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You can file this in the "Nerdiest thing we'll post all week" drawer if you want, but I'm excited! Google is finally launching ARCore Stickers for Pixel devices, and I've already got them on my Pixel 2.
As you can see in the featured video above, Google is emphasizing the Star Wars pack, but there are a few others to toy around with, also. Fans of Netflix's Stranger Things will be happy to see their favorite characters in AR form now. And, there are also some fun little food and party items, as well as the ability to add AR text to your photos and videos.
Let's take a closer look at each of the 5 ARCore Sticker Packs, and then I'll show you how to get them on your Pixel device.
Star Wars
This pack is one that's sure to please the likes of nerds from any living generation. And as much as I know this next comment is sure to piss somebody off, I have a confession: I've never seen a single Star Wars movie. I'm familiar with the characters, but as for the flicks?
Meh. Not my style. That doesn't mean this pack isn't awesome, however.
The Star Wars pack contains 8 ARCore Stickers: Porg, BB-8, Stormtrooper, BB-9E, R2-D2, the X-Wing spacecraft, the TIE Fighter spacecraft, and the AT-M6.
Next up, we've got a round of food-related stickers. There's a hamburger (Patty), donut (Sprinkles), a cup of coffee (Java), a piece of pizza (Slice), beer (Suds), broccoli (Sprout), sushi (Maki), ice cream cone (Scoops), lemon (Tart), and pepper (Spice).
There are four different styles of text for these ARCore Stickers. They're all pretty similar, so I only used one sample image here. Get the picture? Good. I knew you would.
This pack is filled with objects created with Blocks – Google says to "light up the celebration with these flashy and energetic characters. We've got Bobby Boombox, Skates, Cash, Champagne, Cake, Gift, and Heart in this bunch.
Stranger Things
You know it, you love it – it's everyone's favorite Netflix show: Stranger Things – in AR form! This pack features the Demogorgon, Eleven, Dustin, Lucas, Will, Mike, and the Stranger Things logo.
Need I say more?
Just for fun
You saw the professional-grade feature video above, but here is some real-life footage, just to show you how the ARCore Stickers interact with the environment surrounding them and with each other.
How to get ARCore Stickers
You'll need a Pixel phone on Android 8.1 to use ARCore stickers. You'll also need to install the two following apps. (If they aren't already installed, that is. They were already installed on my Pixel 2 – they just weren't visible until today.)
Obviously, my photos and video here were thrown together quickly to get this article out, but you can get creative with ARCore Stickers, and we'd love to see some Mobile Photography Mondays submissions using them!


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Two resilient little sisters bear up as best they can when their desperate mom dumps them with relatives in So Yong Kim's "Treeless Mountain," which finds the "In Between Days" filmmaker shifting milieus (from Toronto to her native South Korea) and slightly, though not starkly, altering her methods for this slightly autobiographical tale. A life-affirming conclusion, after several stressful points where tragedy could strike, will raise commercial chances, though only slightly in this risk-averse market.
If Kim's widely admired debut was touched with contemplation as well as an invitingly rough, pick-up-the-camera-and-go energy, her newest work is slightly more classical and would easily pass as a purely Korean film, even though Kim is based in Gotham with her partner, co-editor and producer, Bradley Rust Gray. Notably, for their Soandbrad production shingle, the pair have made three impressive, personal films about young people on three different continents: Gray's "Salt," set in Iceland; "In Between Days" in snowy Toronto; and now "Treeless," lensed in Seoul and the area around Heung Hae, Kim's hometown.
Six-year-old Jin (Hee Yeon Kim) attends school in Seoul while her mother (Soo Ah Lee), working to support her kids and barely scraping by, leaves younger daughter Bin (Song Hee Kim) with a neighboring babysitter. The arrangement is suddenly upended when Mom decides — for reasons auds are invited to fill in — that she must find her absent husband. This means yanking Jin out of school and dropping the girls in the lap of her alcoholic sister-in-law, known by all as Big Aunt (Mi Hyang Kim).
The dramatic shift is played with great restraint and understatement, which actually makes Jin and Bin's uncertain conditions seem more achingly difficult. Kim avoids the easy out of turning Big Aunt into a threat to the girls; instead, she's something more interesting: a spinster who never abuses the little ones but barely tolerates them.
It seems to get worse when their mother sends a letter instructing Big Aunt to send the girls to their grandparents' farm. Again, though, Jin and Bin plow through, and (with Boon Tak Park's warm grandma) find some gentle pleasures in what has amounted to an odyssey from present-day urban Korea to an older, poorer, agrarian Korea.
Drawing out beautifully natural performances from her child actors, Kim once again has a distinct way of letting her camera observe her characters with kind thoughtfulness, allowing for a quiet mood to wash over the scenes. Anne Misawa's Super 16mm lensing is sharp and steady, with a great blow-up to 35mm.


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The Raw Score
A recap and reviw of Monday Night Raw.
Hosted by: "Candy Man" Jay Shannon
"How Lucky I am to have something that makes saying Goodbye so hard"–Winnie the Pooh
Tonight, Dean Ambrose makes his swan song with the WWE. He has chosen not to renew his contract.
Last week, we lost 2 great Legends of the business. King Kong Bundy and Dick "The Destroyer" Beyer left us after many years of dedicated service to this industy that they both loved dearly. Rest in Peace, Gentlemen, and God Bless.
We were live from the home of Kurt Angle and adpoted home of the late, great Bruno Sammartino…Pittsburg, PA. Batista is in the house to confront Triple H. This is going to be explosive, to say the least.
The Shield came out to start the show. They made their trademark entrance, through the crowd. Cool shirts. This was to be their "Farewell Address". Last night, The Shield was triumphant in destroying Lashley, McIntyre and Corbin.
Seth Rollins was the first to take the stick. He paused to drink in the love from the fans and then handed the stick to Roman. Reigns said he knew life was short and he has no regrets. Roman admitted his love for his "brothers", Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins. Roman then brought up Wrestlemania. Roman wanted to fight one-on-one tonight. Dean also had some business to finish. Roman then mentioned Seth and the business he had to follow through on. Roman got a "Burn it Down" chant going. All 3 of the Shield members hugged and did the Fist Punch Symbol. The music played as The SHield officially disbanded. Roman and Dean headed to the back and Seth stayed behind.
Paul Heyman cut off Seth's speech. He did his typical introduction. He needs a new schtick. Seth mocked Paul's announcements. Seth mentioned how Daniel Bryan and A.J. Styles pushed Brock to his limits. He also brought up Finn Balor. Seth realized that Brock has a problem with smaller guys with superior speed and skills. Seth said he would take the title of Paul's "Beast" at Mania. "Slay the Beast!" rang out. There's the next t-shirt for Rollins. Paul tried to make excuses for Brock's short-comings in recent months. Paul sent it to a video package about Brock Lesnar.
Paul claimed that Brock has been having "Sadistic Fantasties" about hurting Seth, at Mania. Shelton Benjamin slid in the ring and attacked Seth with a series of German Suplexes. Huh? Break time.
