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In the fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape of environmental consciousness, Busch Systems stands out as a beacon of innovation and commitment to sustainability. As a leading provider of customizable recycling bins and waste containers, Busch Systems has carved a niche for itself in the global market. This article delves into the core values of Busch Systems, exploring their dedication to environmental impact, recycling best practices, and cutting-edge waste management solutions.
Busch Systems: A Certified B Corp Leading the Way
At the heart of Busch Systems’ mission is a commitment to sustainability that goes beyond mere lip service. The company proudly holds the coveted status of a Certified B Corporation, a testament to their dedication to social and environmental responsibility. This certification underscores Busch Systems’ role as a pioneer in integrating profit with purpose, setting a benchmark for businesses worldwide. By aligning their values with a higher standard, Busch Systems aims to inspire others to follow suit in the journey towards a greener and more sustainable future.
Environmental Impact: Beyond Numbers
One of the key focal points of Busch Systems’ ethos is the profound environmental impact of their products. In an era where climate change is at the forefront of global concerns, the significance of responsible waste management cannot be overstated. Busch Systems goes above and beyond by not only providing products that meet industry standards but by actively seeking ways to reduce their ecological footprint. This section explores the life cycle of Busch Systems’ products, shedding light on how each step is meticulously designed with environmental conservation in mind.
Recycling Best Practices: Guiding Industries Towards Sustainability
For organizations and industries seeking to adopt best practices in recycling, Busch Systems emerges as a guiding light. The article navigates through the intricacies of effective recycling, showcasing Busch Systems’ educational initiatives and resources. From comprehensive guides to user-friendly materials, the company empowers its clients with the knowledge needed to navigate the complex world of waste management successfully. By promoting awareness and understanding, Busch Systems not only sells products but actively contributes to building a culture of sustainability.
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While rooted in Canada, Busch Systems’ impact extends far beyond national borders. This section explores how the company’s global perspective has shaped its approach to sustainability. Through partnerships, collaborations, and a commitment to understanding diverse cultural nuances, Busch Systems has become a global player in the quest for a waste-free world. By fostering connections and sharing best practices internationally, the company exemplifies how a shared commitment to sustainability can transcend geographical boundaries.
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When it comes to being productive, a good pen and a good notebook are essential tools. I’ve been through quite a lot of pens and notebooks to try and find the best ones possible.
Today we are going to look at the best notebook for journaling, whether it be bullet journaling or just straight up writing things down. No matter how you keep a journal, these are the go to notebooks.
Finding the Best Notebook for Journaling
When it comes to finding the best notebook for journaling there are a couple of things to think about, and they really all have to do with the paper inside the notebook.
Before you pick the best notebook for your journal, be sure to think about:
How many pages you want.
The thickness and feel of the paper.
Do you want a blank page, lines, dots, or grids?
Binding of the paper.
Size of the notebook.
These are all important decision points.
The number of pages is important to decide how long you want to use the notebook for. If you are looking for a bullet journal notebook to last you throughout the year, or want to use a page a day to record your thoughts, teh number of pages is an important consideration.
Don’t worry, we’ll tell you how many pages are in each and every notebook.
The thickness and feel of the paper is very important, depending on what kind of writer you are. In our guide to to pens for thin paper, we talk about pens that work great on thinner papers. Thinner paper is key for a notebook with lots of pages!
We will call out if the paper is thin in our reccomendations.
The feel of the paper goes along with the thickness. Each and every notebook for journaling we recommend is going to write as smooth as butter.
I have been using paper and pen for a long time to journal and be productive, and there’s nothing like something that feels nice to write on. These won’t be the scratchy notebooks you are used to from grade school!
We can’t is the format of the paper as well. Do you want completely unlined paper? Dots? Grids? Lines? The options are endless, and we will make sure to tell you what format each notebook comes in to help you find the perfect one.
Next is the way the notebook is bound. You won’t find any wire in this list, since we want our journals to stick around for a long time.
The last thing to think about is the size of the notebook. Are you looking for something small to bring with you everywhere, or are you looking for something bigger that you will use at your desk? We will recommend notebooks in all sorts of sizes to help you find the perfect one.
A good notebook is an essential too to being productive and journaling.
Now onto our favorites!
The Best Notebook for Journaling
When it comes to journaling, whether it be a bullet journal or simply writing down thoughts and plans, a good notebook is essential.
We are going to show you some of the best notebooks for journaling out there, along with the important features and options availabe in each and every notebook.
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STALOGY notebooks are one of my go to for journaling. They are great to consider if you want a high page count. They are designed to last 356 days or 180 days, and come in a wide variety of sizes: A6 (4.1" x 5.8"), B6 (4.9" x 6.9"), A5 (5.8" x 8.3"), and B5 (6.9" x 9.8").
The STALOGY notebooks for journaling are unique in a number of ways. First each and every page has an index that allows you to circle the date. This is handy even if you do not end up using it every day, or use it as a periodic journal.
Next is the paper. STALOGY notebooks feature a thin smooth paper with very very light gridlines, making it ideal for each and every purpose.
LEUCHTTURM1917 is best known for their thick and creamy paper. While there are a couple sizes available, the most available options come with their A5 size (5.83" x 8.27"), and this is what LEUCHTTURM1917 is best known for.
These notebooks for journals come in either blank/plain, dotted, lined, or grid pages.
They come with an ample 249 pages, and in almost every color under the sun.
Buckle up, becuase there are a ton of uptions when it comes to Moleskine notebooks for journaling.
First of all, they are available in dotted, plain/blank, lined, or grid like many other notebooks. The paper is smooth, creamy, and an all around wonderful texture. It can bleed through though, so don't miss our pens for thin paper.
They are also available in a wide array of sizes such as:
Classic or Pocket - 3.5" x 5.5" - 192 Pages Medium - 4.5" x 7" - 192 Pages Large - 5" x 8.25" - 240 Pages XL - 7.5" x 9.5" - 192 Pages XXL - 8.5" x 11" - 192 Pages
Because of the wide variety of sizes, they are great for just about any purpose, and especially great if you really like to go all out with your bullet journal layouts.
