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safex fire services ltd., is an iso 9001 2000 certified company with over 40 years of experience in the field of fire protection. the company started with the manufacturing of fire extinguishers and today stands among the top three companies in india for manufacturing and marketing these products. all our products bear the stamp of isi mark, mmd approval and en3 approved, ul approved fire extinguishers, lpcb approved conventional detectors, ul approved alarm valves, deluge valves, sprinklers and flexible droppers, fm approved flexible droppers. company is also known for its adherence and commitment to quality and service. company has set up a new sophisticated and one of the largest manufacturing plant in april, 2001 at palghar, (maharashtra).
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CORVALLIS, Ore. - A survey on the loss in the Northern Hemisphere of large predators, particularly wolves, concludes that current populations of moose, deer, and other large herbivores far exceed their historic levels and are contributing to disrupted ecosystems.
The research, published today by scientists from Oregon State University, examined 42 studies done over the past 50 years.
It found that the loss of major predators in forest ecosystems has allowed game animal populations to greatly increase, crippling the growth of young trees and reducing biodiversity. This also contributes to deforestation and results in less carbon sequestration, a potential concern with climate change.
"These issues do not just affect the United States and a few national parks," said William Ripple, an OSU professor of forestry and lead author of the study. "The data from Canada, Alaska, the Yukon, Northern Europe and Asia are all showing similar results. There's consistent evidence that large predators help keep populations of large herbivores in check, with positive effects on ecosystem health."
Densities of large mammalian herbivores were six times greater in areas without wolves, compared to those in which wolves were present, the researchers concluded. They also found that combinations of predators, such as wolves and bears, can create an important synergy for moderating the size of large herbivore populations.
"Wolves can provide food that bears scavenge, helping to maintain a healthy bear population," said Robert Beschta, a professor emeritus at OSU and co-author of the study. "The bears then often prey on young moose, deer or elk - in Yellowstone more young elk calves are killed by bears than by wolves, coyotes and cougars combined."
In Europe, the coexistence of wolves with lynx also resulted in lower deer densities than when wolves existed alone.
In recent years, OSU researchers have helped lead efforts to understand how major predators help to reduce herbivore population levels, improve ecosystem function and even change how herbivores behave when they feel threatened by predation - an important aspect they call the "ecology of fear."
"In systems where large predators remain, they appear to have a major role in sustaining the diversity and productivity of native plant communities, thus maintaining healthy ecosystems," said Beschta. "When the role of major predators is more fully appreciated, it may allow managers to reconsider some of their assumptions about the management of wildlife."
In Idaho and Montana, hundreds of wolves are now being killed in an attempt to reduce ranching conflicts and increase game herd levels.
The new analysis makes clear that the potential beneficial ecosystem effects of large predators is far more pervasive, over much larger areas, than has often been appreciated.
It points out how large predators can help maintain native plant communities by keeping large herbivore densities in check, allow small trees to survive and grow, reduce stream bank erosion, and contribute to the health of forests, streams, fisheries and other wildlife.
It also concludes that human hunting, due to its limited duration and impact, is not effective in preventing hyper-abundant densities of large herbivores. This is partly "because hunting by humans is often not functionally equivalent to predation by large, wide-ranging carnivores such as wolves," the researchers wrote in their report.
"More studies are necessary to understand how many wolves are needed in managed ecosystems," Ripple said. "It is likely that wolves need to be maintained at sufficient densities before we see their resulting effects on ecosystems."
The research was published online today in the European Journal of Wildlife Research, a professional journal.
"The preservation or recovery of large predators may represent an important conservation need for helping to maintain the resiliency of northern forest ecosystems," the researchers concluded, "especially in the face of a rapidly changing climate."

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corvallis, ore. - a survey on the loss in the northern hemisphere of large predators, particularly wolves, concludes that current populations of moose, deer, and other large herbivores far exceed their historic levels and are contributing to disrupted ecosystems.
the research, published today by scientists from oregon state university, examined 42 studies done over the past 50 years.
it found that the loss of major predators in forest ecosystems has allowed game animal populations to greatly increase, crippling the growth of young trees and reducing biodiversity. this also contributes to deforestation and results in less carbon sequestration, a potential concern with climate change.
"these issues do not just affect the united states and a few national parks," said william ripple, an osu professor of forestry and lead author of the study. "the data from canada, alaska, the yukon, northern europe and asia are all showing similar results. there's consistent evidence that large predators help keep populations of large herbivores in check, with positive effects on ecosystem health."
densities of large mammalian herbivores were six times greater in areas without wolves, compared to those in which wolves were present, the researchers concluded. they also found that combinations of predators, such as wolves and bears, can create an important synergy for moderating the size of large herbivore populations.
"wolves can provide food that bears scavenge, helping to maintain a healthy bear population," said robert beschta, a professor emeritus at osu and co-author of the study. "the bears then often prey on young moose, deer or elk - in yellowstone more young elk calves are killed by bears than by wolves, coyotes and cougars combined."
in europe, the coexistence of wolves with lynx also resulted in lower deer densities than when wolves existed alone.
in recent years, osu researchers have helped lead efforts to understand how major predators help to reduce herbivore population levels, improve ecosystem function and even change how herbivores behave when they feel threatened by predation - an important aspect they call the "ecology of fear."
"in systems where large predators remain, they appear to have a major role in sustaining the diversity and productivity of native plant communities, thus maintaining healthy ecosystems," said beschta. "when the role of major predators is more fully appreciated, it may allow managers to reconsider some of their assumptions about the management of wildlife."
in idaho and montana, hundreds of wolves are now being killed in an attempt to reduce ranching conflicts and increase game herd levels.
the new analysis makes clear that the potential beneficial ecosystem effects of large predators is far more pervasive, over much larger areas, than has often been appreciated.
it points out how large predators can help maintain native plant communities by keeping large herbivore densities in check, allow small trees to survive and grow, reduce stream bank erosion, and contribute to the health of forests, streams, fisheries and other wildlife.
it also concludes that human hunting, due to its limited duration and impact, is not effective in preventing hyper-abundant densities of large herbivores. this is partly "because hunting by humans is often not functionally equivalent to predation by large, wide-ranging carnivores such as wolves," the researchers wrote in their report.
"more studies are necessary to understand how many wolves are needed in managed ecosystems," ripple said. "it is likely that wolves need to be maintained at sufficient densities before we see their resulting effects on ecosystems."
the research was published online today in the european journal of wildlife research, a professional journal.
"the preservation or recovery of large predators may represent an important conservation need for helping to maintain the resiliency of northern forest ecosystems," the researchers concluded, "especially in the face of a rapidly changing climate."


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Your reservation is guaranteed by your credit card at the time of booking your reservation. Your card will be charged fully upon arrival.
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rates quoted are for one night stay and are based on double occupancy.
check in is 3:00pm and check out is 12:00pm.
your reservation is guaranteed by your credit card at the time of booking your reservation. your card will be charged fully upon arrival.
american express, discover, master card, and visa are gladly accepted.
for current availability and reservations please call (518) 589-6740, email info(at)hotelmountainbrook.com or book online.
full breakfast is included and served in the main lodge between 8:30 – 10:00am.
luxuriously appointed spacious standard, deluxe and superior rooms are individually decorated to reflect the essence of the surrounding area.
separate building with deluxe and superior rooms. rooms feature a handcrafted fireplace, a private entrance way, and shared porches for outdoor relaxation with fabulous mountain views.
roomy king size cabins feature a handcrafted fireplace, sitting areas, and spacious private porch for outdoor relaxation with fabulous mountain views.


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Are there any Android e-ink readers that are waterproof?
I read papers in the bathtub, and would like to instead read on a e-ink device. But are there any Android e-ink readers that are waterproof?
Obviously the reader wouldn't go under water, but it should be resistant to steam/splashes.
Depending on your location, you could check Tolino's Epos or Vison 4 HD which have the HZO nanocoating waterproofing.
BTW, that's why having your location set is a good idea since it makes answering this type of question much easier.
The other option is to put your ereader into two sealed plastic bags. Lots of people do that with their readers while soaking in the tub or by the pool.
I've updated my location now.
This nanocoating seems just like what I am looking for. Though are there anywhere you could just send your tablet and have it coated?
Although not optimal, this could be an option, but would the stylus work then? I will read and write.
Not that I know of. There is an American company that sells waterproofed Kindle Paperwhites but from their web page, it's not a nanocoating since they mention removing voids from within the device and state it's IPX-8 to 64 meters. It reminded me of one company that used to waterproof by filling the device with epoxy making servicing impossible.

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are there any android e-ink readers that are waterproof?
i read papers in the bathtub, and would like to instead read on a e-ink device. but are there any android e-ink readers that are waterproof?
obviously the reader wouldn't go under water, but it should be resistant to steam/splashes.
depending on your location, you could check tolino's epos or vison 4 hd which have the hzo nanocoating waterproofing.
btw, that's why having your location set is a good idea since it makes answering this type of question much easier.
the other option is to put your ereader into two sealed plastic bags. lots of people do that with their readers while soaking in the tub or by the pool.
i've updated my location now.
this nanocoating seems just like what i am looking for. though are there anywhere you could just send your tablet and have it coated?
although not optimal, this could be an option, but would the stylus work then? i will read and write.
not that i know of. there is an american company that sells waterproofed kindle paperwhites but from their web page, it's not a nanocoating since they mention removing voids from within the device and state it's ipx-8 to 64 meters. it reminded me of one company that used to waterproof by filling the device with epoxy making servicing impossible.


