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Summer is all about the potluck and pasta salad is one of the staples at every party. This takes the traditional pasta salad and turns it on its head in the most fabulous, flavorful way. Soba noodles are tossed with a tangy ginger scallion dressing, thinly sliced veggies for crunch and cilantro for freshness.
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
- One 4-inch piece of ginger, peeled and very finely minced
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or wheat free tamari for gluten free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ¼ cup grapeseed oil
- 1 large pinch granulated sugar
- Soba salad:
- 8 ounces soba noodles
- 3 small or 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned
- 2 cucumbers, julienned
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Optional: 1 ½ – 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the ginger scallion sauce, combine all ingredients in a medium size measuring cup (to make it easier to pour over the salad later) and let sit while you prepare the salad. TIP: For the garlic, I like to grate with a microplane to get a very fine mince.
Cook soba noodles according to package instructions, drain, and rinse with cold water.
Toss noodles with half the ginger/scallion sauce and half the cilantro, cucumber, carrot and grilled shrimp (if using).
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Chill until ready to eat (up to a couple of hours), or serve immediately.
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AQUARIUM REDOX BALANCE |
(1) Basics (Overview/Abstract)
(2) Relative Hydrogen (rH)
(4) Natural Redox
(6) Redox as it pertains to Aquariums
(7) Effect of Stress|
(8) Healthy Redox Methods
(9) Redox Problems
(11) Downloadable version of this article
By Carl Strohmeyer-PAMR 40+ years experience (with input and proof reading by others, including experts in this field) Updated 2/1/20 Although not a well known process among many aquarists, with much misunderstanding of both sides of the equation by even some advanced aquarium keepers; the implications of Redox for a healthy aquarium are quite far reaching, especially now with peer reviewed research into the correlation of rH, and thus important for any aquarist considering moving from basic aquarium (or pond) keeping to advanced to understand. Even the average aquarist should consider this water parameter when all other parameters check out, yet fish continue to be susceptible to disease. Not only do my years of research and observations with 1000s of aquariums bears out this is an important subject to consider, but growing research in human disease resistance does as well (Redox is constantly discussed in medical research papers, and the higher Redox level previous thought of as healthy have been shown otherwise).
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OVERVIEW; REDOX (REDOX POTENTIAL) BASICS (OXIDATION POTENTIAL, ORP)
However some in the aquarium keeping community still seem to be in the dark as per this growing documented research.
By Carl Strohmeyer-PAMR 40+ years experience (with input and proof reading by others, including experts in this field)
Although not a well known process among many aquarists, with much misunderstanding of both sides of the equation by even some advanced aquarium keepers; the implications of Redox for a healthy aquarium are quite far reaching, especially now with peer reviewed research into the correlation of rH, and thus important for any aquarist considering moving from basic aquarium (or pond) keeping to advanced to understand.
Even the average aquarist should consider this water parameter when all other parameters check out, yet fish continue to be susceptible to disease. Not only do my years of research and observations with 1000s of aquariums bears out this is an important subject to consider, but growing research in human disease resistance does as well (Redox is constantly discussed in medical research papers, and the higher Redox level previous thought of as healthy have been shown otherwise).As research grows, knowing what can affect oxidation and reduction which are both important in their own way can help an aquarium keeper deal better with sick fish or an aquarium that has a sudden build up of organics. Even lighting and quality of light is showing to have an affect on Redox based on tests!
Redox, also known as Redox Potential, oxidation potential, & ORP (oxidation reduction potential) describes the ability for the loss of an electron by a molecule, atom or ion to the gain of an electron by another molecule, atom or ion.
Without this ability to gain electrons, many minerals cannot be absorbed and properly assimilated, especially in times of stress.
So it is very important to keep a healthy Redox Balance via both sides of the Redox equation;
(a) Normal oxidizers such as proper/optimum dissolved oxygen levels.
(b) To counter oxidative stress (often artificially induced in our aquariums); via proper positively charged mineral levels (such as Calcium and Magnesium) and even level 1 or higher UV Sterilization.
Often, we as aquarium keepers perform methods to counter oxidative stress without even knowing it, this includes GH boosters used in the "Estimative Index Of Dosing" for planted aquariums. In fact this is how I got started in this research starting in the 1980s, as my observations between my 1000s of client aquariums were showing different results with different aquarium keeping practices,and often these results took months if not years to observe the often subtle but sometimes substantial difference.
Basically we are attempting to provide enough oxidation to provide ample oxygen, allow for biological organic waste breakdown, and not allow too much bacteria in the water column. WHILE AT THE SAME TIME, not add oxidative stress to inhabitants in the aquarium and allow optimum osmoregulation too.
Many in the past have stated exact numbers are the "best" Redox reading for an aquarium (myself included in the past). My research has found this to be incorrect.
In some aquariums, a higher Redox of 350 mV may be a good Redox to obtain (for oxidation) when high organics and decomposition is lowering water quality.
HOWEVER for a new or established aquarium that is properly functioning this is not a number you should be necessarily "shooting" for correct Redox balance, as high Redox does not necessarily equate to a healthy aquarium.
A Better simple explanation of "Healthy Redox" is a "Balanced Redox" that recognizes the need for oxidizers to keep clean well oxygenated aquarium water (especially during treatment) while also recognizing that reduction is NECESSARY to balance out oxidizers such as nitric acid that long term affect fish health.
So please read on to better understand!.
It is also noteworthy that there is a correlation between Redox Potential and pH (Reference: University of Florida; Biochemistry of Wetlands)
The video below shows some of the correlation of pH and Redox:
Fish Health- Quick pH/Redox Demonstration
Redox also relates to water changes and the amount/frequency there of.
This article has information about using Potassium Permanganate in a very simple (& fun) test to determine the health of your aquarium before and after a water change:
Aquarium Cleaning; Reasons (See Redox Section)
We should note that we have both slow and fast Redox reducers and slow and fast Redox oxidizers.
Generally in a healthy aquarium regular use of "fast" oxidizers or reducers is not necessary (which the exception of occasional water conditioner use for chlorine reduction). Fast reducers or oxidizers also generally are relatively temporary, although chloramines are definitely a fast reducer that is not temporary.
*Oxidation describes the loss of an Electropositive or gain of an Electronegative by a molecule, atom or ion.
Another way to look at this is to lose, or cause to lose, hydrogen atoms.
EXAMPLE: Redox processes such as the oxidation of carbon to yield carbon dioxide.
Oxidation is the LACK of electrons by a molecule.
Oxidation is when the molecule can accept electrons from a reduced molecule, thus oxidizing.
*Reduction describes the gain of an Electropositive or loss of an Electronegative by a molecule, atom or ion.
Another way to look at this is remove oxygen atoms or add hydrogen atoms.
EXAMPLE: The reduction of carbon by hydrogen to yield methane (CH4).
Reduction is the GAIN of electrons by a molecule.
Reduction is when a molecule can give a positive charge to an oxidized molecule, thus ceasing the oxidation of the molecule.
Another example: Calcium (Ca2+) or Magnesium (Mg2+) which initially are composed of two positively charged ions immersed in a sea of movable electrons may have given up all possible electrons to cells/molecules under oxidation.
It is for this reason, then that positively charged calcium and magnesium supplies must be constantly renewed; without this “fresh” positively charged calcium, etc. your Redox balance will suffer.
Think of it this way; a battery "works" only when a positive and a negative electrode are present to maintain an electrical current. When the positive plates become exhausted, the battery is no longer functional, even though the metal plates and other "ingredients" for the battery are still present.
So it is that your GH or Calcium Test may show adequate minerals, but these minerals have been oxidized and thus rendering the test inaccurate as per ESSENTIAL positively charged calcium ions. This why it is folly to attempt to drive down GH to very low levels in a misguided attempt to replicate certain environmental biotopes based on old school opinions of GH.
Here is an excellent article further explaining how a battery works as it relates to Redox, both oxidation and reduction, and both Anodes and Cathodes (think Anions and Cations).
This also explains why a mineral "salt such as CaCO3 (Calcium Carbonate) can have a positive (Cation) ion charge.
Basics of Electrochemistry
What is noteworthy in reading the above article is it speaks of an ionic solution, which our aquarium water is not quite the same as a battery here (saltwater is more so than freshwater), however this also points out the importance of not using totally neutral distilled/de-ionized water to house your fish, as then there is definitely no ionic solution for this current.
QUOTE from the above cited reference/article: "Ions in solution will move from an area of high energy toward an area of low energy producing, a current".
Where the battery comparisons further work, especially for the nay-sayers who claim "we are only measuring ions with a GH test", is that as the calcium Cations are used up, the calcium tends to bind to anything in the aquarium, from objects to even coral in reef aquariums. I have observed this 100s of times (if not 1000s).
Similar to this action in a battery:
QUOTE: "When the lead acid battery accepts charge, the sulfuric acid gets heavier, causing the specific gravity (SG) to increase. As the SoC decreases through discharge, the sulfuric acid removes itself from the electrolyte and binds to the plate, forming lead sulfate."
Reference: How to Measure State-of-charge
It is also noteworthy that while a TDS meter is a good device for any advanced aquarium keeper to own, a TDS meter measures conductivity and pretty much everything that is in the aquarium water, thus not necessarily measuring GH (& KH for other reasons) which COULD could be a mistake as reducing Calcium Cations could still be low.
If you are really looking to "go pro" definitely own a good TDS Meter (such as the AAP/TMC) ALONG WITH a good ORP/pH Meter (and of course some basic GH & KH test kits too).
Reference: Aquarium Chemistry; TDS
Please read on as I will go into further depth as the article progresses, especially as Redox relates to aquatic health.
Oxidized water with its Redox potential of +700 to +800 mV* is an oxidizing agent that can withdraw electrons from bacteria and kill it. The oxidized water can be used to clean hands, sterilize utensils, and treat minor wounds.
This is why products such as Melafix which is an oxidizer (albeit mild), is effective at sterilizing a wounds or similar *mV = Millivolts or 1/1000 of a volt of water conductivity
Here are a few oxidizers: ozone (O3; Oxidation potential= +2.1), hydrogen peroxide(H2O2; Oxidation potential= +1.82), chlorine (Cl2) and chloramines (NH2Cl).
Further Reference: Hydrogen Peroxide; Aquarium Medications Part 3
As well, some aquarium products are also oxidizers such as Potassium Permanganate (sold in products such as "Jungle/Tetra Clear Water") and Mardel Maracyn Oxy. For this reason both of these products should be used with great caution in your aquarium (although use in established aquariums with a balanced Redox should not be problem when used as directed).
Even mild oxidizing aquarium remedies such as Melafix or Herbtana should be used sparingly as over use WILL CAUSE oxidative stress, as this is what an oxidizer does, it causes stress to tissues! Think stomach acid, an oxidizer, but you sure would not want your other body tissues exposed to it.
Product Resource: Maracyn Oxy from AAP
Reduced Ionized with a Redox Potential of -250 to -350 mV readily donates its electrons to unusual oxygen radicals and blocks the interaction of the active oxygen with normal molecules.
Substances which have the ability to counteract active oxygen by supplying electrons are called scavengers. Reduced water, therefore, can be called scavenging water.
Reduced water inhibits excessive fermentation by reducing indirectly metabolites.
Please note that the oxidizers have a plus and the reducers have a negative in the chart to the left. Click graph to enlarge
Here are a few reducers, in other words, elements or processes that can transfer electrons to another substance; Magnesium, Calcium, Sodium, and the process of Photosynthesis involves both oxidation and reducing.
As one can see from the graph, elements such as most metals, as well as essential elements for aquatic life: Calcium and Magnesium are major reducers.
However because of this they are also most easily depleted (the elements at the top and the bottom of the graph are most easily depleted in their oxidation or reducing properties).
Most aquarium water conditioners are also Redox Reducers, albeit very short term/temporary reducers. Examples include SeaChem Prime, Tetra/Jungle Start Right, Kordon Novaqua, and many more. As well, Vitamin C which is also used as a method of chlorine removal is a reducer (be aware that Vitamin C used in doses required for chlorine removal in large percentage water changes will drastically drop pH).
Vitamin C is discussed further later in this article #Ref 1.
Further Reference: Aquarium Water Conditioners Review & Information
True UVC Sterilization also reduces, by electrically charging (adding an electron) and breaking down oxidizers in the water column. This is clearly demonstrated by picture later in the Aquarium Redox Section of this article.
The problem of late is the flood on low cost UV Sterilizers and/or low output medium pressure UV replacement bulbs sold on Amazon, eBay, and other websites that are at best only capable of clarification and NOT true level one sterilization which can then improve Redox balance (or at the most perform this action poorly).
Aquarium Lighting and the "quality" of this light has also in recent preliminary tests shown to reduce Redox, which has important aquarium keeping implications (both positive and negative, depending upon what is currently happening in an aquarium). See the Aquarium Redox section for more.
Simple Test to Understand Redox: Take an 8 oz. glass of water, then add enough Potassium Permanganate to change the color to a mild red, then take any aquarium water conditioner such as Prime or Start Right and slowly add drops to the water and watch the red be "reduced" (neutralized) to a clear brown color.
What you are observing is the reduction of an oxidizer (potassium Permanganate) by a Reducer (generally Sodium Thiosulfate is used in these conditioners).
For those looking for an advanced Redox Test, that provides actual numbers in high accuracy:
*EcoSense ORP 15 Redox Meter
Or an even more advanced test by Hanna Instruments:
*Hanna ORP, PH, Temperature Meter #H198121
An important note, is that although oxidation is a necessary part of biochemistry for fish and all animals (such as for energy production), the NORMAL HEALTHY state is one of reduction.
During normal biochemical processes molecules that are normally reducers give up their electrons (in much the same way a car battery does until re-charged), so without a recharging via the addition of new minerals that are high in these electrons or even processes such as UVC sterilization (or even high PAR lighting), your aquatic biochemistry will suffer and eventually so will your fish!
One more basic generalization to consider before moving into more depth is this: Water that is of low pH (acid), in general, measures high ORP while water of high pH (alkaline) measures low ORP (please note that this is a broad generalization).
However, in natural water (generally spring water), acidity of minus ions and alkalinity of plus ions can coexist (more about this in Natural Redox).
Also worthy of note, a 2012 human research has shown that an intake of 75% alkaline foods versus 25% acid foods are best for essential Redox Balance. While this is not a perfect comparison, sine the human body changes the pH of food as it progresses from the stomach into the small intestine, this can still be reasonably extrapolated to fish in the the water environment and foods should allow for this as well since the physiology of fish and humans are similar. As well since fish live in their liquid environment, water parameters such as Redox have a more definite affect on fish than with humans.
This of course often confounds those who constantly dump copious amounts of acid buffers or similar in their aquarium or worry about a generally fictitious "too high GH".
RELATIVE HYDROGEN (or rH):
This section on rH compliments of Rogier Van Vlissingen.
This takes ORP reading a step further as to showing the true health of the water.
The rH/Relative Hydrogen Score, is a better measure of whether the water is actually oxidizing or reducing than ORP is. ORP is a proxy, rH directly measures atomic H in the water, (which includes H-), so it is still not a direct measure of H-, but it's closer than ORP.
In 1997 Prof. Sanetaka Shirahata of Kyoto University published a paper in BBRC (a peer reviewed journal, Biolochemical and Biophyscial Research Communications), which demonstrated for the first time that H- persisted in electrolyzed water, putting to rest an industry myth that the reason for the health effects of the alkaline water from electrolysis was the very alkalinity of it. Not so, it was the presence of H-, which science up to that point had believed could not exist but for nano seconds.
Dr. Hidemitsu Hayashi pointed out that in several natural bodies of water the same thing was found, and he began manufacturing his mineral sticks, which were a much cheaper and more effective way to create HRW, hydrogen rich water. As per my history section later in this article, it was in part the use of Cation rich mineral blocks that I myself stumbled upon this concept after observing improved fish health.
FURTHER (Quote from The Relative Hydrogen Score, aka the rH Score):
The rH scale employs the same logarithmic Bar scale used to express gas pressure in terms of order of magnitude, and the rH scale runs from 0 to 42; 28 is mid-point (balance), below 28 is reducing, above 28 oxidizing... Therefore, an rH score of 0 would indicate maximum possible reducing (antioxidant) power, while a score of 42 would indicate the maximum possible oxidizing environment.
So, rH yields a hydrogen proton-unbiased measure of absolute reducing potential of a substance; eliminating effects due to pH. rH is log1/hydrogen partial pressure; a one unit change in rH indicates a 10X change. E.g., a shift on the Barr scale of rH from a score of 27 to one of 26 indicates a 10X increase in reducing power.
rH 28 = H partial pressure (pp) of 10^-28 atmospheres, an rH 11 = H pp is 10^-11 atmospheres, and a 0 rH is the rH value of pure hydrogen at STP. Again, as noted above, an rH score of 0 would indicate maximum possible reducing (aka “antioxidant”) power, while a score of 42 would indicate the maximum possible oxidizing environment.
Nonetheless, ORP and better, rH, have found some degree of acceptance for many years in the fields of high-end aquarium keeping, wine and beer brewing, food storage and food safety as an indicator or relative antioxidant ability, and, since the mid-to-late 90's; in some sectors of the nutritional antioxidant field as an indicator of the same as well. It is somewhat important to note that ORP and rH scores have also been used to some extent for many years in the groundwater and waste water remediation fields as well as measures of relative oxidation or reducing ability of water.
By keeping track of your measurements with a spreadsheet, you can track rH.
Below 28 on the scale is reducing, above 28 is oxidizing... therefore any rH below 28 indicates anti-oxidant effectiveness of the water by the presence of atomic H, which will include H-.
We are beginning to find healthy aquariums will have rH reading is between 23 & 28 (although as yet an exact number has not been established for marine aquariums, I suspect it is likely 25-30)
You can use a spreadsheet to do the work. The most exact formula is rH=((ORP+205)/29.58)+2*pH), in simplified form it is ((ORP+200)/30)+(2*pH), but I see no reason not to use the accurate formula.
*Everything Aquatic; Redox Results. ORP, PH, rH
*Water Institute, and Munenori KAWAMURA, M.D., Kyowa Medical Clinic
A quote from the above article:
"Since May ’85 we have confirmed thousands of clinical improvements, obtained solely by exchanging drinking (as well as cooking water) from tap water to reduced water."
*Examples of RH Scores Calculated from Various ORP & pH Values
It is important to note that Aquarium Redox can be a complex subject with some basic principles to also understand, however reading one section of this article will yield incomplete information. For this reason I recommend reading the whole article (as well as links provided) for a more thorough understanding. It may take more than one reading as well.
My research and interest in Redox goes back to my curiosity as to why certain aquarium maintenance methods were more effective in keeping healthy fish, and the common knowledge of the day did not fully explain results I was achieving.
This article is an out-growth of many 1000s of observations and some controlled tests in search of an answer/explanation that commonly held aquarium keeping believes simply could not explain or were even contradictory to (such as commonly held views about GH in freshwater aquariums as well as the effect of UVC on all aquariums as per disease resistance).
As I research this subject more and more, I find that it answers many of these results, but I am still learning too as I am already finding out more to Redox than just mineral Cations and oxidation versus reduction such as Relative Hydrogen (rH).
I base this article on Redox studies as it corresponds to humans and all fish, animals, and even plants.
I have found from practical experience and research that often a lot more can be learned from medical studies or other university level studies than from many aquarium articles and sadly some otherwise excellent forums (these articles/forums usually just take bits from another article without any real research, often with old ideas being simply regurgitated).
Originally my statement on Redox was: "I do not believe this is a subject that many aquarists should stress over", but a lot has been learned about this subject since I first started researching this in the 1980s.
The more I have studied this subject as well as the newest research shows that all aquarists should have at least a basic understanding of this subject as it has major implications for fish and aquatic health that often go against commonly held aquarium keeping beliefs.
I have also changed my opinions about this subject based on newer evidence about a balanced Redox.
One such opinion was "should you have a positive or reducing Redox". I based my earlier opinion on a higher Redox of +300 mV based on many studies of ocean waters and simply repeating what I was told, but newer human research and my own tests over the last 15 plus years have lead me to where I am now, that a BALANCED Redox is important.
What is a balanced Redox? The best research indicates a Redox that can respond to both the oxidation and reduction needs of the environment and more importantly the fish or other aquarium inhabitant. This can be a reading between +300 to -200 mV (a higher Redox is sometimes needed when oxidation is necessary due to high organic de-composition)
See the chart below (ecologically safe water):
Maintaining a proper Redox Balance (or Potential) which includes the reducing side of the equation is a lot like having an anti-oxidant vitamin in the aquarium water (although a more accurate description would be magnetically charged water).
The Aquarium Redox is also just one more parameter towards good disease prevention and long term fish health and growth.
Please see this article about Aquarium Disease prevention; “Aquarium Disease Prevention” .
Looking at the oxidizing side of the Redox equation; Bleach and Potassium Permanganate are oxidizers (Potassium Permanganate is often used for disease treatment and water clarification in ponds and aquariums). However you would not want your fish living in a constantly oxidizing environment for long term fish health, rather you would want your fish in a balanced redox environment which includes a Reducing environment where free radicals are not damaging the cells of your fish and causing problems with Osmoregulation.
An example would be HLLE in marine fish where evidence points to a direct link of an oxidizing environment without a constant input of Redox reduction to balance this being a causative factor.
Further Information: Fish Osmoregulation
An oxidizing environment is what you get with a positive Redox of generally +350 mV and is OK (& necessary) for certain periods such as during disease treatments, however you would not want to keep your fish in constant medication any more than in a constant strongly oxidizing environment (PLEASE read the section about Natural Redox including the quote and outside Redox for a better understanding of this concept)!
Another IMPORTANT consideration is a healthy Redox affects the electrolyte balance in your aquarium. Calcium as well as Magnesium are both important reducers when positively charged, however they are both easily oxidized as well (please see the chart in the Redox Potential Basics section).
So for proper reduction, these elements, or at least their positive ion charge need to be replaced on a constant basis (read further in this article for more on this subject).
The Redox Potential explains a lot of the results I was getting as the fish have a better ability to resist a disease sometimes simply by having a healthier immune system and osmoregulation.
This pertains to a Balanced Redox potential (which includes a proper magnetic charge in the water) that I have found a properly installed and constructed UV Sterilizer aids in maintaining as well as proper mineralization of reducers and constant replenishment of these minerals, such as calcium, and regular water changes. that lower nitric acid and DOC levels (dissolved organic compounds).
Further Reference: Aquarium Cleaning, reasons, methods
What got me started in researching this topic was that I noticed and documented, differences in health, vitality and especially disease resistance within different aquariums among the literally 100s (if not 1000s) of contract customer aquariums I kept going back to 1978.
I noted a difference in health with very regular small mineralized water changes or flow through water change methods (including ponds), UV sterilizers, and added minerals/ electrolytes (such as Wonder Shells or similar methods/products).
This improvement/difference was noted over tanks kept with more traditional methods such as "Amazon" biotopes where RO water was used and no replacement mineralization (Cation replacement) was used on an on going basis.
The observations first began in earnest at the Bahooka Restaurant in 1978 where I had over 110 aquariums, mostly over 80 gallons, and all with low bio loads, the same feeding schedule, the same exact filtration method; however variables in in water changes & use of ongoing mineral replacements.
Later starting in 1992 at another client with multiple aquariums, I attempted more controlled tests with 6 tanks that also included UVC as a variable based on many single aquarium observations of where one tank would have a UV Sterilizer, UV clarifier (not level one), or none at all.
These tests consisted of "fancy" goldfish aquariums. The variables beyond the control tank included feeding, water changes (using tap water with high mineral content), ongoing constant use of mineral replacement blocks, level one capable UV sterilizers. This also included introduction of new fish at the same intervals.
The goldfish had fewer instances of general diseases as well as infestations such as Ich, Anchor Worms, and other problems with the variables of constant replenishment of mineral cations, regular water changes, the use of correctly installed efficient UV sterilizers (all of which contribute to balanced Redox).
