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It is crucial for any venture that deals with products that needs some safe way of keeping them to have the packaging as one of the routines given that it will have an easy time selling and presenting to the customers.
Making your own packaging solutions as a person that is establishing in the business can be challenging as you might not have enough to make such arrangements as you will need some capital investment.
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Virtual Event
Integrating Arm Cortex-M soft CPU IP into FPGAs
If you ever wanted to get started with FPGAs without becoming a hardware expert, or already are a hardware expert who wants to integrate Arm Cortex-M soft CPU IP into their FPGA designs, this workshop is for you.
In this half-day virtual workshop you will get hands-on experience with creating, programming, debugging, and developing applications for Arm Cortex-M in Xilinx FPGAs, through DesignStart FPGA.
NO FPGA EXPERIENCE is required to get started!
August 14, 2019
For more information about DesignStart FPGA, visit arm.com/resources/designstart/designstart-fpga
Duration: 4 Hours
Get access to experts from Arm, Xilinx and Digilent
Three Hands-on Labs
Live Q&A Session
Kick-Off and Workshop Overview
What is DesignStart FPGA and How to Access Arm Cortex-M soft CPU IP for Free
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Design Start FPGA and Use Cases for Cortex-M1 and Cortex-M3 Processors
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Lab #1 Exploring the Architecture in Xilinx Vivado Design Tools
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Adam Taylor is an expert in design and development of embedded systems and FPGAs for several end applications. Throughout his career, Adam has used FPGAs to implement a wide variety of solutions from RADAR to safety critical control systems, with interesting stops in image processing and cryptography along the way.
Alessandro Grande
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Alessandro is the ecosystem manager in the automotive and IoT division at Arm. Alessandro is part of a global team that focuses on driving innovation by supporting a diverse range of developers building solutions in IoT, embedded, robotics, drones, machine learning and security. Before moving to this role, Alessandro has worked as a design and validation engineer on many different Arm products, some of which are in a variety of devices you use every day.
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Product Line Manager, Xilinx
Jayson is the Product Line Manager for Xilinx's Cost-Optimized Portfolio, which includes Spartan, Artix, and Zynq-7000 devices, and the Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC family. With over 20 years of Xilinx design, technical support, training, and marketing experience, Jayson leads the design of multiple evaluation boards, such as the Spartan-6LX9 Microboard, Zedboard, and MicroZed.
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No federal charges will be filed against six Baltimore officers involved in the in-custody death of Freddie Gray, according to a report Tuesday.
Gray died of a broken neck and compacted spine a week after he was arrested in April 2015 and placed in the back of a police van. The 25-year-old Gray was shackled and handcuffed, but he was not buckled in with a seat belt.
He had been arrested for carrying a knife.
Gray's death sparked protests that turned violent, with looting and a riot that ravaged downtown Baltimore.
The officers involved faced state criminal charges related to Gray's death, but they were not convicted.
The Justice Department was looking into whether Gray's civil rights were violated by the police.
To bring such charges, prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the officers acted willfully — a high legal standard.
In similar past cases, the Justice Department has ruled it's not enough to show that cops acted negligently, made a mistake or simply used bad judgment.
The department said in a statement that while Gray's death was "undeniably tragic," federal prosecutors did not find enough evidence to prove the officers willfully violated his civil rights.
"To the extent that the officers violated department policy in failing to seat-belt Gray, those failures suggest civil negligence rather than the high standard of deliberate indifference," the department said.
The Baltimore Sun first reported the decision.
The Baltimore Police Department, Mayor Catherine Pugh, State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby and the U.S. attorney's office all declined to comment on the decision.
Five of the officers involved face internal disciplinary hearings scheduled to begin Oct. 30.
Those officers are Lt. Brian Rice, Sgt. Alicia White and Officers Caesar Goodson, Edward Nero and Garrett Miller. The sixth officer, William Porter, was not charged administratively.
Baltimore officials also invited the Justice Department to conduct a broader investigation of its police department after Gray's death, leading to a report last year saying that officers disproportionately targeted black residents for stops and arrests.
Baltimore's homicide rate began to soar after Gray's death in 2015, a year when the city saw 344 killings. That figure broke a 40-year record for homicides.
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Southern SARE offers grant opportunities to individuals and institutions in the Southern region. Below is a list of presently funded SARE projects in South Carolina. To find a complete list of reports on previously funded projects in South Carolina, search the Project Database. Reading through some of the project reports can help you understand the types of projects SARE funds before you submit a grant yourself.
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LS19-306 Utility of Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation and Organic Herbicides for Weed and Disease Management in Organic Solanaceous Vegetable Systems
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Episode 596 | 12.23.20
HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY, JIM! 🥂
Friends and family from all across the country join us on this very special episode to Toast the Host. Jim Fried loves to put positive energy and good vibes into the world, and for his 60th birthday, we've invited guests to share their favorite memories of Jim and return all that good energy right back to him. Hear from:
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Clinical and Laboratory Investigations
Streptomyces Somalinesiscausing Mycetomas in South India
VV Taralakshmi, VV Pankajalakshmi, S Arumugam
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Taralakshmi V V, Pankajalakshmi V V, Arumugam S. Streptomyces Somalinesiscausing Mycetomas in South India. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1982;48:35-41
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AbstractBiopsy specimens from 102 patients with mycetoma were examined histologically; Streptomyces somaliensis was found in 5 cases. The clinical features, radiology and histology of actinomycotic mycetoma due to S. somaliensis ar ' e described. The geographic distribution of the organism, its incidence and prevalence in India and the importance of histological examination in the diagnosis of the infection are discussed.


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Reader Feedback of the Week: Should Surgeons Be Jerks?
In a Twitter exchange, Luke Selby, MD (@LVSelbs) links to Wen Shen's article "Bloody Nice: Is the Quest to Build a Kinder, Gentler Surgeon Misguided?" (July/August), and asks: "Have we over-corrected? What do people think?"He adds, "Personally, I'm not sure we know the difference between confidence and arrogance."Andrew Wright, (@andrewswright), responds: "You can be confident and a perfectionist while still communicating and working well with others. I really disliked that article."Selby adds,"I've wondered if that stereotype is a self-fulfilling prophecy that exists so some can yell & scream."Sara Bryczkowski (@SarahB_MD) chimes in: "Little too black and white for me. I don't plan on becoming a jerk as my skills improve."
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Huddersfield Town lost by two goals to a travelling Fulham side who had to withstand wave after wave of Town attacks after being reduced to ten men.
Chris Powell's side with be disappointed to see his side spurn a number of chances, however Kit Symons will be more than happy with the three points after a clean sheet looked far from safe throughout.
The first-half started in frantic fashion as Fulham advanced in possession of the ball towards Alex Smithies' goal - this resulted in a corner for the visitors within a matter of moments.
Alex Kacaniklic stepped up to take the set piece and with one swing of his left foot, the ball was in the back of the net. Having seemingly taken a deflection off a body at the front post, the visitors were celebrating after two minutes.
Town then dusted themselves off and began about their business; applying more pressure as the first half progressed.
Fulham's young 'keeper Marcus Bettinelli kept the Terriers out, however his saves were rather unorthodox.
A low strike from Jacob Butterfield forced the stopper to make a routine save, though after parrying the ball back into a dangerous area, Town's strikers could not pounce on the loose ball.
With the Cottagers pumping the ball long up to their tall striker Matt Smith, it was down to Chris Powell's side to keep the ball on the floor and keep possession whilst moving further up the pitch.