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Gracious hospitality awaits at York Hotel Singapore, a deluxe city hotel renowned for superb comfort, convenience and care. The hotel sits in a tranquil location on Mount Elizabeth, a five-minute walk from the lively Orchard Road shopping, dining and entertainment district and moments from Mount Elizabeth Hospital and Paragon Medical Centre.
York Hotel Singapore features 407 rooms, including tastefully appointed guest rooms, suites and Balinese styled cabanas along with a Tower Block that offers non-smoking rooms exclusively. Leisure pleasures include a guests-only outdoor swimming pool and sundeck and a fitness centre outfitted with the latest weight and cardio training equipment. Our signature restaurant, White Rose Café, serves an eclectic selection of Western and Asian cuisine and hosts the thrice-yearly Penang Hawkers' Fare, where authentic Penang hawkers dish out their tasty specialties. Our eight versatile conference and event facilities are suitably equipped to cater to diverse range of functions with personalised catering and meeting planning services.
Discover a quiet urban oasis that feels worlds apart from the bustle of Singapore, yet just minutes from everything. Your experience at our 4-star hotel in Singapore will be beyond compare.
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York Hotel Singapore is situated right at the doorstep of Singapore’s lively Orchard Road retail and entertainment belt and in close proximity to the central and financial and business districts. We are a mere 25-minute drive from Changi International Airport and a 9-minute walk from the nearest subway station (MRT).

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gracious hospitality awaits at york hotel singapore, a deluxe city hotel renowned for superb comfort, convenience and care. the hotel sits in a tranquil location on mount elizabeth, a five-minute walk from the lively orchard road shopping, dining and entertainment district and moments from mount elizabeth hospital and paragon medical centre.
york hotel singapore features 407 rooms, including tastefully appointed guest rooms, suites and balinese styled cabanas along with a tower block that offers non-smoking rooms exclusively. leisure pleasures include a guests-only outdoor swimming pool and sundeck and a fitness centre outfitted with the latest weight and cardio training equipment. our signature restaurant, white rose café, serves an eclectic selection of western and asian cuisine and hosts the thrice-yearly penang hawkers' fare, where authentic penang hawkers dish out their tasty specialties. our eight versatile conference and event facilities are suitably equipped to cater to diverse range of functions with personalised catering and meeting planning services.
discover a quiet urban oasis that feels worlds apart from the bustle of singapore, yet just minutes from everything. your experience at our 4-star hotel in singapore will be beyond compare.
with a king-sized bed and hollywood twin beds to accommodate a family of four, and only four rooms to a level for maximum privacy, our premier rooms are the perfect home away from home for you and your family.
with class-leading space and a choice between a queen-sized bed or twin beds, you can enjoy the simple comforts of space with all the modern conveniences at hand in our superior rooms.
white rose café, home to the famous thrice-yearly penang hawkers' fare, also features the treasured flavours of singapore à la carte buffet lunch with a delectable spread of 25 all-time local iconic dishes.
york hotel singapore seamlessly blends elegant venues and expert event planning. contact us for a bespoke wedding experience.
enjoy the best promotions in town with exclusive rates and packages. only available here on the hotel brand website.
york hotel singapore is situated right at the doorstep of singapore’s lively orchard road retail and entertainment belt and in close proximity to the central and financial and business districts. we are a mere 25-minute drive from changi international airport and a 9-minute walk from the nearest subway station (mrt).


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Yet another MMO released with a subscription model has gone free-to-play. Today, Funcom announced that The Secret World has broken Star Wars: The Old Republic‘s record for fastest subscription to free-to-play switch.
Subscriptions for the modern day, Lovecraftian, conspiracy theory-laden MMO are now optional. Players can buy the game for $30 (or €30 or £25) and play all of the story content currently available. Four major updates for the title, which was released back in July, have already been released. Funcom is offering all of the upcoming content in the fifth update and an “Initiate Pack” (which includes weapons, a pet, and social clothing) for players who buy the game before December 31. Starting in January, updates (called “Issues” in Secret World parlance) will be sold for $5 each.
Like nearly all MMOs that have switched to free-to-play, The Secret World still has perks for players who continue to subscribe. Subscribers gain access to a monthly allotment of $10 worth of in-game cash, a monthly item-of-the-month, a 10% discount on all in-game store items, and a Time Accelerator – an item that doubles experience gain for 1 hour, with a 16 hour cool-down. In addition, those who have purchased the Grandmaster Pack get an extra 10% off in-game store items on top of the subscription discount.

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yet another mmo released with a subscription model has gone free-to-play. today, funcom announced that the secret world has broken star wars: the old republic‘s record for fastest subscription to free-to-play switch.
subscriptions for the modern day, lovecraftian, conspiracy theory-laden mmo are now optional. players can buy the game for $30 (or €30 or £25) and play all of the story content currently available. four major updates for the title, which was released back in july, have already been released. funcom is offering all of the upcoming content in the fifth update and an “initiate pack” (which includes weapons, a pet, and social clothing) for players who buy the game before december 31. starting in january, updates (called “issues” in secret world parlance) will be sold for $5 each.
like nearly all mmos that have switched to free-to-play, the secret world still has perks for players who continue to subscribe. subscribers gain access to a monthly allotment of $10 worth of in-game cash, a monthly item-of-the-month, a 10% discount on all in-game store items, and a time accelerator – an item that doubles experience gain for 1 hour, with a 16 hour cool-down. in addition, those who have purchased the grandmaster pack get an extra 10% off in-game store items on top of the subscription discount.


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Tax season is upon us, so join us as we use the dollar as a canvas in our latest drawing challenge. Get ready to pimp out your dollar bill (or international currency) with doodles, paints, markers, letters, colors, and let your imagination (and inhibitions) run free while you're doing it! Scan or snap a photo once your finished for a chance to win. We will accept digital drawings over your photographed currency, you do NOT need to use real currency. Now open your wallet, flash that cash, and doodle that dollar up like there's no tomorrow!
My cynical and kind of silly view of the almighty dollar. Money of itself is not bad. Only the power many people give it. Your value is defined by who you are, not by what you possess.
I like how the colored pencils highlight the texture of the paper. I wanted a bright scene with lights, then it looked so bright I had to give George some sunglasses.
"God Help Us" Basicallly what I said the night he was elected. I hope the American people learn a poignant lesson on HOW they vote and WHO they vote for. . .
Didn’t make any plans for this dollar, just dove right in with my Posca markers. In the end, it matched my favorite pair of shades so I had to take a pic of them together!

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tax season is upon us, so join us as we use the dollar as a canvas in our latest drawing challenge. get ready to pimp out your dollar bill (or international currency) with doodles, paints, markers, letters, colors, and let your imagination (and inhibitions) run free while you're doing it! scan or snap a photo once your finished for a chance to win. we will accept digital drawings over your photographed currency, you do not need to use real currency. now open your wallet, flash that cash, and doodle that dollar up like there's no tomorrow!
my cynical and kind of silly view of the almighty dollar. money of itself is not bad. only the power many people give it. your value is defined by who you are, not by what you possess.
i like how the colored pencils highlight the texture of the paper. i wanted a bright scene with lights, then it looked so bright i had to give george some sunglasses.
"god help us" basicallly what i said the night he was elected. i hope the american people learn a poignant lesson on how they vote and who they vote for. . .
didn’t make any plans for this dollar, just dove right in with my posca markers. in the end, it matched my favorite pair of shades so i had to take a pic of them together!


