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2019 Legislative Priorities
The West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce has established the following policy positions for the 2021 State Legislative Session that impact economic competitiveness and for our organization to further serve as the voice of business and promote a high quality of life for West Baton Rouge Parish. We will oppose and / or support legislation that impacts these policies. Click here to view.
Local Government
On the local level, West Baton Rouge Parish is governed by a parish council with President Riley Berthelot, Jr. at the helm. More about the Parish Council, can be found here. Additionally, West Baton Rouge Parish has three incorporated areas – Port Allen (Mayor Richard Lee), Brusly (Mayor Scot Rhodes), and Addis (Mayor David Toups) with local police departments. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department is responsible for law enforcement in all of the unincorporated areas.
State Government
Louisiana House District 18 – Major Thibaut
Louisiana House District 29 – Edmund Jordan
Louisiana Senate District 12 – Rick Ward, III
Louisiana Senate District 2 – Edward Price
Federal Government
US Congress District 6 – Garret Graves
US Congress District 2 – OPEN
U.S. Senator – John Kennedy
U.S. Senator – Bill Cassidy


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In response to today's nomination by Donald Trump of 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court, Equality California Executive Director Rick Zbur issued the following statement:
"Judge Gorsuch gained national attention for his opinions in two federal cases supporting an employer's right to refuse to pay for contraception as part of employee health coverage if doing so violates the employer's religious beliefs. That bodes ill for LGBT people who are facing an onslaught of laws sanctioning discrimination in the name of religious liberty.
Judge Gorsuch's opinions in prior cases such as Hobby Lobby leave us deeply concerned about his willingness to uphold laws protecting LGBT people from bias, not to mention protecting the separation of church and state. The stakes could not be higher. Gorsuch's hard-right ideology and zeal to dramatically expand religious exemptions poses an immediate threat to the advances that LGBT Americans have recently achieved.
These expansive exemptions on religious grounds are often the means by which anti-LGBT policies are framed, in a false narrative that Christians are persecuted for their religious beliefs. It appears that President Trump has embraced this narrative as he calls upon millions of evangelicals to defend conservative social values in an era of rapid change. Allowing exemptions from civil rights protections on other grounds would immediately be deemed absurd. After all, employers, including religiously affiliated contractors, are not allowed to discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, or disability, even when that employer has religious beliefs that advance such discrimination. There is no reason that the nation's civil rights protections should be any different for LGBT people.
If religious exemptions are expanded, millions of LGBT Americans could face profound discrimination in health care, public accommodations, and employment. The danger is clear, and so is Equality California's position: We oppose Neil Gorsuch's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court."
Equality California is the nation's largest statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization dedicated to creating a fair and just society. Our mission is to achieve and maintain full and lasting equality, acceptance, and social justice for all people in our diverse LGBT communities, inside and outside of California. Our mission includes advancing the health and well-being of LGBT Californians through direct healthcare service advocacy and education. Through electoral, advocacy, education and mobilization programs, we strive to create a broad and diverse alliance of LGBT people, educators, government officials, communities of color and faith, labor, business, and social justice communities to achieve our goals. www.eqca.org

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Precast concrete parts
Application areas: new constructions and basic renovation
Precast concrete parts have various benefits: high quality due to prefabricated manufacturing, possible multifunctionality and they can largely be installed irrespective of the weather.
Shortening construction times and increasing the durability of road pavements are paramount to guaranteeing the availability and durability of road infrastructure in the long term. Precast concrete elements demonstrate substantial benefits in this respect, such as high quality due to prefabricated manufacturing and possible multifunctionality (for example by integrating sewer manholes or lighting systems). Furthermore, compared to conventional concrete or asphalt methods, they can largely be installed irrespective of the weather.
The use of precast concrete parts for structural maintenance has been investigated in the past years in previous research projects. Based on the positive experiences achieved thus far in this field of application, the aim was to exploit the benefits of the technology and to adapt and further develop precast systems for new constructions and basic renovations. In this context, new coupling and connecting elements between the individual precast units were developed and tested, as well as height adjustment systems that are independent of existing possibilities. In addition to checking technical and practical feasibility, the design of relevant road surfaces with a dense and porous concrete texture was to be investigated in particular.
A further focus of the research project is the investigation and illustration of the novel height adjustment and coupling systems in finite element models - here for multi-line and possibly multi-column precast systems. These are furthermore to be iteratively developed and calibrated on the basis of measurement and material parameters determined by a monitoring on the demonstrator. A comparison of different types of pavements is additionally was planned: precast units on a gravel and on an asphalt base layer. In addition to comparative investigations of the load-bearing behaviour, this was also carried out with the aim of reducing the necessary amount of underfill material to a minimum.
The construction of a demonstrator with twelve precast elements was successfully completed in November 2017.
The investigation of the lateral force transmission of the different coupling systems is carried out by a defined mechanical stress by means of simulation of wheel rollovers (MLS30) in the joint area, the metrological determination of the load capacity development with the FWD-Falling Weight Deflectometer. These are planned up to and including 2019.
The main purpose of the demonstrator on the duraBASt site is to investigate the practical feasibility and to conduct an initial evaluation of the durability of precast systems with newly developed height adjustment and coupling systems for new constructions and basic renovations. It also represents the essential component of the scientific research, for example calibration of the FEM models and for putting the new technology into practice.


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We have been getting dumped on this winter with light fluffy powder, but that hasn't stopped us from taking on more difficult hikes. Breaking trail can be very tiring, but we got an early start, brought plenty of food and water, and worked our way up to the really challenging adventures. Esther via White Brook was going to be one of those challenges that we had to get ready for. Feeling good, feeling rested, and feeling inspired we scoped out a potential route on our topo map and made the early morning drive over to Wilmington to do it. We had been eyeballing White Brook and Esther for quite some time and we were mainly waiting for a perfect forecast of blue skies accompanied by the fresh white snow.
We started from the Atmospheric Science Research Center (ASRC) trailhead parking, which is the most popular route for Whiteface and Esther. We followed the normal hiking trail to the base of Marble Mountain where White Brook crosses the trail. We then used a secondary path that brought us past a small shed and at that point we crossed the brook and hit the open woods. The forest was fairly open with mostly hardwoods but the snow was super deep. Small saplings and a bit of dead-fall slowed the pace, but mostly it was covered by the base of deep snow. We actually moved along pretty well in the beginning, but we needed to cross the brook again and get onto the steeper slopes. Eventually we came across a well-defined game trail that was plowed down pretty well by the local deer population, even though narrow, we followed it for as long as we could, or at least until it didn't go in the direction we needed it to. I would say it lasted a good 1/2 mile as it meandered around on the steeper mountainside. The steeper slopes caused us to snowshoe on a side hill and that started to get old and tough on my ankles, so we opted to ascend a bit to a higher shelf.
Finding views on Esther
Eventually, we made our way back down to White Brook for a very short period of time. Actually, White Brook made its way back up to us, is a better way to look at it. As we walked along the brook, we looked at the opposite side and opted to hop back across it one more time to advance through more open terrain. While along this side of the brook we could see an attractive open slope high above us to our right, that was sure to gain us some stellar views, we went for it.
Incredibly this side of the brook was steeper than before, but with a break every few steps we reached the open hillside. The views were fantastic and they kept getting better as we climbed higher along the slope to the ridge. From here we had to push through the trees a bit to the base of what looked to be a very impressive cliff in the distance. It was remarkable, and tough to get around. We attempted the first spot we came to, but the rock was too slab-like and not holing snow and ice for grip, we couldn't get any purchase with our snowshoes. We traversed the side of the cliff to the left and tried a couple more spots to no avail. As Corenne advanced along the cliff I kept trying to climb, then I heard a bit of commotion. Come to find out she had failed multiple times to get up this one section and kept sliding back down; each time sliding further than the last and with more frustration. I scrambled up with a bit of trouble, and then helped Corenne find a better spot slightly further down near the trees. We finally got to the top, exhausted. This cliff top was constructed of a couple of smaller shelves with mind-blowing views.
Summit of Esther Mountain
We would summit by dark, but with the slow going in a few locations we had our doubts, we feared it would be a long hike out with head lamps. The forest was starting to get very thick and with the trees covered in fresh snow, it was going to take us a good hour to go the remaining third of a mile, I estimated, it ended up being closer to 90 minutes. The views were much less past this point, but an occasional outcropping gave us a bit of reward. At this point we didn't even stop to take pictures, we just pushed on. Snow falling from the trees, kept us cooled to the core, we couldn't stop for long for fear of getting a chill. We summited Esther with the unfortunate welcome of no views. The clouds were too low to allow for any, but we didn't hang around for long anyhow. The descent was a quick one, and we did make it back to the main trail for Whiteface before we had to break out the head lamps for the final section back to the car. We found it fortunate that someone had summited earlier that day, probably starting after us and finished already. Fortunately too, for us, it was a broken trail, which was easier to snowshoe and follow back to the trailhead; even breaking trail downhill can be tiring.
It was a great adventure, not one that I think I would attempt with much more snow or anytime in the near future. On a good note though, it was a very gratifying way to summit Esther. Interested in summiting Esther via White Brook or by trail, or maybe visiting Whiteface? Go to a local guide service to check out details. Maybe you want to see other big mountains? Pick up a guide book at a local bookshop and jump right in.


