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June 4, 1981
Transcript of CPSU CC Politburo Meeting (excerpt), 4 June 1981
[See next page for Andropov talks with Karmal].
from 4 June 1981 year
Chaired comrade BREZHNEV L.Y.
Present C.C. Andropov Y.V.; Gorbachev M.S.; Grishin V.V.; Gromyko A.A.; kirilenko A.P.; Pelshe A.Y.; Suslov M.A.; Tikhonov N.A.; Chernenko K.U.; Demichev P.N.; Kusnetsov V.V.; Solomentsev M.S.; Kapitonov I.V.;
Dolgih V.I.
I. About the measures of increase of goods production in 1989-1985 years and fuller satisfaction of demand of consumer
population for these goods.
BREZHNEV: The very posing of this question is a positive thing. This hardest, most important and, as we all considered
and consider, main question has been worked on by Council of Ministers and is now given to our discussion. It's understandable that all the questions in this resolution are impossible to be solved, but to attract attention of public organizations to this problem is very correct and important.
As you can see from the draft of the resolution, Presidium of the Council of Ministers looked into the question of
increasing the measures of production of goods and fuller satisfaction of demand of the population. In the draft of the
resolution, for example, are suggested the measures that allow to send in 1985 cotton fabrics for sale to the population and for clothing industry in amount of I billion 300 million meters, which is 31 percent more, then in 1980 year; increase production of cotton undergarments 37 percent, increase the production of hosiery and socks up to 2 billion pairs, and production of synthetic cleaners and bath soap increase 1,5 times.
As I mentioned before, of course, in one resolution it's impossible to solve all difficult and important problems, regarding the goods [page break]
GROMYKO: The speech of Leonid Ylyich, and that he will read the Address to the parliaments of the world, itself will play important international role.
CHERNENKO: It will be and important contribution to the Program of peace, part of our peace attack.
Decision adopted: consider it rational, that com. Brezhnev gives this suggestion on the Session of Supreme Soviet of the USSR
8. About the talk with com. Babrak Karmal
ANDROPOV: Following the task of Politburo, com. Gromyko and I talked with com. B. Karmal. Also involved was com. Ustinov. We stated the questions to B. Karmal that we agreed upon on session of Politburo. In the talks we emphasized that CC of PDPA and the government of Afghanistan first of all should seriously work on revival of military strength of the army and militia forces, strengthen the cadres of state organizations. On all these questions com. Karmal was given accordingly advice and suggestions.
Along with that we stressed the necessity of improvement of the coordination of work of their government with our
GROMYKO: We stressed in the talks, that Afghanistan question is now blocking many other points in our politics, and it should be solved as soon as possible. From the side of afghan government the activity should be increased in the political resolving of the afghan problem. We stressed that com. Karmal acted correctly when he included comrade Vatandzhahr in Politburo for choosing the cadres. But there still is one-sidedness in choosing the cadres for the state departments, meaning that the majority of the workers belong to the certain group ("Parcham"). There exists fractionalism.
TIKHONOV: Afghan question in certain known way influences the situation in PPR. I should say, of course, that worsening situation on PPR strikes our economy. Now the Polish supply us with only 57 percent of coal from the amount they are supposed to supply. This means that we should be looking other sources to cover that.
CHERNENKO: Especially strong anti-soviet agitation is performed by Reagan administration. Here is an example regarding the pressure, that they put on us regarding the Jews. Just recently Reagan hosted a wife of imprisoned for espionage Sharansky, though she isn't really his wife, but the press had spread that information widely, and another Zionist Mendelevich. Around that in American press and television is opening a strong anti-soviet propaganda. For example, only in one day we received around 600 telegrams with a request to free imprisoned Jews. The next day we received around 300 telegrams.
GROMYKO: Now there is no way we can look into the question of freeing Sharansky, because the situation isn't quite suitable.
ANDROPOV. Regarding Sharansky, we should somehow show to the American people, that he was imprisoned not because he was a Jew, but because he was conducting espionage, he was an agent of the CIA.
The decision is being made: approve the talks led by C.C. Andropov, Gromyko and Ustinov with c. B.Carma1.
The Politburo discusses the internal economic situation within the Soviet Union, the situation in Afghanistan (in particular the group "Parcham" and Karmal), relations with the US, and the treatment of Jews in the USSR.
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Wearldspråke hosts new English podcast: The Saxon Series
In this new series of podcasts, Low Saxon connoisseurs Chris Canter and Martin ter Denge bare all about the Low Saxon language and sass it up. In English, for a change, because that has been long overdue. There are Dutch, German, and Low Saxon podcasts on this language, but no one except a few traditional outlets had made an effort to lift the veil on this historically and linguistically relevant world language yet. Until now.
In this episode
This first episode covers the very basics: what exactly is Low Saxon? Why does it have so many names? Where is it spoken? By whom? What are its unique features?
About the hosts
Chris Canter (Zwolle, 1980) is a multilingual writer and translator. Martin ter Denge (Riessen, 1985) is a copywriter, translator, musician and language saxivist, and wearldsproake originator. Both are speakers of their respective local dialects of Low Saxon, and have been actively promoting its use for years through various cultural expressions.


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FitBit Tips and Tricks
Just a few hours into Christmas morning, I got several requests to become "friends" with people on my FitBit app.
I've been using a FitBit for about a year now, and I love it!
I use the FitBit Charge, and it's definitely one of my favorite items I own. Since I'm sure there are a lot of new users right now, I thought I'd share some tips and tricks on how to use a FitBit, as well as some ways to get more steps in your day.
Because trust me, once you start using your FitBit, you will start wanting to increase your steps whenever you can!
What is a FitBit?
A FitBit is a wearable fitness tracker. There are tons of brands of these available now, but I think that the FitBit is the most well-known and popular. Its most basic function is to track your steps (so, a bit like a glorified pedometer.) However, it also allows you to track calories, some will track your sleep, and you can compete against others.
There are several different FitBit models, and they vary in price from about $40 to $250. Obviously, the more expensive ones have more features. This guide will mainly be referencing the FitBits you can wear on your wrist, but most of the information can be applied across the board.
