text:
Variables: Cannabis Policy Topics: Recreational Use of Cannabis: Volume 1
1. Recreational Use Legalized
A check mark appears in the Recreational Use Legalized column if the jurisdiction has legalized the purchase, possession, or consumption of cannabis for recreational use by an adult resident.
2. Regulatory Agency
Displays the name of the agency or agencies with authority to regulate recreational cannabis in that jurisdiction, as specified in the relevant statutes or regulations.
If the makeup of the agency is specified in the relevant law, this information is included in a row or jurisdiction note.
3. Products Permitted
Displays the types of products permitted for recreational use in the jurisdiction, as identified in the relevant statutes or regulations. The alternatives are:
- Herbal
- Edibles & Infused Products
- Tinctures
- Concentrates
- Other
If the jurisdiction sets a potency limit specific to one or more product types, this information is included in a row or jurisdiction note.
4. Cultivation Restrictions
Displays the maximum amount of recreational cannabis that commercial cultivators are allowed to cultivate per license. If the jurisdiction imposes a range of cultivation limits based on different license types, this range is indicated in the column and a row note directs researchers to the relevant citations for further detail.
5. Retail Sales
A. On-Premises: Indicates whether the jurisdiction provides for retail recreational cannabis sales for on-premises consumption. The alternatives are:
- Yes – License Required
- Yes – License Not Required
- No
B. Off-Premises: Indicates whether the jurisdiction provides for retail recreational cannabis sales for off-premises consumption. The alternatives are:
- Yes – License Required
- Yes – License Not Required
- No
If the jurisdiction imposes limits on the number of retail licenses granted (per State or per individual), this information is included in a row or jurisdiction note. If these limitations are based on particular establishment types, the row or jurisdiction note will include this information as well.
Note: Some Recreational Use of Cannabis laws have different effective dates for various provisions. For example, the date establishing a licensing system for the cultivation, testing, manufacturing, processing, distribution, transportation, and retail sale of recreational cannabis may be a year or more earlier than the date when recreational cannabis may lawfully be sold to the public. If significant terms of a State's policy become effective on one date, even though full implementation or enforcement is not effective until a later date, the earlier date is displayed in the comparison tables. In such cases, a Row Note is included to indicate the date when the program is to be fully implemented and enforceable.
6. Pricing Controls Imposed
A checkmark indicates that the jurisdiction imposes one or more restrictions on the pricing practices of those engaged in selling recreational cannabis.
Row or jurisdiction notes are used to indicate the details of any such restrictions.
7. Tax Imposed
Indicates the rate of tax imposed by the jurisdiction on recreational cannabis sales or transfers, as well as the transaction level at which the tax is imposed.
Row or jurisdiction notes are used to indicate whether or not the State's general sales tax applies to recreational cannabis sales, as well as the rate of that general sales tax.
8. Underage Prohibitions
Displays prohibitions specified by the jurisdiction with respect to cannabis and persons under 21 years of age. The alternatives are:
- Purchase
- Possession
- Consumption
- Furnishing
A jurisdiction is classified as prohibiting underage Purchase if the law prohibits either actual or attempted purchase.
This review addresses only prohibitions that are specific to "minors" or persons under age 21. If the jurisdiction specifies an age less than 21 to which a prohibition applies (for example a prohibition that applies only to persons under 18 years of age), this information is provided in a row or jurisdiction note.
If the jurisdiction specifies a particular knowledge standard or knowledge threshold that must apply to establish a violation with respect to furnishing to an underage person, this information is also included in a row or jurisdiction note.
9. Impaired Driving Prohibitions
Indicates whether the jurisdiction prohibits driving while under the influence of cannabis, together with any specified THC limit, as well as the evidentiary standard associated with that THC limit.
THC, or delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol, is commonly measured in nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL) of a person's whole blood. Some jurisdictions impose legal limits on the amount of THC that a driver may permissibly have in his or her bloodstream, and prohibit operating a motor vehicle with a THC concentration at or above that amount.
In some jurisdictions that impose a THC limit, a per se evidentiary standard applies in prosecutions for violating the legal limit; other jurisdictions with these limits do not apply a per se evidentiary standard.
"Per se" is a Latin phrase meaning "by itself" or "in itself." In a jurisdiction that imposes a 5 ng/mL THC limit and applies a per se evidentiary standard, a THC measurement at or above 5 ng/mL is sufficient in itself and no other evidence is required to establish a violation. By contrast, in a jurisdiction that imposes a 5 ng/mL THC limit but does not apply a per se evidentiary standard, a THC measurement at or above 5 ng/mL may be considered as evidence of the driver's impairment and may be used to support an inference that a violation has occurred, but the inference is only a "permissive" or discretionary one. It is not required from the mere fact that the THC limit has been exceeded, as would be the case in a jurisdiction applying a per se standard.
Prohibitions applicable to adults and youths (persons under 21 years of age) are displayed separately. With respect to youths, this review addresses only prohibitions that are specific to "minors" or persons under age 21. If the jurisdiction specifies an age less than 21 to which a prohibition applies (for example, a prohibition that applies only to persons under 18 years of age), this information is provided in a row or jurisdiction note.
10. Local Authority
State law may permit local jurisdictions to opt out of a State-wide system governing recreational cannabis activities, or State law may permit localities to impose requirements that differ in certain respects from those provided by State law.
The coding in this column indicates the extent of the authority conferred on localities to act with respect to recreational cannabis within their borders. The alternatives are:
- Local Option: Localities are authorized to opt out of the State-wide system, for example by banning retail recreational cannabis outlets in their jurisdictions
- Local Control: Localities remaining in the State system are authorized to regulate recreational cannabis operations within their borders, for example by imposing additional time, place, and manner restrictions through local zoning regulations
- Both: Local option and local control are both authorized in the jurisdiction
- None (blank): Neither local option nor local control are specifically authorized in the jurisdiction


text:
CCC film screening highlights employment challenges
As we all know, while the economy is showing steady signs of rebuilding, there is still a lot of mending that needs to be done.
Plan on attending a free film screening of "A Whole Lott More" Thursday night on the Camden County College campus in Blackwood.
This documentary sheds light on the serious employment challenges people with disabilities routinely face and offers a very enlightening perspective.
The screening runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For more information about the film, visit awholelottmore.com.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
€474.95 inc VAT
28? UHD IPS panel monitor with 60 Hz frame rate and AMD FreeSync
Enjoy the latest blockbusters on this Ultra HD 28? display. Thanks to its IPS panel, 60 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time you?ll get images of super realistic quality. The AMD FreeSync feature guarantees maximum synchronicity between your monitor and GPU.
Only 1 left in stock
No videos are available for this product at this time. Please check back soon.
If you wish to make a return, you must first fill out our Returns Form. Please include details of your order including your order number, contact details, product you wish to return and issue encountered.
If you are experiencing issues with your hardware / gaming equipment, we encourage you to contact the manufacturer first in order to trouble shoot any potential issues. Manufacturers can be contacted via phone and email. Please check the website of the manufacturer for further details.
All requested returns must be returned unopened (unless faulty), with original packaging, including all manuals and associated accessories.
Returns of the following will not be accepted:
In the event products that form part of a promotional offer are returned then the full price of subsequent products will be charged.
Please ensure that all returns have been authorised by Customer Service prior to sending. If non-qualifying items are sent for return we will not issue a refund nor will be return the items to you without charging additional shipping fees.
You should obtain proof of shipping from your Post Office / courier when returning products to us.
In the event you purchase products using a discount code or special offer you will not be refunded the value of the discount code or special offer.
If the reason for your return is due to our error on our part with your order or a faulty product, we will refund your postage costs.
Any faulty product not deemed faulty once tested you will be charged the return postage cost to return this product to you.
Your statutory rights are not affected.
When your return has been approved by our Customer Service Team we will advise you of the return details and address and you can make arrangements for the return of the product.
Please allow 14 working days for your return to be processed once it is received back.
Gaming performance is a relentless pursuit. Take your campaign to the next level with GamerStore.ie
Items are shipped Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
Please share your location to continue.
Check our help guide for more info.


text:
Black Bandhani Abho and Pants
Rs. 63,900
The black kurta in silk with the traditional tie and dye technique of bandhani pairs perfectly with embroidered black pants in silk. The kurta is lifted with badla all over.
- Dupatta sold separately
- Black kurta and black pants in silk
Care: Dryclean only
Shipped in 6 weeks
As each piece is made to order, all sales are final. No returns and no exchange.