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If you follow me on Twitter, then you'll know from last weekend and the year prior about my love for Babymetal, a Japanese group joining heavy metal with pop idol music. Babymetal began their 2018 World Tour at the start of this month, beginning in the U.S. and moving onward to Europe. My husband and I opted to attend the Austin concert on May 10th, their second stop on the tour. We had seen them perform the previous year as a participant in Pain in the Grass and as an opener for Korn. This was our chance to finally see them as the headliner amid a crowd of fans just like us. I had always wanted to visit Austin, which would also be my first trip to the state of Texas. The combination of Babymetal, and the city's amazing music scene, food, and culture made this one of the most enjoyable and relaxing vacations we've taken.
The Concert
Austin's venue for Babymetal and opener Skyharbor was the still fresh Moody Theater, a 2011 space which holds approximately 100 concerts a year and is capable of seating 2,750 people. The downtown location is smack in the middle of a treasure trove of food, entertainment, and hotel options, and is easily the best music venue I have visited thus far. The theater's three stories and tiered seating ensures that almost every single seat shares a full view of the stage—the exception are the seats fully obstructed by standing columns, which in this case were not even available for purchase. We were in balcony seating, smack in the center and only a few rows from the lip.
When we first arrived early to the venue, we already had planned to get a bite to eat then stroll in before the opener. The line to enter already stretched fully around the block and then some. If you are not part of General Admission for the first level and pit, then there is no reason to line up early. Entering until just before the opener allows you to whisk yourself right through without having to wait. ACL's security also optimizes for volume and efficiency. Their bag checkers and hand held metal detector wands make quick work of clearing large numbers of attendees through a process other venues often make painful.
News about a missing member of the group had spread quickly following the first performance in Kansas City. Yui, one of the three faces of Babymetal, was nowhere to be seen or heard. Her absence was neither shared beforehand, nor explained at the concert or even immediately following. It wasn't until a huge outcry from attendees and fans that one news source was able to get official word of her absence for the U.S. tour and, very likely, Europe. While Kansas City's negative response brought down the energy of the concert, their disappointment was understandable. They had the unfortunate position of being the first on the tour to discover this news; every city afterward had time to cope and knew not to expect Yui. My husband and I endeavored to have fun no matter what, and to wish for a day when we can again see the group as a whole.
The concert started with a short set by Skyharbor. While I wouldn't say I'm a new fan of them as a group, I thought them likeable enough and well suited to the tour. It was clear almost everyone was here for Babymetal—the instant intermission hit and preparations were underway to reset the stage, the atmosphere became even more charged with excitement.
Set List (pulled from Reddit):
- In The Name Of
- Distortion
- New song ("Elevator Girl"?)
- New Su solo song ("Tattoo"??)
- Akatsuki
- Megitsune (with C&R)
- Gimme Chocolate
- Karate
- Road of Resistance
- The One (Legend S arrangement)
The performance was much as we've come to expect from the girls and the band; their energy could be felt to the back walls of the venue. They brimmed over with love for their music and fans, who responded in kind with nonstop cheers and chants.
The Goods
Every single level of Moody Theater has its own lounge area with bathrooms and a bar, so you don't need to worry about running up and down stairs. While the tour merchandise was only on the ground level, there were plenty of opportunities to head down and line up; we ended up going at the end of the concert when there wasn't an official line and customers were crammed up against people trying to exit the theater (don't do this). We walked away with two t-shirts—"Metal Sound" and "King of Darkness"—and a fox god Dad hat. The shirts we grabbed from their Korn tour have held up pretty well despite many washes, so I'm confident we'll get a lot of wear out of these new ones.
Final Thoughts
So here comes my criticism, which you should note as coming from someone who loves the band as a whole and these critiques in no way takes away from my continued appreciation for them.
As much as I had endeavored to enjoy the performance without Yui, her absence was unavoidable in the choice of songs and dances. Two girls filled in for her, bringing the total to four on stage with Su and Moa. They helped round out the routines, though Moametal often picked up the moves usually shared with Yui, going above and beyond to perform for two. Su-metal performed a number of solos, which did well to showcase just how much her voice has strengthened over these past years.
The concert ran a little under one hour, a grievance felt by almost everyone on this tour since the duration seemed like something easily remedied. Most Babymetal concerts include sections and songs by the Kami Band without the girls. This was not the case here. They did play some short sections, but I really wanted to hear them more and not only as an aside to the vocals. If the concert could have sprinkled two or three Kami songs throughout the set list, then the duration could have easily gone over an hour. "Heavy metal" is part of the genre, so why not indulge in it and show a bit more appreciation for the band members? I also wish Babymetal had performed "Headbanger," though they did include the majority of their most popular songs.
Then there was the pervading "Chosen Seven" that bookended the performance and gave us two new songs in the set list. They were accompanied by new outfits which look something like a cross between Egyptian gods and Roman soldiers, with a dash of Wonder Woman. This is to be expected, but I'm still on the fence on whether or not I like the style with its more monochrome scheme (black with gold accents) and headdresses. The updos have been replaced with long, loose hair held in place by wide headbands for an arguably more mature look.
Much has changed since the girls first came into the limelight in 2010. The girls are older now and I want to go with them as they grow and change. The "Chosen Seven" they keep hinting about concerns me since it makes me think new faces will switch out with the current members. I would rather see the three girls transform than see them replaced. If this means they break up and go their separate ways, then so be it. But I'll wait to see what this all really means and hope for the best.
By the time this post comes out, the girls will be on their way to Ohio for the Rock on the Range music festival. If you can, I encourage you to go and cheer on the girls and the rest of the bands. Babymetal begins their Europe tour in Germany on the first of June. If you're going to any of these concerts, do the group proud and yell out your support!
Let me know which Babymetal songs are your favorite!
Many thanks to both TWWK and Draggle for their Austin food recommendations. Your state's BBQ is out-of-this-world amazing.


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Vessels now waiting up to three weeks for Californian berth space, boxship queue surpasses 60
Sam ChambersSeptember 16, 2021
In what is increasingly becoming the year of the green dot for maritime reporters glued to MarineTraffic maps of Californian and Chinese anchorages, the plight of the Kimolos Trader and its crew highlights today's extraordinary global supply chain pressure better than most ships in operation today.
The 2,194 teu vessel is one 61 boxships in a record queue lining up along San Pedro Bay waiting for berth space to open up at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. The ship left Busan on August 11 and anchored in Californian waters on August 27 nearly three weeks ago – it still is not at the front of the unprecedented American vessel queue.
In a post on LinkedIn, Lars Jensen, CEO of container consultancy Vespucci Maritime, discussed the growing number of ships at anchor off southern California for a fortnight or more and the likely subsequent hit to supply chains in autumn.
"It is clear we should expect further blank sailings out of Asia in October as these vessels are not going to be able to make it back to meet their scheduled departures," Jensen wrote, advising shippers booking cargo for sensitive cargo on the transpacific for load in the coming weeks to double-check the vessel named for the journey versus the vessel names seen still lying idle outside California.
Jensen also warned that if extremely strong demand continues on the transpacific, carriers may elect to blank a few Asia-Europe sailings and instead temporarily let a few of those vessels make a trip across the Pacific before coming back to Asia and re-phasing them into the Asia-Europe network.
"Disruptions continue at every node in the supply chain," said Gene Seroka, executive director at the Port of Los Angeles, in an operational update yesterday.
Containers are waiting on Port of Los Angeles docks a peak of six days for truck pickup, Seroka said. Containers on chassis are waiting 8.5 days on the street for warehouse space or to be returned empty to the port. There are nearly 8,000 containers ready to be moved by train, with the wait clocking in at 11.7 days, Seroka said.
Also speaking to reporters yesterday was Ed Desmond, the executive vice president of the Toy Association, who reminded the American public of something Seroka has been warning about a lot in recent weeks.
"Get out and buy toys now. If you see toys you think the kids are going to want for Christmas, pick them up now and tuck them away to make sure you have them. Right now, stores have a pretty healthy supply. We just don't know what's going to happen when we get down the road closer to Christmas," the toy executive warned.
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Speaking about the current extreme supply chain crunch yesterday as a keynote during London International Shipping Week, Søren Toft, the CEO of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world's second largest containerline, discussed the massive growth in US demand, citing a 33% increase in imports from Asia into the US in the first seven months of the year. MSC has been moving 12 months' worth of goods within an eight-month timeframe, Toft revealed, telling delegates: "Supply chains are not built for such massive changes."
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THE NEW CAMPAIGN FOR TOURISM IN BARCELONA – It's always interesting to see how this city continues to transform…
How will Barcelona change and adapt after being hit hard by the lack of tourists due to the pandemic? A big part of Barcelona is the tourism industry – and even with the love-hate relationship it can have with this topic, it is clear that Barcelona (and the rest of Spain) will need to recover it. For this reason, I am so curious to see how the city will evolve… And then I saw this campaign today! With the restrictions seemingly likely to open up much more for Summer, this is going to be a challenge that this campaign is embracing.
Some articles that share more…
Turisme de Barcelona has launched the first campaign since the outbreak of the pandemic (and, in fact, since 2016) to attract Spanish and European visitors to the city. "Barcelona like never before" is the title of the campaign, which is based on a video by the poet and video artist Dani Orviz , who claims Barcelona as "one of the best urban destinations in the world". The campaign seeks to attract the eyes of tourists to "rediscover the city after confinement . "
The campaign presented this Monday wants to highlight the quality of life in Barcelona, with aspects such as creativity, innovation, gastronomy or cultural life, but also sustainability and rest. Common scenarios appear, such as the Boquería Market, a skater in the Macba, the beach, the Rambla, gastronomy, fresh products, popular culture (the castles), shopping, concerts, hands that, if not Rosalía's, remind you of it, Park Güell … but also less known or recognizable squares or green spaces. And "with the cleanest sky in time," the voice boasts.
I have to say, after the tough year we have been going through, I am super optimistic that Barcelona is going to recover. Spring is in the air and there is a lot of promise for the Summer of 2021.
Keep up-to-date on the safety & restrictions in Barcelona
If you are thinking of coming, it is always important to get recent updates as to what restrictions there are for travelling here, what safety measures to take and what to expect when you are in Barcelona.