Nahki Wells went down under the challenge of Michael Turner just outside Fulham's penalty area, however the Bermudian striker's appeals for a foul were waved away; as referee Richard Clark pointed to the corner flag.
The referee did pull one Fulham player up for foul play, after Tim Hoogland denied Miller a clear run towards goal. The tall midfielder received a yellow card on the stroke of half time – however this was the last action of the first 45-minutes.
Town then took to the pitch for the second half and immediately piled the pressure on Fulham.
Matt Smith received a yellow card for a late challenge on Joel Lynch close to Town's area, and this would not be the only card shown during this hectic second period of play.
With the Terriers pushing for an equaliser, Fulham were then penned back which resulted in a number of Town corners in quick succession.
As a ball came in a flick-on fell to Ishmael Miller who turned and directed a shot towards goal. Shaun Hutchinson then handled this on the goal line, however the referee initially thought this was Cauley Woodrow.
After some confusion and a brief discussion with the fourth official, referee Richard Clark dismissed the guilty culprit and Nahki Wells stepped up to take his penalty.
With the pressure on both Bettinelli and Wells, it was the young 'keeper who held his nerve, turning Wells' spot kick away from danger.
Nikolay Bodurov was then called upon after Kit Symons was forced to make some alterations after being reduced to ten men. Sean Kavanagh was the man replaced; however the drama was far from over.
Town appealed for another penalty as Jack Grimmer's arm seemingly touched the ball in his own area; Clark waved these appeals away and play resumed with Town still chasing a one goal deficit.
Soon after, Seko Fofana came on for Fulham's goal scorer Alex Kacaniklic in the 67th minute, with Chris Powell yet to make a substitution.
The referee was then forced to make another pivotal decision, as Sean Scannell took a tumble in the Fulham area. Former Town loanee Jazz Richards' challenge on the Town wide man was enough to merit another penalty after 70 minutes – which provided Wells with a chance to redeem himself.
This was not to be as the Bermudan striker's second penalty struck the post to the delight of Marcus Bettinelli, who was booked for time wasting in the build up to the spot-kick.
The Huddersfield boss then made two changes, bringing Jonathan Hogg and Tommy Smith off for Joe Lolley and Radoslaw Majewski.
These alterations did give the Terriers some fresh legs, however Town were caught napping soon after as Fofana broke away. The substitute striker attempted to play in Matt Smith, but his ball was too far in front of the tall forward.
With ten minutes left to play including stoppage time, things were beginning to look desperate for Town as Jacob Butterfield tested Bettinelli on numerous occasions.
The tall 'keeper managed to keep the majority of these efforts out, but the post was also there to help Fulham in the process.
A last throw of the dice from Powell saw Jake Charles make his senior debut for the Terriers in place of David Edgar; this change gave Town another attacking option as they pushed again for a crucial equaliser. Nevertheless, this was not to be.
Fulham's final change saw Hugo Rodallega come off the bench to replace Woodrow. The fourth official's board went up with six minutes showing, giving Town time to spare.
However, whilst pushing all but Alex Smithies forward, Seko Fofana latched onto a loose ball and drove towards the Town goalkeeper.
His first effort beat Smithies but did not beat the foot of the post. Luckily this effort bounced straight back to the advancing striker, who stuck his second attempt into the bottom corner.
Fulham climb to 20th after this win, which means Town find themselves in 18th place in the table on 44 points.
Town's team (3-5-2):
Alex Smithies; Joel Lynch, Mark Hudson (c), David Edgar (Jake Charles, 86); Tommy Smith (Joe Lolley, 74), Jacob Butterfield, Conor Coady, Jonathan Hogg (Radoslaw Majewski, 74), Sean Scannell; Ishmael Miller, Nahki Wells
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Antennas -- Message of the Day
In my meditation this morning, my spirit guide showed me the image of an insect, and I heard the word, 'Antennas'. I understand the message to mean that just as an insect uses its antennas to sense what is around it, we each have our own antennas to tap into our intuitive energy for guidance.
Our antennas are our sense of extra-sensory perception, as we tune in to our intuition. When we are energetically sensitive, we can feel, see, and hear messages coming from out spirit guides. We can hear what our inner voice is urging us to do.
Anyone can, and everyone does, receive intuitive messages, but we often ignore the guidance we receive, casting it off as unworthy of our attention. Many of us are much more inclined to listen to friends, family, community, and basically anyone except ourselves. That's because of cultural conditioning. In our society, we are raised to look outside of ourselves for guidance.
While it's good to talk to people and read books when we need direction, it's important to know that we, ourselves, hold the answers to our questions. My motto is, 'Take the best, and leave the rest', meaning that I'll listen to and read others' suggestions, but I will only internalize it if I feel good about that advice.
We can all develop and strengthen our intuitive abilities. We just need to work those muscles, like we are trying a new workout routine, or learning a new musical instrument.
Join us at the Maika'i Studio in Leilani, Big Island, Hawaii, for our monthly intuitive development class!
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Kentwood Players proudly presents LITTLE WOMEN, a musical by Jason Howland, Mindi Dickstein and Allan Knee based upon Louisa May Alcott's classic story, opening November 15 through December 21, 2019 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045.
This is a non-equity, non-paid production directed by Jennifer Richardson, music directed by Mike Walker, choreographed by Christopher Albrecht, and produced by Rocky and Vicki Miller and Jeremy Palmer for Kentwood Players with rights secured from Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI, www.MTIShows.com The cast will be announced following open auditions at the Westchester Playhouse taking place on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 11:00am to 3:00pm and Sunday, September 15 from 6:00 to 9:00pm. Call backs will be Monday, September 16 beginning at 7:00pm by appointment only.
Louisa May Alcott's classic story of the adventures of the four March sisters is brought to vivid musical life in LITTLE WOMEN. The story follows the lives, loves and tribulations of the sisters growing up during the American Civil War. Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy live in Concord, Massachusetts with their Marmee while their father is on the battlefield. Filled with adventure (both lived and imagined), heartbreak, and a deep sense of hope, the struggle of these "Little Women" to find their own voices mirrors the growing pains of a young America. With buoyant, joyful melodies, memorable characters, and a big-hearted message, LITTLE WOMEN reminds us that "sometimes when you dream, your dreams come true."
Reserved seat tickets are $27 with a $2 discount for seniors and students. To purchase tickets, please email the box office at firstname.lastname@example.com or call (310) 645-5156 during box office hours, Wednesday through Saturday from 4:00-7:00pm. Please note: Our box office gets a large number of calls and that all voicemail messages will be answered in the order they are received. You may also purchase tickets online at www.kentwoodplayers.org. For group ticket sales of 10 or more, please call the box office for group rates.
For more information about Kentwood Players including our current production, please visit the Kentwood Players website at www.kentwoodplayers.org. You can also find Kentwood Players on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To meet the production team and learn more about Kentwood Players and what goes on at the Westchester Playhouse, the public is invited to attend our membership meetings, which are free and held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located two blocks west of the San Diego Freeway and two blocks north of Manchester at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045.


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Number of needles of artificial turf:
The number of needles refers to the number of grass filament clusters per square meter of artificial turf. The number of needles commonly used in football fields is 10,500, which means that there are 10,500 tufts of grass per square meter.
Therefore, how can we quickly calculate the number of clusters per square meter? If the lawn model is marked with a needle pitch of 3/4, there are 52.5 rows of grass per meter width of the lawn, and the number of longitudinal grasses in each row is 10500/52.5=200 clusters, and the number per 10cm is 20 clusters. That is to say, for a turf with a stitch pitch of 3/4, there are 20 clusters along the longitudinal direction with a row pitch of 10cm, which is equivalent to 10500 stitches per square meter.