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TEDxUCLA 2015: Beyond the Box
The mysterious origins of gut feelings
Hello. Anybody who has watched Magnus Walker’s TED talk on gut feelings realizes that this is a hard act to follow. However, I do want to start with my presentation with a personal story that illustrates the power of gut feelings that all of you probably have experienced yourself.
Up to the age of 17, I worked in my parent’s confectionery store, and that business had been in the family for six generations. I made pastries and cakes for all joyous, all kinds of joyous occasions, but I particularly enjoyed making fancy chocolates of all tastes, shapes, and forms.
I started to associate the sweet aromas of chocolate and vanilla and other ingredients with the seasons and with major holidays, without realizing, without conscious awareness that I was laying the blueprints for my future career, studying the complex interactions between food, the mind, and the gut.
I’m sure that most of you have made many gut-based decisions in your own lives and that you’ve used the expression “gut feelings” casually in many social conversations. And you’re not alone. World leaders, military commanders, rock stars, Magnus Walker, and millions of other ordinary people have used the same mechanism to make fundamental decisions about their life.
When it was time to make a decision about college, I agonized over this, over the decision to become the seventh generation leading the family business or embark on a career in science or medicine. After spending months of creating long plus and minus lists and listening to friends and family members, I finally started listening to my gut feelings and, to the great disappointment of my father, decided against the family tradition.
Several years later, after finishing medical school, I made another gut, fundamental gut-based decision, which made me abandon a secure faculty position at a Munich university hospital for an open-ended future as a scientist, as a junior scientist in a famous research center at UCLA that at the time was a magnet attracting research from all around the world, studying the emerging signs of signaling molecules from the GI tract.
During the first few days when I arrived at my new job, I realized this was light years away. The activities I was doing — isolating, purifying, and testing molecules from vast amounts of pig intestines that we had to collect in the slaughterhouse in the morning — it was light years away from the charm of working in the chocolate business back home.
However, after a few months, I did realize that this was actually a very fascinating topic, because at the same time reports appeared in the literature that the identical molecules that we isolated from the gut were also found in the brain, as well as in many animals and plants, and yes, they were also used by microbes to communicate with each other.
At the time we didn’t really pay much attention to this last example. It was considered to be an oddity. I wouldn’t have imagined in my wildest dreams that I would stand up here 35 years later and talk to you about this revolutionary concept that the microbes now gut, using the gut brain communication system, is able to influence your emotions, influence the gut feelings, and may play a significant role even in your brain health.
A few years ago, up to a few years ago, if you had asked any scientist what he would, he or she would consider the most sophisticated example of how a microbe can influence mammalian behavior, they’ll probably use the example of Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that, like most parasites, require two hosts for successful reproduction. The cat and the mouse, the cat’s intestine being essential because it’s the only place where this organism can reproduce.
Now here comes the remarkable intelligence, the reason I bring up this example, the remarkable intelligence of this organism. In order to optimize the chances for the Toxoplasma cysts getting to the cat’s intestine for reproduction, the organism is able to get into the brain of the mouse and change the inborn fear of cats into a fatal sexual attraction towards the cat. So even the mere smell of cat urine will attract the cat, greatly enhancing the chances that it ends up ultimately in the G.I. tract of the cat.
Now when NPR picks up a topic and airs it on the Morning Edition, you know it’s got to be something of significant importance and interest to a large public. This happened about two years ago when the story aired about the, when the first story aired on NPR about the wondrous interactions between the gut microbes, or normal gut microbes, not the parasites, that can influence our behavior and our emotions 24 hours a day from the day we were born to the time that we die.
Most of these experiments, unfortunately, we only performed in rats and mice. So at that time, there was really no evidence that this would have a counterpart in humans. This is particularly remarkable because we have 100 trillion of these microorganisms in our GI tract, ten times more than human cells in the entire body and 100 times more than brain cells you have in our brain.
So one of the questions that comes up immediately, I mean, how did these microbes living in a gut in this vast universe, internal universe, how did they communicate with the brain? Let me give you a couple of examples of how we think that this may be working and then get into the details of the mechanisms.
So some of these experiments that were reported several years ago, people would have considered the imaginations of a mad scientist. So let me get to the first example. So when stool samples were taken from a genetically timid introvert mouse and transplanted into the colon of an outgoing extrovert mouse strain, these mice became just as timid as the ones that where the stool sample came from. Obviously, the stool sample contains the gut microbes.
So a second example, equally remarkable and pretty close to home, is that a genetically altered mouse strain that is obese because it’s overconsuming food, when it was transplanted into lean mice without any of their own bacteria, so-called germ-free mice, these mice also started to gain weight all of a sudden. And the majority of that weight gain was due to the voracious appetite, suggesting that something the microbes, that somehow the microbes were able to get into the mouse appetite center, the hypothalamus, mess it up and shut off the control mechanisms that normally stop the food intake.
So coming back to the question, how can these microbes that live in the gut, this sort of ugly environment, how would they get to the super clean, to a clean supercomputer, the brain, and make these phenomenal changes?
So you probably, most of you probably think about the gastrointestinal tract as this old-fashioned factory, a model from the early industrial age that would process many processed food and is and being concerned about calories and nutrients getting into your system.
You probably have not heard about the change in the conceptualization that we have of the GI tract as probably the most sophisticated information-gathering organ, paling really the NSA, that collects information at the gut level and sends it to the brain 24 hours a day, every millisecond, even when you sleep.
Now, just let me explain to a few examples that illustrates how the system does that. So our gut has its own nervous system, the second brain, 50 million neurons, the same size if you put them all together as your spinal cord, 20 different type of sensory cells and hundreds of receptors that are specific for specific kinds of molecules that either come from the microbes or from food components.