Seth Rollins vs Shelton Bemjamin
Heyman was on commentary. Paul tried to deny his involvement in Shelton's attack, in the last segment. Side Headlock by Shelton. Push Off by Seth but Shelton with a Shoulder Tackle. Universal into a Clothesline by Seth. Wild Dropkick by Seth that sent Benjamin to the floor. Seth bounced Shelton off the barricade and threw him back in the ring. Knife Edge Chop and Whip. Blockbuster by Seth. Seth Tuned up the Band. He missed the Stomp but escaped the German. Knee Strike as Seth tried for a Tope Suicida. 2 count for Benjamin. Commercials again.
Rear Chin Lock by Benjamin. Seth punched his way free. Shelton dumped Seth out to the floor. Heyman admitted to paying Shelton to attack Seth. Paul got a phone call. Shelton stood over Seth then pulled him in for a Piledriver. Seth countered it. Shelton tried it again but Seth nailed a Rana. Paul announced that Brock will be in the house, next week.
Sling Blade by Seth. Shelton flipped Seth onto the apron. Enziguri and Springboard Clothesline by Rollins. Shelton hit a Release German after dodging a Superkick. Shelton tried for his own F5 but Seth escaped and nailed The Stomp to take this one home.
Your Winner: Seth Rollins
Raw Score: 89 out of a possible 100
Finn Balor came out before Seth Rollins left the ring. The two shook hands and Finn headed to the ring. Finn was set to defend the Intercontinental title, next.
Finn Balor vs Bobby Lashley
Intercontinental Title Match
Lashley came out without "Catfish" Lio Rush. The two men circled each other and Lashley tossed Balor down, hard. Corner Stomps by the former champion. Bobby then choked Finn on the middle rope. Cravat by Lashley. It was explained that Braun Strowman injured Lio Rush, last week. Bobby boxed the ribs of the IC champ. Balor came back with a hard Dropkick. Lashley took Finn tothe corner and blocked an Enziguri. Finn escaped the Stall Suplex and nailed Bobby. Dropkick, on the apron, and we are off to the land of movie trailers and food ads.
Lashley squeezed Finn and then hit a Flatliner. 1-2-kick out. Balor escaped a Powerbomb and threw Lashley out of the ring. Spinebreaker, on the apron, by Lashley.
Back in the ring, Lashley lifted Finn and punched the champion in the jaw. Arm Bar with a Crossface combo by Bobby. Bobby went back to the Powerbomb but Finn turned it into a Sunset Flip and Basement Dropkick. Flying Forearm by Balor. Knife Edge Chop by Balor. Bobby caught Finn on the Float Over but Balor escaped, again. Double Stompby Finn. Corner Shoulders by Lashley. Finn barely avoided the DOminator. Lashley threw FInn intothe top turnbuckle. Sling Blade by Finn. SHotgun Dropkick by Balor. Finn started up the ring when someone rang the bell. It was Lio Rush! What the heck?
Finn took out both Lashley and Rush. Springboard by Baloor was met with a Spear! Could be…might be…It Is!
Your Winner (and NEW Intercontinental Champion): Bobby Lashley
Raw Score: 85
Baron Corbin was interviewed. They showed Corbin's cruel comments about Roman Reigns, several months ago. Baron owned what he said. Baron admitted he wanted Roman off Raw. Corbin felt Roman couldn't possibly be at 100%. Corbin said he would "House Train the Big Dog". Really?
Ronda Rousey has something to say…next.
Over the next two weeks, the most important women in my life will celebrate their birth. This Wednesday, my biggest fan (my Mom) reaches 72. Next Monday, my beloved Jean has her special day. (Won't mention her age, but we are close to being born in the same year). Love you both.
Rona Rousey came out to the ring. She had some 'splaining to do. Ronda attacked Becky Lynch so Becky would win, by Disqualification, at Fastlane. That makes the title match, at Mania, a Triple Threat Match.
Ronda drew Heat by insulting the crowd. She said she would humiliate both Becky and Charlotte at Mania. She dissed the WWE as being a Carny environment. Suddenly, she starts to sound like Brock Lesnar. Ronda said she would fight the two women in a Handicap Match. Dana Brooke came out and told Ronda to stop it. Dana felt she had nothing to lose and she would not allow the disrespect of the WWE or the Universe or the Women's Locker Room. Dana got in the ring and complained about beig passed over for someone so ungrateful as Ronda. Dana wants a chance. Dana accept the unissued Open Challenge. Ronda attacked Dana and took the fight to the floor. Piper's Pit, back in the ring. The refs came out to stop thisinsanity. She slapped a ref. FINE! SUSPENSION! Ronda stormed to the back like a spoiled brat.
We flashed back to the attack on Ric Flair, two weeks ago. Batista jumped Flair, in the dressing room. It was such a bogus attack.
Aleister Black and Ricochet vs The Glorious Ones (Roode and Gable)
Gable tossed Black around and tagged in to Roode. Black with a lot of Martial Arts movs until Roode hit the Double R Spinebuster. Bobby worked over Aleister's arm. Tag to Gable. Double Team on Black. Modified Indian Death Lock by Gable. Tag back to Roode. Double Corner Stomps by the former champs.
Backbreaker by Roode for a two count. Inverted Bear Hug by Roode. Black punched free. Knee Strike by Bobby. Rodde charged and hithte corner. Tag to Ricochet. Neckbreaker on Gable. Rana to Roode. Tag to Gable. Double Team Blockbuster/German to Ricochet. Ricochet with a sicked Lariat. RIcochet escaped the Glorious DDT. Tag to Black. Knee Shot to Roode. Dropkick to Gable. Black Mass!
Your Winners: Ricochet and Aleister Black
Raw Score: 84
The Revival (Dash and Dawson) attacked Ricochet and Black, on the ramp.
Kurt Angle will be out, shortly, to discuss his future.
Alexa Bliss will host her talk segment, after the break. So happy to see that Miz and MRS is back, starting April 2nd. It's my true guilty pleasure show. Plus, Walking Dead is about to end the season. Smile.
They ran a touching video about how Roman Reigns and a few others visited a sweet nine-year old named Kelsey, who had sent a video to Roman to keep fighting.
A Moment of Bliss
Alexa explained this was a special episode of her show. She was about to reveal the host of this year's Wrestlemania. She mentioned a few past hosts,. This year's host will be…Alexa Bliss. Oh, seriously? Sigh. She was so honored to be chosen. Who chose her? She crowed about how great she is. What the heck ever.
We looked back at the guys from Saturday Night Live coming to Raw. Braun Strowman was asked about roughing up the guys, last week. Braun enjoyed jacking up the kid by the neck. Braun was told his car was there. Strowman had no clue about a car waiting for him. Hmmm….
There was a fancy car from the guy from Saturday Night Live. Braun told destroyed the car in a hissy fit. Jeez. Braun told the guy to give a piece of the car to the two clowns from SNL and said that he would see them at Mania. Yawn.
Elias was in the ring. Elias was in his hometown, this week. He began to play for the fans. Elias drew cheap heat by insulting the home town crowd. He's been talking to Mick Foley, again. Elias was cut off by the arrival of No Way Jose! Love the new hair!Elias jumped Jose as he danced around the ring. He even jumped a few of the Conga Line Guys, including the Cheeseburger. Drift Away on the steel rampway. Elias demanded a microphone.