The same method can be used to calculate the standard needle pitch of 5/8, 10500 needles per square meter of 10/10cm, and 16.7 needles per cluster of 10cm.
Generally speaking, artificial turf parameters refer to turf type, grass height and number of needles. Take our artificial turf with 25mm height and 16 needles as an example. How are these values generally calculated? Now let me tell you the calculation method of lawn parameters.
Artificial turf cluster density:
First, you can look at the back of the lawn based on the sample. Each cluster is called a stitch. The cluster density refers to the density of needles per square meter, generally 16,800 needles/square meter, 18900 needles/square meter, 22050 needles/square meter, of course there are other densities, but the most common are three.
How to calculate "cluster density"? As we all know, the area of a rectangle is the length multiplied by the width, so the "cluster density" is also calculated in the same way. Artificial turf density conversion formula: Artificial turf needle number X artificial turf needle pitch. From this, the density per square meter of the artificial turf can be calculated.
Needle number and pitch of artificial turf:
The length of the cluster density is called the number of needles, that is, take a ruler to measure 10cm, and then count how many needles there are in this 10cm, we usually use 16, 18, 21 needles. The width of the cluster density is called the "needle pitch", because the machines that started producing turf are imported, so the unit is inches.
Artificial Turf Quality Standard:
The quality standards of artificial turf are mainly distinguished from three aspects: material, density and back glue. The following respectively introduces the meaning of each technical parameter, and how to judge the technical parameters of the lawn based on the sample. After understanding the meaning of each technical parameter, you can judge the specification parameters of the sample by yourself even if there is no label.
Artificial Turf Adhesive:
Artificial turf back glue, currently commonly used are composite bottom and grid bottom. The difference is that an extra layer of grid cloth is added to the bottom of the grid, which mainly plays the role of reinforcing the grass.
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Not a day goes by that I don't read some "how to" life insurance article that claims that being declined for life insurance is right up there with getting kicked out of the country club. You will just never be OK again! You will be black balled.
Being declined is no fun and I know that, but it is also a long way from the end of the road. In fact for many a decline it is simply a good place to start. So, the myths!
1. A decline muddies the water and taints any other attempts to apply. If that was true I would have been out of business years ago. While all applications ask if you have been rated or declined prior to this application, no good companies view that as a negative factor. When I shop a declined case for quotes I always mention the decline(s) and I'll be honest, I think there may be an upside if you were declined by companies like USAA or State Farm. The good underwriters know you likely didn't get a fair hearing with those companies.
2. Declines show up in the Medical Information Bureau (MIB) report. Wrong! If you were declined because your cholesterol was off the charts, the MIB code will indicate you had high cholesterol. It will not indicate what action the company took because of that information.
3. No exam life insurance is a good way to avoid a decline. Wouldn't it be cool if it was that easy. You know you have a medical problem so you just avoid an exam that will make it show up. But wait! Even no exam life insurance asks medical questions and they ask enough to uncover just about anything you could hide by not taking an exam. Remember, it's not called "no exam and lie about your health" insurance. Check it out for yourself. You can be declined.
4. You can turn around a decline by having your doctor talk to the underwriter. Highly unlikely you will even be able to arrange the conversation and if you do, it will be a little like having your French speaking friend try to talk a Mexican policeman out of giving you a speeding ticket in Juarez. They don't speak the same language.
5. Once declined by a company, always declined by that company There's a two part answer to that. Some declines are really "postpones". The company will decline to offer you coverage until some event happens. You have a full cardiac workup. You get your A1c down below 8. You have your elevated liver functions checked out by a doctor. Once those things are done you can be reconsidered. The other instance is when a company declines you without obtaining medical records. Sometimes those records contain the very information it takes to make an underwriter comfortable with approving a policy. Get the salvation information out of your medical records and have your agent shop it, even to the company that just declined you. It's an interesting outcome sometimes.
Bottom line. Don't fret a decline. Embrace it. Declines uncover all the bad news and make it so much easier to find a good approval. I've been there so I know it's a tough pill to swallow, but if your agent can't get the job done give me a call.


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Thursday, May 20, 2010
My Ott Lite Died!
Then I called Walmart. Did you ever call a Walmart? My suggestion is this: Don't. Even if someone holds a weapon to your throat or threatens water boarding. Offer to give it up before you'll call Walmart. It is a study in patience, perseverance and learning how not to say bad things on the phone.
I call. They answer. Almost speaking a language I can understand. Almost. Click. Hold. Ok, then someone who does speak my native tongue picks up and says, "yerholdingforhardwarerightbye" Click. Hold. I didn't even get a chance to say a word. Then a guy answers after an interminable wait. I ask him if he is in the hardware department. He thinks about it for a while then allows that he is. Ok, I ask him about the Ott Lite. Him: "WHAT? We don't carry no 18 watt bulbs." So, I tell him that I had been told that Walmart was an Ott Lite distributor. Nope. No 18 watt bulbs. But wait... what was that brand? Ott. I spell it. Nope, they don't carry no Otts. Also don't carry no grammar. :( Ok, I thank the guy and hang up. I begin to hear a faint rattle from the fridge. I am still Ott-less.
What to do? What to do?? Ahhh, a small Ott light appears over my head and I think...online! Yes, Kathi, it's finally sinking in. :D For those of you who don't know who Kathi is... can that be possible??? Kathi is my clay pal, my everything pal and my computer guru. She never loses it when I ask insane questions and always has the answer to everything. She also makes cool stuff. She's over there>>>>>>> Dragonsglass.
Ok, I have the good sense to Google OTT LITE BULBS.
WHOA! There are lots! So, I look at a couple. Some want 20 bucks for the bulb and a couple grand to ship it to me. Swell. Definite rattles now.
Then I go to this site called, Light Bulbs, Etc. Inc. I call. I'm no dummy. And guess what? I gets a real live person by the name of Tim. Tim is a sweetie and actually KNOWS about Ott light bulbs. He asks me pertinent questions then tells me which bulb I need. This guy is fantastic! The bulb he says I need is the spitting image of the dead one in my hand. How cool is Tim? I love this guy.
Good old Tim even takes my order. I buy 2 bulbs. He comes up with a very acceptable amount for shipping and I am a happy girl. Tim says he'll get my order out right away. I sure hope so! Then I look at the website again. Oiks. Kansas. I guess I won't be getting my bulbs for a while. But talking to Tim and having a person who actually knew what they were doing makes the wait worthwhile. I wonder if we could clone Tim? I guess I'll have to find another excuse to go drink wine. ;O
7 comments:
- Kathi said...
YAY!!!! she googled it :) I knew it would sink in sooner or later Ipo :)
- May 21, 2010 at 4:10 AM
- Pam said...
R.I.P. OTT bulb!
Kathi did good teaching you to search for little things like this.
I keep two spares in the cupboard, just in case.....
- May 21, 2010 at 6:41 AM
- MoeArt said...
Took a long tine, no? :)
- May 21, 2010 at 8:32 AM
- MoeArt said...
I will forevermore keep spares, Pam. I actually thought I had a spare then remembered that a few years ago the original bulb died and I used my spare. That's pretty good, tho. I've had my lamp about 18 years and only used up 2 bulbs. What great bulbs considering I have that lamp on most of every single day. :D
- May 21, 2010 at 8:34 AM
- Melobeau said...