The gut also has the largest component of your entire immune system, and it’s basically acting there very closely adjacent to the lumina of the gut and influencing your entire immune response.
And finally, there is about 20 specific cells containing hormones, different kind of hormones or chemical messengers that play a role in a wide range of functions, from appetite control to craving and, as we’ll see, some other very intriguing functions as well.
So all these cells in the gut, what they have in common is they’re all connected to the brain. They’re signaling to the brain all the time. This vast amount of information is processed by the brain and influences many of our baseline functions such as background emotions and how we feel in the morning when we wake up.
Now here comes the interesting part of it, the most interesting part. There’s just a very thin layer, less than an entire cell, and sometimes that layer is even permeable if you have a leaky gut. So most of you have heard about this and heard the alarms go up. This tiny layer separates these trillions of bacteria humming around inside of you, and interacting with, via these various sensory mechanisms, with these cells that I just mentioned to you.
So it seems, so one of the questions is why do we have this complicated communication system between the gut and the brain? One plausible explanation is it’s there primarily for the reason to transmit this phenomenal wisdom that’s contained in our trillions of microbes back to the brain. And as we know, the brain is not just sitting there but the brain send signals back to the gut level as well, which I’ll show you in just a minute.
Now let me highlight this, these communication channels in one example. Serotonin, probably most of you have heard about serotonin, because it’s the target of antidepressant drugs. Serotonin reuptake inhibitors that most psychiatrists still today believe act primarily on the brain.
However, in reality, only 5 percent of the total body serotonin is actually at the brain level. 95 percent is stored in these endocrine cells within your gut, separated less than a millimeter from trillions of bacteria and food components that can influence both the production, but also the signaling of these molecules to the, to the brain.
It’s interesting that serotonin is not just contained in our body, but it’s one of those universal messenger molecules. It is in dark chocolate. It’s contained in the peels of a banana in very high concentration, and also the microbes have the ability to produce their own serotonin precursors that can be taken up by these cells.
So I mentioned a second ago that the brain just doesn’t sit there receiving this terabyte amount of information every millisecond. It can also respond and influence these cells, releasing serotonin or other stress mediators such as norepinephrine, into the gut lumen in response to a stimulus, to a stressor, to an emotional state.
Now, why would it do, what would these serotonin or the norepinephrine do inside the gut? Well, it interacts with receptors that these microbes have, very similar to our own receptors. And essentially the brain can stress out your gut bacteria. It’s also been speculated that an alteration in the serotonin system could lead to a negative influence on the emotions based on unhappy microbes that stimulate an abnormal amount of this messenger.
So one of the questions have been how did the microbes figure out how to communicate with us? This is an interesting question. Is it that the microbes learn these neurotransmitters from us, the design, or did we pick up this information from the microbes?
If you look at evolution, microbes have inhabited it, have inhabited planet Earth for close to four billion years. This was a lot of time to learn to communicate with each other. It primarily was a time for communication and the, the optimization of communication between multicellular organisms.
Only 500 million years ago, one of these guys started, came up with the idea it might actually be beneficial to live inside the GI tract of one of the most primitive marine mammals, the hydra. This turned out to be so successful, this symbiotic relationship, because the microbes in the gut got free rent, got free transport through the vastness of the ocean, and the hosts got substances that it by itself could not produce.
It was so successful that it was adopted over the next several hundred million years by all the animals, species in the world. About a million years ago, we as humans took on this communication system and the bacteria. And if you look around, from these two ants to cockroaches and any other animal, has the same system. So this is something universal, not really unique to us humans.
So until recently, and I mentioned this in the beginning, the only data that we had on this brain-gut, gut-microbiome-brain communication was really based on very spectacular animal experiments. And it was remarkable that not a single study had dealt with the question, is there a human counterpart to this communication?
So we decided to do a study, a very simple experiment where we took very fit, young healthy women, a probiotic cocktail containing yogurt for four weeks. And we looked at their brain responses to emotional stimuli. And to our amazement, the study showed that there was actually a decreased responsiveness to these stimuli in these healthy women.
Well, before you throw away your Valium or stop your early morning meditation, you have to realize these were completely healthy individuals and we did not see any effect on their emotional makeup, just the response at the brain level was decreased.
In a follow-up study, we ask another intriguing question, possibly more interesting, is the correlation between the organizational, like the signatures of these microbes in your gut, and the architecture of your brain, so the brain structure. And again, we found that there was a correlation of the white matter tracts that connect different parts of your brain with the pattern that these individuals had in their gut microbial composition.
So one plausible explanation could be that this is actually something that formed early on in life because we have our microbes from the day we’re born and possibly even before that in our intestines.
And there’s a few unique things about the early life phase. We get these microbes when we pass, when an infant passes through the vaginal canal during the natural delivery to first inoculation, but then there’s also later influences of early life in terms of diet and hygiene that would influence the composition.
The composition is unstable in the first few years of life, so anything that happens there is a fundamental effect on the later lifelong trajectory of this programing. The same thing is true about the brain. The brain is actually 15 years of development so both are a work in progress during the first three years.
Now I had a unique opportunity to look at an aspect of this early-life programming that only became relevant to the microbiome much later, actually just a couple of years ago, when a paper appeared that Native Americans living in the jungle of the Orinoco, the headwaters of the Orinoco, had a very unique composition of the microbes, the infants. So even before dietary differences between North America, infants in North America and infants living in the jungle, so all were nurtured by only breast milk.
So one unique thing about this, one of the most remarkable experiments for me during that time, was one night I left this village from the hammock that we were staying and went down into the jungle. It was a moonlit night. Quiet. And I saw this woman squatting over a banana leaf and deliver to her baby onto this banana leaf only surrounded by these invisible billions of microorganisms that inhabit this natural environment.
This is only a speculation, but I think we can assume that many of the programming, many of the trajectories that our microbiome takes and the influence it has on the brain starts very early, and it’s illustrated by these natives living a hunter-gatherer, prehistoric lifestyle, have very different microbiomes even later in life that something may be going on here.
