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If black diamond ski runs such as the Birds of Prey and Raptor downhill courses give you an adrenaline rush, you've come to the right place: Beaver Creek, Colorado.
But the regular stop on World Cup circuit is not just for thrill-seekers and pros; the 150-trail resort – made up of the villages of Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead – is also ideal for beginners, casual skiers, mogul seekers and powder fans. Vail Resorts owns and operates the ever-expanding skiable terrain, which is serviced by high-speed chairlifts.
Built as a destination resort, family and user-friendly Beaver Creek is accessible year-round thanks to heated sidewalks and a pedestrian village with strategically located escalators. Among enduring traditions, warm from the oven chocolate chip cookies are handed out to visitors each afternoon at the base of the Haymeadow and Centennial Express Lifts.
Of course, there are also numerous summertime pastimes, such as golf and hiking.
Set on the eastern hillside of Beaver Creek, this tree-sheltered Scott Turnipseed-redesigned custom home is steps away from the Haymeadow ski run and takes in sweeping western, ski slope and sunset views.
"It's a quiet neighborhood and a private ski-in/ski-out location at the end of the road," says listing agent Molly Griffin of Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate. "All of the surrounding house are 1990s construction. This one is completely rebuilt and turnkey with a level of finishes far exceeding anything in the resort."
The well-appointed 6,068 square feet of modern interiors include open-plan living spaces combining walls of glass, stone walls and wood floors. A four-sided fireplace divides the great room, which contains the living room and a dining room.
Two islands provide additional prep and casual dining space in the kitchen. A wall of built-in shelving surrounds the stone-faced fireplace in the hearth room. The media room features a golf simulator.
An office, four en-suite bedrooms, a full gym with a sauna, a ski room and a total of six bathrooms complete the interiors. There's a two-car garage.
An in-ground resistance swimming pool, a hot tub and a heated deck are among outdoor amenities.
The cost to rebuild 46 Greystone Court, Beaver Creek – using the same materials and with today's construction rates – would far exceed the asking price of $15.445 million, Griffin says. "There's really nothing like it on the market with the same quality.
"You hear about once-in-a-lifetime legacy houses," she says. "This is very much that."
Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate is an exclusive member of Forbes Global Properties, a consumer marketplace and membership network of elite brokerages selling the world's most luxurious homes.


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September 9, 2019
40-State Unity Party of America Relaunches Unityparty.us Site
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Austin, TX – The Unity Party of America (www.unityparty.us), now in 40 states with its expansion into the latest state of Wyoming, has relaunched its old-and-now-new-again website of www.unityparty.us using the WordPress platform, replacing the interim website of www.unitedunitedstates.com.
"As our roster of state parties and 2020 candidates continues to grow it's only fitting that our Web presence continues to develop as well," says Unity Party of America Chairman Bill Hammons. "Now that all 40 state parties are listed with members on unityparty.us, it's time that we ask all news and political sites to link once again to unityparty.us as the main and official website of the United National Committee of the Unity Party of America. The interim website of unitedunitedstates.com will likely have another use in the future, but we'll continue to focus on the WordPress site to deliver everything from policy proposals as sensible as they are supposedly radical to Unity Party swag."
About the Unity Party of America
The Unity Party of America was founded on November 4, 2004. This Centrist national political party now covers 40 States — latest State: Wyoming — is officially recognized at the State level as a result of successful Unity Party candidate petitions as well as at the Federal level (FEC # C00591313), and has fielded candidates several election cycles in a row. Its official website is www.unityparty.us.
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On Aug. 25, 2021, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision applying its new standard for cases where an employee is disciplined for using offensive speech in the course of engaging in protected labor activity. The board initially announced the new standard in its General Motors decision issued in July 2020. In summary, the General Motors standard permits an employer to issue discipline in such instances if the employer demonstrates that it would have disciplined the employee even in the absence of protected activity. The board based its General Motors decision in part on an employer's obligation under Title VII and similar state laws to maintain a workplace free from unlawful harassment.
Nonetheless, in its Aug. 25 decision, the board held that the employer violated federal labor law by terminating an employee for writing "wh*re board" at the top of voluntary overtime sign-up sheets to protest new overtime procedures that the employer had implemented. The board based its decision on the fact that the employer had not disciplined employees for using similarly profane language in cases that did not involve protected labor activity. Thus, the board held that the employer could not claim that the employee's discharge was motivated by its desire to comply with anti-discrimination laws, when it had tolerated similarly unacceptable behavior in the past.
Bottom Line: In applying its General Motors standard, the NLRB will not simply determine whether the offensive speech in question may violate applicable anti-discrimination laws. Rather, it will also scrutinize whether the employer tolerated such language in the past. If so, disciplining an employee for using such offensive speech in the course of engaging in protected labor activity may be found unlawful even if the speech is arguably discriminatory.


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August 23, 2019 at 4:46 pm #431
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The reason that those features are not defined in the SDK is because it can cause a runtime issue if the user doesn't have the correct configurations.
Are you trying to access the memory in those SRAM regions (ITCM0 and DTCM0 banks) after disabling them? If you want to save more power by setting the SRAM banks into low power retention state or power off state in the stop mode, you need to make sure you're not accessing the SRAM bank that you enabled the retention for.
It seems in your code you enabled the retention for the ITCM0 and DTCM0 banks. Is there any code running in these banks?


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For countries with a population of over 100 million, China is the country with the fastest structural changes, declining birthrate, and fastest-aging population.
China, with its 1.4 billion people, is facing a looming demographic crisis that could potentially threaten its economic growth in the future.
The latest census data from 2020 has not yet been released and it is expected to be released in April 2021. But from data gleaned from various places, it is likely to continue existing trend of declining birthrate and rapid aging.
According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics, by the end of 2019, the number of elderly people aged 60 and over in China reached 254 million, accounting for 18.1% of the total population. Those over 65 years old accounted for 12.6%. At the same time, the natural population growth rate in 2019 has also reached the lowest level since 1961.
If the population of over 60 years old is considered to be the elderly population, in 2017 or 2018, China's population pyramid has already flipped, that is, the proportion of people aged 60 and over exceeds the proportion of the population of children and youngsters. The normal population pyramid is usually the reverse with more young people than the elderly.
Among all the populous countries in developed countries, Japan is recognized as the country with the fastest aging rate. China has reached the crossover point and entered the reversal period with a faster pace, says Li Jianxin, professor of the Department of Sociology and the Institute of Sociological Anthropology at Peking University.
Li Jianxin believes that China's demographic changes and rapid changes in labor structure are not conducive to the enhancement of China's overall development.
"We are not prepared enough (for the demographic changes)," Li Jianxin said. The worry is that China will get old before it gets rich.
The number of births in China has seen negative growth, and the labor population has entered a negative growth period. This happened before China can become a country with high level income.
For developed countries, it took about 200 years to complete the transition from a high birth rate and high death rate of 30‰ to today's low birth rate and low death rate of below 10‰.
However after the 1950s, the Chinese population has rapidly changed from a high birth rate and high death rate of 40‰ to a low birth rate and low death rate. By the end of the 20th century, this change has been completed in a much shorter period of time.
China switched to the one-child policy in the 1980s. Until January 1, 2016, the one-child policy, which had been implemented for more than 30 years, was ended.
However, the number of births in the population has been declining rapidly in recent years, especially in 2018 and 2019. The number of births in 2019 has reached the lowest level except for during the three years of natural disasters in the 1960s.
"It represents a big challenge in China and will affect all aspects of China, including China's sustainable economic development, social stability and harmony, national defense, and the inheritance of the Chinese civilization. Together, it will affect China's overall national power," Li said.