text:
Online Coaching
Years of professional experience and intercultural skills allow me to offer the possibility of an online coaching service (skype and telephone). Skype and the telephone allow us to make business and communication instant and global. Using these methods we can work intensively and constructively on areas such as career, professional relations, management and governance, no matter what geographical distance is involved.
How it works
1. Please request an online session by email. If possible, please include suggestions for date and time in your mail. Anita usually prefers fridays but other days are available on request.
2. Anita Olland will get back to you with further information regarding prices and possible appointments.
3. You'll receive the Skype name or phone number of Anita Olland.
4. You may pay your coaching by Paypal or bank transfer.
5. The actual coaching can take place.


text:
Crypto-Rittvik: Initiation by Sound Vibration
By: Ernest Dras
The article, "Clarification and Statement to Date" by Dusyanta prabhu is proof of how far one can go from Srila Prabhupada's standards, all the while claiming to act in his name. The result of enacting the recommendations in the article would be a kind of pseudo-Vaishnava-neo-Christianity that would only further muddy the name of His Divine Grace. Dusyanta prabhu very well describes the flaws of "ISKCON" and the rittviks. However, the conclusion he derives is misleading and ultimately falls into the same category as the groups he criticizes. It is somewhat shocking that no one has yet written something to counter his assertions.
This is not to say that all of Dusyanta prabhu's points are dangerous. He makes a very nice argument regarding the necessity of the spiritual master's vapuh (physical manifestation) in maintaining a rittvik system of initiating new disciples. He also made a very nice exposition and cited a number of wonderful quotes in praise of transcendental sound vibration.
Dusyanta prabhu makes the case that one can become initiated simply by hearing the transcendental vibration of the spiritual master. In Kali yuga such an assertion is as absurd as saying that anyone who reads a few pages of Srila Prabhupada's books will become a devotee. Undoubtedly there will be some isolated advanced souls who will take to the process sincerely and seriously after simply reading those books or hearing a Srila Prabhupada recording. When we review the pastimes of the Lord's associates in Sri Caitanya-caritamrita we may not find many descriptions of "ceremonial-diksa." However, these great souls do not require any kind of fire sacrifice formality to become dedicated to serving the Lord. They are mostly eternally liberated nitya-siddhas, after all.
On the other hand, four virtues are described regarding the four ages and spirituality – austerity, cleanliness, mercy, and truthfulness. In Kali yuga, there is only a little truthfulness left in the inhabitants. This means it is very difficult for the people of this age to stick to the vows that are expected of an initiated devotee. Srila Prabhupada, therefore, engaged everything at his facility, including "ceremonial diksa," to keep his disciples serious about their responsibilities:
"So this is the process of bhakti-yoga. You surrender and, in the past, whatever sinful activities you have done, that is squared up, now account closed. Now you begin a new life, devotional life, and if you stick to the principle as it is instructed, that do not have illicit sex life, do not have intoxicants, do not eat meat, do not play gambling, speculate, you promise before Krsna and before the spiritual master, before the Vaisnavas, so many witnesses, and if you violate, then you can understand what you are doing. You promise with…, before the Deity. Krsna is not different, so when the initiation takes place we promise so many things. But if we do not follow, if we do not keep our promise, that is a great fault."
(Lecture on Bhagavad-gita 7.1 — Melbourne, June 29, 1974)
This assertion of Dusyanta prabhu that "ceremonial diksa" is an invention of the Zonal Acaryas or the "ISKCON" institution is patently false. If anything, in this regard they tried to copy every aspect of Srila Prabhupada's practices so that their deluded followers would think nothing had changed. Dusyanta prabhu completely misleads the reader by giving the impression that Srila Prabhupada had actually been following his "initiation by sound vibration" process when he writes, "In other words, the philosophy that abounded in ISKCON in 1978 was that to receive initiation and the process of diksa, there had to be a physically present Diksa Guru to administer it. So at that time, the 'living guru' theory was borne, that a Guru had to be corporeal to be functional."
If Srila Prabhupada had actually been implementing Dusyanta's sound vibration initiation concept all along, why did he make repeated statements like these:
"Krishna is the first spiritual master, and when we become more interested, then we have to go to a physical spiritual master." That is enjoined in the following verse:
tad viddhi pranipatena
pariprasnena sevaya
upadekshyanti te jnanam
jnaninas tattva-darsinah
(Bhagavad-Gita Lecture 4.34—New York, August 14, 1966)
"Because Krishna is situated in everyone's heart. Actually, He is the spiritual master, caitya-guru. So in order to help us, He comes out as physical spiritual master. And therefore saksad-dharitvena sama… Spiritual master is representative of Krishna. Krishna sends some sincere devotee to act on His behalf, and therefore he is spiritual master."
(Srimad-Bhagavatam Lecture 1.2.4—Rome, May 28, 1974)
"This means that the conditioned souls are being reclaimed by the Lord both ways, namely by the process of punishment by the external energy of the Lord, and by Himself as the spiritual master within and without. Within the heart of every living being the Lord Himself as the Supersoul (Paramatma) becomes the spiritual master, and from without He becomes the spiritual master in the shape of scriptures, saints and the initiator spiritual master."
(Srimad-Bhagavatam, 1.7.5, purport)
O'Grady: The problem is to find this friend. The problem is to find this spiritual master.
Srila Prabhupada: No, there is no problem. The problem is if you are sincere. Yes. That is stated. Because actually you have got problems, but God is within your heart. Isvarah sarva-bhutanam hrid-dese arjuna tistahati. God is not far away. God is within your heart. So if you are sincere, then God will give you spiritual master. If He knows that now you are sincere, then He will give you a spiritual master.
O'Grady: O.K. Thank you. That I know.
Srila Prabhupada: Therefore God is called caittya-guru, the spiritual master within the heart. And the physical spiritual master is God's mercy. If God sees that you are sincere, He will give you a spiritual master who can give you protection. He will help you from within and without, without in the physical form of spiritual master, and within as the spiritual master within the heart.
(Room Conversation with Irish Poet, Desmond O'Grady—May 23, 1974, Rome)
In the Srimad Bhagavatam and Sri Caitanya-caritamrita we always find disciples approaching a physical person as their guru. There may not always be a formal fire sacrifice, but there is never the idea that, "I can be initiated by Srila Vyasadeva by virtue of his sound vibration instead of this physically manifest person standing before me." If we follow Dusyanta prabhu's philosophy to its logical end, Srila Prabhupada should have humbly requested his disciples to become initiated by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta through the pure sound vibration of reading his books aloud. Or is Dusyanta prabhu's great benediction only available to those who have taken birth after the divine intervention of recording equipment?
Dusyanta's attempt to turn the teachings of Srila Prabhupada on end is ludicrous. He is saying that when His Divine Grace spoke about approaching a spiritual master, he was actually only talking about hearing from him. When Srila Prabhupada said these things he meant to follow the very procedures he had implemented for someone to become his formally initiated disciple.
Nevertheless, Srila Prabhupada's instructions on this topic were meant to be applied by anyone at anytime. This means now also. New people should find a genuine spiritual master. What formalities, or the lack of them, that such guru implements to initiate is his business. The key word here is genuine spiritual master. The "ISKCON" institution has deviated from the parampara by virtue of its "guru by GBC" nonsense, so anyone who claims to be authorized by their mandate proves him or herself to be actually outside the parampara. Similarly, those coming from Srila Prabhupada's godbrothers have, thus far, only provided proof of their envy of Srila Prabhupada by virtue of belittling him to the level of "swamiji." These so-called gurus either directly refer to him by this title or count among their associates people who do.
Finding a physically manifest spiritual master, surrendering, serving, and inquiring is the standard process. This doesn't change because the GBC or the Zonal Acaryas turned Srila Prabhupada's mission into a mockery. Dusyanta prabhu should be honestly repeating what Srila Prabhupada said and did about initiation, not trying to put words into his mouth. Srila Prabhupada's own pure sound vibration does not say what Dusyanta does.
Another aspect of following this standard process is what Dusyanta prabhu derides when he facetiously quotes such disciples, "We need security in formality, three dimensions, and anybody who will give us a name, and lastly the power and the glory."
In answer, security is a good thing in spiritual life! Why? – because in Kali yuga virtually everyone takes everything very cheaply. Today someone may be convinced by Dusyanta prabhu's presentation that they have become initiated by Srila Prabhupada's pure vibration. Tomorrow some post-modernist convinces them that absolute philosophies are a thing of the less-evolved superstitious past – end of devotional life. Today's flickering fallen people very much need security and external confirmation to remain serious.
The word disciple means someone who acts under discipline. That discipline comes from associating with those who are more advanced, especially a self-realized soul. The genuine guru is a shelter – asraya. Finding such a person should be our life's mission and gaining such association is real security. Even initiates of Srila Prabhupada should endeavor for this.
Dusyanta's insecure process is mostly a drive on the mano-rathena, the chariot of the mind. Outside of this rudderless criterion, he provides no real confirmations that one has actually become initiated. Again, the rare advanced devotee has no problem knowing that they have received the bhakti-lata-bija, but the standard residents of Kali yuga will flicker between their deluded "I'm very spiritually advanced" imaginations, and doubt. He makes no requirement that Srila Prabhupada manifest before the disciple (on either the physical or subtle plane) and inform him what his spiritual name is, etc. Under his system, how does the disciple know that he or she has actually been admitted into the parampara?
Dusyanta prabhu employs a very flawed argument to establish his "initiation by Srila Prabhupada's sound vibration" dispensation. We find this:
"The problem that has arisen in ISKCON is that if we take Srila Prabhupada as the Siksa Guru through His books by receiving His transcendental sound, how does that later on translate as Him being our Diksa Guru? How can we accept His Siksa in absentia, but not His Diksa in absentia? If we distinguish between the functionality of the Siksa Guru and Diksa Guru then we fall into the trap of committing an offense in devotional service due to discriminating between them both. The dealings are different, but the functionality is the same. 'They are identical because both of them are phenomenal manifestations of the Supreme Truth.' (Caitanya-caritamrta – Introduction)"
Here we see the main current of his deviation. What he appears to be saying is that it is an "offense" to differentiate the siksa-guru from the diksa-guru, but what he fails to recognize is that this injunction is in relation to their levels of realization – at least, the stage where one can actually be guru. It is not correct to state there isn't any difference between the diksa-guru and siksa-guru at every single level of consideration and in every single way. Such an imposition is a mistake, and this error can be very easily noticed, i.e., why do they have different titles if they are exactly the same thing? He says that a person falls into a trap when he discriminates between them. In terms of level of realization – the basic or fundamental level of where guru starts (and where, before this realization, it cannot start) – this would be an accurate statement. In terms of their external activities, however, there are definite differences.
Ironically Dusyanta dasa cites the above quote from the Sri Chaitanya-caritamrita that diksa-guru is a phenomenal manifestation of the Supreme Lord. He is apparently unable to see that he blatantly contradicts his "non-corporeal" point by wrongly using this "phenomenal" reference from the Sri Chaitanya-caritamrita Introduction. He appears to be starting a brand new variant of "rittvik," – make the connection and get your initiation by just hearing from and chanting the glories of the personality you accept as siksa-guru.