The newest inductees intothe Hall of Fame are…Harlem Heat! Glad to see Stevie Ray finally get some recognition. I have to admit I would prefer the Hart Foundation be there but Booker and Stevie started their career, right here in Dallas. I saw them, early on. Shouldn't Sherri Martel go in as their manager?
Lacey Evans waltzed out from the back. Is she ever going to do anything beyond being a Walkway Fixture. Nia Jax and Tamina came out and blew her off.
Natalya vs Nia Jax
We saw how the Samoan Slaughterhouse attacked Beth Phoenix, at Fastlane. Natalya had a microphone in hand. Nattie said Ronda Rousey abandoned her. Nattie brought out Beth Phoenix to "have her back".
Natalya tore into Jax but Nia ran over her. Tamina got involved. Beth got in the ring nad threw hard punches on Nia. RIng the bell. Beth also took out Tamina.
Your Winner (by Disqualification): Nia Jax
Raw Score: 30
Sasha and Bayley jumped Nia and Tamina, right behind the curtain. Finlay and a few others held the tag champs back.
Batista showed up on the scene. He will appear, right after these words from the sponsors.
Hide the little ones….this is about to get nasty. HHH came out in his leathers, ready to kick behind. Triple H demanded that Batista get out to the ring. "THe Animal's" music hit and Dave strolled from the back. He's lost a ton of muscularity since going to Hollywood. Batista was joined by his personal security force. That seems like a cowardly move, to me. HHH invited Batista to quit acting like a Nose Ring Model. He poked fun at Batista for the squad. Batista said he was not stupid. He learned from HHH and Flair, two of the dirtiest guys in the business. Batista felt HHH underestimated him. HHH said he would not give Dave a damn thing because Batista was such a quitter. HHH made fun of the security squad "Guardians of the Independent Scene". Batista screamed things were not going to be done HHH's way. Batista whined about being mistreated, for years. HHH told Batista to be a man and face him, in the ring. Batista kept mocking HHH. Batista demanded to face HHH at Wrestlemania. HHH accepted the challelnge for a major fight at Mania. Sweet! I hope HHH shuts Batista's mouth, for good. Batista said he was going to end HHH's career, on his terms. HHH warned "Hollywood" to dig deep to find the real Animal. HHH said the match would be a No Holds Barred Match! Batista threw down the microphone and stormed off. I'm predicting HHH embarrasses Batista on the Grandest Stage of them All!
Kurt Angle came out. He mentioned he would be wrestling his Farewell Match at Wrestlemania. He thanked the crowd and said he wanted to fight in his home town before going to Wrestlemania.
Kurt Angle vs Apollo Crews
Collar and Elbow. Shoulder Tackle by Apollo. Hip Toss and Arm Drag by Kurt. Apollo took Kurt tothe corner and punched away. Belly to Belly Throw by Kurt. Dropkick by Crews. 1 count only. Suplex by Crews to get a deuce. Rear Chin Lock by Crews.
They traded punches and Kuft hit the Hat Trick Germans. 1-2-kick out again. Kurt stalked his foe. Arm Drag and Step Up Enziguri by Crews. Standing Moonsault to get a near fall. Crews went up top and tried for a Frog Splash. He missed and Kurt aniled the AngleSlam!
Your Winner: Kurt Angle
Raw Score: 88
Kurt showed respect to his opponent and friend.
Wrestlemania Week-end is going to be amazing. My sweeite has her Spring Concert on Saturday. Hall of Fame, NXT Takeover and Wrestlemania all in the same week-end. Sweet!
Roman Reigns vs Baron Corbin
Drew McIntyre jumped Roman, instead of Baron Corbin. Drew therw Roman into the ring post. Roman started to fight back, on the floor. Claymore Kick! Roman was seriously stunned.
Drew hit a 2nd Claymore, which sent Roman's head into the ring post. Ouch! Medics choked on Roman. Reigns refused to give up. Looked like a possible concussion. Seth Rolllins rushed down to check on his best friend. Roman was having issues with his balance as Seth walked him up the ramp.
Your Winner: No Match
Raw Score: N/A
The Shield members walked, backstage. Dean was especially livid at the cowardly attack. Dean let Seth and Roman enter the training room and then went to HHH. Dean demanded to fight Drew in a NO-DQ, No Count-Out, Falls Count Anywhere Match. HHH thought it was a great idea.
Dean Ambrose vs Drew McIntyre
No Holds Barred Match
Drew came out to mock Dean. It set Dean off. Dean threw wild punches and knees. Suplex, on the stage, by Dean. Ax Bomber to the stadium floor by Ambrose. Drew kicked away but Dean slammed Drew's face into the barricade. Dean punched away but Drew went to the eyes. They fought up into the crowd. Knife Edge Chop-a-thon by both men. Drew bounced Dean's face off the guardrail. Drew slung Dean into the retaining wall. They battled into the Press Box. Dean bit Drew's fingers and hit another Ax Bomber. Break time.
Dean and Drew fought back down the stairs. During the break, they fought in the concession stands. Dean had a second to grab some popcorn. They dismantled the entire t-shirt display area. Belly to DBelly Throw by Drew. Drew took apart the ring steps and popped Dean in the face. 2 count. Drew lifted the ring steps again and bashed Dean between the eyes. Uno…Dos…Nada.
Dead Lift Suplex by Drew to gain another Near Fall. Drew took Dean back out into the crowd. Drew screamed he would take out the Shield, one by one. Low Blow by Dean. Dean slid into Drew and pounded away. Drew bashed Dean with a steel chair.Drew dropped Dean off the Penalty Box.
Dean slammed Drew's face into an equipment case and rolled him into another one. 2 count. This is likely the best match in Dean's career. They came up by the announcers. Roll Up for a two. Dean dismantled the announce table. Dean with a Side Russian Leg Sweep to put Drew on the table. Dean pounded away. Low Blow by Drew. Drew stabbed Dean with a pencil. Holy Abdullah the Butcher. Drew slammed Dean intothe LED boards. Lawn Dart into the board for a near fall. Dean would not give up. Dean slapped Drew in the face. Drew slapped back. Drew trapped Dean in the railing. Claymore! 1-2-3.
Your Winner: Drew McIntyre
Raw Score: 94
Dean refused to stay down and he took another Claymore Kick tothe face. Fade out.
If anyone happens to find themselves in Waxahachie, Texas on Wednesday evening, I'll be doing a personal appearance at the local movie theater. Ok, I'm taking my Mom and Jean to see the 80th Anniversary showing of the Wizard Of Oz. Stop by and say hi.
Chris and Dick: Rest in Peace
Mom: Happiest of Birthdays
Jean: I love you
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Transformations. The hidden art of Christo and Jeanne-Claude
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No art galleries, no agents, no sponsors. To bring their art to life, they risked bankruptcy on more than one occasion; brokered a truce between two sworn enemies, Jacques Chirac and François Mitterrand; and even milked cows in California. Christo and Jeanne-Claude, in art and in life an indestructible couple for more than half a century, revolut


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Even though we are aware that not all mothers and daughter have a perfect relationship, one mom has taken her dysfunction with her daughter to a whole new level.