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A Kid President Question: What do you want to teach in the world?
A Kid President Question: What do you want to teach in the world?
September 5, 2014
The first day of school is always filled with jitters, excitement, and hope. There is something magical about this time of new beginnings for both learning and teaching. Yesterday I proudly watched my own children (new 5th and 7th graders) cross the threshold into a new academic year. Today was my first day back teaching both Child Growth and Development and Foundations of Early Childhood at North Shore Community College. Teaching teachers is a passion and witnessing the same mixture of feelings among both my adult student learners and myself was energizing.
Each semester I ask students to write down the things they remember about their favorite teacher. What did she/he do? What did she/he say? What was the classroom like? How did she/he treat you and other children? How did she/he encourage you and support you? Additionally, I ask students the same question about their least favorite teacher. These prompt questions always begin lively discussions on the qualities of good and bad teachers. I am empowered when I hear incredible stories about both horrific and heroic teachers as there is so much to learn from both. We are all teachers as well as life long learners.
What do you want to teach in the world? This is the question our Kid President asked in the Soul Pancake video, "A Pep Talk to Teachers and Students from Kid President." View HERE.
Little quotes from the Kid President pep talk….
"It's time to wake up."
"Science: You're here….You take up space…You matter."
"History: You have to study it so you don't repeat it. We can't just study history, we have to make history and history is made by ordinary people."
"Life is a school and you have to show up"
"Read a book—any book"
"Your teaching the world what it means to be awesome."
"Math: Together we are louder."
I have had many teachers that have inspired me over the years. At the moment, Mother Earth has been my greatest teacher. The awesomeness of nature and the impact it has on all of us has led me to what I want to teach in the world.
What do you want to teach in the world? Leave a comment below.
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Dr. Nelly Tieu comes to Ajax Family Eye Care with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Doctor of Optometry from the University of Waterloo where she graduated on the Dean's Honours List. She is a member of the College of Optometrists of Ontario, Ontario Association of Optometrists and the Canadian Association of Optometrists. She specializes in Dry Eye treatment and Contact Lens Fitting.
Dr. Tieu was born in Toronto and raised in Markham and was drawn to become an eye doctor from an early age. She was always interested in health care and was particularly fascinated about optometry whenever she had her eyes checked growing up. What drew her into optometry was that you could tell the general health of a patient just by looking at their eyes.
Her favorite patient story comes from early in her career: "I had a patient come in with pain in his eye, he had been doing some welding and got a metal foreign body in that eye which was treated at the hospital. During the exam, I discovered that he had a metal foreign body in his other eye as well, which he did not know about because he did not feel it. I was able to remove it and provide treatment to help with the pain and healing of both eyes. The patient was glad that he had come in for a more thorough check and avoided any complications with having metal left in his eye."
Outside of work she enjoys playing board games, snowboarding and cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Maple Leafs with her family and friends.


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Sacred Tree Singing Bird Tree Planting and Protection Mission
Out in the forest dreams dormant lie, waiting to be claimed. It is here the ancient stories were born of bear and beauty, old wild women witching at the midnight hour and dragons dreaming. Here we find where we come from. Here is home.
The Linden Green Dragon - By Amanda C Vesty Inspired by Parzifal
Tree Planting and Protection For Woodland, WildLife and Well Being
This vision of tree planting and protection while focusing on 'Happy People Make The World A Better Place' is a great way to grow our CommuniTree for the benefit of Trees and the Earth. This is the AST campaign for cultural change.
This is, what you might call, an attempt to reclaim our 'native soul' what some call indigenous or aboriginal soul. In Tree terms we could call it our 'Rooted Soul'. That part of us that connects to nature & each other that is so often forgotten. It is also about something that indigenous tribes call 'wild land dreaming'. The land has a relationship with us and we with it. The fact that we have mostly forgotten this has led to disastrous consequences for the environment & our communities. Let us cultivate that great tree and call in that sweet singing bird.
We Are Planting Trees For A Green and Growing CommuniTree!
"It may be that some little root of the sacred tree still lives. Nourish it then that it may leaf and bloom and fill with singing birds! Hear me, that the people may once again find the good road and the shielding tree."
Wallace Black Elk: Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux 1863-1950
People will only protect what they love, so the aim of this group project is to engage people with nature through trees and themselves. Too often people feel powerless to effect positive change. A project like this changes that. This is not about faceless organisations, it is about people and nature.
It is by members, for members, for trees.
This is for you.
This group has been set up as a FREE resource for the benefit of all.
Join us by subscribing to the Good News Letter or via the blog by clicking on the symbol above right
Re-Wild your Native Soul, Reconnect with Wild Land Dreaming.
Joanna Cardew I'm filled with admiration and never stop feeling grateful that I've joined this group
Trees save us from ourselves and give us a gateway into the miracle of reality
Tees Hegarty Just been accepted in to this group....thank you.. feel like I have arrived home
Artist Jacqueline Attrill "Thanks and bless you for setting up this group. It's one of my favourite places on FB"
Kathleen O'Brien Blair "Just wanted to say how much I enjoy this group and all the beautiful pictures of trees and artwork that is here. :)"
Ian Simmons ... "this group is like an oasis of tranquillity, creativity and beauty in an over-busy Facebook world."
Sharon Chambers "One of the lovely things about this group is the community feel, really good to see there is 0 tolerance towards bad behaviour.. Love this group its almost like a huge family ❤"
Artist John Holliday "Brilliant group!"
Ariane Sommer "So glad you are keeping this group a place of shared love and beauty and wonder. There is too much negativity out there as is and we need things that connect us instead of dividing us further. I love this group it makes me profoundly happy and gives me peace many times a day. And deepens the feeling that humanity will be OK in the end <3"
Kay Ross "This is the most inspirational and tranquil site - my mind boggles that anyone should find it otherwise - but I would just like to thank everyone who has posted the most wonderful images of trees, which just make my day x"
Susan Owens Thank you for taking care of this special place.
Laura Lee ... We are celebrating the wonder and beauty of trees. I'm across the pond in the sad USA. I need this site to remain beautiful and peaceful.


