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This is going to be fast. 🙂
Up to now, I haven't tried anything by Keiko Mecheri that I liked enough to wear (or actually only like). But that changed today and I will definitely be trying more of her fragrances but first let me tell you of my new love – Iris Pourpre. Mmmmmm. The first association that came to me is this smells a lot like Very Irresistible by Givenchy (the original version). That one was a love/hate smell and I really liked it and went through a bottle ratehr fast (I'm not so sure people around me were grateful for me wearing it). 😉
So, the first thing I did is compare notes. And of course, there isn't a single one that is the same. Could have guessed that. 🙂
Notes for Iris Pourpre: white iris, orris, ylang ylang and chypre accord.
Honestly, if I had to guess the notes in this, I would never come up with iris because it is not the typical iris I learned to smell. And I always thought ylang ylang smelled more subdued and creamy. This is a loud floral on my arm but such a great one that I don't mind the fact that this will need to be applied sparingly in order not to suffocate people around. 🙂 Who cares for them though if I can smell this all day long?!
I'm definitely getting myself a bottle of this. Soon! It will be my spring gift to myself (that's just about enough time to recuperate from Christmas spending).
In the mean time, I'll check my samples for some iris and ylang ylang thingies to widen my knowledge of those two notes and understand what happened with Iris Pourpre.
And a short side note, I tried November by CB I hate perfume. Very interesting. I got the forest, damp mushroomy feel and then the whole sweet foody note evoking childhood (don't know what pumpkin pie smells like and that is one of the notes) so I'm guessing that is the smell of pumpkin pie with the barest apple hints. It really is a happy scent. You can read more on notes and the story behind it here.
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A walking safari in Satpura
- Explore Satpura National Park by canoe and Jeep.
- Hike along the stunning Pachmarhi Trail.
- Sleep in 'Satpura under Canvas' — a unique mobile camp experience.
- Track wildlife including tiger, leopard, wild boar, bear, fox, porcupine, the Indian giant squirrel, and a variety of antelope.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Bhimbetka Caves.
- Enjoy farewell dinner on an island in Maheshwar.
- Take a culinary class to learn royal family recipes.
- Ride in a boat down the serene River Narmada.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
On arrival into IGI Delhi airport, you will be met by a driver and transferred to your hotel.
Since your arrival will be at night, check in to your hotel and rest up for your journey ahead.
Overnight Hotel Imperial
Day 2: Delhi
9:30 AM: After breakfast, proceed on a guided tour of Delhi's world heritage sites.
Visit New Delhi's attractions, such as India gate, the presidential palace, and Parliament House to get a feel for the grand city that Sir Lutyens built in the early 1900s.
Admire Humayun's tomb — commissioned by Emperor Humayun's wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562 and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyath, a Persian architect. It was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent.
Take a walk in the Sunder Nursery, the Central Park of New Delhi and an ecological paradise. Sundar Nursery is flanked by the World Heritage Site of Humayun's Tomb on the South and the historic Purana Qila on the North and aligned to the historic Grand Trunk Road on the West. It was initially established in the early 20th century when the Imperial Delhi complex was being planned and constructed. It was used as a place for propagating trees and other plants to be used in the new capital city, and also for testing species brought from different parts of India and abroad.
Overnight Hotel Imperial
Meals: Breakfast
In the early morning, transfer to the airport to board your scheduled flight to Bhopal.
Upon arrival at Bhopal airport, transfer to your retreat on the outskirts of the town.
After lunch, your private city guide will report to the hotel for a guided excursion to Sanchi stupa (45 kms away).
In 262 BC, repentant of the horrors he had inflicted on Kalinga (Odisha), the Mauryan emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism. As a penance he built the Great Stupa at Sanchi, a domed edifice to house religious relics, near the home town (Vidisha) of his wife Devi. Sanchi became an important Buddhist monastic centre and over the following centuries further stupas and other monuments were added. After about the 13th century it was abandoned and forgotten, until rediscovered in 1818 by a British army officer.
Today, the remarkably preserved Great Stupa is the centerpiece of Sanchi's World Heritage-listed Buddhist monuments.
Return to the retreat in the evening for dinner and a good night's sleep.
Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure.
Overnight Jehan Numa Retreat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Bhopal – Satpura Park by road (180 Kms, 4-5 hours)
After breakfast, check out and drive to Satpura National Park.
In the afternoon, proceed on a guided nature walk in the buffer zone. The feeling of being in the jungle with no separation between wildlife and oneself is truly exhilarating and is an experience any wildlife enthusiast would cherish. Birdwatchers and butterfly enthusiasts enjoy viewing the ample bird and butterfly life.
Satpura National Park covers 1500 sq. km of a unique Central Plateau Highland ecosystem, with rugged terrain, valleys, rivulets, waterfalls, and narrow gorges. The park is rich in biodiversity and is the abode of numerous species of flora and fauna. The area's stunning topography coupled with the abundance of wildlife it contains caters to a variety of interests and a combination of ways to explore them.
Overnight Reni Pani Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Satpura Park – Pachmarhi by road (2-3 hours)
After breakfast at 6:30 AM, check out and drive to Panchmarhi — a lovely hill station nestled in the highest peaks of Satpura.
Upon reaching Pachmarhi, you will commence your descent towards Dehelia camp — the point for your first campsite.
This walk is extremely unique, and you'll have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to witness the transformation from sal to teak forest. The first 7 kilometers is a steep decline to the Kanchighat, where you will stop for lunch. Here, there is a wonderful perennial stream where you can take a dip and enjoy an array of colorful birdlife including red-whiskered bulbul, Indian nuthatch, Oriental white-eye, common tailorbird, Indian yellow tit and beautiful damselflies.
After lunch, walk another 6 kilometers to the picturesque Dehelia camp located on the banks of the Denwa River. Your exclusive mobile camp will be set up along a lovely sandy beach on the river. Look out for the Indian giant squirrel here.
In the evening, enjoy cups of specially brewed aromatic coffee from the Chikmaglur Estates in South India.
Overnight Private Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6: Satpura
Wake up to the symphony of the flowing Denwa River. Breakfast will be served at 7:00 AM.
Today you will embark on a 16 km walk, along the banks of the Denwa and through pristine woodland habitat. As you walk along the Denwa, you will be witness to the magical change in scenery that Satpura offers. High sand banks, narrow waterways, and a beautiful confluence with the Bainganga River all await your strides. One may need to wade through knee deep water at times to adventurously get to Jhela camp (9 km) which will be used for your lunch stop.
After Jhela, leave the Denwa river bed and walk 6 km through dry deciduous woodland towards Manakachar, where your exclusive mobile camp will be set up for the night.
Overnight Private Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 7: Satpura
After breakfast in the camp, drive to Reni Pani Lodge, and check into tented rooms and cottages.
Enjoy lunch, then depart for a game drive in open-top Jeeps to look for tigers, sloth bears, and birdlife. The state forest department guides, along with the naturalists, deliver a truly exhilarating experience filled with insightful knowledge on the flora and fauna that is indigenous to the Satpura Tiger Reserve.
This evening you will be treated to a talk and presentation by Managing Director, Mandip Soin – "Tales of an Explorer."
Overnight Reni Pani Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 8: Satpura
This morning, return to the park for another game drive and resume the romance with the wilderness and its many denizens.
Return to the lodge around 10:00 AM for breakfast.
After breakfast, enjoy a yoga session led by Mandip Soin. Learn about various asanas such as shavasana and sukhasana. The 45-minute session will also include a guide to breathing and meditation.
Enjoy a brief culinary class with the lodge chef this afternoon for an interesting and fun way to learn about Indian cuisine.
In the afternoon, depart from the lodge for the Tawa Reservoir and canoe for a few hours. En route, visit a local school and interact with the teachers and staff.
The calmness of water is interrupted occasionally by the honking of bar-headed geese or the deafening screeches of a black ibis while drifting in narrow creaks observing hordes of grazing herbivores on the shores. And, where there are herbivores in an Indian forest, there will be carnivores.
Return to the lodge for dinner and rest.
Overnight Reni Pani Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 9: Satpura – Bhopal by road (180 Kms, 4-5 hours)
Early this morning, visit the park for the last time, on a thrilling game drive.
Return to the lodge for breakfast.
Check out and drive to Bhopal town via the Bhimbetka Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your guide will meet you at the caves directly.
More than 700 rock shelters lie in a forest of teak and sal on craggy cliffs 46 kms south of Bhopal. Around 500 of them contain some of the world's oldest prehistoric paintings. Thanks to their natural red and white pigments, the colors are remarkably well-preserved and, in certain caves, paintings of different eras adorn the same rock surface. A gamut of figures and scenes dance across the rocks: gaurs (Indian bison), rhinoceroses, bears, and tigers share space with scenes of hunting, initiation ceremonies, childbirth, communal dancing, drinking, religious rites, and burials.
Enjoy your evening at leisure after check-in at the Jehan Numa Palace in Bhopal.
Overnight Jehan Numa Palace
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Bhopal – Maheshwar by road (300 Kms, 5-6 hours)
10:00 AM: Check out after breakfast, and make the last of your long drives for this trip.
You will arrive late afternoon and check into the deluxe Ahilya Fort.
Visit the town of Maheshwar, starting with the statue of Rani Ahilyabai, seated on the throne in the Rajgaddi within the fort complex. Other rooms in the fort are open for public viewing, and you can see heirlooms and relics of the Holkar royal family. Ahilya Fort and the town of Maheshwar itself house several multi-tiered temples that are worth visiting.
At sunset, enjoy a boat ride along the Narmada to get a different view of this unique town, the have dinner back at the Fort.
Overnight Ahilya Fort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 11: Maheshwar: Day excursion to Mandu
After breakfast at the Fort, drive 65 kms (1.5 hours) to Mandu, a 15th-century city with marvels of early Islamic architecture.
Enjoy a picnic lunch near the old gates to Mandu, the Tarapur Darwaza.
Mandu or the 'city of joy' embodies the love of the poet Prince Baz Bahadur for his consort Rani Roopmati. The balladeers of the region still sing about their love. Each structure in Mandu is an architectural gem.
After a day filled with romance, weave your way back to the fort.
This evening, experience a hand-paddled wooden boat as it glides through hundreds of flickering lamps on the river. Local musicians will serenade you from their vessels, and hotel staff will serve you local refreshments.
Once you've reached magical Rupmati's Island, disembark for your special candlelit dinner.
Return to the Fort after dinner.
Overnight Ahilya Fort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 12: Maheshwar: Maheshwar – Indore airport by road (100 Kms, 2-3 hours) – Delhi by flight – International departure
8:30 AM: Check out after breakfast, and transfer to Indore Airport to board your scheduled flight to Delhi.
Transfer to hotel Trident Gurgaon, where a room is reserved for day use.
This evening, transfer to the international airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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No shirt, no shoes, no service. These rules apply at most restaurants, but the standards are lower at our family dinner table. Life with a preschooler and a baby can get messy, so our dress code is pretty lax. Paint-splattered shirts, pee-soaked pants, and mismatched socks can be set aside and tended to when dinner's done.
We don't care how our children are dressed for dinner because what matters to us is that we are gathered as a family. We use the time together to talk about our day, make plans for the future, and practice manners such as saying please and thank you and holding eating utensils with our fingers instead of our toes.
Concerns about clothing are secondary to our focus on family time at the table—which is probably why we didn't realize our three-year-old was dining in the nude one night last week until we had already finished eating. Shocked but amused, my husband and I burst into laughter. Previous family dinners had been interrupted by pregnancy symptoms, labor pains, and crying babies. But an underpantsless preschooler was a first.
When we invited our kids to come to the table as they were, we assumed they would wear underwear. Our daughter accepted the invitation and took it to heart. She came to the table exactly as she was. As she gets older there will be time to teach her the finer points of fashion and hygiene. For now, it's nothing a bleach wipe and a sense of humor can't fix.
The staff at His Love welcomes you to "come as you are." Many say it feels like family here.
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Phu Quoc island is a popular tourist destination in summer. It has the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam. There you can also sample delicious seafood.
Phu Quoc island in Kien Giang province is Vietnam's largest island. It is blessed with beautiful scenery and rich natural resources. Visitors to Phu Quoc love its peaceful sea and long sandy beaches which distinguish it from other seaside resorts like Nha Trang and Danang.
Bella, a tourist from Switzerland said that shelike Phu Quoc very much because people are very friendly and the island is beautiful.
Most hotels and resorts in Phu Quoc are located along Bai Dai, or Long Beach, where the sea is as blue as sapphire and nature is unspoiled. The ABC News selected Bai Dai beach in Phu Quoc as one of the world's 5 most beautiful and clean beaches. Its "Hidden beaches" list called Bai Dai a heaven of sun, water, and peaceful nature. Bai Sao, or Star Beach on the island's southeast coast is another beautiful place to enjoy the sun.
Still almost unknown to tourists, this little white sand beach with emerald water is ideal for sunbathing. Bai Sao is flanked by rocky promontories jutting into the sea.
"From Ho Chi Minh City, we fly here, to Phu Quoc island, just to relax, to enjoy the beach and swimming pool, and the sun. Phu Quoc is very nice and we really enjoy our time here", says Lilian,a tourist from the Netherlands.
Kien Giang province is hosting the 2016 National Tourism Year- Phu Quoc-Mekong River Delta with the theme "Exploring the southern land". Phu Quoc island is one of its top destinations.
"There are more than 20 flights a day to from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Can Tho, and we are now establishing routes between Phu Quoc and Singapore, Cambodia, China and Russia. Many international airlines have registered to open new routes to Phu Quoc this year", Vice Chairman of the Phu Quoc District People's Committee Huynh Quang Hung said.
Pure air, unspoiled nature, and improving infrastructure are making Phu Quoc a major attraction for tourists.