So sorry to hear about your Ott lamp bulb. Blessed be Kathi, our resident"go to person" and "teach". She has taught you well. Blessed be Tim, the king of light bulbs. Hope your bulbs show up soon and hope you'll be able to see OK until then.
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"Fortunate those whose crimes are carted off, whose sins are wiped clean from the slate. Fortunate the person against whom The Lord does not keep score."(4:7-8)
As a Christian, we strive to be Christlike to all. We strive to Love as He loves. We strive.
It is only with our ABBA's help are we able to.
There are times when we will inflict pain upon each other, knowingly or unknowingly, and we must choose to forgive. To Love. To pray. Or we can choose to not forgive and harbor anger, bitterness, thoughts of revenge against one another. Elements that will eat into our heart and come in between our relationship with Christ. And one another.
Thankfully, ABBA has and is helping us in this area. The moments of anger, defensiveness, taking things personal will become less than the moments of feeling sorrowful and lifting others up in prayer. Not only for their hearts to change, but our own as well.
I pray for The Holy Spirit to knead into our hearts - Him.
While listening once to a sermon on the gifts of Grace and Mercy, I recognized there is one whom I don't extend the gift of forgiveness to. One whom I beat up continually, look for flaws, berate for the sins of the past, see as continually falling short in their walk. One whom I see through my eyes more often than seeing them through His eyes. One whom I look and see ugliness rather than being of His beauty. Believing lies instead of His Truths.
That person is me. myself. and I.
In hearing how others speak of themselves, I know I am not alone in the way of my thinking. Why is that? Why is it we are able to extend all the gifts of Love, Forgiveness, Grace, Mercy to others, yet not as readily to ourselves?
"We" who are made in His Image. "We" whom He loved so much He gave His only Begotten Son. "We" whom He desires to be with as our Bestest Friend. Our Lord.
David said it so right:
"Fortunate those whose crimes are carted off, whose sins are wiped clean from the slate.
Fortunate the person against whom The Lord does not keep score".
When "in" ABBA - He doesn't keep score. Our sins are wiped clean from the slate.
So. Whyever are we not letting Him be God and accept His Forgiveness. His Mercy. His Grace. Why do we continually say His Sacrifice wasn't enough to cover our sins?
What. a. fool.
Each moment given to us is the time to start living life as a "fortunate" one of His.
Standing in Faith and living - knowing without doubt - His Words are also meant for each one of us.
Living "in" this state of freedom will draw others to Him.
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7 Simple Steps to Becoming Self-Employed and Rich
Many self-employed businessmen and women are making more money than their colleagues in employment. Becoming self-employed is the dream of many young men and women – some who are already in employment. But the idea of becoming self-employed or starting a business may sound daunting, risky and sometimes expensive. Here are steps to guide you to be become self-employed and successful.
- Self-Evaluation
The first step to take in your quest to become self-employed is to discover your self – before employing yourself. Begin by taking stock of yourself and your situation. What skills do you have that are transferable (other people and businesses would need) and what business areas do you know best and feel most comfortable in? Consider the following as well
- Whether you want to sell a service or a tangible product(s)
- How much money you have and how much you are willing to risk
- What do you like doing so much that you would love to do it every day
The third point in particular is very important, as the answer to that is likely to be the fuel for your journey.
- Analyze the business
Once you have an idea of the kind of business you want to do (ideally, one that would be interesting and fits your lifestyle), the next thing is to carefully analyze the business potential in it. You may consider analyzing more than one business if you arrive at more than one in step 1 above. Who will be your competitors? How much do you need and how would you fund it? Who are your immediate customers and future customers?
- Register the Business
Every business must be registered in accordance with the laws of the land in which you operate. There are many forms of business available to you. Here are the three major forms in Africa.
- Sole proprietorships
- Partnerships
- Company
Most self-employed are likely to take the form of a sole proprietorship. Companies however have the advantage of limiting your liability to the assets of the business if registered as a limited liability company. There are several benefits of registering your business, rather than operating a business entity not recognized by law.
- Draft Your Business Plan
Drafting a business plan will help you know how much money you need, what risks to look out for, profitability, market for your product and service, and many more. It is especially important if you are looking for funding from family, friends, bank and external investors.
- Get Funding
Perhaps, what many think of as the most important part. You can fund your idea/business yourself if your to become self-employed. It tells people you believe in yourself and the idea and you are willing to risk your money for it. You can however, look to other fund providers to help you with debt or equity.
- Set up your office or shop
You can now set up your office or shop. Physical location is equally important when you become self-employed. It gives customers comfort and convenience. However, you don't need to have an expensive one to start a business, especially when you are self-employed and you are providing certain services that takes you to your customers rather than them coming to you. Throw a "Grand Opening" party when you get your office, and announce it everywhere.
- Try, push and Try
The rest is for you to push, push and push. It will take a while for you to figure out what works and what doesn't. There would be failures, roadblocks, challenges etc but you must persevere and learn from the mistakes.
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Chelsea Manning jailed for contempt of court
Former Army intelligence officer Chelsea Manning was jailed Friday for contempt of court after she refused to testify in a closed-door grand jury hearing related to WikiLeaks, the site to which she sent classified documents in 2010.
A statement from Manning's legal defense team confirmed that the whistleblower was taken into custody by order of a judge until she testified to the grand jury or the panel was dissolved.
{mosads}"I've found you in contempt," Judge Claude Hilton told Manning, according to The Washington Post, "either until you purge yourself or the end of the life of the grand jury."
A brief notice from Manning's representatives said that a statement was forthcoming. Manning reportedly told journalists outside the courthouse on Friday that she was ready to go to jail and would only testify in a public setting.
"These secret proceedings tend to favor the government," she told reporters, according to the Post. "I'm always willing to explain things publicly."
Prosecutors told reporters Friday that they had no wish to hold Manning in custody and added that the facility to which she was headed had experience holding transgender inmates.
"The government does not want to confine Ms. Manning," said Tracy McCormick. "She could change her mind right now and decide to testify."
The ruling comes a day after Manning released a lengthy statement asserting that she was prepared to go to jail in order to stand by her principles and demand for public testimony.
"I responded to each question with the following statement: 'I object to the question and refuse to answer on the grounds that the question is in violation of my First, Fourth, and Sixth Amendment, and other statutory rights," Manning said in a statement Thursday.
"In solidarity with many activists facing the odds, I will stand by my principles. I will exhaust every legal remedy available. My legal team continues to challenge the secrecy of these proceedings, and I am prepared to face the consequences of my refusal," she continued.
Virginia prosecutors want Manning's testimony as part of an ongoing case against WikiLeaks, the anti-secrecy website that posted thousands of documents related to U.S. warfare in the Middle East in 2010 after obtaining them from Manning.
Julian Assange, the site's founder, has been living in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London since 2012, originally to avoid a now-dropped rape charge in Sweden and currently to avoid U.S. prosecution, according to his statements.
Manning was convicted of leaking classified documents to the website and sentenced to 35 years in prison in 2013, but she had her sentence commuted by former President Obama four years later.


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"For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had."
It's all about JESUS!!!
No matter what denomination you belong too; as Christians, Jesus has commanded us...
"You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself." – Matthew 22:36-40.
He prayed to the Father that all believers would be in unity.– John 17:21
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ADILKNO / BILWET (Foundation for the Advancement of Illegal Knowledge / Stichting tot Bevordering van Illegale Wetenschap ) was founded in 1983 as a collective of five artists/authors, Geert Lovink, Arjen Mulder, BasJan van Stam, Lex Wouterloot and Patrice Riemens.