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Loretta Lynch finally explains private meeting with Bill Clinton. What's she lying about now? [VIDEO]
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So, Jake Tapper interviewed Loretta Lynch… ostensibly to get more details on her notorious meeting with Bill Clinton just before Hillary Clinton had a meeting with the FBI, where they magically said she was clear of any wrongdoing. Lynch is still claiming she did not know about the meeting until it happened and all they talked about was grandchildren. Does she really believe ANYONE in their right freaking mind believes that happy crappy?
Lynch reiterated that if she had it to do over again, she wouldn't because it looked bad. That's because it WAS bad and corrupt and complicit. Not attributes you want to connect with a sitting Attorney General. One might wonder why she is revisiting this. It probably has to do with her legacy. She doesn't want to look bad. Or she fears other damning stuff coming out as Trump comes into office and that the fallout will nail her. I really don't care what her reasoning is… all I know is she's a stone cold liar.
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If it's controversy the Clintons tried to avoid during the presidential race, former President Bill Clinton's private meeting with U.S. Attorney Gen. Loretta Lynch did not help, especially as it had occurred just before presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's meeting with the FBI.
Clinton boarded Lynch's plane at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in June. Following the controversy, the pair swore that the meeting was a social one about grandchildren. "I certainly wouldn't do it again, because I think it has cast this shadow over what it should not, over what it will not touch," said Lynch. "It's important to make it clear that that meeting with President Clinton does not have a bearing on how this matter will be reviewed and resolved."
Lynch revisited the meeting on Sunday, nearly half a year later, as a guest on CNN's "State of the Union." Host Jake Tapper began the questioning period seeking out more details behind the visit.
"How did that visit happen?" Tapper inquired – like he would ever get the truth. "Did somebody say, 'Hey, President Clinton's outside. He wants to come in.' Or did he just come in?" Lynch replied, saying that she couldn't say "what President Bill Clinton saw or thought," as they were not in communication before the meeting – another lie. Lynch said that it was communicated to her that Clinton wanted to say hello while Lynch's team was preparing to move to another location after landing. It would be laughable if they all hadn't colluded to get the Hildabeast off.
Lynch claimed that her conversation went on and on with Bill Clinton a lot longer than she had planned, because he's a talker. Well, getting your stories straight takes a bit of doing, doesn't it Loretta? Later in the interview, Lynch said that "if you make a mistake, you own it," in regards to the meeting's timing. A mistake? Is that what you call it? You were breaking the law and conspiring to put Hillary above that law. That's not a mistake… it's impeachable and a crime. Perhaps some day Lynch will answer for it. One can only hope.
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DETROIT (AP) The Detroit school board has named Gov. Rick Snyder in a federal lawsuit that in part blames the district's deep financial troubles on Michigan's emergency manager law.
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in federal court in Detroit and seeks class-action status on behalf of about 58,000 students enrolled since 2011. Also named are three of the four people appointed by the state to try to fix money woes in the district, which has been under continuous state oversight since 2009 when its budget deficit was estimated at about $300 million.
State management of the Detroit Public Schools has "turned the district into a virtual financial hell-hole," according to the lawsuit.
This year alone, the district has had to deal with teacher sick-outs that closed schools, buildings found to be in violation of city health and safety codes and the threat of running out of money.
A dozen current and former principals, a district administrator and a vendor have been charged with conspiracy to commit bribery after kickbacks were paid for supplies that never were delivered to schools. They also are charged in the lawsuit.
Enrollment also has dropped this year to about 46,000 students from 95,000 in 2009.
Children attending Detroit schools while under state emergency management "have been irreparably harmed by the lack of resources in the classroom, by the instability of the schools," school board member Elena Herrada said Thursday at a news conference announcing the lawsuit.
Laura Biehl, a spokeswoman for Snyder, said Thursday that his office "can't comment on pending litigation."
The threat of running out of money led lawmakers to craft a measure to provide $48.7 million in emergency funding to keep schools open through the end of the academic year; Snyder signed it last month. The Republican governor also has been pressing state lawmakers to enact a $720 million restructuring plan that would split the district in two and pay off its operating debt.
Retired federal judge Steven Rhodes was appointed this year to oversee the district. Rhodes has said his focus is to transition Detroit Schools back to local control.
"The lawsuit is intended to set that record straight," said Thomas Bleakley, an attorney representing the school board and other plaintiffs in the lawsuit. "The state should assume the burden of what has happened."
"My mission is going to be intent on proving that someone is responsible for this and that someone should be paying for it," he added.
Snyder also has been the target of lawsuits filed Wednesday and in March connected to Flint's lead-tainted water crisis. Flint was under emergency manager control when it switched from Detroit's water system in 2014 to the Flint River to save money. The corrosive river water caused lead from aging pipes to leach into some Flint homes.


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Harnessing Science for FM Excellence
High-performance, occupant-centered buildings have been transforming the FM profession: the bricks-and-mortar is now the least of it. To do our jobs, FMs must increasingly understand and apply both hard and soft sciences daily. We will examine the science behind key occupant challenges you may be grappling with, and demonstrate that fortunately, applied science perfectly mimics an FM's thinking: it is objective, pragmatic, actionable, and accountable. On real-life examples, we will illustrate how this thinking can help you better understand your facilities, act as a truly informed client where it comes to addressing both reactive and proactive risk, achieve measurable outcomes for your occupants (e.g., through WELL certification), and help your organizations squeeze every ounce of occupant and marketing benefit from the upgrades you recommend.
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Jen has provided tours of hundreds of LEED|WELL registered-certified projects nationally for international and domestic Owners, Developers, Design-Build teams, Consultants, Innovators, Fortune 500 Companies, and more. Jen has been a 1st thru final round Greenbuild education program Reviewer multiple times, a Global Health & Wellness Summit Advisory Board Member and LEED Fellow Evaluation Committee member since receiving the designation.