I currently have the FitBit Charge – it's one of their newer models, though not the most expensive. I chose it because I liked the looks of it, it was rechargeable, and it tracks your sleep.
Update: I can no longer say I can recommend the Charge. I have gone through two in the year because of it separated from the band. Google and asking our readers reveals this is a very common issue with the Charge. I hope to try the new Alta, as it seems sturdier and made better.
FitBit Comparison Chart 2019
Here's a brief overview of the different ones that are currently being promoted by FitBit on their website. There may be other options still available on Amazon! You can do your own comparison using their comparison tool here.
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I highly recommend getting a rechargeable FitBit. All FitBits I've seen or talked to anyone about lose their charge within about a week, so if you don't want to constantly change the battery, the rechargeable ones are the way to go.
If I hadn't already had a Polar FT7 heart rate watch, I would have been tempted to get one with the continuous heart rate feature. While knowing how many steps you are getting a day is important, I think knowing how many calories you truly burn while exercising is even more so.
If you are trying to decide if an activity tracker like the FitBit or a higher quality heart rate monitor, be sure to read this post!
How Does a FitBit Track Steps?
Their official website has a much better response than I could write myself, so I'm just going to put that here:
"Fitbit devices use a 3-axis accelerometer to understand your motions. An accelerometer is a device that turns movement (acceleration) into digital measurements (data) when attached to the body. By analyzing acceleration data, our devices provide detailed information about frequency, duration, intensity, and patterns of movement to determine your steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned, and sleep quality. The 3-axis implementation allows the accelerometer to measure your motion in any way that you move, making its activity measurements more precise than older, single-axis pedometer."
How a FitBit Can Help you
So, whether you just bought a FitBit or you are thinking about buying one, you may ask yourself – why do I even need one? Well, you don't. No one really needs more than food, water, and shelter 😉 However, they are helpful and motivating.
For me, it pushes me to be more active. It's a little eye-opening to see how many steps you get on a regular basis when you first start using it. For me, I got it when I was pregnant, and while I did exercise every day, the rest of my days were usually spent in bed (I was sick almost the whole time!)
However, seeing how many steps I had made me want to get more, and I was always determined to at least get my goal in for the day. There were many days where I spent time marching in place right before bed!
I do think that the FitBit can help you reach your fitness goals. There's obviously a lot of other things involved, but it can be motivating. I love that it shows you how many "active minutes" you have and the approximate amount of calories. Although the calorie count isn't as accurate without the heart rate monitor version, it still gives you a good estimate.
How to Get Started
When you first take your FitBit out of the box, make sure it is fully charged. Then, you should go download the app on your phone. If you don't have a smartphone (or you don't have enough space on your phone for the app), you can set up your account online and sync it that way.
After you download the app, you will set up your FitBit device to work with it. You can add a new device by going to the settings section of your FitBit app. After you sync your device, you can set goals, time zone, and other preferences.
Tips and Tricks for Using the FitBit:
So, you can easily just put your FitBit on, sync it to your phone, and go on your merry way. However, there are ways to make your use of it more effective. Here are a few tips and tricks for using the FitBit!
Disable Syncing Throughout the Day
Not only does this require you to keep your Bluetooth enabled all day (which will drain your phone's battery), the constant syncing will cause your FitBit to die faster. The only thing you have to remember is to login to your app daily to make sure your steps get updated! Just go to your app, click on "account" in the bottom right corner, then click on your device, and scroll to the bottom. There should be an awesome for "All-Day Sync" and you can turn that off.
Fake Steps
So, the FitBit tracks steps based on movement. If you have a wrist FitBit, it tracks a step when your wrist moves. This is fine, until you are patting your newborn baby's back for hours. This happened to me one day – I got in bed, and a short while later, my FitBit started vibrating – apparently, I had hit my step goal without even moving! Just be aware of this and consider taking it off if you are doing something that may involve wrist action (but isn't physical.) It may be fun to get 3,000 extra steps, but remember – just because it says you have those, doesn't mean you've actually burned the calories!
Use on non-dominant arm
This is more to prevent fake steps than anything. If you put it on your dominant arm, you are going to get steps that aren't really steps!
IFFTT is a website that helps streamline your life and make connections between your favorite apps to make life run a little smoother.
There are different "recipes", and they happen to have one for a FitBit! You can set it up here, but by default, if your step goal isn't met by 3 PM, you'll get a motivating text message encouraging you to meet your goal!
What Apps Work with FitBit
The FitBit can sync up with many other fitness and health-related apps. I personally sync it with MyFitnessPal, because I use that app a lot as well. You can see what apps work together here.
Sleep Sensitivity
For the first week or so that I had my FitBit, I would wake up with 500 steps. I was starting to think that I must be a sleep-walker (okay, not really.) As much as I liked to think I somehow got 500 steps in my sleep, I switched my FitBt sleep setting from sensitive to normal, and I woke up without random steps to start my day off with.
Find Friends and Participate in Challenges
I would say one of the best parts of having a FitBit is the motivation you get from competing against your friends. My brothers and I have a weekly and weekend step challenge, and there have been many times where I've been more motivated to get my steps so I could get ahead. I've been in step challenges with other bloggers, and I hate when my steps are lower than others, so I am more motivated to step it up a little more.
I would definitely connect your FitBit account to Facebook, so more people can find you. There are several different challenges you can invite people to, so look into those.
Silent Alarms
With the FitBit, you can use silent alarms. You can just set these for certain times of days, and your FitBit will slowly vibrate to wake you up (or to remind you of something during the day.) I really prefer the gentle vibration waking me up to a loud alarm!
Quick View
Quick view is a fairly recent thing, and I was so confused at first after my FitBit and app updated. My FitBit just kept turning on and telling me the time whenever I moved my arm, and the battery died so fast. I honestly thought my FitBit was breaking. I contacted their support team, and they told me that it was the Quick View feature, and I could turn it off. It's basically a feature that shows you the time whenever you flip your wrist. I really didn't like it, and I felt like it was just wasting the battery on my FitBit. So, I would consider turning this one off.