They rose from the squatters movement and illegal radio in Amsterdam, about which they published their book Bewegingsleer (1991). Their main interest is in Media and Media theory, about which they write from a critical, speculative and often humorous perspective.
Ever since their first piece in Mediamatic, back in 1988, about The Occult Traffic Sign, BILWET/ADILKNO have been contributing to virtually every issue of Mediamatic Magazine. A collection of these small manifestos - BILWET/ADILKNO calls them UTO's (Unidentified Theoretical Objects) - was published as Media Archief in Dutch and in German translation as Medien Archiv (Bollman Verlag). Due to this publication and their successful Data-Dandy tour, BILWET/ADILKNO has become extremely popular in Germany and Austria.
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Kia Ora and welcome to my guide on the amazing Milford Sound
Firstly Milford Sound is not actually a Sound it's a Fjord.
Sorry to burst your bubble like that. But it had to be said. What's the difference I hear you say? Well you will have to head to the fun facts section of the blog to find that one out. But when it was discovered the explorers didn't know the difference between a Fjord and a Sound. Since it's naming the whole area has been called Fiordland to rectify this.
Milford Sound is a Fjord located in the South West corner of New Zealands South Island in Fiordland National Park.
"Established in 1952, Fiordland National Park is now over 1.2 million hectares in size, and encompasses mountain, lake, fiord and rainforest environments. The National Park is administered by the Department of Conservation."https://www.fiordland.org.nz/about-fiordland/fiordland-national-park/
Why go to Milford Sound?
Good question. And I think there's a pretty obvious answer. I mean. Have you seen the pictures? It speaks for itself. There's a reason it's considered one of the natural wonders on Planet Earth!
With its towering peaks, natural waterfalls, dense bush, deep ocean and an abundance of wildlife you start to understand why people love this place. Mitre Peak must be one of the most photographed mountains in New Zealand and equally Bowen Falls must be one of the most photographed waterfalls.
Are you still asking why you should go to Milford Sound?
Another good reason is that it is stunning in both glorious sunshine and pouring rain. I've been lucky enough to experience both. In the sunshine you get rainbows and blue skies. In the rain you get thousands of waterfalls. It's a win win really.
How do you get to Milford sound?
By car
If you go by car and drive yourself please be careful. The road is steep and windy and you will be distracted by the view every 5 seconds. So take your time and try to keep your eyes on the road. An advantage to driving however is that you get to stop more frequently along the way and get to do some awesome things which I have listed below. The drive is around 119km from Te Anua so make sure you fill up your petrol tank before setting off.
By coach
Unfortunately I haven't been to Milford by Coach but I do have friends who have! I asked my friend Ulrike what she thought of the experience.
"If you're getting the bus from Queenstown, you're in for a very long day. The journey to Milford takes about 5-6 hours but the incredible scenery (visible through the glass roof of the coach and on several stops along the way) and the always entertaining stories from the drivers pass the time quickly. You don't get any time to explore the area around the cruise terminal but if you don't have a car, the day tour is a perfect way to see the jaw-dropping Fiordland and Milford Sound."
Ulrike Pehlgrimm, Berlin, Germany
Via The Milford Track (walking)
I've not done this yet. But I've heard it's amazing and it's one of my top things still left to do in New Zealand. I can imagine once you've finished a 4 day tramp a lovely cruise to view the Fjord would be well deserved. You can read more about it on the official DOC site here.
By plane
That's right, you can fly in to Milford Sound. I can imagine this option is one of the most breathtaking ways to see and enter this beautiful place. I've been on a few scenic flights in my time and trust me it's an amazing way to see a place. I haven't done this yet but if you want to read more about this option you can do here.
What is there to do on the way?
As mentioned there are loads of things to do along the way and the scenery is simply stunning. You can do short walks. Day hikes. Photography stops. Or just drive all the way through (I don't know why you would, but you can) Here are my top 5 things to do on the way to Milford Sound
1. Hike to Lake Marian
Is an alpine lake in a hanging valley formed by glacial action, in one of the most beautiful settings in Fiordland. The lake is above the bush line and is surrounded by mountains with magnificent reflections if the weather is calm. The hike takes around 3 hours return and is quite challenging but well worth the effort. More info here
2. Hike the Key Summit Track
Offers views of Fiordland National Park. The return walk is around 3 hours but easier terrain than Lake Marian. A friend and I did both in one day on our way to Milford Sound. So it is possible. Once up there, there is a self guided nature walk which is well worth the excursion. The track is actually part of the Routeburn track (which I'm also yet to do) and connects it to the divide. More info on the track here
3. View The Chasm
When I first saw The Chasm I was awestruck. Just a short 20 minute walk from the car park. This amazing natural wonder can be viewed via two footbridges which cross the Cleddau River. By looking straight down you get dramatic views of powerful waterfalls and water sculpted rock faces. For more information check here
4. Admire The Homer Tunnel
You actually have no choice with this one. You have to drive through it to get to Milford Sound. The tunnel is 1.2km long and was opened in 1953. The tunnel took 18 years to complete! Just sitting waiting to go in to the tunnel is amazing. Sheer cliffs either side. And if it's a rainy day, waterfalls everywhere.
5. Take perfect mirror images at Mirror Lakes
An easy 10 minute walk. The Mirror Lakes offer reflections of the Earl Mountains. To find out more click here
What to do in Milford sound and Which cruise do you pick?
It really depends on what you want to see. The first time I went to Milford Sound I chose a wildlife based tour because that's what interests me. The second time I went I chose one where I could kayak on the Fjord as that also appealed to me. There are other options though, you can go on a scenic flight, scuba dive or choose another cruise or kayak package. I have been lucky enough to visit Milford Sound three times. Twice on my own and once with my family. I've only had experience with two of the major cruise operators but I am lucky enough to know people who have been on the other cruises and one of my friends even scuba dived in the Fjord! Read about mine and their experiences below.
Milford Sound Nature Cruise (on my own and with my family) Operated by Real Journeys
A great way to see the whole Fjord on this leisurely cruise. The guides were informative and knowledgeable about the local fauna, flora, mountains and seas. I love listening to these sorts of talks so I always make sure I'm sitting or standing near one of the speakers. The first time I went on this cruise it was pouring with rain. The second it was lovely and sunny. So just be careful and wear appropriate clothes.
To book this cruise click here.
Milford Sound Cruise and Kayak. Operated by Southern Discoveries
When I told my Aunt back in the UK that I was going to New Zealand she told me I had to kayak at Milford Sound and tell her all about it. So I did. I love kayaking and since I first visited the Fjord I've always wanted to do it. So when I got the opportunity to go back I booked the Cruise and Kayak Tour with Southern Discoveries. It was amazing. I drank from the Fjord (the top layer of water is fresh! See the fun facts below), I kayaked up to the rock faces, I got bitten by sandflies and experienced an underwater observatory!
To book this cruise click here.
Milford cruise operated by Go Orange
"My Milford Sounds cruise was a kind of 'lucky accident'. After my overnight kayaking of Doubtful Sound was cancelled due to the famous ever changing weather of Fiordland, we were placed onto both a Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound cruise instead. Whilst we had originally chosen Doubtful Sound for a quieter experience, let's just say Milford exceeded expectations. The Go Orange team were amazing! They knew everything you could possibly want to know but were actually entertaining to listen to. Whilst I didn't pay for the cruise, if you chose to do this its pretty cheap and whilst its is pretty busy (as to be expected) it was incredible value for money for a two hour cruise of the beautiful Milford! (And free refreshments!)"