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The day after the Dec. 13, six-inch snowfall that closed schools and Van Buren Township offices, the Belleville Planning Commission heard a report from Building Official/DPW Director Rick Rutherford about clearing the city streets.
He said he was operating after having just two hours of sleep the night before.
Rutherford said the city declared a snow emergency, which meant people should get their vehicles off city streets so his department could plow.
And, some didn't and it was hard to plow around parked vehicles.
Rutherford said the city's snow emergency was announced on television and on the community electronic bulletin board at Main and High.
Planning Commissioner Kelly Bates asked if they could put it on Nixel next time and Rutherford said they could.
City Manager Diana Kollmeyer said it's illegal for people to snowblow their snow into the roadway. She said West Huron River Drive was good on her way home, except where the snow was pushed into the roadway.
Rutherford said they try to enforce it.
He said it was past 2 a.m. earlier that day when he was coming down Main Street and he saw a person blowing a large amount of snow into the street. He said a lot of businesses were complaining.
She said city hall got a lot of complaints and she told the staff to brace themselves because that always happens with the first snowfall of the season.
There are always complaints about the city trucks putting snow over newly shoveled driveways as they plow the streets, she said.
Commissioners complimented the city workers on their snow-removal efforts.
On the agenda of the Dec. 14 meeting was approval of a sign for White Pine Dentistry, which recently opened with a temporary sign at 187 Main Street.
Andy Smith, owner of FASTSIGNS of Ann Arbor, was on hand to present the PVC-covered wood, non-illuminated sign that he had reduced in size to meet the ordinance.
The streetscape wall at his corner was a consideration in the design of the sign.
"He was willing to show up as a good business man," Rutherford said.
Commissioner Michael Renaud said the sign doesn't comply with the ordinance because it should be a monument sign. But, he said, a monument sign wouldn't be appropriate. He said he thinks the sign presented is fine.
He said the 24″ wall in front of the sign would block some of the sign and the ordinance needs revising.
The commission approved the sign as presented.
Then, commissioners pointed out several signs in the city that are not compliant with the ordinance.
"We do need to look at the sign ordinance," Rutherford agreed.
Commissioner John Juriga said there are seven major religions and the cross at Hayward's is inappropriate. He said he is a Christian, but he thinks that cross should go.
City Manager Kollmeyer said the cross is on private property.
Rutherford said the Supreme Court ruled on content and the cross is not a sign.
"I'll enforce what the council wants," Rutherford said, listing his many duties. "If you want me to spend my time at 34th District Court on an uphill battle on a greasy slope, that's what I'll do."
No one asked him to do that.
Commissioner Henry Kurczewski asked Rutherford to give the commission a list of issues they could address that could make his job easier.
Commission chairman Steve Jones said there have been court cases and updates in technology since the last time the commission looked at the sign ordinance.
Jones said the commission will look at the sign ordinance and it will be on the February agenda. In January they will finish up work on the Master Plan draft.
Kollmeyer said the desired joint meeting with the Belleville Downtown Development Authority and the City Council on the Master Plan could be set in February at the earliest.
The day after the Dec. 13, six-inch snowfall that closed schools and Van Buren Township offices, the Belleville Planning Commission heard a report from Building Official/DPW Director Rick Rutherford about clearing the city streets.