Best results included use of all variables, but each of these variables produced better results than the aquarium with none of these variables put into practice (as was noted n my 100s of more anecdotal observations to this point).
What is/was noteworthy is that the UV Sterilizers were not even run within the parameters that would kill Ich outright, yet I still was observing lower instances of Ich!!
WHY? The answer is simple in that the aquarium had a more healthy Redox Balance that aided in the fish' own natural immunity and resistance to Ich!
PLEASE NOTE; many UV Sterilizers now marketed for under $50 CANNOT perform Redox reduction due to their poor dwell time, low cost medium pressure UV bulbs, and other factors, these are at best clarifiers and should NEVER be purchased unless that is all you desire from your UV!.
Further Reference: Actual UV-C Emission from a UV Bulb
This shows that the health of aquarium fish can be directly aided by positive mineral ions/magnetic charge of the water and a properly installed "true" UV Sterilizer, not just by the killing of potential disease pathogens, but also by the effect UVC has on the Redox Balance of an aquarium as per UV Sterilization's affect upon oxidizers in the water column (although ORP readings are NOT changed much by UV Sterilization).
I have been observing many aquariums of "ordinary" fish, both with and without UV Sterilizers (keep in mind that some UVs are useless by design and installation), and the goldfish with every other factor equal (such as mineralization and water changes) that had a UV Sterilizer installed, were generally much healthier.
A High Dwell Time UV Sterilizer works similar to the ozone layer in our upper atmosphere (except in reverse); although the UVC emitted by the sterilizer is itself an oxidizer, the interaction of the UVC inside the unit with oxidizers such as ozone is such that the UV Sterilizer REDUCES these oxidizers and free radicals as well as potentially magnetically charges the water.
This was confirmed by Dr. Mamoon Kundi in an email he sent me as per his work using UVC to balance Redox in human studies, and thus improving immune function
Product Resource: AAP/TMC Vecton & Advantage "High Dwell Time" UV Sterilizers
For those interested in checking this out, simply add potassium Permanganate into a tank with a UV Sterilizer and one without. The tank with the UV Sterilizer clears MUCH quicker!
If your aquarium has a high bio load, the addition of a properly installed UV Sterilizer can actually temporarily add too much Redox Reduction resulting in a darkening of water color until the Aquarium Redox balances again.
Please Reference/Read: Aquarium Bio Load
Unfortunately the aspect of Redox Balance and Ultra Violet Sterilization is often missed my many aquarists, and sadly many otherwise well informed reef keepers.
Further Reference: UVC Sterilization/Sterilizers and the effect on a Healthy Redox
In further research I noted that a proper Redox Potential improves the health of humans AND fish. A Redox Potential in the -200-400 mV range in human studies has been shown to have the same affect as anti-oxidant preparations as Vitamin C, and many others.
In medical studies, the enhanced oxidizing environment can facilitate the binding of pathogens or antigens to effector cells (a type of lymphocyte that are actively engaged in secreting antibodies) leading to a hyper-responsive innate immune system.
Previous work has shown that an oxidizing environment leads to enhanced release of super-oxide and nitric oxide, activation and translocation of nuclear transcription factor and enhanced production of cytokines (proteins and peptides that are signaling compounds produced by animal cells to communicate with one another).
The creation of a reduced environment by addition of antioxidants blunts all of the above primary responses of the innate immune system..
My many observations in both fresh & saltwater lend to this principle too as to how fish, both freshwater & marine respond both short & long term to oxidizers and/or the lack of a constant source of reduction to balance out oxidative stress.
Back to my many tests with goldfish tanks over several years in the 1990s; I ran these tests with many different filters and combinations there of.
Cleanings were consistent every two weeks with about 25% changes of water via a Gravel Vacuum. Feeding was performed at the same intervals with the same food (at that time Hikari and Spirulina 20), and all the tanks had the same number of goldfish at as close to the same size as possible.
I found the tanks with the Under Gravel Filters performed the worst (and not just in Redox) due to their tendency for DOC (Dissolved Organic Compound) buildup which results in high amounts of Nitric Acid production.
UG Filters performed better when combined with a UV Sterilizer and another filter such as a canister filter, however the tanks that performed the best did not have UG filters, rather a combination of two filters (generally a Sponge Filter or Fluidized Filter were part of this combination) AND a UV Sterilizer.
Some of the tanks were maintained with added minerals/electrolytes, some were not.
The best results as per long term health were achieved where minerals cations (positive mineral ions) were added on a constant basis vs. methods that required weekly or similar dosing requirements or non minerals at all.
That said, please read the rest of the article before I over sell any one on a UV Sterilizer, Mineral Blocks (such as AAP Wonder Shells), or drip mineral applicators (products such as SeaChem Replenish can be mixed with water and dripped into the aquarium). As often good aquatic husbandry is a major factor in a healthy Redox Potential (balance).
Another interesting aspect of Redox potential is the correlation of a certain Redox level and the growth of Blue Green Algae (Cyanobacteria) in Aquariums and lakes. This is an on-going study however Redox does SEEM to play some role in the aquarium and lake “plague”.
For more information about this, I recommend reading this article:
Blue Green Algae (Cyanobacteria) in Aquariums; what it is and how to control it.
Currently this is just an opinion/theory though.
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NATURAL REDOX Including Human Studies:
Over geologic time, abiogenic, biogenic, and anthropogenic deposits were accumulated in rivers, lakes and seas.
Simultaneously all three of these processes proceed to self-purify natural water on the basis of the chemical reactions of oxidation and reduction.
At the initial stages of this natural cycle, toxic hydrophobic organic compounds (molecules that are repelled from a mass of water) are oxidized to the hydrophilic form, which is a molecule, or portion of a molecule, that is typically charge-polarized and capable of hydrogen bonding, enabling it to dissolve more readily in water than in oil or other hydrophobic solvents.
Energy of oxidation by way of degrading organic compounds is absorbed during reduction chemical transformations. Excess ions of the heavy elements transform into insoluble, inert, nontoxic forms. The concentration of ions of light elements are then stabilized.
Spring waters, which are considered to be the most clean, according to the ecological criteria, are filtered through the rocks and subjected to the oxidation and reduction, sorption and catalytic influence.
ORP can change rapidly, and Redox potentials above 400 mV long term are dangerous to life.
In tests using electrochemical purification, water keeps its initial neutral values of pH, but ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential) of water shifts toward the negative (electrode or reduction) values.
The above partially explains how a proper Redox Potential improves the health of the fish or other aquatic organisms as I have observed.
Here is a Quote about pH vs. Redox:
A further point on human studies shows this:
Below is a chart that shows Redox Reactions that support life
I have mostly discussed Redox Reduction and its misunderstood importance, however there does need to be a balance between reduction and oxidation for proper chemistry within a fish or most all living animal organisms.
Cellular redox balance is critical for maintaining normal function and preventing damage to DNA and proteins, which may lead to accelerated aging and more
While it is generally recognized that preserving cellular redox balance and preventing a high concentration of reactive oxygen species (ROS, i.e., free radicals) is crucial to maintaining healthy organ and systems in living organisms, scientists are still debating the specific species responsible for maintaining this balance.
A new discovery published in 2018 is about biologically-active sulfur species known as persulfides (R–SSH).
For the more scientific minded, the diagram/picture below explains how persulfides affect Redox Balance:
Some of the above referenced/copied from:
Bio Chemistry as it relates to Redox Balance:
Free radical chemistry is the underpinning of 2 broad classes of signaling molecules in biological systems: ROS, which are reactive intermediates of oxygen metabolism, and a closely related group of RNS.
Superoxide and other ROS are produced in the mitochondria during oxidative phosphorylation as a normal byproduct of aerobic respiration in fish (and other animals).
The problem begins when either ROS (oxidation) or RNS (Reduction) get out of balance and unfortunately in closed aquarium or pond systems this is all too common.
Reduction is dependant on production of RNS; NOS3 (endothelial NOS) are found in a variety of cell types and are regulated by binding to calcium and calmodulin (calcium-binding protein expressed in all eukaryotic cells).
As well, the reduction side of this equation can also be interrupted by the oxidation of other reducing chemicals such as ascorbate (vitamin C) and reduced thiols, especially glutathione (a tripeptide). These reduced chemicals become temporarily oxidized when they interact (giving up of their free electrons) with oxidizing agents and oxidizing free radicals.
A more basic aspect of Redox Balance is the water we use can have a direct impact as well.
REDOX POTENTIAL (BALANCE) AS IT PERTAINS TO AQUARIUMS:
My continued research into aquarium Redox does not provide exact numbers, but I would refer back tot the numbers I refer to in the rH section.
The point being, Redox Potential is often in “flux”, so I personally believe following healthy aquatic husbandry methods (that consider the affect on Redox) is an aquarists best bet in maintaining this balance. This includes a higher Redox (as high as +350) when oxidation is necessary due to high organic decomposition as well as lower numbers for long term lower oxidative stress.
There are multiple mechanisms for maintaining a good redox balance from a good oxygen exchange for oxidation to mineral ions and certain light energy for important reduction.
Another way to look at the Redox Potential in aquariums is to the relation of waste particles and acid production, as well as dissolved oxygen and most importantly depletion of key important elements.
You really need to look at the electrolyte balance in your aquarium.
Obviously high organic wastes also require an input of oxidation (higher Redox for Redox balance), but this should not be ongoing due to a poor balance of reducing to oxidation because of the lack of redox reducing mechanisms as well as a bio load the aquariums system cannot support.
The nitrogen cycle requires an input of oxidation, but it also requires an input of reduction due to the excess oxidizers/free electrons (Anions) produced. Without this balance, one creates an environment where the fish could therefore be attacked by these Anions (although a planted aquarium may not suffer from this aspect as much since many plants utilize these nutrients prior to entering the nitrogen cycle). This is also the problem of a high bio load in an aquarium or pond.
The picture to above displays this process
SIMPLY PUT, THESE FACTORS HAVE THE MOST AFFECT IN REDOX BALANCE MAINTENANCE
Important; what is often missed, is that although you may test and, for instance find, high calcium levels in an aquarium via a GH over 300, this does not necessarily mean you have any Redox reduction as I should point out that very basic fact of Redox reduction is the donor (such as calcium) transfers electrons to another substance, and is thus, oxidized itself.
This again is where many will claim that their calcium or other minerals are high enough or even too high (as many still get INCORRECTLY stressed about the high GH brought on by Wonder Shells, totally missing that these mineral blocks are constantly reducing the water via their donation of electrons!).
With the above statements in mind, one must look at two VERY basic organic chemical reactions that occur in an aquarium;
The Redox Potential is always going to be in flux and as yet no scientific equilibrium has been established here.
As stated earlier, Redox can be more important than pH, there are definitely correlations to pH and the Redox effect on pH.
Also as noted in the beginning of this article, this is not a parameter to stress over, HOWEVER, Redox reduction should NOT be blown off as many anecdotal/uninformed commentators do in some aquatic forums. The more I have studied and observed in this subject, the more I feel it should not be ignored!
Effect on Fish:
Active oxygen molecules, or free radicals, are produced in the water and the fish’ body. They are extremely reactive and can also attach themselves to normal, healthy cells and damage them genetically.
This why the constant hammering by some un-informed aquarists (such a popular planted aquarium guru) against UVs, too high a GH (which is not always a good indicator of electrolyte balance anyway), and even the use of mineral blocks (such as Wonder Shells) is ludicrous!
Human studies show a clear link between the Redox level in the blood of a healthy person and an unhealthy person, especially when it comes to cancer. Those with cancer and other chronic illnesses show more oxidation.
In short, oxidative stress most definitely plays a role in both short & long term fish health and ability to heal. Diseases such as Columnaris and HLLE can be linked to oxidative stress from both my 1000s of observations as well as research.
Effect on plants:
Simple Redox Test
A simple test of Redox can be performed using Methylene Blue and any reducer such as powdered Wonder Shell.
Taking this test a step further into the real world; again add enough Methylene Blue 8 oz. of water to turn the water a brilliant blue (again one drop), this will be the control color. Then take out 8 oz. of aquarium water and add the same amount of Methylene Blue as in the control glass of water.
For a more scientific Redox measurement device:
REDOX AS IT PERTAINS TO STRESS
In biological systems, the Redox Potential must be kept reduced to perpetuate the life process. In other words, the concentration of DHA (an oxidized form of ascorbic acid), must be kept to a minimum.
The initial rate at which the redox potential falls as DHA increase is initially slow, however as DHA increases further, the redox potential falls faster, becoming progressively more antagonistic to the metabolic processes of life. Eventually; if the process is not stopped, the fish (or any animal organism) slides down into death.
This is why even prolonged stress can lead to illness and even death and why under stressful conditions having ample reducers such as a constant supply of positively charged calcium ions or TRUE UVC sterilization is so important! Common stressor examples include constant harassment by tank mates, or constant, albeit well meaning use of many treatments meant to cure fish, but that are also Redox Oxidizers.
Healthy Redox Potential (Balance) maintenance methods:
For Redox problems, possible problems:
This was in the past a relatively unexplored area of fish keeping that has many implications including prevention of HLLE in marine fish. As well there is still a lot to be learned here and I have to admit having to change my opinions based on newer evidence (I too thought that ONLY a high positive Redox/ORP should be maintained), my research is still ongoing and I try and read whatever I can on this subject, especially from outside the aquarium hobby, even if it may not fit with theories I hold.
Unfortunately some aquarists in their writings or anecdotal forum comments fail to look at the research that has gone on the subject of Redox and stick to their old tired theories about Aquarium Chemistry and the affect of Redox thereon much the same way many continued to claim the "earth was flat" even when proven incorrect.
It is important to note, that just because many aquatic articles report only the importance of an oxidizing Redox, this does not make it 100% correct, science is not a vote!.
I read a recent article that is easily found in search that is admittedly well written dealing with Aquarium Redox, with a good explanation as to what Redox is and more, however this article still chooses to repeat much of the same tired old information about only the positives of the oxidative side of the Redox equation, missing the evidence that the reduction side is also VERY important to a healthy Aquarium Redox Balance (I noted that the sources this particular article sited were all more than 15 years old which may explain much of the out of date information).
Part of the problem is many hold onto thinking like this: "Poor water quality is equated with Low Redox Potential, whereas High Redox Potential is a measure of high water quality and stability" when in fact as this article has shown, it is much more complex than this as we seek a healthy Redox BALANCE.
While admittedly a complex subject, the basics of Redox are really not that hard to understand and are easily applied; that is knowing that a high bio load can have a downward effect on a good Redox while water changes, additional mineralization, UV Sterilization and more can have positive effect on Redox.
More simply stated; you can have too much oxidation, as well you can have too much reduction. However based on my years of experience and feedback, most understand the undesirability of too much reduction (such as "too high" of a GH), but fail to understand the issues of too much oxidation which hopefully readers will now understand better
Many aquarium keepers, especially advanced, are already applying many of the "best methods" for healthy aquarium redox without even knowing it.
Finally; maintaining a Redox below +350 mV while applying methods that might both permanently and temporarily achieve a Redox (low numbers are temporary) of about +350 to +100 mV for marine or +300 to -200 mV for freshwater are the raw numbers we are aiming for. (as per the graph in the background section).
For further information about WHY YOU SHOULD USE A UV STERILIZER
Another good article about this subject that I found is this: ORP and the Reef Aquarium
Here is a quote from the above article; “Many aquarists have been lead to believe that ORP is a measure of water quality or purity. Manufacturers selling ozonizers and other oxidizers (like permanganate) have been especially keen to present that idea.
This statement is where many aquarists have gone wrong in my opinion, A positive Redox is NOT a measure of water quality, but at least a Reducing Redox has more potential for a healthy aquarium.
*Oxidative Stress Effects (May 2015)
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The Government have today launched the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), offering homeowners, social and private landlords and people that build their own homes, financial support to offset the cost of installing MCS Accredited heating and hot water technologies.
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New Zealand track cyclists take their first pedal strokes towards the 2016 Rio Olympics at the Festival of Speed meet at Invercargill at the weekend.
Riders from six nations, led by a powerful contingent from Australia, will compete in the first UCI Tier One event held in this country, which provides ranking points for World Cup competition for next year and ultimately to the2016 Olympic Games.
It begins a week of top level international cycling at the SIT No Fees Velodrome in Invercargill, with the international meet on Saturday and Sunday followed by the four-day Oceania Championship starting next Tuesday.
The Tier One competition is a new initiative by the UCI, the sport’s ruling body, which has created significantly more international racing opportunities around the world.
There are riders from Australia, Canada, Japan, Malaysia and Scotland competing as well as hosts New Zealand.
Australia is sending a strong group led by the brilliant Shane Perkins, the London Olympic medallist, defending Commonwealth Games sprint gold medallist and 2011 keirin world champion.
He is joined by fellow star sprinters Mitchell Bullen, the current national champion, Dan Ellis, the Athens Olympian who is back out of retirement, and Jacob Schmid who won two junior world titles at Invercargill in 2012.
The leading women include London Olympic team sprint medallist Kaarle McCulloch, current points and individual pursuit champion Annette Edmondson and 19 year old Taylah Jennings, who was the individual star of the junior world championships staged in Southland.
The New Zealand team is based on the group that contested the recent World Cup in Manchester including omnium world champion Aaron Gate, Olympic medallist Simon van Velthooven and the team sprint and endurance riders. Added to this will be the New Zealand sprint and endurance women, who will make their first international appearance as they begin their campaign towards next year’s Commonwealth Games.
“Manchester was the first hit out and gave us an indication of where we are at and what we need to address,” said head coach Dayle Cheatley.
“In the main the results were as we expected and we will be looking for improvements both at the Tier One event and the Oceania Championships.
“They present some invaluable international competition before we head away to the next World Cup in Mexico next month. But at the same time they are extremely important competitions in their own right in terms of the ranking points both for World Championships and Olympic qualification and of course an Oceania Championship title is much sought after.
“Our new young riders learned a lot in Manchester and will be much the better for it. The sprint boys were solid but will want to step up against a strong Australian group.
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One of the most controversial things to come out of the Season 9 update is the Slipstreams. An innovative way to get around the Fortnite island, Slipstreams are scattered across the map in various named locations. While they are fun to glide through, they are causing serious problems.
Since Fortnite added Rifts in Season 5, they’ve been experimenting with different transportation methods. The Slipstreams are giant metal tubes that, once accessed, can zoom you around one specific area.
Though there’s nothing inherently wrong with this addition, they come with some issues. After they were released in Season 9, it was apparent Epic Games would need to put out some kind of fix.
The problem with the Slipstreams
Most of the time, there are few problems with the Slipstreams. There is a frustrating mechanic that doesn’t allow you to build through the tube’s airflow, but other than that they are sound. However, it’s not their mechanics that are the problem.
Recently, if you’ve made it to the late-game of a Fortnite match, you might have encountered this problem. Sometimes, the final few zones will circle around one of the locations with the Slipstreams. Of course, this makes it incredibly difficult to build up or get any kind of high ground.
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Doctor, come quickly...our game is dying
Last updated at 00:00 26 November 1999
Almost any Frenchman can do it.
David Ginola, for one, instantly diagnoses a chronic ailment afflicting the national game by declaring that too many of his countrymen play in the Premiership.
And Italians, come to that. Not to mention Dutchmen, Scandinavians, Jamaicans, South Americans, refugees from Eastern Europe and those chaps from North Africa to whom Sir Alfred Ramsey used to refer as 'them Moroccians.'
And that does not include our Scottish, Welsh and Irish brothers. Add all the imports together, pack them into the Premiership teams and a one-armed man could count the vacancies for home-grown youngsters of England potential on his remaining fingers.
When Monsieur Ginola admits how perturbed he would be if there were 10 or 11 foreigners playing for Marseille, he comes to the logical diagnosis that our only hope of salvation is to close our borders to the overseas stars.
The Oxford Union, intelligent young men and women that they are, were listening intently as Ginola spoke. The question is whether the real powerbrokers of the English game are paying attention.
By that I do not mean the burgomasters of Lancaster Gate. This remedy is not within the Football Association's powers to prescribe.
The foot-in-the-open-door policy operated by the bureaucrats in Brussels with regard to freedom of movement of even the most highly-paid workers forbids legislation which would limit the number of foreigners employed by English clubs.
Furthermore, not even His Blair-ship can keep out proven international footballers from beyond the European Union.
If they are good enough there is no legal redress for turning them back at Heathrow Airport Immigration, nor for denying them almost every Englishman's place in this country's major football teams.
No, there is only one branch of the football executive which can collaborate in providing opportunity and experience for English youngsters.
Namely, the football club chairmen and directors.
Since this would require these gentlemen to take a collective decision as unselfish as it would be voluntary, don't hold your breath.
The route to the top for boys of English birth is as jammed as the M25 at rush hour. Hence an England team fast disappearing up its own exhaust pipe.
For the congestion to be even partially unblocked, all the chairmen would have to agree to restrict their overseas trafficking.
By common consent, they would have to commit a minimum of, say, three or four places in their first teams to English players.
This appears to be the sensible consensus at which other powerful European football nations have arrived. As Ginola so eloquently indicates, the French league is full of French footballers, while the superior Italian and Spanish championships showcase their own native talent.
Since the chairmen's contract here would have to be verbal, they would have to trust each other to honour its unwritten terms and promises.
A snowball in hell's chance? Well, maybe not. The more acute this crisis becomes - and the more detrimental its impact on the national team - the more directly the finger of blame will point towards the clubs.
While the chairmen might not willingly put the good of the game before their own greed and ambition, public opinion has the power to force them to compromise.
So might the parents of every talented youngster in the land.
If Ginola fears for the future of the English lads he trains alongside at Tottenham or sees wilting on the vine at the other leading clubs, then how do their mums and dads feel? Take the parents of Stephen Hughes, for example.
What are they to make of it when Arsene Wenger - the manager who picks their son for Arsenal's first team about as many times in a year as a world heavyweight boxing champion defends his title - has the temerity to propose Hughes as the answer to England's critical absence of left-footed players?
When will David Dein - as an FA as well as Arsenal official - insist that Hughes gets more chances ahead of Wenger's Franco-Dutch legionnaires?
And what about the parents of Jody Morris? No sooner does their boy get a semi-regular turn at the Chelsea Rotary Club than he is being set up for a fall in his own club's match programme notes, in which chairman Ken Bates another FA luminary - questions whether he has what it takes to make the grade.
Now there is a lot of money at stake, the vast majority of it invested in foreigners. And, yes, in the short term, the fans of each club relish their skills and revel in their successes.
But in the long run, the football public at large will not tolerate England having to fight inevitably losing World Cup battles with a team full of Premiership reserves.
And it will not take forever - especially when it proves impossible for any English club to repeat Manchester United's European conquest of last season - for the lira, the franc, the kroner, and the penny to drop that most of the continentals are coming to England for a fat pay day at the portly end of their careers.
This in no way denies that the more exciting imports - from Ardiles and Cantona to Ginola and Vialli - have made a richly entertaining contribution to the English game. But it was never part of the reason or concept that teams of foreign mercenaries should win the Premiership at the cost of ruining the domestic game.
The idea was that their exotic skills would rub off on our own but if there are no home boys around to inspire it is time, indeed, to impose border controls.
Christmas is coming and there is no room in the teams.
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Lizardfolk, Twilight Paragon (3.5e Racial Paragon Class)
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- 1 Twilight Lizardfolk Paragon
- 1.1 Making a Twilight Lizardfolk Paragon
- 1.2 Campaign Information
Twilight Lizardfolk Paragon
Spending all their time in the trees in otherwise uninhabited ares, twilight lizardfolk are as much wild as the unintelligent creatures around them. They have bonded with nature to the point that even their arcane magics come from nature itself, giving it a divine power. They have a dual nature: one part sorcerer and the other druid. Members of the race the truly embody both aspects of their natural magics become paragons.
Making a Twilight Lizardfolk Paragon
Twilight lizardfolk paragons tap into their dual spellcasting nature and boost both druid spellcasting and sorcerer spellcasting. They are not too powerful in melee combat, however, and benefit from stronger party members holding the line.
