices in the fitting, and insufficient pressure could also cause it. However, you can correct this by removing the grease gun from the fittings and the hose for proper cleaning.
What Size Socket is a Grease Nipple?
The standard sizes you can find grease nipples are 0.25inch- 28SAE-LT and 0.125inch-27PTF. You can find them both in regular and in stainless steel. The profound shape that you see in the sockets is hexagonal. Find out more information about the size socket before buying from the marketplace.
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Actor in television and film that is most nicely-recognized for his operate as a persona in historic television dramas Ekageyi Sokari, and Children of the Sun. This has helped him accumulate over 250,000 followers on his Instagram account. Instagram account.
His operate was as a result of the title character throughout the film of 2008 Aba.
He was the son of Jackson Anthony and Kumari Sandalatha Munasinghe.
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|Age||31 years, 9 months, 5 days|
|Place of Birth|
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|Birth Country||Sri Lanka|
|Parents||Jackson Anthony, Kumari Sandalatha Munasinghe|
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Sajitha Anuththara Net Worth
Sajitha is no doubt one of many richest Movie Actor from Sri Lanka. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sajitha Anuththara‘s net worth $5 Million.
|Net Worth||$5 Million|
|Source of Income||Movie Actor|
|House||Living in private residence.|
In 2004 He made his show display debut with Sooriya Arana.
Facts & Trivia
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If you are talking about shared offices remember you are talking about coworking spaces. With the advancement of technology, you can do anything remotely. Coworking dedicated desk provides all the necessary facilities required in remote work.
These spaces offer different facilities to their workers as you can perform your duties accurately, you can share your ideas freely, or can communicate with different people easily. With this facility, you can easily optimize your time. It is even helpful in saving your cost mad maximizing your profit ratio.
However, despite these benefits, many people find it difficult to actually work in shared offices. In this article, we will explore some of the reasons why shared offices can be challenging to work in and some strategies for overcoming these challenges.
Noise and Distractions:
One of the main reasons shared offices can be hard to work in is the level of noise and distractions present in these environments. Unlike a traditional office, where each employee has their own designated workspace but coworking spaces often have a more open layout and may lack soundproofing.
This can make it difficult to focus on work especially if you are working on a task that requires a high level of concentration. But coworking dedicated desk tries to overcome this problem effectively.
Lack of Privacy:
Another reason why shared offices can be challenging to work in is because of the lack of privacy. In a traditional office, each person has his own place where he works calmly. No one can disturb him in completing his work. But when you talk about coworking spaces it means a desk where you work together, anyone can distract you from your focused purpose. This can make it difficult to have private conversations or to work on sensitive projects. This is the reason why a co-working dedicated desk is working for the betterment of privacy issues.
Lack of Control:
A third reason why coworking spaces can be challenging due to the lack of control over the environment. If you observe a traditional office you can notice you have control over the temperature, lighting, and other environmental factors.
In a shared office however you may have to deal with temperatures that are too hot or too cold, poor lighting, or other factors that can make it difficult to work comfortably.
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Lack of Predictability and Routine:
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Noise-Cancelling Headphones or Earplugs:
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o Discuss how the increasing diversity of the U.S. population can be an opportunity rather than a detriment. Reflect on the benefits of diversity, for individuals, for society, and for institutions like the workplace, the health care system, and the educational system.
o Diversity can create challenges for society as well as opportunities. In your opinion, what social issue do you think is the most likely to cause hostility along racial, ethnic, or gender lines? Which sociological theory can help us understand why this issue occurs?
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AR500 Armor® Level III Body Armor – Patented Advanced Shooters Cut (ASC)
Where it all began, AR500 Armor® Level III patented ASC Body Armor. A revolution in the armor industry by combining guaranteed performance, durability, and value. Backing down from no challenge, we’ve become the most independently tested, reviewed, vetted, and validated body armor manufacturer in the world by our peers. Our Level III armor serves as the flagship model in our line for those who desire rugged and reliable armor. Capable of defeating 7.62x51 M80 NATO Ball (.308 Winchester) at a velocity of up to 2,780 feet per second. Independently tested in accordance with NIJ 0101.06 through Oregon Ballistics (OBL), and H.P. White Laboratories.
Available in right and left handed configurations, our patented ASC affords you additional room for your rifle stock improving comfort and shooting ergonomics. Compatible with all standard plate carriers that accept SAPI or traditional Shooters Cut body armor with appropriate chest plate pocket size.