Nevertheless, we automatically discriminate between the siksa and diksa guru when we refer to them by different titles and recognize their different functions. If this was what was offensive, why have our predecessor spiritual masters utilized these different names? Therefore, this assertion by Dusyanta prabhu that it is offensive to distinguish the siksa guru from the diksa guru on the basis of dealings or function is both fallacious and counter to the parampara. Dealings and function are, for all practical purposes, synonymous. He is wrangling by claiming that these two words refer to something different.
So once one accepts this mistaken thinking of Dusyanta prabhu, anything that is added must, almost certainly, also be wrong. His next proposition is that, since it is offensive to discriminate between the two types of guru, that the siksa guru is automatically also diksa guru. To follow this to its logical conclusion, we should, therefore, stop using the two separate terms. His assertions are actually offensive to the previous acaryas who have employed these different terms and taught the meanings to us. Besides, what if a guru doesn't want to initiate? That is certainly his prerogative. According to Dusyanta's proposition, such a guru is automatically initiating just by opening his mouth. How absurd! This is word jugglery and wrangling at its best.
Perhaps the main problem with Dusyanta prabhu's conclusions is that he has confused the post-samadhi GBC and their distortion of Srila Prabhupada's movement with real Krishna consciousness. Because the Zonal Acarya rascals and the succeeding "reformed" institutional so-called gurus have hypocritically exploited innocents and Srila Prabhupada's good name, Dusyanta prabhu has erroneously concluded that there is now some flaw in having physically manifest gurus. The problem is not in the process the cheaters expropriated from Srila Prabhupada. The problem is that Dusyanta prabhu has confused these men and their institution with real gurus and genuine Krishna consciousness.
What he says about "ISKCON" is true. They have a flawed system of "corporeal" voted-in, rubber-stamped, ecclesiastically approved so-called diksa gurus. However, one should not become blind out of disgust and anger and then, influenced by all this, reject the real thing. This is just like impersonalists — because they are disgusted with material shapes, they reject any shape and say that ultimately there are no shapes. Similarly, because somebody is angry and disgusted with "ISKCON," Gaudiya Matha's so called gurus, or so-called rittvik post-mortem representatives, one should not reject the need to contact a bona fide PHYSICALLY manifest spiritual personality and receive initiation from him. The initiating spiritual master is a phenomenal manifestation of the Absolute Truth. This was quoted above.
Some will argue that we need some process of initiation to continue Srila Prabhupada's mission. This was, of course, one of the supposed justifications for the Zonal Acaryas creating their makeshow. Similarly, the rittviks have done their mis-deeds with much the same reason.
Others will say that if you want people to surrender to a physically manifest guru, then show us one. Otherwise we are going to stick with Srila Prabhupada. They say that waiting for the next genuine guru could go on for decades. What do we do until then? They say that real Krishna consciousness must be practical and have some means to initiate.
The results of such expedient posturing and concoction should be obvious. Why do yet another wrong thing? We should believe Dusyanta prabhu's conclusions about the power of transcendental sound vibration and pray that it can clean our hearts to the point where we deserve the association of a real spiritual master. As Srila Prabhupada said above, "The problem is if you are sincere."
In all humility, we should conclude that we are not sincere and that this is the reason Krishna has not seen fit to put us in touch with such a guru. It is a great mistake to jump up like monkeys and think, "I have been chanting for x years, understood so much from the books, and that I have, therefore, surely been initiated by Srila Prabhupada through his pure sound vibration."
The point is that we are so polluted due to association with "ISKCON", what is left of the Gaudiya Matha, and with rittvik that we are no longer capable of contacting someone bona fide. So, the only solution seems to be to separate ourselves from these bogus groups and engage ourselves in association with pure devotees. But where to find such saintly personalities? There are many of them in Srila Prabhupada's books, devotees like Prahlada Maharaja, Narada Muni, Jada Bharata, Lord Rsabadeva, or Haridasa Thakura, and, of course, Srila Prabhupada. If somebody is seriously reading about all these souls, without simultaneously being in poisonous contact with the previously mentioned deviant groups, then his power of discrimination will become stronger. If you will then wear these advanced personalities within your heart, then you will have a gauge with which you will be able to measure things that cross your way. You will know the taste and the characteristics of a spiritually advanced person, and you will not be cheated so easily by all the word-jugglers pretending to be spiritually elevated.
This is also in accordance with Srila Bhaktisiddhanta's teachings. He says that if somebody is serious about contacting a bona fide spiritual person, he should first get the idea from the scriptures:
"The plain meaning of the Shastras should, therefore, be our only guide in the search of the good Preceptor, when we actually feel the need of his guidance."
(Initiation Into Spiritual Life)
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada can be, and should be, accepted as siksa-guru by everyone who wants to take advantage of the teachings and process that he has given — to make genuine advancement in Krishna Consciousness. If anyone has the sincerity to accept him as such, then that level of sincerity needs to be developed further and encouraged. The process, if and when it is followed, accomplishes that. When it is accomplished, then the aspirant devotee will have developed enough sincerity to be able to contact a diksa-guru on the phenomenal or manifest plane. After they carefully study one another, then that diksa-guru will initiate that aspiring devotee into a connection with the parampara – and Srila Prabhupada will remain the siksa-guru for that disciple throughout the whole process. But ignoring this and advocating Dusyanta's philosophy will never accomplish anything like this, because the whole thing is rooted in ignorance and insincerity. We should believe Srila Prabhupada when he says that if somebody is sincere he will come in contact with a bona fide physical spiritual master by God's arrangement. This was nicely explained in the O'Grady conversation above.
Regarding the apparent lack of genuine spiritual masters at the current time, we find this quote from Krsna Book:
"Sometimes in autumn the falls come down from the top of the hill to supply clean water, and sometimes they stop. Similarly, sometimes great saintly persons distribute clear knowledge, and sometimes they are silent."
(Krsna Book Ch. 20, Description of Autumn)
It is obvious that we are now in a period of such drought. In this present drought, we can still find some clean drinkable water in the shape of Srila Prabhupada's books. He left these for us to use for our advancement.
The great disservice that Dusyanta prabhu does to his uninitiated readers is that some of them will actually become convinced by him. As a result, they will think that simply by reading Srila Prabhupada's books or hearing his recordings they have done all that is required to be initiated. They will then, like the rittvik followers, abandon the sastric process and stop looking for the real physically manifest spiritual master. This is a type of spiritual death and murder. In turn, this makes their position at the time of death all the more doubtful.
In conclusion, Dusyanta prabhu is opposed to the formal process of so-called initiation being advocated by the rittviks, but the results of following his assertions is much the same. One could, therefore, call his process a type of anti-rittvik/crypto-rittvik. Despite it's lack of authorization, rittvik at least provides the formality of the fire sacrifice to keep the followers honest and a bit guilty if they consider giving up chanting and the four principles. The result of following Dusyanta's recommendation, however, gives the fertile brains of Kali yuga the same delusion as rittvik, but with practically no external socially witnessed commitment to permanently change their degraded characters. The end product is something that is even more like the Christians than the rittviks. This is just the latest dilution whereby Srila Prabhupada's movement is being transformed into yet another Kali yuga religion. All the concocted stages of this watering down – "ISKCON," rittvik, the envious Gaudiya Matha so-called gurus, and this non-manifest siksa/diksa nonsense – should be completely rejected.
"So change means imperfect knowledge. No change means that is perfect knowledge. So we follow that no change policy. No, not that because I think I have become now advanced, I change this to that. That means I am not advanced. My knowledge is imperfect. Therefore I am changing."
(Lecture on Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.3.15 — Los Angeles, September 20, 1972)
5 comments
- 1 Bala Das { 02.28.12 at 12:29 }
Dear authors,
you wrote: "When we review the pastimes of the Lord's associates in Sri Caitanya-caritamrita we may not find many descriptions of "ceremonial-diksa." However, these great souls do not require any kind of fire sacrifice formality to become dedicated to serving the Lord. They are mostly eternally liberated nitya-siddhas, after all."
My reply:
"Please accept my blessings. Your letter of 8/24 contains some important questions. The six goswamis are not all eternal associates of Krishna. Only Rupa and Raghunatha Goswami are eternal associates.You know there are two kinds of living entities: nitya mukta or eternal associates of the Lord, and nitya baddha or eternally conditioned. This material manifestation is a chance for the eternally conditioned entities to go Back to Godhead; but when they go back there is no distinction between the two. When Krishna appears, some of his eternal associates come with Him to assist Him in His different incarnational activities; and some of the living entities from conditioned life are liberated by following the footprint of Lord Krishna and His bona associates; so all the six became eternal associates of Krishna. Regarding Sarvabhauma Bhattacharya, he descended from higher planet for being liberated in the association of Lord Chaitanya, so his conditioned life came to an end after he contacted Lord Chaitanya. (Letter: Jadurani, September 9, 1967, Vrindavan)
- 2 Nielsen { 01.11.13 at 10:04 }
Bravo. Sadhu!
In this regard there is a lecture which is PACKED with Prabhupadas direct words on this matter. For your pleasure: Link
"The pure devotee never attempts to reach the Supreme Lord directly. The most important way to worship the Lord is to go through the disciplic succession of devotees." SB 4.30.3
- 3 Nielsen { 01.13.13 at 09:01 }
"The rules and regulation are that nobody should accept blindly any guru, and nobody should blindly accept any disciple. They must behave, one another, at least for one year so that the prospective disciple can also understand, 'Whether I can accept this person as my guru.' And the prospective guru also can understand, 'Whether this person can become my disciple.' This is the instruction by Sanatana Gosvami in his Hari-bhakti-vilasa." (Srila Prabhupada, Bg 13.1-2 lecture, 25 February 1975, Miami)
- 4 Nielsen { 01.18.13 at 04:06 }
"Prabhupada: If you are incapable of raising yourself to the standard of becoming spiritual master, that is not your spiritual master's fault, that is your fault. He wants, just like Caitanya Mahaprabhu said, amara ajñaya guru haña [Cc. Madhya 7.128], By My order, every one of you become a guru. If one cannot carry out the order of Caitanya Mahaprabhu, then how he can become a guru? The first qualification is that he must be able to carry out the order of Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Then he becomes guru. So that carrying out the order of Caitanya Mahaprabhu depends on one's personal capacity. amara ajñaya guru haña. Acceptance of Caitanya Mahaprabhu as Krsna, that is there in the sastra, in the Upanisads, in Mahabharata, in Bhagavata."
(Room Converstaion June 29, 1972, San Diego)
- 5 Nielsen { 02.12.13 at 10:18 }
"Prabhupada: So become authority. That is… We said that. You become guru, authority. But you learn first of all as cela from the guru. And then you become guru. And without any learning, without any…, how become a guru? That is going on. Everyone is self-made guru. That has to be stopped."
Evening Darsana — May 12, 1977, Hrishikesh
Leave a Comment