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(Feb 1, 2021 / Dec 11th 2020. Nuclear War Now! Productions)
StarGazer, from Adelaide, Australia, do not only share their name with one of the best tunes ever written, but they have also released an extremely strong contender for all the self respecting Album of the Year list makers out there. Yes, it may be early days as far as things go time wise, but damn this album is something wonderfully special. It really is something we feel everybody should check out right now and have a listen to if they have not already. A very worthy choice as the Album of the Month for The Metal Wanderlust.
The TMW Staff had a chat about it:
PCO: "Well, this album was quite a positive surprise indeed! The Great Mack kept telling me about it and when I eventually checked it out my mind was blown! As a sucker for everything Hellwitch, Cynic, Death and Atheist related, I was lured into this album faster than one could say syzygial miscreancy!"
Your Grouchy Friend: "As a player of plenty of fretless bass, Your Grouchy Friend was salivating at this album from the very first listen. The bass rides high in the mix, it glows with lovely technique… this is a bass player's delight. The prog arrangements feel as though they could be from the seventies in certain moments, but the overall package is irresistibly blackened. Such wondrous flavor. Suddenly it sounds like a review for char grilled chicken?! Seriously, this rips – if you're partial to your bass sans frets, it rips more."
PCO: "Your Grouchy Friend has a point there! In our age where we don't really get great bass lines too often (and when the bass players are reduced to second second guitarists usually) this album is pure ear candy for the bass oriented. From start to finish, sheer perfection!"
VUK: "First of all, if you're a bass player, be careful with this one. You might shit yourself. Secondly, if you're a guitarist who lives or dies by the quality of the riff, these songs will sustain you for quite some time. And if you're a drummer, aside from the fact that you're probably annoying as hell at band practice because you can't stop banging on shit for thirty seconds, well… you'll love this album, but you're probably still a wanker. I don't make the rules. You chose the instrument. Deal with it. Jokes aside, "Psychic Secretions" just kills, and from every imaginable angle. Multifaceted as hell. A glorious record."
Rotnoxnatl: "A few weeks back as I was attempting to catch up on emails from The Great Mack and VUK and actually LISTEN to some of the voluminous amounts of great music they were sending me, I put on "Psychic Secretions" from StarGazer. Holy shit, is this thing brilliant and just what I wanted to hear! Being a bass player (although, I don't play my fretless often enough), I was immediately hooked. Is Blackened Prog Death Metal a genre? If it wasn't, then it is now. I'm sure for some, the bass being more out front than on most recordings might be off-putting, but I love the mix on this album.
The fantastic bass lines of The Great Righteous Destroyer will do just that – righteously destroy you! At times, I would swear that he's playing two basses at the same time, with these glorious chords shattering your eardrums. What's that? There are drums and guitars on this album? Yeah, and they're pretty fucking awesome too. I especially like the very classical breakdown in "Star Vassal" from the guitar side. And Khronomancer certainly keeps the magical time clock ticking in every time signature you can think of. But the star of the show is the bass, and that's just fine with me."
PCO: "The only thing that I am really, really disappointed with the album is the somewhat confusing release policy surrounding it. There was a vinyl version out via Nuclear War Now! in December 2020 and the rest CD, Digital released in 2021. This will make list freaks, like your old hairy ears here, scratch our heads in confusion. After all, as it is what it is, this is basically a 2020 release. Sucks balls, as I was really eager to call this a top 2021 album."
The Great Mack: "I'll leave all the technical Jargon to the experts about fretless bass and other fish that don't need to worry about things (I can catch bass, just haven't figured out how to play one yet). I first found out about StarGazer when I was introduced to Cauldron Black Ram by a mate of mine from the Aussie band Hellbringer. CBR's mix of grunty off kilter nastiness had me obsessed, and when he casually mentioned some of the members (The Great Righteous Destroyer – aka a certain Mr. Damon Good and The Serpent Inquisitor – also known as Denny Blake) may also be in a few other bands, I was all ears..
So down the good road of Heavy Metal we skipped hand in hand, and of course one of the destinations was the very band we are talking about and their album "A Merging to the Boundless" (2014). Amazed I was. The ability of these fine chaps to twist the mind and make every instrument they touch produce tunes of such excellence was instantly on display. And to make things a little quicker, have they kept form since then? That's one big giant fuck yes from yours truly. "Psychic Secretions" contains an absolute wealth of superb musicianship, in every single aspect on display. Moments of sheer beauty melt into moments of sheer terror. So many different styles all thrown into the mix, one minute a Maiden – esque guitar line and bass run, the next Glen Benton would be checking his nappy. I shit you not (pardon the pun haha..)
Absolute magnificence, and I figure seeing as it was released in 2021 as well, it is more than up for the running in this years lists! I only wish I had more time to explain just how good this is. Let us leave the last thought to our mate Rot."
Rotnoxnatl: "After playing it three more times in the headphones while at work, all I can say are two things. First, I need to go explore their back catalog since this was my intro to the band and second, BUY IT!"
Our buddy Rot pretty much nailed it in there. Buy it! You will not be disappointed. Included last below is a link a to an Aussie distributor so you don't get murdered by postage if you are, like a lot of us, based Down Under!