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East Windsor is one of Mercer County's townships. East Windsor caters to a rapidly growing suburban community. The township boasts of an outstanding public school system and top-rate recreational facilities including tennis courts, jogging paths, athletic fields, basketball courts, picnic areas, scenic lakes, and beautiful parks. It beautiful tree-lined neighborhoods further add allure to the ideal community. Just minutes away from Philadelphia, New York City, Princeton, and Jersey Shore, the township is surrounded by a wide array of recreational, historical, and cultural events. A visit to the township is worth-it, but no one can deny that East Windsor is a great place to call home.
Exploring the City
The township is almost at the mid-point of New Jersey. It lies in the middle of the East Coast's two largest markets, the Philadelphia and New York metropolitan areas. This makes East Windsor an ideal transportation hub. It is served by some of the nation's best highway and public transportation systems. The Philadelphia International, Newark International, and Mercer County Airports are just a few minutes away. The New Jersey Turnpike is centrally located in East Windsor. Tourists can also enter the city through the Ports of Elizabeth and Newark, or use the Princeton Junction Train Station which can bring visitors in the township in just 10 minutes. Several bus stops serve the township, such as the Port Authority Bus terminal.
Best Hotel Accommodations
Whether you're in for pleasure or business, you should check out the rooms offered by Hampton Inn East Windsor. The hotel has amenities such as free parking, newspaper, and breakfast. Servings of complimentary coffee are available in the lobby. The Holiday Inn East Windsor is one moderately priced lodging option. Just 40 miles from the hotel is the Newark International Airport, which has an onsite fitness room, saunas, and its very own pub and steakhouse. Days Inn East Windsor offers the best value, with a wide array of top-class amenities. Apart from an outdoor pool, guests are also offered with complimentary breakfast, internet access, and generous spaces for working. Book your East Windsor Hotels with Reservations.com.
Tourist Attractions
There are several historic sites in the city. History buffs can start with the Applegate Gertzel Homestead which showcases an original colonial farm. Visitors can also check the exhibits of the Cranbury Historical and Preservation Society, which features tours around its History Center and Museum. Apart from the occasional cultural programs, the museum has periodic exhibits, a biennial house, and several garden tours. Nature lovers will delight in exploring the Plainsboro Preserve. Its five miles of meandering trails allow guests to see the McCormack Lake, wet meadows, and mature beech woods. Endangered plants such as the Twayblade orchid can also be found in this natural habitat. Replicas of dinosaurs, tepees, frontier cabins, and transportation milestones can be found within the Wonder Museum East Windsor.
Restaurants and Dining
While in the township, be sure to sample some of the area's specialties. Americana Diner offers main courses such as pan seared North Atlantic salmon swimming in grapefruit tarragon sauce, Penne a la Vodka, and hand carved turkey throughout the year. City Streets Café has a plethora of lunch and dinner specials. Meals range from sushi to sumptuous homemade rum torte desserts. The Cranbury Inn is capable of serving up to 200 guests. Must-tries include their Cranbury Inn Crab Cakes, Prime Ribs, and Filet Mignon.


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August 30, 2016 in New York, USA a proclamation was signed between the International Tennis Federation and Special Olympics proclaiming the agreement of a long-term framework to provide more opportunities in the sport of tennis to people with and without an intellectual disability. The ITF is the world governing body of tennis and beach tennis, responsible for the rules of both sports and maintaining the integrity of tennis. This collaboration will have a greater social impact by addressing the need for acceptance, inclusion, respect and participation in the sport of tennis.
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It was our typical Sunday routine. My son Bryce and I walked out of our local church's facility onto the parking lot. We were headed to our usual Sunday lunch spot (we are creatures of habbit).
Climbing into the car, before I could even ask what he had learned in Sunday School, Bryce asked, "Hey dad, you know about Jacob and Esau?" I love it when I can hear the wheels spinning in his brain.
"Sure bud, I know who you are talking about," I replied. "What about them?"
"Well, you know how when their dad died he had to give stuff to one of them?"
Looking for the teachable moment, I explained, "I think your talking about an inheritance." I waited for a deep spiritual reflection from my seven-year-old theologian.
"Sure dad. Anyway, when you die, can I have your ipad?"
I wasn't sure whether to laugh or be sure to lock my bedroom door that night!
I love the way Bryce's mind works. He was thinking about a future inheritance that was important to him. As believers, we should be doing the same thing.
Peter explains, "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time" (I Peter 1:3-5).
Here are three great takeaways regarding our inheritance in Christ:
- Our inheritance is better than anything on earth! Unlike the deterioration experienced by things of this world, our inheritance in Christ is "imperishable, undefiled, and unfading." Why? Because…
- Our inheritance is more secure than anything on earth! Fort Knox has nothing on the security of our inheritance because it is "kept in heaven for you."
- Our inheritance has earthly benefits. God's power is guarding us "through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time."
In Christ alone, our inheritance is guaranteed to us and we are guaranteed for our inheritance. And that's way better than an iPad!


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The Age-Friendly Portland Steering Committee launched a new voluntary program in April 2018 to help local business owners become more sensitive to the needs of older customers and receive recognition for efforts to make their business more "age-friendly" and accessible to all.
The Age-Friendly Business application contains a checklist of criteria that can earn a business points in different categories of "Age Friendliness", including accessibility of interior and exterior spaces, customer service, marketing strategies, and general sensitivity to challenges that may affect the ability of older consumers to patronize a business or agency.
Companies that meet a minimum number of required criteria will receive an Age-Friendly Business Certificate of Award and a decal to display in the storefront window. The designation may also be published on company websites, in advertising, and in local guides for visitors.
AARP Maine, 53 Baxter Boulevard
Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Square
Friendly Discount Beverage 1037 Forest Avenue
Greater Portland Chamber of Commerce 443 Congress Street
Hadlock Field/Portland Seadogs, 271 Park Avenue
Holiday Inn by the Bay 88 Spring Street
Maine Mariners Hockey, 94 Free Street
Maine's Pantry, 250 Commercial Street
The Merchant Company, 656 Congress Street
Merrill Auditorium, 20 Mytle Street
Nine Stones Spa, 185 Fore Street
Ocean Gateway, 14 Ocean Gateway Pier
Portland Downtown 549 Congress Street
Portland Expo Building/Maine Red Claws, 239 Park Avenue
Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square


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Comcast residential and business customers from coast to coast are experiencing a loss of service on Friday afternoon. The outage affects internet, cable, and voice phone services for residential and business customers across the US, according to Comcast's customer service team on Twitter.
The cause of the outage is a cut fiber cable, according to the statement Comcast put out on the issue.
"One of Comcast's large backbone network partners had a fiber cut that we believe is also impacting other providers," Comcast's customer service account tweeted. "It is currently affecting our business and residential internet, video and voice customers. We apologize & are working to get services restored as soon as possible."
The community-sourced Down Detector shows outages in every major city across the US, showing there isn't much of a regional pattern. Cities including San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle, Atlanta, Washington, New York, and Pittsburgh reported the most problems.
The problem initially looked like an internet-wide outage not solely related to Comcast, as users initially reported services like Netflix, Facebook, and YouTube were all down. Assuming that one of the major "backbone" fiber cables was cut, other services may have been able to shift the load onto different peering providers or data centers, something that Comcast would struggle to do for all its customers.
There's no timeline on when the problem will be resolved, so be nice to your data plan right now in case the outage continues into the evening. If you see reports that service has been restored but you're not getting a connection, rebooting your cable box or cable modem can often help.