text:
Haversine Forums -> AirTrack - General Issues and Support
Chart rendering performance & PDF management
Hi Joao
first of all, great app!
Can I suggest to look into the PDF rendering code and optimize it for a future update? I consistently need to wait 2-3 seconds when zooming in or changing page. This is really frustrating, in particular considering that I am using AirTrack on an iPad Air and iPhone 6.
It would also be nice to be able to add PDFs directly to AirTrack without having first to upload them individually to haversine.com. Beaming them via AirDrop would be ideal and pretty easy to implement. Also allowing upload of multiple files per drag&drop on haversine.com would be an improvement.
I myself can help, if needed.
Hi zmit,
Thanks for the suggestions; I actually have a new PDF viewer class which I wanted to integrate but haven't had time to yet. It allows you to zoom and have the chart blurry a bit until it finishes rendering again in the new definition. Much better.
Same for uploading the charts. On the server / web site is is probably a matter of changing the ruby on rails code. For dropbox it requires integrating and changing the app.
I'll need to dedicate a weekend to these, hopefully soon. Unfortunately due to another daytime job haven't had much chance recently but hopefully soon. Doesn't sound too complicated.
joao @ haversine
Note: You need to be logged in to post in the forums.


text:
Biomedical Scientists named AAHMS Fellows
Professor Tim Stinear and Professor Roy Robins-Browne from the Department of Microbiology and Immunology have been named Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.
28 of the nation's top medical and health researchers have been elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the health and medical research landscape in Australia, including two members of the School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Melbourne.
The new Fellows have been elected at a time when health and medical science is making a crucial contribution to the nation's future, as the community works to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professor Timothy Stinear is a professorial fellow from the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. He is also a laboratory head at the University of Melbourne-affiliated Peter Doherty Institute, where he leads a team of scientists focused on understanding how certain types of bacteria spread and cause disease.
Professor Stinear has revolutionised our understanding of important bacterial infections using cutting edge genomic technologies. His research has led to new diagnostic tests, new insights on how infections spread in our hospitals and better understanding of how bacteria are evading our most powerful antibiotics. He is one of the world's foremost authorities on the neglected tropical disease, Buruli ulcer, and is leading an intervention trial in Australia to stop its spread.
Professor Roy Robins-Browne is an Honorary research fellow for the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, and is a group leader at the Murdoch's Children's Research Institute. Professor Robins-Browne has had a long career of research into antimicrobial chemotherapy and the pathogenesis of bacteria that cause gastroenteritis, particularly E. coli . He has authored or co-authored more than 250 peer-reviewed articles on these topics. Professor Robins-Browne is also a major contributor to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and learning in medical microbiology at the University of Melbourne.
Congratulations to these biomedical scientists for their fantastic achievements in the field of microbiology and immunology.
To read more about the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Fellows, click the button below:


text:
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Wednesday Musings
Today's musings are just my thoughts and impressions of some of my heroes. It's not supposed to be a meme or anything, just me pondering the reactions.
My most popular hero based on reader comments and fan mail I get still seems to be Kevin. I thought Barnaby might beat him, but it doesn't seem like it after all. I know Kyle is popular too. I wonder if any of my upcoming heroes will steal the spotlight from Kevin.
My own personal favorites are still Craig, Brad, Clark, and Calvin. I have a soft spot for all of course.
My least popular hero seems to be Ray from The Other Side. I get a lot of people calling him arrogant. I'd like to say he's misunderstood, but yeah he is arrogant. He'll start off not too popular in The Same Side but I hope by the end of that book readers will like him a bit better. On the other hand I still get the ocassional "Jake is weak and cowardly" so he's probably number two. And number three is definitely poor Charlie.
Probably my best selling book from Amber Quill's site (recent ones might be different, we'll see) remains Most Likely to Succeed. Other third party sites are a little different.
My best looking hero is probably Barnaby or his brother Calvin or Mason coming up from The Beach House. Jude's not shabby either.
My most rugged, macho looking hero has to be Jack from Ticket to Ride.
9 comments:
Jude, Jude, Jude!!ReplyDelete
Poor Charlie. He's lucky to have Noah's faith in him. And his reaction helped Noah grow and mature as well. You know I'm a big Pulling Away fan from way back. Which brings me to...
Give Barnaby time, he might just catch up to Kevin. After all, we've known Kevin much longer. :)
Oh, and Sir William's pretty rugged too. Of course, they kinda had to be back then.
Yes, yes, Jude is coming. I'm hoping to have it released early fall. We'll see.ReplyDelete
I do know Noah is a favorite of yours.
Ah, you are right, I did forget about William and Duncan. It's hard for me to choose a favorite really.
Congrats on the recent release, by the way.
Well, I adored Barnaby. He's just so...him! But I still love Kevin, too, and you know Duncan's a personal favorite.ReplyDelete
KEVIN IS KING OF THE HILL...ReplyDelete
How could anyone not love Kev...
I really like Barnaby, but not his partner - still can't put my finger on what I dislike about him...
But Barnaby will make him work for it - so all is not loss..
I love Ray - and part of it is his arrogance, I thought his take charge attitude and go get was so umph...
I can't wait to see how he annoys everybody in his path in the next book...
Please write faster...
Never fear, EH, Ray's third in line now. After the one I am working now and the next, then comes Ray. Should start working on him in July.ReplyDelete
Kevin and Noah will be making another appearance in the summer on the blog, too.
Is that after Jude's story...ReplyDelete
I know a few people are waiting on his story...
Yes, EH, my plan is to have that darn Jude out of the way by the end of June.ReplyDelete
I read Car Wash again last night. That's right. AGAIN! LOL! Not only is Kevin totally fabulous, but he and Michael are really perfect together. The chemistry between them ROCKS, AF! Plus, there is something endearing about your boy that remains with us long after we stopped reading the book. Now, you know I am totally in love with Barnaby, Kyle, Craig, Jake (Yes I'm a proud Jake Fan) Dusty, Malcolm, Noah, Justin and Brad...hell honey I love them all, but Kevin will probably always be my fav...BUT I've been waiting on Jude for so long he might surprise me after all. Plus, there's Calvin...so many fabulous heroes honey! It's hard not to love them all.ReplyDelete
Face it Shawn. Kevin is always going to be a favorite. BUT, Barnaby was quite stunning too.ReplyDelete


text:
- Views: 13
- Report Article
- Articles
- Marketing & Advertising
- Social Marketing
Pet Strap Extrusion Plant/ Boxzz Strapping Plant
Posted: Jul 07, 2018
Pet Strap Extrusion Plant/ Box Packing Strapping Plant
PET Strap Making Machine are manufactured by Aawadkrupa Plastomech Pvt. Ltd. (APPL) are best for quality and 100% value for money
The name AAWADKRUPA PLASTOMECH PVT. LTD is one of the paramount name in manufacturing of all kind of Plastic Extrusion Plant, Rope Making Machines and their related machineries.
Today the company is known for it's BOX PACKING STRAPPING PLANT, PET STRAPPING BAND MAKING PLANT, BALING STRAPS PRODUCING PLANT, PET STRAP MAKING MACHINE, PLASTIC STRAPPING BAND MACHINERY, GREEN PET PACKING STRAP MAKING PLANT, PET Strap Extruder Machine Manufacturers In Gujarat and Box Strap Extruder Plant Manufacturers In India.
PET STRAP EXTRUSION PLANT can call as per below Names : -
Flex Strap Extrusion Plant, PET Strap Extruder Manufacturer, PET Straping Extruder Plant Manufacturer, PET Starp Extruder Machine Manufacturers In Gujarat, Box Starp Extruder Plant Manufacturers In India, Strap Line Manufacturers In Gujarat, Automatic PET Starp extrusion Line India, Gujarat, Suppliers Of PET Extrusion Plant, Suppliers Of Box Starp Extrusion Plant, Starp Extrusion Machine Etc.
In the present time where whole world is focusing on recycling of scrap the Pallet Packing Strap Extrusion Plant, Plastic Straping Band Extrusion Plant, Plastic Strap Extrusion Line is used 100% recycling bottle flex as well as scrap of strap as raw material as per quality requirement and screw design.
We are Manufacturer of Pet Strap in World the pet strap tape having big potential market in India as well as in rest of the countries.
The pet strap tape is used mostly for industrial packing so we can call it as Industrial Packing Extrusion Line.
Pet Strap also known as a Polyethylene Terephthalate Strap or polyester strap also we are a leading Strap Plant Exporter in India.
Pet Strap also known as a Box Strap. It's used for packing of boxes in industry so it's plant is called as Box Strap Extrusion Plant. The Place where Strength is required to pack the material, the Pet Strap material is used. Pet Strap is a new concept than Steel Strapping. The benefit to use Pet Strap instead of Steel Strap, the size can be manufacture as per requirement, as compare to Steel Strap the strength is very high, the Pet Strap can be used at unusual packing ( curve packing ), the Pet Strap having high tensile with compare to Steel Strap.
It is used in cotton bales industry with pressure of 150 and throw it from long distance or move from high material will be safe due to it's straight of pet strap. Even in the long term this strap is extremely robust, and insensitive to UV light. These properties remain valid, even at high temperatures. In addition it is much lighter than steel strap.
PET Strap is wide rang using in Industries Like: Baling (fiber, Cotton, Jute, Coir), Palletization (Cartons, Film Rolls, Baggage Industry, Bottles, Clay Building Bricks) Packing for Metal in any form like bar, wire, pipe, sheet coil for any metals and Building Material and Wood (Plywood, Roofing Tiles, Timber, Chipboards,).
Being Suppliers Of Box Strap Extrusion Plant, Pet Strap Plant Exporter in India and Strap Plant Exporter in India we export the best quality machine which has best quality components which offers long life and value for money to customers.
Pp monofilament plant, hdpe monofilament plant, automatic monofilament extrusion line india, gujarat


text:
Students in Chesapeake now can anonymously report bullying, stress, problems at home and other issues to school administrators through an app, the school division announced Monday.
The division said the app — Quick Tip — allows administrators to receive tips 24/7.
"It is our hope that Quick Tip will provide an additional form of support that will result in us hosting the best possible learning environment for our students," the release said.
Users can choose which schools receive the tip, select a topic from the dropdown list, write the message and submit the tip, the release said. They can also provide their contact information if they wish, but it's not required.
The app is free in the iTunes App Store and Google Play for Android devices. To find it, go to the app store, search for "Quick Tip" download the app and enter the location code "Chesapeake," the division said.
Students can also submit tips online at asp.schoolmessenger.com/chesapeake/quicktip, or by going to cpschools.com/contact-us.
For parents and other adults who want to report issues, the division suggests calling schools or departments directly.
Saleen Martin, 757-446-2027, firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
"Thank you, Leman Academy of Excellence, Mrs. Maddock and each of your amazing staff members.
You've ignited a love for learning, education, reading, languages and all things wondrous to the mind in my child. He gets himself up extra early in the morning, recites poetry to his grandmother, discusses history with his grandfather and no longer pretends to be sick so he can stay home from school. Most importantly, he's proud of himself, confident in his intelligence and efforts. He even likes the school lunches!
You've changed his perception of education and how he views himself. As parents and supporters of the school, we're forever grateful."
– Patrice NJim Wilson