A pregnant woman decided to take it to Reddit to "vent" about her mother and her reaction when the daughter told her that she is eight weeks pregnant with her second child.
The mom, however, managed to turn the joyous moment into a pretty sour one, and that's why the daughter posted her story in the r/BabyBumps subreddit.
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The King Of The Jungle Is Back, Baby.
Fan Favourite Luke Toki Returns To Australian Survivor: Champions V Contenders.
Lauded by superfans as the greatest player in Australian Survivor history, WA's Luke Toki is heading back to the jungle and he's coming to claim his crown.
Having made a massive splash in season two, Luke is a lovable prankster, infamous for spying, lying and wearing the clothes of his departed victims around camp.
Joining the Champions tribe as the People's Champion, Luke will be taking no prisoners as he promises to pick up his antics where he left off.
Returning to the game a little older and wiser, this tough talking mining technician hides a huge heart beneath his hard exterior and is playing this game so his young family can have a bright future.
On returning to the game of Survivor, Luke said: "I'm gonna play hard and take the piss out of people. I really believe I have the tools to win. I am willing to die out here to win, haha."
Premiering on Wednesday, 24 July at 7.30pm, the fourth season of Australian Survivor: Champions V Contenders is hosted by Jonathan LaPaglia and is made for Network 10 by Endemol Shine Australia.
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As you know, we're in the middle of a national emergency as Corona virus (COVID-19) is affecting all aspects of life.
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Snacks are a major motivator for Nickie the pug, and here she is fixated on the snacks that are heading her way! These tasty treats will definitely be worth the wait!
Archives for July 2018
Any time is snack time when you're a pug
Wake me up when it's Friday again…
Pug wishes you a happy Canada Day!
Today we celebrate our neighbors to the north! Canada Day is a federal holiday that falls on July 1st each year and commemorates the anniversary of the day when Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Canada province were united together in 1867.
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All Bhutanese citizens are expected to follow Buddhism. Converts to Christianity are watched with suspicion, and local communities and families with the support of religious leaders usually make every effort to bring them back to Buddhism. Apart from converts, many Christians come from the Nepali minority.
Churches have no official recognition by the state, which means that Christians are technically worshipping illegally. Local authorities often refuse to issue Christians with a "no-objection certificate" – needed for loan applications, registering property, applying for jobs and the renewal of ID cards.
Christian students have reportedly been forced to participate in morning and evening Buddhist rituals and in one instance, even cleaning Buddhist shrines. One of the traditions of farmers in Bhutan is community planting and harvesting, where several farmers share the workload and help each other. Christian farmers are usually excluded from this practice.
"In my place, there is no killing or beating, but we face persecution through the local government coming in and pressuring and threatening us. Yet, the faith of the Christians is still strong."
– James, a youth in Bhutan.
"In our village, my church got dismantled, but the members have been practising [the] faith in their homes, and now the church is growing. By God's grace, they haven't stopped us totally."
In Bhutan, Christians meeting together often face pressures. Some house churches have been forced to close and cease meeting after receiving warnings and threats from the authorities.
Pray for Bhutan
- Pray for believers who violate the anti-conversion law by leaving the Buddhist faith. Pray that efforts to persecute Christians in Bhutan will strengthen and unite them.
- Buddhism is Bhutan's spiritual heritage and has been for centuries. Pray that the Holy Spirit would loosen the hold of Buddhism on the country.
- Pray for Christian converts who face strong pressure from family, friends, and neighbours to recant their faith. Pray for strength and courage to stand firm in the faith.
Through our local partners, Open Doors provides immediate aid to Bhutanese believers when their faith in Christ leads to imprisonment, excludes them from families and communities, and deprives them of livelihood and employment. We also strengthen the persecuted Church in Bhutan through persecution preparedness training, literature distribution, discipleship, literacy training, as well as prayer support, advocacy and awareness.


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At our initial session, we'll get to know each other, I'll explain more about how I work, and we'll examine which areas of your life you'd like to focus on. If, after our initial consultation, we decide to continue working together, I'll use a balance of different approaches to support you while we explore those themes together.
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Javier Hernandez drops huge hint he wants to return to Manchester United after liking fan's tweet
Mexican striker adds further fuel to the flames of a potential Old Trafford comeback
JAVIER HERNANDEZ has hinted again at a potential return to Manchester United.
The Mexican striker was flogged to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen for £7.3million in August 2015 by former Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal.
Hugely popular among United fans, the decision left the Old Trafford faithful baffled – especially since he has gone on to net 38 goals in just 73 matches for his new side.
Keep up to date with ALL the Manchester United news, gossip, transfers and goals on our club page plus fixtures, results and live match commentary
And United supporters are not the only ones bemused Van Gaal's decision, with current manager Jose Mourinho recently saying he would have kept the 28-year-old.
Hernandez retweeted that interview, in which Mourinho told the BBC: "Man United sold players that I would never sell, bought players that I would never buy.
"I would never sell Di Maria, Chicharito [Hernandez], Danny Welbeck. Never. No chance."
If that was not indication enough that he would like a return to Manchester, he has now added further fuel to the flames by liking a fan's tweet urging the club to re-sign him.
Mourinho is currently relying on veteran Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic for goals.
Meanwhile, fellow forward and club captain Wayne Rooney seemingly set to depart this summer.
Hernandez has scored 12 goals in 33 games this campaign, with Leverkusen believed to be not willing to accept a fee of less than £21m for him.


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|Audi has announced the most potent 5-door Coupé to join the four-ring marque's line-up of impressive Coupes, the RS 7 Sportback. The next generation RS 7 Coupe now looks even sharper and is more efficient; in a nutshell.
The newest Coupe combines subtle styling enhancements with new LED lighting, upgraded infotainment and revisions to the 560 PS V8 TFSI powerplant which enable it to comply with new EU6 emissions regulations. Its exterior motif features include long bonnet, flowing c-pillars and the sloping rear end that forms an aesthetic overall impression. Notable design details, including the options, are the Singleframe grille with the black honeycomb typical of RS versions, as well as the three optional packages: matt aluminium, gloss black and carbon. On the front bumper, the air inlets and LED headlights are adapted to the singleframe grille. Matrix LED technology is available for the first time on the RS 7 Sportback, with integrated dynamic turn signals on the front and rear. The rear lights also takes up a new design. Lastly, 20-inch forged lightweight wheels complete the RS 7 Sportback's exterior package, with 21-inch cast aluminium available in three colors, valid as an option.
Interior-wise, the matte-grey RS Sport seats blends tastefully well with the black interior. Then, there's the instrument cluster, air outlet controls of the vent nozzles, the shift paddles behind the steering and the quattro emblem on the instrument panel. Additionally, the standard MMI navigation plus with MMI touch now uses the modular infotainment platform of the latest generation; its highlight is an efficient graphics processor from Audi partner, Nvidia.