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CNN fired one of their contributors, Marc Lamont Hill, on Thursday. The firing came one day after Hill made public statements in support of Palestinians and was critical of Israel, which were falsely interpreted as being anti-Semitic.
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The BenQ HT4050 3D projector is the ultimate definition of loud, hot, and fast, with speakers that boom and iris-shattering image quality. But what really makes the BenQ so good that it was able to earn the #3 spot on our list of the best projectors?
Read on in my review of the BenQ HT4050 to find out.
Price: $1,399.99 on Amazon
Available: Now
Model: HT4050
Summary: The BenQ HT4050's color representation and picture quality go above the call of duty.
WHY IT'S A TOP PICK: The BenQ checks all the right boxes for a great projector.
What We Liked
What We Didn't
If I had one complaint about the current state of projectors right now, it would be the lack of inspiration in their designs. For a piece of kit that can often take center stage on a coffee table or above the shelf in your living room, many projectors seem to skew toward the safe side, with plain white shells, standard control buttons, and one big gaping hole where the lens goes.
Read: Best Projector Screen 2018
Of course, projectors will also often be hidden behind walls or underneath the table in other living room setups, so it's understandable why engineers aren't exactly going out of their way to make their devices look unique or stand out from the rest of the pack.
Unfortunately, the BenQ falls into the "uninspired" column, with little (if any) discerning features. This isn't a bad thing necessarily, but it's also not a projector that excites you the first time you look at it, either.
Related: If you want a projector that gets the design right, check out our BENQ i500 mobile LED Projector review.
The BenQ HT4050 uses DLP display technology with a 6X speed RGB color wheel for the absolute best color reproduction in movies, games, and television shows. The HT4050 has a maximum display resolution of 1920 x 1080, a contrast ratio of 10,000:1, and can create an image as large as 196″ across from 15ft away.
The unit itself has a veritable bounty of ports and input options, including PC (D-Sub), one composite in, one component in, two HDMI (1.2), 1 MHL-in, 3.5mm in, L/R audio in/out, USB (one mini, one 2.0), and a 3D sync out.
At 9.62lbs the unit wasn't so heavy that we were straining to get it on a shelf during installation, but you'll also want to make sure that wherever you eventually mount the unit (on an arm or a shelf), it has enough strength to bear the extra weight.
Related: Also, check out our BENQ HT3050 Review roundup.
The user interface of the BenQ HT4050 was essentially idiot-proof, with many of the more confusing aspects of setting up a projector left in the "Advanced" section where they belong.
The basic menus allowed you to do simple tasks like changing the input, brightness levels, and aspect ratio on the fly. We appreciated this minimalist approach, especially considering that the projector would automatically keystone itself depending on where we placed it in the room.
Although it wasn't accurate 100% of the time, we were still able to get in and make fine adjustments once we started tinkering around in the advanced section. This is also where we found interesting additions like the option to turn on "High Altitude" mode (speeds up the fan for thinner air conditions), as well as a password that prevents anyone without the keycode from displaying content on their own.
Brightness/Picture Quality
The BenQ HT4050 comes with a rating of 2,000 lumens, which was just enough to give us a visible (although not very rich) picture during the middle of the day. During our tests, which were taken during the middle of the day with the ambient light of 8 lux coming in from the nearest window, the BenQ performed admirably, but not as great as we would have liked for a projector at this price point.
At a distance of 5ft with the lens shining dead on during the day, we recorded 2540 lux of brightness. At 10ft (distance from the projector to the screen), that figure dropped pretty significantly, to 1332 lux, with the dead zones (the outer corners of the image) recording just 1058 lux.
Once the sun had set and there was zero ambient light, however, the picture quality of the BenQ HT4050 during movies and TV shows was incredible, with color representation that was above and beyond what you would expect from a projector that costs as much as this one does. Skin tones were accurately represented, blacks were rich and vibrant (at least by the projector's standards), and the motion of characters on screen was fluid and smooth.
Gaming Performance
Similarly, during our tests running fast-paced multiplayer shooters like Halo 5: Guardians, we saw little of the screen-tearing artifacts that can often appear in lesser projectors. Although projectors aren't exactly recommended for gamers who demand the absolute fastest response times possible out of their devices, the BenQ still held its own without a flinch.
Noise and Heat
During our noise evaluation, our testing environment had an ambient noise level of 35dBA, which shot up to around 42dBA when the projector was turned on and displayed media content. And while that might sound impressive at first, we suspect the HT4050 was able to stay so whisper quiet due to its almost complete lack of cooling fans – save for one hidden directly next to the lens.
The result of so few fans running at low speed was an immense amount of heat pouring out the front of the projector for as long as we had it turned on. Though we didn't have a way to actually record the temperature difference in hard numbers, anecdotally, I can say that I had to remove an outer layer during testing because I was only a few feet away from the unit, but was already starting to work up a sweat.
Last, we were extremely impressed with the quality of the onboard speakers. Normally, projector manufacturers will simply assume that if you're buying a projector, you must already have a pair of boomy stereo speakers to go along with it, skimping on the quality of the onboard tweeters in the process.
The BenQ HT4050's speakers, on the other hand, were substantial, with well-balanced highs and grumbly, deep bass that seemed to come out of nowhere. This makes the projector a perfect fit if you use your projector on the road, and need a unit that can provide the full movie-watching experience without any extra add-ons required.
The BenQ HT4050 is an excellent home theater projector, especially if you've actually got a "home theater" to put it in.
Even though it may not have been as bright during the day as we would have liked, and it ran hotter than a V12 engine, the HT4050 makes up for its shortcomings by including an impressive number of available inputs and a pair of speakers that could put lesser stereo systems to shame.
At $1,399 it's at the pricier end of the spectrum, but once you lay your eyes on the deep, luxurious richness of its colors, you won't know how you ever watched movies any other way.
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In my younger days, like most young men and women, I dreamt of doing BIG things to change the world. I wanted to lead mass revivals for the cause of Christ, tear down idols, storm castles, and break down the gates of hell itself. That righteous angst that is so much a part of youth filled me to the brim, and it left me unsatisfied with thinking small.
As I have grown older and hopefully wiser, I have realized that the secret to changing the world is in the small things. The small, simple, everyday disciplines of life is what makes or breaks an individual. How many pastors, celebrities, philanthropists, or politicians have seen their lives' works undone by some scandal of personal moral failure? They were doing BIG things for the world, and yet it all came crashing down because they neglected the small things that form their character and integrity.
Everyone wants to do BIG things for God and the world, but they balk at doing the little things.
As a disciple of King Jesus, I believe that the world will change as more people become more like Jesus. That's not something you can legislate or mandate. That takes hard work and heart change. That takes a thousand little steps made by each individual. In order for Christians to change the world, we must first commit ourselves to do the little things daily and weekly that overcome our own selfishness. We must daily take up our cross in order to crucify our pride until we think, love, and act in this world the way King Jesus would. Then, we teach and encourage others to do the same.
So what are these simple, life-changing, and ultimately world-changing practices? They are what Christ-followers over the centuries call spiritual disciplines. There are many of them that are worth exploring, but the three core disciplines are simple: Bible, prayer, and community.
The three core spiritual disciplines for life-change: Bible, prayer, and community.
- Bible – If you are not DAILY engaged in the Word of God, there is no time like the present to start. I encourage people to start with the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Get a Bible translation you can understand. Read, highlight, write down questions you have. Above all, learn who Jesus is and how Jesus acts. Spend some time in Gospels, even up to a year. Then, move on to the Book of Acts and the rest of the New Testament.
- Prayer – Talk with King Jesus daily. You do not need fancy words, just talk to Him as you would a close friend. Share your highs and your lows. Ask your questions. Lay out your heart. As you do, you will grow in your understanding that He is present with you at every moment, not far off and distant.
- Community – This is the one so many Christians struggle with. We were never meant to be Lone Rangers, doing life and faith all by ourselves. We were made for community with others. Frankly, an hour on Sunday morning does not cut it. Who knows you? Who can come alongside you when you are struggling? Who can help you wrestle with your questions about life and faith? If you do not have a small group of Christian brothers and sisters who you meet with regularly, you are missing out on a vital piece of your spiritual life.
If you practice these three disciplines regularly with the goal of knowing, loving, and following King Jesus more closely, your life will change. Your relationships will change. The people around you will begin to change by your example. If enough of us do this, guess what? The world will change.