text:
WILLINGBORO, N.J.—"This is your health care bill," one of the more polite constituents told his congressman, New Jersey Rep. Tom MacArthur, during a long, hostile, passionate, and often unbearably nasty town hall Wednesday night. "It was dead in the water and could have stayed dead in the water. It was done."
"This is your amendment, sir," the man continued. He has a heart condition, and is worried about what would happen if he loses his job, has a gap in his coverage, and can't afford insurance on the individual market. "Because of that MacArthur amendment, you brought it back from the dead, with that amendment."
"It's yours," he said. "You own it."
If Tom MacArthur didn't know that he owned the American Health Care Act before this town hall, he knows it now.
For more than four hours, MacArthur, author of the amendment that revived the GOP health care bill after its original flameout in March, fielded a mix of questions, impassioned monologues, and insults from constituents in Willingboro, a town in South Jersey where only 12 percent of voters supported him in the most recent election. Zero people in the room seemed likely to support him in the next one. Only one person described herself as a Republican, and she was not happy with the AHCA.
The room was filled to capacity, with about 200 to 250 people in chairs surrounding MacArthur. About twice that many people waited in line but couldn't get in, and that's not counting the protesters. (Or the media. Just about every Washington reporter not writing about James Comey showed up.) The streets of surrounding the Willingboro rec center were lined with parked cars. Residents came outside to see what was going on. One, standing by her stoop, looked up at the helicopters swirling above her house with binoculars.
MacArthur made an awkward entrance to a barely audible Coldplay song, smiling and shaking hands along the way to those who didn't appear interested in smiling or shaking. The mild-mannered, second-term congressman is still not quite comfortable being a political celebrity. But that's what he made himself when he, as a co-chairman of the moderate Tuesday Group, went out on a limb and negotiated an amendment with the Freedom Caucus to give states waivers for certain Obamacare regulations. Once that amendment was agreed to, leaders just had to squeeze a few moderates to get the AHCA over the line.
The nastiest moment of the night came before MacArthur even took questions. The congressman began to tell the story about his daughter, who was born with a disability and died when she was 11 years old. Some members of the crowd appeared familiar with the story and didn't want to hear it again, suspecting it was a play for sympathy.
"Shame on you!" someone said.
"Well, I'd say shame on you," MacArthur said back, calmly.
"I'm very pleased you have a nice story," another said, before urging him to move on to the topic at hand.
"Were you able to afford her health bills?" yet another said.
MacArthur urged everyone to stay civil, that there would be plenty of time to discuss the AHCA. This just caused more bickering. One constituent shouted about another, "she's over here talking and bitching, tell her to shut up!" Soon everyone was telling everyone else to shut up.
Eventually, the questions began.
MacArthur fielded many fair, brutal questions throughout the night, between the insults or extended speeches. (Some residents came prepared with elaborate statements, noting the many cameras in the room.) Most of the questions, appropriately, were about health care, with a healthy dose of Russia thrown in the mix. MacArthur didn't have much to say about President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey, instead just saying that he hoped the House and Senate intelligence committees could resolve their investigations soon. When asked whether it was time for a special prosecutor, he said, "No, not yet," to a chorus of boos. But it was a health care night.
One constituent explained how his wife had died two months earlier from brain cancer, and how he was taking his kids on vacation for Mother's Day. He worked in insurance. "The Affordable Care Act has plenty of flaws," he said. "The problem is this bill has a lot more flaws."
A recovering addict told him that Medicaid was what "kept me clean this long." Without it, she said, "it's jail, institution, or death." He told her, and anyone else asking about Medicaid, that no benefits would be cut, and that the bill's $839 billion in cuts would simply force states to bring about efficiencies and innovation. (Some of those efficiencies that the states could settle on, of course, would be slashed benefits.)
One man, whose wife is a cancer survivor and whose two children each have pre-existing conditions, engaged in a long, furious rant that lasted about 15 minutes. "You are the greatest threat to my life," he shouted. "You are what keeps me awake at night."
"We've met before," one woman, who had a question about single-payer health care, said, introducing herself. "I gave you a hard time before, too. I must say I have a great deal of admiration for your tolerance for masochism."
MacArthur—who said at the outset that he would take questions "as long as it goes," his biggest mistake of the night—assured her that he did not enjoy this.
MacArthur didn't spin the effects of the MacArthur amendment as brazenly as some members have done in selling the bill. He didn't say that no one with pre-existing conditions would ever be pushed out of commercial markets. He just laid out his rationale in drafting the MacArthur amendment: The way to fix the problems with individual insurance markets, he said, was to place those with expensive pre-existing conditions in taxpayer-funded high-risk pools to allow premiums for the rest of the market to come down. The attendees could take it or leave it. They left it.
Only once during the questions did he seem close to losing his temper. It was not when the room broke out in a rendition of "na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye," right after he had said that he thought it was rude of the House Democrats to sing that on the House floor. It was not when someone called him "Tommy Boy" in the middle of a rant, after describing the AHCA as a "huge pile of excrement." There were many times when another politician in this situation would have lost his temper, repeatedly. The governor of his state, many of whose town halls I've witnessed, would have been flinging D batteries at his constituents after about 10 seconds of this treatment.
It was just one time, about midway through, when someone in the back called him an "idiot." He stopped himself from taking another question, asking what sort of person would call "your congressman" an "idiot."
"I really wonder how any of you would perform in Congress with that attitude," he said, sharply.
Shortly after that came the guy with the 15-minute speech, the one who had called his congressman "Tommy Boy." It was around the middle of this guy's lecture that MacArthur's staff seemed to fully develop the maybe this wasn't the best idea? look, and when the police moved closer to MacArthur from outside the perimeter.
"Folks, I'm going to answer two more questions," he said after the speech, which he did not respond to. "I think we're at this point. This is not just going to turn into a free for all, which it is now."
He then took several more questions, and they became much more civil. Even this room, at some point, had to exhaust its energy.


text:
Created: Jun 01, 2017
- 1105
- 0
- 0
- 0
No description available.
Humans are very sensitive to humidity. Oftentimes, humans can detect the possibility of rain by just feeling humid. The rate at which water sweat evaporates depends on how much water is already in the air. On dry days, sweat evaporates quickly, which means it also carries away heat faster. On humid days, when the air is already saturated with water, sweat evaporates more slowly. This explains why it feels so much hotter in high humidity. In science, humidity is the presence of water in air. Relative humidity is the ratio of the current absolute humidity to the highest possible absolute humidity (which depends on the current air temperature). A reading of 100% relative humidity means that the air is totally saturated with water vapor and cannot hold any more, creating the possibility of rain. This reference design features a humidity sensor from Sensirion. Humidity sensors use capacitive measurement, which relies on electrical capacitance. Electrical capacity is the ability of two nearby electrical conductors to create an electrical field between them. The sensor is composed of two metal plates and contains a non-conductive polymer film between them. This film collects moisture from the air, which causes the voltage between the two plates to change. These changes in voltage are converted into digital readings showing the level of moisture in the air.
This reference design uses PIC16F877A to monitor humidity and temperature using Sensirion's SHT31 humidity and temperature sensor. The SHT31 is built on a new CMOSens sensor chip that is at the heart of Sensirion's new humidity and temperature platform. In this design, the PIC16F877A receives data from the SHT31 sensor through I2C interface. It then displays the humidity and temperature reading on the LCD module. The ALERT pin is connected to the interrupt pin of the PIC16F877A for alert conditions as configured by the user. This pin goes to logic HIGH, when alert conditions are met. Both the SCL and SDA lines are connected to the external pull-up resistors to pull the signal high. The 5V power supply is decoupled with a 100nF capacitor that shall be placed as close to the sensor as possible. The sensor shows best performance when operated within recommended normal temperature and humidity range of 5°C – 60°C and 20%-80% Relative Humidity (RH), respectively. Long-term exposure to conditions outside normal range, especially at high humidity, may temporarily offset the RH signal (e.g. +3%RH after 60h kept at >80%RH). After returning into the normal temperature and humidity range the sensor will slowly come back to calibration state by itself. Prolonged exposure to extreme conditions may accelerate aging.
The presence moisture in air influences various physical, chemical, and biological processes. Because of this, humidity and temperature are among the most important parameters to be monitored in manufacturing industries, medical, and domestic applications. Humidity monitoring also helps to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke among athletes or workers.
- No components added