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vees home inspections is the trusted source for your water testing services and quality team home inspection service and is a top residential home inspection service company located in hugo, mn. we are family owned and operated, we have been helping our customers get their well water testing services, home inspection , radon testing service jobs done right. all water testing samples are taken under epa standards and are tested by a state certified laboratory. we are a company that operates with our valued customers as our number one priority; we pride ourselves on team work, we are not just a home inspector, we are home inspectors!
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Qutub Minar–and the only photo I snagged of the mysteriously rust-less iron pillar.
In that same way you can feel a prickly scratchiness at the back of your throat before a raging fever sets in, I can feel the prickly ugliness of a little bit of culture shock beginning to cast a shadow on this stage of our time here.
I’m feeling two different kinds of culture shock really, towards both India and, as a friend here calls it, the “cruise ship” lifestyle of living on an embassy compound.
I hate to really complain about these things because–for every leering, innuendo-spewing pervert in Delhi, I know at least four or five wonderful men who’ve helped me with my stroller, held open a door, or simply said “Hello” in the most respectful and kindly way. For that one horrific incident we had in Lodhi Garden a few weeks ago where a woman, shouting and snarling, tried to grab Will out of my arms over and over until her husband intervened and Will was shaking in terror, we’ve had dozens and dozens of kind people since then nod understandingly as Will bursts into tears whenever anyone so much as tries to stroke his cheek.
And for as much as it sometimes feels like a social gauntlet to exchange greetings with at least 25 gardeners, sweepers, guard, nannies and neighbors every time we step out our front door, it’s also an incredibly nurturing environment for Will to toddle around in, knowing that everyone he meets will smile and wave every single time they see him–even if it’s the 16th time that day. I miss “real India” living here with so few markets, stores and restaurants within walking distance, but it is so very nice to come home to great neighbors, quiet green lawns and a home where the generator faithfully kicks in 5 seconds after every power failure.
I can’t deny though that this week I’ve begun to think about where we might go next instead of simply relishing our short two years here.
My instinct, when the culture shock is just starting to kick in is to retreat, to hibernate, to stay at home where its comfortable and easy and where I can very nearly pretend I’m not in India at all.
I’m learning though that this is often, paradoxically, the absolute worst thing I can do to cope. As isolated and “Americanized” as our lives are here, the more that I cling to all things familiar, the more jarring the foreignness becomes.
And after awhile a certain amount of inertia can take hold. The longer a person stays at home and avoids going out into the city, the more insurmountable the challenges seem and the harder it gets to simply pack a bag, hail a taxi and just go somewhere.
So, with these things in mind, I asked our driver if he’d mind a few hours of early morning overtime pay, woke Will up before the crack of dawn, hustled him into his car seat, blew off warnings of unseasonal morning showers and away we went to Qutub Minar. I’d been wanting to visit for months and today seemed as good a day as any to do it.
The things that can be annoying about our India experience were still present–the touts, the baby-cheek-pinchers, the men talking about me as they huddled just over my shoulder and refused to budge. But these things that can be so maddening when they take place on a quick shopping trip, or during what should be a routine trip to the park, are always overshadowed by the magnitude of the experience when we’re out visiting someplace new.
I had hoped to catch Delhi’s beautiful sunrise over the ruins and get home before rush hour traffic took over the city. With lingering rain clouds hovering over the site, we at least did well on our second goal. By 9am we were back in New Delhi and I realized we had time for another culture-shock-busting secret: when in doubt, indulge in what you love about where you live.
If it’s the sites, go sight-seeing. If its the shopping, go shop. If it’s the food, go eat. If its that one place on the edge of town that is half-way pretty if you squint your eyes and pretend not to notice the sewer smell, go there.
As for me, I like food. I particularly like South-Indian dosas–a treat that’s hard to find here in Delhi, especially if you want it done right.
I can’t say that I know where to find the absolute best dosa in Delhi yet but I’ll tell you this, the coffee shop at the Taj Ambassador by Khan Market is an excellent cure for culture shock. I could buy 20 dosas in Chennai for the $10 I pay for a cup of chai and a dosa and 30% in taxes at the Taj, but the wafer-thin dosa and the spicy sambar and the kitschy old-world atmosphere of that sunny little cafe make the indulgence worth it And it’s a heck of a lot cheaper than a plane ticket home.
We’re back home on the “cruise ship” now, but I don’t feel quite so prickly as I did before we got out this morning. I’m sure I’ll have my moments again very soon, but for now, owing mostly to an especially good dosa, the worst of the culture shock has been momentarily averted.
How do you deal with creeping culture shock?
Pssst. I did a guest-post for one of my favorite expat bloggers, Wanderlustress, over at World Moms Blog this week. Click over to check it out. Also, want to read a really, really long post on making sourdough bread at home? I’ll post my recipe and tips later this weekend.
my cure today for life on the compound is to leave and go visit with the Canadians!
I wish the Canadians had worked out! Hopefully next time!
I’m not dealing with my culture shock here very well at the moment and need to find some alone time without other obligations on my mind to at least write about it. I need the stillness you referred to in your last post, but when?
Thanks Dee, I think we’re not quite to the worst of the culture shock which makes getting over these little bumps a bit easier. But I think living in a huge place like Delhi where there is always something new to do and see makes a huge difference. I think smaller places are harder for that reason.
I am glad you found a way out. Part of it is understanding bit about how the lives in india are entwined, the culture, circumstances and that will calm you down and feel safe around people. But beware, sometimes few bad people can take away good impressions altogether..as you say! Take care and Merry Christmas!
Thank you for your thoughts and I agree, its through understanding why things happen the way they do in the place ou live that makes living there both interesting and easier. Merry Christmas to you soo!
Your photos of the historic sites are wonderful. The birds flying! The towering brown/red pillar! Amazing. But I have to say my favorite is the shot in the cafe! Food gets me through it all too! Right at this moment I would do about anything for a perfect cheeseburger, shoe string french fries and a holiday ale! When I start to feel prickly I usually end up blaming it all on my household staff (in my head at least). Then I bust out my cookbooks, needle and thread or my camera! Going out to find something new to photograph always makes me feel better. Can’t wait for the new one to arrive. In the mean time I can ogle over your photos.
I feel like I need to pick your brain about photography. My new camera is eons more advanced than my old Nikon. Do you shoot in JPEGs or RAW? What mode do you shoot in mostly. I like aperture priority. Do you mess with white balance, D-lighting, settings and such? Let’s chat!
I wish there was something I could say or had some wisdom for you, but since this is my 1st post, I am learning as I go. Just know that I appreciated your kind words when I was going through my shock and that I will be thinking about you and wishing you and your family all the best, especially over the holidays.
Thanks so much Tiffany! I really appreciate your kind words and warm thoughts! Hope you guys are doing well in Bosnia!
I mean, how can you not want to pinch those little cheeks! But I agree, it is rude. I think you are very brave — not just for venturing out to parts of the city that (I’m guessing) a lot of other expats/Americans wouldn’t go, especially with a toddler in tow, but for doing the exact opposite of what your natural inclination is. It’s hard to venture outside of our comfort zones and so much easier to stay in, to do what’s familiar. I’m sending you and your family happy thoughts. I know you will get over this little hump of culture shock as you always do!
Pshh not brave at all. Every time I think I’m doing something “cool” I always find out that someone is doing something even more fun and adventurous and interesting than me. It is helpful though that is is a huge city with so much to do!
Lovely photos, as usual! Your wee man is so cute.
THank you so much, what a great piece I really learned a lot from it!
First, his cheeks are yummy. If or when I get to meet him live I will have to indulge in pinching him just once… 😉 For me it’s the markets… I try to visit them often but it’s not always easy… As for the post at WMB, I loved it! I have yet to comment there! It’s been a whirlwind of a week!
Thanks Ana! Oooh the markets yes! They are always wonderfully rejuvenating! By the way I met someone here who knows you! What a small world!
Yes, he’s got amazing cheeks!
My personal pick me ups are shopping (a good deal/interesting find), going someplace new (preferably out of town but if that’s not an option, fortunately, Delhi has a lot to offer), some quality me time (very hard to carve these days), a good movie (I have been indulging in some good Indian movies) and doing something creative (doing something with my hands is best but difficult with a toddler around).
Thanks Daniela! I agree Delhi has so much to offer, I think its kind of the saving grace. What good Indian movies have you been watching lately? That’s a unique coping strategy that I hadn’t thought to try!
I’ve been stumped about my doldrums and wasn’t quite willing to tag it as culture shock. Your last couple of posts have convinced me that culture shock it is and that I should just own it and get on with cross-cultural living. Getting out is a good idea and I think I’ll learn how to say something new in Nepali for the occasion.
It’s sooo tempting to deny culture shock because it seems like something that “good travelers” don’t get. But that’s so not true. We all experience it, often in many different ways. Being conscious of the fact that moods are part of a normal, healthy adjustment period and not necessarily the fault of the place our living always helps me avoid feeling ugly and instead simply mildly frustrated. Thanks for reading and best wishes!
Your photos are gorgeous!!! Yes, the cheeks. Yummy. Boys are so cute. Now I have a boy, I see the world of boys differently!
Thanks Kaho! Great to hear from you! Boys are a whole different experience from little girls its so true!
Great blog Dani! I found you through Joanna on A Cup of Jo. And I absolutely love it! It makes me miss Delhi more and go back home right away. I am in DC and miss Delhi a lot. Esp so coz my parents live right next to Khan Market making Delhi extra special to me!
Now, about the Dosas – I’m going to ask the obvious – have you tried Andhra Bhavan and/or Sarvana Bhavan. There’s so many places! Also, if you can (since I read you love food) try out the Delhi Food Tours – it was started by a friend and he has great taste, literally!
Thank you for reading Gayatri! I have to say, I’ve since found my dosa nirvana here in Delhi since writing this post at a little place over in Defense Colony (well not little, it’s arguably the most popular dosa place in the city I think) You are right, there are so many places, it just takes being here awhile to start to figure it all out. I’ve heard so many great things about the Delhi Food Tours, we have many friends who’ve done them. Up to this point, our son hasn’t been comfortable enough with us leaving him for more than a few hours to go do one but maybe soon!