Setting Goals
In the settings portion of your FitBit, you can set goals. By default, it has your step goal at 10,000 steps, since that's how many are recommended for a person per day. You can change this to whatever you want, as well as adjust your calorie intake goal, the distance you want to walk, active minutes, and floors climbed.
You can also put your goal weight, nutritional goals, and how much water you want to drink.
I think it's good to wear your FitBit for a few days before you set any goals – you can see what you average already. If you are only getting 4,000 steps a day, you might get discouraged if you set your initial goal super high.
I would take your average for a week, and increase it by 10%. I think that makes the goals more attainable. Then, once you start reaching that step goal, increase it by another 10%!
Sleep Tracking
I love the sleep tracking! It tells you how much sleep you got, and the quality of it. It really helped me understand my sleep patterns a little bit better.
FitBits are not waterproof. There are some that are "pool resistant", but I wouldn't chance it. My brother got his a little bit wet, and it completely stopped working.
On the flip side, I wore mine in a pool, and while it didn't track any steps in there, it worked just fine afterward. However, I would err on the side of caution and take if off when you are going swimming, taking a shower, etc. It's the perfect time to charge it!
Put in Pocket
I personally love having one of the FitBits that you can wear on your wrist. However, there is one downside – if you are pushing a stroller, a shopping cart, etc., it's not going to track your steps.
I found this out one day after I went on a big long walk around the lake and realized that I didn't have any steps tracked! I was so sad. From that day on, whenever I push my stroller around for exercise, I just put my FitBit in my pocket, and I get credit for all my steps.
I actually did a post over here about how accurate the FitBit Charge is.
Ways to Get More Steps:
- Take the stairs
- Park in the parking spot furthest away from the destination
- Go on a walk around the neighborhood
- Walk around as you talk on the phone or check your email
- Play disc golf
- Take laps around the house
- Set a timer for every thirty to sixty minutes. Walk around the house or office when it goes off. You can even download the Stand App. You just set up a specific interval of time that you want to go by before it reminds you to get up and walk for a few minutes.
- Yard work
- Jog in place during commercials
- Walk during your lunch break. When I used to work at an office downtown, I would walk around eating my lunch outside every day.
- Volunteer to walk someone's dog
- Print everything at work to the printer furthest away from your desk
- Go up and down every aisle at the grocery store
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator
- Walk in place as you watch TV
- Do a walking exercise YouTube video
- Participate in Zumba
- March in place as you brush your hair or teeth
- When folding laundry, fold a few pieces of clothing and then take them upstairs. Repeat – don't just do it all at once!
- Wokamon reminds me of a tomagatchi a little bit. It's a game – the more you walk, the more your "pet" grows – more or less. It also tells you how much you've burned off (for instance, it will tell you when you've burned off a cheesecake!)
- FitRPG – This is a game you can play to use your steps, sleep, calories burned, etc. to win quests, improve your character, and win a game!
originally published in 2015; updated in 2019.
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Recently, a project titled Freespace Tech Lab took place in Hong Kong to explore possibilities that innovative technologies can bring to the black box theatre space. Zuni Icosahedron, together with West Kowloon Cultural District, has initiated this three-year project with showcases, exchanges and training sessions, responding to the growing number of new theatres being built in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
We speak with the creator, artistic director and spatial designer of Freespace Tech Lab, Mathias Woo, to find out his thoughts and vision for technology in theatre.
(Woo responded using a recording device in Hong Kong. The sound clip was sent to Singapore, and the answers were transcribed and edited by Arts Republic.)
1. In 1941, Robert Edmond Jones wrote this in The Dramatic Imagination: "Theatre owners take great pains to make the auditoriums of their theatres glowing and cheerful and comfortable, but what we call a stage today is nothing more than a bare brick box fretted with radiator pipes. Why should this be so? One would think that a stage was something to be ashamed of, to be hidden away like an idiot child. Surely the first step toward creating a new stage is to make it an exciting thing in itself."
With the emergence of black box and alternative spaces for theatre performances where the audience 'shares' the same space as the performers, is today's stage still 'something to be ashamed of'?
No, I don't think there should be a shame or not a shame. I think it's just a different approach. But with latest technology the traditional relationship between audience and performer, the stage and the auditorium could be reviewed and experimented. That's why this time with Tech Lab, we're experimenting different ways for audience to experience the space so the audience can be inside the space to experience the mirror space, or above the mirror space to look at it as a stage. And the concept of stage could be different. Especially in a kind of a 'handphone' era, where people are always looking down at their phone, the phone becomes the stage. The relationship between the viewer and the performer is getting closer and closer. I think people are spending a lot of time with their phones, rather than go to the stage. So somehow, how can we create a new experience? Something that is not a traditional performance space, which is kind of detached, and which cannot have a more interactive approach between the audience and the performer, and the audience kind of retreats or become passive – they are just receiving what's happening, rather than interacting. But then, this Tech Lab mirror space actually allows audience to move around, to experience, to make a decision on how to move or navigate, whether to sit down or lie down. So I think this is an approach, it is more like a museum too. When you go to a museum, you, the viewer, can choose how to view a painting. I think in the future, theatre will be exploring this new way of expression, rather than just the traditional way of stage-and-auditorium kind of one-way relationship.
Read ArtsRepublic's complete interview with Mathias Woo here.
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Earl "The Pearl" Strickland proved to be the best in a small field of 15 entrants, on hand for the Jacoby Custom Cues Carolina Tour on the weekend of June 26-27. He won all five of his matches, defeating Keith Bennett twice to take home the first place prize in the $1,000-added event, hosted by Brown's Billiards in Raleigh, NC.
From among the winners' side final four, with two down and three to go, Strickland put B.J. Ussery's bid for a third straight win on the tour on hold, sending him west in a double hill match. Bennett, in the meantime, was busy with Delton Howard, sending him over 7-4. Strickland got into the hot seat with his first win against Bennett 7-5.