Audi RS 7 Sportback takes up 4.0-liter V8 Twin-turbo to give an uncompromising 560 PS
A rather large 4.0 TFSI engine that's paired to an 8-speed tiptronic transmission is included in the RS 7 Sportback, enabling 560 PS and 700 Nm of torque at engine speeds between 1,750 and 5,500 rpm. The engine catapults the five-door coupé from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds; the optional dynamics packages allow top speeds of 280 km/h (174mph) and 304 km/h (189mph) respectively. On a combined cycle however, the resonant V8 twin-turbo returns up to 9.5 liter/100 km (29.7 mpg)), and emits 221 grams of CO2 per km.
The might of the V8 engine is harnessed by the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system and used to best effect by the standard Sports differential, which apportions torque in precisely measured quantities between the rear wheels according to driving conditions.
RS adaptive air suspension is fitted as standard, together with adaptive damping, and is controlled via the Audi drive select driving dynamics system. Audi offers the tauter RS sport suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) as an alternative. A further option is dynamic steering, which continuously varies the steering ratio for greater agility.
The four internally ventilated brake discs have a weight-saving wave design, while ESC (Electronic Stabilization Control) has a Sport mode that the driver can activate or deactivate per requirements. Alternatively carbon fiber-ceramic discs are available as an option.
Audi RS 7 Sportback color options and availability
The Audi RS 7 Sportback's paint palette include these colors: Floret silver, metallic; Glacier white, metallic; Mythos black, metallic and Sepang blue, pearl effect. The latest Coupe from Audi is ready to roll out into dealerships in Europe in the fourth quarter of the year.


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In The Sphenoid Sinuses: Saving Your baby from Sinusitis Complications
Worried about your baby's runny nose? Is your baby continuously sneezing or coughing? You might be thinking that it is just a common chilly. Nicely you might want to reconsider. Sometimes the signs which we mistaken to be a simple cool may be a sign of one other respiratory infection. This article will allow you to pin point the difference between a common cold from some other top respiratory infection, specifically a sinus infection. This will help you understand your baby's real health condition, thus you will be able to find proper medical advice immediately.
The baby may also develop a low grade fever (under 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit) The symptoms will only last for five in order to seven days generally
Sinusitis is a nasal disease that affects a lot more than 35 zillion People in america each year. It hindrances your nose which generates trouble in breathing and the good news to be able to patients suffering from this disease is that it can now be cured by the task of balloon sinuplasty. It is a simple outpatient surgery and is performed under general anesthesia. The sufferers of sinusitis can have terrible headache, facial pain and nasal clogging. The situation more declines when accompanied by persistent cold, irritating patients with a rigid sensation. If you have been identified as having sinusitis and medications fail to treatment an individual, then you ought to opt for the task of go up sinuplasty.
Before sinusitis starts to develop, it is important to address immediately any upper respiratory infection prior to the sinuses gets blocked and infected. By doing so, you will be able in order to save your valuable infant from battling the issues of sinusitis.
Correct here is a collection of some of the most typical home remedies for sinus infections.
Sphenoid Sinus: Mucous Retention Cyst vs. Mucocele
A mucocele results from obstruction of the drainage of a paransal sinus - resulting in expansile remodeling of the bone walls, surrounding a fluid filled space.
People Suffering from Snoring and Rest Apnea Might Want to Use the Pillar Procedure
This treatment is carried out by putting three pillars in the soft palate to strengthen it. Because the palate will become stiff, vibration will be decreased and also snoring is actually reduced. The method is very speedy, pain free and is done under local anesthesia.
- Cloudy nasal discharge may seem at first, but it has decided to progress to a thick as well as crusting discharge.
- Infants may be extremely irritable as a result of stuffed nose
When attempting to diminishi or rid the body of all the toxin, Fenugreek seeds might be a fantastic help. A tea made of fenugreek seeds and drinking water can be very helpful in treating this problem, when it is taken pursuing each mealregularly . This will be really beneficial as you try to discover a solution to the distressing problems you might have by stopping the fever and breating difficulty.
- Eggs and milk, also that contains Nutritional A, might be useful too.
- Fantastic outcomes can be had from this combination when used often.
But if the symptoms that your child is actually manifesting is not the same as what is mentioned above, then you should think for another upper respiratory area problem. Although the sinuses of toddlers are not yet entirely developed, it is still possible for infants to build up sinusitis. Sinusitis in babies may present the following symptoms:
- To overcome ones sinus virus consuming warm teas breathing in the flavour is actually very helpful.
- Hot ginger and cinnamon tea are extremely useful in the treatment of sinusitus.
Common Colds in Infants can be Avoided
The best way in order to prevent your baby from building common colds is by lessening the amount of people who handles the baby. Make sure that you wash your hands properly before dealing with the baby. Increase the fluid intake of your baby. When a fever develops, you can use acetaminophen at a dose recommended by a listed physician.
Several House Treatments and Several Health-Related Therapy can be Found
There are many kinds of home treatments to deal with sinus infections. From unique teas as well as oils to be able to yoga and workouts, people practice a range of homemade treatments that actually help out with sinus treatment.
Blocked Sinuses are then Opened Up Utilizing Small Higher Balloons
It is a very effective procedure and yields lasting results. The treatment will be accompanied by extremely less pain and bleeding and there is no need to use general anesthesia. Patients who do not respond to medical therapies are often recommended for the procedure. It is offered by many reputed facilities and is performed by expert specialists. This kind of surgery is exceedingly speedy and also the patient can carry on with his frequent activities.
Respiratory tract infection that lasts for more than 14 days can be a warning sign for a sinus problem. In the event that a medical doctor thinks a sinusitis, after that you should seek help from a pediatric sub expert, sinusitis medical doctors that is, so the problem will be addressed immediately. This is because neglected sinusitis in babies may lead to serious complications.
- Infants may manifest a cough especially when lying down or sleeping.
- Cough related to sinusitis is caused by a post sinus drip and irritation of the throat and tone of voice box.
You suspect that your baby is struggling with a typical cold, see if the infant is manifesting the following symptoms:
Hold in lots of h2o to thin and drain the mucus, to open the nostrils, get steam and to finally remedy sinusitis, gargle heat water with a pinch of salt.
Dietary a Has Been Proven Effective in the Therapy of Sinusitis
Including fruit that contains Dietary A in order to your diet may assist tremendously in lowering and even removing the sinusitis indicators and also signs. The mango is one of the fruits that is extremely righ in Supplement A. If you are suffering from nose worms, you ought to genuinely add mango in your diet plan strategy. Apart from mango, there are other fruits and veggies as well, which are rich in Vitamin a this kind of as, pumpkin, vegetables getting leaves, tomatoes and carrots. You should also be particular to eat plenty of milk and eggs in order to be particular you get enough Vitamin a.
One Much More Name for a Sinusitus is Merely a "Sinus Infection"
Usually it is referred to as an irritation of the nasal sinuses. Sinusitis can consist of a great deal of various symptoms, such as sneezing, obtaining a fever, or having headaches. There are also reports of heaviness near to the face and blockage of the nostrils. Some of the more typical signals and symptoms noted by sufferers tend to be a lack of urge for food and inhaling and exhaling problems.