Abilities: Wisdom is important to twilight lizardfolk paragons to boost their dual spellcasting abilities.
Race: Twilight lizardfolk.
Alignment: Twilight lizardfolk paragons are usually true neutral but can be of any alignment.
Starting Gold: 2d4×10 gp (50 gp).
Starting Age: Simple.
|1st||+0||+0||+0||+2||Dual Nature||+1 level of sorcerer and druid|
|2nd||+1||+0||+0||+3||Armored Mage||+1 level of sorcerer and druid|
|3rd||+1||+1||+1||+3||Ability Boost (+2 Wis)||+1 level of sorcerer and druid|
All of the following are class features of the twilight lizardfolk paragon.
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Twilight lizardfolk paragons are proficient with all simple weapons and light armor.
Spellcasting: At each class level, you gain new spells per day as if you had also gained a level in both druid and sorcerer. You do not, however, gain any other benefit of that class that you would have gained (wildshape, familiar advancement, and so on). This essentially means that you add your twilight lizardfolk paragon class levels to your level in druid and sorcerer, and then determine spells per day and caster level accordingly.
Armored Mage: When wearing light armor that a druid can wear without hindering spellcasting, you have no arcane spell failure chance due to that armor.
Twilight Lizardfolk Starting Package
Skill Selection: Pick a number of skills equal to 4 + Int modifier.
Bonus Feats: .
Playing a Twilight Lizardfolk Paragon
Religion: Twilight lizardfolk paragons almost always worship their tribe's god/goddess of nature as well as various spirits of the land.
Other Classes: Twilight lizardfolk are extremely xenophobic in general, so they tend to not get along with other races, regardless of their class. Paragons embody the twilight lizardfolk nature and will rarely form any relationships with characters of other races.
Combat: Twilight lizardfolk paragons sling spells at their opponents using their vast variety of magic.
Advancement: Twilight lizardfolk paragons do well to continue progressing in either the sorcerer or druid classes and gain great benefits from the mystic theurge prestige class.
Twilight Lizardfolk Paragons in the World
|“||Away outsiders! We will not kill you today because you agreed to leave, but don't expect the jungle to be so forgiving.||”|
|—Ma-Ka of the Ra-Ka tribe (shaman 1 of the 31st tribe), twilight lizardfolk paragon|
Daily Life: .
Notables: Maka-Ka (literally first shaman 1) is the high shaman of many of the scattered twilight lizardfolk tribes
Organizations: Twilight lizardfolk paragons tend to lead tribes of their people. Some travel through their lands if their tribe was defeated and help other tribes with their magic in exchange for food and shelter.
NPC Reactions: .
Twilight Lizardfolk Paragon Lore
Characters with ranks in Knowledge (nature) can research twilight lizardfolk paragons to learn more about them. When a character makes a skill check, read or paraphrase the following, including information from lower DCs.
|5||Twilight lizardfolk paragons lead tribes of their people.|
|10||Twilight lizardfolk paragons cast both arcane and divine magic.|
|15||Twilight lizardfolk paragons can cast arcane spells in armor.|
|20||Maka-Ka is the leader of the twilight lizardfolk paragons.|
Twilight Lizardfolk Paragons in the Game
Sample Encounter: .
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Delivery of Induction Heating Machine (Model SSF-250) to Argentina
Jan. 13, 2016
On 5th Jan. 2016, CHENGDU DUOLIN ELECTRIC CO., LTD delivered a set of induction heating machine (Model SSF-250) to Argentina.
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The induction forging have the following features:Heating rapidly and reduce oxide skin on billet. It can improve the working environment.
Incorrect Selections of Medium Frequency Induction Heating Equipment
Mar. 09, 2016
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The France-born midfielder has moved to the Bundesliga outfit on a two-and-a-half-year deal having spent the past two years at the Stade Chaban Delmas.
He will join a Bremen side 11th in the Bundesliga with coach Robin Dutt hopeful he can link well with fellow midfielder Aaron Hunt.
"I am looking forward to having two strong, playmaking midfielders, Aaron and Ludovic, in the squad," he said.
"I have high hopes he can play soon and quickly understand our system."
Asked why the transfer had occurred now rather than in the close-season or even earlier, he added: "(Sporting director) Thomas Eichin is clever. If we had bought him earlier, he would have been more expensive."
Obraniak featured 21 times in Ligue 1 this season prior to his move, scoring on four occasions.
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Results of the first-ever The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll, a comprehensive survey of U.S. public opinion on energy topics, have just been published. Highlights from the poll, which surveyed more than 3,400 consumers, include:
- Less than 14 percent of Americans think the country is headed in the right direction on energy
- 84 percent were worried about U.S. consumption of oil from foreign sources and 76 percent about a lack of progress in developing better ways to use energy efficiently and develop renewable sources
- Only 24 percent of consumers consider themselves knowledgeable about energy issues, but most are eager to learn more
You can learn more about the poll and see the results here: http://www.utenergypoll.com/explore/.
One notable finding was that 80% of respondents are either very or somewhat interested in learning more about how to reduce their own energy use. If that describes you, we can help! Green Mountain Energy Company offers energy efficiency tips through our Energy Saver Center and through the Energy Saving section of this blog.
Another finding I found particularly interesting was the fact that in the next 5 years, 30% of respondents are likely to own a hybrid vehicle and 21% are likely to install solar panels at home. Do these numbers surprise you? We’re curious about whether you already do either of these…leave us a reply in the Comments section below! | <urn:uuid:0d63d865-cc3e-4e69-9d46-6ecedcb3581a> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/2011/11/university-of-texas-energy-poll-shares-consumer-insights-how-do-you-compare/ | 2020-09-21T13:19:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400201699.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921112601-20200921142601-00198.warc.gz | en | 0.960643 | 285 |
The cyber wing of Delhi Police arrested two people of a cybercrime gang who were operating from Rajasthan after a Delhi resident was duped of Rs 7.09 lakh. The two accused Radhey Gopal and Rahul Saini are active members of a gang who were working in connivance with another such gang in Jharkhand's Jamtara. The police also recovered two ATM debit cards, one credit card and three mobile phones used in the crime.
According to the police, Chattarpur resident got a call from a fraud posing as the executive of Vodafone and asked him to upgrade his services. After the call, he received an SMS saying that his account was debited by Rs 7.09 lakh in multiple transactions.
As the police started investigating the case, it was revealed that the cheated amount was initially transferred from a Paytm account of the complainant and further used for multiple transactions to pay electricity bills at Jaipur, Rajasthan and Punjab. Further, it was revealed that some amount was transferred to multiple e-wallets and subsequently transferred in multiple bank accounts.
After getting the details, the team started analyzing all the transactions made in e-wallets and electricity bill payments in different states. With the help of technical investigation, two suspects were identified and apprehended from Jaipur, Rajasthan.
During interrogation, the accused disclosed that they worked on a commission basis with a gang of cyber cheats who operated from Jamtara, Jharkhand. Further, they disclosed that they have duped many innocent people by using the same modus operandi.
The cyber fraud gang was found to be operating from Jamtara, Jharkhand. Initially, a cyber cheat called the victim and represented himself as an executive of Vodafone Telecom Company and asked the victim to upgrade his services like internet speed, voice quality & reduction of connectivity time etc. without any charge. Once the complainant showed his interest in upgrading the services then the cheater asked him to transfer service up-gradation request messages & OTP received on the mobile number of the victim.
The cheaters generated a request for virtual e-SIM of complainant's number to the telecom service provider & on the basis of messages & OTP transferred by the victim, he generated a virtual e-SIM. After that, the cheater had access to SIM card of the complainant. The cheater downloaded Paytm with the Virtual e-SIM of the complainant and immediately changed the login ID of Paytm account of the complainant. Accounts of the complainant got connected to this Paytm wallet and cheaters made a number of electronic transactions to e-wallets and payments of electricity bills through E-Mitras (an online payment service). The Group of cyber cheats also got connected with e-Mitras on the basis of profit share. | <urn:uuid:cb110f28-0492-4d73-a115-5cbcfa2a3695> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.indiatoday.in/crime/story/delhi-police-busts-cyber-crime-gang-man-duped-rs-7-lakh-1721053-2020-09-12 | 2020-09-21T12:39:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400201699.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921112601-20200921142601-00198.warc.gz | en | 0.972359 | 579 |
THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND
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Dear friends of Lewinsville,
In the gospel of Mark, the first words that Jesus speaks are, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand” (Mark 1:15). The PCUSA Book of Order teaches us that one of the primary purposes of the church is “the exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to the world.” We are called to be “kingdom people.”
The kingdoms of the world tend to promote greed, violence, fear, anxiety, and selfish control. The church offers an alternative to these. We are called to live different kinds of lives, to be “kingdom people” who live with compassion, justice, peace, and joy, as we interact with the challenges and problems that face us in our world.
Lent is a powerful time to reflect on what this looks like. What does it mean for Lewinsville participants to embody the values of the kingdom of God at this time in history, in our community? What sorts of activities should we be up to, as citizens of the kingdom of God, in our wider neighborhood? During these turbulent and divided times in our society, we have an opportunity to reflect on how we, as a congregation, might promote social healing. At a time when many people are lonely and isolated, we offer small groups as a way for people to build meaningful relationships.
All of these, and many more, are ways that we demonstrate our hopeful conviction that the kingdom of God is at hand.
It is our joy to offer you this Lenten devotional booklet, organized around the theme of “the kingdom of God is at hand” and written by members of the Lewinsville congregation. We invite you to use these readings as part of your daily spiritual practice during Lent. Our prayer is that they may help you to reflect on the gracious kingdom of God and your part in that kingdom.
We offer our deep and profound thanks to all who have contributed their time, energy, and love to the production of this booklet – the writers, coordinators, and editors.
Lenten blessings to you,
The Kingdom of God is at Hand
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This Week in Trailers: Don’t Move Into This ‘1BR’
Welcome to our weekly recap of new movie trailers that recently debuted, including 1BR. Dive in for all the thrills, chills, laughs, remakes, and first looks below!
Cover Photo: Dark Sky Films
After debuting the film at Fantasia Fest in Montreal last year, Dark Sky Films has debuted the first trailer for the upcoming thriller 1BR from debut writer-director David Marmor, warning viewers that not every neighborhood is as safe as it looks.
The official trailer for director Vaughn Stein’s forthcoming thriller drama Inheritance has been released, featuring Lily Collins’ Lauren as she discovers her father’s dark secrets involving Simon Pegg’s mysterious character. The film was supposed to have its world premiere at the now postponed 2020 Tribeca Film Festival. The film is set to be released on DirecTV on April 23 and in select theaters, VOD and digital platforms on May 22.
Vertical Entertainment has debuted a new trailer for the upcoming horror film Behind You which warns audiences to be careful what your eyes show you in a mirror. The film is set to hit video on demand on April 17!
We Summon the Darkness
Saban Films has debuted the first trailer for the upcoming horror-comedy We Summon the Darkness starring Alexandra Daddario as the leader of a trio of women holding a group of metalheads captive as satanic killers are sweeping through the country. The film debuted at Fantastic Fest in September to strong reviews and is set to hit VOD and digital platforms on April 10.
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You will have access to the space on a daily basis.
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Huge yard in the secure metal gate 10.000 square feet just replacing the new fence all the way down to the end, covering base rock entirely driveway, and having:
a) Access to water/electrical
b) Two carports cover at the end.
c) Surveillance camera all around
Ideal for auto repair, body work (not painting), welding, cabinet, tire repair, parking spaces, or storage You can stop by to see how good for your business to develop more....
Also, have the garage convert into room (extra cost). You can live and work at the same place. Is it good?
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They were newlyweds from Illinois taking in a night of St. Louis Cardinals baseball, but it ended with one of them dead and the other behind bars. Bradley Jenkins, 30, has been charged with third-degree domestic assault after cops got a 911 call about a woman falling off a parking garage near Busch Stadium and found the body of his wife, Allissa Martin, 27, early Sunday on the parking garage's ramp. Court documents note that police encountered Jenkins standing over Martin, "agitated" and apparently drunk, court documents say, per the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. A probable cause statement notes that Jenkins told Detective Mark West that he and Martin, both workers for the Illinois Department of Corrections, hadn't gotten physical with each other and that he hadn't even been on the parking garage's roof with her, though he conceded they'd been quarreling during the game.
What busted open the story from Jenkins, who says he and Martin were married May 22 in Las Vegas: Martin's cellphone, which police say was found on the parking garage's seventh floor with its camera still turned on. West notes in the probable cause statement that the tape showed Martin "pointing the camera toward herself," then toward Jenkins. "They were arguing," West says, with the statement adding she then pleaded with Jenkins to stop punching her in the face; the phone then fell out of her hands. "Shortly after that, you hear her scream as she falls," West says, making note of Jenkins' "several lies." Charges against Jenkins may still be upgraded to homicide, per KTVI. He's being held on $100,000 cash-only bail. An autopsy for Martin is scheduled. (A nurse practitioner died soon after she was found frozen under a car in a Wisconsin parking garage.) | <urn:uuid:8b5a6fe5-5a67-4be3-9387-70a33f7b9f87> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.newser.com/story/276040/newlywed-told-several-lies-after-wifes-body-found-cops.html | 2020-09-21T13:22:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400201699.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921112601-20200921142601-00198.warc.gz | en | 0.983677 | 365 |
J. Hood Wright Park
3000 A.D. Diffusion Piece
This 5,100-pound abstract piece by sculptor Terry Fugate-Wilcox (born 1944) is constructed out of bolted plates of magnesium and aluminum. Over time, the layers will fuse with each other -- Wilcox estimated by the year 3000 -- at which point the piece will be “completed.” Stretching 36 feet into the air, 3000 A.D. complements the George Washington Bridge stanchions that rise in the background behind the piece.
Dedicated in 1974, the work was commissioned through a program begun by the Public Arts Council, a special committee of the Municipal Art Society that aimed to involve New York neighborhoods in selecting and installing sculptures; over half a dozen sculptures were installed through the program. 3000 A.D. was Fugate-Wilcox’s first major public commission. The artist also created Weathering Concrete Triangle (1984), located on Seventh Avenue at Waverly Place in Manhattan, which fits in a nook between two Greenwich Village buildings.
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Since I wrote my book “Branding Faith” a number of years ago and then updated it to “Unique: Telling Your Story in the Age of Brands and Social Media” to address how branding applies to religious and nonprofit organizations, I’ve been amazed at the number of branding companies that have popped up specifically to work with churches. Many of these companies are very good and doing excellent work. But I’m also finding that for many, “branding” has become a religion. I got a call from a major Christian ministry the other day who said, “We’ve just spent $400,000 on a branding study, have a 250 page branding manual, and have no idea what to do with it.”
That’s so wrong on so many levels. Branding should be a tool that helps you share you story more effectively. It influences your perception and helps cut through the clutter of multiple messages to tell your story. What it shouldn’t become is a one size fits all solution. Plus, no branding study, brand statement, or logo design will overcome bad preaching at a church, or poor performance at a nonprofit.
Your story is bound up the unique quality of your content, your DNA, and the confidence that comes from acting in your strengths.
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Pollard Banknote’s approach to player loyalty is much more than a rewards/points system. Our PlayOn® player engagement solution is designed to generate unprecedented omni-channel engagement, targeted loyalty marketing and sophisticated analytics to inspire the next generation of results-oriented customer loyalty programs. PlayOn® leverages state-of-the-art technology and a ‘mobile-best’ development approach that will give lotteries an opportunity to engage players—particularly a younger, tech-savvy demographic—in new, meaningful ways.
The solution delivers actionable insights by leveraging the Stellar Consumer Relationship Cloud applications and platform. Its modular design makes it easy to set up the platform to meet the specific needs of today, as well as configure additional functionality as program requirements evolve. Ultimately, PlayOn® is the most functionally-rich loyalty and engagement platform on the market, built to help lotteries reward, engage and interact with players like never before.
The immediate, real-time nature of the solution makes it an easily customizable, future-proof product that grows with the lottery and changes with advances in technology and consumer expectations. The PlayOn® player engagement solution doesn’t just store big data, but acts upon it and evolves in response to that wealth of information. This flexibility and ease of scalability makes for a dynamic program that will always be robust and relevant.
To fully experience the capabilities of Pollard Banknote’s PlayOn® player engagement solution, powered by Stellar Loyalty, delegates can visit the Pollard Banknote booth for a demo of the PlayOn® mobile app. Keeping with this year’s conference’s theme, “E is for Experiential!”, the demonstration will offer a hands-on augmented reality experience which will allow attendees to engage with fun selfie filters and enter for a chance to win exciting prizes!
Pollard Banknote’s relationship with Stellar Loyalty—the world’s most technologically advanced loyalty software company—brings lotteries an industry-best player engagement solution that is designed to enrich the way lotteries interact with players. The PlayOn® solution leverages the latest advancements in mobile-best, big data computing to streamline the way lotteries engage with players in the digital space–creating effective, personalized and timely communications and incentives to support lotteries in their efforts to acquire and retain loyal players.
“We are honored to take part in NASPL 2016 with Pollard Banknote,” said Narina Sippy, Chief Marketing Officer, Stellar Loyalty. “We are passionate about the role of modern loyalty programs and delivering leading-edge technology to help lotteries more effectively acquire, retain and reward loyal players across all channels.”
“As a leader in digital innovation, Pollard Banknote is delighted to showcase our player engagement solution at NASPL 2016,” said Julin Shaw, Senior Manager, Interactive, Pollard Banknote. “At its core, PlayOn® is built on cumulative intelligence about consumer loyalty programs applied to lottery. The result is a transformative solution that responds to the business needs of today’s evolving lottery, delivers a measureable ROI and facilitates meaningful interactions that raise the bar on the digital player experience.”
About Stellar Loyalty
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Stellar Loyalty is a fast-growing consumer relationship company with a mobile-best SaaS loyalty and engagement solution. The company’s mission is to bring delight and value to every consumer experience by enabling brands to instantly recognize, engage and reward their loyal customers across the network of digital, physical and human interactions. Founded in 2014 and funded by InterWest Partners and TDF Ventures, Stellar Loyalty is privately held with offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For more details please visit www.stellarloyalty.com or follow Stellar Loyalty on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter @StellarLoyalty. Stellar Loyalty is a trademark of Stellar Loyalty Inc. | <urn:uuid:76450f69-941a-47cf-884a-5c74da69b9b5> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.pollardbanknote.com/2016/09/29/pollard-banknote-to-showcase-interactive-loyalty-experience-at-naspl-annual-conference/ | 2020-09-21T12:00:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400201699.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20200921112601-20200921142601-00198.warc.gz | en | 0.925269 | 827 |
The Apple event UK start time today might take a few of our readers by surprise on March 21st, 2016. While we see the regular 10AM PDT listing on the invitation sent to media, it’s also true that clocks have changed in the United States but they haven’t yet moved forward in the UK.
This means you won’t see the Apple TV or online live video event stream start at the normal 6PM UK time, but rather at 5PM. Again, as we mentioned above we are sure some fans will get caught out and start watching late today.
It’s also worth noting the screenshots we’ve taken and featured in this article are on the new Apple TV, so remember to download the Apple events app to watch live on the big screen. On older Apple TVs the app is included automatically, but the latest generation needs an app download. It lists clearly 5PM local time, as you can see for London and across the United Kingdom.
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Now that people have got their hands on Fable III they are keen to get the best weapon available to them, luckily the Fable wikia is working on a list of all of the weapons in the game along with damage, base value and augmentation effects.
The list can be seen here, in this article we will list all of the weapons, click on the weapon’s name to find out in-depth details (at the time of this post not all links were available).
Here are the weapons we know of so far: The Absolver, Avo’s Lamentation, The Barnumificator, Bloodstone Bludger, Guskets Musket, Bonesmasher, The Casanova, The Channeler, Desert Fury, Dragonbone Hammer, The Hero’s Companion, Hero Sword, Hero Hammer, Hero Rifle, Hero Pistol, The Ice Maiden, The Inquisitor, Jack’s Hammer, Lunarium Pounder, Mallet’s Mallet, Muskets, Ol’ Malice, Reaver Industries Perforator, Shardborne Sword, The Balverine Order, Slimquick, Tee Killer Shooter, The Splade, Swift Irregular, Wolfsbane.
This list is a work-in-progress, therefore keep checking this link for an up-to-date list of all weapons. Feel free to mention any weapons that we have missed in the comments section below.
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Lawn Restored to Beautiful Prairie
Once Ward and Wendy Larson no longer had cattle to graze their pasture in Credit River Township, they were left with ten acres of lawn to mow. As anyone who mows their lawn knows, ten acres is a lot of lawn.
The Larsons were not set on mowing that large of an area, but were not sure what the alternatives were. In early 2014, Ward and Wendy received a mailing from the Scott Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), in Jordan, inviting them to a free workshop to learn about planting native prairies and financial assistance options. Ward and Wendy attended the February workshop, and by spring they were in the process of restoring four acres of their lawn to native prairie.
Alyssa Alness, Ecological Specialist with the SWCD, taught the workshop and guided the Larsons through the native prairie restoration process.
“It was exciting to convert that much lawn into native prairie,” says Alyssa, “and now instead of having to mow the area, they can just enjoy it.” Alyssa worked closely with the Larsons from the first site visit where they made a plan for the prairie restoration, to guiding them through site preparation and seeding, to follow up site visits after the prairie was planted to answer maintenance questions.
The Larsons’ prairie is now on its fourth year and is looking great. Their prairie restoration project has been a conversation starter with their neighbors. Ward noted that “when we initially killed off such a large part of the lawn the neighbors were concerned, but when we explained that we were preparing the ground to plant a native prairie, they got excited about it!” Ward mows paths through the prairie not only for himself and Wendy, but for friends and family who stop by. People are always curious about the prairie when they come to visit, so he created a binder identifying the plants that can be found in the prairie, which guests can use as a guide when walking along the paths.
Not only is the Larsons’ prairie a beautiful conversation starter, it is helping to conserve natural resources. Native prairies improve water quality by eliminating sources of sediment and other pollutants, and by reducing the amount of storm water runoff. Unlike turf grass which has shallow roots, the roots of native plants and grasses are very long which create pathways for storm water to infiltrate into the ground. The mix of native grasses and flowers provides diversity which enhances habitat quality for many wildlife species. Ward has noticed that deer like to sleep in the prairie and walk on the paths. He has seen an increase in monarch butterflies because of the milkweed in the prairie. There is also a row of spruce trees near the prairie where many birds nest and Ward sees the birds flying between the prairie and their nests in the trees. The prairie is providing habitat that the lawn could not. This one project is making a difference.
While they are no longer regularly mowing the area as lawn, there is still some maintenance involved. For the first two years, the Larsons mowed the entire prairie twice a year to keep the weeds from going to seed. Last year, the prairie’s third year, it only required spot spraying of a thistle patch which will have to be treated again this fall. Next spring, they plan on burning the prairie, which kills back many of the weeds and helps the native plants thrive. Ward has been enjoying their prairie because “every year is a new experience. Yes, there is work involved, but overall it has been fun.”
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Free speech after Duck Dynasty
A reality-TV controversy in the US shows that social intolerance can be just as bad as government censorship.
Many Americans spent the holidays talking about a man in a long white beard. No, not the one in a red suit with reindeer, but rather Phil Robertson.
Robertson, the patriarch of the family that stars in the popular reality TV show Duck Dynasty, was suspended a week before Christmas by his employer, TV channel A&E, for comments he made about gays. After receiving an outpouring of complaints from Duck Dynasty’s fans, A&E reinstated him this past weekend.
The controversy reveals much about the limits on free speech today. Although relatively short-lived, the Duck Dynasty dust-up is not the first time that a public personality has been slapped by the PC police, and it is unlikely to be the last.
Interviewed by GQ magazine, the 67-year-old Robertson said: ‘It seems like, to me, a vagina – as a man – would be more desirable than a man’s anus. That’s just me. I’m just thinking: there’s more there! She’s got more to offer. I mean, come on, dudes! You know what I’m saying? But hey, sin: it’s not logical, my man. It’s just not logical.’