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Located 1.2 miles via W 13 Mile Road, Patel Brothers with the mission to bring the best ingredients from around the world, right to one's doorstep. With a wide variety of authentic regional ingredients, they strive to reconnect people with the familiar flavor of India.
Kroger, located 2.3 miles via Middlebelt Road, has several sections that grocery shoppers adore, such as Adult Beverage where cocktails, craft beer and great wines are sold, Deli and Bakery where one can find all party platters needs, cakes and Murray's Cheese. Kroger also has Fresh Produce section, Meat and Seafood section, and Natural Foods section. Shoppers prefer Kroger for a lot of reasons but primarily because of the store formats that include supermarkets, superstores, department stores, convenience stores, and mall jewelry stores.
Restaurants have always played an essential role in the business, social, intellectual and artistic life of a thriving society. Located a mile via W 13 Mile Road are Thai Peppers, Nihari Cafe, Feng Taste, Al Ameer, Jaws Jumbo Burgers, Aroma Indian Cuisine, Zayeqa, Freakin' Unbelievable Burgers, and Saffron.
Parks and recreation facilitate social interactions that are critical to maintaining community cohesion and pride.
Pioneer Park, located 2.2 miles via W 13 Mile Road, is an athletic park that is used by many local baseball and soccer leagues. Year round there are two baseball fields in the park but in the spring there are two soccer field and in the fall there are four soccer fields. There is also a concession stand open seasonally. The park is open to the public except during scheduled games.
Located 4.4 miles via Orchard Lake Road, Woodland Hills is one of the last vestiges of Beech Maple forest left in the area. It is a passive park lending itself to quiet activities only, such as nature walks, bird watching, and nature photography. The 1.7 miles of trails on 74 acres meander across and are adjacent to a creek tributary to the Rouge River. They take you on a journey through areas of tangled brush, open field, young forest, mature forest, and wetlands. The park is home to a diverse variety of animal and plant life. Respect and care of this natural oasis will preserve it into the future for generations to come.
In addition to a great variety of stores and shopping opportunities in the shopping centers, the sheer number of sales and special offers by mall retailers is unmatched by any other sales environment.
West River Centre is located at the corner of Grand River Avenue and Nine Mile Road. It is a community center which opened in 1989. It is an open shopping mall with 2,061 parking spaces. It covers an area of 291,333 sqft. and has about 17 stores. Anchor tenants include Target and Office Max.
Farmington Plaza Shopping Center is located just West of Orchard Lake. This 75,000 sq ft well established shopping center is anchored by Overstock Outlet (opening soon) and International Mediterranean Market and Bakery (opening soon). Other fine retailers include Liberty Tax, Grand Tailor, Metro PCS, Nia Salon and The Framery. Large pylon signage available. Excellent visibility. Easy access with plenty of parking. Multiple entrances/exits to this shopping center.
Downtown is an important factor for industrial, commercial developers, and professional recruitment. Located 1.8 miles via W 13 Mile Road and Orchard Lake Road, Holocaust Memorial Center is a unique museum documents the horror of the Holocaust and events leading up to it. It also preserves a wealth of Jewish culture and history, and serves as a comprehensive research and resource center. Docent guided public tours are available Sunday through Thursday at 1pm and last approximately two hours. Group tours are also available by appointment. The Memorial Center is closed on Jewish and most legal holidays.
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The Cove Creek condominiums for sale in Farmington Hills, MI are located at the south of 13 Mile Road, west of Middlebelt Road, and 13.7 miles northwest of Interstate 96 Express.
The Michigan Works! Association, 9.3 miles via M-10 S, was established in 1987 to provide services and support to Michigan's workforce development system. Through the association, members can access timely, relevant professional development opportunities and ensure high-quality programs for all customers. The Michigan Works! System is the first unified workforce development system in the U.S. and is an integral partner in developing Michigan's economic future. The system is demand driven, locally responsive, and ready to meet the needs of each community. Every year, the Michigan Works! System serves nearly four million customers.
Cove Creek Condominiums School District
Designated areas of the district are assigned to various schools. Each elementary school and middle school has an attendance zone. Students are randomly assigned to high schools, regardless of their locations within the district.
Farmington Public Schools serves 10,000+ students ranging in age from newborn to senior citizen living in Farmington, Farmington Hills, and a portion of West Bloomfield. About 100,000 residents live in this suburban area. The community supports cultural activities, religious institutions, service clubs, civic organizations and a community college.
Kenbrook Elementary School is a public school serving 379 students in grades K-4, located 2 miles via W 13 Mile Road and Aranel Street. According to state standards, 67% of students at this school are considered proficient in math and/or reading. In 2015, Kenbrook Elementary School ranked better than 65% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranked 6th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Farmington Public School District.
J.A. Lanigan Elementary School, 4 miles via Middlebelt Road, is a public school serving 450 students in grades K-4. In 2015, it also ranked 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Farmington Public School District. The average number of students for elementary schools in Michigan is 377, so JA Lanigan Elementary School is large. The student to teacher ratio is 19:1, which is significantly higher than the average for all U.S. elementary schools (15:1) and approximately the average for elementary schools in Michigan (18:1).
Concordia Lutheran School - North has a total of 51 students in grades Kindergaten to 4, located 5.2 miles via Middlebelt Road. The mission of Concordia Lutheran School is, with one heart, to educate God's children to grow as disciples in His Word through a Christ-centered education. Concordia is an association school supported by two LCMS congregations. The North Campus houses kindergarten to grade four.
Warner Upper Elementary School, 1.5 miles via Middlebelt Road and W 14 Mile Road, is a public school with 828 students in grades 5-6. The mission of the Warner Upper Elementary School staff, parents, and community is to provide each student with a safe, supportive and engaging environment, a diverse education emphasizing excellence in achievement, and skills enabling them to become self-sufficient and respectful citizens who contribute responsibly to the world.
ast Middle School is a public school with 922 students in grades 7-8. According to state standards, 57% of students at this school are considered proficient in math and/or reading. Located 2.6 miles via Middlebelt Road, East Middle School provides a safe and nurturing environment with quality learning experiences empowering all students to be enriched socially and culturally.
Harrison High School (also known as "Farmington Harrison" or simply as "Harrison") is a four-year secondary institution, located 1.6 miles via Middlebelt Road. The schools fields students from the cities of Farmington and Farmington Hills, and a portion of West Bloomfield Township. As of the 2015-2016 school year, the school educates a student body of 1,083. Harrison High School's Mission is "to develop students to be caring and engaged learners who make informed decisions as they become internationally minded in their stewardship of the world and its resources." Harrison's mascot is the Hawk and its colors are green and gold. In March 2016, the Farmington school board announced that the school will be closed following the 2018-19 academic year, citing lower student populations in the city of Farmington Hills.
Farmington High School is a public high school located 4.8 miles via Orchard Lake Road. The school was established in 1888, and the first sections of the current building were built in 1953, with several renovations and additions occurring since then. As of the 2014-2015 school year, the school educates a student body of 1,140. Farmington High School traces its roots back over 125 years. While no date has been fully confirmed, 1888 has been accepted as the year the school was first established. The school is listed as being first accredited in 1920 by the University of Michigan.
Four years of additional study after high school may seem like a lot, but college can open up many opportunities that may be more difficult to find without a degree.
Michigan State University, located 6.8 miles via W 13 Mile Road is situated in a 5,200 acre campus. This public research university pioneered the studies of packaging, hospitality business, plant biology, supply chain management, and telecommunications. The US News and World Report ranks several MSU graduate programs in the nation's top 10, including African history, industrial and organizational psychology, osteopathic medicine, and veterinary medicine, and identifies its graduate programs in elementary education, secondary education, and nuclear physics as the best in the country. MSU has more than 200 programs of undergraduate, graduate, and professional study.
University of Phoenix, located 5.6 miles via M-10 S, they have access to university degree programs in a variety of fields, including business management, nursing, criminal justice, technology, psychology, human services and education. In order to accommodate the needs of busy adults who have work and personal commitments, classes generally meet once a week at the Southfield Learning Center in the evening. However, if it is still difficult for one to find time to dedicate to academic pursuits, one might consider pursuing education through the Online Campus degree programs available through University of Phoenix. With an online college course, one can earn a university degree by logging onto dedicated forums where they can access coursework and communicate with instructors and classmates. Best of all, one can control when to study, whether they prefer to work late at night, at midday or early in the morning.
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They were a polite lot, the journalists at (ex) president of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych's press conference today in Russia. None of them openly laughed when he announced "I didn't run away". Not even as he was speaking from another country, staying with 'an old friend', with no particularly convincing explanation of how he had got there since disappearing from Kiev last friday morning without a word to the nation.
He was disappointed and surprised by Putin's silence over Ukrainian events apparently (that's going to make him popular with Putin when they finally do speak, I'm sure).
Even while insisting he needed international guarantees for his safety before he would return to Ukraine as its 'rightful president', he repeated that the international community (well, the West anyway) had tricked and betrayed him.
He owns no property abroad, no international bank accounts, he's a poor honest man, he told those polite journalists who still didn't appear to be laughing. He dodged around a lot of issues, but the one question he completely ducked was about Switzerland and Austria blocking his bank accounts along with those of his son and eighteen other Ukrainians, and launching a corruption investigation. Wonder why he didn't answer that one.
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Pacific island nations are already being battered by king tides, catastrophic cyclones and sustained droughts
Global heating above 1.5C will be "catastrophic" for Pacific island nations and could lead to the loss of entire countries due to sea level rise within the century, experts have warned.
The Pacific has long been seen as the "canary in the coalmine" for the climate crisis, as the region has suffered from king tides, catastrophic cyclones , increasing salinity in water tables making growing crops impossible, sustained droughts, and the loss of low-lying islands to sea level rise. These crises are expected to increase in frequency and severity as the world heats.
The warnings come as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its landmark report on global heating on Monday, which showed that greenhouse gas emissions needed to be halved to limit heating to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels – a target that was included in the Paris Agreement only after sustained lobbying by Pacific island leaders.
"The [IPCC] report is very alarming," Satyendra Prasad, Fiji's ambassador and permanent representative to United Nations, said. "It comes out exceeding where we all thought the estimates were … it brings forward some of the catastrophic scenarios that we have been thinking about in the Pacific of sea level rise, loss of low-lying lands, and possible loss of entire countries within the century. The timelines for these things will certainly be brought much closer."
The IPCC report presented five scenarios based on varying levels of CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions. Under the high and very high emissions scenarios outlined in the report, global heating is predicted to reach 3.6C and 4.4C above pre-industrial levels respectively, by the end of the century. Even in the intermediate scenario […]
Full article: IPCC report shows 'possible loss of entire countries within the century'