On the one-loss side, Sam Monday, who'd been sent over by Howard, defeated Belinda Calhoun and Brian Simpson, both 7-2, to pick up Ussery. Howard drew Tony Morrison, who'd defeated Jeff Pruitt 7-2 and Chris Vollmar 7-1 to reach him. Monday finished Ussery's bid for his third straight tour win 7-2, as Howard got by Morrison 7-4. In the quarterfinal rematch, Monday defeated Howard by the same score, 7-4, that had sent him to the one-loss side earlier.
Bennett, though, was not to be denied his second chance against Strickland. He dropped Monday into third place 7-1, and headed into the race-to-11 finals. Strickland opened those finals with an 18-minute, 6-0 run, that included two, back-to-back break and runs. Bennett fought back to take the next two games, but Strickland took them right back to lead 8-2. Bennett won three in a row and then gave one back. At 9-5, Bennett narrowed Strickland's lead to two games, but it was as close as he would get. Strickland won the final two to end things at 11-7.
With a shortage of entrants, winners were declared on the tour's Early Bird and Second Chance tournaments. Solomon Pope was named the Early Bird winner; Michael Yingling, the Second Chance winner. Belinda Calhoun picked up the Ladies title, with Dylan Letchworth being declared the event's Juniors winner. John Trinh picked up $85 in the event's Break Contest. Mike Bogey won the limited edition Jacoby Custom Cue, valued at $600, in the raffle.


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There's something absolutely charming about Terengganu that's situated on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Besides its white sandy beaches and laid-back vibe, there are many exciting things to do in Terengganu! If you're going on a road trip in the next few weeks, check out these amazing attractions that await you!
1. Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge
Just months after the Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge opened to the public in August 2019, it received the 'Best New Tourism Icon' award at the Malaysia Tourism Council Gold Awards 2019. Today, this 638-meter drawbridge that spans across the Terengganu River has become the Malaysian state's newest landmark. If you want to appreciate it from afar, head over to the spacious field in Seberang Takir or Tanjung.
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A reminiscent of the vibrant mosques in Russia, Masjid Lapan Kubah is situated in Jerteh, Terengganu. Standing tall amid the vast paddy field and traditional Malay village, what's unique about this mosque is the splash of vivid colours and the combination of traditional and modern Islamic architecture. Masjid Lapan Kubah was completed in 2018 and established to replace the decaying wooden mosque that once stood at the same spot for 100 years.
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Known as the largest man-made lake in Southeast Asia, Tasik Kenyir (Kenyir Lake) is a serene nature attraction that's ideal for those who want to escape from the bustling city life. Situated in Hulu Terengganu, there are many things to do in Tasik Kenyir, from admiring the Lasir Waterfall to swimming with the fishes at Kelah Fish Sanctuary.
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Opening hours: Open daily; 8AM-5PM
Address: Kampung Basung, Jalan Gaung - Kuala Pueh - Tasik Kenyir, Sungai Gawi, 21700 Kuala Berang, Terengganu
4. Street art at Kampung Cina
Terengganu has definitely stepped up their street art game and you can see it for yourself at Kampung Cina. Situated in Chukai, there are many beautiful cultural street arts in Terengganu, and each mural gives an opportunity for Instagrammers to get creative. Remember to seek them out in the alleyway and snap a photo if you found the one with a row of colourful hanging umbrellas.
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Nasi Dagang Restoran Origanu
Cuisine: Malaysian
Halal status: Muslim-owned
Opening hours: Tue-Sun; 7AM-3PM (Closed on Mon)
Address: Kampung Dusun Nyior, 24000 Chukai, Terengganu
5. Terrapuri Heritage Village
Sandwiched between the South China Sea and Setiu Wetland, you'll find Terrapuri Heritage Village. Sprawled with century-old traditional wooden houses that have been restored, this resort is inspired by 17th century Terengganu Palace and provide splendid accommodation for anyone who wants to spend a few nights in Terengganu. Each heritage villa is kitted out with a comfortable bed, ensuite bathroom complete with rain shower, and more.
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Celup Tepung Cikgu
Cuisine: Malaysian
Halal status: Muslim-owned
Opening hours: Open daily; 10AM-9.30PM
Address: Kampung Penarik, 21010 Permaisuri, Terengganu
6. Masjid Kristal
You've probably never seen a place of worship like Masjid Kristal, one of the most enchanting mosques in Southeast Asia. Brimming with stunning Islamic architecture covered with crystal, glass and steel, you can spot it in Pulau Wan Man, Terengganu. If you think the exterior is beautiful, wait till you step indoors and see the stunning chandelier that looms over the beautiful carpets.
7. Taman Tamadun Islam
After performing your prayers at Masjid Kristal, make your way to Taman Tamadun Islam. Situated in Pulau Wan Man, visitors would explore this Islamic edutainment park that features many moments of Islamic civilisation. Head over to the Monument Park to see scaled monuments of the National Mosque in Malaysia, Masjidil Haram in Saudi Arabia, and Taj Mahal in India. Don't forget to hop on the River Cruise that'll take you down the serene Terengganu River.
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Opening hours: Wed-Mon; 10AM-11PM (Closed on Tue)
Address: Pulau Wan Man, Losong Panglima P'erang, 21000 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
8. Pulau Redang
Your road trip to Terengganu would be incomplete without a visit to Pulau Redang. Situated in the district of Kuala Nerus, this stunning island is part of the protected Terengganu Marine Park that is focused on the island's biodiversity conservation efforts. The best time to visit Pulau Redang is between April and October, and there are many things to do in Redang such as snorkelling, diving and island hopping.
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9. Pulau Kapas
Another beautiful island in Terengganu that'll take your breath away is Pulau Kapas. Find it on the east side of Marang where crystal clear water and sea breeze await. As one of the best islands to soak up the sun, there are many things to do in Pulau Kapas including snorkelling, scuba diving and relaxing by the beach. The best time to visit Pulau Kapas is between April and August, and do note that the island closes between November and February due to the monsoon season.
10. Pulau Perhentian
If you're planning to explore more islands in Terengganu, don't stop there! Be sure to make your way to Pulau Perhentian, which is situated at the district of Besut. The best time to visit Pulau Perhentian is between March and November (the island's peak season is in July). There are plenty of things to do in Pulau Perhentian, and it includes anything from jungle trekking and swimming to snorkelling and scuba diving.