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NSA Resumes (or Never Quit) Bulk Data Collection-FISA Court ApprovesPosted: June 30, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Android, Apple Pay, Bulk data collection, Buy It, FISA Court, iOS, NSA, Pinterest Leave a comment
Thanks to the approval of the secret FISA Court, the NSA has restarted bulk data collection. The secret court invalidated the Second Circuit Court of Appeal decision from May, saying it was illegal. According to engadget.com, the FISA Court said the 'Second Circuit Court rulings are not binding,' The secret court ruled that the 180 day period Congress carved out in the USA Freedom Act, which was just signed by the president June 2nd allows for the continuation…at least for another 6 months.
The long awaited 'buy' buttons have rolled out on Pinterest. Cnet.com reports that buyable pins are now available on iPhone and iPad apps. Now, shoppers can buy items directly from Pinterest by clicking the blue 'Buy It' button, and using Apple Pay or a credit card. They expect to launch soon on Android.
Increased Storage in Next-Gen iPhonesPosted: June 29, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: A9, Apple, Bing, deCarta, Google, iPhone 6S, Mapping, Memory, Microsoft, Samsung, Uber Leave a comment
Apple is apparently talking about returning to Samsung for memory in the next iteration of iPhones. 9to5mac.com says they aren't looking to go over 128 gigs, but will drop the 16 gig model, making 32 gigabytes the entry level memory in the iPhone 6S models. It was already reported that Samsung is supplying the A9 processors. The killer feature that we know of as the phones have entered early production is Force Touch, ported from the Apple Watch.
Microsoft has sold some Bing maps assets to Uber, and along with them, around 100 data collection engineers that worked on Bing. Geekwire.com reports that Uber was already bulking up in the mapping department, having bought mapping software company deCarta in March. Uber has been relying on Google Maps in their app up to now.
Netflix On Track To Be Bigger Than The Combined Broadcast NetworksPosted: June 26, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: ABC, Apple, Applecare, Battery life, Broadcast networks, CBS, FOX, NBC, Netflix, streaming Leave a comment
Netflix is on a roll, and heading towards eclipsing ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox. Bgr.com reports that in the first 3 months of 2015, they added 4.9 million new subscribers, bringing the total to 62.3 million. According to a research report from FBR Capital Markets, the 10 billion hours of content streamed over Netflix right now would be like having a Nielsen 24 hour rating of 2.6…that puts Netflix on the level with ABC and NBC right now. If their growth rate continues, by next year, Netflix will pass up all the broadcast networks combined!
Apple has updated the terms of its AppleCare+ Protection Plan for iPhone, iPad, iPod and Apple Watch to cover batteries that retain less than 80% of their original capacity within the extended warranty period. Macrumors.com says before now it only covered batteries that held less than 50% of their original capacity. The change applies to AppleCare+ purchased for iPhone, iPad, iPod and all Apple Watch models on April 9th, 2015 or later.
Cheap Way to Produce Hydrogen Continuously Discovered at StanfordPosted: June 25, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Electrolysis, Fossil fuels, Hydrogen, OED, Oxford English Dictionary, Stanford Leave a comment
Hydrogen has been touted for years as a replacement for fossil fuels. It's been no secret that the most common element in the universe is all around, as it helps make up water. For years, it's been extracted from water by electrolysis. Now, geek.com says scientists at Stanford have come up with a cheaper, more efficient electrolysis process that can run 24/7. Instead of an anode and cathode and a pH barrier, the new process uses two nickel-iron oxide catalysts that can be right next to each other. The system is 82% efficient, much higher than traditional water electrolysis. If that holds up when they scale it up to mass production size, it may revolutionize making hydrogen at volumes useable by vehicles and heating and cooling plants.
It's often fun to see what words get added to the venerable Oxford English Dictionary. Arstechnica.com reports that…amongst the 500 new words and phrases added to the latest quarterly update, you can now check the meaning of sexting, photobombing, vaping, crowdfunding, and gems like meh and twerk. Fans of actual good singing will be annoyed to find autotune in the OED now, and netbook now has an entry as well.
Office for Android Now Available on Phones & Roost Battery Opens OrdersPosted: June 24, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Amazon, iOS, Kickstarter, Microsoft, Office for Android, Roost Smart Battery, Smartphones, Smoke Alarm, Tablets, wi-fi Leave a comment
After being dropped for Android tablets in January, theverge.com says Microsoft has released Office for Android smartphones. It's just about identical to the iOS version…not as robust as the tablet app, but great for quick drafts and edits on your smartphone. It has full Dropbox and OneDrive support for file storage.
Last fall, we covered a Kickstarter for the Roost Smart Battery. Thenextweb.com reports they've gone live to the public for preorders. The Roost battery turns your existing smoke alarm into a smart connected one. A 9 volt battery pack is $34.99, and a twin pack is $64.99. You can order through Amazon or GetRoost. They ship in September. The Roost batteries connect over WiFi to your home network, and they have Android and iOS apps for monitoring when you're away.
iCracked Expands Phone Repair and Warranty CoveragePosted: June 23, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Facebook, Facial recognition, iCracked, Phone repair, Phone warranty Leave a comment
Phone repair service iCracked is looking to expand. Techcrunch.com says they have launched iCracked Advantage, a kind of warranty program for the 40 million people they claim will break phones this year. For 7 bucks a month, you get their same-day, on-demand repair service by a local iTech. Each time you break your phone, it's a flat $25…including cracked screens, water damage, bad batteries, and home button replacement. A family plan covers 5 devices for $25 a month. According to iCracked's CEO, 70% of phone owners have no insurance. They plan to have a trade in service up and running by early next year, too. iCracked is in 13 countries right now.
From the more than a little bit creepy department, Facebook has an experimental algorithm they're working with in their artificial intelligence lab that can recognize people even when it can't see their faces. According to New Scientist, it picks up other cues like hair cut and style, clothes, face shape, body shape, and more to identify people with 83% accuracy.
Some Early Crash Statistics on Self-Driving CarsPosted: June 19, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Delphi, Google, iBall, Microsoft, PC on a stick, Self Driving Cars 1 Comment
The California DMV has released brief details about 6 accidents involving self-driving cars. 9to5google.com says 5 of the 6 were Google's, and one was from Delphi. In 100% of those crashes, the OTHER driver was at fault…not the self-driving car! No injuries occurred in any of them. This lends creedance to the thought that once all vehicles are self-driving, accident rates will plummet.
Microsoft has unveiled a $140 PC on a stick. The USB drive-sized PC runs Windows 8.1, and has an Intel Atom quad core processor with 2 gigs of ram and 32 gigs of storage. It can connect to TVs and monitors via HDMI, has a mini-usb port, and has Bluetooth. The PC on a stick is made by iBall, and goes on sale in India next month. No word on upgradability to Windows 10, or when it might be released in the US.
What May Be Coming in Apple Watch 2Posted: June 18, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Apple, Apple Watch 2.0, Batteries, Face Time, Lithium-Ion, Longer Life, Safer, WiFi Leave a comment
With a second generation refresh of the Apple Watch expected out next year, 9to5mac.com says multiple sources are touting some features we will probably see on v. 2.0. Among those are a Face Time video camera built into the top bezel, and a new WiFi system for more iPhone independence. Insiders say you may be able to do most basic communication over WiFi without going through your iPhone. One thing not expected is more battery life. Apparently, Apple says most customers are happy with what the device now has. Did we mention they plan additional pricey premium models starting at over $1000?
On the subject of batteries, some researchers at Stanford have come up with a way to make lithium-ion batteries safer. As has been known, they can overheat and catch fire sometimes. Engadget.com reports the researchers have developed a chemical layer over the lithium anodes that prevents the finger like dendrites from growing out and shorting the battery. The barrier utilizes a mixture lithium nitrate and lithium polysulfide, for you chemistry nerds. A nice side effect is longer life. The treated batteries hold 99% efficiency for over 300 charges, compared with 150 cycles without. The breakthrough could lead to electric vehicles that could go days without a recharge.
Samsung May Be Going Extra Thin in Addition to Extra LargePosted: June 17, 2015 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Amazon, Costco, Crowd sourcing, Galaxy A8, Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, iPhone 6, Kroger, Lyft, On My Way, Phablet, Samsung, Smart & Final, Uber Leave a comment
We had just reported on the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, an upcoming smartphone/phablet with a whopping 5.7 inch screen, and now it appears that the phone giant is prepping a model that's much thinner than an iPhone 6. According to bgr.com, the Galaxy A8 is a full millimeter thinner than the iPhone 6 at just 5.9 millimeters. This svelte thinness is in spite of the phone having a 5.7 inch display like the anticipated S6 Edge Plus! No release schedule for this skinny whopper, and sources say it might even be exclusively for the Asian market.
Amazon is looking at crowd sourcing for deliveries. Forbes.com reports that their On My Way program may use individuals to deliver packages, something like an Uber or Lyft for package delivery. Amazon's shipping costs grew 31% last year, and this would be a way for them to keep a lid on delivery costs. If they do roll the service out, it may be limited to smaller, more inexpensive items…and not larger or more expensive ones that require insuring. Smart & Final has partnered with Instacart to make local deliveries for a while, and last month Costco and Kroger joined them in doing so.


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June Wrap-up: WHO SIGNED OFF ON THE TEARGAS?
June was...a month. It's normally my favorite month, what with all the Pride celebrations. This month felt different. Washington state is slowly opening back up. Despite an ordinance from Governor Inslee, some citizens refuse to wear masks. Black Lives Matter protests are ongoing around the country. Seattle protestors took over a six-block area on Capitol… Continue reading June Wrap-up: WHO SIGNED OFF ON THE TEARGAS?


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It takes a special team to lose a game despite allowing no hits by the opposition. That's what the Cincinnati Reds did on Sunday, and they're on pace to be especially bad among teams in the history of Major League Baseball.
On this week's WISE Sports Radio baseball spot, we discuss that along with Max Scherzer having no use for ceremonial first pitches, Trevor Bauer fighting his two-season suspension, the Boston Red Sox playing far below expectations, and Brett Gardner only wanting to play for the New York Yankees.
For those who didn't see it, here's the clip of Max Scherzer not allowing the ceremonial first pitch to be thrown at Friday's Mets game:
And this is probably too visual a gag for a radio segment, but I was kind of hoping we'd discuss a possum appearing in the Oakland Coliseum press box during Sunday's game between the Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels.
That ballpark needs to be demolished, man.
You can stream The WISE Guys from 3 to 6 p.m. ET at wisesportsradio.com (courtesy of Mars Hill University) or the TuneIn app. Locally in the Asheville area, dial up 1310 or 970 AM and 102.9 FM.