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Exercise do's and dont's can help to develop good exercise habits. Exercise and motivation are important to keep you working toward your exercise and goals for fitness and health. Here are some points to consider when working out:
1. Warm -up before you workout. Stretch after your workout.
2. Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing to workout.
3. Wear exercise shoes with good arch support.
4. Pick a certain time of day to workout. Try to stick to it.
5. Set mini-goals each workout. Write them down.
6. Don't start an exercise program without consulting your doctor if you have not exercised in a while.
7. Don't workout too long or too hard when starting out. Take your time. Five minutes can be a good start.
8. Don't workout too close to bedtime; it could keep you awake.
9. Don't forget to get your rest; Getting rest and sleep helps you to exercise more effectively.
10. Don't forget to eat well. Eating well helps you to have the energy to enjoy your workouts.
As you continue to exercise and get fit, think about having fun with your fitness sessions. The do's and dont's can help you to stay on track. Keep the top ten exercise do's and dont's in mind.
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The coolest part about living in "the future" or, rather, the digital age, is all of the cool technology that is going to let us live longer, happier lives. But not only are we going to be healthier and living longer…we are going to be having a lot more fun doing it, too!
Here are the 4 coolest pieces of medical tech that will impact your life.
At this point in the coronavirus pandemic, you are probably familiar with the term telemedicine. But if you are not, here's a brief synopsis. Telemedicine refers to clinical services provided through a two-way digital platform.
However, providers are not free to use whatever platform they choose. There are restrictions on what platforms clinical providers and medical professionals can use when they are providing care to patients over the internet.
HIPAA regulations mandate that medical providers take care to ensure the sanctity of user information physically, administratively, and technologically. So when you are signing up for those virtual wellness or acute visits, you can rest assured knowing that your information is secure…provided your doctor is using a HIPAA secure video platform.
Many people are reluctant to enter medical offices because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is understandable to an extent. However, it is actually more crucial now more than ever to stay on top of maintaining good health. The only way to discern between the symptoms of the coronavirus and other usual suspects like the common cold or the flu
Telemedicine Wound Care
Okay, okay, you say to yourself. Telemedicine is great. It is responsible for singlehandedly expanding access to thousands if not millions of people, and many more to come in the next few decades. But there are limits on what telemedicine can do, right? After all, there can never be a replacement for face to face, tactile healthcare…right?
You probably have figured it out, but if you said right…you'd be wrong!
While telemedicine has proven useful for surface level wound analysis, only in recent years has technology caught up to demand for more advanced virtual screening methods for infection. Now, healthcare professionals can actually track the progression of potential infections through a virtual visit alone with telemedicine wound care.
In the face of long travel times or the restrictions placed on providers and patients alike as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, telemedicine is more important than ever, but telemedicine does not need to stop at preventative care!
Medical Record Access
Medical record access has exploded in popularity amongst patients in recent years. Now more than ever we know that managing our healthcare is key to maintaining good health in the long term and preventing small problems from becoming chronic issues.
Electronic medical records programs or EMR allow you, the patient, more control now than ever before over who gets access to your medical records and when. This extends to your family and even other doctors. It is truly a democratization of record keeping that empowers patients to make forward thinking decisions about their health.
Wearables that can track your movement and activity levels have been all the rage for a while now, but they have not been slowing down since their inception. No, in fact wearables are more popular than ever and show no signs of stopping their meteoric rise.
Why are wearables so appealing? Well, for one, they are usually very stylish. Are they accurate? That is a more contentious question. It depends on what you are measuring. For example, it is easier to measure heart rate than it is to accurately measure calories burned, though many watches claim to be able to do both. However, algorithms that calculate things like calories burned are really just rough estimates based on what we know behind the science and movement of calories. That is all well and good, until you take into account the fact that we will likely not be working out with peak, physical characteristics and impeccable form when we are active, so those calorie counts likely will not reflect what we did (or did not) actually burn.
As a general rule of thumb, most technology that you can wear measures your body's heart rate and other variables best when you are engaging in repetitive, even-keeled movements. Unfortunately, this also rules out weather variables like rain or snow, so forget about wearing them without protection in the elements. To further ensure accuracy, providing your little new age gadget with more information, as opposed to less, is a good bet. You can also stack up on wearables, like using your phones wearable functionality in concert with a separate watch like device. Then, at the end of your workout or physical activity, you can compare them against one another and see what you have found!


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Three 'dirty words' all at once: weakness, decoration and monumentality. Yet they are aspirations. Embedded within these terms is the most elegant of art, architecture, landscape. The lithe manoeuvres of Ignasi de Sola-Morales might seem mere semantics as he excavates the arcane brilliance of weakness and its attendants - decoration and monumentality. Sola-Morales's somersaults land deftly, however, delivering at once a cutting critique of the muscularity of modernity and a lyrical vision for a 'way out'.
Weakness first. As a critique of 'strong' thought, weakness represents an elusion of the domineering, fundamentalist dogma of modernism. Rooted in the writings of Gianni Vattimo, 'weakness' is proposed as a position of ironic strength, a critique of the monolithic nature of modernism. Rather than promoting the schism of subject and object, the most pronounced fall-out of the modern age, potency is found where the subject and object are continuous, are 'fused' -- within the work of art -- the most potent apprehension of the 'aesthetic'.
'Weak architecture' is unswervingly 'aesthetic' -- which in itself may toll alarm bells. Aesthetic, like decoration and monumentality, has toxic overtones. Aisthesis simmers under the surface stain of the merely aesthetic, steering a course straight into the heart of the fully sensory and beyond, into the unknown terrain on the other side. Juhani Pallasmaa's weak or 'fragile archtitecture' is "contextual, multi-sensory, and responsive, concerned with experiential interaction and sensual accommodation. This architecture grows gradually, scene by scene, rather than quickly manifesting a simple, domineering concept." This architecture of 'humility' is in marked contrast to the contemporary architecture he criticises as existing in a "climate of arrogance," with an emphasis on "individual genius" focussed upon the "marketable image".
And then to decoration. Abhorred by the modernists – Aldolf Loos's dictum 'ornament is a crime' comes to mind – decoration is more than meets the eye. Sola-Morales performs an archaeogical dig and finds 'decorum' within decoration. Not the decorating of things -- not the 'home décor' and such -- but that thing itself, the architecture, the landscape, assumes a position of 'weakness' through acknowledging its place as decoration. This is in distinction from those things, those buildings, those thoughts, those narratives, which impose, which are relentless in their monolithic nature. A weak and decorative artwork assumes a position of decorum, of being dignified and considerate in behaviour – what Pallasmaa terms 'humility'. Accepting a fragility in this way is not the same as acquiescing, but for a work of art, of architecture, it allows for an inhabitation of the work by the mind and the body. This softness, weakness, decorativeness, for a work "may possibly be the condition of its greatest elegance and, ultimately, its greatest significance and import." (Sola-Morales)
And finally, monumentality. Not the monumentalising that is about setting colossal ideals into stone, the vision of the demiurge, or as Sola-Morales puts it, the imago Dei. Rather it is a resuscitation of the etymology of the term, to salvage 'monitu', recollection. Evoking Goethe's words via Heidegger, Sola-Morales infuses the monumental with the sense of that which occurs within, rather than that which is imposed from without: "It is not necessary for the true always to take on material form, it is enough that it should flutter to and fro, like a spirit, promoting a kind of accord; as when the companionable pealing of a bell rings out, bringing us some little measure of peace." In the artwork it as much the barely imperceptible reverberation that is telling as the impression of a strong visual presence. Monumentality is not about insistence and permanence, but is "bound up with the lingering resonance of poetry after it has been heard, with the recollection of architecture after it has been seen."
Weakness is a position of strength, in the sense of strength as discipline and humility, rather than imposition and muscularity. The richness of being in place is not in the 'aggressive and dominating' but in the 'tangential and weak'. It is about saying More with Less, about The Void, about the leap of faith ...
Shadow/Reflection - for Dan Graham, Central Park, March 2009, JB
See Ignasi de Sola-Morales, 'Weak Architecture' in Differences: Topographies of Contemporary Architecture
Juhani Pallasmaa, 'Architecture of Humility' in Encounters