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qutub minar–and the only photo i snagged of the mysteriously rust-less iron pillar.
in that same way you can feel a prickly scratchiness at the back of your throat before a raging fever sets in, i can feel the prickly ugliness of a little bit of culture shock beginning to cast a shadow on this stage of our time here.
i’m feeling two different kinds of culture shock really, towards both india and, as a friend here calls it, the “cruise ship” lifestyle of living on an embassy compound.
i hate to really complain about these things because–for every leering, innuendo-spewing pervert in delhi, i know at least four or five wonderful men who’ve helped me with my stroller, held open a door, or simply said “hello” in the most respectful and kindly way. for that one horrific incident we had in lodhi garden a few weeks ago where a woman, shouting and snarling, tried to grab will out of my arms over and over until her husband intervened and will was shaking in terror, we’ve had dozens and dozens of kind people since then nod understandingly as will bursts into tears whenever anyone so much as tries to stroke his cheek.
and for as much as it sometimes feels like a social gauntlet to exchange greetings with at least 25 gardeners, sweepers, guard, nannies and neighbors every time we step out our front door, it’s also an incredibly nurturing environment for will to toddle around in, knowing that everyone he meets will smile and wave every single time they see him–even if it’s the 16th time that day. i miss “real india” living here with so few markets, stores and restaurants within walking distance, but it is so very nice to come home to great neighbors, quiet green lawns and a home where the generator faithfully kicks in 5 seconds after every power failure.
i can’t deny though that this week i’ve begun to think about where we might go next instead of simply relishing our short two years here.
my instinct, when the culture shock is just starting to kick in is to retreat, to hibernate, to stay at home where its comfortable and easy and where i can very nearly pretend i’m not in india at all.
i’m learning though that this is often, paradoxically, the absolute worst thing i can do to cope. as isolated and “americanized” as our lives are here, the more that i cling to all things familiar, the more jarring the foreignness becomes.
and after awhile a certain amount of inertia can take hold. the longer a person stays at home and avoids going out into the city, the more insurmountable the challenges seem and the harder it gets to simply pack a bag, hail a taxi and just go somewhere.
so, with these things in mind, i asked our driver if he’d mind a few hours of early morning overtime pay, woke will up before the crack of dawn, hustled him into his car seat, blew off warnings of unseasonal morning showers and away we went to qutub minar. i’d been wanting to visit for months and today seemed as good a day as any to do it.
the things that can be annoying about our india experience were still present–the touts, the baby-cheek-pinchers, the men talking about me as they huddled just over my shoulder and refused to budge. but these things that can be so maddening when they take place on a quick shopping trip, or during what should be a routine trip to the park, are always overshadowed by the magnitude of the experience when we’re out visiting someplace new.
i had hoped to catch delhi’s beautiful sunrise over the ruins and get home before rush hour traffic took over the city. with lingering rain clouds hovering over the site, we at least did well on our second goal. by 9am we were back in new delhi and i realized we had time for another culture-shock-busting secret: when in doubt, indulge in what you love about where you live.
if it’s the sites, go sight-seeing. if its the shopping, go shop. if it’s the food, go eat. if its that one place on the edge of town that is half-way pretty if you squint your eyes and pretend not to notice the sewer smell, go there.
as for me, i like food. i particularly like south-indian dosas–a treat that’s hard to find here in delhi, especially if you want it done right.
i can’t say that i know where to find the absolute best dosa in delhi yet but i’ll tell you this, the coffee shop at the taj ambassador by khan market is an excellent cure for culture shock. i could buy 20 dosas in chennai for the $10 i pay for a cup of chai and a dosa and 30% in taxes at the taj, but the wafer-thin dosa and the spicy sambar and the kitschy old-world atmosphere of that sunny little cafe make the indulgence worth it and it’s a heck of a lot cheaper than a plane ticket home.
we’re back home on the “cruise ship” now, but i don’t feel quite so prickly as i did before we got out this morning. i’m sure i’ll have my moments again very soon, but for now, owing mostly to an especially good dosa, the worst of the culture shock has been momentarily averted.
how do you deal with creeping culture shock?
pssst. i did a guest-post for one of my favorite expat bloggers, wanderlustress, over at world moms blog this week. click over to check it out. also, want to read a really, really long post on making sourdough bread at home? i’ll post my recipe and tips later this weekend.
my cure today for life on the compound is to leave and go visit with the canadians!
i wish the canadians had worked out! hopefully next time!
i’m not dealing with my culture shock here very well at the moment and need to find some alone time without other obligations on my mind to at least write about it. i need the stillness you referred to in your last post, but when?
thanks dee, i think we’re not quite to the worst of the culture shock which makes getting over these little bumps a bit easier. but i think living in a huge place like delhi where there is always something new to do and see makes a huge difference. i think smaller places are harder for that reason.
i am glad you found a way out. part of it is understanding bit about how the lives in india are entwined, the culture, circumstances and that will calm you down and feel safe around people. but beware, sometimes few bad people can take away good impressions altogether..as you say! take care and merry christmas!
thank you for your thoughts and i agree, its through understanding why things happen the way they do in the place ou live that makes living there both interesting and easier. merry christmas to you soo!
your photos of the historic sites are wonderful. the birds flying! the towering brown/red pillar! amazing. but i have to say my favorite is the shot in the cafe! food gets me through it all too! right at this moment i would do about anything for a perfect cheeseburger, shoe string french fries and a holiday ale! when i start to feel prickly i usually end up blaming it all on my household staff (in my head at least). then i bust out my cookbooks, needle and thread or my camera! going out to find something new to photograph always makes me feel better. can’t wait for the new one to arrive. in the mean time i can ogle over your photos.
i feel like i need to pick your brain about photography. my new camera is eons more advanced than my old nikon. do you shoot in jpegs or raw? what mode do you shoot in mostly. i like aperture priority. do you mess with white balance, d-lighting, settings and such? let’s chat!
i wish there was something i could say or had some wisdom for you, but since this is my 1st post, i am learning as i go. just know that i appreciated your kind words when i was going through my shock and that i will be thinking about you and wishing you and your family all the best, especially over the holidays.
thanks so much tiffany! i really appreciate your kind words and warm thoughts! hope you guys are doing well in bosnia!
i mean, how can you not want to pinch those little cheeks! but i agree, it is rude. i think you are very brave — not just for venturing out to parts of the city that (i’m guessing) a lot of other expats/americans wouldn’t go, especially with a toddler in tow, but for doing the exact opposite of what your natural inclination is. it’s hard to venture outside of our comfort zones and so much easier to stay in, to do what’s familiar. i’m sending you and your family happy thoughts. i know you will get over this little hump of culture shock as you always do!
pshh not brave at all. every time i think i’m doing something “cool” i always find out that someone is doing something even more fun and adventurous and interesting than me. it is helpful though that is is a huge city with so much to do!
lovely photos, as usual! your wee man is so cute.
thank you so much, what a great piece i really learned a lot from it!
first, his cheeks are yummy. if or when i get to meet him live i will have to indulge in pinching him just once… 😉 for me it’s the markets… i try to visit them often but it’s not always easy… as for the post at wmb, i loved it! i have yet to comment there! it’s been a whirlwind of a week!
thanks ana! oooh the markets yes! they are always wonderfully rejuvenating! by the way i met someone here who knows you! what a small world!
yes, he’s got amazing cheeks!
my personal pick me ups are shopping (a good deal/interesting find), going someplace new (preferably out of town but if that’s not an option, fortunately, delhi has a lot to offer), some quality me time (very hard to carve these days), a good movie (i have been indulging in some good indian movies) and doing something creative (doing something with my hands is best but difficult with a toddler around).
thanks daniela! i agree delhi has so much to offer, i think its kind of the saving grace. what good indian movies have you been watching lately? that’s a unique coping strategy that i hadn’t thought to try!
i’ve been stumped about my doldrums and wasn’t quite willing to tag it as culture shock. your last couple of posts have convinced me that culture shock it is and that i should just own it and get on with cross-cultural living. getting out is a good idea and i think i’ll learn how to say something new in nepali for the occasion.
it’s sooo tempting to deny culture shock because it seems like something that “good travelers” don’t get. but that’s so not true. we all experience it, often in many different ways. being conscious of the fact that moods are part of a normal, healthy adjustment period and not necessarily the fault of the place our living always helps me avoid feeling ugly and instead simply mildly frustrated. thanks for reading and best wishes!
your photos are gorgeous!!! yes, the cheeks. yummy. boys are so cute. now i have a boy, i see the world of boys differently!
thanks kaho! great to hear from you! boys are a whole different experience from little girls its so true!
great blog dani! i found you through joanna on a cup of jo. and i absolutely love it! it makes me miss delhi more and go back home right away. i am in dc and miss delhi a lot. esp so coz my parents live right next to khan market making delhi extra special to me!
now, about the dosas – i’m going to ask the obvious – have you tried andhra bhavan and/or sarvana bhavan. there’s so many places! also, if you can (since i read you love food) try out the delhi food tours – it was started by a friend and he has great taste, literally!
thank you for reading gayatri! i have to say, i’ve since found my dosa nirvana here in delhi since writing this post at a little place over in defense colony (well not little, it’s arguably the most popular dosa place in the city i think) you are right, there are so many places, it just takes being here awhile to start to figure it all out. i’ve heard so many great things about the delhi food tours, we have many friends who’ve done them. up to this point, our son hasn’t been comfortable enough with us leaving him for more than a few hours to go do one but maybe soon!