Irritable, but still able to feed well and gains comfort through get in touch with and hugging.
Since cumin seeds can help greatly in performing absent with the signs and symptoms, particularly if they are serious, another cure that is relatied to them is as follows. Wrap in regards to a handul of cumin seeds in a thin material, tying knots in the fabric to close up it. Inhaling from your fabric from normal intervals will assist you sniff your sinus virus absent!
Baloon sinuplasty is actually a surgical procedure performed by experienced doctors and it is approved by Food and drug administration. It's a modern as well as innovative approach in which is mainly used to treatment sinusitis, an inflammation or infection of the sinus pathways that accounts for draining out sinuses in the area surrounding the eyes and the nose. The normal clinical procedure involves the use of a special balloon that is attached to a catheter that can be put in to the clean sinus passageway.
- When the balloon is inflated, the sinus passage is enlarged that helps in wearing and resolving chronic sinusitis syndromes.
- As soon as the task is accomplished, the balloon is deflated and then removed.
- The task doesn't take more than two hours.
- However, the size of the surgery is determined by the complexity of the task.
- The products are soft and versatile and so they are a smaller amount traumatic to the nasal and sinus tissues.
- The treatment is much less invasive and as a result the sinus lining is not harmed as well as the normal drainage will be renewed.
- The treatment also bears fewer risks than the traditional methods.
House remedies are sure to remedy sinus infection from natural correct right here a few practisedto deal with sinusties by grand ma as well as useful to help to make vegetablejuicetake 300ml of carrot 200ml of cucumber 100ml of beet 100ml of spinach To make a vegetable juice, help make 300ml of carrot, 100 ml of cucumber, 100ml of beet and 200ml of spinach fruit juice and blend them with each other. It is useful to continue ingesting this mix as long as the sinus an infection remains.
Sinusitis or Rhinosinusitis is a Swelling of the Cells Coating of the Sinus
The only treatment of the disease is FINess nose. Those who have received this treatment have been reported to receive quick and also long term relief from the disease. Sinusitis can become serious when sinuses get clogged and so are infected by microbes. Signs of this disease tend to be headaches, swelling of the nasal tissue, running nose, watery eyes, coughs and cold and also temperature. These kinds of may worsen as days pass by. Lots of people all round the world are being affected by this disease as well as problem arise when regular life activities are being hampered.
Use of Vegebales Getting Good Smell can Show to be Helpful for Sinus Virus
The scent of onion or garlic, whenever breated in, can cure a sinus an infection. in order to remedy sinusties worms the method of consuming teaand inhaling of garlic and onion may alsorelive breathing in and exhaling troubles.
When medications neglect to cure your condition of sinusitis, it is advisable to seek the help of an ENT specialist. Because it is a disrupting issue, it should be handled to gain permanent relief. The nose bones are very soft and delicate and so they can be easily harmed. So, it is always a good idea to consult balloon sinuplasty doctors for your treatment. To find out more about Balloon sinuplasty, baloon sinuplasty, balloon sinuplasty doctors, FINess sinus, FINess sinus treatment and Pillar procedure visit http://www.breathefreely.com.
- Some cases, only signs and symptoms are being treated as well as the main cause of the problem still prevails.
- On the days, researchers and researchers have come up with different medications, but all of them have failed to be able to yield good results.
- Thus sometimes surgical procedures remains the sole solution to chronic sinusitis.
- FINess sinus treatment is one of the most safe and advanced methods of curing sinusitis.
- It has been authorized by Food and is the shortest and simple approach to treat chronic sinusitis.
- In this action, a microscopic endoscope is positioned through an opening in the upper lip.
- The sinuses openings are situated and are seen by way of a cable and catheter based method.
The baby might have a clear in order to white sinus release and his nose could be rigid or runny alternately.
These suggestions are some of the natural remedies you may want to try when it comes to healing a sinus infection with a house treatment, and keep in mind that h2o is a fantastic home treatment.


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Here's some new finds I'm enjoying this week……
John 15 again and again, with Richard's brilliant new blog arrival: Seasoned with Grace.
Kester Brewin's free-access provocative new book, Mutiny
Jon Thurlow's IHOP infused worship sounds: a bunch of tracks here
Time-use and productivity, in a new landscape. A few articles worth a look.
Creative goodness from around the nation, courtesy of Lego-man, as below! Fun stuff.
Emily's moving global and local exploration of what's safe?
And in the reading mix, the timeless gentile punch of CS Lewis:- "If you want a religion to make you feel really comfortable I certainly don't recommend Christianity!"


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An important note: some of our new members, to avoid the recurring payment involved with a single month membership, will immediately cancel their recurring payment profile with PayPal. We understand if you want to do that, but there is this warning: by canceling that payment profile immediately, you do not allow the time (it's a very short time but nonetheless) the system needs to generate your profile on the website. What happens then is that you are billed for the one month, but you don't have the membership credentials embedded in our system. So please, allow a short time to let the process occur? Once you know you are a member, feel free to cancel the recurring payment profile on PayPal if that's what you want to do. But confirm you are a member first, and that the system recognizes your sign-in information. We want you to enjoy all the privileges of membership! Thanks, and stay wet!


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Chinese farmers faced with labor shortages are turning to crop-dusting drones. But this newfound love for the cost-saving devices may not be good news for farmers and consumers as a lack of regulations and industry standards may lead to the abuse of pesticides and fertilizers, experts warned…Full Article: Caixin Oct 2017
Key Points
- From 2014 to 2016, according to the deputy director head of the Shenzhen UAV Industry Association, the number of crop-dusting drones in China rose from 500 to roughly 8,000. In 2017, this number is forecasted to reach 15,000.
- From 2015 to 2016, according to China's Ministry of Agriculture, the area of farmland sprayed by agricultural drones increased by a factor of 2.4 to 4.65 million acres.
- Agricultural drone manufacturers include Shenzhen's DJI Technology [founded in 2006], Guangzhou's XAircraft [founded in 2007], and Guangxi Yunrui Sci-tech.
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- In September 2017, China's Ministry of Agriculture announced the country would invest CNY 1.5 billion (USD 200 million) on training farmers. As a result, farmers will be able to register online for local and web-based training lessons. These lessons will include teaching farmers how to operate agricultural drones. During the same month, a drone, developed by Shaanxi Zhuangke Agriculture Science and Technology Company, was used to collect data for 10 hectares of kiwifruit orchards in Yangling, Shaanxi Province.
- In June 2017, DJI Technology and Dow AgroSciences signed a MoU relating to crop protection drones and technology. Specifically, both companies will conduct joint pesticide application experiments on rice crops in the provinces of Heilongjiang, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, and Jiangxi.
- In April 2017, DJI Technology announced its RTK (real-time kinematic) version of MG-1S agricultural drone (original version launched in November 2016) would be launched sometime from April to June 2017 at a cost of CNY 23,000 [~USD 3,383] per unit. The RTK version utilizes farmland positioning and pesticide spraying applications with the support of services from Qianxun.