Paige Varney, Birmingham, UK
Coach | Cruise | Coach with Mitre Peak cruises
"Probably one of the most common trips to Milford Sound and I will tell you why. They offer you a pickup from Queenstown with a small van. This saves you time and stress of driving all the way up to the Sound. Along the way the lovely guide will talk you through the history and facts about Fiordland. They stop at every spot you need to check out such as the Mirror Lakes. It's important to know they only have small groups which makes you feel really humble to be surrounded by the majestic Sounds in only a small group. You see several larger boats cruising through the Sounds, while Mitre Peaks delivers you quality with an intimate group and a dedicated captain who engages to save the biodiversity in the Sounds. If you go to the Sounds with Mitre Peak, don't hesitate to have a chat with him! Various reasons to recommend this trip!"
Yordi Mariën, Antwerp, Belgium
Scuba diving at milford sound with Descend
"I decided to spend two days scuba diving in Milford Sound. A day of diving costs about the same as a day cruise on the sound, but it provided a much more diverse and intimate experience than the big cruise ships.
I contacted Descend Scuba to grab a spot on their boat for a couple of days between Christmas and New Year's, and they fitted me in without a problem. We were kitted up and briefed for the dive at the harbor before boarding the dive boat. I was given a wetsuit for the first day of diving: two 3mm vests beneath an 8/7mm wetsuit, so I had 14mm around my core. With water temperatures at 12-13* C, I would need every bit of neoprene I could get, and by the end of the second dive, I was shivering. The next day, I was very happy when the wonderful folks at Descend offered me a dry suit upgrade.
On the boat ride back, the skipper told me stories about dives where dolphins had swum with her. She told me about orcas and other whales that have been spotted in the waters. It's an incredibly rare experience to see them, and I wasn't lucky enough on either day, but I can't complain. The weirdness and the beauty of this underwater world is unlike anything else on the planet."
Lee Steenbergen, Tennesse, USA
Top 6 Photography spots in Milford Sound
1.Mitre Peak
This one is pretty obvious I think. But just look at it. Why wouldn't you want to take a picture of it. Both time I stayed in Milford it rained overnight so I missed the sunrise/sunset opportunities but if you get a chance you should definitely get shots at both of these times.
2. Stirling Falls
Best seen on one of the cruises. This majestic waterfall is one of the permanent waterfalls in Milford, so it can be seen on any day. It's Milford's second highest waterfall at 151m. The sheer drop of the falls allows boats to get up close and personal. So when on the cruise you can get very wet and use 151m worth of glacial water as a revitalising shower.
3. Lake Marian
After a long tough hike there is nothing better than being rewarded with an amazing lake to photograph. My one regret is not taking my swimming shorts up with me to have a dip in this lake.
4. Bowen Falls
The highest of Milford's waterfalls at 162m. You can see the falls from the shore or from a cruise. Why not do both? Bowen falls are vital to Milford Sound as they provide the sole source of power and water for the tiny village, which consists of the visitor center, boat pier, two restaurants, an air strip, a campground and a lodge.
5. The Swing
This is located on the Milford Foreshore Walk (30 minute loop). I didn't actually know about this one until I went with my family and my sister took me there. It's great for a photo opportunity and great for sharing on Instagram.
6. Eglington Valley
Located on the drive to Milford Sound. Why isn't it in the 'Things to do on the way' section? I hear you ask. Well it's a very minor pit stop and I think it fits in to this category better as the views are just stunning. I mean come on. Look at them.
Where Should I stay?
This will depend on your budget and what you want to experience. As I'm a backpacker I have only stayed in the dorm rooms at the lodge but below I have given a few options
Milford Sound Lodge offers powered camper van sites within the rain forest setting (yes Milford Sound is classed as a rainforest). Great if you are in a camper! The camp site offers a communal kitchen, dining area and bathrooms. So you won't be stuck in your camper if it's raining. There will be space to stretch your legs.
The lodge also offers dorm rooms which is where I have stayed. The beds are comfortable and the facilities are good. And lets be honest you aren't there to stay in your room. It is what it is and it works. Again, same as with the camper van sites, you have access to the communal facilities which allow you to cook your own meals and warm up with a nice hot shower.
The lodge also offers various levels of accommodations such as luxury chalets which offer a private and cosy place to stay on those wet nights. This would be a perfect option for a romantic getaway or if you are a family without a camper van.
Check out the lodges website here.
Real Journeys offer an overnight cruise which allows you to spend the night in one of their purpose built ships. I haven't done this particular cruise but I have done the same cruise on Doubtful Sound which was one of my top experiences in New Zealand. Read about that here.
10 Fun Facts about Milford Sound
What list would be complete without some awesome facts. Here are my favourite facts about the natural wonder that is Milford Sound
- Milford Sound isn't a Sound. It's a Fjord. Fjords and sounds are both valleys that have been filled with seawater. However a sound is formed by the flooding of a river valley whereas a fjord is formed by glacial retreat.
- Beneath the water of Milford Sound the mountains continue to plunge down as sheer rock walls until they reach the floor at depths of 100-400m.
- A layer of fresh water sits on top of the salt water. This varies in depth but it means species that are usually found at very deep depths can be found a lot higher up. This is known as deep water emergence.
- On that note, there is an underwater observatory in Milford Sound. This is exactly how it sounds. You go down in to a big tank and look at the fish and plant life!
- It is named after a place in Wales. Milford Haven is a town in Wales which is where John Grono, the European explorer was from.
- The Maori name for the sound is Piopiotahi. They named it after the pippin bird which is endemic to New Zealand but unfortunately is now extinct.
- It rains a lot! And I mean A LOT!. It rains for over 50% of the year and is considered one of the wettest inhabited places on Earth. With almost 6.5m of rainfall in an average year. But with rain means there are more waterfalls! So really you are lucky if it rains for you.
- It is New Zealand's most visited tourist attraction with over 2700 every day on average visiting the site. That's over 1 million people a year! Only around 1% of those visitors however star overnight! I'm glad to count myself in that 1%.
- It's a wildlife haven. It's possible to spot seals, penguins, dolphins, whales and even sharks here. You can also see Kea, an alpine parrot, which will try and attack your car.
- In 1891 Rudyard Kipling, the famous author, named Milford Sound the Eight wonder of the World. And really, I can see why.
Thank you for reading my guide to Milford Sound
I hope you enjoyed my comprehensive guide to the amazing Milford Sound, a natural wonder. Let me know what you think in the comments below. And if you want me to create guides for anywhere else in New Zealand please let me know!
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I love copper Strats! I have a thing for copper in general, i.e. copper flashing, copper bar tops. Even the fact that pennies aren't actually copper disturbs me. More disturbing than that is the plastic counting pennies used by pre-schools which sell for $3.00 per 100 ct. packs -- made in China. That's right, you read right! A social studies lesson built right in.
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July 27, 2020
Friday, July 24, 2020
This week's report highlights COVID-19 trends in comparison to historic wars and disasters, the movement for reparations in Asheville, and new resources and training opportunities focused on PPE acquisition, acute care of COVID-19 patients, health equity, and reproductive and perinatal care.
Monitoring Trends
The COVID Vulnerability Map shows that a number of our WNC communities have populations that are at extremely high or very high risk for severe outcomes if infected with COVID-19.
Key Observations this Week
COVID-19 cases continue to surge across our North Carolina. As of Thursday, there are 106,893 confirmed cases, 9% of tests returning positive, and a record number of hospitalizations at 1,188.