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Professor Dr. Khadim Hussain is a columnist and commentator with THE PASHTUN TIMES. He is also working as Managing Director Baacha Khan Trust Educational Foundation (BKTEF) Peshawar, Pakistan. Dr. Khadim Hussain has worked as permanent faculty for Linguistics and Communication at Bahria University Islamabad, Pakistan, from 2004 to 2010. He has also taught at the department of Linguistics Qauid-e-Azam University Islamabad for several years.
With a special interest in researching Discourse Construction, Critical Discourse Analysis, and Critical Thinking, Khadim Hussain has some 30 international research publications and scores of media articles on education, human security, social transformation, culture, linguistics, extremism and terrorism and regional cooperation to his credit besides participation in more than 12 international conferences over the last 15 years.
He has a book "Rethinking Education- Critical Discourse and Society" published in 2012 and another book, 'The Militant Discourse 'published in 2013 to his credit. His Urdu novel Paqdandi was published by Narratives Islamabad in 2014. He has been a Co-Researcher for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the project titled 'Mode and Scale of Conflict in Iran, Turkey and Pakistan' by School of Higher Studies in Social Sciences based in Paris. He has also completed a research project with HEC on the Reading Habits of University Students of Pakistan in 2005. He has completed a project on education reforms with Rand Corporation in 2006.
He has been working as a Resource Person for the workshops organized by Faculty Research Development Program launched by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan in 2005. Khadim Hussain has been regularly invited as resource person by several national and international organizations to their workshops and conferences on the themes mentioned above. Khadim Hussain has also been engaged in literary creativity, socio-political activism and advocacy for the last 15 years on the issues mentioned above. He has been regularly writing on the issues of militancy, social development and religious extremism in FATA and Pakhtunkhwa for the last ten years. He can be reached at
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The old man and I went on a mini-break to a farmstead in the south of Sydney a few weeks ago. Due to the risks posed by Australian wildlife – wallabies, wild horses, spiders and no doubt brown snakes, waiting for me in every corner – we left The Princess at home with close friends.
I packed her case – her favorite food, her blankie, a couple of toys, some treats – and then in a moment of separation anxiety, I texted our friends a few pointers about her habits in case she had any problems vocalizing them.
Doesn't play nicely with other dogs
Zero road sense
Needs lots of water
Loves cheese
Scared of men
One of the friends we went to the homestead with is a celebrant, who conducts weddings all over Sydney. One morning – in our search of the best hot chocolate in what was apparently a town – we bumped into a fellow celebrant, and the two of them got into a lengthy discussion about funerals and the underlying pressure they feel to write the perfect eulogy. The other celebrant admitted to us, that in view of the terrible eulogies she had witnessed, she has already written her own.
At the mention of speeches, I am always transported back to the scarring memory of the old man's speech at my fiftieth birthday. Although my therapist has told me to bury it in the past and move forward, each time I go to a friend's birthday and I have to listen to their husbands' loving, glowing speeches about their wives, it is like a dagger straight through my heart. As a result of my PTSD, planning my own cremation and writing my own eulogy is something I have had to consider quite seriously if I don't want a very sad affair with a minimal amount of planning and thought, and which only my husband and two children are likely to know anything about. Because my idea of a funeral is like the one at the beginning of Love Actually or a Viking sea burial, or at the very least a group of gospel singers. And rather than risk a Target two-for-one special, I have given the responsibility of making sure I get a worm-proof coffin to Kurt, who understands anxiety.
BTW, kids, there are "death of parent" playlists on Pinterest.
However, after giving it some thought, I have decided that retribution will be served best by leaving everything to the old man. After all, surely a eulogy is something other people need to make up about your achievements and not even he can ignore my achievements with cheese and wine? But if I should need to provide the man that I have known for most of my adult life and the father to my children and The Princess with a few pointers, it turns out that my eulogy would look a lot like the list I gave to our friends, who were looking after our dog:
Doesn't play nicely with others
No road sense
Needs lots of wine
Loves cheese
Scared of men
What would be on your list?
#funeral #cheese #eulogy #Death #Wine #Family #Dog #Humor


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Oahu – Honlulu and Waikiki
Oahu is not the biggest, but the most densly inhabited island. It is the seat of the state government and the US-Marine as well as the Airforce have large bases here. In the Honolulu metropolitan area live almost a million people.
Waikiki Beach, skyscrapers on one of the worlds best known beaches
Waikiki Beach is the touristic center. When I first came here I thought that the lively center around Kalakaua and Kuhio Avenues is just another city on the ocean, but didn't have it's own flair. When I came back a couple of years later I realized that the city is working hard on creating it's very own atmosphere and therefore made it something real special. It was much cleaner and everywhere renovations went on. Thus they cleaned the areas that were not that nice. With the Beachwalk they had even built a new road with shops and restaurants that is a great place for a stroll. Nowadays this cleaning up is a bit overdone for my taste and the city is trying to create an oasis of luxury. The International Market Place, a market with booths selling souvenirs had to go to and make space for a new luxury mall. The final outcome will be that tourists with a regular budget won't be able to afford to stay in Waikiki anymore. The speculators have taken over.
Downtown Honolulu, a bit away from the masses
But at the moment there are still a few affordable hotels to get acclimatized for a couple of days. The locals have now rediscovered the center of Honolulu which is located a bit more inland and you will find a lot of clubs and restaurants. During the day there is also quite a lot to do in downtown. For one thing you can go and visit Chinatown, but there is also a lot of Hawaiian history to be discovered. Honolulu has the only royal palace in the United States and the Bernice P. Bishop Museum displays the worlds largest collection of Polynesian art. Those who prefer to be on the beach could opt for Waikiki Beach. Here you can learn to surf, paddle in an Outrigger canoe and get acquainted with Stand up paddling. I personally think that there are too many people on this tiny stretch of beach. But the closer you get to Diamond Head the wider and calmer the beach. Therefore I would recommend to take a bus or a stroll before you place you blanket on the beach.
Waikiki, a shoppers paradise
If you want to go shopping, you should definitively go to Kalakaua Avenue. Here you will find a wide variety from expensive designer stores to the omnipresent ABC-Stores. They are a mixture between supermarket/deli and souvenirshop. So if you are in need of a snack or new sunscreen this is the place to go. If you want to spend more than just a few days on Oahu, I would recommend to book an appartment. This way you can prepare your own breakfast and dinner easily. On my first visit I just did that and had a tuna steak and salad every night. Delicious!
Just a few minutes drive from Waikiki towards the airport is the Ala Moana Mall. A large shopping center with over 190 shops and restaurants. Here you will find a variety of expensive designer stores, but also the most common American labels for casual wear. It's worth to spend an afternoon there and to look for a sale. It is not really bargain hunting, but not really overprized either. My favorite shop is Hilo Hatties . A souvenir shop that offers better quality than the ABC-stores. This is where I bought my Alohashirts. A little note concerning souvenirs. In almost all stores they offer seeds and seedlings of typical Hawaiian plants. I think that's a cool idea. Who wouldn't love to have a hibiscus or plumeria in his own living room. But you will have to hide them well in your luggage, cause it's not allowed to take them outside the US. The official reason for it is that the officials want to prevent the islands from plant illnesses to be imported. But shouldn't they than rather check your bags when you are coming to the islands and not when you're leaving?
Aloha Tower Market Place
A bit further down the road direction airport is the Aloha Tower Marketplace. Here you will find a few more shops, but what makes this area special is the fact that it is very popular among the locals with a variety of movie theaters, bars and restaurants. This is also the terminal for cruise ships and boat trips. I once was on one of those daily boat tours and when we finally reached the open sea, we were accompanied by a rather large school of dolphins.
You will come across those funny guys pretty often without having to visit an aquarium or zoo. I could watch them for hours when they are swimming next to a boat and entertain the people with their jumps. For me this is one of the moments when the world seems to be good a place. The best chances to see dolphins is to go out in the early morning.
Do you want to read more about Hawaii? Then you'll just have to follow this blog and wait what I still have in store for you.
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FG to hold equity stake in NNPC company in trust for Nigeria
The Minister of State for Petroleum Corporation, Chief Timipre Sylva, says the Federal Government will hold equity stake in trust for the federation in the proposed NNPC Ltd. in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
Sylva said this while briefing newsmen, in Abuja, on Thursday.
"Just like in the Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG), the Federal Government will hold the equity in NNPC Ltd. in trust for the three tiers of government.
"You must agree that in this country there is a Federal Government of Nigeria and there is a federation. The Federal Government of Nigeria can always hold something in trust for the federation.
"I can assure you that we are already discussing and we are clarifying some of these issues. In this case, what the Federal Government is doing is to hold the equity in trust for the federation," he said.
The minister also said the Federal Government was in talks with the governors, and that there was no need for any controversy on the issue.
On gender balance in the PIA Steering Committee, he said selections were made based on different offices involved.
He assured that effort would be made to incorporate more women, adding that the implementation working group would be more diverse and inclusive.
"Let us not over flog this situation because when you say you are nominating, it is offices that are represented.
"I represent the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, and then the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, there is no way because of gender equality I am going to look for somebody else to be here apart from the permanent secretary.
"When I say the Executive Secretary Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is the secretariat, there is no way I can go and change the ES PTDF.
"If I say the GMD NNPC is to be a member, we cannot look for a South-South GMD or a South-East GMD," he said.
He assured that the issues would be considered, and that they were some of the issues the PIA would correct; transparency and inclusiveness.
On the three per cent host community fund, he said those agitating on it were politicians as most respected Niger Delta leaders were yet to speak against it.
He expressed confidence that there would be no unrest in the region concerning the host community fund.
"Frankly I don't know why there would be unrest in the Niger Delta. I know that there are a lot of politicians who have taken this as a political issue and they are politicising it but I have not heard the leaders of the Niger Delta that I respect kick against this.
"I see a lot of politicking around this issue but I have not really seen very senior Niger Delta people that we all respect that are apolitical speak about this.
"Let us wait and see what this money will do," he said
He further assured that the government would have no role in the management of the fund as it would be determined by the operating companies and the communities.