Available in: 8” x 10”, 10” x 12”, and 11” x 14” Advanced Shooters Cut sizes.
Weight (+/- 10% for PAXCON coating):
- 8” x 10” ASC – 5.5lb
- 10” X 12” ASC – 8.0lb
- 11” X 14” ASC – 10.5lb
Profile: Thin 0.26” profile (Base Coat), 0.48” profile (Build-Up)
AR500 Armor® Level III Body Armor Specifications
- Level III rifle rated for 7.62x51 M80 Ball (.308 win) @ 2,780 fps
- Independently tested to NIJ 101.06
- Patented Advanced Shooters Cut (ASC) (on some models) in thin .26” profile
- Most independently reviewed and tested body armor in the world
- AR500 Armor® high hard specially treated ballistic steel core construction
- Rigorous quality control standards for consistency and performance
- Rugged and stress fracture resistant
- Minimally invasive forming process on Multi-Curved models preserves armor integrity
- 20-Year maintenance free shelf life
- Unparalleled Multi-Hit and stand-alone performance
- Outlasts Ceramic, and Polyethylene Body Armor
- PAXCON abrasion and chemical resistant coating
- Build-Up for spall and fragmentation mitigation
- Made in the United States of America!
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You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the 'Complete Orders' link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
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We know how important sports are for people's health and training.
Torremuelle Racket Center is an attractive meeting place where we can share our free time with those of us who share the same pleasures and concerns.
Our staff speaks Spanish, English and Scandinavian.
The aim of TORREMUELLE RACKET CENTER is to update and modernise the Club in order to position itself as a reference point on the Costa del Sol.
Our goal is preserve the Torremuelle area and improve the quality of life for its residents, who will be able to identify the benefits of the new sports facilities.
The main purpose is to respect the environment with the least visual impact
We know how important is time for you.
That's why we are focused on fast and efficient customer service.
We are committed to give the best answer to any query or claim within 24 hours.
Our staff works everyday to keep all activities on time so you can fully enjoy your time with friends and family at TRC.
Also, we can help you in Spanish, English, Norwegian, Danish and Swedish.
TRC is a meeting place where you can spend your free time with family and make new friends.
More than a sports club, a social meeting point.
Torremuelle Racket Center is the number one place to meet on the Costa Del Sol.
Get fit with Personal trainers, playing padel, tennis or swim in our swimming pool.
Healthy Eating at our snack bar ‘Punto de Oro’.
Receive the best massage or Injury Rehabilitation on the Costa Del Sol.
Come and enjoy the atmosphere with friends or family!
Come to Torremuelle Racket Center in la Costal del Sol.
You can get fit while playing padel, tennis or swimming.
Eat healthy at our Snack Bar "Punto de Oro".
Above all these things, TRC is your social meeting point.
Come with your family and friends and enjoy!
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Sharon is a member of North York Moors AC and became a serious runner in 1994 when she completed her first 100km and 24 hour race, winning gold in the National Championships at both events, she is still the only person to take both titles in the same year.
Sharon has represented Great Britain for 18 years, on 27 occasions, winning several medals as well as further National Championship titles.
Towards the end of her international career Sharon progressed to longer and more extreme races. In 2011 she was ranked World Number 1 for 6 days on the road with her British Record of 750km, a race she won outright as the first person.
In the same year Sharon broke the Guinness World Record for the furthest distance run on a treadmill in 7 days. Her distance of 833km added over 100 miles (160km) to the existing female record and nearly 50 miles (80km) to the men’s record. It is rare that a female world record is better than the male world record in athletics!
In October 2016, Sharon had run 186 ultras, 114 marathons and 119 off-road races of near marathon distance, some 419 events of 24 miles or further.
Sharon has raced across deserts such as the Libyan Challenge, Ocean Floor Race and Badwater Ultra-marathon. She has done multi stage races such as Marathon des Sables, Grand to Grand Ultra, Fire and Ice 250km, Trans-Alpine from Germany to Austria, Switzerland and Italy, Verdon Canyon, Al-Andalus Ultra Trail and Trans-Slovenia (winter edition).
During this podcast, Sharon shares more about her early life, how she got into running, and how running has changed her life. She shares more about the planning and preparation that goes into a World Record challenge like JOGLE. Sharon is super down to earth and full of top tips and advice to motivate and inspire you!
Website - http://www.sharongayter.com/index.htm
Book “The Clock Keeps Ticking” - buy here
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