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Advantus Corp. Acquires Bluelounge
Jacksonville, FL (February, 16 2018) – Advantus Corp., a privately-held manufacturer of consumer, commercial, and durable goods, announces it has acquired the assets of Bluelounge, a premier designer and manufacturer of cable management and related products.
Over the past decade, Bluelounge has earned an excellent reputation for innovation and design, including more than a dozen design awards, patents and distribution in over 46 countries. They are best known for cable management products, but have expanded their product line to include other solution-driven products with a strong emphasis on organization for smart phones, tablets and computers.
Advantus Corp. currently manufactures thousands of products in the office, home, craft and hobby, recreation and military channels. "Our goal is to continue to broaden our product portfolio to better serve our customers and support their growth," said Kevin Carpenter, President of Advantus Corp. "The Bluelounge acquisition will complement our family of organizational products with intelligent, problem-solving solutions for today's technology-driven world."
"Advantus provides an ideal home for the Bluelounge products", said Dominic Symons, Creative Director and Founder of Bluelounge. "Their position in Office Products and Home and Organizational Brands fit well with Bluelounge's creative organizational products for the office and home." President Colin Hurren adds, "There is tremendous synergy here and we look forward to introducing our worldwide distributors to Advantus and their products."
About Advantus Corp.
With product lines whose histories stretch all the way back to 1878, Advantus Corp. is a diverse consumer products company comprised of five operating divisions, each of which contain a family of related businesses and product lines. From its 600,000 square feet of owned, domestic manufacturing and warehousing capacity, and with over 100 manufacturing and distribution partners around the globe, Advantus manufactures and distributes its products to a diverse group of customers around the world.
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Proper now, it's in style and fun to have Thanksgiving wallpapers and screensavers in your laptop desktop. I've some superior and decorative pictures in this hub that you simply use as your Thanksgiving themed desktop wallpaper.
Pierpont's ( 30 W. Pershing, Kansas Metropolis, MO ) – Pierpont's is primarily a restaurant in Union Station. However, they have a superb bar that you'll be giddy about when you see it. You may get a number of Boulevard beers on faucet, but you are in all probability going to desire a cocktail just to see if you may make one of many bartenders climb the ladder to get your liquor. If you're on the lookout for a great steakhouse on the town, you can do a lot worse than Pierpont's, it's considered one of my favourite eating places on the town.
In the meantime, on the same journey, a good friend had booked a resort for her and 3 of her friends through Expedia but after they received to the hotel, the lodge had given their room away to a customer who paid them immediately. They tried finding another lodge, but the charges had been round $400/night. So 4 folks ended up sleeping on the ground in one other buddy's room.
TIP: I recommend paying the extra money and getting the Quick Que move for the Haunted Houses! This move permits you entrance of the road entry to all of BG's haunted houses. Howl-Scream is a huge attraction and the strains for the haunted homes are very very lengthy! You can be waiting all night for a solely two houses. See the reveals and ride the rides throughout within the morning and throughout the day and hit the houses with the Fast Que. It will mean you can hit every thing and not have to wait in absurd strains!
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Australia's resources and energy commodity export earnings are set to hit a record $206 billion in 2011 - 2012. This figure comes from the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics' (BREE) report - Resources and Energy Quarterly - December quarter 2011.
As BREE's Executive Director and Chief Economist Professor Quentin Grafton commented, "The 15 % increase in Australia's minerals and energy export earnings will be underpinned by strong growth in export volumes for iron ore and coal and high gold prices."
This expected 15 % increase comes down to increased earnings in the areas of iron ore, coal, oil, gas and gold minining.
The growth in earnings in 2011 - 2012 is expected to be underpinned by the following increases in export values for:
- Gold mining, which should increase to $19 billion (up 45 %)
- Thermal coal, which should increase to $19 billion (up 34 %)
- Iron ore, which should increase to $60 billion (up 11 %)
- Metallurgical coal, which should increase to $34 billion (up 13 %)
- Crude oil and condensate, which should increase to $14 billion (up 21 %)
- Liquefied natural gas, which should increase to $12 billion (up 15 %)
Over the past quarter, risks to the outlook for Australia's mining and energy exports have risen. This explains why the forecast value of exports was revised down by 4 %, when compared to the previous forecast in the Resources and Energy Quarterly - September quarter 2011.
Professor Grafton says, "Despite the uncertainty surrounding the outlook for some European economies, Australia's export volumes for most commodities have remained strong in the second half of 2011, while prices for many commodities have remained at historically high levels."


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One of the cool elements of the Business Explosion is the opportunity to sample food and beverage from local service providers… Let's get the Flavor Explosion ON!
In addition to inviting last year's food/beverage vendors back, we are looking for other up and coming or established caterers, wineries, restaurants, etc. If you know of a one that is interested in this great opportunity to build their business and awareness, increase their connections, please email the producer, Shonna Jordan at email@example.com. Or just fill out the form below!
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In this excerpt of The Macro Show earlier this morning, Hedgeye U.S. Macro analyst Christian Drake explains the Fed's quantitative easing program and the massive impact it has on U.S. Treasury debt payments.
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1What is OneMoney?
OneMoney is a financial service offered by NetOne Cellular to mobile phone users through the use of an electronic wallet (e-wallet) from which they can transfer money to other mobile phone users without visiting any bank. Services enjoyed by OneMoney customers include sending money, person to person money transfer, buying prepaid airtime for oneself and other NetOne subscribers, paying for groceries, payment of bills among other services.
2Can I transact on OneMoney without a bank account?
OneMoney allows you to conduct financial transactions without the need to have a bank account. However, having a bank account increases the options available to you to transact on OneMoney.
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No. Your OneMoney account does not require you to maintain any minimum balance. You can fund your account according to the transactions you want to perform.
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5If I already have a bank account, can I access it using OneMoney?
Yes, if your bank is linked to OneMoney, you can access your bank account through OneMoney and transfer money from your bank account to your OneMoney wallet. You can also transfer money from your OneMoney wallet to your bank.
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The PIN (Personal Identification Number) is the key to your OneMoney wallet and it will be necessary every time you want to perform a transaction on OneMoney. We recommend that you memorize it so that you keep it secret. Never share it with anyone. You should never give up your PIN to an agent, NetOne personnel or anyone else. Your PIN is yours and yours alone.
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No. Your OneMoney account is completely separate from your NetOne airtime. However, you can use your OneMoney value to buy NetOne prepaid airtime for your own or another NetOne subscriber's phone. NetOne subscribers do not need to be registered for OneMoney to receive airtime from you.
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1. Boys & girls of the Sambian tribe have to drink semen
The Sambian Tribe of New Guinea have a tradition of separating their boys from the girls at the age of 7 for 10 years. During this period, they undergo piercings, nose bleeds and have to drink the semen of the tribes mightiest warriors. Game over.
2. Girls of the Trobriander Tribe engage in sexual acts from age 6
The Trobriander Tribe from Papua, New Guinea embrace sexuality from an astonishingly young age. Boys start engaging in sexual activity from the age of 10-12, while the girls start from 6 years! Isn't that illegal?
3. In Mangaia, older women have sex with young boys
In Mangaia, an island in the South Pacific Ocean, boys around the age of 13 have sex with older women who teach them the intricacies of the act and how best to please their partners. One way ticket please!
4. The Kreung Tribe builds love huts where teenaged girls can have sex with different men till they find the one
With the Kreung Tribe in Cambodia, the elders build a love-hut for their teenage daughters. Different boys spend the night here day after day, until she finds a suitable partner, who is then with her for life.