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India's outrage after pregnant Elephant dies eating firecracker fruit
Wildlife administrators in India are probing the death of a pregnant elephant after it ate a pineapple filled with fireworks.
The incident in Kerala caused fury after a forest administrator posted about the fatality on social media.
It's uncertain if it was an accident, who hid the fireworks within the fruit or why. However, it is known the poor animal spent days in pain before succumbing to his injuries.
The Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar told reporters that the government had taken a "serious note of the killing". Kerala's chief minister says the investigation concentrated on just three suspects, two of whom are undergoing interrogation right now, however, at this time there have been no other formal arrests.
In an earlier statement, the state forestry department had said, there was no "conclusive evidence" to link the death to firecrackers. However, most experts think the Elephant ate what is called a "pig cracker", intended to scare wild boars away from crops.
There has been significant outrage across most social media platforms, and Ratan Tata, spokesperson and chairman of Tata Sons, national leading businessmen, told, Capitalbay.com "justice needs to prevail".
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Aarav is a successful businessman from India. Since he has many relatives in Ontario, Aarav has decided to immigrate to this province. Of course, being the most populated province in Canada, Ontario is picky about selecting immigrants. Aarav intends to immigrate as an entrepreneur. However, to apply under the OINP Entrepreneur system, he needs to collect enough points. Thus, he could compete with other job creators who intend to move to Ontario. Of course, Aarav wonders what constitutes the points he needs.
According to Statistics Canada, Ontario hosts more than 14.7 million people. Consequently, about 39% of Canadians live in Ontario. No wonder many immigrants have family members in Ontario who want to immigrate to this province.
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OINP stands for Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. This program is a Provincial Nominee Program for those people who intend to reside in Ontario. Of course, OINP comes in different options. However, the focus of this article is a specific option for job creators. If you are a successful businessperson or senior manager, this option could be for you. Nonetheless, you need to meet the minimum requirements before applying for this program. If you are not familiar with the minimum requirements, consider reading the following articles first:
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If you intend to apply under this program, you need to show your interest first. Consequently, you need to open an online account and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) application. Based on the answers you provide, the immigration officers assign you points. Of course, you only remain in the pool of EOI if you meet the minimum requirements. Nonetheless, those who stay in the pool of EOI compete with each other. Now and again, the officers pick those who receive the highest number of points. Therefore, it is essential to obtain a high score.
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Under the OINP Entrepreneur point system, you could receive up to 80 points in this category. Here is a breakdown of these points:
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Ben Shapiro: If you have to work more than one job, you probably shouldn't have taken the first one
He's no stranger to controversy.
Conservative radio host Ben Shapiro went viral after making it known how he feels about people who complain about having more than one job to make ends meet.
"If you had to work more than one job to have a roof over your head or food on the table, you probably shouldn't have taken the job that's not paying you enough. That'd be a you problem," the host of "The Ben Shapiro Show" proclaimed Wednesday.
His comments come on the heels of several Democrats running for president who claim Americans have to hold more than one job to make in the current economy.
"I'm meeting people working two and three jobs," Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., said during June's debates.
She said when the Trump Administration points to the jobs numbers to show a growing economy, "well ya, people in America are working. They're working two and three jobs. So when we talk about jobs, let's be really clear. In our America, no one should have to work more than one job to have a roof over their head and food on their table."
The most recent jobs report found the U.S. economy added 164K jobs in July, with the unemployment rate standing at 3.7%, with average hourly wages seeing a slight uptick.
Dating back to 2009, the government has set the nationwide minimum wage at $7.25 per hour, though some states and municipalities have recently adopted a $15-an-hour minimum wage.
Critics of Shapiro are calling him out for his remarks that sound both entitled and naïve of how the nation's economy works. "Ben Shapiro is the child of a television studio executive and film composer and grew up in Hollywood as a private school dilettante who got his high school education for a tuition comparable to most Ivy League universities. Of course he doesn't understand the working class," tweeted Charlotte Clymer, who is the press secretary for rapid response at the Human Rights Campaign,
After receiving backlash online for his comments, Shapiro defended and explained his point of view, "The point I am making, of course, is that you cannot dictate that a job pay you what you wish it paid you. That is obvious, and why it is foolishness for politicians to claim that the economy can be structured to force your desired level of pay from a job you chose to take.
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OGEMID Seminar on "Artificial Intelligence in International Arbitration" (September 2018)
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This collection of remarks and comments on the fascinating issue of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and International Arbitration (IA) is, hopefully, only the beginning of the discussion. None of the remarks or comments conclusively resolve any of the major issues, although each set of comments is provocative and insightful. What we hope is not lost in this series is the realization that virtually every profession is facing similar questions.


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Osiris is a narrative short film which emphasizes renewable energy as Earth's one Hail Mary, placing the power of science and engineering into the hands of a female protagonist. Directed and produced by the up and coming filmmaker, Kathryn Ferentchak, Osiris is unique among student films for its incredible production value. The independent film industry is often hampered by an incomplete or poor understanding of how to successfully plan for and execute the five essential steps of filmmaking. Analyzing Osiris will demonstrate how a successful film can move from Development to Distribution. There is never only one way to make a film, but certain pieces of the puzzle cannot ever be substituted or ignored. At the end of the day, moviemaking is a business.
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Leave Jemima Khan alone
We're sure you must have heard the line "you marry a man and you marry his whole family", but it seems for some people, such as Jemima Khan, the more accurate version is "you marry a man and you marry his whole country". Though she and former premier Imran Khan were married for only nine odd years, Jemima has never been able to escape Pakistan and Pakistanis and the latest evidence of this is the protest outside her home by a group of PML-N supporters.
Jemima was married to the cricketer-turned-politician from 1995 to 2004. She has been divorced for far longer than she was married but that means nothing to Pakistanis who consider her one of their many bhabis. Almost 18 years after their divorce, she is still plagued with questions and comments about Imran Khan. She's understandably sick of it, but that means nothing to those who continue to shower her with unwanted comments and attention.