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Xenia, Ohio (May 18, 2018) – Industrial Property Brokers Principal Tim Echemann, SIOR, CCIM, announced that his firm has helped sell an industrial building in Xenia, OH for $775,000.
Echemann represented the seller in the transaction, Larry Laymaster. The buyer was 1332 Burnett Drive LLC. The building address is 1332 Burnett Drive in Xenia. The property was formerly associated with Plastic Blast, electric motor store Ez Scoot and Laymaster Services.
The purchase is an expansion for the buyer, Reptiles by Mack, which occupies a building next door and wholesales reptiles throughout the U.S.
Since 1985 Reptiles by Mack has been keeping and breeding reptiles which are sold as pets. The business is one of the world's largest breeding facilities, specializing in captive bred Leopard Geckos, Crested Geckos, Bearded Dragons, Corn Snakes, King Snakes, Milk Snakes, Ball Pythons and much more.
According to public records, the building last sold in 1996 and sits on 1.4 acres. The property is neighbored by several other industrial buildings, including National Carton & Coating Company, Varvel Performance and Automotive Repair and Superion Inc.
About Industrial Property Brokers
Industrial Property Brokers (IPB) is a premier full service real estate company offering sales, leasing, investment analysis, tenant representation, corporate services and property management throughout Western Ohio and Eastern Indiana. The firm specializes in secondary (Dayton, Columbus, Toledo, others) and tertiary markets in both states and currently has over 50 properties listed for sale or lease. The firm is affiliated with The Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS® (SIOR) and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM). To learn more see www.ipbindustrial.com or call 937.492.4423.
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The hours that followed the early-morning catastrophe in New York City, Pennsylvania and Washington DC, were numbing and surreal. There was no way to absorb what had happened and the impact it would have on the people, both at the sites of the air crashes and with their families and friends. As we slowly absorbed the act of terrorism, we watched our city respond beyond anyone's expectations.
At any given time there can be 50,000 people in the twin towers that collapsed shortly after the planes crashed.
Manhattan truly became an isolated island as every entrance to the area was closed. People walked the bridges to get home, sometimes walking for hours.
Rescue people cause from all over and the scene slowly unfolded with the hard facts. Sixty-two nations lost people in this attack. The air was filled with thick, acrid smoke and white ash, with much fear and anxiety sensed by all. Stories of great heroism filled the media and the strength of the rescuers continues without hesitation. At our center, some of the nurses volunteered at the site. There was an outdoor operating room set up for 2500 of the "walking wounded" and a ferry boat used as a large ambulance to take people across the river to other hospitals. As the days have passed, people are searching for ways to assist and help others. The churches are filled for services and strangers are talking to strangers the way neighbors do. We have been able to set up counseling services for both the staff and our neighbors, and we have shared in interfaith activities.
Along with smaller prayer services at our center, we planned with the families a prayer vigil that would take us to the police and fire departments in the neighborhood, where both groups suffered loss of life. The word spread quickly and over 300 people joined us. The Flower Growers of Mexico and South America asked if they share this effort with us and provided beautiful flowers in memory of their loved ones lost.
We began with a gathering in the nearby church, then walked through East Harlem to the police station. It is blockaded within two blocks to prevent anyone entering for security reasons, but when they maw us, they opened the way. The police joined us in prayer, we erected a small shrine and left our flowers, and then they provided us with a police escort to the fire department. The crowd was so big they feared for our safety walking along busy avenues at evening traffic time. Again we were warmly received by these public service people, who were moved to tears at our expression of gratitude for their lives, so willing to help others.
The New York City fire department lost 337 men in the rescue when the buildings came down, and the police nearly 40 We ended our service in another nearby parish church where the children expressed what had happened and what they hope for.
Now we begin the huge task of peace-building.
Our deepest prayer is that there will be world wisdom to seek justice without
any danger to the innocent and countries as a whole. We also have been
humbled by this experience which has brought us to our knees, and as we
rise, we pray that together we can understand and recognize how we all
participate in those acts which foster the possibility of terrorism to
become a reality. Only then will we be able to seek to live peaceful and
just lives. This hope has surfaced over and over as we listen and speak
to our families, friends and neighbors.
We have been overwhelmed by the response from so many LSA communities from many countries. We are grateful for your thoughts, concern and prayers, and we join you in great hope that we will all live in the peace of God in this wonderful creation we treasure more each day
Susanne Lachapelle
from the Pain de Chez Nous
no. 10
18 October 2001


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Using an essay service for your work can be very helpful, but there are downsides. You should keep your eyes open when doing it. This pros and cons essay should give you some idea of the pros and cons of essay sites. Hopefully it helps you decide what to do.
You Will Save Lots of Time
This is the major pro in essay writing services. No matter if you are working on a term paper or a movie review essay, they save you time.
Education is not keeping up with modern times. More and more students are finding that they have less time to study. This is where writing services come in. They offer help to overwhelmed students through their services.
An essay writing service can be very helpful to you if you have three essays to write, but not enough time. You can place an order with the writing site of your choice, and ta-da! You now have more time to work on two essays, instead of having to stretch to do all three.
You will save so much time by using an essay service. It can take a lot of stress out of the college experience. Essay writing services are there for when you need them. If you are running out of time, consider turning to them.
You Can Set Up any Deadline you Need
One of the most widely known writing pros for writing sites concerns deadlines.
Essay writing services pride themselves on being able to meet any deadline, within reason. They will normally specify that they can meet anything from long deadlines, to very short ones. These will either be three or one hours. It depends on the type of work you need, of course. Most sites will be able to handle whatever work you have in a very short space of time.
This is very good for anyone who has short deadlines. Maybe you have forgotten something. May you just get the work that day, and you don't have time for it. Writing services will turn it around for you in the time of your choosing.
It doesn't just work for short deadlines, of course. You can set up a long deadline at the start of your term. Then you can simply leave the writing service alone, and concentrate on your other work.
Smooth Communication Guaranteed
All writing services have an administrative wing. They are the ones you will get in touch with at first, and who help you place an order. One of the big essay pros in essay writing services is fast communication.
Do you worry that you will miss the chance to get in touch because of time zones? You shouldn't. Good writing sites make sure to have people available at any time of day or night. This means they are available for anybody who needs to speak to them.
The writers are also easy to get in touch with. Several sites will set up a specific emailing chain for a writer and their client. That way, the writer and client can email about the fine details of the work.
Writing services spend a lot of time on their communication skills. It is the first point of contact for a lot of clients. Good communication is what persuades a lot of potential clients to stay.
You Will Have to Spend Money
If you use an essay writing service, you will need to pay for the essay. Good essay sites aren't cheap! Even if you find a site which offers a discount for first time users, it can still be very pricey. Remember what you are paying for when you use these sites. Specialised writers, research time, and sometimes fast turnaround times. A lot goes into writing one of these essays for you.
This is the major downside of essay sites. They will cost you money, and many students don't have a lot of money. You can always try and reduce the amount of money that you will pay. You can try and find ways to reduce your overall payment. You can get a long deadline, refuse any perks like having your work skip to the front of the queue. Unfortunately, there will still be an invoice at the end of the process with your name on it.
Risk of Plagiarism
There is a huge risk of plagiarism when it comes to writing sites. Yes, the better ones make sure to talk about their approach to plagiarism prevention. But how do you know it is true? You don't know what their process is actually like. The site could potentially be creating your essay from bits of other essays. Unless you check, you'll never know.
This should come up in any pros and cons paper. Plagiarism is a huge problem – your entire academic career can be ended by it. So you should avoid it as much as possible.
When you are writing, then you can control what goes into your paper. You know your sources, and you can check the work afterwards. When you use a writing site, you don't have these advantages. You can check what is in the essay afterwards, but that only goes so far. Essay sites are supposed to write the work for you. What is the point if you need to rewrite it yourself.
You Will Need To Learn the Topic Anyway
CustomEssayOrder.com and other sites have perfected their ordering system. They ask all their clients to give as much information as possible when ordering.
To make sure that the writing service knows what to write, you need to give them good instructions. To do that, you need to know what you are talking about. You will need to do some research of your own.
To get a good essay from a service, you will need to do your own research anyway. You might think that you can get away with doing the bare minimum. What happens when you get the essay back and it isn't what you wanted? It is still an essay that fits your overall criteria, it just isn't what you wanted. What do you do?
Research is one of the biggest time sinks in the essay writing process. If you need to do research anyway, why use a writing service?
What Will You Decide?
Now that you know the writing pros and cons, what will you do? You may decide that it is worth it. You may decide that it is not worth it. Everything has a downside – remember that. Writing sites are no exception to that. Good luck whatever you end up deciding.


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Prepare for Your Trip to Oman
There are plenty of options available for easy travel through the Sultanate – perfect for travellers looking to explore the country's unique culture, amazing nature, authentic heritage and great food.
1. Visa requirements
Documentation and entry conditions differ between countries. While in most cases a Tourist Visa can be procured on arrival, obtaining the appropriate visa prior to travelling is highly recommended. To apply for an e-visa and for more information on the different types of visas available and countries permitted to purchase a visa on arrival, please visit the Royal Oman Police website.
Oman is just seven hours' direct flight from many European and Asian cities, and connected to North and South America, Australia and Africa by direct flights or short transfers from neighbouring gulf states.
The Sultanate's prominent location at the tip of the Arabian Peninsula makes the country easily accessible by land, sea and air. The country has four primary airports located in Muscat, Salalah, Duqm and Khasab.
Oman Air is the national carrier of the Sultanate and is based at Muscat International Airport. In addition to Oman Air, there are several airlines that operate direct flights to Oman on a daily basis, including low-cost carrier Salam Air.
For overland travel, the Sultanate shares its borders with UAE, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. There are five land-based border crossings. These are: Alwajajah – the border with the Emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE); Wadi Al Jizi – the border with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain in the UAE; Hafit – another border with the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (Al Ain) in the UAE; Khatmat Milaha – the border with the Emirate of Sharjah in the UAE; Tibat – the border with the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE.
Sea travel is growing in popularity with various luxury cruise liners regularly calling port at the Sultanate. There are five sea ports in total, with two – The Salalah Port and The Sultan Qaboos Port / Muscat – accommodating cruise liners.
3. How to get around in oman
Here are plenty of options available for easy travel through the Sultanate – perfect for travellers looking to explore the country's unique culture, amazing nature, authentic heritage and great food. For some harder to reach locations, guided tours can easily be arranged by one of the listed travel agents or tour operators.
4. travel advice
Oman is one of the safest and most relaxing countries to visit and is home to some of the most welcoming people in the world. Here are a few helpful pointers and tips to help you make the most of your visit to the Sultanate and gain a better understanding of the country's culture, customs and laws.