So let me just close with, with one example, with one practical implication of this. So there have been a dramatic increase in diseases such as autism, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease in the last 50 years. At the same time, we have noticed a dramatic change in our diet, particularly in the way food is produced and processed and in the use of antibiotics.
Is it possible that these influences, by influencing the gut microbiome, and all of these disorders have been identified recently to have a component of altered gut microbiota and altered brain-gut interactions, is it possible that these changes in our diet have actually led to this, this dramatic increase in, in these diseases in addition to many others like obesity?
So let me close with the thought, a better understanding. This obviously all has vast implications. A better understanding of the complex interactions and these universal, just universal connectedness of our gut microbiome with the world around us, with the food we eat, the way we are born, the way our food is processed.
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By PNA and Roy C. Mabasa
The Filipina domestic worker in Saudi Arabia who was scalded with boiling water four years ago is scheduled to arrive in the country today after a four-year legal battle with her employer, the Department of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday.
Pahima Alagasi would depart for Manila last night after the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh secured the assistance of Saudi authorities in clearing her exit from the Gulf state, said the DFA.
Alagasi left the country in March 2014 and served as a household service worker in Riyadh. Two months later, she sought refuge at the embassy after she was hospitalized with serious burns that she claimed she sustained after the mother of her employer poured boiling water on her back.
The Embassy assisted Alagasi, a separated mother of two from Pikit, North Cotabato, in filing a case of maltreatment against the mother of her employer. However, this was dismissed after she failed to prove her accusation.
The overseas Filipino worker has been staying at the Embassy’s Bahay Kalinga shelter since then and could not return to the Philippines after her employer filed a counter case against her.
Philippine Ambassador to Riyadh Adnan Alonto cited the critical role of Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz Bin Saud Bin Naif who approved her final exit from the kingdom.
“Pahima’s return would not have been possible without the help of Prince Abdulaziz and we would like to express our profound gratitude to him for his magnanimous gesture,” said Alonto, who would be accompanying Alagasi on her flight to Manila.
The envoy said it was Saudi Deputy Interior Minister Nasser Al-Daood who informed him during a meeting last Sunday that Alagasi could now return to the Philippines.
During that meeting, Al-Daood also turned over to Alagasi two months worth of unpaid salaries from her employer.
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Polar Bear Camp
The “Polar Bear Tennis Camp” is our fun winter-time junior tennis camp for all levels.
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- Session I – December 19-21, 2015
- Session II – December 26-28, 2015
Times & Cost:
- Full Polar Bear Camp 10:00 am to 2:00 pm $90.00
- Polar Bear Future Stars 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm $40.00
- For the Sunday sessions of each week we will meet from 1pm – 5pm.
During this time period the weather can become pretty chilly so campers are advised to dress accordingly and preferably in layers. The camp is a fun time and we usually will serve hot chocolate or apple cider for the kids. We break for lunch and players can bring whatever they want to eat from home. Campers who make it thru an entire session get a green t-shirt!
The camp is geared to all levels of play, from the novice looking for basic instruction to the experienced tournament players wanting to sharpen their skills. Beginning players are welcome and advanced players are encouraged to use the camp to keep their games sharp and get ready for important holiday tournaments. Our “Tournament Camp” portion of The Polar Bear Camp can be used as an intense drill and practice session in order to get players ready for the Holiday Nationals or other tournaments. | <urn:uuid:918a4c04-63eb-4a81-8e72-3fceeb8acf53> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://tennisdynamics.net/programs/polar-bear-camp/ | 2024-04-18T14:35:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.940649 | 307 |
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One of the most highly anticipated events of the decade comes on December 21st, the auspicious date stands out as a strong day due to both the Winter Solstice and a very rare alignment occurring this year known as the Grand Conjunction in Aquarius.
This rare planetary connection is incredibly powerful, and if you know anything about astrology and spirituality, you’ve probably heard it talked about with great excitement in certain circles.
The Great Conjunction refers to the alignment of the planets Jupiter and Saturn, which will meet for the first time since 2000 and in the closest alignment since the year 1623, (almost 400 years ago).
The Great Conjunction symbolizes a great change for humanity. It represents the beginning of a significant shift in our collective worldview. The conjunction does not happen every few decades; however this particular alignment we are anticipating on December 21st has led to an even greater and more dramatic change for our planet.
This is because for the last two centuries, Jupiter and Saturn have been meeting only in earth signs, but this year, they will meet in the air sign of Aquarius.
These planets will also be aligning at zero degrees of Aquarius, which is important because zero symbolizes endless potential infinite possibilities. This represents a major energy shift for all of us, individually, and as a collective.
The fact that Jupiter and Saturn are aligning in Aquarius represents the beginning of a new era of higher consciousness and limitless possibilities – The Age of Aquarius.
Why is this so important?
The Age of Aquarius is the highly anticipated heart-centered era of greater harmony, peace and higher frequencies.
Our worldview is changing, also society, and the way we all choose to approach our lives. The Aquarian age is about abundance, community and love for humanity as opposed to Earth energy which is much more focused on material possessions and comes from a more self-centered point of view.
Under the air energy of Aquarius, we will be more community focused and revolutionary. We will look at smaller organizations and support more local small scale businesses as opposed to large organisations, helping local communities to thrive.
When we have balance, we can focus more on what benefits the collective, seeing how we are all part of the Universe and connected as one human race, rather than focusing purely on our own needs. We can come together to create a peaceful, loving and compassionate world.
The fact that this conjunction takes place on the day of the Winter Solstice is also important.
As December 21st will be the shortest day and longest night of the year, this symbolizes the beginning of a ‘return to the light’ once it ends, and we begin the cycle of longer days and shorter nights towards the summer solstice.
How does this apply to you and your own life?
You can clear the energies of this powerful event in your own life in the following ways.