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Mr.Beast Planting the Seed of Awareness
December 27, 2019
It's no secret that deforestation is a major problem in today's world. With an estimated that thirty-six football fields worth of land is burned every minute because of agriculture, mining, and urban expansion, it seems like there's nothing we could do to stop the drastic effects of deforestation, but fewer trees means we will feel the effects of climate change, desertification, soil erosion, flooding, and increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
YouTuber Mr. Beast started a fundraising campaign called, "Team Trees" in order to fight deforestation. Mr. Beast claims that for every dollar donated, one tree is planted. Team Trees partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation which is a credible non-profit conservation group. The goal of Team Trees is to raise twenty million dollars by the beginning of 2020. Mr. Beast along with several different YouTubers have donated money and are producing content to support Team Trees. Team Trees is currently at 19.8 million dollars raised for the planting of trees.
Donors that have donated the highest amount of money include CEO of Shopify Tobi Lutke, CEO of Tesla & Space X Elon Musk, CEO of Salesforce Marc Benioff. Other Notable donors are YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, Jack Dorsey, YouTuber PewDiePie, and make-up artist Jeffree Star.
While Mr. Beast is doing his part in the fight for deforestation, here at Bassett, the non-profit organization Amigos de los Rios organizes tree-planting events for student volunteers. The interact club at Bassett, along with other neighboring schools students are working hard to plant trees and shrubs that are native to our ecosystem in the community.
These tree-planting activities take place once a month on selected Saturdays. Ms. Henderson, the advisor of Interact Club, said, "The work that they do is a good thing for the environment. The mission behind it is to plant trees and shrubs that are ingenious to this area. Once you plant native plants there's a possibility that animals native to this area may come back. Here in Southern California we already lost thirty percent of our bird species. I think these events are important to our environment. I feel like most people want the environment to be better, but most people haven't done anything to help. It's just something that people say, to be honest. If you want the environment to be saved, it must be saved by everybody, not just a few people. The students here at Bassett are making a positive impact just by being here at these events."


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Our very own Katie Arnoldi (theOffice member since '07) has some choice words to say about Lena Dunham and body issues over on The Nervous Breakdown. A professional bodybuilder turned best-selling novelist (Chemical Pink), Mrs. Arnoldi knows of what she speaks. Check out her essay here.
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I think that people in the phase between being someone's kid and being someone's parent have always been uniquely narcissistic, but that social media and Twitter and LiveJournal make it really easy to navel-gaze in a way that you've never been able to before. Lena Dunham


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Bear Rock Cafe
Update 1/2007: Bear Rock was replaced by a Cosi.
In a word: For what it is (a chain restaurant in a "lifestyle center") it's pretty good.
The specs: #0027
JM ate the Moose with a fountain drink.
Nichole ate the 1/2 Rising Sunflower and Caesar salad with a root beer. We split a slice of Sticky Paws cheesecake.
The bill was $20, or $10/person, plus tip.
JM and Nichole both gave Bear Rock Cafe an A- (see our grading rubric).
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Bear Rock is copy-happy - there are cutesy words on everything, from the menus to the cups. It seems like a kid-friendly place. The food is like something you might get in an airport (not an airplane) but a little cheaper. The salad had too much dressing but good croutons. The sammiches were serviceable.
We were in a good mood. It was a sunny Madison moving weekend and we were done moving already.


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With the 2020 US election officially called for Biden on November 7, NASA's ambitious goal of returning humans to the Moon by 2024 is unlikely to be a priority in the new administration.
In July, a proposed democratic platform pledged to continue to support NASA's return to the Moon. However, it was light on details and made no mention of the 2024 goal touted by the Trump administration.
Now that Biden has secured the presidency and does not need to worry about the political implications of a drastic shift in policy, it appears that a crewed mission to the Moon will not be a priority.
During a speech at SpaceVision 2020, Lori Garver, who served as Obama's NASA deputy administrator and is a favourite to take over from current NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, expressed her belief that NASA would focus on climate science in the new administration.
"Managing the Earth's ability to sustain human life and biodiversity will likely, in my view, dominate a civil space agenda for a Biden-Harris administration," said Garver.
In addition to hinting at a likely shift in focus for the agency, Garver took aim at the Trump administration's 2024 goal. "I don't know anyone who thinks we're going to get there by 2024."
The ambitious deadline has been a point of contention from many with knowledge of NASA's progress in developing key components of the Artemis program including the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft. Both projects are years behind schedule and are struggling with ballooning budgets that are becoming increasingly difficult to justify.