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Amid the ongoing wave of crypto euphoria, leading crypto exchange Bitrue (BTR) has announced the launch of its own VC foundation.
A $50,000,000 fund announced by Bitrue (BTR)
According to a press release shared with U.Today by Bitrue (BTR) team, it has launched Bitrue's VC fund to support early-stage products. The initial amount of funding secured for this project is $50 million.
Out of this massive sum, 70 percent will be offered in the Tether (USDT) stablecoin while the remaining 30 percent will be stored in Bitrue's core utility asset Bitrue Coin (BTR).
Adam O'Neill, chief marketing officer at Bitrue, noted that all applications would be reviewed thoroughly to pick only the most promising and valuable concepts:
At Bitrue we believe that a rising tide lifts all boats, so we want to do all that we can to support budding teams that need financial help to realize their full potential. We will be carefully selecting projects that we deem have an appreciable chance of becoming successful or have some form of significant value. In this way we hope that more entrepreneurs will be able to change the world through blockchain technology
All project should pitch their ideas to Bitrue (BTR) managers and engineers. Then, exchange representatives will contact the game-changing teams to discuss the collaboration.
Applicants are welcomed until 2024
As per the introductory announcement by the team, the applications will be open for three years.
Crypto exchange Bitrue (BTR) is well-known for its focus on managing a strong and passionate community. Recently, it launched exclusive 'liquidity mining' instruments for BTR holders.
Also, Bitrue (BTR) made an exciting announcement for the XRP Army about the listing of the first-ever DOGE/XRP pair. This addition resulted in a huge inflow of liquidity for the Dogecoin (DOGE) market.


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Washington — Nearly a year after Hurricane Sandy slammed into Connecticut, the super storm's victims can apply for grants, in the amounts of between $10,000 and $150,000, to repair and fortify their homes.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy Friday said Sandy-hit homeowners can apply for assistance through the state's "Connecticut Recovers" website.
The money for the grants was made available to the state by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which awarded Connecticut $72 million in Community Development Block Grants.
Homeowners in Fairfield, New London, New Haven and Middlesex counties and the Mashantucket Pequot tribe are eligible.
But only damage to primary residences will be considered, and the grants will cover only those expenses not covered by insurance, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or any other sources of funding.
Specific work that is eligible includes:
- Structural repair or replacement of damaged property;
- Cost-effective energy measures and improvements needed to meet HUD Section 8 standards;
- Lead-based paint abatement, asbestos abatement, handicapped accessibility for special needs;
- Mitigation assistance to elevate homes and/or reduce the risk for future disasters;
- Some appliances.
Evonne Klein, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Housing, said her agency will open intake centers in the four eligible counties in the next month to assist homeowners with the application process.
"However, we know the need for these funds is critical," Klein said. "In the meantime, people can go to the state's recovery website (http://www.ct.gov/ctrecovers/site/default.asp) or the housing department's site and start the application process immediately."


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Pulpal therapy (Pulpotomy or Pulpectomy) is a paediatric dental treatment used to treat and preserve a child's natural tooth that has been affected by an injury or tooth decay.
The pulp is soft tissue located inside the teeth. When a tooth becomes damaged or decayed, the pulp may be exposed to bacteria, causing infection and pain. Rather than extract the tooth entirely, the infected pulp may be removed and replaced with a filler that prevents bacteria from further damaging the tooth.
Having pulp therapy done on a tooth is the treatment of choice to save a tooth that otherwise would die and have to be removed. Many patients believe that removing a tooth that has problems is the solution, but what they do not realize is that extracting (pulling) a tooth may ultimately be costly and cause significant problems with space maintenance for permanent teeth.
Pulp treatment is highly successful and usually lasts the lifetime of the baby tooth, although on occasion, a tooth will have to be extracted due to new or recurrent infections.
Only our paediatric team can diagnose a diseased tooth for your child. However, an infected pulp may cause certain symptoms in a child, such as a chronic or a frequent toothache, pain, swelling and sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures.
Pulpal therapy requires removal of disease pulp within the tooth. Though pulp therapy does affect the appearance of the natural teeth, it is not noticeable when capped with a dental crown. We at Therapeuo use dental crowns to cap treated teeth not only for cosmetic purposes but also to help prevent future tooth damage or fracture. These crowns may be either metallic or tooth coloured. Call us for a consultation regarding which crown would benefit your child further following pulpal therapy.
Initially, the treatment site will be numbed to prevent patient discomfort. The diseased pulp is carefully removed, whether in part or in whole. The canals inside the tooth are cleaned and filled with a therapeutic material. Finally, the tooth is capped with a dental crown to protect it and provide a discreet appearance.
Our Paediatric Team uses pulp therapy to treat both primary and permanent teeth? Saving the 'baby teeth' is important for the long-term oral health of a child. When a primary tooth is extracted prematurely, the neighbouring teeth may become crowded and future permanent teeth may emerge with poor alignment (leading to further treatment with braces). Pulp therapy helps ensure an infected primary tooth remains intact until it naturally falls out.


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Amid the pandemic COVID-19 waves, restaurants are occupying the frontline in the food chain. Hygienic and social distancing rules directly reflected in the restaurants to switch as takeout shops. After a long haul of COVID-19 pandemic wave, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) instructed guidance and best practices to reopen the restaurant business.
Most of the countries have permitted to reopen restaurants with necessary precautions and following COVID-19 guidance.
Reopening guidance for the restaurant industry
The National Restaurant Association and other industry representatives developed a set of guidelines to help restaurants by reopening in the not yet completed pandemic wave manner. The NRA guidelines emphasize the following practices in restaurants:
- Food safety
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Employee health monitoring and personal hygiene
- Social distancing
The first three are well-known, and mostly all are followed to ensure customer satisfaction and to deliver the best products. The detailed guidelines are available at the National Restaurant Association – COVID-19 response guide. However, the new term "Social distancing in restaurants" is a stunning factor and owners were fuzzy about how to follow it easily.
Social distancing at restaurants during COVID-19
The most general suggestion from CDC are:
1. Floor plans to remain at least six feet apart from the customers
2. Physical barriers such as sneeze guards and partitions at cash registers
3. Providing hand sanitizers
Social distancing at restaurants in South Korea
South Korea, this country, is always following an excellent strategy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic wave. Mostly they had good results.
Aiming the "social distancing at restaurants," they had come up with a new idea.
They executed a partition plan in the food table. Such implementation of partition in the food table ensures the restriction in each customer's contact with other customers.
The photograph depicts the implemented partition in the entire restaurant table to promote the social distancing at the food table.
How to build a partition in the food table?
Most of the restaurants struggle to develop a floor plan and seat arrangements to maintain six feet distance according to the CDC temporary regulations due to COVID-19.
How did South Koreans develop partitions in the food table?
They had simple recyclable cardboard arranged according to the partition size and table arrangements to separate the customers. Recyclable cardboard can be a simple solution.
Follow the steps to make cardboard partitions:
1. Buy cardboard according to the length of the table
2. Here I considered a table with six feet long and five feet width
3. Two cardboards (one with 6 feet length, one with 5 feet length)
4. Height is up to your wish (usually 2 feet is enough to avoid the contact with others)
5. Cut the cardboard as shown in the below figures (dotted line)
6. Connect the two cardboards through the cut marks
Now, you have the simple cardboard partition for your food table.
Making this partition, you are ensuring the social distance policy at your restaurant.
I hope you had an idea to make partitions and guidance to reopen the restaurant business. Enjoy your business and satisfy the customers by providing a safe atmosphere.


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Scott Kruger, M.D., FACP, Medical Director
Medical Oncology
Medical Director
Primary Location
Hampton (CarePlex)
3000 Coliseum Drive, Suite 104
Hampton, VA 23666
Medical Oncology / Hematology:
(757) 827-9400
Radiation Oncology:
(757) 827-2430
Secondary Location
Newport News (Port Warwick III)
1051 Loftis Boulevard, Suite 100
Newport News, VA 23606
Medical Oncology / Hematology:
(757) 873-9400
Medical School
Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA
Internal Medicine - Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Hematology-Oncology - Letterman Army Medical Center
Board Certification
- Medical Oncology
- Hematology
- Internal Medicine
Dr. Kruger is an Alpha Omega Alpha graduate of LaSalle University and Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He then went on to serve in the United States Army where he completed his internship and Internal Medicine residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C. He completed his fellowship training in Hematology-Oncology at Letterman Army Medical Center and a visiting fellowship in bone marrow transplant at the Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
Dr. Kruger is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology. He has served on numerous committees in both the U.S. and Europe, and has been awarded both military and civilian honors which include: the Meritorious Service Medal (twice), Army Achievement Medal, the Commander's Award for Excellence, and the National Red Cross Volunteer Award.
Dr. Kruger has also been involved in clinical trials and research and has developed numerous presentations. Dr. Kruger is an active member on the Boards of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, US Oncology P&T committee where he serves as the chairman of the pharmacy subcommittee as well as the chairman for the Institutional Review Board for the Eastern Virginia Medical School.