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During the afternoon of Saturday, October 28th, I took a little journey back in time. As an English Literature student at University some of the books I studied back in GCSE feel like a lifetime away. So, when I was given the opportunity to see Of Mice and Men, one of the most well-known of these GCSE books, brought to life on stage at Cardiff’s Chapter Arts Centre I was immediately intrigued.
This production put on by August.012, has unfortunately finished it’s run at the Chapter Arts Centre. So, for this article, I’m still going to include some aspects of reviewing the production but I’m mainly going to focus on the adaptation of the text specifically and any intriguing differences which were included and I’ll discuss how these changes affect the text and its place in today’s culture. Just a little heads up, there is so much in this production that this is going to be a long article but if you just want a review of the production you can read Troy Lenny’s review here.
Mathilde Lopez directs an adaptation of John Steinbeck’s 1937 novella that tells the story of two unlikely travelling companions Lennie Small and George Milton. They travel from ranch to ranch in California seeking work during the Great Depression in order to achieve their very own American Dream of independence and security. Along the way, they encounter themes of loyalty, injustice, race and even sexuality. Thanks to both the education system and the internet the spoilers concerning the end of this novella are widely known, but I will still attempt to be sensitive to those who may have managed to avoid spoilers so far.
This production constantly blurs the line between the setting of the Great Depression and the 21st Century. The setting of the ranch is still the same and the theme of the American Dream is still very strong. However, there are changes to the script which flicker between major and minor that addresses 21st century elements like the set, the microphones and even prawn cocktail crisps. The more major changes will be addressed below when I talk about specific characterisation. While these flippant mentions of 21st-century aspects were certainly startling when I first sat down they certainly made the difference between our time and theirs starker but also more familiar.
In my opinion, this production uses this blend to bring out themes that aren’t normally connected with Of Mice and Men. For example. Curley’s fight with Lennie is commentated on like a modern boxing match by Slim and George through the microphones. To me, this brought out the theme of observation and watching, especially connected with the lack of context the other characters have concerning Lennie and some of his actions. Another example of this comes in the ending. The final recitation of George and Lennie’s American Dream in this production, to me, had a more solid connection with heaven or at least a heavenly state that was an unobtainable state on Earth. The level of acting in this moment is really something special as this becomes more George’s realisation despite it affecting Lennie more directly.
A cast of just five carries this show. I found this aspect very intriguing as certain actors had to double up. George and Lennie remain completely grounded throughout the whole show but I was amazed by the flexibility of the three actors who had to constantly switch from character to character. I like to think that one of the most intriguing switches shows just how far we have come from this period of racial segregation. The character of Crooks is always an integral part of any reading or performance of Of Mice and Men because of his comments regarding his experience and actual implementation of racial segregation. However, due to the actors doubling up the ranch owner and Curley’s father is actually played by the same actor as Crooks. While there is no added comment on the ranch owner being of any different ethnicity it is certainly an intriguing angle to take considering the setting of the text.
I found Curley and Curley’s Wife being played by the same female actor very interesting as John Steinbeck himself, to paraphrase, stated that Curley’s Wife is not a person, she is a symbol and, specifically, a threat to Lennie. She is also mainly examined as an example of a wife being the property of her husband, so to have these two characters played by the same actress not only emphasises how she has no independence beyond her husband it also highlights that Curley has barely any independece beyond her. I think that this is a very intriguing way to give Curley’s Wife more prominence and, in my opinion quite rightly, play down any threatening nature Curley may have had.
In my opinion, I liked how this production gave Curley’s Wife more weight. Sara Gregory’s vehemence when talking to Crooks makes Curley’s Wife far more threatening than I ever remember her being and I love it. While in her main scene they move away slightly from the original text I think that these additions are certainly useful for younger audiences to see what must be added to the dialogue and her character to make her a woman you may see in the 21st century and how this differs from the text’s setting. She is far more hysteric and actually goes to the point of reigniting her denied dream of acting in Hollywood and reaches the point of leaving her husband. This vital addition makes her death all the more tragic as a comment that a woman in the setting of not only the ranch but also the Great Depression could never leave her husband, let alone achieve her long lost dreams. It’s certainly an interesting take on a deliberately vague character who was written to be barely human.
Even with these intriguing differences, one of the most interesting and outstanding parts of this play for me was actually seemingly a throwaway line from Lennie. He says it so quickly that some may have missed it but it actually is a massively important line to insert into the direct dialogue of Of Mice and Men. It is clear in the book and subsequent films that Lennie is, in some way, mentally disabled. However, it is never directly stated in the text what form this takes. The closest we get is George’s fabrication that Lennie was kicked in the head by a horse but Lennie questions this and it becomes clear that all we got was a fabricated explanation from George. This production completely changes that. Lennie states that George has said he has Dyspraxia.
This is another monumental change that may seem small but it highlights the vast difference between the setting of Of Mice and Men and the 21st Century and between ambiguity which makes Lennie quite frightening to those who don’t know why he is different and a time where the condition is known and labelled. I also like that this then adds weight to the questions of intent and knowledge from an outsider’s perspective concerning Lennie’s character. Is the reason that George sticks by Lennie after all of the bad things he has done because he has knowledge of Lennie’s specific condition and he knows that he is not a bad person because of this? It certainly adds so much more to their relationship.
The production also stood out in the way the deaths of certain characters were presented. There are two main deaths of human characters in Of Mice and Men and both have become very well known to the point of fame. This production did not let down this reputation. The first was very brutal and clear in its use of physical action to show exactly how that death came about. The second brought a spectacular building of tension which I felt directly despite knowing what was coming. The lighting in this finale was also spectacular and I like that they decided to use lighting rather than loud sound effects.
The only death depiction that I wasn’t a fan of was how the death of Candy’s dog was handled. I understand that Of Mice and Men can get quite heavy but I just wasn’t a fan of the use of audience participation which turned the shooting of Candy’s dog into a more comic moment. I really liked how Carson came in with (in the setting of the play) the dog’s blood on his arms and this could have been a very dramatic moment but it was mismatched with the comedy that came before.
In conclusion, as a student who has studied this book to see it put on stage in such an intriguing way with some inspiring changes that highlight both how far we have come and also how close we still are to the troubling time and setting of America’s Great Depression despite the difference in the country. For the most part, the execution of these changes was also very well done by August.012 and I would be very interested in seeing how they could take on other books and forms of literature because I was so intrigued and impressed by this tackling of one of the most well known and controversial of novellas. For this reason, I’m giving this production four stars for its adaptation of Steinbeck’s classic.