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Worldwide, there are approximately 15 million infants born prematurely every year. One million will not see their first birthday. Many could be saved with the use of an incubator, however modern incubators cost in excess of $30,000 - far beyond the financial means of much of the world. This points to the worldwide cry for very basic incubators to address the needs of premature infants (note, that simple incubators can also be warm beds for full-term babies).
Richard Allen is the founder of The Incubator Project (TIP). In 1907 his father was born prematurely and was placed in a warm oven to maintain his life. One hundred years later, in 2007, his granddaughter was also an incubator baby. This family history impacted Mr. Allen. In 2013 he applied his 45 years of engineering experience to address the need for simple baby incubators to be gifted to remote third-world areas, war-torn districts and disaster-relief territories. As TIP is launching, the focus is on Central and South America, however, anyplace in the world with a viable need is appropriate. TIP receives advise from Johns Hopkins Hospital and Franklin Square Hospital neonatal care physicians.
The Incubator
The incubator is durable, simple-to-operate, and light-weight (37 pounds). It operates on 120 volts with three 75-watt light bulbs in its base. Air entering the base is warmed by the bulbs. Convection causes air to flow into the upper chamber and warm the infant. The spent air is exhausted through vents in the upper chamber. An upper chamber thermostat controls the lights' heat. All parts are easily replaced.
The incubator's base consists of highly durable COOSA board which is expanded polyurethane (made in the USA). It resists the hazards of highly humid climates and it's light weight holds down delivery costs. Maryland Correctional Enterprises (a division of the Maryland State Prison system) cuts, paints and assembles the boards for the lower - and part of the upper - chambers of the unit. The remaining portion of the upper chamber is plexiglass. Volunteers do the final assembly in a facility provided by the Martin Aviation Museum/Martin State Airport (Maryland). They drill the holes, bond the plexiglass, connect the two chambers, wire the remaining electrical components, and test the units. The simple design permits partial disassembly to meet shipping requirements, as well as, luggage restrictions for commercial airliners. Reassembly is easy at the destination. A 459 NM ultraviolet L.E.D. lamp (to combat jaundice) is included.
The initial funding was from Kiwanis Club of Baltimore City and from a Kiwanis member's bequest. This supports the creation of over 100 units. Additional funding is welcomed and will provide for the continued building of incubators.
The Goal
The Incubator Project (TIP) needs assistance in the following areas:
- Identification of viable users: It is a challenge to identify the proper persons with organizations that will put the incubators to use…and not misuse or sell them to other parties. Due to the simplicity of the units, their placement in somewhat modern hospitals is not appropriate.
- Shipment: Delivery costs are a challenge. Shipping disassembled units helps. Partnering with shipments of other organizations is highly desirable.
- Volunteer help: They are needed with all phases of the project.


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Chalfont is located in Pennsylvania. Chalfont, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,038. Chalfont is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 30% households with children. The county percentage for households with children is 29%.
The median household income in Chalfont, Pennsylvania is $103,911. The median household income for the surrounding county is $86,196 compared to the national median of $61,963. The median age of people living in Chalfont is 43.2 years.
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Letters to the Editor: 12.18
Enough already of the Trump hate
Enough already, we know you hate Donald Trump and want him to fail. Have heard it for over a year and am weary of reading about it. I scan your editorial page and don't spend much time there. It is getting very old. Mary Sanchez and Kathleen Parker especially are very tiring. They are Peat and Repeat.
Those of us that love this country and have children and grandchildren here want it to prosper. Wishing failure for our new president is like being on a plane and hoping the pilot will crash. Can we put politics aside and return to news? Half of your readers are not with you. Many were not for President Barack Obama, but had to let that go and support the country. United we stand. We want the U.S. to move forward.
Merle Doyle
Losing health care is not better
"Repeal and replace with something better" is what the President-elect Donald Trump has promised for the Affordable Care Act. Over 900,000 Michiganders could lose their health insurance with this action. How can losing your health insurance be something better? After this happens, we next "repeal and replace with something better" Medicare and VA insurance with underfunded vouchers. "Make America great again?" I think not.
Walter Wolfe
Let diversity happen naturally on Supreme Court
Richard Wolf's article (LSJ, Dec. 1) about possible nominations to the Supreme Court by President-elect Donald Trump is both predictable and tiresome. The headlines "Reliably Right" and "Choices mostly white, middle-aged" have kind of a snippy tone and are poor choices if Wolf intends to inform us. I think I can judge for myself the color of their skin and their approximate age. I cannot know their legal qualifications without some information.
It would have been refreshing had Wolf given us some insight into how these candidates view the Constitution and the role of the Supreme Court. Why is the media so intent on looking at everything through the prism of age, and especially gender and race? Diversity can be a natural byproduct of the selection process, not an objective of it.
Tim Cornell
U.S. a republic, not a democracy
Letter writer Carol Scot recently called for abolition of the Electoral College, claiming it negates the "democratic ideal of one person equals one vote."
Carol, please do your homework before making such claims. Article 4, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution tells us we are a republic, not a democracy. In fact, the word "democracy" isn't found anywhere in our Constitution or in the Declaration of Independence.
Carol, you clearly lack understanding of the founders' intent. The Electoral College assures that each state has a say in choosing our president. Without it, the top two or three most populous states would forever hold the final say in each election.
Do you really want California, Texas, and New York to make those decisions for the rest of us? And to those who would say a republic and democracy are the same: Wrong!
The gay marriage issue illustrates the difference: Voters in many states (including California) voted it banned. This is democracy. The Supreme Court (using rule of law) declared such bans unconstitutional.
This is a republic.
Michael Weeks


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Swiss watch manufacturer Breitling is throwing its weight behind the global effort against COVID-19 through an initiative aimed at raising funds for health workers.
The brand has just introduced a second special blue-dial edition of its Superocean Heritage 57 II dive watch, limited to 1,000 examples, whose rainbow-coloured hands and hour markers replicate the symbol used in the ongoing campaign in the UK in support of the heroic efforts by members of the country's National Health Service.
Having already donated to health-related charities in countries hard hit by the pandemic, using funds raised through the first special edition of the watch that was launched in April, Breitling has pledged a further 1,000 Swiss francs (almost S$1,500) for each of the first 100 new timepieces sold through its website. In total, the Swiss manufacturer aims to raise 500,000 Swiss francs, which it intends to be split between health charities in France, Italy, Japan, Spain, the UK and the US. Breitling also hopes to raise more funds by encouraging its retailers to join in with the charity effort.
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Caliber: Breitling Caliber 10
Diameter: 25.6 millimeters
Depth: 3.6 millimeters
Winder: self-winding mechanical, bidirectional with ball bearing approx. 42 hours
Power reserve: approx. 42 hours
Balance frequency: 28,800 a/h or 4 hertz
Display: hour, minute, second
Certification: COSC-certified
Material: stainless steel
Diameter: 42 millimeters
Height: 9.99 millimeters
Water resistance: up to 10 bar (100 meters)
Glass: sapphire, convex, double anti-reflective
Caseback: solid, screwed
Crown: non-screw-locked, two gaskets
Bezel: stainless steel with blue ceramic ring, bidirectional
Blue/Coloured Super-LumiNova® luminescent hour markers, hour and minute hands
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Beltug business association to collaborate on security issues
Beltug, the Belgian association of digital technology leaders, has joined forces with the nation's Cyber Security Coalition (CSC) to exchange security knowledge and further digital awareness.
It has followed 67 members from across the academic, private, and public sectors in working with the CSC to promote cyber education, share experiences, and collaborate on cyber policy.
Beltug is a nationwide information exchange association that provides insight on topics such as cybersecurity, IoT best practice, and privacy.
It will work with the CSC to conduct focus groups on issues including cyber awareness, enterprise security architecture, and cloud security.
The planned focus groups is also expected to cover the Belgian Cyber Security Act and governance, risk, and compliance.
Current members of the CSC include CERT-EU, the Belgian government, KU Leuven University, and the country's Data Protection Authority.
Beltug, an association of 1,770 large digital technology leaders from across Belgium, said that "membership in the CSC will help it serve its own members better."
Danielle Jacobs, Beltug CEO, said: "By joining the CSC, we can provide more content to our members, and also share information from the Beltug privacy council, to ensure our members' concerns – the concerns of business users – reach a larger audience."
The CSC touts itself as a "unique partnership" of cross-sector organizations aimed at bolstering Belgium's security in the fight against cybercrime.
This latest addition to the CSC comes shortly after the implementation of the new EU Cybersecurity Act.
The long-awaited bill, which came into force in July, introduces a new framework for service providers to ensure their products are compliant with EU security standards.