5. In certain Nepali tribes, brothers share one woman
Some Nepali tribes in the Himalays practise polyandry. Basically, all the brothers share one woman, so that they don't have too many children for their limited farmland
On this mountain range, there is very little land, and thus, very little room for many families.As a result, resources are limited, and it makes more sense for a single woman to have multiple husbands, versus the other way around.
So how do these relationships work exactly?
One word: scheduling. Needs must be met, and every family carefully organizes how their time is spent, which husband tends to which job, and who's turn it is to lay with their wife. Sort of like a chore wheel, but with baser instincts lumped in as well.
6. The Wodaabe Tribe holds a wife-stealing festival every year
The Wodaabe ethnic group can be found in the northern parts of Nigeria, northeastern Cameroon, the western region of Central Africa Republic and southwestern Chad. It's a subgroup of the Fulani ethnic group.
In the Wodaabe, children are married in their infancy. However, at the yearly Gerewol Festival, Wodaabe men wear elaborate makeup and costumes and try to covertly steal another's wife. If they go undetected, their union becomes recognised.
In their customary festivity, members of the community go dancing at night. There is nothing strange with the dance, but one thing is for sure, the whole night is not all about dancing. In the stillness of the night, men are also allowed to steal women from their tribe. It doesn't matter if the woman is married or not, the man is allowed to keep her unless the woman refuses or her husband catches the man in the process of stealing the woman.
7. In Indonesia, you can have sex outside marriage during Pon celebration
During the celebration of Pon in Indonesia, participants have to spend the night and have intercourse with someone other than their wife or husband. It is said that their wishes of good luck will only come true if they have sex with the same person at all seven celebrations throughout the year.
8. Cutting Off Fingers
The death of a family member in the Dani tribe of Indonesia heralds a vast amount of emotional and, for women, physical pain. Aside from the inevitable emotional grief, women of the Dani tribe physically express that grief by cutting off (by compulsion) a segment of one of their fingers.
Before being amputated, the fingers are tied with a string for thirty minutes to numb them. Once amputated, the new fingertips are burned to create new scar tissue.
This custom, one of the world's most bizarre cultural practices, is performed as a means to satisfy ancestral ghosts, and is rarely, but still sporadically, practiced in the tribe.
9. Genital "Worship" in Hawaii
People in Hawaii worship genitals. The genitals were considered holy and were appreciated as being good. They were treated with respect and worship, and ostensibly. they were covered for protection, not shame. Also, it was believed that the genitals possessed mana (spiritual power), and this belief was expressed with clarity in the traditional woodcarvings of the powerful gods, whose genitals were shown to be prominent.
On the "Big Island" of Hawai'i, in addition, there is a cave with a rock vagina some 20 feet in length. All of these kinds of formations, possessed of great mana, were used to enhance fertility and sexual ability. As can be judged by contemporary offerings (ho 'okupu) seen at these formations, they still are visited reverently in Hawai'i.
Genitals were regarded so fondly on the islands that Hawaiians even took to naming their own, and publicly chanting them. Songs were sung, dances were performed in their honor, all to celebrate the spiritual power, also known as mana, Hawaiians believed resided within.
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The development of a Neighbourhood Plan as policy is a long process from inception to adoption. The process can be broken into 6 stages:
Stage 1: Defining the neighbourhood
Local people will decide how they want to work together. Considering and determining who leads, what's the boundary, etc.
Stage 2: Preparing the plan
A Neighbourhood Plan must be in conformity with existing planning policy, other than that local people decide what they want!
Stage 3: Independent check
Once a neighbourhood plan has been prepared, an independent examiner will check that it meets the right basic standards. If the plan doesn't meet the right standards, the examiner will recommend changes. The planning authority will then need to consider the examiner's views and decide whether to make those changes.
Stage 4: Community referendum
The local council will organise a referendum on any plan that meets the basic standards. If more than 50 per cent of people voting in the referendum support the plan, then the local planning authority must bring it into force.
Stage 5: Legal Force
Once a neighbourhood plan is in force, it carries real legal weight. All decision-makers will be obliged, by law, to take what it says into account when they consider proposals for development in the neighbourhood!
Stage 6: Implementation
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Michael Beasley dismisses 'narrative' surrounding Lakers roster
Michael Beasley isn't buying into the critics.
MORE: Kevin Love signs four-year extension with Cavaliers
During a Monday conference call with reporters, the Lakers forward defended his new team's roster overhaul and expressed his excitement about the prospect of being part of a winning organization.
"If everybody does their job right and stops judging some players — me, mainly — you'll figure out that guys like me and Nick Young and JR Smith and Lance Stephenson and guys like that actually know how to play basketball, actually know how to win basketball games and actually know how to get along with others. It's nothing to do with my maturity; it's the total opposite," Beasley said, via the Los Angeles Times .
"For that to be even be a narrative of personalities in this room is judgment enough for me. I just don't want to be a part of it."
Beasley, who chose the Lakers over the Thunder, agreed last week to a one-year deal worth $3.5 million. While LeBron James' mega-signing was a factor in his decision, Beasley thinks the four-time MVP will have a strong support system after the Lakers also added JaVale McGee, Rajon Rondo and Lance Stephenson.
"It's going to come together like a basketball team," Beasley said. "You've got 14 guys other than LeBron James that know how to play basketball. … We're gonna help LeBron just as much as LeBron helps us."
Beasley, 29, averaged 13.2 points and 5.6 rebounds with the Knicks last season. Despite his troubled past, the No. 2 overall pick of the 2008 draft hasn't had any issues off the court in recent years and is expected to be a key contribution in Los Angeles next season.


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Two new manufacturers joined bimstore in the month of June whilst three existing businesses had new components from their collections added to the UK's original BIM content library.
Stainless steel drainage systems specialists BLÜCHER celebrated their 50th anniversary by lauching BIM components of their EuroPipe range, a product set perfect for belowground use. Find out more on the Autodesk Revit objects here.
Also compatible with Autodesk's Revit platform are the new listings from CP Electronics. The firm are a world leader in the manufacture of energy saving controls. They have added nine families in total such as microwave presence detectors and lighting control modules.
Elsewhere on the site, furniture providers Flexiform and Moduflex have boosted their amount of content with new additions whilst S & P Coil Products have also increased their amount of objects.
Away from new content, bimstore also announced their status as Gold Sponsor to Revit Technology Conference's Building Content Summit in Washington, United States. More information on that can be found here.
For more information on the products mentioned in this article and to view the rest of bimstore's library, click here.
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The Bristol producer said he "wanted to push my processes further than I ever have done" for his first record on the label.
The Bristol producer, real name Omar McCutcheon, will share four new tracks on Rebuilt, which is out June 1st. On the significance of signing with XL, Batu said: "I wanted to try and challenge myself a bit for this EP. Every track represents a different phase of experimentation—and also different tempos. I wanted to push my processes further than I ever have done."
Just yesterday, XL announced it had signed Baba Stiltz and is releasing his new EP, Showtime. Stiltz and Batu join the label's bustling underground dance music roster, which includes Dark0, Overmono and Powell.
Batu has a number of dates lined up for the summer, including the RA stage at Field Day, a TIMEDANCE party in Bristol, Terraforma and a night in Berlin with Monolake and Lena Willikens.
Listen to "Flash React" from Rebuilt.
A1 Rebuilt
A2 Pillars
B1 Flash React
B2 Tuff Cookie
XL Recordings will release Rebuilt on June 1st, 2018.