Although tweets asking if she still loves Imran Khan are a far cry from a mob of angry men gathering outside her house and threatening to enter her bedroom and we need to make that clear. Jemima, who has a rather cordial relationship with her ex-husband with whom she shares two sons, has unwittingly become a symbol of the PTI in London for no fault of her own. Her lack of acrimony towards her ex-husband has led people to believe that she should be treated as if she were still married to Imran and is somehow responsible for the actions of a grown man.
In short, she is paying a hefty price for not being a bitter ex. There were no protests outside the home of Reham Khan, another of Imran's exes, nor were there any outside his own home in Bani Gala. Jemima was the only one whose home was besieged.
She reshared a video on Twitter in which a group of men had gathered, listening to someone with a megaphone shout that they would enter her bedroom if she did not stop the PTI from protesting outside the house of former premier Nawaz Sharif.
"This is a video of hundreds of men protesting for hours outside my 88 yr old mother's house in Surrey yesterday.
The man with the tannoy is threatening — "If Jemima and her children don't come down here, then we will enter her bedroom," she wrote, questioning whether this was legal.
And indeed it shouldn't be. Nawaz Sharif is a three-time former prime minister of Pakistan who is still involved in politics. Jemima divorced a man who became prime minister of Pakistan nearly 15 years after their marriage ended. Spot the imposter.
Jemima is not a representative of PTI. She has no stake in the game save a cordial relationship with an ex. Why then is she being targeted so virulently? Also, this isn't the first time that she and her children are being targeted. Our politics and political discourse has devolved so severely in the past couple of years that it's difficult to imagine it once could have been civil, when families were not targeted and hatred was not spread so deeply.
Today, we're in a mess. We've got abuse and vitriol spewed online by politicians and their supporters alike and the victims are rarely the players themselves. Take Jemima for instance. Why is she paying the price for Imran Khan's politics and political decisions? Why is she being told to stop protests outside Nawaz Sharif's home when she has nothing to do with them?
She is not leading any protests, nor are her children. She is not a politician and — save for a few opinionated tweets to which she is fully entitled — she has not even commented on the politics of this country. Why then is she being somehow held responsible for all of this?
Is it because women often pay the price for things they do not do? Or is it because we as a nation have fallen so far into the depths of our political rivalries that we cannot even see the lines that should never be crossed? Is there still time left for us to retrace our steps and get back to civility? Our politicians — all our politicians — will have a real time of it when (or if) they try to get political discourse back to where it should be — on politics, policies and politicians.


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An evolution of TFWA Innovation Lab, TFWA i.lab will run as a fully digital showcase in the 'Discovery' section of the Association's digital platform, TFWA 365. TFWA i.lab will present fresh ideas and new ways to engage with travelling consumers under the theme of 'innovation in action'.
A host of leading duty free and travel retail businesses will take part in this year's TFWA i.lab, with expertise in areas such as e-commerce, mobile and digital technology, traveller research and data analytics. Delegates registered on TFWA 365 will be able to visit participating companies in the TFWA i.lab section and learn more about the services and solutions they provide. The full list of TFWA i.lab participants can be viewed here
TFWA would like to thank all sponsors of this year's TFWA i.lab, including BW Confidential as media partner and Mondelez World Travel Retail as Innovation in Action sponsor.
To book your place at this year's TFWA World Exhibition & Conference, visit TFWA. Registration is now closed. Visitors can still register on site at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes from Saturday 23rd October to Thursday 28th October.
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After rumors about the S6 build quality, Samsung has issued a statement complete with a video detailing its own bending test. The company claims that the SquareTrade test does not indicate typical usage scenarios and is also not indicative of the phone's face-down rigidity.
In the Samsung video, which opens up with a quick disclaimer, that it's not inspired by sadistic desires, the complete bend test routine is shown on both the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge. A three point rig is set up with the appropriate software to measure the applied force.
To put an everyday meaning into the numbers a set of 5 pencils is subjected to the same test and reaches a breaking point just shy of the 80lbf (108Nm) mark. Then the Galaxy S6 takes the stage and survives a slightly larger force just fine, returning to its original shape. The Galaxy S6 edge fares equally well, both face down and up.
Remember the #Bendgate? Well apparently the method has still not died down and the new Nexus 6P is the latest phablet to come under scrutiny. A questionable YouTube video from user "JerryRigEverything" now claims that the Nexus 6P is laughable, showing how the handset miserably fails bend, scratch and burn tests.
Below, you will see the video showing the Huawei-made Google Nexus 6P being mercilessly destroyed is making waves online. This brutal video, however, doesn't accurately depict the phone's durability.
A different user, meanwhile, decided to do a different kind of test, using actual weights to try to bend a new Nexus 6P whose screen did not suffer any other kind of prior damage. Max Lee improvised a bending rig, using different weights to determine the level of pressure the Nexus 6P can withstand.
Check out the videos and make your own judgement.
Everyone knows that once a potential flaw is discovered in the new iPhone then all phones in existence must be tested for the same flaw. It happened with Antennagate and now it's happening with Bendgate.
The Apple iPhone 6 Plus proved easy to deform under pressure so the smaller iPhone 6 was put under the same test along with the iPhone 5s, the HTC One M8, another aluminum phone, the Motorola Moto X (2014) and the Nokia Lumia 1020.
The iPhone 6 has the same basic design as the iPhone 6 Plus but it's shorter and narrower, which gives its body more rigidity. It gave way a little bit but the problem isn't anywhere near as severe as on the big phone. Watch the Video below to find out Which phone will Bend!
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I'm Kalena! A Kansas City based destination wedding & elopement photographer. I capture candid and emotional photos for adventurous, laid-back couples.