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Right now we're making history. I can't remember staying at home and not allowed to go out of our home. It's also been a challenge trying to homeschool my two kids. We've been looking for things to do and projects around the house that is educational. I was recently introduced to Blooming Secrets. Blooming Secrets is a site where you can find all your gardening needs.
One of their products that they have to offer on their website is their Sunflower . This kit includes certified organic Mammoth Sunflower Seeds, Coconut Husk Growing Medium, Composted Cow Manure CowPot, and instructions. These kits are now available for purchase. This Sunflowers are Mammoth. What is neat that this variety reaches over 10" tall with the head which is the sunflower span is 12". Since we received two kits my son chose this kit to grow. We turned it into a homeschool lesson. I had him follow the instructions which were super simple. Then I had him plant the seeds and take care of it daily. This is a great homeschool activity for kids. I had him research Sunflowers so he knew how to take care of them and the history of them. What he found cool is that he could roast the sunflower seeds which are his favorite.
The second kit that we received was their Popcorn Drop-in Kit. This is a certified organic hulless white popcorn seeds, coconut husk growing medium, composted cow manure cowpot, and instructions. My daughter choose this Drop In Kit to grow. She thought it was cool that she would be growing her old pop corn. She said after growing her popcorn that she would be having a movie night. This was easy for my daughter to plant and understand how to take care of her plants. I also had her research this type of plant so she can could learn more about it and a homeschool lesson.
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When the Indian Premier League started in the late 2000s, it was a niche cricket league utilizing a revolutionary new match format, T20 cricket. Over a decade later, it has become one of the most watched and wagered upon sports leagues in the world, and the biggest independent cricket league.
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Because of the IPL's size and growth, it is important to seek out free IPL betting tips to maximize your knowledge advantage before gambling on the sport. With so much information out there, we have synthesized some important IPL betting tips, T20 format information and general betting strategies in this expert guide for punters and cricket fans to read before making your daily match predictions.
Indian Premier League Betting Tips: The League and Format
While Test cricket and One Day Internationals are often considered the more pure and traditional versions of the sport, Twenty20 cricket is increasingly becoming the most popular version of cricket around the world. Unlike Test matches, a T20 cricket match is completed in hours, not days. In the format, both sides have just one innings batting and bowling, and bat for a maximum of 20 overs.
Because of the truncated match format, there are very specific IPL betting tips for the T20 format.
Staying Informed
Like with any major sport, the biggest betting advantage you can manufacture for IPL gambling is knowledge. This includes general sport and league format knowledge gained from expert guides like this, but also day-to-day knowledge of player health and transactions.
Unlike other popular cricket formats like the World Cup or Test series, there are several ways a player can change teams in the IPL. There is an annual player auction for new players, and there are several transfer windows when teams can swap players.
Read up daily on IPL news sites and betting sites to see which players are healthy and in form when betting on matches or choosing prop bets.
Researching T20 Success
While IPL rookies or new players brought in through the annual player auction may seem like unknowns, there is often available T20 match information that can help predict their IPL success.
The Big Bash League in Australia is another popular T20 league, and there are other popular T20 cricket competitions around the world such as the Mzansi Super League in South Africa or the Pakistan Super League that many of the players joining the IPL originate from or have played in in the past.
For example, Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell was bought by the Kings XI Punjab for 107.5 million rupees prior to the 2020 IPL season. Maxwell had played 86 games in the Australian Big Bash League prior to the 2020 IPL season, so those looking for IPL cricket betting tips to form props or futures bets on Maxwell had a sample of T20 to base their cricket predictions on. In the case of Maxwell, he had also played in the IPL before, so researching previous IPL success for seemingly "new" players is also important.
Free IPL Betting Tips for the T20 Format
Because of the unique format, it is important to seek out Indian Premier League betting tips and picks specific to the T20 match style.
One general tip for betting on the shortened match format would be to be cognizant of the bowler maximums. While a team may have a dominant bowler who seems like a lock for a "most wickets taken" prop, the IPL and most T20 formats limit bowlers to four bowled overs during an innings.
Another important tip is to understand the importance of different overs. When betting on runs in an over at the beginning of the match or through a live in-play bet, it is important to understand the context of the situation. In the T20 IPL format, the highest-scoring over is almost always the 20th over, with it being the last of the innings and batsmen are extremely aggressive. The 19th over, however, is often bowled by the best bowler and thus has a much lower run rate than the 20th.
What are IPL Betting Tips for Different Formats?
Almost all traditional cricket betting formats are available for the IPL (except for bets that require multiple innings or refer to Test series) but it is important to seek out free IPL betting tips specific to the modern IPL game. Below are some popular betting formats with IPL-specific strategies.
IPL Live Betting
Live in-play betting is offered by most IPL betting markets and online sportsbooks and can be a fun way to liven up your match-viewing experience or help turn around a bad online betting day.
As mentioned earlier, with the high-offensive environment and the shortened game format, some overs have traditionally higher run rates than others. Seeking out the average run rate for a batting pair, a batsman or the over is important to do prior to placing live bets on total runs in an over. Because every team plays each other twice a season, you can also find bowler vs batsman statistics that may help form your in-play IPL bets.
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IPL Futures
For most bookmakers, the betting odds for the major IPL awards and the season champ are ever-changing, so if you see the line for a specific team or player moving drastically, research why that may be the case before jumping on board. There are multiple opportunities to bet on IPL futures that allow for a season-long investment in an IPL campaign.
IPL Futures Bets
While the heavy underdogs may provide the most betting value when making a futures wager on the IPL champion, the favorite often wins.
IPL Champions by Year
|Chennai Super Kings
|Mumbai Indians
|Mumbai Indians
|Chennai Super Kings
|Mumbai Indians
|Sunrisers Hyderabad
|Mumbai Indians
|Kolkata Knight Riders
|Mumbai Indians
|Kolkata Knight Riders
|Chennai Super Kings
|Chennai Super Kings
|Deccan Chargers
|Rajasthan Royals
As for the IPL MVP award, called "Man of the Tournament" until 2013, only three of the league's first 14 MVPs were from the team that ultimately won the championship. You can also seek out prop bets like man of the match bets to cheer on your MVP pick during the season.
IPL MVP by Year
|Harshal Patel
|Jofra Archer
|Andre Russell
|Sunil Narine
|Ben Stokes
|Virat Kohli
|Andre Russell
|Glenn Maxwell
|Shane Watson
|Sunil Narine
|Chris Gayle
|Sachin Tendulkar
|Adam Gilchrist
|Shane Watson
Now that you are armed with some important IPL betting tips, you can browse some of our best IPL betting sites to determine where you can use your knowledge of cricket. With a new IPL season starting every spring, there is always an opportunity to implement your IPL cricket tips for 2022, place some wagers and make some money.
IPL Betting Tips FAQ
What are the best IPL betting tips?
The most important tip for betting on the IPL is understanding the T20 IPL format. While test match and ODI cricket have a long history and are popular on the international stage, T20 cricket is a condensed game format that has bowler restrictions and higher run-rates that bettors should be aware of for match and prop bets.
Where should I bet on the IPL?
You can bet on the IPL on numerous online sportsbooks and IPL Betting Sites. Odds Shark has compiled a list of our favorite and highest reviewed sites to assist bettors and fans in choosing how and where to bet. On most of the listed sports books you can live bet, pick match winners, or bet on IPL futures.
Which IPL team is the strongest?
The strongest or best IPL team varies from year to year, and almost all of the league's teams have won the championship at some point. In the league's first 10 years, seven different teams took home the title. The Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are the two most successful and popular teams, though.