- Think about where you might be too attached or driven by material objects and possessions.
- Where in your own life can you become more heart-centered?
- Reevaluate your goals and keep your energetic vibrational frequency high.
The best thing you can do to prepare for this momentous event and the years that follow is to bring yourself as best you can into spiritual alignment.
Now is the time to remember the power of your thoughts and be aware of where your energy is flowing from.
Your thoughts are seeds; it is time to become very aware of what seed you are planting.
This is not about great effort or attempts to manifest, but more about bringing yourself into a state of pure energetic alignment so that you can authentically and naturally manifest your reality from that high vibration.
Aligning yourself is easier said than done! It is a process and it requires your willingness to surrender and love yourself through it as you step into your true and authentic power.
You don’t have to “try” to be positive or force yourself to create your reality. You simply have to be true to yourself, listen to your higher self and naturally let your vibration rise along with the high frequencies generated by the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn.
If each of us concentrates on aligning ourselves, we can contribute to the whole as a collective.
We can help bring higher frequencies into the planet and raise consciousness, through our emotional states. If we are vibrating with love, joy, passion, appreciation and happiness, this high energy can contribute to the frequency of the entire planet!
Our own energies are higher, brighter and more powerful as is the energy around us.
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This boozy irish cream chai latte is the perfect marriage of warm and cozy flavors. Top it with whipped cream, cinnamon and homemade chocolate sauce if you are feeling extra indulgent.
My all time favorite drink to get while we are out and about is a chai latte with extra whipped cream and lots of cinnamon on top. It just screams winter to me and makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Well this boozy irish cream chai latte literally will make you warm and fuzzy inside! We paired a shot of whiskey and a shot of irish cream with our drink base to bump up the warming sensations.
If you have been around here for long you know we are all about the kale salad, avocado toast breakfasts and making stir fry sauces out of real ingredients for our family. You also know that we aren’t afraid to break out the pie and cocktails and pour chocolate over everything. It’s all about balance in our house.
Let’s talk about this chocolate sauce now shall we? It’s creamy and rich and most importantly is literally just chocolate chips melted with some heavy cream. Super easy and fast. Pop the whole thing in the microwave and stir every 30 seconds until it is smooth. You can add a tablespoon of butter if you are feeling it but totally not required.
Now you certainly don’t technically HAVE to pour chocolate sauce on this for it to be delicious. It’s fantastic with the whipped cream and dusting of cinnamon and nutmeg. But…in the name of balance my day needed extra booze and more chocolate in it. You do what’s right for you 🙂
This Irish cream chai latte would be such a perfect drink to make for a holiday party this Christmas season! Pop it in a slow cooker on warm and set out bowls of whipped cream, shakers of cinnamon and nutmeg and of course a little bowl or squeeze bottle of chocolate sauce. Then everyone can fix themselves their perfect version of this drink! Cheers!
Boozy Irish Cream Chai Latte Recipe
- 1/4 cup chai concentrate
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4-1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 ounces whiskey
- 1 1/2 ounces irish cream
For Homemade Chocolate Sauce:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- whipped cream
- ground nutmeg
- ground cinnamon
- Mix drink ingredients together. Warm gently in small saucepan over medium heat.
To Make Homemade Chocolate Sauce:
- Place chocolate chips and cream in a small bowl and microwave in 10-30 second increments (depending on strength of your microwave).
- Whisk between sessions vigorously until sauce is melted and smooth. You could also use a double boiler.
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Emma has the sort of dynamic personality that radiates warmth even through a Zoom screen. She is the Senior Corporate Marketing Officer but has worked in various departments since joining the University of Bradford in 2013, amassing some great memories and experiences over the years.
How would you describe your role in a couple of sentences?
I’m quite new in this role as Senior Corporate Marketing Officer, it’s split half and half between corporate and commercial marketing.
The corporate element encompasses supporting our vision and values and making sure that comes through with everything we do like Shirley Congdon’s speeches, for example. The commercial marketing side of the role includes things like supporting the gym, nursery, and all other commercial outlets to improve their reputation, presence, and profit.
I’ve actually been at the university since 2013 so have done a few roles including Alumni & Development, Press, Engineering & Informatics, Advertising and Campaigns. I’ve got quite a broad view of the university! I’ve always had a passion for brand and campaigns. It’s an interesting product that we’re communicating with many different facets to it so it’s still a massive change even moving around the same organisation.
How has the lockdown affected you & your work?
It has been a big change for me, I’m a very sociable person. I often find new projects by having open conversations with people around the office and finding out what they’re working on and find new angles on things.
At the beginning, I felt a bit like a lost part but when I realised, I was having the same conversations with the same people all the time, I decided I had to make a more considered effort to chat to people I hadn’t spoken to in a while. Since then, I’ve found it has felt more collaborative again.
What exciting projects are you working on right now?
We have rebranded Unique Fitness which is the gym, and we’re finishing the roll out of that at the minute which is exciting for me because I love branding.
In December, we launched the ‘Emergency COVID-19 Student Hardship Fund’. We’ve got big hopes for this because a lot of our students come from poorer socio-economic backgrounds which means they are less able to rely on their parents for support, they’re more reliant on jobs which may not be available right now and their parents might be in a similar situation. A lot of us had part-time jobs alongside our studies but 0-hour and low hour contracts that students normally get working in shops, bars and restaurants are just not available at the moment.
It’s an important campaign and it’s always great to know that your work has real-world impact, and it matters. I’ve been supporting the development team with this project so definitely can’t claim credit for that, I’ve just facilitated it.
A highlight of your time on campus/ in role so far?
I think one of the highlights is definitely being part of the graduation ceremonies. It’s sad that we’re not having physical ceremonies this year but the team have done a really good job with putting on a virtual celebration. Another is the Team Bradford Tournament. It’s just the best team building experience. I always love that we get to mix with students because it’s important to keep us all connected as they’re at heart of what we do and those spontaneous conversations often propel a lot of my work for the rest of the year. Also, about five years ago, I met Darth Vader on campus! It’s not every day that you get to walk around with Stormtroopers and Darth Vader, that was cool.