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Job Description
The position is responsible for facilitating the growth of the Robotic Process Automation and AI Chatbot business by playing a leading role in generating a sales pipeline, qualifying the opportunities and successfully closing orders. This role is both client facing and technical.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
Digital Sales / Marketing qualification is an added advantage
Minimum of (5) years relevant experience in IT Sales
Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close.
Demonstrable experience in developing client-focused, differentiated and achievable solutions
Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level.
Proven ability to articulate the distinct aspects of products and services and position them against competitors
Must have proven track record of selling IT solutions.
Revenue Generation
Achieve sales targets for revenue, profitability and sales growth in the assigned territory.
Drive sales order booking
Monitor revenue performance for the company in coordination with country director and account executives in the country and own a win-win approach.
Sales Plan and Target Execution
Accountable for owning sales plans in the Country ensuring sales targets and accounts are met and closed consistently.
Implementing an effective sales pipeline and lead tracking process to maximize on conversion rate.
Responsible for researching, prospecting, and qualifying leads before engaging in a business proposal.
Relationship and Partnership management
Use an existing network of industry contacts to generate new business
Build effective partnerships internally and externally to drive business and position Techno Brain in the market.
Identifying and reporting on business opportunities in target markets
Reporting and Customer management
Write reports and make presentations to customers and senior management as assigned
Budget consolidation and presentation
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May Newsletter
With less than 70 days till the start of the London 2012 Olympic games and the growing publicity around it, there has been many positive comments about last months newsletter. This month we focus on Innovation, as May is Innovation month and you may have seen a range of festivals around the country organised to promote Innovation.
This is a busy month for us with Damian speaking at three events in Newcastle, Brisbane and the Gold Coast all as part of Innovation month.
Make May the month to re-member how to be more Innovative and Creative.
Damain and the MindStore Australia Team
How to Harness your creative and innovative Mind
Creativity is often mentioned in the same breath as Innovation.
We know from research that we are at our most creative when we are relaxed. Think about the great ideas you have when you first wake up from sleep, or when you are out walking the dog, or mowing the lawn. The secret is to be able to access that relaxed state of mind at any time of the day when required. At MindStore we call that relaxed state, the Alpha state. You may have heard athletes refer to it as the Zone, or being in the Zone. We have tools and techniques which you can use to access this alpha state to improve your creative thinking.
Innovative thoughts also come from being in that relaxed state of mind. Think of the opposite state, when you are answering two phones, deadlines are approaching, you can feel your stress levels going through the roof!. You haven't had anything to eat since breakfast, you have a growing to do list and you feel hot and bothered. You may have heard people say " I cannot hear myself think!
Do you think they can be creative or innovative in this type of environment?
Absolutely not.
Here's a thought: When was the last time you made sand castles? When was the last time you used coloured pens to draw or sketch?
What's that got to do with anything, you might say? Well we know kids love making sand castles, they also love colouring in or playing in cardboard boxes. It is because they are creative and innovative at that age.
The shame for us adults is that we don't lose that ability, we are educated to curtail our creativity. We all have the ability to be amazingly creative and innovative. If you don't believe me find Betty Edwards book " Drawing on the right side of the Brain" buy it and read it, you will create a drawing or painting you are so proud of you will frame it. I know because I did. So did Fiona and she took Art at high school!
Like so many things in life, the changes that are required start with you. You need to want to, to have the desire, determination and belief to keep going in the face of challenges, to focus on being innovative when you need to develop solutions.
Re-member: we all have an amazing capacity for creativity and innovation we just need to DARE yourself to access it and unleash our potential.
May May be Innovative for you too!


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North Carolina Quarter Horses
Welcome to Circle B Farm, located in central North Carolina. We breed and raise registered Quarter Horses. We have been breeding and raising Quarter Horses for over 25 years and strive to produce good quality horses that are a pleasure to own, show and ride.
Our Quarter Horses make good prospects for Western
Pleasure, Halter, Performance or Trail Riding Horses.Our
band of broodmares come from top bloodlines and produce some of
the best quarter horses you can find.
We also stand three Quarter Horse Stallions. All of our stallions have sound minds, great dispositions and correct conformation and bone structure. Our stallions are doubled registered with AQHA and Foundation Quarter Horse Registry.
We would like to acknowledge the passing of Dr. Cecil Brown's this spring. May his farm and horses live on in his name.


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The ruler that comes to rule as a citizen-ruler by virtu will be more successful than a ruler that comes to power by other means. According to Machiavelli, a citizen-ruler is one that comes to rule solely on the basis of his own abilities or virtu. He has done and will continue to do whatever it takes to continue his rule. There are many differences between a ruler that acquires power through virtu and a ruler that acquires power through other means such as heredity or ecclesiastical rule. There are also many difficulties that are prone to a ruler of virtu that do not affect rulers that acquire power through other means.
The ruler that acquires his power by virtu is very different that a ruler that comes to means by heredity. A ruler that comes to rule by heredity does not have to live up to such expectations as other rulers. The people see a heredity ruler as a figurehead. There is no need for a heredity ruler to possess any great talent, skill or education. The people expect that this ruler was merely lucky by his birthright. Much of this is the same for a ruler that is an ecclesiastical ruler. The only real pressure of the ecclesiastical ruler is to put up a front of goodness and holiness. Machiavelli says about the ecclesiastical states, "These have developed to such a pitch of strength they can support their rulers in power no matter how they live and behave." A ruler who acquires his power through his own virtu is very different from the other rulers described. A ruler of virtu has to be a true ruler of the people, since he depends on their support for his appointments. For a ruler of virtu to receive the full support of his people he must learn how to make his people love him, but at the same time fear him.
There are many difficulties that are endemic to the ruler of virtu. For example, if he loses the support of his populace he could be overthrown. Machiavelli states, "If the masses are opposed to you, you can never be secure, for there are too many of them." This would typically not happen to another ruler. A ruler of virtu has to be much more concerned with getting the support of the populace. Machiavelli also states, "Anyone who becomes ruler with the support of the populace ought to ensure he keeps their support; which will not be difficult, for all they ask is not to be oppressed." To be a successful ruler of virtu, one must correctly establish his power by violent or non-violent means. "And since people, when they are well-treated by someone whom they expected to treat them badly, feel all the more obliged to their benefactor, he will find that the populace will quickly become better inclined towards him than if he has come to power with their support."
I think that there is a guarantee that a ruler of virtu will be more successful than a ruler that comes to power by any other means. A ruler of virtu has not had his power simply given to him, he has had to work very hard for it. A heredity ruler might simply take for granted his power, but a ruler of virtu has had to strive and sacrifice for his power and is intent on becoming a successful ruler. Also, a ruler of virtu can have his power easily taken away if he does not win over the affections of the populace. This entails that a ruler of virtu that has come to power on the basis of his own abilities will work everyday to ensure that he does not lose his power.
In conclusion, it seems apparent that ruler who comes to power by his own virtu will be a much more successful ruler than one that comes to rule by some other means such as heredity or ecclesiastical rule. The differences between a virtu ruler and other rulers are certain to point out that the virtu ruler is more inclined to be a better ruler and will be more liked by the populace. Even though the virtu ruler will encounter many more difficulties than another ruler will, it is certain that his determination and own abilities will make him the better ruler. Machiavelli says, "So a wise ruler will seek to ensure hat his citizens always, no matter what the circumstances, have an interest in preserving both him and his authority. If he can do this, they will always be faithful to him."


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Isagani G. Dominguez & Associates (IGDA) is a specialized financial accounting and tax consultancy services company led by Mr. Isagani G. Dominguez, a Certified Public Accountant with more than 40 years of professional experience in accounting and financial operations management.
IGDA, guided by its Vision, Mission and Core Values, started public practice in 2003 and currently composed of more than 60 professionals, to include about 25+ Certified Public Accountants and a number of consultants, providing personalized auditing and assurance, tax consultancy and financial management advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses and non-profit organizations. The firm also provides business planning and financial feasibility studies for new business ventures, expansions, mergers and acquisitions, and other specialized financial services.
Because individual business operations differ, IGDA spares no effort in understanding specific client needs and requirements then satisfy them with appropriate customized solutions, including the implementation of advanced financial accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software systems. With a strong team of experienced accountants, business management consultants and information technology specialists, IGDA works to streamline existing operations and turns around unproductive and unprofitable ones.
With more than 300 satisfied clients representing a broad range of business activities, IGDA has been known as a results-oriented service outfit with a strong passion for continuing improvement. IGDA proactively pursues service innovations to help ensure that client companies achieve their financial and operational objectives.


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As the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese tries to move past the resignation of Bishop Robert Finn, a priest has roiled the waters with a letter alleging that the criminal charges against Finn were politically motivated.
"The prosecutor who filed the case, Jean Peters Baker, this week responded with a strongly worded letter of her own."
By Judy L. Thomas, The Kansas City Star — Click here to read the rest of this story.
KC priest criticizes prosecution of Bishop Robert Finn, and prosecutor fires back / The Kansas City Star
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I am still running regularly and I know that Matt would be too. As much as my body compels me to continue I still find myself pushing through the uphill stretches wishing I were doing something else. I often count the remaining uphill parts till I'll be done, but today, a lightbulb went off and I started thinking maybe I should be counting the downhills left to go.
P.S. Does this change of perspective mean I am officially over the hill?