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during the afternoon of saturday, october 28th, i took a little journey back in time. as an english literature student at university some of the books i studied back in gcse feel like a lifetime away. so, when i was given the opportunity to see of mice and men, one of the most well-known of these gcse books, brought to life on stage at cardiff’s chapter arts centre i was immediately intrigued.
this production put on by august.012, has unfortunately finished it’s run at the chapter arts centre. so, for this article, i’m still going to include some aspects of reviewing the production but i’m mainly going to focus on the adaptation of the text specifically and any intriguing differences which were included and i’ll discuss how these changes affect the text and its place in today’s culture. just a little heads up, there is so much in this production that this is going to be a long article but if you just want a review of the production you can read troy lenny’s review here.
mathilde lopez directs an adaptation of john steinbeck’s 1937 novella that tells the story of two unlikely travelling companions lennie small and george milton. they travel from ranch to ranch in california seeking work during the great depression in order to achieve their very own american dream of independence and security. along the way, they encounter themes of loyalty, injustice, race and even sexuality. thanks to both the education system and the internet the spoilers concerning the end of this novella are widely known, but i will still attempt to be sensitive to those who may have managed to avoid spoilers so far.
this production constantly blurs the line between the setting of the great depression and the 21st century. the setting of the ranch is still the same and the theme of the american dream is still very strong. however, there are changes to the script which flicker between major and minor that addresses 21st century elements like the set, the microphones and even prawn cocktail crisps. the more major changes will be addressed below when i talk about specific characterisation. while these flippant mentions of 21st-century aspects were certainly startling when i first sat down they certainly made the difference between our time and theirs starker but also more familiar.
in my opinion, this production uses this blend to bring out themes that aren’t normally connected with of mice and men. for example. curley’s fight with lennie is commentated on like a modern boxing match by slim and george through the microphones. to me, this brought out the theme of observation and watching, especially connected with the lack of context the other characters have concerning lennie and some of his actions. another example of this comes in the ending. the final recitation of george and lennie’s american dream in this production, to me, had a more solid connection with heaven or at least a heavenly state that was an unobtainable state on earth. the level of acting in this moment is really something special as this becomes more george’s realisation despite it affecting lennie more directly.
a cast of just five carries this show. i found this aspect very intriguing as certain actors had to double up. george and lennie remain completely grounded throughout the whole show but i was amazed by the flexibility of the three actors who had to constantly switch from character to character. i like to think that one of the most intriguing switches shows just how far we have come from this period of racial segregation. the character of crooks is always an integral part of any reading or performance of of mice and men because of his comments regarding his experience and actual implementation of racial segregation. however, due to the actors doubling up the ranch owner and curley’s father is actually played by the same actor as crooks. while there is no added comment on the ranch owner being of any different ethnicity it is certainly an intriguing angle to take considering the setting of the text.
i found curley and curley’s wife being played by the same female actor very interesting as john steinbeck himself, to paraphrase, stated that curley’s wife is not a person, she is a symbol and, specifically, a threat to lennie. she is also mainly examined as an example of a wife being the property of her husband, so to have these two characters played by the same actress not only emphasises how she has no independence beyond her husband it also highlights that curley has barely any independece beyond her. i think that this is a very intriguing way to give curley’s wife more prominence and, in my opinion quite rightly, play down any threatening nature curley may have had.
in my opinion, i liked how this production gave curley’s wife more weight. sara gregory’s vehemence when talking to crooks makes curley’s wife far more threatening than i ever remember her being and i love it. while in her main scene they move away slightly from the original text i think that these additions are certainly useful for younger audiences to see what must be added to the dialogue and her character to make her a woman you may see in the 21st century and how this differs from the text’s setting. she is far more hysteric and actually goes to the point of reigniting her denied dream of acting in hollywood and reaches the point of leaving her husband. this vital addition makes her death all the more tragic as a comment that a woman in the setting of not only the ranch but also the great depression could never leave her husband, let alone achieve her long lost dreams. it’s certainly an interesting take on a deliberately vague character who was written to be barely human.
even with these intriguing differences, one of the most interesting and outstanding parts of this play for me was actually seemingly a throwaway line from lennie. he says it so quickly that some may have missed it but it actually is a massively important line to insert into the direct dialogue of of mice and men. it is clear in the book and subsequent films that lennie is, in some way, mentally disabled. however, it is never directly stated in the text what form this takes. the closest we get is george’s fabrication that lennie was kicked in the head by a horse but lennie questions this and it becomes clear that all we got was a fabricated explanation from george. this production completely changes that. lennie states that george has said he has dyspraxia.
this is another monumental change that may seem small but it highlights the vast difference between the setting of of mice and men and the 21st century and between ambiguity which makes lennie quite frightening to those who don’t know why he is different and a time where the condition is known and labelled. i also like that this then adds weight to the questions of intent and knowledge from an outsider’s perspective concerning lennie’s character. is the reason that george sticks by lennie after all of the bad things he has done because he has knowledge of lennie’s specific condition and he knows that he is not a bad person because of this? it certainly adds so much more to their relationship.
the production also stood out in the way the deaths of certain characters were presented. there are two main deaths of human characters in of mice and men and both have become very well known to the point of fame. this production did not let down this reputation. the first was very brutal and clear in its use of physical action to show exactly how that death came about. the second brought a spectacular building of tension which i felt directly despite knowing what was coming. the lighting in this finale was also spectacular and i like that they decided to use lighting rather than loud sound effects.
the only death depiction that i wasn’t a fan of was how the death of candy’s dog was handled. i understand that of mice and men can get quite heavy but i just wasn’t a fan of the use of audience participation which turned the shooting of candy’s dog into a more comic moment. i really liked how carson came in with (in the setting of the play) the dog’s blood on his arms and this could have been a very dramatic moment but it was mismatched with the comedy that came before.
in conclusion, as a student who has studied this book to see it put on stage in such an intriguing way with some inspiring changes that highlight both how far we have come and also how close we still are to the troubling time and setting of america’s great depression despite the difference in the country. for the most part, the execution of these changes was also very well done by august.012 and i would be very interested in seeing how they could take on other books and forms of literature because i was so intrigued and impressed by this tackling of one of the most well known and controversial of novellas. for this reason, i’m giving this production four stars for its adaptation of steinbeck’s classic.


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This week we have Nathan, the editor.
Moreover I declare to you that the LORD will build you a house. 11 When your days are fulfilled to go to be with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. 12 He shall build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever. 13 I will be a father to him, and he shall be a son to me. I will not take my steadfast love from him, as I took it from him who was before you, 14 but I will confirm him in my house and in my kingdom forever, and his throne shall be established forever. 15 In accordance with all these words and all this vision, Nathan spoke to David.
Have you ever heard of a “yes” man or woman? It’s a thing. Merriam Webster defines it this way, “a person who agrees with everything that is said; especially: one who endorses or supports without criticism every opinion or proposal of an associate or superior.” You will meet “yes” men all the time in the workplace. Have you ever heard of a celebrity out of control because they’ve surrounded themselves with no one that ever tells them no? I can name all sorts of actors/singers/entertainers that died tragically because they were surrounded by people on the pay roll. They received no unbiased opinions, because the machine around them depended on their celebrity for their livelihood. We can give countless examples of these behaviors…..Hello, Britney shaving her head or Justin Bieber in his latest trouble or need I even say Lindsay Lohan without images flashing through your head?
They needed someone to be “real” with them or keep them grounded. They needed an editor, like Nathan. Nathan spoke truth to power. Who’s not afraid to call you into account for your actions? Who’s not afraid to get under your skin? Who’s not afraid to gently, but firmly say that you’re acting like a jerk? That’s your Nathan.
A Nathan reveals, pulls back the curtain, to who you truly are. Recently I went on a facebook posting rampage, where I watched the movie The Legend of Bagger Vance. In the movie Bagger played by Will Smith, says, “Inside each and every one of us is one true authentic swing. Something that we were born with. Something that’s ours and ours alone. Something that can’t be taught to you or learned. Something that got to be remembered. Over time the world can rob us of that swing. It can be buried inside us in the woulda, coulda, shoulda’s. Some people forget what their swing was like.” A Nathan’s not afraid of calling you out because he can see through the layers to YOU. And the Nathan’s in your life, care about and love you, but they’re not about to let you get away with anything, just like Bagger Vance.
Nathan figured prominently in David’s life 3 times. At 3 critical junctures. In the text for today, 2 Samuel 7, David had just finished building his palace. He had been greatly blessed by God and decided that the ark of the covenant, which was still in a tent, needed a permanent home. He consulted with Nathan who agreed at first, but as you hear in the passage, Nathan changed his mind because it was not what God wanted. Nathan also said some good things to David – that David’s name would be great, his people would have peace, his son would build a “House for my name,” the throne and kingdom of David and his son would be established forever, and what would later become the Davidic Covenant – that Jesus would be in the lineage of David. You may be thinking that’s not gutsy speaking truth to power, he just told him not to build a church, and he said several good things after that. Well in 2 Samuel 12, David had recently committed adultery with Bathsheba and had arranged the death of her husband Uriah. Nathan was sent to David by the Lord with a parable – a poor man had one lamb, a rich man had great flocks of sheep – a traveler came to the rich man who prepared a meal for him – the rich man took the lamb from the poor man rather than use one of his own for the meal. David heard the story and said to Nathan, “As surely as the Lord lives, the man who did this deserves to die!” [vs5] Then Nathan said to David, “You are the man!” [vs7] Awkward.
David repented of his sin, and the Lord forgave him – but the consequences of his sin then meant that the child born to Bathsheba did in fact die. The sign, however, of forgiveness was that David and Bathsheba had another son, Solomon, the inheritor of the promise.
The third time doesn’t have the same sting as the Bathsheba story, but it’s important nonetheless. It happens in 1 Kings 1 right at the end of David’s life. God had made it clear that Solomon would inherit the throne from his father – when another of David’s sons, Adonijah, tried to usurp the throne, Nathan supported David rather than Adonijah. He informed Bathsheba of the plot and advised her on how to ensure the right successor. Nathan was called in by David and told to anoint Solomon king – this he did and it was proclaimed to the people.
An editor works tirelessly so that you can be the best that you can be.
How many times do we see the editors of our lives as our biggest critics? How many times do we see the ink all in red and think that we’re not good enough? How many times do we take personally what we see as criticism but those that love us have said it to make us better?
As anyone who has ever written some words on a piece of paper, it’s not always pleasant or fun to get edited. The English major in me, cringes at the thought of taking my paper to the writing center and for them to pull out the fine tooth comb or the magnifying glass to make corrections. It’s like they see my soul stripped bare and the vulnerability is apparent. They see me. In all of my weaknesses, in all of my vulnerabilities, in all of the places I would rather not see – they see me.
So prayerfully consider the Nathans in your life. You don’t want to pick a person that is critical for critical’s sake, that is destructive to your world, or does not care about your well-being. So be discerning as you notice the people in your life that make you better, aren’t afraid to give you a reality check when the situation calls for it, and do so in love.
But as you notice the Nathans in your life they have some tell-tale signs. The first is they get under your skin. They look at the inner workings of your life and are not afraid to call BS. An English teacher in high school taught me the acronym meant Be Specific.
My brother Josh just happens to be a Nathan in my life. You’ll meet him on fall retreat because he’s going to be the speaker. He’s not afraid to call me on the carpet when he thinks I’m not being my most Godly. But I trust him implicitly. I don’t always like what he says. I don’t always agree with what he says. But 9 times out of 10 he has a point. He has perspective on my life. Even when I don’t see it. Even when I can’t see it. He has a way of breaking through. It may take a couple of days, of inner debate within myself, to see truth in his observational interruptions, but I trust him. So I listen to him. Because I know he’s watching out for me and just wants me to be the best that I can be.
So I’m glad that Len Sweet writes, “Everybody needs a Nathan. Even Nathan needs a Nathan.” Even Josh needs a Nathan in his life.
So open your eyes to the Nathan’s of your life. Your Nathan’s may easily come to mind. They may not. But we all need them. Oprah is attempting to be Lindsay Lohan’s, but that is another story and another sermon.
Do you know what David named his son? That’s right. Nathan. And that’s the line through which Jesus came through Mary’s side. You see, the Nathan’s of your life will have a big Godly impact in your life if you will let them. May it be so.
Holy and gracious God, may we be ever on the look out for the Nathan’s in our life. That they call us into account and are willing to ask the hard questions. May you set our feet on right paths and may we walk in your ways. Thank you that we were fearfully and wonderfully made and we can rest in the promise that you will never leave us or forsake us. May you give us wisdom as we discern answers to questions that seemingly have no answers. May you give us your peace that transcends all understanding, when we wrestle or need your comfort. May you give us your grace that we may know your more fully and as we continue in your sanctifying grace to be the person you created us to be. In Jesus’ name I pray. We pray now as you taught your disciples to pray….