A funny/ embarrassing story from your time on campus?
Let me think, I can only think of the tug of war at the end of the Team Bradford Tournament. It’s the big finale for all the teams. I can be quite competitive and stubborn and like to think of myself as strong, but we had poorly resourced our team for this round! We’d used our strongest people in the game before so they needed a rest which left us weaker folk to do it so we unsurprisingly went flying down the field. A photographer managed to capture the moment and it was not a pretty look!
A surprising/interesting fact about yourself?
I was born in Ceuta, in Spanish Africa. It’s at the most Northern Point of Africa, just below Gibraltar. My parents were travelling at the time in a sort of hippie convoy of buses when I was born!
What inspires you?
I think the idea that you can always do better. It can be a negative if you beat yourself up about it but I never get to a point when I’m 100% done, I’m constantly looking to do better. I’m also very lucky because I’m most inspired by the good, inspiring and warm people around me.
If you could give a piece of advice to your younger self, what would that be?
Just to have more confidence and believe in yourself. Stress less about the smaller things. The most successful people in the world are less concerned with that and filled with self-belief.
If you could time travel 100 years, would you go into the past or the future? And why?
With the last five years we’ve had in terms of the political situation around the world, I would go to the past. First of all, it’s risk-averse but also, I’d like to see animals and bits of nature that we’ve since destroyed.
What are you fearful of in the future and what are you hopeful for?
It’s probably the widening divide between the socio-economic cultures around the world; the poor are getting poorer and rich are getting richer. That widening gap is what worries me. Especially this horrible trend you see on social media of people being proud of their massively imbalanced way of life and flaunting when there are so many people struggling in the world. And, the polarisation of different political opinions and everything that comes with that divide. I think that influences how there’s an echo chamber issue where we become more polarised and less capable of listening to others’ opinions. That’s what we need to overcome.
I’m hopeful that younger generations are more aware, more switched on about the dangers of echo chambers and judging others. They’re more socially aware and I hope in the future there will be more acceptance and diversity. I think it’s happening and that’s positive.
What question are you never asked that you wish you were?
‘Do you want a Pepe’s?’ which is the take-away from across the office (lots of laughter). They do chicken and peri-peri fries, it’s very nice. In fact, it’s my first time being in the office in a long time so I’ve had some today to celebrate.
If you enjoyed getting to know Emma, you will love the rest of the ‘This is Us’ series. Check out my previous chats with Neema and Leanne and stay tuned for more coming soon!
‘This is Us: University of Bradford” is an explorative blog series with the aim of shining a light on the people that make up our vibrant university campus community, where Theatre in the Mill is located. Through these blogs, you will get to know a little more about the humans behind the institution; their stories, hopes and aspirations.
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Ayckbourn's Take on Marital Infidelity and Confusion!
“It’s better than nothing. The older you get, the better it is and the bigger the nothing. “
Alan Ayckbourn has never tired of the puzzle of playwriting, setting plays together and showing differing sides of the interaction. He will set himself intricate tasks which may also be complex for the actors to play. The Norman Conquests (1973) were in three parts and we saw the same event from three differing perspectives. In House and Garden (1999) seen at the National Theatre in two different theatres in 2000, simultaneous events played at the same time and actors ran between theatres to make their entrance.
Here at the riverside antique watermill in Sonning, Berkshire is one of Ayckbourn’s earliest plays How the Other Half Loves to feature parallel events happening on stage simultaneously. The set by Michael Holt reflects two dining room/living rooms where the cast of six play as if they can only see people in the one house. Telephones which sit side by side, one a 1960s Trim-phone and the other more conventional, are used to phone the other house. It sounds complicated but the excellent direction by Robin Herford is such that you will understand who belongs where and why quite quickly.
We open in the house of Frank Foster (Stuart Fox) who owns the company where all the men work. Fiona (Julia Hills) his much younger wife with redhead curls has erred twice, once by forgetting their wedding anniversary the day before and by staying out to the early hours without her husband. Facing a similar predicament but without a forgotten wedding anniversary is Bob Phillips (Damien Matthews) whose wife Theresa (Ruth Gibson) is coping with unseen baby Ben on her own. To cover up, Bob tells Theresa he was out late comforting his heretofore dull workmate William Featherstone (Ben Porter) about Ben’s wife’s suspected infidelity.
As Fiona has been trying to phone Bob as she is in the midst of an exciting affair, she hears of his subterfuge and uses a similar explanation to Frank by saying that she was out with the unadventurous Mary Featherstone (Emily Pithon) listening to Mary’s story of her unfaithful husband. Fiona has only met Mary and Will once before but Will is about to be promoted at work to the section where Frank is in charge and Bob also works. Got it? Well keep up!
The highlight of the developing farce is the dinner parties being held in each house on consecutive nights with the Fosters hosting one and the Phillips’s hosting the other and in both cases the Featherstones are the guests. Part of the preparation for this scene is the placing of a dining room table extension that does not fit or match between two sections that do match.
What follows is the hysterical scene where the Featherstones are in attendance at both, looking straight ahead to talk to the Phillips’s and like the crowd at some frantic tennis match looking to either side to listen to the Fosters. One of the repercussions of the tale telling is that Mary and Bill become much more interesting characters than their reality with Frank flirting wildly with a rather demure Mary. This scene must be a nightmare to direct but there is plenty to laugh out loud at.
This is such a fun evening in the theatre, on top of a delicious supper for the Mill at Sonning is a dining theatre, and we are witnessing expert stage craft from the cast, director and designer not to mention the playwright.
Ayckbourn’s magnificent oeuvre of plays is a comic delight at the Mill at Sonning and we can see that his Bedroom Farce is on the bill for August 2024 so we have more fine comedies to look forward to in this idyllic rural English setting.