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Researchers at AppRiver, a security services provider, say they have spotted spam messages being distributed at a rate of more than 1 million per hour for the past four days via free file storage sites. This attack accounted for as much as 5 to 6 percent of all spam on the Web this week, they say.
"This is not the first time we've seen this approach, but we've never seen it in this type of volume," says Troy Gill, security analyst at AppRiver.
In a blogpublished earlier this week, AppRiver describes the unusual approach. In a nutshell, spammers have created an automated method for creating accounts in popular free file storage services -- including groups.yahoo.com, groups.google.com, and livejournal.com -- and are using those accounts to host their spam content. The use of these sites makes the spam appear to be legitimate, enabling it to bypass commonly used blacklists.
In addition, the spammers have used the same account-creation capability to set up hundreds of Hotmail accounts, which they use to distribute their spam messages, Gill says.
The attacks from the various free file storage services have been going strong for most of the week, but traffic from groups.google.com and livejournal.com appears to have tailed off this afternoon, Gill says. Spam traffic coming out of groups.yahoo.com is still flowing at a high rate, he says.
"I don't see it slowing down until the spammers get tired of it or until Yahoo does something about it on their end," Gill says.
AppRiver has tweaked its own defenses to detect the new spam attack and block it, Gill says, but traditional spam tools that blacklist IP addresses or domains will not block the new attacks.
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Here's more eye candy from our up-coming science-fiction game – Beyond the Gates of Antares. This week we take a look at the ferocious Lavamites – creatures enslaved by the Boromites to aid their mining processes.
Fitted with implants, the Boromites are able to direct them in a drone-like manner. During mining operations, the Boromites use them to explore for minerals – their powerful jaws capable of tunnelling their way through solid rock to get to the ores upon which they feed.
By using Lavamites instead of more sophisticated drones the Boromites can also keep many of their less savoury operations secret from the IMTel of others.
In battle Lavamite units are employed as assault troops – they take to the battlefield in small packs accompanied by their controlling Boromite handler who keeps them in line with his lectro-lash. They are able to regurgitate molten rock from their stomachs and spray it at the enemy at point blank rage before clamping down with their great jaws, tearing at the enemy until nothing is left standing.


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Practical Tips On Saving Energy in the Workplace
Owning or managing a business tends to come with a lot of bills. Perhaps you've been looking at your expenses lately wondering where you can cut costs and put some more money back into company profit. Did you ever consider that you can save energy and, in turn, reduce your utility bill? We've compiled a list of some obvious and not-so-obvious tips for you to convert your workplace into a more energy efficient one.
* Turn lights and equipment off after hours.
* Choose Energy Star® products when possible.
* Put equipment, especially computers, on sleep mode when not in use (running a screensaver on your computer consumes more electricity than you realize).
* If you have a huge energy bill month after month, an energy audit might be a sound investment.
* Make sure to increase the temperature when you leave. There's no need to cool an empty space.
* Use a programmable thermostat to regulate the temperature and to avoid unnecessary cooling costs.
* Close window blinds to shade the rooms from direct sunlight.
* Install ceiling fans, which makes the indoor temperature feel at least 4 degrees cooler.
* Keep cooling and ventilation system tuned. Make sure to replace filters regularly.
* Use desk lighting as often as possible instead of overhead lighting and make sure to turn off the lights when the area is not in use.
* Replace incandescent or florescent exit signs with LED exit signs.
* Install automatic/occupancy sensor room lighting controls to turn off and on the lights only when the room is occupied.
* Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact florescent lights (CFLs). They last longer and use 75% less electricity and produce the same amount of light.
* Turn off computers and other equipment, especially overnight and over the weekend.
* If possible, use an ink-jet printer instead of a laser printer as it uses 90% less energy.
* Consider having your employees use a laptop instead of a standard computer as laptops tend to use 90% less energy.
You'd be surprised to find that utilizing even just some of these tips can make an impact on your next electricity bill.
And if you want to be greener for the sake of the planet, make sure you select a 100% renewable energy plan for your workplace, which you can find at Shop Texas Electricity.
Source: http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/tips/business_summer.html


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by Dwight D. Weidman 26 October 2021
It was about two years ago that the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed the election reform law that ushered in no-excuse mail-in voting and arguably led to the defeat of Donald J. Trump. To celebrate the passage of this disaster, the PA Senate has, without much consideration or any fanfare, passed an equally horrible bill called SB552, which amends the 2008 "Right to Know Law" by making it more difficult for citizens to request information on government operations, including those relating to contracts. A reading of the bill (text here) reveals that state agencies will be given extraordinary power to either shut down or delay the release of public information to anyone they deem to be a "vexatious requester", which according to the bill, could be anyone who requests public information that the state government doesn't want to supply them.
This horrible piece of legislation is a textbook example of everything that people find repugnant about government and the politicians who run it. It is also a prime example of what our politicians do when they think we aren't watching them.
The bill was sponsored by none other than Senator Chris Dush, who was recently named to replace Senator Douglas Mastriano in heading the effort to conduct a forensic audit of the state's 2020 presidential results (what ever became of that effort?).
The bill passed the Senate with overwhelming support, no doubt due to the pressure from Senate leader Jake "The Snake" Corman, with even the thoroughly chastised and staffless Senator Mastriano voting for it.
One wonders why Corman and Dush would push a bill to hide government information from the people at the same time they are supposedly trying to get to the bottom of a likely-illicit 2020 election; an effort that has disappeared. What's going on? What are they trying to hide?


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Do you see the small stick sitting on top of the big fallen branch, in the centre left of the photo? Well, that stick was the absolute highlight of my seven-and-a-half-mile walk yesterday.
And below you can see why. This is the fungus Cobalt crust (Terana caerulea), an incredible colour to find growing on a stick in the middle of a now mostly brown woodland.
This is the first time I've found Cobalt crust locally and I was/am just so excited to see it. I might just have to go back next week for another look (and, also, to get photos of the red elfcups that were just beginning to appear nearby).


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While the Chicago Bears have concerns about their offense, there's not much on the defensive side of the ball, aside from injuries, that's concerning.
Aside from a stumble against the Oakland Raiders in Week 5, the Bears defense has been one of the best defenses in the league this season. They're allowing 13.8 points per game and have the NFL's fifth-best rushing defense.
According to NFL.com, the Bears defense ranks fourth in the league — which makes you wonder which defenses rank ahead of them?
Give credit to Raiders coach Jon Gruden, whose team has thus far been the only one to enjoy offensive success against the Bears in 2019. In constructing a 17-0 halftime lead in Week 5, Gruden used a quick passing game to nullify the Khalil Mack-led pass rush, while running the ball effectively with Josh Jacobs.
Chicago also missed defensive lineman Akiem Hicks, who later went on injured reserve — his absence will present a real challenge to navigate for this team, as Hicks is excellent at clogging the middle. But the Bears still have Mack, the game's preeminent edge rusher. And they still have a strong complement of cornerbacks, led by Kyle Fuller, and plenty of speed. Plus, there's the encouraging fact that the defense is performing as well under coordinator Chuck Pagano as it did under Vic Fangio last season.
The three defenses that rank ahead of the Bears are the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers, who are allowing less than 275 yards per game.
Chicago's defense has an opportunity to bounce back from that Week 5 loss to the Raiders against a New Orleans Saint team that is without Drew Brees and now running back Alvin Kamara,who has already been ruled out.