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this week we have nathan, the editor.
moreover i declare to you that the lord will build you a house. 11 when your days are fulfilled to go to be with your ancestors, i will raise up your offspring after you, one of your own sons, and i will establish his kingdom. 12 he shall build a house for me, and i will establish his throne forever. 13 i will be a father to him, and he shall be a son to me. i will not take my steadfast love from him, as i took it from him who was before you, 14 but i will confirm him in my house and in my kingdom forever, and his throne shall be established forever. 15 in accordance with all these words and all this vision, nathan spoke to david.
have you ever heard of a “yes” man or woman? it’s a thing. merriam webster defines it this way, “a person who agrees with everything that is said; especially: one who endorses or supports without criticism every opinion or proposal of an associate or superior.” you will meet “yes” men all the time in the workplace. have you ever heard of a celebrity out of control because they’ve surrounded themselves with no one that ever tells them no? i can name all sorts of actors/singers/entertainers that died tragically because they were surrounded by people on the pay roll. they received no unbiased opinions, because the machine around them depended on their celebrity for their livelihood. we can give countless examples of these behaviors…..hello, britney shaving her head or justin bieber in his latest trouble or need i even say lindsay lohan without images flashing through your head?
they needed someone to be “real” with them or keep them grounded. they needed an editor, like nathan. nathan spoke truth to power. who’s not afraid to call you into account for your actions? who’s not afraid to get under your skin? who’s not afraid to gently, but firmly say that you’re acting like a jerk? that’s your nathan.
a nathan reveals, pulls back the curtain, to who you truly are. recently i went on a facebook posting rampage, where i watched the movie the legend of bagger vance. in the movie bagger played by will smith, says, “inside each and every one of us is one true authentic swing. something that we were born with. something that’s ours and ours alone. something that can’t be taught to you or learned. something that got to be remembered. over time the world can rob us of that swing. it can be buried inside us in the woulda, coulda, shoulda’s. some people forget what their swing was like.” a nathan’s not afraid of calling you out because he can see through the layers to you. and the nathan’s in your life, care about and love you, but they’re not about to let you get away with anything, just like bagger vance.
nathan figured prominently in david’s life 3 times. at 3 critical junctures. in the text for today, 2 samuel 7, david had just finished building his palace. he had been greatly blessed by god and decided that the ark of the covenant, which was still in a tent, needed a permanent home. he consulted with nathan who agreed at first, but as you hear in the passage, nathan changed his mind because it was not what god wanted. nathan also said some good things to david – that david’s name would be great, his people would have peace, his son would build a “house for my name,” the throne and kingdom of david and his son would be established forever, and what would later become the davidic covenant – that jesus would be in the lineage of david. you may be thinking that’s not gutsy speaking truth to power, he just told him not to build a church, and he said several good things after that. well in 2 samuel 12, david had recently committed adultery with bathsheba and had arranged the death of her husband uriah. nathan was sent to david by the lord with a parable – a poor man had one lamb, a rich man had great flocks of sheep – a traveler came to the rich man who prepared a meal for him – the rich man took the lamb from the poor man rather than use one of his own for the meal. david heard the story and said to nathan, “as surely as the lord lives, the man who did this deserves to die!” [vs5] then nathan said to david, “you are the man!” [vs7] awkward.
david repented of his sin, and the lord forgave him – but the consequences of his sin then meant that the child born to bathsheba did in fact die. the sign, however, of forgiveness was that david and bathsheba had another son, solomon, the inheritor of the promise.
the third time doesn’t have the same sting as the bathsheba story, but it’s important nonetheless. it happens in 1 kings 1 right at the end of david’s life. god had made it clear that solomon would inherit the throne from his father – when another of david’s sons, adonijah, tried to usurp the throne, nathan supported david rather than adonijah. he informed bathsheba of the plot and advised her on how to ensure the right successor. nathan was called in by david and told to anoint solomon king – this he did and it was proclaimed to the people.
an editor works tirelessly so that you can be the best that you can be.
how many times do we see the editors of our lives as our biggest critics? how many times do we see the ink all in red and think that we’re not good enough? how many times do we take personally what we see as criticism but those that love us have said it to make us better?
as anyone who has ever written some words on a piece of paper, it’s not always pleasant or fun to get edited. the english major in me, cringes at the thought of taking my paper to the writing center and for them to pull out the fine tooth comb or the magnifying glass to make corrections. it’s like they see my soul stripped bare and the vulnerability is apparent. they see me. in all of my weaknesses, in all of my vulnerabilities, in all of the places i would rather not see – they see me.
so prayerfully consider the nathans in your life. you don’t want to pick a person that is critical for critical’s sake, that is destructive to your world, or does not care about your well-being. so be discerning as you notice the people in your life that make you better, aren’t afraid to give you a reality check when the situation calls for it, and do so in love.
but as you notice the nathans in your life they have some tell-tale signs. the first is they get under your skin. they look at the inner workings of your life and are not afraid to call bs. an english teacher in high school taught me the acronym meant be specific.
my brother josh just happens to be a nathan in my life. you’ll meet him on fall retreat because he’s going to be the speaker. he’s not afraid to call me on the carpet when he thinks i’m not being my most godly. but i trust him implicitly. i don’t always like what he says. i don’t always agree with what he says. but 9 times out of 10 he has a point. he has perspective on my life. even when i don’t see it. even when i can’t see it. he has a way of breaking through. it may take a couple of days, of inner debate within myself, to see truth in his observational interruptions, but i trust him. so i listen to him. because i know he’s watching out for me and just wants me to be the best that i can be.
so i’m glad that len sweet writes, “everybody needs a nathan. even nathan needs a nathan.” even josh needs a nathan in his life.
so open your eyes to the nathan’s of your life. your nathan’s may easily come to mind. they may not. but we all need them. oprah is attempting to be lindsay lohan’s, but that is another story and another sermon.
do you know what david named his son? that’s right. nathan. and that’s the line through which jesus came through mary’s side. you see, the nathan’s of your life will have a big godly impact in your life if you will let them. may it be so.
holy and gracious god, may we be ever on the look out for the nathan’s in our life. that they call us into account and are willing to ask the hard questions. may you set our feet on right paths and may we walk in your ways. thank you that we were fearfully and wonderfully made and we can rest in the promise that you will never leave us or forsake us. may you give us wisdom as we discern answers to questions that seemingly have no answers. may you give us your peace that transcends all understanding, when we wrestle or need your comfort. may you give us your grace that we may know your more fully and as we continue in your sanctifying grace to be the person you created us to be. in jesus’ name i pray. we pray now as you taught your disciples to pray….


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The registration list is out.
cooking is due on the 5 June.
© 2013 KDU, MY Challenge. All Rights Reserved.

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the registration list is out.
cooking is due on the 5 june.
© 2013 kdu, my challenge. all rights reserved.


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Sky-Futures, a UK-based company offering drone inspection services to the global oil and gas industry, through their Houston office, was awarded an FAA exemption allowing their drones to fly in US air space.
The exemption allows Sky-Futures to perform infrastructure inspections of oil and gas facilities on and off shore. The drones collect HD video, stills and thermal imagery of live flare, structural and under deck platforms which are then analyzed by flare systems and structural engineers.
This type of flying visual inspection gathers digital data enabling oil and gas operators to make informed decisions with respect to asset conditions under deck, from exhausts, flare towers, and other hard to access structural areas.
In one example, the use of a drone team for this type of inspection saved over 90% of the costs of traditional rope access inspection work – work that would have required a shutdown during the inspection and the hiring of a support vessel, plus a very dangerous job for the human inspectors.

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sky-futures, a uk-based company offering drone inspection services to the global oil and gas industry, through their houston office, was awarded an faa exemption allowing their drones to fly in us air space.
the exemption allows sky-futures to perform infrastructure inspections of oil and gas facilities on and off shore. the drones collect hd video, stills and thermal imagery of live flare, structural and under deck platforms which are then analyzed by flare systems and structural engineers.
this type of flying visual inspection gathers digital data enabling oil and gas operators to make informed decisions with respect to asset conditions under deck, from exhausts, flare towers, and other hard to access structural areas.
in one example, the use of a drone team for this type of inspection saved over 90% of the costs of traditional rope access inspection work – work that would have required a shutdown during the inspection and the hiring of a support vessel, plus a very dangerous job for the human inspectors.