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Here is a quick card. I used stampin up embossed framed tulips for the border. Cardstock is so saffron,whisper white. The scallop shapes and oval are nestabilities. The sentiment is from the hostess set Afterthoughts. Ink so saffron.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Butterfly Card
Hey everyone, I have another card for you. I did the back ground myself blending different colors together. Everything is Stampin Up except for the pink stones.
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Monday, June 20, 2011
Dad Life (Father's Day Opening 2010)
This is such a funny video thought I would post it.
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Thursday, June 16, 2011
Hello everyone,
I've made a couple of cards to share with you. They are both made from Stampin Up's Fabulous Florets stamp set. I did not put a sentiment in the inside since I'm not sure what I want to use them for yet. Hope you like them.
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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
New Toy!!
I'm so excited about my new toy. I got the Husqvarna Viking Designer Ruby Embroidery Machine. I have been sewing for years but this embroidery stuff is all new for me. Man there's so much to learn,but I'm really having fun. Here is a picture of it along with a couple of things I've made. The first one is just regular embroidery next to it is what they call velvet it's very cool. The last picture is candlewicking sorry it's a little blurry.
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A "groovy autumn find" from my site http://www.winewriting.com:
2005 Riesling Domaine Dopff (Dopff au Moulin, 12.5%) - lovely nose with floral white peach and developing linseed oil notes; delicate yet quite intense mouthfeel moving on to oilier texture and flavours, and finishing with subtle underlying mineral bite. Drink now although it's still fresh enough to keep for a couple of years or so. €6.50 87-89
Any other Alsace Riesling fans out there?
Alsace Riesling
- Reply by dmcker, Oct 10, 2009.
Definitely a fan of Alsatian riesling, though I teethed on those from the Rhein, and Mosel-Saar-Ruhr. Have enjoyed the Dopff before, as well as those from several other houses. I very much appreciate the seer acidity, and disciplined definition of the varietal in Alsace. I also enjoy the Gewurztraminer there, too.
Any wines you particilarly like from Languedoc-Roussillon?
Welcome to Snooth.
- Reply by penguinoid, Oct 10, 2009.
I've only tried Alsace Riesling only twice, but thoroughly enjoyed it. Both were at wine tastings.
I've tried (and thoroughly enjoyed) the 2007 Josmeyer Riesling
and the 2006 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Turckheim
In both cases, I'd like to get hold of another bottle some time so I can re-evaluate it!
- Reply by Richard M James, Oct 10, 2009.
"Any wines you particilarly like from Languedoc-Roussillon?"
Oh la la, as the French say (and they really do). Where to start? Here are a few highlights tasted recently anyway: Mas Mouriès "Les Myrthes" red (I was lucky enough to try a vertical of 2004 to 2000, all lovely), an extraordinary 1974 Terrassous "Rancio" Rivesaltes ambré Vin Doux Naturel, 2007 "Kerbuccio" red from Château Saint-Roch, just about everything from Coume del Mas (Collioure reds, white & rosé and Banyuls), Domaine La Sauvageonne's 2005 Puech de Glen, Château de Lancyre "Vieilles Vignes" red from the Pic Saint-Loup appellation, several 2008 Picpoul de Pinets - arguably the best whites from the Languedoc... I'd better stop there! Much much more L & R here: http://www.winewriting.com/WineWrit... (apologies for the shameless plug). RMJ
- Reply by dmcker, Oct 10, 2009.
What I've heard many times is more 'ooooh la la'... ;-)
I've always enjoyed the Collioure area. Any other recommendations for local vintners beyond the Coume del Mas?
I also enjoy the picpoul de pinets. Here's an earlier thread on food matching for the wine:
- Reply by Greg Roberts, Oct 12, 2009.
I went to an Alsace tasting here a few weeks ago that was put on by the trade group for Alsace wines and had the opportunity to taste a wide range of varietals and styles: Riesling, Gewurz, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, late harvest and grand crus... All the wines were paired with different foods underscoring the versatility of Alsace wines.
I tasted an excellent 100% Riesling crémant (most cremants d'Alsace are Pinot Blanc based) from Domaine André Dussourt. It's aged 15 months 'sur latte' and combined tart apple flavors with a slightly petrol finish.
- Reply by Gregory Dal Piaz, Oct 12, 2009.
I love Boxler as a producer but the Trimback Clos St. Hune Riesling is one of the world's finest. There are many spirited discussion about whether Cuvee Frederic Emile might even be better. It's ultimately a matter of taste.
Looking forward to learning more about both Alsace and the Languedoc.
- Reply by VegasOenophile, Oct 13, 2009.
Lucien Albrecht makes a great bargain Alsace riesling.
- Reply by dmcker, Oct 13, 2009.
I have a couple of German friends who would, by reflex, tend to disagree with you about the Clos Ste. Hune, Greg, but I also like it very much. They've certainly been making it in the same family on that same specific plot of land for long enough to know how to get it right.
The Trimbach gewurtztraminer isn't too shabby, either. :-) I was introduced to that varietal via Hugel, but now automatically reach for the Trimbach. So much dryer, more restrained (yet with complex depths) than California versions I've encountered. I especially like their reserve or reserve personnelle (Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre) bottlings, but also enjoy the Vendanges Tardives and Selection de Grains Nobles as a pleasant change of pace from riesling late harvest/botrytised bottles.
If anyone can recommend a gewurtztraminer from the New World that approaches what Trimbach is able to do with the grape, I'd be grateful to hear about it/them...
- Reply by cookypuss1, Oct 13, 2009.
Leon Beyer is my favorite Alsatian producer.
- Reply by WineDineTV, Oct 16, 2009.
Domaine Weinbach among many others producing excellent Rieslings around Colmar. We visited several tiny tasting rooms in Alsace with exceptional good wines and wish we could find their Rieslings here in the US.


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NC developer charged with fraud, conspiracy
A former North Carolina real estate developer is in custody for what prosecutors say was a scheme to rip off banks and investors for millions.
A 50-count indictment unsealed Friday in U.S. District Court in Raleigh accuses James Thomas Webb of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, wire fraud and making false statements. He was arrested Thursday in Miami, Fla.
Federal prosecutors say that between 2002 and 2006, the 51-year-old promised investors big returns through real estate companies he controlled that were supposed to buy and renovate properties. Prosecutors say Webb conspired with a lawyer and appraiser to falsify documents and divert investor money to fund a lifestyle that included building a mansion and driving a Bentley, leaving behind blighted neighborhoods of boarded-up homes.
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Bhutans Gross National Happiness ethos extends to cultural travelers wishing to expand horizons en route to precariously positioned dzongs (forts) and enclosed monastic courtyards. Spring and autumn are tsechu (festival) time, culminating in a kaleidoscope of costumes, masks and dramatic dancing. Local guides extol the virtues of simple pleasures but encourage awareness of etiquette related to monks, deities and home stays which will invariably unearth encounters around prayer wheels or charred cooking pots. Cultural treasures are everywhere you turn with the cities of Paro and Thimphu offering illumination in the midst of memorials and museums dedicated to folklore heritage, the Dragon King and the teachings of Padmasambhava and Tibetan Buddhism. Preserving cultural heritage is just as important to Bhutan as protecting the natural environment and although responsible tourists are more than welcome, the daily price tag and the lack of obvious overland access may well keep things under wraps for many more years to come.
Find out more in our Bhutan cultural vacations travel guide.
Find out more in our Bhutan cultural vacations travel guide.
Stay in a family home
Conversations spark much more gamely whilst chopping chillies, washing up or even taking a hot stone bath, and it's no coincidence that a homestay in Bhutan will also initiate a memory bank full of indelible images to treasure once you've returned home. Outside of Thimphu and Paro you'll discover a world revolving around agriculture, livestock, prayer, singing and dancing, with villages spread across valleys, such as Chokor-Toe, Gangtey and Punakha, offering responsible travelers real insight into the day-to-day routines of local Bhutanese living off the land.