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Becoming a father is the greatest privilege a man can experience. Feeling the warm delicate skin press against you for the first time is a humbling moment. And as you feel tiny laboured breathes and a small hand grasping around your finger, it's a moving feeling to think "Wow, this little person came from me!..." … Continue reading 6 Tips for the First Time Father
Don't Look Back
My youngest has become quite boisterous recently... Even when she was immobile you could see by the fire in her eyes she was going to be a handful, so when she finally figured out the mechanics behind crawling, there was no stopping her, she wants to go everywhere, including up the stairs. As a father … Continue reading Don't Look Back
Better By The Day
My daughters are my motivation role models. I've had the pleasure of watching them lie on the floor crying in frustration at not being able to move, to working their way to being able to move so fast, you can't even take your eyes off them for a second in the event they take a … Continue reading Better By The Day
New Posts: December 2020
Thanks for reading perfectmanifesto.com, a blog dedicated to fatherhood, health and self-improvement. 2020 has now been and gone. Check out my post highlights for the last month of this year: The Magic Pill There are a lot of supplements out there that promise big results. This article shares some experiences of some of the worst … Continue reading New Posts: December 2020
How Busy Dads Can Balance Goals
Can you believe I've been a dad for three years. It only seems like yesterday I welcomed my first child into the world - I didn't have a clue what I was doing and had constant anxiety that everything small thing I did would have an impact on my child forever. One of the biggest … Continue reading How Busy Dads Can Balance Goals
Introducing My Free Guide to Survive "the New Normal"
Are you someone who has been sent to work from home during the coronavirus pandemic? How are you managing to balance the responsibilities of childcare with the demands of a job? My new guide "The New Normal": Managing young kids while working from home in a crazy time… is something I wrote to support working … Continue reading Introducing My Free Guide to Survive "the New Normal"
Putting It All into Perspective…
Obtaining a fancy sounding job title will never beat the role of being a father. Having an abundance of wealth in your bank account doesn't measure up to the love your family provide. A high social media follow count means nothing compared to the feeling of making real life, daily connections. Smashing personal bests in … Continue reading Putting It All into Perspective…
New Posts: July 2020
Thanks for reading perfectmanifesto.com, a blog dedicated to fatherhood, health and self-improvement. Check out some of the post highlights for July 2020: Does Your Child Have a Technology Addiction? Apps, games, and videos on devices are designed to keep you scrolling. It's easier as an adult to recognise when it's time to stop, but a … Continue reading New Posts: July 2020
New Posts: June 2020
Thanks for reading perfectmanifesto.com, a blog dedicated to fatherhood, health and self-improvement. Check out some of the post highlights for June 2020: What is Your Mantra? All about how a personal mantra I look at everyday is used as an affirmation to help inspire and motivate me to get results. What is your mantra? >> … Continue reading New Posts: June 2020
The Parenting Gap / The Parenting Trap
According to the latest research, from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, mums appear to have been doing most of the housework and childcare during lockdown.
With today's post I wanted to discuss the main theme from this research – a sense of fairness balancing child care duties in a relationship against the day job.
Is it possible to manage it all?
New Posts: May 2020
Thanks for reading perfectmanifesto.com, a blog dedicated to fatherhood, health and self-improvement. Check out some of the post highlights for May 2020: The Gym Dad In this post I share an anecdote illustrating the challenge of keeping fit and healthy, alongside fatherhood and how we all have the option to choose our priorities. >> Fatherhood … Continue reading New Posts: May 2020
The Secret of My Endurance
Last year my grandfather died. In my family, he was the last line of the grandparent generation. An era of men and women born into a world where their fathers, took part in the great war. Many a time on visits, I would get presented murky browny-grey photos with frayed edges, of uncles never known, … Continue reading The Secret of My Endurance


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Ryanair has announced its latest partnership with Junta de Andalucía in a bid to further boost tourism recovery across the Spanish region. Central to the partnership is an exciting and innovative joint communications campaign aimed at strengthening Spain's position as an attractive tourist destination and spurring visitors from Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Norway and Sweden.
As the most southern region in Spain, Andalucía is famous for its Moorish architecture, autonomous region of hills, clear-blue rivers, and mouth-watering food – the perfect destination for a relaxing getaway this Dec/Jan.
Ryanair's Director of Marketing, Dara Brady said:
– We are delighted to partner with Junta de Andalucía and to work together to enhance connectivity between Spain and the rest of Europe, steadily rebuilding the nation's tourism industry.
– We have already significantly increased connectivity to/from the Spanish region with the introduction of new routes and additional frequencies from across Europe. This partnership will further promote this beautiful region and Ryanair's network of low fare routes to Spain, which are becoming increasingly popular among our growing customer base as they plan their well-deserved new year breaks."
Vice President & Minister for Tourism of the Regional Government of Andalucía, Mr. Juan Marín said:
– We are very excited to work with Ryanair, Europe's no.1 airline, on this incredibly important campaign promoting Andalucía as an attractive tourism destination for European travellers.
– Ryanair is a long-standing supporter of Spain and our connectivity with Europe, including Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Norway and Sweden, and has driven tourism to the region for many years now with its strong network of routes and market leading low fares.
– We are sure that Ryanair's customers will enjoy visiting to our stunning south coast where they can indulge in traditional Andalusian cuisine and take in the stunning sights of our Moorish architecture."


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Thanks Dave, for this great article from David Crane:
Crane gives us the history of collective bargaining in California, "which endowed police and other local personnel with the power to bargain collectively with the governments that employed them, handing political power over local budgets to government employees who were the principal beneficiaries of those budgets…"
Established by Ronald Reagan in 1968, this agreement "created a piggy bank to help finance GOP legislators." But of course, it works for whichever party is in power, son when he became governor in 1975, Jerry Brown extended this agreement to school teachers and employees. This has resulted in elections controlled not by the Russians or the Iranians but by the public employee unions.
In Chico the biggest contributors in every election are the SEIU (management) and the CPOA (cops), with the IFFA (firefighters) coming in a close third.
In my opinion, this relationship is completely inappropriate – council approves hires, salaries, and benefits, sets staffing levels, and then accepts huge campaign contributions from the very people who benefit from their actions. I can't believe the voters don't see the conflict of interest in this system, but I'm guessing, most people don't know. Everybody's got their panties in a knot over the notion that Russia and Iran have influenced elections, but they don't see corruption that is as plain as the nose on their faces.
So City of Chico and County of Butte, both of whom have outrageous pension deficits, are considering Pension Obligation Bonds. This action would forever place the burden of the pension deficit – created by the ridiculous salaries, overly-generous benefits, and completely unrealistically low employee contributions approved by our "local leaders" – on the backs of the taxpayers.
Instead, I suggest we dump collective bargaining – this could be done by city ordinance, and could be accomplished by a petition of citizens. Another option would be a city ordinance that cut the union PAC donations down to the same level as individual donations – about $1,000 per candidate.
Crane agrees on point #1 – "The antidotes are to repeal collective bargaining rights for government employees or to offset these voters' power with persistent support of our political parties from donors who care about the general interest (full disclosure: Govern for California provides such support), not to whine about one-party dominance."
Right now, as Doug Ose has said, "we are going backwards" as a state. Over-taxation has made housing too expensive, while infrastructure all over the state is failing. Chico Mayor Andrew Coolidge acknowledges the poor condition of streets in Chico, but advocates a POB, which would suck all the money out of the General Fund, which is made from allocations out of all the other funds – the streets fund, the park fund, the sewer fund, etc. You get the picture every time you drive or bike around town, or open your new sewer bill. Did you get the picture last night when council voted to INSTITUTE A FEE FOR USE OF UPPER PARK?
Wake the hell up Chico, and write a note to your mayor – that's firstname.lastname@example.com


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Al Tayer announces arrival of all new 50 Dubai Metro trains
The exterior shape of the new Dubai Metro trains was left unchanged to maintain the design identity of the Dubai Metro and its familiar colours to the public," explained Al Tayer.
RTA announces timings of public transport services, customer happiness centres as...
The new timings conform to the revised national sterilisation programme from 08:00 pm to 06:00 am (of the following day).
MBZ-Emirates Road junction gets ready
The final stage of Al Yalayes Road completing the linking of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (at Al Houdh R/A) with the Emirates Road via Dubai Investment Park (DIP) will be opened on Friday August 7.
RTA 'Read More' initiative at Umm Suqueim School
A delegation from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) visited Umm Suqueim School for Basic Education in Dubai, in the context of the "Read More" initiative launched by RTA in May 2010.
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You left Dh40,000 on a train? Thanks to staff, all is...
A reassuring picture of workers devoted to returning lost property would hardly be the first to come to mind when you have just left Dh40,000 on a train. So it would have been with a great sense of dread that a man arrived at Dubai Metro's Khalid bin Al Waleed station after leaving a wallet full of foreign currency to that value.


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Week 3 – Monday 25th June to Friday 29th June, 2018
My goodness, another week has gone by again? I bet the children have been busy again this week – the third week of their 2018 visit. Let's see what they have been up to:
Monday and Tuesday saw the children visit Mid-Kent College for two days of activities, from swimming and sports, to cooking and crafts. They were certainly kept busy!
On Wednesday, the children went to the seaside at Broadstairs.
On Thursday, the Rangers at Riverside Country Park filled their day with fresh air and lots of nature and mini-beasts.
Finally, on Friday a fabulous fun day in Ashford that included some African drumming.
Another fantastic week for our children.
Thank you so much to everyone that has made all of this happen. We are extremely grateful to everyone who supports the charity in any way and we could not do this without your donations in time, money, gifts, equipment, activities for the children and much, much more. Look what we have achieved together! Thank you.
Please donate to our cause
You can do so via our My Donate page here: goo.gl/VQFtkp.
You can also get in touch with us by contacting Linda and Tony – FOCC Medway's coordinators – on our Facebook page or email: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Friends of Chernobyl's Children (FOCC) – Medway funds yearly recuperative visits of one month for socially disadvantaged Belarusian children (aged between seven and twelve) from the areas still devastated by the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster. All money donated is used directly to support FOCC Medway's objectives and there are no paid officials in any part of the Charity. Charity No: 1095997. If you would like to learn more about what we do, please see here: https://foccmedway.org/our-group/.