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People have always had a weakness for feeding squirrels. Who can resist it when it comes to those tiny furballs? One of the myths surrounding squirrels is that they only eat nuts, but that is far from true. Unlike humans, squirrels are never picky when it comes to accepting food from us. But, do they eat cooked or human-made food? This brings us to the question.
Can squirrels eat bread? Yes, squirrels can eat bread. There are many videos available online showing squirrels enjoying the bread that people feed them. It is a great source of cellulose, as well as salt and sugar. Since squirrels are so tiny, it is important to be careful in what we feed them and how much we feed them.
Why should squirrels not be given bread?
Squirrels are omnivores, i.e., they can eat both meat and plants. We know squirrels eat seeds, fruits, nuts, and even small insects.
Even when we feed them, we make sure to include only nuts and fruits. Before we get into the details of feeding squirrels with bread, let's quickly check the major reasons why we should try to avoid including bread on their diet.
So, continue reading to learn more about squirrels and what it implies to add bread to their diet.
Squirrels have a tine digestive system. Bread contains cellulose that their digestive systems cannot handle. Cellulose is a polysaccharide with chains of glucose monomers, i.e., it is essentially made up of 90% of the plant. This means they are low on dietary fiber, which is needed for better digestion.
In spite of having a mostly plant-based diet, squirrels cannot digest the high gluten and high carbohydrate foods that are low on dietary fiber. The squirrel's stomach will expand and cause digestion issues.
It's mainly due to these squirrels are known for eating nuts and seeds instead. While bread only contains a dietary fiber of 4.1 grams, nuts can intake dietary fiber as high as 10 grams.
High Salt or Sugar Content
As mentioned before, their tiny bodies are not designed to digest human foods like bread. Along with cellulose, bread comes with high sugar and salt content. Just like sugary or salty junk foods are bad for us, the same reasoning goes for squirrels.
But squirrels can experience much more turmoil if given too much bread. This is because they cannot filter the salt chlorides to keep their digestive process on track.
Myth buster – Why old, moldy bread is not good for squirrels?
A lot of people in neighborhoods tend to feed their old leftover bread to the squirrels. It may seem like a great way to use leftover food so that it isn't wasted, but this can be extremely harmful to the squirrels.
Squirrels will jump on the chance to receive any food from us. But old leftover bread may have mold on it. This can contaminate the bread with "mycotoxins," that can make the squirrels incredibly sick. Even just inhaling the moldy spots from the bread can be injurious to their health.
This is applicable to any animal feeding. Throw the bread away immediately if you think there is a smell or mold developing on it.
Squirrels and other tiny animals you may have in your backyard can dig through the trash to find food. So, make sure you properly wrap the moldy bread while throwing it away.
How to Feed Bread to the Squirrels
Bread is not particularly harmful if taken in very small doses. So, you can feed them bread from time to time, but make sure you do so cautiously. Making it a part of its daily diet can affect the squirrel's digestive system.
As long as you feed them with care and concern, those furry animals can be a great pleasure to have in your backyard.
If you decide to feed bread to the squirrels in your backyard or park, we recommend that you go through the list below. Keep yourself informed of what precautions to ensure that you don't risk hurting the tiny animals.
The bread should be soft
People tend to include toasted bread in feeding the squirrel. Contrary to some beliefs, toasting the bread will not make the bread easier to digest. Like the nuts' hard shells, toasted bread crumbs are incredibly hard to digest for squirrels and can put a lot of pressure on their stomach.
Make sure that you are feeding them bread that is still soft and untoasted. Softer bread would be easier for the squirrel to chew and eat.
Do not feed them too much bread
Squirrels do not have weak digestion. So, they can eat bread from time to time. But it is important to not disrupt their well-balanced diet. So, keep the bread feeding to a bare minimum. Do not give them more than 10 grams of bread per day.
What breads to avoid
Just because your bread is "organic" does not imply that it will be healthy for squirrels too. Not everyone will know the exact sugar or salt content in the different bread types. But it is necessary to be aware, so you can determine what bread will be best for your furry friends.
Following is the list that mentions the different bread products you should avoid feeding them:
- Sourdough – high salt content of 1.6 grams
- Garlic Bread – high on sodium and sugar content (3.7 grams)
- White Bread – high sugar content of 5 grams
- Raisin Bread – Raisins have an incredibly high sugar content of 59 grams
- Whole Grain Bread – High on sodium
- Banana Bread – One slice of banana bread contains the total carbohydrates of four slices of normal bread
- Cinnamon Bread – Low intake of dietary fiber and incredibly high sugar content of 25 grams
- Rye Bread – Rich in carbohydrates
- Potato Bread – Has as much sugar as found in a Twizzler chocolate bar
Avoid feeding the squirrels daily
Squirrels are always willing to eat bread, and if you start feeding them daily, they can become dependent on it. You need to avoid over-populating your place with squirrels that may also want to be fed now. People who have ended up feeding the squirrels daily had known to be bitten by them when they forgot to feed them again.
So not only can this affect their diet, but they can become vicious and wild towards you if you miss on feeding them.
Keep the feeding clean
Squirrels can be messy when they try to take away the bread or any other food for that matter. This can leave a trail of bread around your house. Other animals and pets might come and eat in your backyard or balcony. Moreover, it will become a messy ordeal to maintain the cleanliness every time you feed them.
So, it is recommended that when you are trying to feed bread to the squirrel, you keep it on a plate and in small pieces that they can carry in their mouth without dropping it all over the place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I feed bread to all squirrels?
Just like certain bread products are more harmful than others to squirrels, some squirrels cannot handle any bread at all. Baby squirrels are on a special diet for the first 12 weeks of their life. They can only have milk and no solids.
Eating bread for them can be as severe as life or death. If you see a baby squirrel that looks hungry, give them an electrolyte drink or call the wildlife emergency for proper care.
You can, however, feed bread to a grey or red squirrel. Both are common tree squirrels that can handle eating a small amount of bread.
What do I feed the squirrels if not bread?
There are plenty of other home foods that you can feed the squirrels. The most popular ones are nuts, seeds, and berries. They all have a high intake of dietary fiber, making it the perfect energy-rich food for their diet.
Can other animals eat leftover bread?
If there is no mold on the leftover, then yes. While squirrels and birds may not benefit from the bread, bigger animals like sheep and goats with a more advanced digestive system can handle leftover eating bread.
Final Thoughts
If the question was just, "Can Squirrels Eat Bread?" then you have a simple answer: yes, they can. But just because they can, does not mean they should.
Unlike what some might think, wild animals, including squirrels, do not require human feeding all the time.
According to The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), "wild animals have specialized diets, and they can become malnourished or die if fed the wrong foods. Also, animals cannot distinguish food from wrappers or foil and can get sick eating these items".
In months like during winter, feeding them some food can be a comfort source. But with little to no protein in bread, it is recommended to look at more viable options like seeds and nuts. It is especially well-received by the squirrels when you give them nuts that still have their shells – you get to see them go nuts on nuts!


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Everyone wants to know the quickest and best online resources for genealogy and history. I question why are you seeking fast answers? Lack of time and daily schedules seems to be the most popular answers. I understand more than you may realize. It seems that people assume that I work with Piedmont Trails all day and every day devoting my time and effort to the projects. I constantly surprise people who learn that I have a full-time regular job. I sometimes work over 40 hours a week. If I add my travel time back and forth, that would equal 11 to 12 hours a day. I have a family life and friends too. Yet, I find time to share my passion for history and genealogy with you. How do I do this?
Balance is the answer. I could not live without my planner notebook with me. A planned schedule keeps me on the right track, and I'm strict on myself to not waver or stray very far. I use my time wisely. A wasted minute is a minute forever gone. My lunchtime includes phone calls to various organizations on behalf of the projects, answering emails, or spending time with friends. The drive home may allow a stop at a cemetery or a library. Balance for every purpose is the answer.
I don't seek the fastest answers, nor do I rush my research. I value this portion of my life just as I value my marriage and home. Family is a treasure, and research is a treasure. You can't rush either one. My job is important to me because I can help many people, and this enriches my life. Each experience adds to the person I am. You can't rush that either. We all continue to grow and develop ourselves. Our goal is to be the best we can be and enjoy the journey. Take a moment and find balance in what you do; and what you seek. Don't waste one second of your journey. And certainly, don't look for the fastest route because you may miss what was waiting for you along the way.
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