Attend a festival
Visiting Bhutan in the spring or autumn invites an opportunity to experience the wonderful whirl of colour, customs and spiritual symbolism associated with Buddhist tshechus (festivals) where carefully choreographed masked costume Cham dances promise blessings for participants and audiences alike. The Domkhar tshechu in the spring and Jambay Lakhang tshechu in the autumn are just a couple of lesser attended festivals to keep an eye out for; expect gatherings in Paro and Thimphu verging on Glastonbury size although, thankfully, without the threat of Coldplay. Check out our article on Bhutanese festivals for more details.
Museums, monks & monasteries
Discovering the culture of Bhutan will no doubt feature visits to any number of the country's dzongs, temples and monasteries where burgundy and gold robed monks meditate, pray and carry out daily chores unimpeded by the influence of the outside world, bar the odd mobile phone call. Treks to Taktsang Monastery, just outside Paro, and Tango Monastery, just north of Thimphu, provide a chance to understand the customs and rituals associated with Bhutanese Buddhism and combine really well with visits to handicraft, textile and folk heritage museums located in the city. Visiting a monastery, museum or finding out more about the life of monks in Bhutan is always best appreciated with a local guide who will be more than happy to explain etiquette and cultural customs as well as giving you a greater depth of knowledge when it comes to Buddhism and the history of Bhutan.
History & Happiness
Ever since Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the third King of Bhutan, implemented the philosophy that his subjects Gross National Happiness was more important than gross national finances, sustaining cultural values and conserving the natural environment have been cornerstones of Bhutanese society. Of course, not every person you meet in Bhutan is going to be beaming from ear to ear but at least the country is going in the right direction with a more harmonious and sustainable outlook than in most other countries. Learning about the cultural history of Bhutan can be as simple as chatting to your guide or visiting the national museum in Paro and if you're looking for happiness then explore with a smile and see where it leads.
Hiking in the himalayas
Flowering forests of rhododendrons burst from Himalayan foothills like explosions of powder paint juxtaposed against sweeping alpine meadows and water colour blue skies. Hiking trips in Bhutan can lead you past waterfalls, lakes and curious herds of yaks before you bed down for the night in locations such as Thangthangka, Jangothang, Lingshi or Barshong Gewog – all above 3,250m. Bumthang Valley is another spectacular setting for hiking in Bhutan with gentle gradients allowing for relaxed point-to-point high altitude trekking ascending to Tamshing Monastery, Ngang Lhakhang temple and Takung village, just beyond the Phephe La Pass.
Best time to go on a cultural vacation in Bhutan
Festivals & floral scenes
Avoiding the Jun-Aug monsoon is a good idea as not only will you experience slippery conditions, but cultural events are all but wiped out. Spring is the best time to go to Bhutan with tshechus in Gasa, Zhemgang, Punakha, Trashigang and Paro occurring during March. Thimphu's festival to celebrate flowering rhododendrons is popular in April, with the May humidity leading to fewer visitors and better prices on accommodation. Autumn sees low rainfall and blue skies, perfect for hiking to Paro Taktsang and supping mugs of hot tea. Sep is a busy time for monks and dancers preparing for peak festival season in Oct-Nov, with Thimphu and Gangtey very popular tshechus alongside the black neck crane festival in Wangdue Phodrang in Nov.
Looking for more info related to festivals in Bhutan? Read this: Five of the Best Bhutan Festivals
Looking for more info related to festivals in Bhutan? Read this: Five of the Best Bhutan Festivals
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Originally from Zimbabwe, her family migrated to New Zealand when she was young. In her later years, she started as a producer and songwriter for her church whilst studying a Batchelor of Music at the NZSM. She graduated in 2015, and the following year she started studying at her church's ministry school. At the end of 2016 she felt God call her to the music industry. She then wrote, produced and mixed (in her bedroom) her debut album GENESIS, which came out early 2017. This album earned a #1 R&B chart placing in New Zealand and received critical acclaim plus other award nominations, reaching all four corners of the world. She then embarked on her first tours, in the UK and the US end of 2017. She kicked off 2018 by releasing singles; "Don't Look Down", "Silhouettes", "Do You", and "Tomorrow Will Come." Then she was a feature on the highly anticipated 116 anthem – "Light Work" which featured hip hop heavyweights – Lecrae, Andy Mineo and Tedashii to name a few. She finished of 2018 by releasing her sophomore album "Not For Sale", which featured the single with the same name "Not For Sale" and it was #1 on the NZ R&B Charts.
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Currently her own music has over 30 million streams across all music platforms. Something she views as a miracle in motion and is humbled to see God open incredible doors and bless what He called her to. She is passionate about sharing her story and inspiring others to step into what God has for them. Whether that's through music, performing or speaking — she wants to reach those who don't know God and to empower those who do know God.
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Dear Readers and Friends:
It is amazing how quickly and in so many ways change occurs. But we get comfortable.
We get comfortable with what is familiar. We fall into habits and habitual behavior. That being said, most of us have become accustomed to a certain level of technology and connectedness through virtual worlds, in line txting, SMS messages, etc. What is the earliest tools humans used? Their hands, just their hands. There was a time not so long ago when technology was simple and required no additional energy, power, or connectors. Oh, how far we have come. or have we?
What is technology? Very simply it is the application of this knowledge for practical ends. The first tools or technology were simple. After the use of just our hands, we bagan to fashion technology.
Some of the earliest:
* bones,
* stones,
* clay, and
* other natural items. We made huge advancements with these simple tools.
Now our technology includes:
* D Wave computers;
* CERN's purpose-built particle accelerators;
* the Large Binocular Telescope Near-infrared Utility with Camera and Integral Field Unit for Extragalactic Research telescople;
* IBM's artificial intellegence programs;
* the International Human Genome Sequencing Consortium published the first draft of the human genome in the journal Nature in February 2001 with the sequence of the entire genome's three (3) billion base pairs some 90% complete; and
* roughly 65% of Earth's population utilizes a smart-phone.
Theories suggest that the best and most evolved technologies have been held tightly and secretly from the general pubic and our understanding until those technologies became economically useful. So it follows that the wealthy were privileged to own the most advanced of our developments.
The world is supplied with access to techs that are meant not to last, so that we are fed a steady stream of new advancements, one after the other. Most importantly it keeps us spending our resources, our trade — for our time and our money. This is the engine of our economy.
What changed? With the stock market crashes, the Great Depression and the Great Recession came many opportunities for advancement via innovation and a drive to survive and eventually thrive. The sheer volume of technologies that have become household names and the norm are staggering! Perhaps that is why literature including movies are created to warn us against our dependence upon technology. The sky is the limit, or maybe not even there.
We hold within ourselves enough knowledge and tools to make anything we desire happen. After all, it is these technologies that make our lives as we know them possible. As a two-time graduate of online learning, I am here to testify to you that the choice really is yours, but that you should choose your tools wisely. Do not be afraid to submit your two (2) cents worth regarding the tools and technologies of our community.
Thank you for allowing me to be your eyes, ears, and voice. Ms. Annie Sells looks forward to sharing your future with you, each and everyone, big and small, wealthy and poor. If you haven't been, then I welcome you to this new land flowing with technology, like a land flowing with milk and honey.
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Written By: Christy Neilson
Summer is upon us and that also means the potential for strong storms that can cause damage to your home. One element in particular that can cause destruction is hail, but how do you know when you have enough damage to warrant a claim?