Later, when asked to define sinful, Robertson replied: ‘Start with homosexual behaviour and just morph out from there. Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men.’ He also said that the blacks he knew in the Jim Crow era were ‘happy’. But it was his comments about gays that became the focus of contention.
His remarks sparked a Culture War. If the ensuing events were proposed as the script for a TV show, it would be rejected as too obvious and derivative. On one side is a family, as GQ describes, of ‘squirrel-eating, Bible-thumping, catchphrase-spouting duck hunters’ from the ‘Louisiana backwater’. On the other side are gay groups like GLAAD and cosmopolitan liberals. After GLAAD and others called on A&E to fire Robertson, he was suspended. This led to a backlash from the show’s supporters and conservatives, including Republican politicians, who waged a social-media campaign using the Twitter hashtag #istandwithphil.
As the controversy raged, a common refrain from those opposed to Robertson was that his sacking was ‘not a question of free speech’. As MSNBC commentator Joy Reid wrote, ‘the First Amendment to the Constitution does not guarantee the inalienable right to be on a reality-TV show. It is meant to protect the free speech of American citizens from being silenced by an act of Congress.’ It’s true that the First Amendment refers to government censorship, and that A&E is a private company. But free speech concerns more than just government interference, and the Duck Dynasty dispute is clearly a free-speech issue.
As John Stuart Mill articulated in his classic text, On Liberty (1859), there is such a thing as ‘social intolerance’, in which the majority or a culturally dominant elite can quash non-mainstream views. A society that cannot tolerate dissenting voices is not a free society. It is one thing to respond to a comment considered offensive by saying ‘I disagree’ or ‘You’re wrong’; it is quite another to claim ‘You can’t say that’ and to seek to silence the view in question. Increasingly, however, ‘You can’t say that’ is the prevailing reply, and it was how critics responded to Robertson. The focus on certain politically incorrect words or phrases today means that we are supposed to choose our words very carefully, or shut up altogether, for fear of giving offence. That’s not a free society.
I can understand why some found Robertson’s remarks offensive. I thought his anatomical references were bizarre more than anything else. But I also found it odd that people would be so shocked to find that a TV character that is based on a stereotype of rednecks is not exactly enamoured with gay people (reality shows apparently cannot take too much reality). Others have different views of what Robertson said. Some Christians believe he was simply stating a view in line with the Bible. Many people reacted with a shrug, not giving a whit about what a long-bearded guy on TV thinks. These varying reactions highlight an important point: we should not impose a single response – silencing and banishing a heretic – but instead should allow free speech and argue the issue out in public.
The storm over Duck Dynasty also revealed confusion over the ideas of tolerance and respect. The two are considered synonymous today, but they are not. Being tolerant of an outlook does not mean you have to respect it. When someone decries ‘intolerance’ these days, often they really mean that someone has not shown sufficient respect. But trying to force people to respect and validate certain views just creates a stifling conformity, which is not desirable. Yet this is what is happening: espousing non-mainstream views – in the case of Robertson, speaking ill of gays – now runs the risk of being treated as a form of blasphemy that must be removed. Moreover, in the name of fighting ‘intolerance’, those seeking to banish TV personalities from the airwaves are displaying a true lack of self-awareness, as they are being intolerant themselves.
What’s different about the Duck Dynasty flap is the ending. Usually in these kind of controversies, the offending person is made to disappear (like celebrity chef Paula Deen, who was forced to exit the public stage in June after admitting she had used the n-word in the past). It could have been predicted that A&E would reverse its decision eventually: the Robertson family was reportedly ready to walk away; A&E would have lost lots of money; and its seriousness about punishing Robertson was questionable to begin with, considering it was running marathon repeats of Duck Dynasty through the holidays. But the speed with which it ended the suspension was surprising.
Robertson’s reinstatement is not a complete victory for the show’s supporters, however. A&E will now be subjecting its viewers to regular ‘public service announcements’, lecturing them on the need to respect diversity. And there are reports that the Robertsons may have to enter a re-education programme as part of the agreement to reinstate him.
Nor does A&E’s decision mark a clear-cut win for free speech. The assumptions and misunderstandings around free speech that were raised in this controversy were not fully challenged. The next celebrity who says something that isn’t PC may not have as much leverage as Robertson. What is clear is that controversies like the one over Duck Dynasty show that the battleground over free speech today is often over ‘social intolerance’ and calls to silence dissenting voices, rather than overt government interference.
Sean Collins is a writer based in New York. Visit his blog, The American Situation.
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Portland Air National Guard Base Will Be Home To The First Operational F-15EX Eagle Unit
The 142nd Fighter Wing will transition to the F-15EX after the schoolhouse in Klamath Falls receives the type.
The Air Force has officially announced the first major changes for Air National Guard units that currently operate the F-15C/D Eagle as the type marches towards retirement. Most notably, the 123rd Fighter Squadron, the "Redhawks," of the 142nd Fighter Wing, based in Portland, Oregon, will become the first operational unit to transition to the new F-15EX. This is scheduled to occur in 2023, a year after the Guard's formal F-15C/D training unit, the 173rd Fighter Wing based at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, receives the type.
As it sits now, the Air Force plans on procuring at least 144 of the advanced Eagles to replace many of the F-15C/Ds that are now well over 40 years old. What is also interesting is that in the formal USAF announcement on the initial F-15EX basing, it is noted that the 125th Fighter Wing, based out of Jacksonville, Florida, will give up its F-15C/Ds for F-35As. This would mark an end to having F-15s stretched relatively evenly along America's west, east, and southern maritime borders where Eagles sit alert at their home bases.
The announcement also states that Massachusettes, Louisana, and California based F-15C/Ds will all transition to a new airframe as well, which could be the F-35A or the F-15EX. It was broadly assumed that all the existing five F-15C/D units tasked with the air sovereignty mission along America's maritime borders would receive the F-15EX. It also mentions basing some F-35As at Naval Air Station Lemoore. Currently, the California Air National Guard's 144th Fighter Wing that flies F-15C/Ds is based in Fresno, not Lemoore. This could indicate that plans may be in the works to move the unit to the sprawling naval strike fighter base in Central California or to forward station some aircraft there for training or alert duties. It just isn't clear at this time, although consolidating the Guard's F-35 operations at Lemoore would make some sense as the Navy already hosts the F-35C there. If the 144th Fighter Wing were to receive F-35As, this would could potentially save many tens of millions of dollars in infrastructure costs and ease transition from the Eagle to the Joint Strike Fighter by relocating the wing to the naval air station.
It will be interesting to see exactly how the rest of the F-15EX basing works out, as it isn't as clear as it seemed to have been exactly where these jets will end up or how many will end up being built, especially beyond the 144 inventory number currently targeted. It also seems that the F-15EX and F-35A are more formally pitted against each another for procurement dollars than was originally anticipated. All this also seems to leave open the possibility non-Guard units could end up with the F-15EX, as well. You can read more about this possibility in this recent feature of ours.
As for the F-15EXs heading to Oregon first, this really is no surprise. Oregon is already 'Eagle country' as it houses the service's elite F-15C/D training unit and one of the most renowned fighter units in the world, 142nd Fighter Wing in Portland. Transitioning the core F-15C/D training unit in Southern Oregon and then the 142nd Fighter Wing in Portland right after has a lot of synergies and will only help the Air Force write the book for operating the F-15EX quicker than it could otherwise.
It has been just over two years since The War Zone originally broke the F-15X/EX story. It's amazing to see just how fast this program has moved ahead in what can be considered a blink of an eye in modern weapons procurement terms.
We will keep you informed as more information on the F-15EX bed-down comes available.
Contact the author: Tyler@thedrive.com
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Peter Gray is Director of Global Communications – Linden Lab. He has emailed some in SL to make clear what the Lab’s statements and intentions are. Leslea Aldrin shared, with Peter’s permission the following email with the Builder’s Brewry. Ray Zopf tipped me off to the group notice.
Here’s what we’ve said:
Linden Lab is working on a next generation virtual world that will be in the spirit of Second Life, an open world where users have incredible power to create anything they can imagine and content creators are king. This is a significant focus for Linden Lab, and we are actively hiring to help with this ambitious effort. We believe that there is a massive opportunity ahead to carry on the spirit of Second Life while leveraging the significant technological advancements that have occurred since its creation, as well as our unparalleled experience as the provider of the most successful user-created virtual world ever.
The next generation virtual world will go far beyond what is possible with Second Life, and we don’t want to constrain our development by setting backward compatibility with Second Life as an absolute requirement from the start. That doesn’t mean you necessarily won’t be able to bring parts of your Second Life over, just that our priority in building the next generation platform is to create an incredible experience and enable stunningly high-quality creativity, rather than ensuring that everything could work seamlessly with everything created over Second Life’s 11 year history.
Does this mean we’re giving up on Second Life? Absolutely not. It is thanks to the Second Life community that our virtual world today is without question the best there is, and after 11 years we certainly have no intention of abandoning our users nor the virtual world they continually fill with their astounding creativity. Second Life has many years ahead of it, and in addition to improvements and new developments specifically for Second Life, we think that much of the work we do for the next generation project will also be beneficial for Second Life.
It’s still very early days for this new project, and as we forge ahead in creating the next generation virtual world, we’ll share as much as we can.
If we had one message to share with Second Life users about this new project at this point, it would be: don’t panic, get excited! Again, Second Life isn’t going away, nor are we ceasing our work to improve it. But, we’re also working on something that we think will truly fulfill the promise of virtual worlds that few people understand as well as Second Life users.
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A Children’s Winter Story
The snow fell all morning covering Kettle Cove in a thick blanket of fluffy white snow. Coco and Bean were busy building a large snow hammy, hoping theirs would win the prize at the Winter Festival.
“Let’s go and find some twigs for his arms and seashells for his eyes!” said Coco.
“I don’t know,” replied a hesitant Bean. “My mama said not to stray far from home.”
Coco, who was busy catching snowflakes in her mouth, didn’t bother to look at her cautious friend. “We won’t go far, I promise,” said Coco in a muffled voice. A snowflake had just settled on her small, pink tongue. “We won’t even go past Gull Square.”
Bean considered Coco’s words. “Okay, Coco. Let’s go hunting!”
As they collected their twigs, Coco noticed small paw imprints around large paw imprints in the snow.
“Do you think that belongs to a Boondoogle?” whispered Coco.
“Maybe. I’ve never seen one before! Have you?” replied Bean as a cold shiver went down his spine.
Coco shook her head and after a brief pause, grabbed her friend by the hand and ran off in the direction of the paw prints.
“Let’s follow the prints. Maybe we’ll see a Boondoogle!”
They both shouted
“What an adventure!”
Tracking paw prints was hard work and they were growing cold and weary. It was the sound of branches breaking off in the distance from the crisp and frosty air that broke the silence between friends.
Suddenly, Coco grabbed Bean by the hand, squeezing it tightly.
“I can’t see anymore paw prints,” said Coco anxiously.
“Neither can I,” said Bean.
At that moment they both looked around and noticed the snow was coming down heavier. The wind blew hard across the hills covering the paw prints as well as their own tracks in the snow.
“How will we find our way back? I’m so hungry and cold,” whispered Coco.
Bean put his paw around his friend. “I have extra berries in my pocket, once we find some shelter, we’ll have a feast!”
Warmed by Bean’s words, the two went off to find some relief from the bitter cold.
Come back next Monday to see the continuation of
Coco & Bean’s
Did you notice Bean shared something with his friend?
Bean produced three berries from his pocket, but seemed disappointed with the result.
Without letting Coco see his worried eyes, he reached in for more and was alarmed when his small paws felt nothing but the seam of his coat pocket.
“The berries! The berries are gone!” exclaimed Bean.
Coco watched her friend search his coat. In the bottom corner of his right-hand pocket was a small hole.
Coco looked at Bean with sympathetic eyes and then at the three small berries in his hand.
“At least we have something.”
“But Coco, what are we going to do with –’ however before Bean could finish his thought, Coco let out a loud squeal.
“Look!” yelled Coco enthusiastically. In the distance was a fallen tree. “We can use some of the bark to build a shelter.”
The two Hammies trudged through the snow to investigate the tree. At the base was an old wooden door.
“I think someone lives here,” cautioned Bean. “We shouldn’t intrude.”
Coco was less polite.
“But where else can we go?” Coco asked as she curled her tiny paw and rapped on the thick wooden door.
The door creaked open, revealing an empty chamber. The floor was covered in dry grass and beach rose decorated the dry dirt walls.
“It’s an old root cellar!” shouted Coco.
Protected from the cold wintery elements, Bean carefully placed each berry in a chipped seashell and offered them to his friend.
“You have them, “ said Bean.
“No, we’ll have them.” Whispered Coco, the joy of sharing with her friend made her nose wiggle and her whiskers bounce with happiness!
That night the wind whipped and the snow blew, but Coco and Bean were none the wiser. Exhausted and drowsy from the trek, the two fell asleep easily in spite of their hollow tummies.
The following morning, Coco and Bean were awakened – not by a Boondoogle – but by the sound of Papa Dubois and Papa Higgins banging on the wooden door.
“Hello, is anyone there?” bellowed Papa Higgins through the great door.
Coco and Bean awoke from their makeshift grass beds and ran towards the door. Coco reached for the doorknob but before she could turn it, the door swung open.
Papa Dubois and Papa Higgins scooped up the little Hammies in their arms and hugged them tightly.
“How did you know we were here?” asked Coco.
“We followed the trail of berries,” said Papa Dubois. “We found one by the snowman and then another and another and another, until they led us here.”
The weather had become much nicer and the sun was shining high in the sky. The four Hammies went back home. “Mama is making a berry pie,” said Papa Higgins in a loud, cheerful voice. Bean and Coco looked at each other. “Berry pie!” The two Hammies could hardly contain themselves and started laughing.
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C2gc00006g 1372.1375 ++Cite this: Green Chem., 2012, 14, 1372 Selective reduction of aldehydes and ketones to alcohols with ammoniaborane in neat water† Lei Shi, Yingying Liu, Qingfeng Liu, Bin Wei and Guisheng Zhang* Received 4th January 2012, Accepted 20th February 2012DOI: 10.1039/c2gc00006g Chemoselective reduction of various carbonyl compounds to alcohols with ammonia borane (AB), anontoxic, environmentally benign, and easily handled reagent, in neat water was achieved in quantitativeconversions and high isolated yields. Interestingly, α- and β-keto esters were selectively reduced tocorresponding hydroxyl esters by AB, while diols were obtained when sodium borohydride was used as areducing agent. The procedure is also compatible with the presence of a variety of base-labile protectinggroups, such as tosyl, acetyl, benzoyl, ester groups, and acid-labile protecting groups such as trityl andTBDMS groups, and others, such as the unsaturated double bond, nitro and cyano groups. Finally, a kiloscale reaction of methyl benzoylformate with AB was conducted in water and gave methyl mandelate in94% yield.
thermal and hydrolytic stability. AB is not only a nontoxic,environmentally benign, and stable material that can be safely The reduction of carbonyl compounds to alcohols is one of the transported without hydrogen loss, but also equally important for most widely used and fundamental reactions in organic chem- various applications in synthetic organic chemistry.17 Recently istry.1 Catalytic hydrogenation,2 transition metal catalyzed S. G. Shore et al. and P. V. Ramachandran et al. have reported hydrogenation,3 biocatalytic reductions with bakers' yeast large-scale methods for the preparation of AB,18 which make it reductase4 and chemical reductions by LiAlH4, nickel–aluminum very readily available. Reactions in aqueous media have attracted alloy,5 tri-n-butyltin hydride,6 sodium formate,7 alkyl phos- much attention in synthetic organic chemistry, because water is phines,8 poly(methylhydrosiloxane),9 or borane reagents such as one of the most abundant, cheap, and environmentally friendly zinc borohydride, 10 NaBH4,11 NaBH3CN,12 BH3-THF,13 and solvents.19 Since AB is water-soluble, nontoxic and environmen- amine boranes14 have been utilized to accomplish the reduction tally benign, it is a good combination to conduct green organic Published on 16 March 2012. Downloaded by ZHENG ZHOU UNIVERSITY on 16/01/2015 02:49:50. of the carbonyl group. However, the reductive activity and selec- reactions in water using AB as a reductant. Although the use of tivity of catalytic hydrogenation greatly depend on the catalysts AB for the reduction of carbonyls was reported three decades and conditions used. Biocatalytic reductions usually require a ago,14b,c to the best of our knowledge, its application in neat specific temperature, pH value and reductase. The use of water for reduction of various carbonyl compounds has not been NaBH3CN may result in the contamination of products with reported. Thus, we report herein a detailed investigation on the toxic materials.15 The traditional methods for the reduction of a reduction of carbonyl compounds using AB as a green reductant carbonyl group often involve long reaction times,7 harsh con- in neat water (Scheme 1).
ditions (under nitrogen; in acid or alkaline condition5), toxic sol-vents (such as toluene,6 benzene,14a ether,14b THF) andcomplicated operation. NaBH4 is the most common reductant in Results and discussion the chemical conversion due to its relatively cheap cost, ease ofhandling, and possibility of being used in aqueous alcohol The reduction of various carbonyl compounds with AB to alco- hols in neat water was shown in Scheme 1. In a typical reaction Ammonia borane (AB), the simplest amine borane, has protocol, AB (0.5 mmol) was added to the solution of carbonyl recently received a lot of attention as one of the promising compound (0.5 mmol) in neat water (2 mL), and the reaction materials for alternate energy.16 AB is a solid with remarkable mixture was stirred at room temperature until the completion of Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Media and Reactions, Ministry ofEducation, College of Chemistry and Environmental Science, HenanNormal University, Xinxiang 453007, China. E-mail: [email protected];Tel: +86 373 3325250†Electronic supplementary information (ESI) available. See DOI:10.1039/c2gc00006g Reduction of carbonyl compounds with AB in neat water.
1372 Green Chem., 2012, 14, 1372–1375 This journal is The Royal Society of Chemistry 2012 Reduction of aldehydes and ketones to alcohols with AB in a All reactions were carried out with AB (0.5 mmol), aldehyde or ketone(0.5 mmol) in H2O (2 mL) at room temperature, unless otherwise indicated. b Isolated yields. c Reactions were conducted at 50 °C.
d Reactions were conducted at 80 °C.
the reaction. Aldehydes and ketones were reduced rapidly inquantitative conversions and excellent isolated yields (82–97%) (Tables 1 and 2). The procedure is perfectly compatible with thepresence of a variety of base-labile protecting groups, such astosyl, acetyl, benzoyl, ester groups, and acid-labile protecting groups such as trityl and TBDMS groups. Unsaturated doublebond, nitro and cyano groups also remain intact in the process.
As shown in Table 1, aliphatic aldehyde (entry 1), Published on 16 March 2012. Downloaded by ZHENG ZHOU UNIVERSITY on 16/01/2015 02:49:50. rated aldehyde (entry 2), heterocyclic aldehydes (entries 3–5),benzaldehyde (entry 6), and aromatic aldehydes with electron donating groups (EDG) or electron withdrawing groups (EWG) (entries 7–17) were reduced to alcohols 2a–q in excellent yieldsat rt in 1 h. Diverse substituents on the aryl, whether EDG or EWG, did not show significant effect on the yield. It is note-worthy that the heterocyclic aldehyde 1e, a nucleoside analogue, was reduced with AB in 10 min in 91% yield (entry 5) and nodeacetylated product was obtained, while the use of NaBH4 gave10% deacetylated product. Reductions of ketones also underwent smoothly and gave corresponding secondary alcohols in excel-lent yields, but required longer time. The slow reaction rate andlower reactivity of ketones are due to their steric hindrance and poor water-solubility (entries 18–31). The solubility is importantto the reaction rate. The reductions of substrates 1t–w, which are poorly soluble in water, needed over 10 h at rt, while highertemperatures improved the solubility and thus, accelerated the reaction (entries 20–29).
α-Hydroxyl or β-hydroxyl esters are important synthetic inter- mediates which are commonly prepared by reducing correspond-ing keto esters.20 Reduction of ketoesters to diols was observedwith most chemical reductants, such as LiAlH4 and NaBH4. Forexample, aromatic and aliphatic keto esters were reduced to diols This journal is The Royal Society of Chemistry 2012 Green Chem., 2012, 14, 1372–1375 1373 Reduction of keto-esters with AB or NaBH4 in neat watera Time/product/yield (%)b 10 min/2A,3A/22,39c a All reactions were carried out with AB (0.5 mmol), aldehyde or ketone (0.5 mmol) in H2O (2 mL) at room temperature, unless otherwise indicated.
b Isolated yields. c Recovered 20% methyl mandelate.
in methanol by NaBH4,11b and the diol was also obtained when substrates including aliphatic, aromatic, α,β-unsaturated, and using ethanol and water as solvent, whereas hydroxyl ester was heterocyclic aldehydes, and keto esters to give excellent yields in the major product when using THF as solvent.11b To further neat water. It is noteworthy that AB showed better selectivity evaluate the generality and selectivity of our procedure using AB than NaBH4 in the reduction of α- and β-keto esters to hydroxyl as a green reductant, the reactions of aromatic keto esters (1A– esters in water. The procedure is also compatible with the pres- E) and aliphatic keto ester 1F with AB were conducted in water ence of a variety of base-labile protecting groups, such as tosyl, (Table 2). As shown in Table 2, these keto esters were selectively acetyl, benzoyl, ester groups, and acid-labile protecting groups Published on 16 March 2012. Downloaded by ZHENG ZHOU UNIVERSITY on 16/01/2015 02:49:50. reduced to corresponding hydroxyl esters 2A–F in isolated such as trityl and TBDMS groups, and the unsaturated double yields of 86–92% and no diols were observed. In our parallel bond, nitro and cyano groups are intact in the process. AB is a experiments with NaBH4, we observed that diols are exclusive convenient reagent with remarkable thermal and hydrolytic stab- products (Table 2) or major product (Table 2, entry 33) if the ility, and easily handled, especially in large-scale manufacturing reaction was quenched in short time.
in neat water solvent. The advantages of the present method, To demonstrate the easy use of the reductant, a kilo scale including green and convenient reaction processes, excellent reduction of methyl benzoylformate with AB was conducted in yields, mild conditions and simple operation, readily available water. After vigorously stirring the mixture containing methyl and stable reagent, applicability to a wide range of substrates and benzoylformate 1A (1.0 kg, 6.1 mol), AB (189.1 g, 6.1 mol) in large-scale manufacturing, and the nontoxic and environmentally water (3 L) for 2 h, the completion of the reaction was monitored friendly nature of the reductant, make this new method a valu- by TLC. Thereafter, the reaction mixture was thoroughly able addition to existing options.
extracted with EtOAc, and the combined organic layers werethen washed with saturated brine, dried over anhydrous mag-nesium sulfate, and concentrated. The residue was distilled under reduced pressure to give mandelate 2A (951 g, 94% yield) as awhite solid.
General procedure for the reduction of carbonyl compounds toalcohols A mixture of carbonyl compound 1 (0.5 mmol), AB (0.5 mmol)in neat water (2 mL) was stirred at rt for an appropriate time. The In conclusion, the present work describes a selective and con- reaction was monitored by TLC. Upon completion, the reaction venient green procedure for the reduction of a variety of alde- mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (3 × 5 mL). The com- hydes and ketones to corresponding alcohols using AB as bined organic extracts were dried over anhydrous magnesium reductant. This method is applicable to a broad range of carbonyl sulfate and concentrated by rotary evaporation, the residue was 1374 Green Chem., 2012, 14, 1372–1375 This journal is The Royal Society of Chemistry 2012 purified by silica gel column chromatography to obtain the 1153; (c) I. A. Kaluzna, T. Matsuda, A. K. Sewell and J. D. Stewart, J.
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However, there are many things to consider here. When choosing an essay writing service, students naturally have concerns – will the writers be good enough? Will they get my essay finished in time?
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Power Writings – Top Reviewed Essay Writing Service on Reddit
Power Writings is an academic writing service that offers its services to high school, college, university, Master’s and PhD students. Prices start out from $10 per page for high school students and rise to $29 per page for Ph.D-level papers.