Testing and tracing capacity is strained with cases rising, causing supply shortages and delays in test results. In Buncombe County, where cases are accelerating, community testing has been temporarily suspended while public health officials work on developing a more sustainable testing strategy.
The COVID-19 North Carolina Dashboard has been updated to provide more detailed hospitalization data to provide clearer insights on regional hospital capacity.
Measuring the Toll of COVID-19
With more than 143,000 confirmed deaths and counting, COVID-19-related deaths in the United States have now surpassed the total number of deaths from the flu or any other infectious disease outbreak in a single year or season since the 1918–19 influenza pandemic.
The COVID-19 death toll has also exceeded the total number of Americans killed in World War I (116,516) and the Korean and Vietnam wars combined (36,574 and 58,220), both in terms of total numbers and per capita.
Asheville Makes International News for Reparations
Asheville City Council recently made international news after unanimously voting to make reparations to Black residents. In its July 14 resolution, city leaders apologized for the city's past participation in oppressive, racist and discriminatory policies. The city pledged to form a Community Reparations Commission within the year to make actionable recommendations that may include "increasing minority homeownership and access to other affordable housing; increasing minority business ownership and career opportunities; strategies to grow equity and generational wealth; closing the gaps in healthcare, education, employment and pay, and neighborhood safety; and fairness within criminal justice."
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The University of Pennsylvania Department Of Medicine online magazine Medpage Today published a synopsis of an article that appeared in the October 9th issue of the Journal of Neurology. Written by Jouni Karppi, PhD, of the University of Eastern Finland, and colleagues, it discusses how tomatoes and tomato based products may lower the risk of strokes in men. The key ingredient seems to be lycopene. Lycopene is a carotenoid that acts as an antioxidant.
The study looked at 1,031 Finnish men between the ages of 42 and 61 who were followed for 12 plus years. The researchers used statistical techniques to eliminate the influence of variables such as hypertension, tobacco usage, lipid levels and other risk factors of strokes. The research showed that the individuals with the highest levels of lycopene in their serum had the lowest risk of stroke compared to individuals with lower levels. Tomatoes do contain several types of carotenoids such as alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, alpha–tocopherol and retinol, but it is the lycopene that is the difference maker.
Nancy Copperman, MS, RD from the North Shore- Long Island Jewish Health System was quoted as saying, "This study supports the recommendation of eating more servings of fruit and vegetables a day. Foods such as tomatoes, guava, watermelon and grapefruit are good sources of lycopene. When a tomato is cooked, the heat processing actually increases the levels of cis-lycopene – which is easily absorbed by the body."
This explains why tomato sauce is felt to be such an excellent source of anti-oxidants. Lycopene is believed to have numerous additional health benefits including "reducing inflammation, blocking cholesterol synthesis, boosting immune function, and inhibiting platelet aggregation and thrombosis."
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Arrests reported in wake of assassination of Haitian president
Overnight attack that killed Jovenel Moïse occurred amid rising wave of politically linked violence in country
A squad of gunmen assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse and wounded his wife in an overnight raid on their home Wednesday, with police killing four suspects and arresting two others hours later amid growing chaos in a country already enduring gang violence and protests of his increasingly authoritarian rule.
Three police officers held hostage by the suspected gunmen were freed late Wednesday, said Leon Charles, chief of Haiti's national police.
Interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph said the police and military were in control of security in Haiti, the poorest country in the Americas, where a history of dictatorship and political upheaval have long stymied the consolidation of democratic rule.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Joseph called for an international investigation into the assassination, said that elections scheduled for later this year should be held and pledged to work with Moïse's allies and opponents alike.
"We need every single one to move the country forward," Joseph said. He alluded to enemies of the president, describing him as "a man of courage" who had opposed "some oligarchs in the country, and we believe those things are not without consequences."
'State of siege'
Despite Joseph's assurances that order would prevail, there was confusion about who should take control and widespread anxiety among Haitians. Authorities declared a "state of siege" in the country and closed the international airport.
The normally bustling streets of the capital, Port-au-Prince, were empty Wednesday. Sporadic gunshots were heard in the distance, public transportation was scarce and some people searched for businesses that were open for food and water.
Bocchit Edmond, the Haitian ambassador to the United States, said the attack on the 53-year-old Moïse "was carried out by foreign mercenaries and professional killers — well-orchestrated," and that they were masquerading as agents of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The DEA has an office in the Haitian capital to assist the government in counternarcotics programs, according to the U.S. Embassy.
Joseph said the heavily armed gunmen spoke Spanish or English, but gave no further details.
Slain president's wife in critical condition
Moïse's wife, Martine, was in stable but critical condition and was being moved to Miami for treatment, Edmond said.
Haiti has asked the U.S. government for assistance with the investigation, he said.
The Dominican Republic said it was closing the border and reinforcing security in the area, describing the frontier as "completely calm."
Haiti appeared to be heading for fresh volatility ahead of general elections later this year. Moïse had been ruling by decree for more than a year after failing to hold elections, and the opposition demanded he step down in recent months, saying he was leading it toward yet another grim period of authoritarianism.
It was a testament to Haiti's fragile political situation that Joseph, a protégé of Moïse who was only supposed to be prime minister temporarily, found himself in charge.
But Haiti appears to have few other options. The Supreme Court's chief justice, who might be expected to help provide stability in a crisis, died recently of COVID-19.
The main opposition parties said they were greatly dismayed about the killing.
"In this painful circumstance, the political forces of the opposition condemn with utmost rigour this heinous crime that is at odds with democratic principles," their statement said.
The parties added that they hope the Haitian National Police will take all necessary measures to protect lives and property, and they called on Haitians to be "extremely vigilant."
'Nothing can be taken for granted'
Joseph is likely to lead Haiti for now, though that could change in a nation where constitutional provisions have been erratically observed, said Alex Dupuy, a Haiti-born sociologist at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn.
The best scenario would be for the acting prime minister and opposition parties to come together and hold elections, Dupuy said.
"But, in Haiti, nothing can be taken for granted. It depends how the current balance of forces in Haiti plays out," he said, describing the situation as dangerous and volatile. Haiti's police force is already grappling with a recent spike in violence in Port-au-Prince that has displaced more than 14,700 people, he said.
Former Haitian president Michel Martelly, whom Moïse succeeded, called the assassination "a hard blow for our country and for Haitian democracy, which is struggling to find its way."
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his condemnation of the "appalling assassination."
U.S. President Joe Biden said he was "shocked and saddened to hear of the horrific assassination," and condemned "this heinous act."
"The United States offers condolences to the people of Haiti, and we stand ready to assist as we continue to work for a safe and secure Haiti," Biden said in a statement.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also condemned the assassination and stressed that "the perpetrators of this crime must be brought to justice," UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said. The Security Council scheduled an emergency closed meeting on Haiti for Thursday.
Governments in Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and elsewhere also expressed their concern at Haiti's plight.


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Ok, this is an old one but I just discovered it today so if you're in the same case as me you'll enjoy this one. The cameraman is so funny in this video. But the guy who subtitled him is a little genius. The Jesus counter is such a good idea. JESUS, JESUS, LORD OHHH SHI 🙂 Enjoy guys !


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Toyota Recall model RAV 4
December 5, 2017
Toyota Ireland is carrying out a voluntary recall of the model of RAV 4 which were manufactured between October 2015 to April 2017.