How the Other Half Loves
Written by Alan Ayckbourn
Directed by Robin Herford
Director: Robin Herford
Set Designer: Michael Holt
Costume Designer: Natalie Titchener
Lighting Designer: Matthew Biss
Fight Director: JAlison de Burgh
Running Time: Two hours 30 minutes with an interval
Booking to 25th September 2023
The Mill at Sonning Theatre
Box Office: (0118) 969 8000
Reviewed by Lizzie Loveridge
at the Mill at Sonning
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Welcome to Grand Junction
Lavish luxury estate homes and a vibrant downtown scene
The biggest city in Western Colorado, Grand Junction is one of the best places to visit in the state. As you will see, it is also one of the best places to live in Colorado. It has come to be known as Colorado's wine country because the area has more than 20 local wineries.
Residential properties in Grand Junction include remodeled and upgraded homes built as early as 1930, newly constructed grand luxury estate homes, and lavish modern townhomes with countless comforts and amenities.
What to Love
- A master-planned community with newly built and under-construction homes
- Luxurious townhomes with premium upgrades
- More than 20 local wineries
- Elevated shopping and dining options
- Golf course communities
- An abundance of recreational space
The western slope city of Grand Junction is the county seat of Mesa County. Though it has the largest population of any western Colorado city, Grand Junction still has a decidedly small-town vibe.
The residents of this friendly and welcoming community enjoy a fit and active lifestyle. Grand Junction offers plenty of ways to maintain that lifestyle, including numerous trails for hiking and biking in the summer, and in the winter, there are snowshoeing trails and ski slopes.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
The Bin 707 Foodbar is a hip and trendy spot where you can enjoy elevated New American cuisine. At il Bistro Italiano you can enjoy an upscale eatery offering local wine selections and old-world Italian comfort food.
For a popular hang-out offering lite pub fare, The Rockslide Brewery and Restaurant is a great spot to enjoy local microbrewed beer. They have optional outdoor seating and two happy hours with sweet drink discounts.
Many of the shops and stores in Grand Junction are conveniently located in malls and shopping centers so that residents can run errands quickly and efficiently. At Mesa Mall, you can find familiar big-name department stores with the biggest designer brands. This is a fabulous retail therapy destination.
Enjoy a fun-filled trip the whole family will love at Bananas Fun Park. They offer bumper boats, mini golf, laser tag, go-karts, an inflatable playground, a splash park, and a cafe. Your family could spend hours here and not get bored.
Things to Do
If a golf enthusiast is in the family, you might consider a home in one of the fabulous golf course communities in Grand Junction. It does not get more convenient than walking out your door and onto the course. These communities also offer clubhouses, swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness centers, and more.
There are playgrounds and pocket parks across the community. Westlake Park and Eagle Rim Park have an assortment of ramps and rails for skateboarders and rollerskaters. Many of these parks also offer picnic areas, basketball courts, and sports fields.
The Colorado River State Park is a great place to enjoy a variety of activities like fishing or wildlife watching by the river, enjoying a picnic, or going for a hike.
Take in the natural beauty of red sandstone canyons and monoliths at the Colorado National Monument. Hiking trails offer many scenic spots and breathtaking panoramic landscape views.
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Fostering a Positive Workplace Culture.
In today’s fast-paced work environment, employee recognition and appreciation have become fundamental elements in creating a positive and productive workplace culture. Recognizing and appreciating employees not only boosts morale but also enhances engagement, loyalty, and performance. This blog explores the significance of employee recognition and appreciation and how they can be effectively implemented to benefit both employees and the organization.
Understanding the Importance of Recognition and Appreciation
Employee recognition is the acknowledgement of an individual’s or team’s hard work, dedication, and achievements at work. Appreciation, on the other hand, is expressing gratitude for an employee’s intrinsic value and contributions to the organization. The importance of these elements cannot be overstated:
- Enhanced Employee Morale: Regular recognition and appreciation make employees feel valued and respected, leading to higher morale.
- Increased Productivity and Motivation: Acknowledging employees’ efforts and achievements boosts their motivation, often leading to increased productivity.
- Improved Employee Retention: A workplace that consistently recognizes and appreciates its employees is more likely to retain them.
- Stronger Team Cohesion: Recognition and appreciation can foster a sense of belonging and strengthen team bonds.
Effective Strategies for Employee Recognition and Appreciation
Implementing effective recognition and appreciation strategies is crucial for their success:
- Timely and Specific Recognition: Recognition should be timely and specific to the achievement or behaviour being acknowledged.
- Diverse Forms of Recognition: Incorporating a variety of recognition forms, from verbal praise to formal awards, caters to different employee preferences.
- Peer-to-Peer Recognition Programs: Encouraging peer-to-peer recognition can enhance team dynamics and provide a more comprehensive appreciation system.
- Personalized Appreciation: Tailoring appreciation to fit the individual employee shows that the organization pays attention to their unique contributions and preferences.
Challenges in Implementing Recognition and Appreciation Initiatives
While the benefits are clear, there are challenges in implementing effective recognition and appreciation programs:
- Ensuring Fairness and Consistency: It’s important to ensure that recognition and appreciation are distributed fairly and consistently across the organization.
- Avoiding Superficial Gestures: Recognition and appreciation should be genuine and meaningful, rather than coming off as token or superficial gestures.
- Integrating with Organizational Culture: These initiatives should align with and reinforce the organization’s culture and values.
Best Practices for Meaningful Employee Recognition and Appreciation
Adopting best practices can help overcome these challenges:
- Leadership Involvement: Active participation and role modelling by leaders in recognition programs are crucial for their effectiveness.
- Regular and Ongoing Efforts: Recognition and appreciation should be an ongoing effort, not limited to annual or occasional events.
- Feedback and Adaptation: Regularly seeking feedback from employees on recognition and appreciation initiatives and adapting them accordingly can enhance their relevance and impact.