According to various Reddit users, Power Writings is the standout choice when it comes to the top essay services. Plenty of Reddit users have had experience with them and they’ve all been positive about the end result. Prices are competitive, reputability isn’t in question, while quality is top notch.
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Hotels are already transforming a lot of cities around the world to be tourist destinations. Imagine, a hotel that is built to take after some of your dream destinations, luxury and servants serve you when you lodge in. There are hotels among hotels when beauty and architectural display is mentioned. We have featured few hotels that are some of the most hotels in the world. We mean, these hotels are the most beautiful places to stay if you are on planet earth.
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Just think about this, sleeping under the sea…Poseidon undersea Resort is just that perfect place that is out of this world. It is situated on the seabed that stretches about a mile long. This is a barmy submerged hotel that would give you that opportunity of falling asleep to the soothing and the rhythmic swishes of the fish.
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We have automated the submission of your business activity statement. Consequently, the submission process is sped up, the risk of errors is minimised, cost is reduced and you will be more likely to meet your compliance obligations.
If your business is NOT registered for GST you do not have to submit a BAS return. Of course, if you are not sure if you need to register for GST you should contact your bookkeeper.
For new and existing businesses, alike, you should review this video for a refresher/overview of the GST process.
Depending on your circumstances, your business activity statement needs to be submitted either monthly, quarterly or annually. You can find the due dates for your business activity statement here.
Your bookkeeper will make sure that your accounts are up to date and your BAS is prepared prior to the deadline.
Due to your BAS being submitted electronically and your use of a registered BAS Agent, you maybe eligible for submission and payment extensions. Consequently, if you ever need an extension please contact us and we will arrange this for you.
First of all, early in the new BAS quarter your bookkeeper:
- Reviews your accounts and ensures that they are up to date and accurate.
- Corresponds with you to locate any missing documents.
- Prepares a draft Activity Statement in Xero, and
- Finally, emails you a link to a BAS Authority form to be signed by you (we are required to have one of these signed every time we submit a BAS return on your behalf)
Reviewing and Approving your Business Activity Statement
Once you receive the BAS Authority Request email (from [email protected]) you need to:
- Click on the draft Activity Statement Report link and do the following:Check that the correct BAS period is selected. If not select the correct period.
- Click on the Audit Report tab
- Review the list of transactions.
- To review individual transactions right-click on the reference link and open link in a new tab
- You should let your bookkeeper know if there is anything out of place, or if you have questions about any of the transactions.
- Return to the Summary tab and check the following fields:
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- W5 (Total withheld) – this is the amount that you have withheld from employees and others during the period. Do this figure look correct to you?
- T7 (PAYG Instalment) – this is the amount of income tax that the ATO has estimated you need to pay. If you need to amend this amount, let us know.
- If your business runs through a Trust there will be nothing shown at T7 because the trust does not pay tax. You do. For more information on how trusts work click here.
- 8A (Total owed to the ATO)
- 8B (total owed by the ATO)
- 9 (Payment) – this is the amount you will be required to pay to the ATO by the due date (see above).
Signing your BAS Authority Request
- Finally, return to the BAS Authority Request email.
- Click on the BAS declaration form link:
- Enter your email address
- Select your Preferred Submission Date. Normally As soon as possible is selected
- Read and understand the declaration
- Using your finger or your mouse sign the BAS Authority.
- Click the Authorise button.
- You will then receive a signed copy of the BAS Authority form via email, for your records.
Once you sign the authority:
- Your bookkeeper submits your Business Activity Statement to the Tax Office via Xero.
- You will then receive an email confirming the submission.
Paying the ATO
It is important that we submit your business activity statement by the due date. However, it is not so critical that you pay the ATO by the due date.
If you need more time to pay, let us know so we will make arrangements with the ATO for a payment extension.
Not submitting your BAS by the due date will raise a red flag at the ATO.
- Your confirmation email includes details of how to pay the ATO. BPAY is the easiest way to pay
- Finally, your bookkeeper adds a bill to Xero for the outstanding amount. You can view your GST bill here.
Overview of GST for Small Business
Review this video for an overview of GST in Australia and your obligations.
Checking ABN and GST status
For all payments made, the law states that you must check the validity of your supplier’s ABN.
- Check that the supplier has provided a valid ABN that belongs to them.
- Check that the supplier is allowed to charge GST.
- Obtain a valid tax invoice from suppliers.
Payments made based on invalid an ABN cannot have the GST claimed back from the ATO. Similarly, if you supplier charges for GST, but is not registered for GST, you cannot claim the GST paid to that supplier. Consequently, it is worth checking each supplier’s ABN.
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Those differences have now been worked out and the gang has a plan that as many as 60 senators and president Obama will support.
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President Barack Obama embraced a $3.7 trillion debt-cutting plan by a bipartisan group of senators that would combine tax increases and spending cuts, saying it could offer a way out of the congressional deadlock over raising the U.S. borrowing limit.
“We now are seeing the potential for a bipartisan consensus,” Obama said today at the White House. He called the proposal by the so-called Gang of Six “broadly consistent” with what he has sought and “a very significant step” in so far fruitless negotiations between Republicans and Democrats over boosting the nation’s $14.3 trillion borrowing authority before a threatened default on Aug 2.
At the Capitol, the bipartisan group led by Republican Senator Saxby Chambliss of Georgia and Senator Mark Warner of Virginia pitched its plan for an immediate $500 billion in spending cuts followed by a longer-term effort to force bigger reductions and $1 trillion in tax increases. The plan calls for lowering tax rates and limiting the growth of entitlement programs such as Medicare and Social Security.
About 50 senators, roughly evenly divided between the two parties, attended a closed-door briefing on the plan, a sign of potentially widespread support for the kind of “grand bargain” to reduce the debt that Obama is urging. One member of the Republican leadership, third-ranking Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, publicly endorsed the plan.
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House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, a Virginia Republican, said in a statement issued tonight on the Gang of Six proposal that “while there are still portions that are unclear and need more detail, this bipartisan plan does seem to include some constructive ideas to deal with our debt.”
It would institute an initial $500 billion of spending cuts, then lay out targets and enforcement mechanisms for forcing more future reductions, including between $85 billion and $202 billion in Medicare and other health spending, $80 billion from defense, $70 billion from education and labor programs and $11 billion from agriculture programs, according to a summary.
It would also call for a broad tax overhaul that would raise $1 trillion by limiting breaks for health, charitable giving, homeownership and retirement while lowering individual and corporate tax rates. And it would scrap the Alternative Minimum Tax, a parallel system designed to prevent higher- earners from avoiding taxes.
Meaning of “Immediate”
I am wondering about the meaning of “an immediate $500 billion in spending cuts“.
Is that “immediate” as in this year, or “immediate” as in a proposed pissy $50 billion a year reduction for 10 years. If it’s the former, I endorse the proposal but if it’s the latter, the deficit cutting is nothing but smoke and mirrors. I strongly suspect this proposal is smoke and mirrors.
Either way, I would feel a lot better about the deal if it contained provisions to end collective bargaining, scrap Davis-Bacon, and institute national right-to-work laws.
Senator Rand Paul in Hiding
Speaking of right-to-work laws, where the hell is Senator Rand Paul hiding? He should be at the forefront of this battle, insisting provisions like those make it into the deal. It does no good to sit back in hiding when everyone knows something will pass.
The idea is to get as much as possible out of an agreement. Going into hiding solves nothing.
Revenue Hikes Reasonable
On the revenue side, the tax hikes are trivial, and in the right places. Getting rid of the Alternative-Minimum-Tax (AMT) is a good idea and should make the minor give-aways tolerable. However, the housing industry will scream bloody murder.
It remains to be seen if the House goes along with this plan, but it is a better option than simply handing the reins over to president Obama as Republican leader Mitch McConnell proposed.
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- Option 2: 12,500 Singapore Krisflyer miles + $32.11 ($43.40 SGD) // Star Alliance: EVA Air
- Option 3: $280USD Cash Flight // Star Alliance: EVA Air
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Option 1: 10,000 British Airways Avios + $30.50 // One World: JAL
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From Tokyo, there’s a morning flight from HND to TSA. We booked one ticket with this method.
Option 2: 12,500 Singapore Krisflyer miles + $32.11 ($43.40 SGD) // Star Alliance: EVA Air
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The most comprehensive survey of current performance as well as near-term and medium-term expectations of the non-farm business sector, based […]
The most comprehensive survey of current performance as well as near-term and medium-term expectations of the non-farm business sector, based on a survey of around 1,000 small to large sized companies.
Despite better business conditions and improved confidence, survey still only suggestive of an economy growing at around trend. Forward indicators slightly better, implying a pick up in near-term demand.
- Business conditions strengthened in the December quarter, following a moderation in activity in the previous quarter, and were suggestive of an economy growing at around trend. The pick up in conditions in the quarter was attributable to broad-based improvements in profitability, employment and trading conditions. Forward indicators of near-term demand, including forward orders, stocks and capacity utilisation, all rose in the quarter, implying an expectation that domestic demand will strengthen a little in the first three months of 2012.
- Conditions improved across all industries, with the exception of mining, where they fell heavily (reflecting falling commodity prices), and recreation & personal services, where they were a touch softer. Conditions also strengthened across most states, with SA and WA the exceptions.
- The gap between weak & strong industries narrowed in the December quarter, largely reflecting a modest improvement in the poor performing industries – reflecting better sentiment and rates.
- Business confidence improved somewhat in the quarter, although it remains below the long-run average. This outcome is likely to reflect a number of factors, including the pick up in activity in the quarter, the relief of RBA rate cuts, and possibly some abatement of concerns about Europe.
- Business capital spending intentions (for the next 12 months) have eased over the previous two quarters, but are still positive across all industries, suggesting expected further moderate expansion in investment this year (ex mining). Short-term employment conditions are consistent with a fairly subdued labour market over the first few months of 2012. Longer term, employment conditions are expected to strengthen. Lack of demand is expected to remain the most constraining factor on profitability over the year ahead, while concerns about interest rates, wage costs, capital capacity and suitable labour remained fairly muted.
- Product price inflation continued to soften in the December quarter, recording annualised growth of just 0.6%. Retail prices were even more subdued, with no growth recorded over the second half of 2011. Labour costs growth eased slightly.
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It’s going to be a long time before we have anything close to a for-sure premiere date; with that, let’s just rejoice in the renewal and think a little bit more about what could lie ahead for Dex and some of the other core characters on the show.
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Baker v. Ephia
ORDER denying 88 Motion to Compel Discovery, without prejudice to refile after the parties hold a proper Rule 37 discovery conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 9/11/2017. (LLH)
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA
SERGEANT TYRANISSUIN EPHION
Before the Court is Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Discovery (R. Doc. 88) filed on August
16, 2017. The motion is opposed. (R. Doc. 104).
The Court held oral argument on September 8, 2017. (R. Doc. 109).
The instant discovery dispute concerns written discovery propounded by Plaintiff on
February 7, 2017. (R. Doc. 88-3).
On May 15, 2017, defense counsel wrote Plaintiff’s counsel, asserting that responses to
the discovery propounded would not be provided until June 5, 2017, or 30 days after the issuance
of the Court’s Scheduling Order on May 5, 2017. (R. Doc. 104-1).
On May 25, 2017, Defendant moved for summary judgment on the basis that Plaintiff
failed to exhaust all available administrative remedies prior to filing the suit as required by 42
U.S.C. § 1997e(a). (R. Doc. 70). Plaintiff has opposed the motion. (R. Doc. 72).
On June 5, 2017, Defendant filed a motion to stay discovery pending resolution of her
motion for summary judgment. (R. Doc. 71). The Court denied the motion on July 17, 2017. (R.
On July 24, 2017, defense counsel informed Plaintiff’s counsel that the filing of
Defendant’s motion to stay discovery “inevitably stayed discovery until an Order was entered on
July 17, 2017.” (R. Doc. 104-2). Based on the foregoing, defense counsel asserted that
Defendant’s discovery responses would not be provided until August 16, 2017. (R. Doc. 104-2).
Defense counsel further asserted that Plaintiff’s counsel’s attempts at scheduling a Rule 37
discovery conference were premature and that defense counsel did not agree to a date for such a
conference. (R. Doc. 104-2).
On August 1, 2017, Defendant provided responses to Plaintiff’s discovery requests. (R.
Plaintiff’s counsel sent an email and fax to defense counsel dated August 14, 2017, which
outlined various alleged deficiencies with the discovery responses, and requested a discovery
conference to be held on August 16, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (R. Doc. 88-7). Defendant asserts that
her counsel received the letter on August 15, 2017. (R. Doc. 104 at 3).
On August 16, 2017, Plaintiff’s counsel then attempted to hold a discovery conference as
unilaterally scheduled. (R. Doc. 88-6 at 1-2). Defense counsel responded by stating that she was
“not available for said conference today and will advise when I am available at a later date.” (R.
Doc. 88-6 at 1). When Plaintiff’s counsel sought an actual date for a discovery conference,
defense counsel responded that providing a date for a discovery conference was not a “pressing
matter” in light of the discovery deadline in late November and other work obligations. (R. Doc.
88-6 at 1).
Later that afternoon, Plaintiff filed the instant motion to compel discovery. (R. Doc. 88).
Defendant opposes the motion on the basis that the responses provided are valid, and Plaintiff
did not confer or attempt to confer with Defendant in good faith prior to filing the motion to
compel. (R. Doc. 104).
Prior to and during oral argument held on September 8, 2017, defense counsel produced
additional documents. (R. Doc. 109 at 1). Plaintiff’s counsel indicated at oral argument that
certain issues regarding Plaintiff’s motion to compel may be rendered moot in light of the
supplemental productions. (R. Doc. 109 at 1).
Law and Analysis
Rule 37(a)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provides that any motion to compel
“must include a certification that the movant has in good faith conferred or attempted to confer
with the person or party failing to make disclosure or discovery in an effort to obtain it without
court action.” Failure to comply with the meet and confer requirement may constitute sufficient
reason to deny a motion to compel. Shaw Grp. Inc. v. Zurich Am. Ins. Co., No. 12-257, 2014 WL
4373197, at *3 (M.D. La. Sept. 3, 2014); see also Forever Green Athletic Fields, Inc. v. Babcock
Law Firm, LLC, No. 11-633 (M.D. La. July 2, 2014) (denying motion to compel where defense
counsel made a single attempt by email to meet and confer and did not do so in a good faith
effort to resolve the dispute without court intervention).
Plaintiff submitted a “Rule 37 Certificate on Motion to Compel” with her motion. (R.
Doc. 88-5). In relevant part, that document certifies that (1) Plaintiff’s counsel sent a letter to
defense counsel on August 14, 2017 to schedule a discovery conference; (2) Plaintiff’s counsel
attempted to hold the discovery conference on August 16, 2017 as unilaterally scheduled, but
defense counsel would not provide a date to hold a discovery conference; and (3) Defendant had
delayed responding to the discovery requests until August 1, 2017, after the deadline to amend
the pleadings. (R. Doc. 88-5 at 1).
The foregoing certificate does not satisfy the requirements of Rule 37(a)(1). Plaintiff
does not include a certification that she “in good faith conferred or attempted to confer” with
Defendant with regard to the discovery requests at issue. Furthermore, the record indicates that
Plaintiff’s counsel unilaterally set a discovery conference just one or two days prior to the time it
was to be held, and then filed the instant motion after defense counsel stated she was unavailable
for the conference. To be clear, defense counsel was wrong in asserting that Defendant’s
discovery obligations were “stayed” by the filing of her motion to stay. Nevertheless, while the
Court finds disconcerting defense counsel’s failure to prioritize the scheduling of a discovery
conference with regard to discovery propounded in this action, the record indicates that
Plaintiff’s counsel did not attempt to schedule a discovery conference in good faith prior to the
filing of the instant motion to compel.
The Rule 37 conference is an effort to avoid judicial intervention, and the parties must
treat the informal negotiation process as a substitute for, and not simply a formalistic prerequisite
to, judicial resolution of discovery disputes. At a minimum, counsel should attempt to schedule
a conference, by phone, on a specific date and time to attempt to resolve any discovery issue
directly. The unilateral scheduling of a discovery conference just one or two days before the
scheduled conference will almost invariably be found to be made in bad faith.
Given that Defendant has produced additional documents, it is possible that some or all
of the issues raised in the instant motion to compel will be rendered moot. To the extent certain
responses remain deficient, Counsel is advised that prior to seeking any relief on a discovery
issue in this matter, the attorneys are required first to confer in an attempt to resolve such dispute
without court intervention. Should the parties be unable to resolve the dispute, any Rule 37
certificate shall specifically set forth (1) how the conference was scheduled and agreed upon, (2)
who participated in the conference, (3) when the conference took place, (4) whether the
conference was conducted by phone or in person, (5) the duration of the conference, (6) the
specific, itemized topics that were addressed at the conference, and (7) whether any issues were
resolved by the parties.
Based on the foregoing,
IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Discovery (R. Doc. 88) is DENIED
without prejudice to refile after the parties hold a proper Rule 37 discovery conference.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, consistent with the terms of this Order, any future
motion to compel filed in this action must include a Rule 37(a)(1) certificate setting forth the
following: (1) how the conference was scheduled and agreed upon; (2) who participated in the
conference; (3) when the conference took place; (4) whether the conference was conducted by
phone or in person; (5) the duration of the conference; (6) the specific, itemized topics that were
addressed at the conference; and (7) whether any issues were resolved by the parties.
Signed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on September 11, 2017.
RICHARD L. BOURGEOIS, JR.
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
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According to Birchbox, “Copper encourages collagen production and skin regeneration, while gluconic acid and eliminates harmful micro-organisms and lemon peel oil
cleanses without stripping skin.” [sic]
|My Birchbox sample of the PUR Facial Wash|
The LaFace Laboratories website adds, “the Science behind the majical combinations of these wonderful raw materials result in a product that is anti-inflammatory, moisturizing
and healing to blemishes” [sic]. Science with a capital ‘S’! Sounds legit. And we all know things are extra-sciencey when they are described as “magical” and the word “magical” is spelled with a ‘J’.
For the purposes of this Beauty Bullshit, I am mostly going to focus on the claim about copper. However, I do also want to address the claims about gluconic acid and lemon peel oil.
Gluconic acid is an acidity regulator that is naturally occurring in fruit, honey, and wine. It is commercially used for a variety of things that range from floor cleaners to neutering puppies.
Gluconic acid has been shown to have antimicrobial properties. However, scientific analysis has demonstrated that the only reason it has antimicrobial properties is because of its pH. Indeed, I found several studies that specificallyas a buffer to test the antimicrobial properties of other compounds because it is so well demonstrated that this substance is not inhibitory on its own.
Although that pretty much demonstrates the inefficacy of gluconic acid as an antimicrobial agent in any skincare product (since no skincare product should have such a low pH), it did pique my curiosity about the pH of this facewash. I used some dinky home pH strips and found that this product has a pH of about 4.5. This is slightly acidic, but an acceptable skincare pH. It not acidic enough to do jack shit to any microorganisms chilling out on your pores.
|pH of PUR Facial Wash|
Lemon Peel Oil
Although some suggest that lemon peel oil may cause photosensitivity, if there are any problems, they are clearly far less hazardous than straight lemon juice. However, I can’t find any empirical evidence that lemon peel oil does anything beneficial except smell pretty.
The claim about copper is the big “OMGWHATAREYOUEVENDOINGHEADDESK” claim associated with this product. Again, the claim is that “copper encourages collagen production”.
Like most Beauty Bullshit claims, this doesn’t come completely out of nowhere.
Copper is the cofactor for the enzyme lysyl oxidase (LOX). This means that, in order for LOX to work, it must have copper bound to it. Despite its similarity in name to something one might eat on a bagel, LOX actually functions in your body by catalyzing aldehydes in collagen precursors. These reactive aldehydes react with each other and with unmodified lysine, forming crosslinks between collagen and elastin.
Thus, it is clear that your body must have copper in order for successful collagen production to occur.
The copper in the LaFace Facial Wash is in the form of copper gluconate. Copper gluconate is a remarkably stable molecule. Indeed, the stability constant for copper gluconate is over 100,000,000,00,000,000. In order to utilize the copper in the copper gluconate, the copper atom needs to pop off so it is able to be used. This incredibly high stability constant means that there is no way in hell that the copper will dissociate sufficiently to be involved in collagen synthesis.
What’s more, it’s highly unlikely that any topical copper substance will affect your collagen production. I can find no evidence that anyone has examined topical copper and collagen, but the studies that do look at topical copper consistently find it doesn’t do much of anything for your skin.
Furthermore, although copper is necessary for proper LOX functioning, the only reason you wouldn’t have sufficient copper is if you have a dietary copper deficiency. Given that copper is in foods ranging from chocolate to nuts to herbs to leafy vegetables, it is unlikely that you will acquire a copper deficiency unless you also have other very severe medical conditions. Thus, copper is not a particularly useful mechanism for increasing collagen.
It is clear that all three LaFace ingredients that have been highlighted here are advertised using demonstrably false claims.
If you have any beauty claims you want researched in future Beauty
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Mt Alfred sits alone on the edge of Mt Aspiring National Park, and the summit provides some of my favourite views in New Zealand.
Mt Alfred stands alone in one of the most picturesque spots in New Zealand. The summit provides some of the finest views in the country, with archetypal scenery north into Mt Aspiring National Park, and south over Lake Wakatipu. The Dart River runs from the former into the latter, and adds to the already starkly contrasting colours.
Most of the walk is a steep climb through beech forest, which is nice enough, but the views begin when rising even more steeply through tussock to the summit ridge. After walking north for a while along the ridge you reach the summit proper, where there are views into Mt Aspiring National Park.
The only problem with this walk is that at the time of writing the land owners no longer grant public access above the tree line, which defeats the purpose of this walk rather. (I have subsequently read online that they are only allowing people to climb the mountain on guided walks.)
The track through the forest is straightforward and there are notes on the DOC website, (they now call it the Forest Track). Once above the tree line there isn’t much of a track until you reach the ridge, but essentially you head up and to the left a little. Lots of people get lost going right and I wonder if this is why they withdrew public access. Go left (north) along the ridge to the summit. Return the same way. | <urn:uuid:4e157b27-b9fd-445a-9904-17ecf3bab060> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://hikingscenery.com/mt-alfred-track/ | 2020-09-22T21:52:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400206763.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20200922192512-20200922222512-00198.warc.gz | en | 0.955202 | 315 |
This is our entry in Lost in Translation’s BLACK & WHITE SUNDAY: IMPERFECT.
In September 2106, we visited the National Archeological Museum in Athens, Greece. One of our favorite exhibits was the bronze statue, found at Sparta, of the Empress Julia Aquilia Severa. She was the second and fourth wife of the notorious Roman Emperor Heliogabalus (also known as Elagabalus), who ruled from 218 to 222 AD. (Heliogabalus’ name as Emperor was Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus; he became Emperor at the age of 14 and was assassinated at 18.) The statue of Julia Aquilia is 6 feet tall, and so may be life-sized. The building in which the statue was erected caught fire and collapsed, causing the damage seen.
This photo was taken on September 23, 2016. Specs are:
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The first music video of popular television couple Mohsin Khan and Shivangi Joshi, who essay the role of Kartik and Naira in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is out. Kaira, as the couple is fondly called, is exuding the charm of their real-life relationship in the music video of “Baarish”.
Sung by Payal Dev and Stebin Ben, “Baarish” is a song about monsoon romance. It is a simple song, with hummable lyrics and soothing instrumental music, that might make you miss your special someone. Shivangi looks as adorable and cute as her character in the TV show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Mohsin is sure to win hearts with his charming, infectious smile. In the video, director Arif Khan has captured the essence of a long-distance relationship.
Before releasing the music video, Mohsin Khan and Shivangi Joshi teased fans with the posters and clips of their song. This is the first time that the duo has appeared together in a music video.
Excited about the release of her first music video with Mohsin, Shivangi said, “It was a great experience shooting for Baarish. I loved this track as soon as I heard it as it’s extremely relatable and it also captures the essence of monsoon. It’s for sure to leave an everlasting impression on our audience.”