Toyota have identified a safety issue whereby there is a possibility that an electrostatic charge will be created in the fuel filter element and be discharged on the fuel connector. If this were to occur, through continuous usage, fuel may leak through the fuel connector and odour may be detected from the engine area. There are 3357 Toyota vehicles affected currently on the Irish market.
What to do
Toyota Ireland will be contacting consumers affected by this recall, by letter. Should consumers need any further information, please contact Toyota Ireland on the following telephone number: 01 419 0222.Return to Product Recalls


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At-risk kids in our community need help of caring adults
Let's talk about kids.
Not your kids or mine, but kids who need a mom or dad or other caring and responsible adult to protect, guide and nurture them. Kids whose single parent may work two jobs to keep above water, or whose single parent cannot find good employment, because he or typically she did not have help growing up either and fell into one trap after another. Kids who have little to no direction, and no adult to hold up as a role model.
These are the kids that we pretend are invisible. The ones who sometimes do not get a bath when they need it most. The ones who do not get their homework finished, and thus earn poor grades and are hustled by the schools into groups with other low achievers.
These are the kids from the families that we complain about incessantly at parties, because we taxpayers have to pay for their welfare, food stamps and other safety net programs necessary to support these people. How often I have heard how this riffraff spends all of its taxpayer largesse on cigarettes, booze and drugs.
And even if this were true, what about the kids?
Sometimes these are the kids who get caught up in the court system. They become foster kids, wards of the court, runaways, objects of battery and sexual molestation or juvenile delinquents, because they stole a couple of bucks worth of something from Wal-Mart. Where is their sense of right and wrong?
There are organizations that do as much as they can for some of these kids. BOPIC (Building our Pride in Chambersburg), the Boys and Girls Club, Sam's Club at the YMCA are three that do their part. There are others.
Yet, many of these kids still do not get the care and nurturing that they desperately need and absolutely deserve.
In my lifetime I have been fortunate in being able to help directly a handful of these boys and girls. It has been the greatest joy of my life - not for what I invested in terms of time and money, but what I received in terms of love, respect and gratitude.
Sometimes I feel like a zealot in trying to get more people to care enough to do something meaningful to help.
I was in New York City at a high powered lunch on behalf of one of my businesses. I sat next to a Chief Executive Officer of one large international company and the Chief Financial Officer of another. I have learned that it is better to wait until after everyone has eaten to discuss business. So in the meantime I made small talk and brought up my experiences with some of these kids.
The CEO listened politely. He did not seem to care very much. It was just chit chat to him. The CFO on the other hand waited patiently for me to finish. Then he spoke up. He told me how he and his Mrs. had been fortunate in their lives, and how their greatest joy was in helping foster children. Actually he explained how during their married lifetime they had housed, clothed and helped over 150 of these at risk children, and how many of them have been able to get a college education, turning out well themselves, and are now helping others.
I was embarrassed. I realized how little I had done in my lifetime, when there was so much I could have achieved.
Central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland are heavily populated with religious people. There are a ton of believers, people who are pro-life, people who are quick to espouse their beliefs, people who hold family values in esteem and witness their faith to the world.
Christians, Jews, Muslims and other people of goodwill choose to center their lives on the well-being of their fellow man. So, why then do we have so many kids at risk, so many kids who need our help, love and attention?
How can any of us snuggle ourselves to sleep tonight knowing that there are children in our community who desperately need us? Children who pray with all their might for someone to just love them and to show them the way.
In "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens there is a passage that reflects on our society and community as well today as it did the day it was written in the late 1840s. "They are Man's and they cling to me, appealing from their fathers. This boy is Ignorance and this girl is Want. Beware them both, and all of their degree, but most of all beware this boy for on his brow I see that written which is Doom, unless the writing be erased."
If you or your organization want to help kids, there are ways. If you cannot find any kids who need your love, contact me at my email address.
Yes, it is time consuming, frustrating and can cost money. Is there a higher calling?
Bill Gindlesperger is a lifelong central Pennsylvanian, a Trustee at Shippensburg University and the founder and Chairman of eLynxx Solutions, a provider of software for managing direct mail, marketing and print. He can be reached at email@example.com


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Castle Connolly Private Health Partners, LLC ("CCPHP"), a leading membership-based (or "concierge") practice conversion and support company, is pleased to announce a collaboration with Dr. Leon Hodes to establish a concierge practice.
Dr. Hodes is a board-certified Internist and specializes in Preventive Medicine. He received his medical degree from New York Medical College, completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, and then joined his father's medical practice on Long Island. Dr. Hodes eventually took over the practice and has been caring for patients for over two decades. He is passionate about exercise and nutrition and believes that a healthy lifestyle is vital to leading a more productive life. Dr. Hodes integrates this belief into his practice philosophy, resulting in a more holistic care experience for his patients.
In addition to seeing patients and running his primary care practice, Dr. Hodes is the founder of WellMDTM, Spartabells®, QuitologyTM, and HousecallNowTM. He also holds multiple U.S. and international patents in fitness and exercise equipment. Dr. Hodes provides a broad spectrum of care: total body and mental wellness, disease prevention, treatment of chronic conditions and illnesses—many of which affect us as we age. Dr. Hodes is affiliated with South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside, NY.
By collaborating with CCPHP, Dr. Hodes will be able to continue to provide his patients with outstanding, personalized care through a flexible membership model that will allow: same-day and next-day appointments, extended office visits, enhanced connectivity to over 50,000 Castle Connolly Top Doctors®, the innovative and personalized SENS Solution® Health Coaching program, and more.
"Providing my patients with a prevention-focused care experience is my priority," said Dr. Hodes. "I value the time I have with my patients, and to ensure this time I have collaborated with CCPHP."
"CCPHP is pleased to announce the addition of another leading physician to our roster of top concierge physicians," said Dean McElwain, President of CCPHP. "CCPHP is excited to collaborate with Dr. Hodes, who enthusiastically shares our values when it comes to providing an exceptional and personalized care experience for our Members."
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Next week will see the sixth and final week of programming of New York City Ballet's six-week digital spring season.
On Tuesday 26 May at 8pm EDT, NYCB will release George Balanchine's Donizetti Variations with Ashley Bouder and Andrew Veyette.
On Friday 29 May, there will be a mixed programme of Justin Peck's Easy, set to music by Leonard Bernstein, along with excerpts from six other ballets:
- Pam Tanowitz' Bartók Ballet, her first work for NYCB, featuring Indiana Woodward in the 2019 world premiere performance
- Alexei Ratmansky's Voices, his latest work for NYCB, featuring Lauren Lovette in the 2020 world premiere performance
- Gianna Reisen's Composer's Holiday, her first work for NYCB as the youngest choreographer commissioned in the company's history, in the 2017 world premiere performance
- Kyle Abraham's The Runaway, his first work for NYCB, featuring Taylor Stanley, who received a 2019 Bessie Award for this role
- Justin Peck's The Times Are Racing, featuring Peck and Robert Fairchild in the 2017 world premiere performance
- Mauro Bigonzetti's Oltremare, set to a commissioned score by Bruno Moretti
Each program will be available for 72 hours after it premieres on NYCB's website, Facebook, and YouTube pages.
Details of other events can be found on the company's website: www.nycballet.com/digitalspring.
Graham Spicer is a writer, director and photographer in Milan, blogging (under the name 'Gramilano') about dance, opera, music and photography for people "who are a bit like me and like some of the things I like". He was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy.
His scribblings have appeared in various publications from Woman's Weekly to Gay Times, and he wrote the 'Danza in Italia' column for Dancing Times magazine.