- In January 2017, China's Vice-Minister of Agriculture classified drones as agricultural machinery. As such, the use of agricultural drones will be subsidized in targeted pilot regions. At the time, under 2% of China's 122 million hectares of arable land utilized agricultural drones.
- In November 2016, DJI Technology launched an upgraded version of its MG-1 drone, the MG-1S. As of November 2016, DJI Technology has sold more than 2,500 Agras MG-1 agricultural drones and controls 70% of the Chinese agri-drone (farm) market. The company has more than 200 sales service offices in China. Its new MG-1S agricultural drone will be available in 2017 for CNY 42,000 (just over US$6,000) per unit.
- In September 2016, Chinese media reported that agricultural drones were being used on 26,000 mu [~1,733 hectares] of land in Ningxia Hui Region.
- In June 2016, approximately 4,890 Chinese farms owned agricultural drones.
- In April 2016, the Vice President of DJI Technology stated that DJI would cooperate with various computer chip companies, but would also "keep a close eye on chip technology development." As result, DJI was looking into using Chinese-produced computer chips.
- In March 2016, DJI Technology announced they would train 10,000 people across China to operate agriculture-specific drones. Additionally, the Shenzhen-based company stated it would establish 100 after-sales service centers and offer subsidies (to ~10,000 people) boost the use of drones on farms.
- As of early 2016, the market penetration of agricultural drones was 50% in the USA and Japan, but only 3% in China (~4,000 agricultural drones in use as of early 2016).
- In November 2015, DJI launched its eight-rotor Agras MG-1, an agricultural UAV that can hold 10 liters (~2.6 gallons) of liquid (e.g. pesticides) and spray four hectares of farmland every hour.
- In August 2015, California-based Intel (world's largest PC chipmaker) invested US$60 million in Yuneec International, a Hong Kong-based drone manufacturer.
- Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Shenzhen, southern China, DJI Technology is a leading Chinese manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
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I Am Strong Online
Good digital citizens know the importance of being safe and strong online. This book demonstrates how protecting your privacy and creating a positive digital footprint can help you build a strong identity. As an introduction to online security, it presents simple tips for creating and safeguarding personal accounts and passwords. Readers are invited to consider how actions could strengthen or weaken their online footprint. Young Internet users can flex their digital muscles by building and protecting a strong online identity.


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Here's a review of an old action figure from a few years back by DC Direct. I was in a local comic book store recently and saw this package . I was impressed with what I saw and decided to purchase . Cost me a little under 25 dollars. Not only do you get the figure but some neat accessories as well . The box art is nice too,as the packaging is hard and sturdy enough to store things in . The thing I like best about DC Direct is that they did not just focus their energies on one height scale. With DC Direct , you can get both six inch and seven inch scaled figures. I love the diversity of the DC Direct franchise. Enemy Ace is one of those characters I knew nothing about until I purchased this action figure set .
( 1 ) ARTICULATION - The arms only move up and down and not outward. The head only turns left, right and all around. No up and down head movement . It is tough to put him in a sitting pose because the crotch piece sorts of restricts the upper thighs from bending. The legs however can be posed outward to an exent just a little, but still is somewhat restricted by the crotch piece . Aside from these features the rest of the articulation is just fine .
( 2 ) STANDING ABILITY - There are no balance issues with this figure .
( 3 ) WHAT I LIKE BEST ABOUT THIS FIGURE ? All three accessories along with the figure itself .
( 4 ) WHAT I LIKE LEAST ABOUT THIS FIGURE ? Nothing to complain about , however it would be nice to have a plane large enough for the figure to fit in .
( 5 ) WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN DONE TO IMPROVE THE FIGURE ? Could have given the head up and down movement . Ease the restrictions in the leg movement .
( 6 ) GRADING SCALE - Depends on how I grade everything. With the figure only, I give it a score of 9.0. The minuses are for some of the articulate restrictions I mentioned earlier . As for the set as a whole, combined with his accessories, I think the whole toy set deserves a perfect ten with everything combined.
( 7 ) FINAL ANALYSIS - If you don't own this Enemy Ace toy set, the only place you may be able to find it in person would probably be at some local comic book stores . Other than that you may have to head on over to Ebay or Amazon . Once you purchase this you'll be glad you did. You get a cool action figure with three very cool accessories . The options are multiple with what you can do with the accessories. You may want to display the plane with some Hot Wheels . Use the wolf as an ally for a custom made six inch Snake Eyes figure just in case if you do not want to display it with Hans . And the helmet can easily fit onto the heads of other figures.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Enemy Ace by DC Direct
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You don't want to get caught out in the storm.
Severe weather is happening all around us, all of the time. It seems like there are more hurricanes, horrible winter storms, tornadoes, and flash floods these days than there ever have been before. But, how do you prepare yourself for the unknown?
It's tough to predict when severe weather could occur, but it's not impossible. It's also possible to remain prepared for a severe weather event at all times. With the right preparation and resources, you can keep your house and your family safe from the worst weather imaginable.
In this post, we're going to talk about 8 severe weather safety tips that might seem over the top now, but when mother nature gets angry, you'll thank your lucky stars that you were prepared.
Severe Weather Safety Tips to Keep in Mind
Even if you're not always preparing for the worst, you can learn a thing or two about how to stay safe in the direst weather. If you can commit these 8 tips to memory, then you'll put yourself and your family in the best position to succeed when the going gets tough.
1. Have a Disaster Supplies Kit
Something all homeowners should have is a well thought out disaster supply kit. In the event of a disaster, you'll want to have all of the things you need to survive without power, heat, water, etc. A quick Google search will tell you the types of things that you should include, but we'll give you a rundown.
The most important thing to keep in mind is nourishment and hydration. Not enough people consider how quickly all the food in the fridge can go bad without power.
The simplest power outage can render all the consumables in your home useless. It's good to keep a few gallons of water and a couple of weeks worth of food handy for worst-case scenarios.
Beyond food and water, you should have lots of other supplies to help you get through this hard time. Flashlights, kitchen supplies, dry clothing, hygiene items, and first aid items are all useful. Basically, anything that you can possibly think of that could be of use in a severe weather situation should be included.
2. Prepare a Family Emergency Plan
Without seeming like an overbearing husband, wife, or parent, you should lightly drill a family emergency plan into everyone's head. If your family knows what to do when severe weather is occurring, it could save time, headaches, and possibly lives. So, what should you include in a family emergency plan?
To properly create one, you should learn about your community emergency evacuation plans and warning signals. Then, pick one or two places to meet outside your home in case you get separated.
If you want to take it to the next level, you can make sure that everyone in your house knows CPR and first aid, how to use a fire extinguisher, and how to turn off water, electricity, and gas in your home.
3. Portable Generators
One of the simplest ways to avoid a long, cold time without power is to purchase a portable generator. You can also have one installed in your home, but portable generators are cheaper and you can make use of them in non-disaster situations.
Depending on your geographical position, it can get really cold at night when you lose power. If you charge a solar generator during the day, you can heat your house at night to keep your family comfortable and safe.
Solar generators are cheaper and easier to use. You can find more information on the benefits of solar power and where to purchase your generator at sites like PoweredPortableSolar.com.