Mohsin Khan is also happy to make his music video debut with “Baarish” as he shared, “Baarish is a light-hearted song with simple sweet lyrics. When VYRL Originals made me hear this track for the first time, it immediately brought a smile to my face. I really thought my face would perfectly match Stebin’s voice although I am sadly not lip-syncing in the music video.”
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Sonic replica with a few tweaks of a well known valve powered pedal associated with Gilmour, Johnson & J Mascis.
Powerful EQ tweaked for less harshness and fizz at lower volumes. Additional headroom allows it to be used as a clean boost to push a tube amp to it's sweet spot or musical overdrive gives a natural tone into a clean platform.
"The TD-X is everything the Tube Driver is and more. It's equally huge sounding, with a distinct and unique amp-like character and quality. It's as dynamic and responsive to your pickups and playing. Slightly darker, not as aggressive and overall a bit more well behaved." (Gilmourish.com) | <urn:uuid:40bfa5a1-63f5-464f-8475-51719383ec26> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://joespedals.com/products/td-x | 2020-09-22T19:35:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400206763.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20200922192512-20200922222512-00198.warc.gz | en | 0.961473 | 145 |
Other health systems have evolved from pure fee for service, towards a blend of payments that balance episodic care, with rewards for improving (or penalties for not improving) patient engagement, clinical outcomes or appropriate health system utilisation. Many states in the US for example, have legislated a minimum % of their health care payments to be value-based – that is, funding that is linked to a measurable outcome, rather than just activity. That makes sense – paying for what you want a health system to deliver, which is cost-effective, superior patient outcomes. Instead, some of our current funding mechanisms drive the opposite – I get paid more if my patients come back for recurrent visits but don’t get their health issues sorted properly; likewise, private hospitals get paid more if patients are sicker and come back more often, a somewhat perverse incentive that is hard to see in any other service industry.
So what do risk sharing payments look like – there’s a spectrum in the attached Exhibit.
An incremental approach is to top up existing episodic or fee for activity payments with a case payment for supporting patients with health risks or, commonly, established chronic disease. Medibank Private’s CareComplete service is an Australian example where chronic disease payments are made to GPs and nurses in primary care, on a per patient-basis, for care plan review, monitoring, coaching and quality improvement.
Next, a bundled fee can be paid to primary care clinicians for managing patients across an episode of care, or to deliver a specific program, and/or over a fixed period of time. Variants include (i) pre-agreement on a reference price, with providers bearing risk if there is a surplus or deficit, (ii) pre-commitment to a predicted value of health expenditure, with provider gain or pain sharing, and (iii) definition of agreed service or clinical outcomes, with rewards or penalties against the bundled fee if they are delivered or not. These blends can effectively pay for the activity, but also balance an incentive to deliver a good result.
Finally, more collaborative partnerships entail full risk-sharing, where capitated payments are made at the commencement and during service delivery, but with results-based sharing along the way or annually (e.g. if payer has budget surplus or deficit, there is a pre-agreed distribution or contribution). The fully Monty is an arrangement where a payer passes the full-cost of their patient population to a provider to manage, with the latter able to keep all profits or suffer all losses. This would be the equivalent of an integrated primary care provider in Australia receiving a pre-determined amount of Medicare, State hospital, health insurance benefit and PBS funding to manage a specific population of people, and paying for their own staff, for hospital admissions, for medicines and for equipment; what’s left over they can keep.
Whilst some of these options sound drastic for Australia, some groups are moving in this direction. There already is captive population funding – consider DVA, AMS, Correction health – and it would be relatively easy to link these payments towards desired service or clinical metrics. Under these risk sharing models, GPs could assume a gate-keeper role and partner with patients to medically triage the appropriate utilisation of health services downstream. Given the compelling evidence that primary care can deliver value-for-money outcomes, we ought to embrace the testing and implementation of these models. Otherwise, GPs who can influence so much cost and utilisation downstream, won’t be paid enough to pull the levers at their disposal effectively. | <urn:uuid:bfedd6a6-4f5c-407c-9118-df2ac8093f20> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://kevincheng.org/2017/10/12/13-risk-sharing-payments/ | 2020-09-22T20:12:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400206763.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20200922192512-20200922222512-00198.warc.gz | en | 0.942661 | 733 |
In my youth I was very intrigued by the idea of Tarot cards. Granted initially, it was their forbidden nature. A very religious household: they were the sign of the devil, use of which encouraged demons to be released upon the world and even touching them might blacken my soul beyond redemption. Is it any wonder they were so intriguing?
But it was also the art work and the designs I would see in books at the library. Because let’s be honest in a conservative river town in the Midwest in the 70s, not a lot of street corner occult stores. Not to mention lack of internet. Today, if you search tarot cards and then images, it is amazing to see the different types, intricate detail and the stories in the pictures of the cards if you just look.
Fast forward and I found myself living in a town in the US where not only the occult is embraced but if you aren’t a witch (or at least declare yourself to be one), you are the odd ball. I would walk into the many stores featuring MANY different types of decks and even touch a few (my soul seems fine, tad grey on days but not pitch black) but lacked the courage to buy a deck.
A fan of John Sandford’s Prey series, I stumbled upon the Kidd books (the first was published under John Camp because he had released a Prey novel about the same time, Prey books did better and the world is a little more bleak IMO because there are only four Kidd books). Kidd is a painter, crook and uses Tarot cards to help him think outside the box. This concept fascinated me. He was not summoning six headed demons from another world but thinking about something, doing a spread and letting his mind thinking outside the edges. Maybe he was opening portals to another world… but it was worlds in his mind.
Shortly after I had read all four novels (in very short time, who needs to do laundry and cook?), I saw a small set of cards in… wait for it… Barnes and Noble. At this point I was pretty sure buying them would not invoke a one way ticket to a new, hot homeland, so I bought them. The tiny set came with a paper spread map (there are many different spreads you can do) and a lovely little explanation books of the cards (and what they mean if they are upright or inverse). It was and still is the perfect started pack.
And I do use them like Kidd. They help me think and focus and refocus. Tarot cards get a bad rap. I have given them as gifts to friends and you can tell some of them are Shocked (and may be praying for my black soul) and some are more than a little intrigued. But they do help you think outside the box if you let them. | <urn:uuid:afb3a741-69c9-436d-ba7d-c4d9449c59b3> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://kkdonk.com/2019/07/02/in-the-cards/ | 2020-09-22T21:18:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400206763.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20200922192512-20200922222512-00198.warc.gz | en | 0.983991 | 580 |
• Dual-cell technology involves layering a 1080p panel between the LED backlight and 4K panel, resulting in the highest dynamic range ever using LCD display technology.
• Innolux has developed and promoted the dual-cell technology to Chinese television makers such as Hisense, Skyworth, and Konka.
Dual-cell LCD television is emerging as a solution to achieving a high contrast ratio and dynamic range. Innolux first introduced the technology in 2017, but it only became a topic of interest during the Consumer Electronics Show 2019, when Chinese television maker Hisense demonstrated its new product line, the ULED XD series, using dual-cell technology.
Hisense stated that its dual-cell LCD televisions are aimed at achieving a very high dynamic range contrast ratio. According to the company, “layering a 1080p panel between the LED backlight and 4K panel can achieve the highest dynamics range ever using LCD display technology. No other LCD technology can deliver the amount of detail, or as many hues of color or levels of brightness, in one package, and there are no burn-in issues like OLED televisions.”
The idea of the dual cell is to basically use two cells in a single LCD television module. One is called a monochrome cell, which is normally at 1080p resolution, and the other is a 4K cell, with RGB. The monochrome cell would operate together with the backlight to enhance the dynamic range of the contrast ratio. The backlight has full-array local dimming (FALD) functionality. The principle is demonstrated below:
In other words, we can structure dual-cell televisions like this:
Innolux uses a special term to describe its local dimming technology: Mega-Zone local dimming. The Mega-Zone local dimming display has millions of local dimming zones using a special dual-cell design, while conventional local dimming displays only have hundreds of zones. This provides a pure black, haloless display. One of the biggest advantages of OLED televisions (which uses self-emissive displays) is their ability to achieve pure black; dual-cell LCD televisions aim to achieve the same pure black by maximizing the local dimming zone, as shown in the figure below.
The process requires a special algorithm for dimming, white balance, and gamma correction, as well as area dimming control. These functions are usually embedded in the Timing Controller (T-con), along with the panel.
Through this dual-cell operation, Innolux believes a contrast ratio exceeding 1,000,000:1 can be achieved.
Innolux began promoting dual-cell technology in 2018, starting from 50” 4K, then 65” 4K, followed by 65” 8K. BOE has also started to promote the dual-cell 65” panel.
During CES 2019, Chinese television makers such as Hisense, Konka, and Skyworth demonstrated their line of dual-cell LCD television products.
The benefits of dual-cell LCD televisions are obvious. It can achieve the high dynamic range and contrast ratio of OLED televisions, while not being as expensive. With the rapidly growing capacity of TFT LCDs, dual-cell televisions can be used to absorb any excess capacity.
Some may question the thickness of the LCD module and television set. However, a cell is usually 1.0mm (a glass substrate is 0.5mm; a cell is made out of the combination of two glass substrates). Even taking into account the liquid crystal cell gap, the thickness will not be too high. While the weight will increase, weight is not a high priority for consumers to consider.
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In 2014, Shu Yang, of Materials Science and Engineering, joined School of Arts and Sciences’ biophysicist Alison Sweeney on an unusual quest. Backed by a NSF INSPIRE grant for bold, interdisciplinary research, the duo aimed to unlock the solar-powered secrets of the giant clam.
These hypnotically colored sea creatures look the way they do because evolution had turned them into highly efficient solar transformers. Structures known as iridocytes scatter and reflect tropical sunlight in a precise way, allowing the clams to grow in-dwelling algae for food without cooking themselves to death.
Sweeney and Yang are combining their knowledge of how these structures align within the clam and how they might be replicated in the lab with an eye toward designing a next-generation bioreactor. Growing algae for fuel has been a long-stranding alternative energy idea, but the effort has not been worth the cost thus far.
Writing in The Atlantic, reporter Cynthia Barnett travelled to Palau and Penn’s campus to observe Sweeney and Yang at work, putting their research in the context of the increasing environmental pressure these clams are under.
In the years since, Sweeney and her colleagues have discovered that the clams’ iridescence is essentially the outer glow of a solar transformer—optimized over millions of years to run on sunlight and algal biofuel. Giant clams reach their cartoonish proportions thanks to an exceptional ability to grow their own photosynthetic algae in vertical farms spread throughout their flesh. Sweeney and other scientists think this evolved expertise may shed light on alternative fuel technologies and other industrial solutions for a warming world.
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SUDAN – Samaritan’s Purse is working to prevent the spread of COVID 19 in South Sudan where millions live in very close quarters, providing food, water for hand-washing, and training for health professionals to help keep them safe from the virus.
Mark Bennett, Country Director – South Sudan, Samaritan’s Purse:
So far, South Sudan only has six confirmed cases of Coronavirus 19, and the government is working hard to try and make sure it doesn’t spread throughout the country. That’s very important because the country is really severely at risk in that more than half of the population are food insecure. Many people live in displaced camps and are in very crowded, cramped quarters. This is a great risk for the disease.
Our program has been quite widespread. Across many areas of the country, we have water and food distribution and sanitation programs, as well as our ministry programs. And in all cases, we are giving out information about coronavirus and distributing that amongst communities.
We also have planned some significant programs around Juba, where we’re training health professionals working in health facilities and the main hospitals in Juba to protect themselves. Keeping health workers safe is so important. Also, protective equipment is very difficult to find here, so we’ve been making face masks as well as other pieces of equipment that can support health workers when they don’t have the genuine article. We’ve purchased some equipment, like this oxygen concentrator. We’ve trained staff, and we’re working hard to get ready if the disease comes.
The Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) program is committed to meeting the critical needs of victims of war, poverty, famine, disease, and natural disaster. We stand ready to respond at a moment’s notice whenever and wherever disaster strikes. The DART specializes in providing water, food, shelter, and medical care while sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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Student, especially high school students need to have some responsibility for their academic education, as these are the basic steps of their future. In this stage, students you need to learn different subjects such as arts, literature, accounts, finance and science. Science subject specially physics, chemistry, biology and computer required practical classes along with theory classes. Theory classes are conducted in the class rooms and practical classes in lab.Whatever you learn in your theory classes a hands-on training will be provide for the same in the lab.
You are aware that practicalclasses and laboratoryare the most important and essential part for the student who are studding science. Science has an application side. The application of science in this era has been really astounding. In the lab, student you can learn this application part of the science perfectly and can groom your knowledge about the subject for your feature. So you can understand that for the science student theory classes are not enough for a proper learning. Especially for the subject like chemistry, lab classes play a vital role.
Bit about chemistry
Students you must know that chemistry is a vast subject which is divided into different parts for an easy access. The most important and fundamentaldivisions of chemistry are,
This subject mainly deals with several analysis, actions and reactions of different chemical substances viz.
Chemistry is based on investigation involving laboratory testing and collecting information from other sources. You all must now that hypothesis become theories and theories attain rank of laws after withstanding rigorous experimental tests.
Hence,experiment in laboratoryis essential for chemistry because feasibility of chemical process is confirmed in the laboratory. Moreover a qualitative and quantitative analysis gives you a complete chemical picture of the substancethat helps to explore your knowledge in the subject.
So educational institutes must be concern more about the lab activities for the students of chemistry and you must concentrate more in that. If you find that your institute is unable to provide you the sufficient support in this regard you may get it from outside also, lots of online educational service provider are there.
A chemistry laboratory is a workshop for chemist, where students learn the techniques of the preparation, identification, and estimation of chemical substances. Everything that you have learned in your chemistry theory classes, experienced practically for the same through some investigation and test in your lab. It is really very interesting to experience the hands-on whatever you have learned in your classes.It helps you to understand the subject to relate the study metrical that are taught in your theory classes.
So, all the chemistry students must have sufficient knowledge about the laboratory.Here a true picture of a lab has been given so that student must become familiar with that.
Before starting experiment you must know that from where you get the required apparatus, chemicals and the other helping accessories for doing the experiment.
Apparatus which are commonly used in chemistry lab are:
Importance of lab activity
You all are aware that chemistry has a vast expanse consists of several divisions, measurement, experiment like
The subject deals with the preparation of standard acidic or basic solutions. Determination the strength of a solution. Determination of anion and cation in different salts. Detection of substance, like nitrogen, sulphur, chlorine etc. in organic compound. Except these many other studies are there which are not possible to learn only in theory classes.
The lessons are perfectly completed when you experienced the same by your own through experiments and lesson appeared to be more real to you. These help you to develop a technical and observational and memorizing skill for a better understanding.
The proper learning of this subject and a perfect lab experience can led you to a better future. These hands-on experiences from the lab help you to make a bright carrier as you know that like other subject of science chemistry also helps in the daily life.
Here are some examples of projects on chemistry that are attached in human’sdaily life.
So,students now you can understand the importance of this subject and how these lab activities help you to learn this subject properly.All the experience in the lab is mostly used in your daily life. Help you to make a bright career. So try to involve more in your chemistry laboratory. If you want to learn more, several professional online websites are available for help.
If you are facing difficulties regarding completion of chemistry homework which diverts your mind from those amazing laboratory experiments you can go through 5 best tips mange your chemistry homework easily.
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Actress/Writer Rachel True has recently been speaking out on social media about how she is feeling ignored by conventions that are celebrating the 90’s cult film The Craft. While the film was a modest hit back in 1996, it was a defining movie for a lot of kids who got their first exposure to witchcraft and how cool dressing in all black is. As part of the recent wave of 90’s nostalgia, conventions and fan events have been holding reunions and celebrations for movies and tv shows of the day. Which makes it so disappointing to hear that the reunion for The Craft is going to be missing a quarter of its cast.
In a series of tweets, True has revealed that an unnamed convention is due to host a Craft reunion without her in it. While castmates Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk and Neve Campbell are going to be there, True says she was not even invited. She expressed disappointment but not necessarily surprise and hints that it might be racially motivated. True doesn’t come out and just call the convention racist, but it is conspicuous that she was never even contacted to attend. Balk was the one to contact her to let her know that the reunion was going to happen and that the other stars have been booked for awhile. It may not be malicious, but the fact that the convention simply assumed that fans would not want to see the entire cast reunited speaks to how they don’t think that she mattered in the way that the other cast does.
True goes on to say that this has sadly been the state of things since the movie came out. When the cast did interviews, she was not given the attention that the other girls were. Notably, the MTV movie awards that year had everyone but True onstage to give out an award while she sat in the audience. It hardly seems fair that someone who is on the freaking poster for the movie and is a major character gets shafted like that, but it also reveals what the studio and press prefer to feature and who gets ignored. What makes it worse is that after pointing out the disparity, True updated to story to say that the convention reached out to her saying they are not going to over being accused of being racist.
It is this damned if you do and damned if you don’t situation that is especially infuriating. What was she supposed to do? Just pretend that it is totally cool that she was the only one in the cast that didn’t get to be a part of an event that celebrates a movie she was a costar in? She has now received backlash for complaining at all, with some accusing her for doing this only for attention. There is simply no winning which is an unfortunate fact for many actors of color in the past. Things have definitely improved in the industry, but it does not mean that people who have been affected don’t get to address their mistreatment by the entertainment industry. Hopefully in the future, organizers won’t forget that fans come from all backgrounds and they deserve to see themselves in the people they see at fan events. | <urn:uuid:af6e5ed6-6b0e-49f1-977b-fb25c959fbee> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://nerdbot.com/2019/01/28/rachel-true-unfairly-excluded-from-the-craft-convention-reunion/ | 2020-09-22T20:38:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400206763.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20200922192512-20200922222512-00198.warc.gz | en | 0.986363 | 623 |
Texas Woman Hosts ‘Freedom From A–holes’ Garage Sale After Divorce
This lady is so happy not be married anymore, but she also needed some cash.
Briana Barksdale of Spring, Texas just got divorced after four years of marriage and she is happy about it. She put an ad on Craigslist, which is now removed, about her Freedom from A--holes party. It was a party, donuts and mimosas were had. It even had the burning of the wedding dress to close it all out.
Briana also used it to sell some stuff because she needed some money after the divorce court battle. She spent around $50,000 throughout the whole process. Brianna made about three thousand dollars during the sale. Briana's now ex-husband was in jail for a period of time for assaulting a family member. From her post, looks like it was Briana.
Briana had almost one thousand people stop by her party/sale. Her Craiglist post when viral, which you can read below. It is worth it.
“So, SATURDAY, February 10th is it. The "freedom from a--holes" garage sale.
"I have ALL the things.
“Living room set, queen size bed/mattress, a wooden bunk bed that breaks down into 2 twins, an entire kitchens worth of things, dining table, some clothes, a TV stand, tools, linens, pretty much everything it takes to keep a lazy worthless human being in a state of comfort for a year.
“I also have a ton of kids games and toys (boys or unisex). They mostly belonged to my kids, but easily could have been his since the maturity levels are about the same :)
“Which reminds me, I do have a playstation (sic) and an Xbox. And a bunch of other electronic-y stuff. Ha. Selling that too. (Don't judge me, the guy tried to take my DOG... who does that?!?!)
“Oh, and I'm selling the grandmothers (sic) silverware. Because he deserves it. F him. Maybe he'll learn not to get bartenders pregnant and hit his wife.
“If you've EVER been completely screwed over by an ex, PLEASE come support my garage sale and help me get rid of this (expletive) so I can move on with my life.
“You can even help me burn the pictures, and my wedding dress, if you like. There will be mimosas. And doughnuts. Because I'll be up early and life is stressful.
“And I'll even let you pay me electronically (Venmo or PayPal) if you don't have cash. Yay technology.
“The address is 29210 Legends Beam Dr. Spring, TX 77386. It's in Legends Run neighborhood off of Rayford.
“Come stop by. Buy something. Support moving forward and getting rid of (expletive). Or just get a great deal on a couch. Think of it as a party and THIS is YOUR personal invite!
“Maybe bring some champagne or OJ, cuz it sounds like we may need it based on the response I'm getting.
“This is happening this Saturday from 7:30 AM until I need a nap... so maybe 2ish?”
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JP Soars and The Red Hots
“If you can’t dig the blues, you got a hole in your soul.” — Albert King
The first ever Sanibel Blues and Jazz Festival will be coming to Sanibel on Sunday, November 6!
The festival, to be hosted by the Sanibel Captiva Optimist Club, is set to take place behind Bailey’s General Store from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Marty Stokes, winner of the 2016 Regional International Blues Competition of Southwest Florida and People’s Choice Award, helped orchestrate the lineup. His band will be playing the festival alongside opening act The Jazzmatics.
Initially, Stokes was asked to headline for the festival but he suggested they should bring in a bigger act instead. Stokes got a hold of Matt Schofield, who was inducted to the British Blues Award Hall of Fame just a few years ago, to be one of the headliners.
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Another international figure, JP Soars and the Red Hots, will also headline the festival. Stokes described him as very original, very raw and one of the best guitarists he has seen live.
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Cookies may be the quintessential sweet indulgence, but when you pair them with this Chocolate Chip Toffee Cheesecake Dip, you are approaching nirvana. This dip will bring out the child in everyone and is guaranteed to delight your family and friends.
This is the best part of a cheesecake – the sweetened cream cheese filling – without any baking required! It comes together in less than 10 minutes and is a wonderful quick treat for your kids.
I used mini chocolate chips and toffee bits in my version. The smaller pieces make it easier to dip and eat, and the combination of flavors reminds me of chocolate covered caramels.
I served this lovely sweet dip with a classic chocolate chip cookie made without the chips or other additions. I’ve always loved the plain dough and thought it would be fun to try them with this dip. It turned out to be a perfect combination. Any sturdy cookie will work, but I recommend a simple cookie without a lot of added ingredients, letting the dip take the starring role.
This dip is naturally gluten-free making it a good option for parties where you may be serving those with dietary restrictions. Just be sure to serve it with gluten-free cookies or GF graham crackers!
While I served this with cookies, it would be outstanding with fresh fruits. The perfect strawberry dipped into cheesecake filling? Yes please!
Enjoy this sweet Chocolate Chip Toffee Cheesecake Dip, a fun Chocolate Monday start to your week.
Key Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Toffee Cheesecake Dip:
- Cream cheese, butter
- Powdered sugar, brown sugar
- Chocolate chips, English toffee bits
If you are serving this at a party where you will have both gluten and gluten-free options, be sure that a separate bowl of this dip and gluten-free cookies are placed at the opposite end of the table. This helps reduce the chance that someone might dip a regular gluten-full cookie in it and contaminate it for your gluten-free guests.
How to make Chocolate Chip Toffee Cheesecake Dip:
- Beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla
- Beat until creamy and fluffy, about 2 minutes; add a little milk if needed
- Stir in the chocolate chips and toffee bits
- Serve at room temperature with cookies or graham crackers (gluten-free if needed)
Kitchen Tools I Use to Make This Recipe (affiliate links):
Be sure your ingredients are all gluten-free and you serve it with gluten-free cookies, either homemade or store-bought. If you are serving this at a party, be sure all the gluten-free food is at the far end of your buffet table to reduce the chances of cross-contamination.
- 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup (1 stick, 8 tbsp) butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract or vanilla paste
- Milk, if needed
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- In the bowl of your stand mixer or using a hand mixer, combine the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Beat until creamy and fluffy, about 2 minutes. If needed, add a little milk for a softer consistency. Stir in the chocolate chips and toffee bits.
- Serve at room temperature with cookies or graham crackers (gluten-free if needed). Store, covered, in the refrigerator.
Adapted from Cindy of Skip to My Lou
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 170Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 68mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 0gSugar: 18gProtein: 2g
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When my brother graduated college, my husband, Miss O, Miss S (then a 4-year old and infant, respectively) and I went to Connecticut for his graduation ceremony. My parents got us a suite at the Marriott Residence Inn. This was the first time we ever stayed at a Marriott Residence Inn and we were BLOWN. AWAY. It was a huge, 2-bedroom suite with a full-kitchen, dining table and a gas fire-place. Plus, there was a free hot breakfast every morning. We just couldn’t believe how much we got for what my parents paid.