Identifying true hail damage can be tricky to the naked eye if you are not an expert, especially the kind insurance will be willing to pay for to have siding and roofs replaced. Although hailstorms can be destructive, the amount of damage can vary greatly. Your next door neighbor could have hail damage, but that does not necessarily mean your home does as well. So what should you do? What steps do you take to know for sure?
If you suspect you have hail damage, the first step would be to call your insurance agent for a referral or contact a reputable locally established company, such as J. Benson Construction, to come out and inspect your roof and siding at no charge. Should a company come knocking on your door, be very cautious. There are many storm chasers that canvass recently hit areas and as soon as the work is done they are on to the next. An established local company is always a better option because they've built up their reputation doing quality work in the community, and they are there to answer questions should they arise down the road long after the work has been completed.
The next step would be determining the weather or not there is damage. We hear the question often, "how can my neighbor have damage, and my house does not?" Some factors that affect the type and degree of damage from a hailstorm include wind speeds, building materials used, age of the roof, size and density of the hailstones and both physical and natural barriers. The simple positioning of a large tree, for example, can reduce the ability for hail to cause damage. Shingles can react differently when struck. Damage to asphalt shingles can look very different opposed to wood shingles. On an asphalt roof, hail damage looks like a dark spot, or bruise, where the roof's granules have been knocked away. Wood shingles can have no discernible pattern.
Roofs are not the only structures affected by a hail storm; siding, windows and exterior structures need to be evaluated as well. The most common signs you will see with siding damage are cracking, chipping and holes. Hail effects on windows are more obvious and can include breaks or damage to the seals. Exterior appliances such as air conditioners can have dents or take in excessive amounts of water.
As you can see, there are so many variables when trying to determine if you have hail damage that it is best to have a trained professional and licensed contractor, such as J. Benson Construction, who knows what to look for come out to view your property and give a free analysis and estimate. Time is money, they say, and there is a limited amount of time in which to submit the claim.
10/8/2018 05:15:28 pm
It is interesting how true hail damage can be tricky to see for an untrained eye. I was surprised to know that sometimes hail can completely ruin your neighbor's house, but not your own! If I suspected hail damage on my home, I would reach out to a public adjuster because these insurance companies work with natural damage all the time.
7/31/2019 11:29:50 am
I found it interesting when you said that roofs are not the only structures affected by a hail storm; siding, windows and exterior structures need to be evaluated as well. One of my friends lives in an area where storms can get very dangerous. I will let him know to save a few contacts for storm damage services just in case.
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text: Home > Business PSE index may hit 7,100 this year ABS-CBN News Posted at Jan 21 2013 02:37 PM | Updated as of Jan 22 2013 03:00 AM Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) may reach a high of 7,100 this year. PJ Garcia, senior vice president of BPI Asset Management, believes the local stock market has yet to reach its peak because foreign investors continue to look at emerging markets like the Philippines. "I think it will be another good year for the stock market but of course, the market doesn't go up in a straight line. There will be some pullbacks here and there... Last year, we had 38 new highs. This year it will be hard to replicate that but for sure given the strong interest in the Philippines we may continue to end the year on a new high," Garcia told ANC. While the PSEi has already notched several all-time highs in the first three weeks of January, Garcia believes the market has legs. "I don't think this is the peak. We see investors again look at emerging markets, Asia, Southeast Asia... ASEAN economies have been the best performing economies and markets in the last 5 years," he said. "The bad news is that the Philippines is expensive relative to other emerging markets and it will continue to become expensive this year." Garcia said the continued strength of the Philippine economy, coupled with election spending and a possible investment rating upgrade will likely push the market higher. "This year we have our base of 6,500 but that doesn't take into account a credit rating upgrade or GDP growth of 6.5-7% or earnings growth of 17-18%. Right now earnings growth is at 10% and consensus GDP growth is around 5.5%, so once we see GDP growth go higher and earnings growth also kick in at more 15% , we can see (the market) possibly at 7,100," he said. On Monday morning, the PSEi inched closer to the 6,200 level. The main index stood at 6,176.41, up 0.61% as of 12 noon. The new intraday high stood at 6,193.25, just a few points shy of the 6,200 level. - With ANC Share Facebook Share on Twitter LinkedIn Business,Top Stories,PJ Garcia,MSN,Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi),BPI Asset Management Read More: PJ Garcia Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) BPI Asset Management


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President Twitter Fingas is up to his old tricks again. As the Russia investigation moves closer to findings of possible obstruction of justice, Donald Trump took out his virtual bullhorn to shout more nonsense. This time, President Vladimir TrumPutin claims that accusations his campaign colluded with Russia last year are "phony" and called the investigation itself a "witch hunt."
Please note the time stamp on Trump's first tweet, which was just before 7 a.m. What was he doing up so early, and more importantly, what was he doing up so early on Twitter? Where was Papa Bannon when all this early-morning tweeting was going on? I have questions, and I need answers.
An hour later, presumably after Reince Priebus came in and sprayed on the president's tan and told him how wonderful he looked, the president fired off another tweet:
Why is "witch hunt" capitalized, and who are these "very bad" and "conflicted" people? Do you mean the special counsel overseeing the investigation into Russia's role in our election that the attorney general, Jeff "Big Keebler" Sessions, doesn't care about?
The Washington Post reports that special counsel Robert S. Mueller III is investigating Trump's conduct with regard to Russian meddling during the presidential campaign and will find out, assuming he isn't fired, whether Trump's behavior reached obstruction levels.
The Post also notes that TrumPutin's personal lawyers and aides, who have become the mouthpieces for all Russia-investigation inquiries, have urged President Twitter Fingas to stop his keyboard thugging.
"The FBI leak of information regarding the president is outrageous, inexcusable and illegal," Mark Corallo, a spokesman for Marc Kasowitz, Trump's personal lawyer, told the Post.
But Corallo did not refute the notion that Trump was being investigated.
Read more at the Washington Post.


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Seattle Animal Welfare Advocate Returns to India
For Seventh Time for Animal Welfare Work
Written by: Eileen Weintraub
This fall I was blessed with many opportunities to help animals during my trip to Nepal and India, as founder and director of Seattle-based Help Animals India.
The December trip to South Asia was my seventh since I began helping India's animals.
Help Animals India's mission is to help save animals and support the people who do so. We have close relationships with the most promising animal welfare organizations, all of which are underfunded. We build capacity through education, consultation, networking, and financial support.
A highlight of the trip was the 10th Asia for Animals conference in Kathmandu, which attracted animal advocates from around the world.
Asia for Animals invited several of our partner group representatives to attend and speak, providing an opportunity to learn the latest work in Asia animal welfare and to plan for future projects.
The conference attracted many government officials, and led to progress for Asian animals on many fronts
During the trip I also traveled to India to visit groups we raise funds for. Between Nepal and India I visited six shelters, to better understand their support needs. These shelters house animals who have nowhere else to go, including bears, monkeys, dogs, cats, cows, buffaloes, camels, horses and more! All the rescued beings were wonderful to meet.
So many animals, particularly disabled animals, need more love and support. My heart broke to see their plight, but the shelters we support provide a ray of hope, as the animals receive lifetime care.
The new millennium has already made great progress against discrimination based on race, sexual orientation and gender, while opposing sexual harassment. But how about the other species on our planet, animals, who suffer in countless ways due to the actions of humans!
Buddhist author Norm Phelps has called animal rights "the longest struggle." Slowly but surely we're making gains for them.