4. Strengthen Your Home
There are measures you can take ahead of time to prepare your home for disaster situations. If you live in a hurricane or tornado-prone region, it's important to take certain measures that give your home a chance to survive. It all depends on how handy you are and how insanely prepared you want to be.
You can caulk and seal every crevice of your home, reinforce your roof to prevent water damage, or put removable or permanent storm shudders on all your windows. If your house has visible weak points, it's a good idea to strengthen them.
5. Determine Insurance Eligibility
After you've done all you can to prepare your family and your home for the worst, you need to look at your insurance situation to see what kind of kickback you'll get if something bad does happen.
Many homeowners insurance plans won't cover damage associated with severe weather. It's rare, for example, that flood and storm-related water damage is covered and in the tornado and hurricane-prone areas of the country.
It's important to know what is and isn't going to be covered when the storm comes. This is why you need to protect your home as best you can when you live in a certain storm-prone region.
6. Hurricanes
If you live in a coastal region, you'll need to be prepared when hurricane season hits. This is when you'll prepare for power outages, rain damage, and wind damage.
We already talked about reinforcing your doors, sealing the crevices in your home, and preparing for days without water, but you should also be aware of any nearby shelters in the event of severe damage to your home.
You should have an idea of where to go if your home is rendered unlivable. Whether that's a family member's house in a place less affected by the storm or a shelter closer to where you live, it's important to keep your family protected.
7. Flash Floods
Flash floods occur in the highest mountain ranges in the US, but also in the plains and as a result of severe storms. It's hard to prepare for flooding, but try to bring your valuables up to higher levels of your home and keep electronics above the predicted flood levels.
Try and waterproof your basement as best you can, but it's a good plan to purchase flood insurance on top of your regular plan to protect your finances, as extensive damage is often unavoidable when it comes to flooding.
8. Tornadoes
Living in tornado alley presents a very specific set of challenges. Although tornadoes are a rare occurrence, they can be extremely destructive to homes. With winds up to 300mph in some cases, there's not a whole lot you can do to protect the structure of your house when one hits.
Instead, have your family emergency plan handy, and if your area is particularly prone to tornadoes, consider building an underground bunker in your yard where you can hide out and keep your reserves. It sounds over the top, but it can be the difference between life and death.
Always Be Prepared
Now that we've given you a few severe weather safety tips, you can start to prepare your home and your family for the storms. Don't wait until it's too late to prepare. Severe weather can pop up out of nowhere, at any time during the year. But, if you're prepared, you can mitigate the damage before it starts.
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I came across an article entitled bBuyers jump into murky housing market, by Zack Fox, a staff writer for the North County Times. The story is about how home prices in San Diego county's Oceanside are finally becoming affordable enough for some buyers to btake the plunge, while others still are playing bthe waiting game. This concern can, of course, be extrapolated to our local market as well, here in Irvine, CA.
The article features a couple of buyers who have been waiting to buy for years, and with median prices falling, the question for them is whether to buy now or to continue their wait. Some real estate agents suggest that prices will not go any lower and first-time buyers should act now. Some economists, on the other hand blaugh at the notion and advise patience. One buyer's view is voiced by an Oceanside teacher, Julie Beck, who is not as concerned with whether the real estate market has bottomed out or not, but rather she is btired of dumping $2,000 a month in rent into a property where she cannot paint the wallsbbI'm not looking at a home for an investment. I'm looking at a home for a home, said Beck, who said she plans to keep her 4-year-old twin daughters and 8-year-old son in Oceanside schools through graduation. bI won't be ready to sell for the next 12 years, so it doesn't matter if prices drop some more.
Does her sentiment make sense? In our experience it makes perfect sense, if and this is a big if
1. The buyer has a secure job, that is, no chance of being laid off or relocated in the next few years
2. The buyer plans to stay in the home for at least five to seven years (the normal course of a real estate cycle to come full circle)
3. The buyer has good credit (these days a FICO score above 700 is a must)
4. The buyer has the down payment, income requirements, credit history, job history, and can afford to make a housing payment (Principal, interest, taxes, insurance, and association) does not exceed approximately one-third of the gross monthly income
5. The buyer's debt to income ratio does not exceed 38% of the gross monthly income (that is the total housing payment in #4 + revolving credit card debt (car payment, student loans, store credit card debt, etc.)
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If you can say yes to the above, then, yes, it makes sense to move off of the fence/rental and into your very own home.


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The WesBank Fuel Economy Tour in partnership with FNB, takes place from November 16-20 and has been lauded as an excellent example of companies and brands working together in a collective effort for the benefit of South African consumers. The event will start in Johannesburg and finish five days later, in Cape Town, after a route of 2 500 km over main roads between major centres to establish real-life fuel consumption figures.
Both Ghana Msibi, Executive Head of WesBank's Motor Division, and Raj Makanjee, CEO of Retail and Private Banking at FNB, stressed the importance of working together in these tough economic times when they addressed the audience at the well-attended launch event for the Fuel Economy Tour, held at the WesBank head office in Johannesburg.
"This is particularly true when the involvement of the event sponsors is complementary, as is the case with the Economy Tour where it fits in very well with the objectives of both WesBank and FNB while benefitting both their customers and consumers at large," said Msibi in his address.
The benefits of this collective approach to the Economy Tour is fully supported by Mike Mabasa, the CEO of the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA), who was at the launch event. NAAMSA has given its support to the event.
"The cost of motoring continues to rise in South Africa," said Msibi. "The monthly mobility basket, which comprises vehicle instalments, fuel, insurance and maintenance costs has risen to R7 851.39 this year, which is 3% higher than last year and 28% higher than five years ago, according to the WesBank Mobility Calculator.
"Fuel spend this year accounts for 35% of the total, with vehicle instalments making up 45% to give a total of 80%. These costs are for an average entry-level vehicle that travels about 2 500 km a month," explained Msibi.
"This means that those involved with any aspect of transport must work smarter, creatively and collectively to optimise available resources. This Fuel Economy Tour initiative is one of the ways we can do just that. For instance, we are looking at more ways in which we can work together with FNB and the products it offers to improve the vehicle ownership experience for our customers. We are finding common ground, such as encouraging WesBank customers to use the e-Bucks programme for buying fuel, which results in worthwhile savings," added Msibi.
Raj Makanjee said that there were more than three million cars in the FNB customer data bank, with many of these motorists benefitting from paying for fuel with their credit cards and thereby generating e-Bucks, with larger bonuses if their vehicle has been financed by WesBank.
"We already have 300 000 cars on the Nav Car platform, where customers can use the system to pay their car licences and generally manage their mobility expenditure so FNB is certainly operating in the mobility space," added Makanjee.
"FNB is South Africa's leading retail bank and its customers engage in more than 100 million interactions a month, so we have enormous reach in the local market. The banking environment is growing increasingly more competitive, so we have to make sure we continue to build trust with our clients, while finding ways to differentiate our offerings and add value. Partnerships such as our latest venture with WesBank to be joint sponsors of the Fuel Economy Tour make a lot of sense as it ticks several of these boxes," concluded the FNB Chief Executive Officer.