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A call to #RecreateResponsibly guides reopening of King County's parks and trails, and encourages ways to enjoy the outdoors safely
King County moved into Phase 2 of the state's Safe Start plan on June 19. For the Parks Division of the Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP), going through these phases has meant taking steps to encourage new habits while re-opening its parks and trails following the COVID-19 closures. As it re-opens, King County Parks has put several measures in place, including on-site signs, recreation policies, and operational adjustments. Parks is also part of the Recreate Responsibly Coalition, a statewide group that has come together during the pandemic to educate the public about the new rules of recreating during the coronavirus.
Frana Milan, who has been with King County since 2007 and currently supervises Parks' Communications Team, shared about this work and the efforts to keep all County residents safe when enjoying the outdoors. "Our role has been to help make sense of what is happening, and how these different COVID-19 guidelines handed down by the State affect activities in parks and on trails," she said.
Parks has been dealing with COVID-related issues since February, but made the tough decision on March 25 to suspend or postpone all events. They also closed all parks, trails, restrooms, trailheads, and indoor facilities at that time to align with the Governor's "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order.
She explains that as the pandemic has evolved, public health guidance started adjusting, so that in the beginning of May, the division was able to re-open some parts of its system.
"We tried to communicate certain measures a person should take when going to a park or trail to walk around," Frana said. "There are ways to recreate responsibly in this time of COVID-19."
"When the stay-at-home order was put in place, the directive was to stay at home and keep your exercise and outdoor activities close to home, but this highlighted some of the deficiencies we struggle with every day. What if you live in an area where you don't have access to parks and trails?" Frana said. "These challenges are things we need to tackle today and in the future as a parks agency."
It was during this time, when land managers across the state were struggling to communicate about the effects of the pandemic on recreation, that a great opportunity came about. Community partner organizations and land managers like Parks came together with outdoor retailer REI in a coalition, titled Recreate Responsibly, to deliver accurate, safe messaging about the new realities of enjoying the outdoors in the time of COVID-19. This guidance was developed and released to the public in time for Memorial Day weekend, allowing all of the groups in the coalition to push out a single, strong message.
"The coalition includes all of the organizations and agencies that represent key constituencies in the outdoor recreation world," said Frana. "Lots of people have been involved in that work, and it has mobilized quickly to clarify and reinforce these new ways of recreating."
The seven main points of the Recreate Responsibly Coalition are below. Consider saving the image for future reference.
- Know Before You Go: Check the status of the place you want to visit. If it is closed, don't go. If it's crowded, have a back-up plan.
- Plan Ahead: Prepare for facilities to be closed, pack a lunch and bring essentials like hand sanitizer and a face covering.
- Explore Locally: Limit long distance travel and make use of local parks, trails, and public spaces. Be mindful of your impact on the communities you visit.
- Practice Physical Distancing: Keep your group size small. Be prepared to cover your nose and mouth and give others space. If you are sick, stay home.
- Play It Safe: Slow down and choose lower-risk activities to reduce your risk of injury. Search and rescue operations and health care resources are both strained.
- Leave No Trace: Respect public lands and water, as well as Native and local communities. Take all your garbage with you.
- Build an Inclusive Outdoors: Be an active part of making the outdoors safe and welcoming for all identities and abilities.
Frana notes that it can be a challenge to reinforce these new guidelines, but it is important for the public to abide by these tips. This is especially important right now, since Parks is balancing a limited workforce capacity and new, additional safety protocols while trying to ramp up for the busy season. Parks usually hires seasonal employees starting in March. Not only was seasonal hiring delayed this year, but the division can only bring on a fraction of its normal seasonal staff due to COVID.
"We are hoping to change people's habits, but it can be a struggle. We simply have to continue reminding people that things are different," Frana said. "There are a variety of land management agencies, like our own, that are in similar situations with lower levels of seasonal staff, so we are unable to do tasks, like mow the grass, at the same frequency."
"We are asking people to be aware of this, and when they are enjoying the outdoors, to only bring what they need, not expect everything to be open, and take their garbage with them. And remember that only small gatherings are permitted at this time – if a large group drops in to use a picnic shelter, for example, it creates a challenge for our employees. They can't do their job taking care of that area of the park if physical distancing can't be maintained."
Closed parks reinforced for many the importance of access to nature and the benefits of public lands. It also emphasized the essential nature of this work, and Parks employees as essential workers.
"During the stay-at-home order, our staff continued to take care of lands in our stewardship, making sure our parks and trails would be ready when people could start enjoying them again," Frana said.
As Parks turns the dial on re-opening its facilities, it will continue to rely on the public to do their part to recreate responsibly. Frana adds how residents can get involved, "People can use our SeeClickFix app to report an issue in our parks or trails. During this time, the tool is a way for share if there is crowding or congestion going on," Frana said.
To learn more about the Recreate Responsibly Coalition, visit www.recreateresponsibly.org. To learn more about what's open and how Parks is responding to the pandemic, visit Parks' COVID-19 response page.


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A typical misty morning walking through the city of Bath along the river avon. Purdy :-)
Taken in the beautiful Prior Park near Bath. This bridge is indeed beautiful from a distance but when you get up close you discover that it's covered in graffiti, some of it going back centuries. Typically you can see the big house on the hill in the distance but it was a very foggy morning this day. I waited around for hours hoping it would clear up but it didn't. Oh well, a good excuse to go back again one day.
I couldn't help but take a snap of these lovely golden trees while walking around the city of Bath at sunset. Such a pretty area and especially so in the Autumn colours.


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The Minneapolis City Council has voted to approve what's being referred to as the "bring your own bag" ordinance, meaning stores will charge a 5-cent fee for paper or plastic bags. Seven states currently have plastic bag laws. The move will affect everyone that shops in the city. Customers are encouraged to bring their own bag to retail stores. It'll cost you 5 cents per bag if you don't.
Across Minneapolis and in downtown, people shop and carry plastic and paper bags. Stores will still have them but at the beginning of the year, customers will pay 5 cents to use them. "I think we really have to be conscious about the environment and this is a really good ordinance," Maria Mitchell said.
The city council passed the new ordinance Friday morning. It took the step in an effort to reduce waste and litter, protect resources and to encourage shoppers to bring their own bag. "I'm all for that," Jake Gardener said.
"I'll do what I do now which is use recyclable bags whenever I remember, kind of get mad at myself whenever I don't," Matt Grace said.
People can report businesses that don't comply, but there will be a 6 month grace period before a retailer is fined. Some think it will take time, but believe bringing a recyclable bag will eventually become the norm.


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And no, that's not an exaggeration:
The Obama administration announced Wednesday that some Americans with health insurance policies that don't meet consumer standards set by the president's new healthcare law would be allowed to keep their plans into 2017, three years later than originally envisioned.
The delay, which could put off the final cancellation of some health plans until after President Obama leaves office, may have limited practical impact.
Senior administration officials, briefing reporters on condition of anonymity, said they believed that only about 1.5 million consumers nationwide currently were covered under such plans, about 500,000 of which were purchased by individuals and the rest by small businesses. That number probably will dwindle over the next couple of years because of the usual churn in the individual insurance market.
"The expectation is that this will be a very small number of people," one of the senior officials said.
The political effect could be larger. The move marks the latest effort by the administration to contain one of the most damaging controversies shadowing the launch of the Affordable Care Act.
Remember that in the past, we were told that it was good that people were losing their old plans, because those old plans were so decidedly inferior, and would not provide good coverage. Now, the administration is fine with people keeping their old plans . . . just so long as Democrats don't suffer election defeats this year, and in 2016. The New York Times editorial board, which is always willing and eager to serve as a mouthpiece for the administration, endorses this blatantly political move:
Ideally, President Obama would not have extended the period for retaining the less-comprehensive policies, but in the current political environment, he opted to take a step to protect health care reform against a Republican takeover in the Senate.
Extending the old policies will allow some individuals more time to look at the options on the exchanges. They may be pleasantly surprised at the comprehensive coverage and the availability of subsidies for people with modest incomes.
Hypocrisy, quite clearly, is not dead.
More health care related news can be found in the revelation that Obamacare is not doing what it was intended to do:
ObamaCare isn't achieving its primary goal of extending coverage to the uninsured, according to a new study.
The survey released Thursday by the McKinsey & Co. consulting firm found that only 27 percent of people who have selected a plan on the new exchanges didn't previously have coverage.
The Obama administration says 4 million people have selected a plan since the exchanges launched on Oct. 1, but has not said how many of them already had an insurance plan.
At a healthcare industry conference on Thursday, Gary Cohen, a top official at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), said it's not something the administration has the ability to track.
"That's not a data point that we are really collecting in any sort of systematic way," Cohen said, according to The National Journal.
So, not only is health care "reform" failing to extend insurance to the uninsured, but the Obama administration has no way of being able to find out how many of the previously uninsured are part of the supposed 4 milli0n people who signed up for Obamacare. More on this issue here:
Only one in 10 uninsured people who qualify for private plans through the new marketplaces enrolled as of last month, one of the surveys shows. The other found that about half of uninsured adults have looked for information on the online exchanges or planned to look.
And defenders of Obamacare wonder why the law's opponents are so determined to repeal the legislation.