The Asia for Animals conference, entitled "Changing Human Behavior," was held in the Kathmandu, Nepal's fascinating capital.
You simply cannot separate Nepal from Buddhist dharma, and at the conference in Kathmandu we were honored to have several Buddhist speakers: Chu Tseng-Hung, a monk from Taiwan; Khenpo Chonyi Rangdrol, abbot of Trangu Monastery in Nepal; and the world-famous Matthieu Ricard, all spoke about the rights of animals.
Ricard is a writer, monk, philosopher and humanitarian, who has been called "the happiest man on earth."
He was given that title as he participated in a scientific experiment that measured his brainwaves. Ricard says if you want to be happy you should strive to be benevolent, which will not only make you feel better but also make others like you more.
For Ricard benevolence also very naturally extends to the most oppressed among us — the animals. His recent book is "A Plea for the Animals" and I filmed his conference talk, which you can see here.
After the conference I toured holy areas of Nepal I had heard about for decades, including the Boudha Stupa, Swamabunath Stupa, and Pharping. In Pharping I had the extreme good fortune to visit Guru Rinpoche's cave, the Self-Arising Tara Shrine, and vegetarian Chatrul Rinpoche's shrine.
Next we had an extraordinary opportunity for Help Animals India and our partner group, Just Be Friendly (JBF), to discuss animal protection in-person. In particular we focused on reducing the Northeast India dog meat trade.
As this horrendous activity increases, our work is of utmost importance. (Sadly, after the conference, JBF faced yet another rescue of 42 dogs from the meat trade in Assam, India. We are helping by building new kennels to house the traumatized dogs, and to fund medical care and their re-homing.)
In Bangalore I was lucky to spend time one-on-one with one of the sweetest rescued elephants, 55-year-old Aneesha, a victim of the logging and temple industries. Her legs are permanently damaged due to years of hard labor.
Thanks to our donor support, Aneehsa is now living a happy life in sanctuary. You can read more about Aneesha and captive elephants in India here.
Here are some of the organizations we support:
People for Animals Chennai continues to do outstanding work to rescue cows and buffalos from slaughter, and cats from the horrific cat meat trade. They also provide a life-long home to injured street dogs, abandoned working equines, goats rescued from slaughter, and any other needy animal who crosses their path.
Thanks to donations we've been able to provide PFA Chennai with a new, much-needed animal ambulance to rescued animals from the street, as well as food for the shelter animals. Dr. Shiranee Pereira, the director, has also been instrumental against animal testing throughout India.
This sweet video is a rare opportunity to see Dr. Shiranee at her work in the Red Hills, shelter, which is free of chains or cages.
Karuna Society For Animals and Nature is inspiring us all by building a new 18-acre wildlife rescue center. Think of the impact it will make for generations, as there is no other protection for these wild or domestic animals in this part of South India. And furthermore, Karuna grows organic produce to sell to local people and provide an income for the shelters.
Ms. Clementien Pauws gave up a more comfortable retirement in her native Holland to come to India build a future for the animals and the people who love them.
Compassion Unlimited Plus Action, or CUPA, supports seven centers throughout Bangalore. Animals are brought in daily to the centers, including former working horses with shocking injuries suffered after abandoned to the street. The CUPA animal shelters were started by a group of dedicated woman and we are honored to be able to help them in their lifesaving activities!
Varanasi for Animals provides support for street animals in one of the oldest cities of the world, Varanasi, also called Benares. Help Animals India has started the VFA clinic against all odds and worked diligently to help improve it by adding more kennels, staff training, and birth control for more street animal to stop suffering at the root.
Sarnath Animal Welfare protects animals in Sarnath, the place where the Buddha first turned the wheel of Dharma, and which is now a Buddhist pilgrimage center.
Despite the focus on Buddhist compassion there, no help was available for suffering street animals, specifically dogs until Help Animals India became involved. The Sarnath project has reduced the dog population, and also encouraged people to be kinder to animals. We just sponsored our fifth annual animal birth control and educational camp.
Here senior veterinarian Akshay Prakash describes the Sarnath project, during the Asia for Animals conference.
With gratitude on behalf of India and Nepal's animals and the people who love them – thank you for your interest in helping animals whether near or far!
To learn more about the work Help Animals India is doing, please visit:
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"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my saviour. From this day forward all generations will call me blessed, for the Almighty has done great things for me."
Even before the birth of her child, Mary had rejoiced in the salvation that Jesus would bring to a sinful world. At the Annunciation she had experienced, deep within herself, the palpable meaning of this salvation. It was no shadowy salvation, but a salvation embracing the fullness of her humanity, making her, quite literally, God's dwelling place.
This is what we celebrate in Mary's Assumption: that Christ, who did not forsake his humanity in death, but was raised up, likewise raised up his mother in the fullness of that same glorified humanity.
The prayers and liturgy for the Assumption emphasise Mary as the promise of such salvation for all who believe in her Son. St Paul, writing to the Corinthians, was a resolute defender of such a resurrection. He was writing to those who would reduce salvation to a pale survival of death, a survival in which our bodily humanity would be shuffled off. Thus he insisted that Christ, far from shedding his humanity in death, was raised up in its full glory.
Paul went on to proclaim Christ as the first fruits of the resurrection, insisting that all, in their proper order, would come to share in the fullness of his resurrection.
The assumption of Mary into heaven marked the fulfilment of this promise. We whose identities are so deeply rooted in our humanity are heirs to the same promise. Death, which seems to mock every hope, will be destroyed as a sinful creation is raised up in Christ. In celebrating what Mary became in the resurrection of her Son, we celebrate our own faith in what we shall become.
The vision of Revelation, a woman giving birth threatened by death, is full of meaning. For each of us there will be times when darkness threatens the light, when we seem more dead than alive. Christ's Resurrection, and Mary's Assumption, summon our faith to the triumphant conclusion of that vision. "Victory and power and empire for ever have been won by our God, and all authority for his Christ."
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OKLAHOMA CITY – If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween without the kids, a local museum is offering a series of events that will celebrate the living dead and art.
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is hosting "Fright at the Museum" on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Guests will be treated to live music by MoeTowne Alex & The Night View Band, a fortune-teller and a costume contest.
Visitors are encouraged to dress up and compete in the contest for valuable prizes.
Judges will award extra points to visitors dressed in art related costumes.
Organizers say first place will receive a museum family membership, $100 Museum Cafe gift card and four movie tickets.
Second place will get a membership to the museum, a $50 Museum Cafe gift card and two movie tickets.
Third place will win admission for four people to the museum, four movie tickets and a $25 Museum Cafe gift card.
After the costume contest, visitors can take the "Torture Tour" through the Of Heaven and Earth exhibit.
Those dressed as a zombie or in another Halloween costume will be able to enjoy the showing of "Night of the Living Dead" and "Birth of the Living Dead" for free, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Admission to the "Fright at the Museum" is free for museum members and $5 for non-members.


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FREDERICTON - A small Occupy protest camp in Fredericton was dismantled without incident Tuesday in what was one of the last such demonstrations in the country.
A city work crew quickly took down the encampment housing three protesters beginning around 5 a.m., Mayor Brad Woodside said.
Workers took down a wood frame tent in a small square near city hall, Woodside said. One city police officer was on hand to observe.
Woodside had set a deadline of Jan. 1 for the protesters to leave the square and he said he warned them again during a final meeting on New Year's Eve that action would be taken.
"I said if there's no movement on your side ... and you insist on residing, that's unacceptable," Woodside said in an interview.
"I've tried to bring this to an amicable conclusion."
The camp had been in place since Oct. 15.