Dec 8, 2021
Kalena Mitchell
Being Davina and Joel's wedding photographer and getting to document their love was a true honor. The intentionality of their day was inspiring and their love for each other was so evident through their vows. Before their elopement day, we worked together to find the perfect locations for all their photos. Loews Ventana Canyon Resort has a beautiful waterfall where we took some portraits right after their first look. We then drove a short 8 minutes away to Sabino Canyon where Davina and Joel said their vows in the desert under the tall saguaro cacti with Mount Lemmon behind them in the distance. They were surrounded by three close friends, one who was the officiant. After their sweet ceremony, we took group photos and more couples photos. The details of this Sabino Canyon elopement included a beautiful bouquet, custom wooden vow books, gorgeous rings, and a stunning wedding dress straight out of a fairytale!
"Kalena helped make our wedding day absolutely perfect. We found her on Instagram and she was quick to respond and able to offer advice and suggestions! She worked with us on the photography package best suited for our wedding day. When we were struggling to finalize the location to say our vows, she suggested Sabino Canyon and we are SO glad she knew where to go and what works as a good Sonoran Desert back-drop. Our photos are colorful, true to life, and beautifully capture the moments from that day. See the attached photos for some examples from us! Kalena is friendly, professional, and overall a GREAT photographer. Book her for your next photographed event!!"
– Davina
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The FAT Website. Poor old thing has been neglected badly for the past three months. Apologies to our readership for the infrequent updates and distinct lack of new content since July. I've been kept super busy in July and August, hanging out with visiting friends and family. I thought I'd get back into the swing of things in September but it's only really taken me until now to properly catch up on some much needed down time where I could lose myself in sleeping, reading, vidya games and time with Jen.
I've got plenty of stuff I want to write about. The election. Movies I saw in May. The Xbox One and Playstation4. What I ate last weekend.
It's good to feel like the batteries are re-charged. It's good to write again. I've missed you TFW. Let's get reacquainted!


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Tours & Attractions
For 1st timers or those that don't have a lot of time, we recommend venturing over to Bijou Community Park. Centrally located off of Al Tahoe Boulevard, it features a playground, vast bike park, dog park, skate park, and a 27-hole disc golf course. Overall, the course is mostly flat with a few elevation changes as it winds its way through meadows and pine trees. For beginners, the first nine are a perfect option since they're a bit shorter, helping to build confidence. The last eighteen are more of a challenge.
Bijou Disc Golf Course
1301 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150


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For many people who go to therapy, or are considering therapy, the holidays can be incredibly stressful. I'm writing this article during COVID, which adds many layers of stress for many. I thought it might be helpful to share some tips for healthy coping. I have tips for coping with family and for coping with loss and loneliness.
If Family Events Trigger You:
- Remember you're not alone. The famed yogi Ram Dass said once, "If you think you're enlightened go spend a week with your family." He's absolutely right on this. Family has a way of getting under our skin like no one else can. It makes sense, considering they often installed the buttons that they are pushing! It can help some to remember that finding family events difficult is a very common scenario.
- Gray rock. Gray rock is the name of a communication technique that was originally meant to be used with narcissists but it can stave off a variety of dysfunctional interactions. With the Gray rock method, you become uninteresting to the other person, and don't share much unique/personal/sensitive information. For an in-depth discussion of this technique, go here.
- Mindfulness. I know, you've heard this word a lot, but there's some truth to how helpful it can be. When talking about family events triggering stress, taking a mindful approach means getting curious. It can look a little bit like this: Oh that's interesting. Aunt Bertha started talking about how she thinks so and so is a conspiracy and I notice that my chest gets tight, and I get a sensation of heat around my ears. I notice this urge to confront her rising up in me. By noticing the experience, we get a little bit of distance from it, and can more easily choose how to respond. Without this mindful perspective, we are more likely to simply react to those impulses.
- Self-talk. For some, family triggers a feeling of danger at a very primal level, but you may not be willing or able to get away from them during the holidays. If your situation involves any kind of abuse happening in your present life, I highly recommend that you make an exit strategy and seek support through local resources. If your feelings of threat are from the past, then self-talk can be helpful here. Notice the story rising up in you. Is it the story of the childhood version of yourself? If so, then you can remind yourself that you are an adult now, and you have more options now than you did back then. You can leave the room if you need to, or hide in the bathroom and meditate or scroll social media.
- Call on your family of choice. If you have a support network outside of your family, enlist their help. You can do it directly by saying your fam is driving you crazy, or indirectly by sending them funny memes to engage them in communication. Communicating with people we feel safe and happy around can lower stress levels.
If Loneliness or Grief Triggers You…
- Journal. Journaling can be a wonderful way to sort through our thoughts and feelings. If you lost a loved one, holidays can sometimes be especially tough. Consider using the journal to write to your loved one, as a thought experiment. Tell them how much you miss them, and what you miss about them.
- Volunteer. Many therapists recommend trying to come home to ourselves, because so many people hide from their inner experience. But if you are feeling intense loneliness or loss, then turning inward may not be helpful. Certainly, we don't want to run from our feelings, but you may also need some relief. Volunteering is a great way to get a break from unrelenting emotional pain and has been shown in research to help with depression. COVID complicates volunteering opportunities in many areas, but you may be able to find socially distanced volunteering opportunities. While it isn't the same as volunteering in person, there are many opportunities available through this website.
- Use Crisis Lines. That is what they are there for. You don't have to be suicidal to call a crisis line. Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor for messaging support. You can find many options for crisis communication at this website for suicide hotlines.
- Get cozy. Self-care is always important, but when you are feeling down it can be even more so. Get a fuzzy robe, some warm socks, a cup of your favorite beverage and a book or magazine you've been meaning to read. If you're in an area with milder weather, maybe even sit outside and enjoy the fresh air.
- Consider memorialization. Some families find it helpful to have an empty chair at the holiday dinner table for a loved one who has passed away. Others find it helpful to have a framed photo of the loved one and to light a candle in their honor when they are feeling the loss. Honor what your inspiration tells you to recognize the person that used to be in your life.
Remember there are many types of losses, and it is normal to grieve any type of loss. During a global pandemic, you may be dealing with death of a loved one or several acquaintances, loss of a job, loss of access to places you cannot go in person right now, loss of vacations that had to be cancelled, loss of health insurance, loss of physical health, loss of access to important relationships, and more. Be gentle with yourself, and do your best to be gentle with others. Just about everyone has some kind of loss right now.