Fast Forward 7 years later and we are still huge fans of the Marriott Residence Inn and try to stay at their properties when we travel.
In October, we took a family weekend trip to Philadelphia and stayed at the Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City. As a family with elementary school aged girls, having a larger hotel room, plus family-friendly amenities is a must. Below, check out my video and photos on why we love staying at Residence Inn Philadelphia:
We stayed in a one-bedroom suite overlooking City Hall and with a view of the William Penn’s statue.
The living room was base camp for lounging, coloring, playing and watching T.V.
This is our amazing view of downtown. We got to see both sides of historic and modern Philadelphia.
Another thing that Residence Inn Philadelphia provides is the free hot buffet breakfast. Yes, you heard me right, FREE. HOT. BREAKFAST. Traveling with kids and not knowing where your first meal is going to be is nerve-wracking. You already know how important breakfast is, and when you’re traveling it’s best to have tummy’s full to keep tantrums down. At Residence Inn, everything is taken care of. With DIY waffles (super yummy and fluffy), oatmeal, eggs, sausages, fruit, bagels, cereals, milk, juice and coffee, everyone is happy and satisfied.
Another reason why we love staying at a Residence Inn is that there is a full-kitchen. Yup, full-size kitchen with a refrigerator, which is a necessity for families; a sink, dishwasher, microwave and it is stocked with dishes, utensils, paper towels and even dishsoap! It truly is so easy traveling with kids when you are staying at a Residence Inn!
One night, after a long day of sight-seeing and walking around, we decided to take an early night in, pop pop-corn in the microwave and watch that “Too Cute” kitten show on Animal Planet. Above, the girls are (somewhat) patiently waiting for their popcorn. Cute, right?? You definitely can’t do that in a normal hotel room!
Every night, we got to say “Good Night” to this amazing view. We can’t wait to go back. Two days was not enough to see every sight. And you can bet that we’ll be back at the Residence Inn Philadelphia!
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Chocolate Slim helps extremely well in order to reduce the weight in an extremely targeted way, but what can it be? A look at user reports from users creates clarity:
It is said that Chocolate Slim works perfectly in weight loss. Does that actually correspond to reality? Our contribution shows the answer.
Would less weight ultimately make sense in your life?
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Since you know yourself that it is better for you to lose weight, your next step is to make a plan of what you need to do first so that you can lose weight quickly.
They want to put on their favorite clothes - without any ifs and buts, which is exactly what is desirable if you really want to. And not only that:
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The most important information about Chocolate Slim
The manufacturing company manufactures Chocolate Slim to reduce the weight. Depending on what you hope for, the product will be used either permanently or occasionally.
If one analyzes the relevant test reports online, there is agreement that this preparation is unbeaten in that area of application. So what else should you know about the preparation?
The manufacturer definitely has many years of routine in the market. You can use this experience to make faster progress. One thing can definitely be said: It is the healthiest and most reliable product, because it impresses with its unencumbered, natural list of ingredients.
With Chocolate Slim , the company therefore generates a means that is primarily for the purpose of weight loss.
Chocolate Slim only focuses on increasing testosterone levels. This is exceptional. Other competitor products often try to resolve many complaints at the same time. Consider the Keto Diet test report .. This is an enormous difficulty and of course hardly succeeds.
And in the end this leads to the fact that the essential ingredients are clearly too minimal, so that the use becomes a waste of time.
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Is Chocolate Slim the best product for you as a user?
You can also deal with the following topic:
Which target group is Chocolate Slim hardly suitable for?
After all, it is obvious that everyone affected who has problems with their weight loss will make changes faster with the purchase of Chocolate Slim .
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If you are aiming for a low body fat percentage faster, you should not only buy the product, but also strictly use it. So you should be hoping for the first results soon. Plan that you should be an adult to do this.
Why almost all customers are happy with Chocolate Slim :
After a detailed review of the product, we no doubt find that the myriad advantages predominate:
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How does Chocolate Slim work?
The occurring effect of the product comes naturally through the ingenious interplay of the respective ingredients.
One thing that makes an organic product for sustainable body fat loss like Chocolate Slim unique is that it only reacts to the body's own mechanisms of action.
The human body actually has the equipment to reduce weight and it's just about getting the same thing going.
The effects now listed are clear:
the mix of active ingredients helps to get thinner in different ways
- with Chocolate Slim the interest in fast food decreases
- the metabolism is supported
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This is how the product can primarily work - but not necessarily.Everyone should understand that pharmaceutical products are subject to different side effects, so that the results can be gentler and more intense.
What speaks for Chocolate Slim and what against it?
only to be bought from the manufacturer
- no cheap product
- best results with daily use
- patience required
Delivery in a few days
- discreet shipping
- Very secure online ordering
- Effect only natural
- low price
- Many positive reviews
- unobtrusive packaging
- easy to transport
You are probably thinking now: Are there undesirable side effects?
Regarding this composition of safe natural ingredients, the product is freely available without a prescription.
The feedback in general is clear: the product does not cause any bad effects when used ..
It is very important that this manufacturer's advice on quantity, use & Co. is followed, because the product apparently worked exceptionally powerful in experiments, which explains the legendary progress of the consumers.
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Below is a look at the relevant ingredients
With Chocolate Slim , it is the individual ingredients and what are important for the main part of the impact.
Both and also in the matter of slimming are well-known medications that are integrated in several nutritional supplements
This dosage is crucial, dozens of products fail here, a state that, legendarily, does not apply to the product.
Certain readers are astonished, but according to current research, this substance seems to help to achieve a low body fat percentage.
Now my brief conclusion about the composition of the product:
Without digging further, it is quickly apparent that the composition of Chocolate Slim could manipulate the body composition in an advantageous manner. Furthermore, Bubbles Spray is worth a trial run ..
Using it is totally easy
If there is still skepticism about whether it really does what it promises, rest assured: you will have understood the basic part in no time.
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Customer reports from an incredible number of users prove this.
You will certainly get clear and significant information in the operating instructions and also on the real website of the manufacturer, which was mentioned in this article ..
Progress with Chocolate Slim
Losing weight is no longer a problem by taking Chocolate Slim .
I believe that there are more than enough very good reviews and plenty of evidence in this regard.
To what extent and how immediately does the improvement take place? It depends on the user - every man reacts differently.
Nevertheless, you can be reasonably certain that you will be as satisfied as most other users and you will achieve noticeable weight loss success after just a few days . p>
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What other people say about Chocolate Slim
Research results show that almost all consumers are extremely satisfied with Chocolate Slim . The results do not look the same every time, but the good assessment triumphs in most of the tests.
From this I conclude:
If you don’t test Chocolate Slim , you may not be excited enough to actually improve something.
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Of course, there are only a few testimonials and the product can work differently for everyone. Overall, however, the results are fascinating and I conclude that the result will also be very satisfactory for you.
The masses document the following changes:
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We use helpful means in a variety of matters and don't really think about this fact anymore. Should it be so different with Chocolate Slim in this case?
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Unwanted side effects appear to be extremely irregular and of no concern. This is the conclusion of the natural active ingredients and the additional enthusiastic customer experiences of people who use the preparation.
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My clear summary of the product
First of all, the effects announced by the provider and a careful compilation deserve attention. But if you don't want to be converted by this, you can instead rely on the numerous satisfied customer reports.
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Lunch smoothie recipes for weight loss
8 Detox Smoothie Recipes for a Fast Weight Loss | Lose Weight by EatingI love a good detox smoothie. Also called weight loss smoothies or green smoothies , detox smoothies are easy to make and taste delicious — especially when you find ingredients you especially like. If you need to lose up pounds quickly, I encourage you to try a 3 day smoothie cleanse and see how effective detox smoothies for weight loss can be. A 3 day smoothie cleanse is easier than it sounds. Simply enjoy 2 green detox smoothies per day and a healthy meal, drink a gallon of water yes you can include the water in the smoothies as part of your gallon and stay away from processed foods and white flour. To make your 3 day smoothie cleanse easier, you should replace the two meals you typically eat the least at to replace with smoothies. Your healthy meal should consist of 70 percent veggies and a lean protein.
30 Delicious Smoothies for Weight Loss
Let wright know if you try it with soy. A typical slice of raspberry foor from a restaurant can have an upwards of waist-widening calories, make this instead. Next time a dessert craving strikes, with the majority of those coming from sugar and fat-not what you want to be eating if you're trying to work off those love handles. The egg's protein aids muscle recovery and the choline in the yolk fights fat cells to give you that lean look you crave.I actually use mango, rolled oats and soy milk helps create the protein-packed delicious taste-without tons of excess calories, juices can't hold a candle to smoothies. Blending weivht berries with all-natural peanut butter, and green tea in smoothies all the time-- with a bit of protein powder. Popping into ewight juice bar for a cold cup of extruded kale juice may be all the ra. Add extra green tea or water if you like a thinner smoothie.
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Strawberry Citrus and Ginger Smoothie. Personally, I love these smoothie recipes and make them often. All of these breakfast smoothie recipes work well in a smoothie diet! Basic Blueberry Smoothie.
Breakfast smoothies have a ton of nutrition as well as protein and lots of fiber. The following breakfast smoothie recipes will prove healthy and delicious. Personally, I love these smoothie recipes and make them often.
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The Detroit Tigers were beaten by the Tampa Bay Rays 10-2 Tuesday night at Tropicana Field.
David Price picked up the loss after surrendering five runs on seven hits while striking out four in six innings.
Yoenis Cespedes went two-for-four at the plate with a solo home run and Jose Iglesias also batted in a run, as the Tigers dropped their third-straight to fall to four games under .500.
In the series finale this afternoon Justin Verlander gets the start for the Tigers while the Rays counter with Chris Archer.
First pitch is 12:10 p.m.
Baltimore Orioles 7, Atlanta Braves 3
Phiuladelphia Phillies 3, Toronto Blue Jays 2
Chicago White Sox 9, Boston Red Sox 4
Kansas City Royals 2, Cleveland Indians 1
New York Mets 4, San Diego Padres 0
Miami Marlins 4, Washington Nationals 1
Tampa Bay Rays 10, Detroit Tigers 2
New York Yankees 21, Texas Rangers 5
Colorado Rockies 7, Chicago Cubs 2
Pittsburgh Pirates 8, Minnesota Twins 7
Houston Astros 10, Los Angeles Angels 5
Cincinnati Reds 4, St. Louis Cardinals 0
Arizona Diamondbacks 8, Seattle Mariners 4
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A couple of weeks ago John Nevison the highwayman visited the new starters’ literacy summer school at Andrew Marvell Business and Enterprise College in Hull. He reckoned it was the biggest place he has ever hidden in, though not quite as fortified as Skipton Castle where he hid this last weekend.
Not only was he kept safely concealed from the constables and watchmen who were hunting for him, he had a fantastic time. He described exactly how he went about robbing folk in a most courteous manner…
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… told a tale or two about his adventures …
… and listened to the children’s corrected accounts of his stories.
Of course the children wrote down what really happened and not the lies printed about Nevison. They put all the best bits back into the stories, made the ballad a song he would be proud of and wrote several stern letters of complaint to the London Gazette concerning the recently published wanted notice. They even kindly offered to fashion up some wanted posters in which he did not look like himself, thus confusing the lawmen now trying to find him.
The children worked hard and enthusiastically and proved themselves to be real scholars. Nevison even began to wish he had stayed at school and not run away at such a young and tender age.
Never one to miss a chance for a game of cards or dice, Nevison even took the opportunity, whilst the children worked upon their labours, to play a round or two with them a group at a time. He reassured the teachers that they would not gamble, for he would not want to lead them astray.
All in all a fine afternoon with some great children at Andrew Marvell Business and Enterprise College. And best of all, the children really enjoyed having him there.
Please click here to find out more about the famous highwayman John Nevison.
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We hear a lot about US and UK initiatives in legal tech land, and when it comes to Western Europe, countries such as Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and several Nordic nations, especially Sweden, often hit the headlines.
When it comes to France, the impression on this side of the Channel may be that there is little going on. But that would be wrong. There is in fact a very healthy and dynamic legal tech scene in France, including home-grown legal AI companies such as Predictice and blockchain-based startups such as Ipocamp, to name just a few.
There are also several groups driving legal tech forward, from the Paris Bar Incubator to Assas Legal Innovation, which is an association founded in 2017 by Paris II Panthéon-Assas students in order to promote innovation in the legal field.
A classic example of ‘le legal tech‘ in action can also be seen in Seraphin.Legal, a group of innovators based in central Paris. Artificial Lawyer caught up recently with Thibaud Tancréde and Gibran Freitas, who help run the organisation.
Freitas is also co-founder of the Assas Future of Law group and the co-founder at Legal Tech Africa (see more below).
‘We host each month ‘Legal apéritifs‘, where lawyers, students, magistrates meet for the occasion. The aim is to give the opportunity to all members of the legal tech community to know each other,’ Tancréde says.
They do a variety of things, such as advising lawyers on innovation and they also run short courses. And there is in fact one going on right now that is widely supported by the French legal tech ecosystem (although there will be many more in the future, if you would like to attend).
The Legal Tech Lawyer Academy, which is a two week-long course and completes on Friday, covers areas such as legal data management, what is actually going on in the world of Francophone legal tech and how to run a legal tech development project.
They also help run something called LIP, or Legal Innovation Paris, which is a legal tech incubator, which has ten startups inside it already covering areas such as as IP, Privacy Tech, HR, labour law.
Tancréde says: ‘Seraphin.legal is an alternative legal and digital structure. Our mission is to meet the legal needs of innovators and the digital needs of lawyers.’
‘Seraphin.legal is also a startup firm based on a shared foundation. This foundation offers standards, privileged access to data sets (company data, intellectual property data) and application bricks (contracts, intelligent forms, litigation management), as well as shared support functions (accounting, legal services, human resources management),’ he adds.
In short, it’s a one-stop-shop for all your legal innovation needs. And, if that wasn’t enough, they also help to drive a pan-Africa legal tech group, Legal Tech Africa. The group helps spread legal innovation knowledge and supports hackathons as a means of doing this.
And in fact, there is a major hackathon in Algeria, co-organised with fellow French legal tech company, LegalDoctrine, which will take place on the 18th and 19th of July. It may be short notice, but if you happen to want to take a trip to Algeria, then check out the application form.
But, that is not all. Tancréde and Freitas note that they and their colleagues also take part in several other projects:
– Consortium e-justice: law think-tank which works on the legal programme of the French President, Emmanuel Macron. This organisation reunites key people in the law community (judges, legal techs, university professors, legal publishers) to establish the digital public service of the Justice Ministry.
– Privacy Tech: Privacy Tech is a collaborative innovation project designed to identify, promote and co-develop legal and technical solutions for the protection of privacy on the Internet.
– Legal Design: initiative of Privacy Tech on privacy policies, by M. Thomas Saint-Aubin (CEO of Seraphin, and President of Privacy Tech) wanted to simplify the information on data uses (collect, storing, re-use) for the benefit of web users.
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Things to do - Bahia Principe Luxury Samana
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Things to do in Samana
This intimate couples getaway is tucked into a gorgeously unspoiled cliff along Samana's coast offers visitors the perfect balance of comfort, privacy, thrills, and scenery, this place become the perfect place for couples to experience a welcoming tropical atmosphere.
Explore the Resort
Samana's natural beauty sets the tone for this lovely hotel's intimate feel, and its gorgeous coastal views are sure to take your breath away every day. When you're not unwinding by the beach of pool deck, make sure to stop by the spa for a soothing hot stone massage or aromatherapy session.
Taking care of body and mind also brings happiness! Try sports and leisure activities that combine body-mind disciplines: taichi, surf yoga, sunrise yoga, body balance, and much more. Check the available activities with the hotel on your arrival.
Discover our exclusive program designed with your well-being in mind. Take a look at the three types of We Wellness therapies we offer.
All day VIP treatment for couples. Enjoy a rejuvenating outdoor gazebo massage for the perfect way to unwind.More information
Unwind in a elegant Pool
Cool off on our garden terrace pool deck with a tropical cocktail.
Experience the Gorgeous Samana Coastline
Spend the day melting on warm sand. Samana's gorgeous climate means you can always enjoy a stunning day at the beach.
Feel the essence of the Caribbean... themed events designed to "get real", or simply to enjoy stargazing to the beat of tropical rhythms: sunset cocktail, live music, coconut party, typical regional shows and much more. Check the available activities with the hotel on your arrival.
Discover the Samana Peninsula
Add some adventure to your romantic getaway going for a horseback ride, whale watch, or trip to Playa Rincón.
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We love to keep fit - even more so when surrounded by paradise. Start the day with your batteries fully charged thanks to a round of functional training, or make the most of a GAP session before sunset. Check the available activities with the hotel on your arrival.
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Discover a hidden oasis tucked into the mountainside of the Caribbean where you can experience nature in its purest form More information
Where ocean and land come together in perfect harmony, discover one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world More information
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Enjoy the perfectly balanced day as you explore the National Park and take a relaxing trip to the white sand beaches of Cayo Levantado
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MAY 24, 2020, as the sport of jiu-jitsu continues to test the competitive waters in the US amid the Covid19 crisis, combat sports promotion Fight 2 Win is leading the pack with their well-established brand and top-notch logistic skills.
The return of F2W to Dallas, this weekend set a line-up of 16 matches for the fans in a mix of gi and nogi matches. Although with a slow start, the matches started heating up to boiling level, right about the time Checkmat’s Samuel Nagai entered the room to face Mario Fonseca of Tripple Threat. Nagai looked like a Tasmanian Devil on the mats, as soon as the clock started, triangles, omoplatas, sweeps, foot attacks, the former Japan-based athlete looked on fire, on his way to a match-ending armbar.
Equally impressive was Nagai’s team-mate, William Tacket – who represents both the Brazilian Fight Factory and the Checkmat squad. One of the brightest rising stars in the sport today, Texas-raised William Tacket set a similar path of destruction on his way to a slick reverse triangle choke over Troy Russell to win the middleweight F2W belt.
The roll of outstanding performances did not end with the two brown belts. Soon after it was time for “The Kid”, Edwin Najmi to shine in his win over former UFC lightweight champ Benson Henderson. Edwin opted to pull guard against the wrestler return to a few of his “old” Najmi classics, playing spider-guard and attacking his trademarked triangles, which he used to perfection on a systematic basis during his colored belts career. Always tough, Henderson did not give up easily and made Edwin work hard for the tap, nonetheless, the hard eventually work paid off.
For the main event we had the return of Rafael Lovato Junior to the gi after a 2-year hiatus from grappling with his armor. The result was another flawless victory for the American legend. Ungodly pressure like only Lovato Junior can deliver, dismantled Arnaldo Maidana’s game, setting his finish with a cross choke from the mount.
Overall it was amazing to see, once again, gi jiu-jitsu dominating the action, and to see a professional grappling promotion continuously giving gi athletes a chance to show this style has more than enough room in the pro-grappling world.
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Edwin Najmi def. Ben Henderson via triangle
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Jean “Panqueca” def. Mike Anderson via cross choke
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William Tackett def. Troy Russell via reverse triangle choke
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Tyler Murrah def. Bobby Alexander via decision
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Dylan Whyte def. Jason Bright via decision
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Samuel Nagai def. Mario Fonseca via armbar
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Erica Barnes def. Catherine Arnold via decision
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Trey Hawkins def. Daniel Gabriel via decision
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Aaron Mckenzie def. Noah Villemarette via straight ankle lock
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Dmitri Thompson def. Aric Mercado via decision
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T Byars def. M Valdez via outside heel hook
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Ed Johnson def. Kenny Gunter via decision
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Andy Van Hook def. Ben Kroskey via decision
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Colton Phoenix def. Robert Galan via decision
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HorrorScope wrote on Feb 28, 2017, 17:01:Realmk wrote on Feb 28, 2017, 03:43:
If the dems continue the way they're going.Blatantly reporting fake news, proving that all these years later they're still the racists of the two parties. They'll be lucky to even keep their sanctuary cities.
I don't see it that way. I see it one side doesn't like news that goes against them, just like the other side doesn't like that and hissy fits break out. What I'm seeing is similar tactics that Repubs did to Obama for 8 years and then Hillary. Find an issue or two of debate and never let go, never, just keep bringing it up, new news or not, just fucking dew-it. Oh yeah but when the Repubs do it, they are right and just, when the other side does it... they are fake news and tards. Yeah whatever, I've been around to understand the game the joker plays. If anything it's a bunch of stupid ass humans stuck in a circular pattern of Hatfields vs McCoy's 2017. | <urn:uuid:aaf52cbe-7783-442e-b369-e8088154c169> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.bluesnews.com/cgi-bin/board.pl?action=viewthread&boardid=1&threadid=178656&id=1123831&view=threads | 2020-09-22T20:53:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400206763.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20200922192512-20200922222512-00198.warc.gz | en | 0.982779 | 234 |
Classic relaxation massage of the whole body combined with an exceptional tantric massage with special emphasis on the intimate zone of Lingam. Tantra is an ancient spiritual practice that leads to the gates of the infinite power of sexual energy. By worshiping sexuality as a natural and primary source of our life potential, we activate the possibilities that flow from the temple of our body. During the massage, through the sensitivity of tantric touch, you will experience the transformation of your own sex energy, which until now has been limited by the factors of everyday life, will be released and reach its peak after the massage. After covering you with the sensitivity and acceptance of the masseuse, after subtle arousal of your sensuality, we will gradually unblock the energy points of the whole body, so that during the active stimulation of your intimate Lingam party in complete reunification with your own divinity could restore what is holy, feel the sublimity of the entire ceremony and allow yourself a natural expression of fulfillment and celebration of the masculine aspect of your sexuality, achieving deep relaxation in the sense of perfection and satisfaction and solace with respect for nudity and intimacy. | <urn:uuid:07f03412-5474-48a6-bb71-83fefc5ed2c0> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.boginimasazu.pl/en/offer/ | 2020-09-22T21:08:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400206763.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20200922192512-20200922222512-00198.warc.gz | en | 0.932377 | 228 |
Import Of Firearms
Photo above: This rifle cleared South African Police Service review with ease because all the required documentation was present, correctly completed, and because the owner used a Clearing Agent to assist with the paperwork 5 weeks in advance of the client’s arrival. The only required document not depicted here is a copy of the client’s flight itinerary.
Photo of documents shown above from left to right:
1. Copy of Official Passport
3. For U.S. Residents: CBP Form 4457 (downloadable from this website www.cbp.gov), at their website, scroll to the bottom and click “Forms”. You will need to scroll through the first page of PDF’s and then you’ll find the downloadable PDF for CBP Form 4457 on page 2.
4. SAPS 520 Form – Temporary Import Application – Follow this Link to the South African Police Service website to download the SAPS 520 Form.
What paperwork do I have to complete to get my firearms into RSA?
The process is somewhat involved, yet it is not overly complicated. At Bushmans Quiver we have the experience and resources to assist the client throughout the process to ensure that the client and their firearms arrive in RSA without complications or confusion. In addition, to facilitate the processing of the client’s paperwork we can connect the client with experienced independent affiliates that provide this service for a nominal fee. These affiliates ensure, in advance, that the client’s paperwork is completed properly, that the documents clear the required reviewing authority satisfactorily, and personally meet the client at the airport to ensure the firearms pass through customs smoothly. If this service is preferred, all documents* must be completed and emailed to the client’s selected affiliate in RSA 25 days in advance of the client’s scheduled arrival in Johannesburg.
The following *documents are required:
1. Copy of official passport.
2. A Letter of Invitation from Bushmans Quiver click here to download form). Bushmans Quiver will provide the client the format for completing this letter as soon as the client has booked their safari.
3. For US Residents: CBP Form 4457 (downloadable from this website: www.cbp.gov), at their website, scroll to the bottom and click “Forms”. You will need to scroll through the first page of PDF’s and then you’ll find the downloadable PDF for CBP Form 4457 on page 2.