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Ultimate SUMIBORON grade achieves highly efficient and precise finishing of hard-to-cut materials, such as titanium alloy and cobalt-chromium alloy.
Modular GND grooving system with polygon shank and a flexible and economical cassette system for inserts for soft and hard grooving.
The binderless PCD grade NPD10 is our first recommendation for high-precision machining of tungsten carbide as well as hard and brittle materials.
Thanks to a point angle of 180° MFS Type is applicable to high-efficiency spot facing, drilling in non-flat surfaces such as inclined and cylindrical surfaces and interrupted drilling.

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ultimate sumiboron grade achieves highly efficient and precise finishing of hard-to-cut materials, such as titanium alloy and cobalt-chromium alloy.
modular gnd grooving system with polygon shank and a flexible and economical cassette system for inserts for soft and hard grooving.
the binderless pcd grade npd10 is our first recommendation for high-precision machining of tungsten carbide as well as hard and brittle materials.
thanks to a point angle of 180° mfs type is applicable to high-efficiency spot facing, drilling in non-flat surfaces such as inclined and cylindrical surfaces and interrupted drilling.


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Clinic owner and manager Kathleen Shortt is an experienced physiotherapist whose dedication to life-long learning sees her constantly upgrading her expertise and gaining distinctions in her field.
She graduated from McGill University in 1989 with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Physiotherapy, winning the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Award.
Kathleen completed her Advanced Orthopaedic Manual Therapy levels in 1996 and is a Fellow of the Academy of Manipulative Therapy. She has worked in both Quebec and Ontario, beginning her career as a staff physiotherapist at Mount Sinai Hospital where she assessed and treated orthopedic, neurological, medical and sport injury patients.
Prior to starting In Balance Physiotherapy in 2013, Kathleen worked as the Clinic Director of LifeMark Health Physiotherapy On Bay from 2003 until 2012. From 2007 until stepping out on her own to start In Balance Physiotherapy in 2013, she took on the role of Clinical Services Leader for Ontario. As part of this role Kathleen helped develop Clinical Excellence Programs for the LifeMark Ontario Region through developing a Mentorship Program for Ontario. She also ensured an active role in student education at the clinics with their university affiliates.
Kathleen has a special interest in Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation and Vestibular Rehabilitation. She has completed the competency course offered at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Kathleen often speaks at both professional and public conferences on the role of the physiotherapist in these areas.

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clinic owner and manager kathleen shortt is an experienced physiotherapist whose dedication to life-long learning sees her constantly upgrading her expertise and gaining distinctions in her field.
she graduated from mcgill university in 1989 with an honours bachelor of science degree in physiotherapy, winning the canadian physiotherapy association award.
kathleen completed her advanced orthopaedic manual therapy levels in 1996 and is a fellow of the academy of manipulative therapy. she has worked in both quebec and ontario, beginning her career as a staff physiotherapist at mount sinai hospital where she assessed and treated orthopedic, neurological, medical and sport injury patients.
prior to starting in balance physiotherapy in 2013, kathleen worked as the clinic director of lifemark health physiotherapy on bay from 2003 until 2012. from 2007 until stepping out on her own to start in balance physiotherapy in 2013, she took on the role of clinical services leader for ontario. as part of this role kathleen helped develop clinical excellence programs for the lifemark ontario region through developing a mentorship program for ontario. she also ensured an active role in student education at the clinics with their university affiliates.
kathleen has a special interest in pelvic floor rehabilitation and vestibular rehabilitation. she has completed the competency course offered at emory university in atlanta, georgia. kathleen often speaks at both professional and public conferences on the role of the physiotherapist in these areas.


text: Call 928-472-9280 or register in person @ Banner High Country Seniors, 215 N Beeline Highway, Payson, AZ 85541. AARP Members - $15, Non-Members - $20, cash or check - payable on day of class. You may earn a dsicount on your vehicle insurance. There will be a 1 hour lunch break and your are welcome to bring a sack lunch.

lowercased: call 928-472-9280 or register in person @ banner high country seniors, 215 n beeline highway, payson, az 85541. aarp members - $15, non-members - $20, cash or check - payable on day of class. you may earn a dsicount on your vehicle insurance. there will be a 1 hour lunch break and your are welcome to bring a sack lunch.


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Mr. P Senthil Kumar has been appointed as Chief Human Resource Officer at Tata Steel, in the level IL1. He will operate from Jamshedpur and report to Mr H. M Nerurkar, Managing Director, Tata Steel Limited.
Mr. Kumar is a B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering from NIT Trichy and a PG Diploma in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations from XLRI Jamshedpur in 1984. Subsequently, he also completed an Advanced Human Resource Management Programme at Ross School of Business, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Before joining Tata Steel he was Director HR & Administration at Cairn Energy India Pty Limited. In his long and illustrious career he has worked in a number of organizations in Manufacturing, Hospitality, and FMCG sectors across a variety of HR & IR roles. Mr Kumar is also a Member of the CII National sub-committee on HR and is actively involved & well known in the HR professional community across the country.

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mr. p senthil kumar has been appointed as chief human resource officer at tata steel, in the level il1. he will operate from jamshedpur and report to mr h. m nerurkar, managing director, tata steel limited.
mr. kumar is a b.tech. in chemical engineering from nit trichy and a pg diploma in personnel management & industrial relations from xlri jamshedpur in 1984. subsequently, he also completed an advanced human resource management programme at ross school of business, ann arbor, michigan. before joining tata steel he was director hr & administration at cairn energy india pty limited. in his long and illustrious career he has worked in a number of organizations in manufacturing, hospitality, and fmcg sectors across a variety of hr & ir roles. mr kumar is also a member of the cii national sub-committee on hr and is actively involved & well known in the hr professional community across the country.


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HAVING DEBUTED in 2009 under Bryce Woodward, Wright has played over 80 games for the Northland Taniwha where he has been a staple of his Mitre 10 Cup side for nearly a decade.
2018 has been a milestone year for the Northland loyal man who had given up a lawn mowing business to pursue his rugby aspirations. Wright had an impressive 2017 season with Northland’s front row, with the experienced loosehead prop helping his team to a Mitre 10 Cup Championship semifinal.
A quiet achiever, Wright was a key anchor for their impressive scrum, with an ability to punch through the opposition’s defensive line. It was enough to earn a call-up to Coach Clayton McMillan’s northern tour squad to Canada and France and into the Blues Super Rugby wider training squad.
In 2018 he made his Investec Super Rugby debut against the Lions and he continued to impress during the season.

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having debuted in 2009 under bryce woodward, wright has played over 80 games for the northland taniwha where he has been a staple of his mitre 10 cup side for nearly a decade.
2018 has been a milestone year for the northland loyal man who had given up a lawn mowing business to pursue his rugby aspirations. wright had an impressive 2017 season with northland’s front row, with the experienced loosehead prop helping his team to a mitre 10 cup championship semifinal.
a quiet achiever, wright was a key anchor for their impressive scrum, with an ability to punch through the opposition’s defensive line. it was enough to earn a call-up to coach clayton mcmillan’s northern tour squad to canada and france and into the blues super rugby wider training squad.
in 2018 he made his investec super rugby debut against the lions and he continued to impress during the season.


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Margin calls happen when the value of underlying stocks in your account fall, causing the account’s value to fall below your margin maintenance. If you get a margin call, you will have three days to bring your account value back up to your margin maintenance.
We’ll also send updates if your account happens to get close to the margin maintenance.
How do I avoid a margin call?
Margin calls are no fun, so we’re happy to give you some tips on how to avoid them.
Stay informed about what’s going on with the stocks you’ve bought with margin. If you think your stocks may take a tumble, you might thinking about selling them, or depositing more cash into your account to prevent getting into a margin call.
Check out your Margin Health in the Account Summary section of your app. Here you’ll find how much value you can afford to lose before you enter a margin call. You want this number to stay positive–the bigger the better!
Look out for updates from us when you’re getting close to a margin call. You’ll receive a card in your app, a notification on your mobile home screen, and an email when you’re approaching a margin call.
What do I do if I get a margin call?
You can deposit additional funds to increase your account value above the margin maintenance. This will allow you to keep your positions.
You can sell some of your shares. The proceeds from the sales will help cover your margin call. This will allow you to avoid depositing additional funds.

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margin calls happen when the value of underlying stocks in your account fall, causing the account’s value to fall below your margin maintenance. if you get a margin call, you will have three days to bring your account value back up to your margin maintenance.
we’ll also send updates if your account happens to get close to the margin maintenance.
how do i avoid a margin call?
margin calls are no fun, so we’re happy to give you some tips on how to avoid them.
stay informed about what’s going on with the stocks you’ve bought with margin. if you think your stocks may take a tumble, you might thinking about selling them, or depositing more cash into your account to prevent getting into a margin call.
check out your margin health in the account summary section of your app. here you’ll find how much value you can afford to lose before you enter a margin call. you want this number to stay positive–the bigger the better!
look out for updates from us when you’re getting close to a margin call. you’ll receive a card in your app, a notification on your mobile home screen, and an email when you’re approaching a margin call.
what do i do if i get a margin call?
you can deposit additional funds to increase your account value above the margin maintenance. this will allow you to keep your positions.
you can sell some of your shares. the proceeds from the sales will help cover your margin call. this will allow you to avoid depositing additional funds.