Coping with holiday stress isn't easy. Honor yourself and your feelings. Check in with yourself each day and ask yourself what you need to feel healthy and well. Make space for yourself to feel what is happening within you, and plan ahead so you also have activities to distract yourself when things get overwhelming. Do your best to find a balance, and enjoy what you can when you can.


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Podcast: What is the problem getting to the bottom of biomarkers and gene x environment interactions
Outcome measures for clinical trials and understanding and determining gene x environment interactions have been two (of many) challenging questions for scientists. In the first study, we explain a new study that looks at the feasibility of three potential biomarkers that have the potential to look at presence of a diagnosis as well as effectiveness of an intervention. In the second half, we describe some new research that shows novel approaches to better understand the presence of an environmental factor with genetic influences, or a new method to describe them in different communities. You can read the studies at the links below and you can listen to the podcast here:


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Are you looking for a retirement home? You can make your decision easier by breaking down the process into smaller steps. Here are some tips that will make finding a retirement home easier for you:
Get Your Family on the Same Page
Regardless if you are a senior looking for yourself, or you are looking on behalf of your elderly loved one, when you work with a similar goal, you will be more decisive and effective. Conflict between family members ultimately creates inefficiencies when choosing the best retirement home. Remember, the goal is choosing the best care for yourself or a loved one. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance to start your search on the same page with other family members who may be helping you.
Create a Must-Have List
If possible, you should discuss the option of moving into a retirement home long before it is necessary. This way, you do not have to wait until something bad happens to start looking into retirement homes. Before you start looking at the best places to retire in 2019, consider the following factors:
- Care – what type of care do you need now or will you need in the future?
- Place – how far are you willing to move and where would you rather live?
- Cost – what can you afford to pay for a retirement home?
With these factors in mind, your choice will be a much easier one. Make sure that you get the perfect balance of these three factors.
Create a Wish List
Now that you have done the necessary research, you should think about things that can improve your life. What have you always wanted to do something but never got the chance? For instance, if you want to live closer to your children, you can choose a retirement home closer to where they live. Is golf a priority, then choose a location with exceptional courses? How about living by the ocean or mountains? The point is that you should create a wish list of things you want to do in retirement and choose a retirement home that fulfills those desires.
Consider Your Future Health Needs
Most retirement communities offer services and amenities such as fitness classes and recreational activities. However, unless you are living in a continuum of care community, there is a good chance your retirement home does not offer medical care.
If you run into a situation where you need ongoing daily care, there is a change you will have to either relocate or acquire home health services. To avoid this, consider a retirement community that offers assisted living and/or skilled medical care, in the event you might need it in the future. Some retirement communities also include home health care and memory care among their services.
Ask about Recreational Activities
It is important to find out the types of educational, social, and cultural activities that a retirement home offers. Is transportation available or do you have to use public transport? Does the home have a staff member who plans trips and entertainment outings? Is there a gym or fitness room? How about a pool or golf course? These are all important questions to ask before choosing a retirement home for you.
Get Detailed Fee Information
Find out what the different fees include. Are the fees subject to random increases and in what conditions? You need to dig deeper to figure out what the fee increase over the past five years has been like. You should also consider the financial pros and cons of the contract options that a retirement home offers.
Check the Home's Background and Reviews
Who manages and owns the retirement home? You should find the record of accomplishment of the establishment. Does the facility meet the high standards of services and operations? You do not want to move into a retirement home only to find out that it is tied up in scandals. Check online reviews and be sure to ask the community for references from current and past residents.
Meet the Residents
To get an accurate picture of what the retirement home is like, you need a firsthand account from the residents. You also need to tour the community in person to assess it for yourself. Is it clean and well maintained? Do the residents seem happy? Do the employees seem happy? Touring a community and seeing life at the retirement (first hand) will give you a better idea if you want to spend the next chapter of your life there.
Choosing a retirement home is a long process, so you should not take it lightly. To avoid making rash decisions, you should start looking for a retirement home long before you need it. We hope the steps above give you guidance and clarity on important items you should be looking for when choosing a retirement home for yourself or your loved one.


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Madalene "Madge" Codone (nee Pantalone), 93, of Atco, N.J. and formerly of Hammonton and Rosedale, N.J. died on December 8, 2020.
She was born and raised in Rosedale and lived in Hammonton for many years. Madge worked for Ancora State Hospital as the head of housekeeping for 25 years. In her younger years, Madge worked alongside her mother Mary as well as many of her relatives and friends at Joe Palma's Clothing Shop. She was devoted to her faith and a lifelong member of St. Joseph Church serving in the choir, as a Eucharist minister, working in the parish rectory and served as the Treasurer of the Altar Rosary Society. Madge was a past president of the Hammonton Chapter of Deborah, member of the Amalgamated clothing workers and the Hammonton Senior Citizens. She enjoyed watching her nieces and nephews and playing sports. She was an avid Phillies fan. She loved to dance and bowled in league for many years. In her early years Madge was a member of the traveling Hap Brander group that opened for June Carter in Nashville, Tenn.
Madge is predeceased by her husband, Philip R. Codone; parents, Louis and Mary Pantalone and her brother, Carmine Pantalone and his wife Rose.
Surviving are her brother, Louis "Butch" Pantalone Sr. and his wife Wynnona of Winslow, N.J.; brother-in-law, Louis "Junie" Codone of Orlando, Fla.; her nieces and nephews, Louis and JoAnn Pantalone, Joseph and Oliva Pantalone, Louis Jr. and Kathy Pantalone, David and Lisa Pantalone, Sheri Brigandi and Joe, Diane and Alex McGraw, Cindy and Mike Barrington, George and Susan Codone and Louis Codone as well as 14 great-nieces and nephews and four great-great-nieces and nephews.
Family and friends attended her viewing on December 11, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N. Third Street Hammonton, N.J. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish St. Joseph Church 3rd & French Streets Hammonton, N.J. Burial followed in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery 124 S. First Rd. Hammonton, N.J. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Madge to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Society P.O. Box 182 Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Arrangements made by Marinella Funeral Home.