text:
Multi-MIPS owns this software and licenses its use. Your use of this software acknowledges that you have read this agreement, understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. If you do not agree with these terms and conditions you should return all materials for a refund of the license fee paid.
You may use one copy of this software on any single computer. You may transfer it to another computer as long as it is used on only one computer at any time. You may not "reverse engineer" the software or any part of it. You may transfer this software and license to another party on a permanent basis if the other party agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this license, and you either transfer or destroy all copies in your possession. This license is effective until terminated. You may terminate it at any time by destroying the software together with all copies in any form. The license also terminates if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this agreement.
You may make one copy of the software for backup purposes. Copies made for any other purpose are expressly prohibited. You may not copy the product documentation. You may not distribute the software.
Multi-MIPS warrants that the software will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying documentation for a period of 90 days from the date of delivery to you. Multi-MIPS does not warrant that the functions contained in this software will meet your requirements, or that the software operation will be uninterrupted or error free.
Multi-MIPS's entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be return of the license fee paid. In no event shall Multi-MIPS be liable to you for any other damages whatsoever, including lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use this software, or for any claim by any other party.
Multi-MIPS, 39 Duchess Ave, London Canada N6C 1N3, firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Your Body Needs Some Metals
Hello readers! Welcome to another week in wellness with Purely Simple Organic Living.
This week on our blog, we are focusing on heavy metals.
No, not the leather-clad rock bands from the 60's and 70's…we're talking about the toxic heavy metals found in our environment. Heavy metals are categorized as dense metals and metalloids that naturally occur in the Earth's crust, but cause significant damage in the body in acute or chronic exposures.
While your body needs metals like copper, iron, and zinc to function properly1, accumulation of metals like arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury essentially poison the body and pose a major threat to your health.
In this post we will cover heavy metal exposure, symptoms, detoxes and other recommendations to help you navigate an environment riddled with toxic heavy metals.
Heavy Metal Exposure
If you have been living in this world, odds are you are being exposed to all of these toxic heavy metals on a daily basis.
From the food we eat to the products we use, heavy metals are constantly introduced and ingested in our lives, and both the short and long term consequences of exposure are dire.
Public health concern of heavy metal poisoning–specifically from lead and mercury–has brought forth some protective measures to lessen high-level exposure to consumers.
We have made strides in phasing out mercury thermometers, lead paint, and have standardized unleaded gas, but these efforts are only a drop in the bucket!
Mercury is still found everywhere from cosmetics, to fish, to vaccines, to pesticides, to your dental fillings2.
Lead and lead compounds are also commonly used in household products.
Our soil, drinking water, and air are have all been polluted with toxic heavy metals due to various industrial activities–exposing us at varying levels each and every day.
Acute Exposure
Acute exposure to high levels of heavy metals, like ingesting lead-based paint, often results in a sudden onset of severe symptoms like confusion, numbness, vomiting, seizures, and even death3.
Chronic, low-level exposure that results in a buildup of heavy metals in your system is associated with headaches, fatigue, weakness, aching joints and muscles, constipation3, kidney dysfunction, and heightened risk of disease4, to mention a few.
A 2017 meta-analysis found that accumulation of metals like aluminum, cadmium, and mercury was linked to degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia4.
Mercury also poses a threat to your thyroid, as it is often stored there in place of iodine, causing health problems like hyperthyroidism and other autoimmune disorders2.
Heavy Metal Detox
"Detox" has been a popular buzzword in health culture lately, as it is an effective tool for clearing out the body of excess toxins like heavy metals.
A heavy metal detox usually consists of optimizing detoxification pathways, using chelating agents to bind to the metals and flush them out, and then restoring the body's natural balance.
But, before your paranoia of heavy metal poisoning gets the best of you and you run to the sauna with a green juice, know that detoxes are a complex process that shouldn't be done on a whim.
When done incorrectly, heavy metals that have accumulated in the body won't have a way to get out, and can circulate in your tissues and organs5, causing major damage.
When working to eliminate dangerous toxins like heavy metals, it is important to follow the recommendations of a trusted health professional who is experienced in detox protocol.
What You Can Do
Want to know what YOU can do to protect yourself from heavy metals?
With heavy metal pollutants so prevalent in our environment, the truth is you will not be able to completely prevent your exposure–but you can make steps to limit it. Avoid or replace mercury amalgam dental fillings with mercury-free composite material.
Limit your consumption of fish high in mercury, which are often larger fish like ahi tuna, swordfish, king mackeral, etc.
Consider switching to smaller fish that do not accumulate as much mercury like anchovies, sardines, salmon or trout.
Chlorella and cilantro are also cited for their ability to bind to heavy metal toxins and provide antioxidant support for overall cell health6.
Eating a balanced diet to ensure you are getting enough vitamins and minerals is another important step you can take to prevent and protect your body from accumulating heavy metals. A leading cause of heavy metal toxicity, aside from environmental pollution, is an inadequate intake of essential minerals like calcium, copper, iron, selenium, and zinc6.
We provide services
We provide services to support our clients with heavy metal toxicity, as we are well-versed in detox protocol.
We utilize bio-feedback testing, a non-invasive, radiation-free method of determining areas of heavy metal accumulation in the body.
From there, we offer our clients non-IV chelation therapy(no needle in the arm!)that is scientifically proven to rid the body of excess or toxic metals and balance minerals. We safely support our clients through a variety of detox programs to clear the body of any harmful agents, like heavy metals.
Our amethyst crystal infused biomat delivers infrared heat that is also an excellent and essential tool for detoxification.
Our world is increasingly toxic, but our bodies–when running efficiently–can help us reduce this toxic burden. See what we can do to optimize your health and make your body run more efficiently!
If you have concerns about heavy metal accumulation, schedule an appointment with us by calling (512) 265-0303, and we will gladly guide and support you in your journey to wellness!
Christina Sessums MSW, CNHP, CAHP
Autoimmune Disease Specialist
Call Today: (512) 265-0303
Follow me on Facebook
- https://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/mar05/popups/lead_sb.html
- https://www.amymyersmd.com/2015/07/the-toxin-heavy-metal-and-thyroid-connection/
- https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-heavy-metal-poisoning#1-4
- https://www.drperlmutter.com/heavy-metals-a-risk-for-alzheimers/
- https://drpompa.com/cellular-detox/how-to-detox-heavy-metals-correctly-and-safely-heavy-metal-chelation-dmsa-mercury-detoxification-protocol/
- https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-to-eat-for-heavy-metal-poisoning
Photo Credit: Photo by Free-Photos


text: May 28, 2019Toma-toes Scroll down to content Original: tomatoes. Some people have "green thumbs". Others, cold feet. I have toma-toes. Rate this:Share this:TwitterFacebookPinterestEmailLike this:Like Loading... Related Published by LDS Lamplighter Husband. Father. Dad. Brother. Friend. Teacher. Writer. Poet. Listener. Thinker. Tinkerer. Analyst. A Loner. A Struggler. A Mountain. A Man. Symbolic, Punny, Corny, Sentimental, Spiritually-minded. God-seeking, Faith-trying, Good-striving, Love-giving. View all posts by LDS Lamplighter


text:
Who is the no 1 heroine in Bengali films presently? This is a big question in Tollywood but there is no answer. Rituparna Sungupta rules the Bengali film industry for long 10 years as the queen of the industry. Now Rituparna is 40 plus and she is now acting in different off-beat matured roles. Right now Rituparna Sengupta can not be considered as a romantic heroine in films although at this age Ritu is still looking gorgeous.
After RituparnaSengupta, Koel Mallick was in the no 1 position among the Bengali film heroines. Consecutive two flops – Arundhuti and Highway has pushed Koel in backward direction. The question is who is the Tollywood queen right now?
|Bengali Actresses
Srabanti Chatterjee
Among the young actresses, Srabanti Chatterjee was in the race of number one heroine in Bengali films. Srabanti is mother of a grown up boy but she is young and glamorous. Although height of Srabanti is little bit short but her face is so cute. Last year Srabanti worked in a different type of role in Aparna Sen's Goynar Baksho and her performance was praised. Srabanti's career graph was moving in right direction but her personal problems – separation with her husbandRajib has affected her career. Srabanti's recent released film Bindaas is a box office flop. Latest released film of Srabanti is Buno Haansh and Srabanti Chatterjee has successfully acted in a different type of role in the film. Inspite of all odds, Srabanti Chatterjee has the required potential and beauty to become the queen of Bengali films but right now she is not the number one heroine in Bengali films.
Subhashree Ganguly
SubhashreeGanguly-Dev acted in many box office success films but recently Subhashree Ganguly is not in the good book of Dev and Venkatesh Films. Subhashree Ganguly ha spaired with Jeet and their film Boss was a super hit in box office. Subhashree Ganguly tried her luck in different type of film – Anjan Dutta's Sesh Bole Kichu Nei but the film is a flop. In 2014, Subhashree Ganguly has no such box office hit. Subhashree has to work more hard to become heroine number one in Tollywood.
Sayantika Banerjee and Nushrat Jahan
Sayantika Banerjee has worked with Jeet and Dev and her dancing capability is well known. Sayantika Banerjee has to work more on her acting to prove herself as an actress. Sayantika Banerjee is not in the race right now.
Nushrat Jahan came in the industry with great promise but recently it seems that she is not very much carefull about her filmy career.
Swastika Mukhopadhyay
Swastika Mukhopadhyay was once considered as the main challenger of Koel Mallick. Swastika had every quality to become the no 1 heroine in Bengali films but due to any unknown reason she has shifted her focus from mainstream films to different type of films. Mainly successful heroines of mainstream commercial films are considered for no 1 heroine – queen of the industry.
Raima Sen
Raima Sen was never in the race of no 1 heroine – queen of the industry. Raima prefers to work in different type of films and she has created her own space in the industry.
Paoli Dam
There is no question regarding acting talent of Paoli Dam and one day she may prove herself as good actress but she may not become queen of the industry.
Parno Mitra and Tanushree Chakraborty
Parno Mitra has acted in different type of roles but most of the directors and producers are worried about her attitude problem. Presently Parno is not in the race to become no 1 heroine – queen of the Bengali film industry.
Tanushree Chakraborty has the beauty but still she lacks the acting talent. Tanushree has to work hard on her acting to become no 1 heroine – queen of the industry.
Mimi Chakraborty
Mimi is in the race and many filmy critics consider her as the future no 1 heroine – queen of the Bengali film industry.