Woodside said he met with the protesters about 10 times during the 2 1/2 months their encampment was up.
One of the protesters said the group will meet with a lawyer to consider their next move and raised the possibility of a legal challenge.
Arthur Taylor said the group offered to dismantle the camp if the city issued an eviction notice.
"That was refused," he said, adding that the mayor issued a notice saying they would be fined if they didn't leave.
Taylor said the people in the camp on Tuesday included one other protester from Fredericton and visitors from the movement in Halifax and Moncton.
Most Occupy protests across Canada have been dismantled in recent weeks.
In Halifax, Occupy protesters filed complaints against police, alleging officers used excessive force during their Remembrance Day eviction from a downtown park.
The Manitoba government evicted protesters from the Occupy Winnipeg camp just a few days before Christmas, saying it was doing so because of safety concerns.


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HEBRON – Union Township Trustees unanimously approved resident Martin Demczyk's request to rezone four acres from agriculture to R1 (low density residential). Demczyk plans to purchase land adjoining his property and convert a barn located on his property into a house. His land adjoins his father's land on Blacks Road and Demczyk said he and his family intend to live in the remodeled barn near his father.
The Licking County Planning Commission and Union Township Zoning Commission had both recommended approving the request. Demczyk said the look and feel of the property would be maintained. The only major change will be to the barn.
Tuesday, Trustee President John Slater explained Demczyk needed to purchase additional property from his neighbors, the Hodgens, in order to meet the minimum acreage requirements to accommodate the zoning change and lot splits.
In other township news:
• Hebron Village Council member Scott Walters attended Monday night's trustees meeting to ask Slater when council members can meet with the trustees to discuss the 2010 fire contract with the Hebron Fire Department. After nearly a year's worth of negations this year deciding how to split EMS billing revenue between Hebron and Union Township, trustees and Hebron officials haven't even discussed a service contract for 2010 or how EMS billing revenue will be distributed next year.
"We're anxious to keep moving forward," said Slater to Walters. Slater said the trustees would probably meet with the village in some capacity in January to begin discussions.
• Trustee Jack Justice warned residents the township would likely be forced to use grit on snowy roads instead of salt at some point during the winter because salt supplies are low. "It's either that or nothing," he said. Justice explained that salt supplies are generally low throughout the state and the problem is not specific to Union Township.
Trustee Jesse Ours said the township received several positive comments about the township's road clearing ability this season, even though one of the township's salt trucks was temporarily out of service.
• Slater said he attended the annual meeting of the South Licking Watershed Conservancy District on Dec. 8. The district's annual report submitted to the three-judge Conservancy Court raises questions about the financial feasibility of the district's proposed flood control project . The cost of that projec,t which envisioned a 1,000 acre dry dam temporary impoundment for flood water west of Ohio 37 and north of I-70 and a bypass channel, increased from $21 million to $28 million in one year. The conservancy is open to new alternatives. "The flood control project had a major setback," he said. Floodwaters have repeatedly shut down I-70 near the Ohio 79 interchange, routing interstate traffic through Hebron and the Village of Buckeye Lake.
Slater explained that soil samples along the bypass channel route showed sandy soil seven to 10 feet below the surface. That soil may not be solid enough to support the channel walls. It's not impossible, said Slater, but conservancy members are wondering if it's worth the expense. "They're looking for ideas," he said. Slater said conservancy members might consider implementing a series of smaller and less expensive steps to help alleviate as much of the flooding as possible.


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Recently, my beautiful cousin wrote a blog on mindfulness. (It's well worth a read and the link is at the bottom of this post. I've also included the link to a mindfulness meditation video which helped me heaps.) And I mention it because even more recently I discovered just how practicing mindfulness can help. In the spirit of being honest, when I first read my cousin's post I underestimated mindfulness. I didn't think it was for me. I thought meditation was a thing I'd struggle with in many ways. Then, one down day last week left me feeling particularly shaken.
I truly believed that I'd hit the bottom. Considering how well things were going, I can't quite believe how pessimistic I felt. I was tired of being anxious and I wanted to give up and I felt hopeless and I was convinced that every day of the rest of my life, I'd be miserable. I've felt all of this before, but this time the thoughts were scarier, more consuming. Perhaps all of the anxiety I'd been feeling over the last couple of weeks had been smothered in a way, by all the good stuff I was feeling. Then it burst out. I was exasperated by the fact I still felt anxious when the past couple of weeks had been so truly amazing.
In the end I rang The Samaritans and they stayed on the phone until I was out the other side. I didn't call them because I believed I might kill myself. I called them because I didn't know how to explain how I was feeling rationally and I didn't want to panic family and friends BUT I felt like if I didn't get it out, talk about it, I would be giving the feelings more power over me. The Samaritans were amazing and if you ever need them, you can call them 24 hours a day on 116 123.
24 hours was all it took before I was practicing mindfulness on my bedroom floor for the first time and feeling like I could go on. I hadn't truly felt like I was in control again since the phone call. I had pretty much decided that I was going to carry on feeling that way and I'd just call The Samaritans every time I felt like that for the rest of my life. Laying flat on my back, on the floor, listening to a mindfulness video, I discovered the power of being in the moment and coming to the realisation that we have power over our minds, not the other way 'round. It honestly took ten minutes of being mindful for me to believe in myself again. Since, I feel stronger than ever. I highly recommend it. I only wish I'd believed enough to try it sooner.
What's also amazing is that once I'd been mindful I finally felt I could tell people around me how I'd felt. I told Dave, I told my brother, I took control back and I moved onwards and upwards.
Right now, I'm sat on an actual sofa (because we have one actual sofa now) and I'm looking at our beautiful living room (that now has house plants in it, including a wonderful cactus called Patrick) and I'm smiling hugely even though it's all grey and gloomy outside. These last two weeks have been far from miserable. Believe it or not despite my emotional all over the place-ness, they've been great.
I've applied for lots of jobs and despite having heard nothing yet, am still feeling determined.
I've started writing my first ever song and I've been keeping up the piano practice.
I finished Jane Austen's Persuasion and I thoroughly enjoyed it… It made my heart sing.
I bought a foot stool and can now reach the top of my new wardrobe.
I'm getting to know the new area. I've been 'round to the local shops and been into town a few times now and it feels more like home every day.
We've had more wonderful friends over to visit. Two brought flowers with them. One brought Christmas crackers along because why not? One brought yorkshire puddings and helped us to make our first flat Roast which came out really well! I feel more blessed every day to have the friends I do.
Dave and I have been out for dinner and been to the cinema, been record shopping together and we've started working through the list of films we've been meaning to watch for ages and without setting off anyone's cheese allergies I have to honestly say how lovely it is to be in the same place and actually be able to spend time together and do actual couple things. So yeah, he hasn't driven me crazy yet, but watch this space I guess.
One film we watched was 'Hidden Figures', which I have to give a special mention to before I go. It is simply phenomenal. I cannot believe that I did not already know the stories of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson and I'm so glad I do now. The film is eye-opening, uplifting and inspirational. Watch it whenever you get the chance.


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|Aaron Lopresti
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|Aaron Allen Lopresti
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Aaron Lopresti (born January 7, 1964) is an American comic book artist who has worked for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, CrossGen Comics and Image Comics.