4. Form SAPS 520 – Temporary Import Application – Follow this Link to the South African Police Service website to download the SAPS 520 Form.
5. Copy of Client’s Travel Itinerary. Official print-out from the client’s selected airline is sufficient. (Note: this document is not depicted in the photo above).
It is advisable to have several original copies of this form made in the presence of a CBP Agent. Possession of this form allows you to return to the US without the risk of paying duty on items you already own. Therefore, list all items of value having a serial number (optics, laptop, etc.). In completing CBP Form 4457, take note that CBP does not consider a telescopic sight mounted on a firearm to be part of the firearm, therefore do not forget to list any mounted telescopic sight as a separate item with its own serial number. Also, a completed CBP Form 4457 does not have an expiration date. Therefore, if you should return to Africa the original form is valid so long as you are transporting the same items as listed thereon.
Finally, it is not a bad idea to have a copy of each of these forms (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) in your gun case and in your carry-on luggage.
For more firearm related questions visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s).
Below is the process you will encounter at the airport when utilizing the service of an independent firearms clearing agent to assist you in clearing your firearms:
How do I get my firearm(s) safely into and out of RSA?
Check the specific requirements of your airline as well as (if you are a US Citizen) those of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Typically, firearms must be locked in their own airline approved security case. Ammunition must also be locked as well, however it must be in a separate case from the firearms. Both must be checked as baggage of course. It is advisable to have original copies of your importation paperwork (CBP Form 4457, etc.) in your firearm security case, on your person, and inside your checked baggage where your ammunition is stored. This is not a requirement. It simply ensures that you have back-up copies of your importation paperwork. We know of few disappointments that equal making the trip to RSA and not having access to your firearms due to loss of paperwork. If you have access to the internet you typically can “check-in” for your departing flight up to 24 hours in advance of its departure and obtain your boarding pass at that time. During this process you should “declare” your intent to travel with a firearm. Show up at the airport with the firearm in a locked case. Declare it once again at “check-in” then simply follow the prompted procedures set out for you by the airline and attendant federal agents. These are the current general guidelines as we know them to be. However, both the TSA, the airlines, SAPS (South African Police Service) may change their requirements at any time. Therefore, the prudent client will contact each of these agencies (via respective websites) as part of their safari planning.
SAPS 520 Form
Follow this Link to the South African Police Service website to download the SAPS 520 Form.
Irrespective of your country of residence the South African Police Service (SAPS) will require your completion of SAPS FORM 520 which is the principal document necessary to obtain a Temporary Import Permit. This form should be downloaded from the SAPS Website or can be filled out on arrival (not recommended for the reasons stated above).
CLICK HERE TO RETRIEVE THE FORM).
Client Letter of Invitation
Each client intending to bring firearms into the Republic of South Africa (RSA) must submit the required documents to the South African Police Service (SAPS) in order to obtain approval for the importation of those firearms. A Letter of Invitation (LOI) from a licensed African Outfitter is one of the necessary documents that must be presented to SAPS.
We have provided the instructions for completing your Letter of Invitation along with the required form in PDF format for you to download and complete. Click the link below:
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Colombina, which started as a small confectionery concern more than 85 years ago, is now a global diversified food and candy company based in Cali, Colombia with sales working their way to the billion-dollar mark. What makes this company stand out is its ability to delight consumers with unparalleled and gratifying products, lead by its iconic brands, which includes Bon Bon Boom bubble gum pops, Tiger Pops lollipops and Fussione premium candies. It’s a formula that has global appeal as the company exports to 70 countries, a list that continues to expand.
Colombina S.A.’s origins go back to 1927, when Don Hernando Caicedo, its founder began to mix sugar with natural and tropical fruits from the fertile lands of Valle del Cauca. This mixture resulted in the production of many novel candies and pralines with tropical flavors that managed to capture the consumers’ fancy across generations. Over the years Colombina began to diversify its operations into other categories, such as biscuits, sauces and preserves, ice cream and drinks among others. Today, Colombina has become one of the most important food companies in Colombia and the continent.
In 1968, in order to meet growing international demand for its products, Colombina built its main plant in La Paila, located 80 miles north of Cali, Colombia. This plant operates
with modern equipment where more than 8,000 tons of products per month are produced. In 1970, Colombina created the first round bubble gum filled lollipop known worldwide as Bon Bon Bum, with its novel taste of strawberry and a soft gum inside. It quickly became the company’s flagship item and a favorite among consumers of all the ages. In 1975 Colombina launched Coffee Delight, a delicious sweet coffee praline, which also quickly became a Colombian icon.
Late last year, I had the opportunity to visit the company’s confectionery plant in La Paila, which is its largest facility. Upon arrival you can feel the camaraderie among the personnel where more than 2,400 people work in three shifts. This plant produces its leading brands such as Bon Bon Bum, Gissly gums, Coffee Delight candy, Millows marshmallows, Xtime gum, and many other sweets and candies.
The plant has several automated production lines, incorporating the latest technologies available to reduce the risk of human error almost to a minimum. Part of the company’s success stems from its philosophy of providing employees the opportunity to grow as professionals, drawing on best practices and experiences. That initiative delivers a huge payback as reflected in the commitment demonstrated by its employees in their jobs.
While touring the plant, I had the opportunity to talk with several operators, including Andres Felipe Ricaurte, who told me, “I have been working for Colombina for four and a half years and here we have the opportunity to grow.” Part of this support is given by offering scholarships to employees, as well as for their children, through programs offered by the Colombina Foundation.
It’s that kind of working environment that Colombina has strived to build; a single system with best practices, which removes barriers between management and workers and creates a core team defined by cooperation and autonomy. During 2014 the company implemented a CCM World-class program that drives operational excellence in the production facilities through a continuous improvement system.
One of the first things that impresses visitors to the plant is the smell of freshness, which comes from the chewing gum production line. One of the flavors that stood out was peppermint! And also Mojito!
In 2014 Colombina launched its famed Bon Bon Bum with the new taste of coconut and lemonade. Given its origins, it’s not surprising the company has expanded its product lines with an impressive variety of Latin flavors.
One of the company’s most recent investments can be seen in its “Super Bombo” line — an all-in-one mega hype lozenge line that produces two tons of product.
While walking by the plant I stopped by one of the lines where they produce Nucita, one of its iconic brands and another popular product in Colombia that’s a blend of chocolate cream, milk and nuts. As one of the operators explained “The cream is made of cocoa and milk where the product is refined and then transferred to a deposit tank.” The product is packaged with two varieties, white and chocolate in 14-g plastic containers. They are packed in 12 units or 18 units and the carton will hold 288 units.
To improve logistic efficiencies, product cartons meet sales channel requirements for both size and space, be it 12,18, 24 or 30 units.
Since 2002, CEO Cesar A. Caicedo has transformed the company by focusing on the production of different types of food led by innovation and continuous improvement. He’s done so, however, with a robust sustainability model. Providing the best taste dovetails within a framework of sustainability.
Employee attitude and effort has also been a critical cog in the growth and positioning of the company. As a result, Colombina spares no effort in ensuring that its employees have better living conditions, which is reflected in two specific programs.
One is the programs is “Vivienda para Todos,” which provide homes for the employees. To date, the program has benefited more than 190 families by helping them to have their own homes. By year’s end, the company looks to have 520 employees taking advantage of this program, thereby continuing to build prosperity and social development.
Another area that’s been well received by its workers is job formalization, which is also a priority of the Colombian government and a key element within Colombina’s social responsibility strategy. In agreement with the Ministry of Labor, Colombina linked to its payroll 900 employees as permanent who were on a temporary status.
The company’s flagship sustainability program — Big Brother as it’s known — continues to invigorate the business sector through knowledge. This program seeks to contribute to the development and growth of the region, stimulating the growth of small businesses by transferring knowledge, raising incomes and providing employment.
In 2010 Colombina joined the Global Compact of the United Nations and began to report its sustainable management practices under the GRI3 methodology and indicators (Global Reporting Initiative), obtaining an A + rating in its sustainability reports.
Thanks to its sustainability practices, Colombina was ranked for the third consecutive year as one of the more sustainable food companies in Latin America and included in "The Sustainability Yearbook" of RobeccoSAM.
Additionally Colombina has now become one of the largest employers in the region, with more than 7,800 employees in Colombia and 9,400 around the world.
Evolution towards a food company
As part of its diversification strategy to become a major food company, Colombina has not only expanded its main confectionery plant in La Paila, but it’s also built the Colombina del Cauca biscuits and cracker factory; acquired La Constancia for the production of sauces, preserves and baby food; and added Robin Hood and Lis brands, which include ice cream and frozen desserts. Currently it has eight production plants, six located in Colombia, one in Guatemala and one recently acquired in Spain.
The plant in Guatemala supports the distribution of its products to all Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico. This diversification program continues, as evidenced by the 2013 purchase of CI COMEXA SA, a company dedicated to sauces and hot pepper. The move enabled Colombina to incorporate spicy Amazon branded products in Colombia and internationally. That same year, together with LivSmart, the company completed a historic strategic alliance for marketing healthy drinks. The most recent big news came late last year when Colombina acquired Fiesta SA, one of Spain's leading confectionery companies, to distribute its products and services to the European market as well as Africa.
The quality and innovation of Colombina allows them to export to more than 70 countries around the world, including all the five continents, which means millions of people from all ages, races and cultures, enjoy the essence of life, with the infinite flavor of Colombina. In addition it has established direct sales operations in more than 13 countries, including the United States, Ecuador, Chile Peru, Puerto Rico and Guatemala among others.
Conscious of the worldwide trend involving wellness, the company has created Colombina 100%, an umbrella strategy encompassing six categories of foods with natural colors and flavors and health benefits, including crackers, cereal bars, snacks and nuts, ice cream, tomato sauces and mayonnaise, as well as a complete line of baby foods that deliver a nutritional boost.
“As a food company, we are committed to offer the market products that meet consumer needs, so we've evolved over time to incorporate those issues that are relevant to our consumers: nourish the soul with some indulgence, feed the family, and protect the planet and now a line to those who devote special attention to their diet,” explained Caicedo. “With this we are contributing to our consumers to have greater choice in their quest for a balanced diet, without sacrificing the pleasure of enjoying the good taste."
As we all know, consumers are searching for better-for-you food with natural flavors and colors that contribute to their healthy lifestyle. Here too, Colombina delivers by offering more than 30 different options under the Colombina 100% brand. This effort demonstrates how the company has evolved over time by responding to consumers while simultaneously reaffirming Colombina’s strength, which is serving up good-tasting products. Hence, the slogan "Deliciously Healthy!" | <urn:uuid:992c26c3-eeb0-4e49-808e-6f03efd32cd4> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.candyindustry.com/articles/87195-colombina-captivating-consumers-with-flavor-and-wellness | 2020-09-22T20:22:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400206763.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20200922192512-20200922222512-00198.warc.gz | en | 0.959818 | 2,024 |
Technology providers and suppliers must better align to healthcare buyers across Asia Pacific, in a market forecast to reach US$34.2 billion by 2021.
New research from IDC highlights “strong demand” for a digital platform-based convenient care delivery system (TeleHealth) within the region.
Specifically, the top three investment areas for health providers centre around health information exchange (HIE), electronic medical records (EMR), and patient appointment scheduling.
As a result, IDC believes this transformation in the healthcare sector will gain further momentum in the next three years, presenting opportunity for health-focused channel partners.
"We are in a world of consumerism and value-based outcome,” said Manoj Vallikkat, research manager of Asia Pacific at IDC. “The healthcare industry is on the verge of digital transformation.
“For this adoption to be effective, there must be a firm partnership between the technology buyers, technology suppliers, and payers with the ultimate aim of enhancing patient experience.”
Vallikkat said the increasing trend in non-communicable diseases, poor doctor-patient ratio and ageing population will drive the adoption of TeleHealth in Asia.
“As patients demand better accessible and quality care delivery at an affordable cost, provider organisations are getting more aligned with digital healthcare delivery and enhancing patient engagement as top priorities,” Vallikkat added.
Delving deeper, Vallikkat said smartphones will also play an “important role” in the implementation of TeleHealth, with penetration standing at an average of 53 per cent, with New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan leading the way with a combined average of 77.3 per cent.
Staying within technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) is also expected to play a “vital role” in remote patient monitoring (RPM).
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With the end of another month I have another empties post to share, including TWELVE polishes! That even surprised me.
Kleancolor - Silver Star - I've had this for many years and the star shaped glitter seems to have melted in to random shards rather than stars which is why I am binning this [swatch].
Models Own - Magenta Divine - This was one of my first Models Own glitters, in fact one of my first glitters. Which means it has all but dried up, there was barely any left either [swatch].
Leighton Denny - Razzmatazz - One of my first Leighton Denny polishes, I liked this but it has completely dried up and there was hardly any left to begin with [swatch].
Sinful Colors - Snow Me White - I have gone through one of these before, it is a good staple basic white polish for nail art, and if you are that way inclined wearing as is! I would repurchase this [swatch]
Champneys - Nude - Basic sheer nude polish, not something I particularly go for so not a repurchase item.
MoYou Nails - Special Nail Polish - Black - This is my favourite black stamping polish, it is opaque and always works and so I will be repurchasing [full review].
La Femme - Mint Cream - A good basic mint green cremé finish polish, I won't repurchase as I have many similar polishes [swatch].
Jacava - Vanilla Slice - This is a off white shade, warmer toned white. The formula on these polishes are nice but I find the long brush handle on the polish makes the very difficult to store, and so won't be repurchasing [swatch].
Leighton Denny - Miss Behavin' - A navy shimmer polish, I liked this although the mini bottles don't last long enough. I have other polishes the same shade so won't be repurchasing [swatch].
La Femme - Mocha - A dusty pink shade, nice enough but I have too many pinks to repurchase [swatch].
La Femme - Pink Cream - A good basic pink polish, again I have so many pinks I don't need to repurchase [swatch].
Technic - Carnival - This had completely dried up, however it is very similar to Barry M Rule Britannia one and so no need to track it down to repurchase [swatch].
Yankee Candle - Barry Trifle - Voitive - Didn't find this had much of a scent throw.
Yankee Candle - Black Cherry - Wax Tart - This had a good scent throw, and did smell of cherries. I will be repurchasing this one.
Yankee Candle - Fireside Treats - Wax Tart - Again I didn't find that this had any scent throw to it.
Yankee Candle - Rainwashed Berry - Voitive - This had a bit of a scent to it, still not sure what a rain washed berry is though.
Yankee Candle - Raspberry Sundae - Wax Tart - This one had a slight fruity, berry scent throw to it.
Yankee Candle - Snowflake Cookie - Votive - The scent on this was so subtle that I barely noticed it burning in the corner.
Yankee Candle - Rhubarb Crumble - Wax Tart - This definitely had a sweet but also a tart rhubarb scent to it which was surprisingly good considering the bad luck I have had this past month with products not having a scent throw. Would repurchase this one.
La Roche-Posay - Nutritc Intense - Moisturiser - I think this is one of the most intense moisturisers that they do, this did sink in quite quickly although did leave my face looking shiny as well as not playing well with makeup, it kept balling up. Not much of a scent to it. I won't be repurchasing this one, I preferred the version of this in a jar which seemed to work better for my skin.
Asda - NSPA - Blur Primer - I do like this primer, it is a repurchased product already and I probably will be buying it again. It helps mattify my skin and makes foundation sit better over textured skin.
ELF - Lip Exfoliator - This is a great idea, I much prefer having a lip exfoliate in a bullet type packaging than a jar. This one it pretty grainy too which can be a good thing or a bad thing. I might repurchasing this.
Walls - Funny Feet - Lip Balm - I go through so many lip balms, this one was cute and did its job. Not sure it smelled like the ice lolly though.
L'Occitane - Lip Balm - The packaging on this was a little bit different on this, you squeezed it and and little bit of product came out of the tip. I really didn't like this one though it almost dried out my lips which is surprising for a L'Occitane product as there hand cream's are good.
Leighton Denny - Slick Tips To Go - I like slick tips, it is nicely moisturising, it smells of lemon grass. It does hurt though if you get it in your eyes... My complaint about this is the packaging, you can't see when you are getting low on product. I would repurchase slick tips again.
Boots - Acetone Free Remover - Very basic product but it does what it is supposed to do and would repurchase.
Lush - Golden Wonder - Bath Bomb - This was a gift but I really did not like this, it is packed full of glitter and so it didn't matter how amazing this might have smelled I was put off. Glad to have used it up, but certainly won't repurchase [full review].
Asda - Cotton Oval Pads - Basic, double sided pads, nothing bad to say, I would repurchase.Lush - Sex Bomb - Bath Bomb - Still my favourite Lush bath bomb, the heady jasmine scent which lingers is something I enjoy and would repurchase again and again [full review]. | <urn:uuid:ce4d3cfd-50e0-4bbe-9160-1adf32d8514e> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.enigmatic-rambles.com/2017/12/empties-november-2017.html | 2020-09-22T21:06:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400206763.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20200922192512-20200922222512-00198.warc.gz | en | 0.969673 | 1,290 |
Arla Group’s board of directors has proposed paying out 2018’s entire net profit to its European farmer owners following the difficulties experienced by producers during this summer’s drought.
The motion has been facilitated by a strong showing in Arla’s half-year results, with Arla UK increasing net revenue by 2.3% in the first half of the year to £961m.
“We are proposing that extraordinary measures be taken in this situation, and the board is satisfied with the positive development of the company’s balance sheet, which makes this proposal possible,” said Arla Foods chairman Jan Toft Nørgaard.
A final decision on the proposals is expected in February 2019, and if approved would be paid out the following month in line with the regular supplementary payment in March.
Size of proposal
The size of the proposal is predicted to be worth 2-2.2p/litre (2.3-2.5EURc/kg milk) to each of Arla’s 12,000 European dairy farmers, provided full-year profits of €285-310m (£256-279m) are achieved this year.
Arla usually appropriates some of its end of year profits into a 13th extra payment to producers, with the rest of the profits reinvested into consolidation within the business.
However, this motion proposes deviating from the company’s usual proposal for one year in light of the difficult market conditions experienced by dairy farmers across Europe.
Arla half-year results key points compared with H1 2017
- Milk price down 3% to 35.8EURc/kg (31p/litre)
- Milk volume no change at 7bn kg (6.8bn litres)
- Profit share for farmer-owners up 1 percentage point to 2.2% of revenue
- UK revenue up 3.3% to £961m
- European revenue up 2% to €5.1bn (£4.6bn)
“Our balance sheet has improved significantly over the last few years, and the strength of our balance sheet makes room for this extraordinary initiative while still maintaining our investment plans for the continued future growth of the company,” said CEO of Arla Foods, Peder Tuborgh.
“If the board’s proposal is approved, our financial ratios are expected to remain within the target range, provided there is a firm commitment by the BoR to return to the agreed retainment policy after 2018,” he says. | <urn:uuid:55781b4a-5b47-462b-9145-84e1daa21975> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/arla-proposes-to-pay-all-2018-profits-directly-to-farmers | 2020-09-22T22:04:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400206763.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20200922192512-20200922222512-00198.warc.gz | en | 0.955311 | 532 |
Women's Summer Open Toe Sandals
Enjoy a cool summer!
Material: Synthetic leather
Heel height: middle heel (3-5 cm)
Toe shape: round head
Opportunity: free time
Color: black / blue / brown
Size: 36-41 yards
Please refer to the size chart to avoid unnecessary problems for you.
Please allow 1-3 cm difference due to manual measurement.
Due to monitor settings and monitor pixel definitions, there may be slight differences in the actual color of the product.
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Cliff Barrows was finally laid to rest on Tuesday in a memorial service held in Charlotte, N.C. that honored Billy Graham’s music director who, for decades, served God with faithfulness and exuberant joy.
Barrows was known for his love of music and singing songs to God. His grandson Cliff Thomas described him as someone who had the “spontaneous ability … to put a song or verse to anything.”
Barrows and long-time friend Graham traveled together doing crusades in different parts of the world. He would lead the people to sing songs of worship, preparing their hearts for the word that Graham would preach. He also served as the emcee in Graham’s crusades.
“It’s like opening the door to their heart,” he said in a 2010 interview with the Charlotte Observer. “They’ve come from a busy week or from burdens, grief and struggle. And if you can get them to focus on the message of the song and begin to sing, it’s the time in the service that everybody is doing the same thing. Bev (Shea) would sing. And by the time Bill gave the invitation, they were ready to make a commitment to Christ.”
Dr. David Bruce, Graham’s executive assistant, referred to Barrows as the “table setter” who possessed the ability “to prepare the people to hear the word of God.”
"He would set the table ... to the moment when George Beverly Shea would sing and Billy Graham would preach. You could not have had one without the other two.”
Barrows, Graham and Shea later became known as the “Graham trio.”
Barrows and Graham were close friends. They first met in 1945 while Barrows was on his honeymoon, and their ministry partnership began in 1947 at the first Billy Graham Crusade in Michigan.
He became a co-founder of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and was an integral part of the ministry. Graham was once quoted as saying Barrows’ “remarkable contribution” to his ministry “cannot be measured in human terms.”
They enjoyed a closeness like that of brothers. Graham’s nephew Mel Graham recalled how he didn’t realize that his “Uncle Cliff” wasn’t his real uncle until he was older.
Barrows was also famous for hosting the radio show ‘Hour of Decision,’ which ran for more than 60 years and was heard around the world.
A memorial website set up for Barrows gives stories upon stories of how he impacted the lives of people from different walks of life all over the world.
Stephen Jubb, a man from London shared the story of how God used Barrows in the 1960s to help him turn his life around for Christ.
“Spending my off-duty time drunk and gambling, my life was at bottom. One day I saw an ad about Billy Graham coming to London. Something told me I should go but didn’t have a ticket. I sat on the steps to the arena where Billy was preaching and Cliff Barrows came up to me and invited me inside. That was the day my life changed as I gave my life to my Lord,” Jubb wrote.
Barrows passed away from an illness on Nov. 15. He was 93 years old. His friends and family said he wanted a simple funeral. He did not want people to focus their attention on him.
However, he had one request, according to his friend Tom Bledsoe.
“He would say, 'I want a lot of music, and I want the people to sing,'” Bledsoe said. And so, at the request of Barrows, Bledsoe led the choir to sing the song that was perhaps most associated with his good friend: ‘Blessed Assurance.’
“This is my story, this is my song. Praising my savior all the day long,” the people sang at the memorial service in praise to Jesus. And even as he was laid to rest, Barrows gave the honor to God. | <urn:uuid:6074f26d-cf08-41ba-9336-0887a629cb66> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.gospelherald.com/articles/68232/20161124/cliff-barrows-billy-grahams-music-director-laid-to-rest-with-songs-of-praises-to-the-savior.htm | 2020-09-22T21:22:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400206763.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20200922192512-20200922222512-00198.warc.gz | en | 0.986931 | 888 |
Director of Corporate Finance
“Our financial success stems from our interdependence with blue chip customers”
Miguel is the Director of Corporate Finance. He manages and oversees the Group’s treasury, merger and acquisitions and all financing activities at a corporate level. Miguel is originally from Bogota, Colombia. He believes that cash is king and that there should not be strategic decisions, just profitable ones.
Miguel earned his undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering with a minor in Operations Research and Entrepreneurship from the University of Los Andes in Bogotá Colombia and his MBA from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business.
He joined Grupo Phoenix in 2013 after a career in investment banking, first in Bogota and then in New York. He specializes in structuring, negotiating and executing complex financing and investment strategies. He is also focused in managing the cash position of the company while optimizing its uses.
When he is not working Miguel is a devoted family member and who loves soccer, cycling, and watersports. | <urn:uuid:4cf6184c-86e2-4f59-9c80-deedbf65d88d> | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | https://www.grupophoenix.com/who-we-are/miguel-robledo/ | 2020-09-22T19:44:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400206763.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20200922192512-20200922222512-00198.warc.gz | en | 0.954094 | 215 |
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