text:
"Ms. Yellen, in a speech to the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, called for global coordination on an international tax rate that would apply to multinational corporations regardless of where they locate their headquarters," the New York Times reported. "Such a global tax could help prevent the type of 'race to the bottom' that has been underway, Ms. Yellen said, referring to countries trying to outdo one another by lowering tax rates in order to attract business."This call for an international agreement comes as the Biden administration is looking to push through their latest legislative agenda — a massive $2 trillion infrastructure plan which President Joe Biden celebrated as the largest "investment in American jobs" since the second world war.
"The plan, which would be Biden's second major legislative initiative, would allocate $621 billion for transportation-related infrastructure, $300 billion for drinking water-related infrastructure, broadband and electric grids, and $300 billion for affordable housing and upgrading schools, according to CNBC News. Furthermore, $400 billion would reportedly go toward care for elderly and disabled Americans, and $580 billion would be used for domestic manufacturing, job training, research and development," reported the Daily Wire.
"Competitiveness is about more than how U.S.-headquartered companies fare against other companies in global merger and acquisition bids," Ms. Yellen said. "It is about making sure that governments have stable tax systems that raise sufficient revenue to invest in essential public goods and respond to crises, and that all citizens fairly share the burden of financing government."Yellen also appeared to rebuke the supposed economic impacts of "America first," saying that "Over the last four years, we have seen firsthand what happens when America steps back from the global stage," and that "America first must never mean America alone."
"The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, in coordination with the United States, has been working to develop a new international tax architecture that would include a global minimum tax rate for multinational corporations as part of its effort to curtail profit shifting and tax base erosion," the Times reported. "Ms. Yellen said she is working with her counterparts in the Group of 20 advanced nations on changes to the global tax system that will help prevent businesses from shifting profits to low-tax jurisdictions."
"President Biden's proposals announced last week call for bold domestic action, including to raise the U.S. minimum tax rate, and renewed international engagement, recognizing that it is important to work with other countries to end the pressures of tax competition and corporate tax base erosion," Ms. Yellen said. "We are working with G20 nations to agree to a global minimum corporate tax rate that can stop the race to the bottom."


text:
Fire extinguisher service check simply for you
If you are running any type of sort of business, any type of kind of workplace, probabilities are, you are well-aware of just exactly how vital it actually is to make sure that you have all the safety concerns under your complete control. Besides, the safety of all the personnel and all the residential property depends on it. Which is why it is very vital in addition to genuinely vital even to make certain that you have the appropriate New York City fire extinguisher inspection experts over to examine every one of the safety matters quickly as well as efficiently. The fire extinguisher examination ny will certainly permit you to truly feel confident, understanding that you will obtain the most from your safety and security. Certainly, there are a lot of choices to pick from on the market today, however, probabilities are, you are going to be off searching for the ideal mix of cost and also high quality. Well, if that holds true as well as you are for that reason trying to find the most effective New York City fire extinguisher Brooklyn as well as the ideal mix of cost as well as top quality, you are truly in much good luck as you have actually located one of the most trustworthy in addition to really reliable fire extinguisher firms Brooklyn. The extinguisher solution brooklyn nyc is supplying a large range of different solutions that are bound to please even the most polished requirements and also needs within the extremely least quantity of time possible. Whether you are looking for extinguisher nyc assessment or require to install the brand-new extinguisher from the start, these individuals are going to provide you with everything you are going to require in order to make it work. The extinguisher service brooklyn New York City does have a lot of experience in working with the market and, if you are trying to find the most effective way to make one of the most from your demands as well as needs, feel free to have a look at the main web page and contact the experts in order to make an enlightened decision in line with every one of the collected information. So go directly in advance, uncover all of the choices that you are needing, find out more about the most effective means to improve your standing and you will definitely never regret it. Protection is exceptionally important-- always was and always will certainly be, so you will require to ensure that you obtained it right and also for the very best prices on the market too. For more details about http://www.anjfire.com/ check our new web portal.


text:
Leading a healthy life should be everyone's priority. Yet, it can be difficult to follow an exercise- and diet-routine in the daily hustle of life. However, when you prioritize your physical well-being, the resulting routine bears wellness benefits and rewards that surely improve the quality of your life.
Below are nine ideas that can help you lead a healthy and fit life:
A healthy diet is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. You need to include fruits, vegetables, and the right amount of protein in your diet. It is understandable if you cannot regularly prepare your own healthy meals. However, this can be resolved by preparing the meals on the weekends.
Though you think you are eating healthy, there is always a possibility that your diet is not wholesome. It may be missing some important nutrients. Therefore, you need to ensure that your diet includes a balanced source of vitamins, minerals, zinc, and iron. Multivitamin supplements can help you with the same. However, you should first consult your doctor.
Our body is 90% water; therefore, drinking at least eight glasses of water every day is necessary to stay hydrated. Always carry a bottle of water wherever you go. More importantly, avoid soft or aerated drinks because they are unhealthy.
Being active is the key to a fitter and healthier life. Spare at least 15 to 20 minutes every day to exercise. Moreover, using wearable devices help you monitor your vitals and keep track of your workouts. Try to increase the amount of exercise you do by adding a few minutes to your routine every day. Wearable devices now days come up with ample offers such as – cashback on wearable devices, which is quite an incentive to invest in one.
A healthy sleeping habit is necessary for a healthy lifestyle. You need to ensure that you regularly get an entire night's rest. The quality of sleep matters too. Invest in a good mattress that is comfortable and helps you sleep better. If falling asleep is a problem, consider using a white noise machine or an eye mask.
It is quite easy to reach for a cup of coffee if you are feeling low on energy. Energy drinks or coffee can make you more active for a while but they are bad for your health in the long run. Cut back on these energy supplements as soon as possible.
Stress is the biggest enemy of your health. Make time to find what helps you de-stress after a busy day. Music, movies, books, or yoga find what works for you and de-stress.
Adopting a healthy lifestyle is not an easy task. There will be times when you will be demotivated and would want to quit. Asking your friends and family members to encourage you will help you stick to this healthy endeavor.
Getting fit is not a goal that you can achieve in a day. Take it slow and be patient. Stick to your goals and build healthy habits over time.
No matter how busy you are, your personal health and wellness should be your priority. A healthy life leads to a wholesome life.


text:
A classic Christmas tale tail, with a whole new twist! Help the Nutcracker rescue the princess from the evil Rat King in this memorable hidden-object puzzle adventure game.
You might be too late for the Christmas Ball, but you're just in time for adventure! The Nutcracker needs your help, and there's an army of rats running rampant through the kingdom. Luckily, a few cute little sidekicks have got your back. Uncover the Rat King's evil plot – and find out what created the toothy little monster.
Buy Game
Embed this game on your MySpace or on your Website:


text:
All you need is LOVE and a DOG...
Regular price £16.00
Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
A perfect topper for those who love their canine friends!
Topper shown is a rosegold finish (£21).
Approximately 12cm in width. Made from food safe acrylic or sustainable wood. Available in a variety of colours and finishes.