Early life
Aaron Lopresti was born January 7, 1964[1][2] in Portland, Oregon. After studying business for a year at Oregon State University, Lopresti left to pursue his passion for film. After two years of community college, went to study at USC School of Cinematic Arts in Los Angeles.[3]
Lopresti's first published work of note was the Malibu Comics title Sludge, in 1993. He has since gone on to illustrate such titles as Marvel's X-Men, Captain Marvel, Planet Hulk and Ms. Marvel and was the artist for DC's Wonder Woman for issues #20-23, 26-30, 32-40, switching shifts with artist Bernard Chang. He drew covers for both Adventure Comics and Superman: Last Stand of New Krypton, as well as interior art for Justice League: Generation Lost. Lopresti was amongst the new creative talent running DC Comics' The New 52 relaunch in 2011, becoming the penciller of the new Justice League International series, working with writer Dan Jurgens.[4] In June 2012 it was announced that Lopresti and writer Christy Marx will be producing a revival of Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld in the Sword of Sorcery title.[5]
Since that time, Lopresti has written and illustrated the serialized Garbage Man series for DC Comics which appeared in the anthology mini-series' Weird Worlds and My Greatest Adventure and dealt with the adventures of a young corporate lawyer turned toxic muck monster who, according to Lopresti, was created because "the DCU needed a monster/hero character to replace Swamp Thing which at the time was being held captive by Vertigo".[6] That project was followed by work on Detective Comics and Legends of the Dark Knight. In 2015-2016, Lopresti wrote and illustrated his first creator-owned project, Power Cubed, published by Dark Horse Comics and wrote and illustrated the revamped Metamorpho series for DC Comics.
Comics artists that Lopresti has named as influences include Berni Wrightson, Neal Adams, Michael Golden, Jim Steranko, Brian Bolland. Illustrators who have influenced him include Frank Frazetta, James Bama, William Stout, JC Leyendecker, Brian Froud, Robert McGinnis and Chuck Jones.[3]
Other contemporary artists Lopresti has named as his favorites include Adam Hughes, Travis Charest, Mark Schultz, Mike Ploog, Peter de Sève, Walt Simonson, Alan Davis, Barry Windsor-Smith, Chris Ayers, Claire Wendling, Dave Johnson, Rudy Nebres and Alex Nino.[3]
Personal life
Lopresti and his wife Shelley have two children, Josh and Samantha.[3]
- Harley Quinn: Rebirth #1 (variant cover artist)
- Dark Knight III: The Master Race #1 variant cover artist (exclusive to www.vaultcollectibles.com, 2015)
- DC Universe #0, one-shot (among other artists, with writers Grant Morrison and Geoff Johns, 2008)
- Death of Hawkman miniseries: #1-6 (2016-2017)
- Elseworlds 80-Page Giant #1 one-shot (1999)
- Guy Gardner: Warrior #40 (with writer Beau Smith, 1995)
- Justice League: Generation Lost #1, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17 (with writer Judd Winick, 2010)
- Justice League International #1-12 (with writer Dan Jurgens, 2011-2012)
- Legion of Superheroes vol. 4 #41 (with writer Jim Shooter, 2008)
- My Greatest Adventure miniseries (Garbage Man #1-6) (2011-2012)
- National Comics #1 (Flash and Mr. Terrific) (1999)
- Robin Vol. 4 #23-24 (with writer Chuck Dixon, 1995)
- Superboy vol. 4 #66-67 (with writer Karl Kesel, 1999)
- Superboy and the Ravers #11-12 (with writers Karl Kesel and Steve Mattsson, 1997)
- Weird Worlds miniseries, (Garbage Man): #1-6 (2011)
- Wonder Woman vol. 3, #20-23, 26-30, 32-36, 38-40 (with writer Gail Simone, 2008–10)
- The New 52: Futures End #4, 7, 10 (2014)
- Detective Comics Vol. 2 #26-29
- The Amazing Spider-Man, #365, 368, 370-372, 375 (backup stories, with writers Al Milgrom, J.M. DeMatteis, and David Michelinie, 2009)
- Amazing Spider-Man Annual, #26-27 (backup stories, with writers Mike Lackey and David Michelinie, 2009)
- Captain Marvel vol. 3 #19-22 (With writer Peter David, 2004)
- Civil War: X-Men miniseries, #3 (2006)
- Darkhawk Annual #2 (1993)
- New Excalibur #2-14 (With writer Chris Claremont, 2004–05)
- Generation X #46-47 (1998–99)
- Hulk Giant-Size #1 (among other artists) (2006)
- Impossible Man Summer Vacation Spectacular #1 (1990)
- Incredible Hulk vol. 2, #96-99, 102-103 (With writer Greg Pak, 2006–07)
- Marvel Comics Presents (Spider-Man) #39 (1990)
- Ms. Marvel vol. 2 #13-24 (With writer Brian Reed, 2007–2008)
- Namor, the Sub-Mariner #51 (1994)
- New X-Men #16-19 (With writers Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir, 2005)
- Uncanny X-Men #403, 406 (With writer Joe Casey, 2002)
Other publishers
- Atomic Toybox #1 (Image, 1999)
- Countdown #1-6 (With writer Jeff Mariotte, 2000)
- Lady Death: A Medieval Tale #11-12 (CrossGen, 2004)
- Marriage of Hercules and Xena #1 (Topps, 1998)
- Mystic #31-34, 36-39, 41-43 (With writer Tony Bedard, CrossGen, 2003–04)
- ^ Comics Buyer's Guide #1650; February 2009; Page 107
- ^ Miller, John Jackson (June 10, 2005). "Comics Industry Birthdays". Comics Buyer's Guide. Archived from the original on October 30, 2010.
- ^ a b c d Lopresti, Aaron "Biography". aaronlopresti.com. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
- ^ Rogers, Vaneta (August 17, 2011). "The DCnU Take 2: Justice League International". Newsarama. Archived from the original on February 26, 2012. Retrieved February 26, 2012.
- ^ Rogers, Vaneta (June 8, 2012). "DC Adds Four to New 52, Including DiDio's Phantom Stranger". Newsarama. Archived from the original on June 10, 2012. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
This new series...will launch with the return of Amethyst to the New 52. Written by Christy Marx with art by Aaron Lopresti, the comic will show how Amethyst finds out she's the lost princess of Gemworld.
- ^ http://www.newsarama.com/6360-aaron-lopresti-introduces-garbageman-in-dc-s-weird-worlds.html
External links
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Aaron Lopresti.
- Official website
- Aaron Lopresti at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)


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By Ammad Naeem | 14 January 2019
People who don't believe in souls or afterlife are often asked this question. What happens when we die and where does the soul go?
Well, the simple answer to this question is that there is no such thing as a soul. It's the consciousness of our brain that gives us the ability to experience our existence and be self-aware. The degree of self-awareness also depends on the capacity of the brain function. For example, the human brain has developed to such an extent over the course of millions of years that we are one of the finest self-aware creatures on earth.
Any creature with a brain would have some degree of self-awareness and also some degree of experiencing its existence. Living things like plants or microbes don't have the capacity of self-awareness because they lack a functioning brain to give them this experience.
On the other hand, humans, animals, and even insects have this function to some degree depending on how much their brains have developed in the evolutionary process of life on earth. Insects do have a brain and also have a considerable ability to memorize. The brain in insects actually controls only a small subset of functions required for an insect to live. The stomodaeal nervous system and other ganglia can control most body functions independent of the brain.
In fact, an insect can live for several days without a head, assuming it, upon decapitation does not lose a lethal amount of hemolymph which is the insect equivalent of blood. So the function of the brain is different in different species.
Now coming back to the concept of soul and death, so what happens after death? Well, nothing happens. Your heart stops pumping and the brain dies because of the lack of blood supply. All that remains is a decomposing biochemical mass of tissue and bones. And with that, your consciousness and your ability to experience life and to use your senses are gone indefinitely.
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