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Before delving into today’s captivating topic of discussion, The Science of Appearance: Men’s Fashion, Grooming, and Lifestyle, it is undeniably intriguing to explore the secrets behind the science of appearance, men’s fashion grooming, and lifestyle.
Discuss simple fashion and lifestyle concepts that are already known to almost everyone? Additionally, we will provide insights into why it is crucial and what it means to be well-dressed or possess a fashion sense.
We currently reside in an era of advanced technology, which has made life more convenient compared to the past. However, this era has also given rise to the science of appearance, men’s fashion, grooming, and lifestyle.
The Science of Men’s Fashion & Grooming
The study of men’s fashion, grooming, and lifestyle delves into the impact of societal norms and the science of attraction on men’s overall appearance.
- It examines how men can leverage their appearance to attract potential partners and how choices regarding style, grooming, and lifestyle can affect their overall health and well-being. It is universally acknowledged that our appearance holds significant importance. Throughout generations, people have employed various techniques to enhance their appearance, encompassing their attire and grooming practices.
- Despite its seemingly recent prominence, the science of presentation has been present for a considerable duration. Both men and women assign comparable importance to attractiveness, yet the nature of male value differs.
- Men often utilize their appearance as a means to demonstrate dominance, control, and authority, showcasing their strength, competence, and leadership abilities to others.
The science of Appearance, Men’s Fashion Grooming, and Lifestyle encompasses fundamental principles of fashion and lifestyle.
(A): Regular exercise is an excellent approach to maintaining a healthy body and looking great. Moreover, it brings forth the added benefits of enhancing your attire.
(B): Maintaining good posture also contributes to the well-being of your body.
(C): Cultivating healthy habits, such as regular exercise and a balanced diet, among others.
One’s attire holds paramount importance within the realm of this science. The type of shoes you wear should align with the style of your clothing. Your hairstyle and facial expression also play a significant role.
In ancient times, the mode of dress held little significance. However, in the 21st century, it carries immense weight and can offer insight into your character through your choices in fashion, grooming, and lifestyle.
Hence, in our society, the science of appearance, men’s fashion grooming, and lifestyle holds essential value, as individuals are evaluated based on their fashion sense and lifestyle choices.
Incorporate three fundamental aspects into your life and witness the growth of your appearance in fashion, grooming, and lifestyle:
A” Learn the art of men’s grooming.
B” Cultivate an elegant fashion style.
C” Maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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Labor’s proposals designed to “safeguard” Australian workers under the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) are a step in the right direction and are likely to break the impasse that has prevented the trade agreement passing through the Senate.
In essence, Labor has recommended the Migration Act 1958 be amended to address three areas of concern arising from the ChAFTA.
First, Labor proposes that labour market testing be required under legislation for investment facilitation arrangements. This is a positive reform as it will ensure the source of this requirement that employers advertise locally before recruiting Chinese workers is in legislation rather than policy.
Labor has also proposed useful accountability measures around investment facilitation arrangements (IFAs) such as requiring IFAs to be listed on a public register and ensuring employers adopt support plans for overseas workers.
Labor’s second proposal is around increasing the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) to $57,000 and ensuring it is indexed to inflation. In essence, the TSMIT is the base salary for all 457 visa workers. Labor is correct that the TSMIT helps protect temporary migrant workers from exploitation by ensuring they have the economic means to support themselves while in Australia and ensuring that the 457 visa program is only used for skilled jobs which tend to receive a higher pay than the TSMIT.
Labor’s third proposal seeks to require 457 visa holders in trade occupations to obtain the relevant trade and occupational licenses. This proposal goes some way to redressing the erosion of skills and safety contained in the removal of mandatory skills assessments by the ChAFTA’s side letter. Given their removal, it is vital that electrical workers from China and other countries are required to obtain a licence from their state regulatory body and that this requirement is enforced.
Another benefit of Labor’s proposal is the reversal of the onus of proof upon visa holders to present a licence to the Department of Immigration within 60 days, rather than the Department undertaking spot-checks and monitoring compliance.
Labor’s proposals: a verdict
The primary strength of Labor’s safeguard proposals is that they do not single out China or require renegotiation of the agreement. They offer some improvements on the status quo in terms of protecting local workers’ wages, conditions and job opportunities, and greater accountability and transparency around IFAs. Labor’s proposals are also pragmatic and moderate, making it highly likely the Government will accept them.
Nonetheless, in my opinion, even with Labor’s proposals, there are insufficient safeguards to protect Australian wages, conditions and job opportunities. In my report, I outline some key entry pathways where the ChAFTA allows Chinese workers to enter Australia without labour market testing.
Importantly, for two categories of workers, “contractual service suppliers” and “installers and servicers”, a genuine domestic skill shortage will not be required before an employer can access Chinese workers for these categories.
This means, in many jobs - such as electricians, plumbers, welders, engineers and nurses - Chinese workers can replace Australians in our labour market. Labor has not addressed this in its proposals and even though trade minister Andrew Robb repeatedly refers to the ChAFTA as “rolled gold”, this is one key weakness of the agreement for Australian workers that even the best rhetoric can’t hide.
Why is labour market testing important?
Although politically explosive here, the role and importance of labour market testing is not controversial internationally. The migration policies of the UK, Canada, Germany, Ireland and Austria each require some form of labour market testing which ensure that local workers have preferential access to jobs.
But Australia’s current model of employer-conducted labour market testing is only weakly enforced (if at all) by the Department of Immigration.
Under the current policy, businesses only need to post a single job vacancy on a business’s website, any other website or on a social media platform. Additionally, there is no minimum duration for the advertisement or a requirement of advertising. It seems a rather hollow victory for Labor to secure labour market testing for IFAs under the ChAFTA because the current approach inadequately protects local jobs.
There are other valid options. One would be for the Department to more stringently enforce the employer-conducted labour market testing requirement. A better option is for Australia to introduce a model of rigorous independent labour market testing similar to the UK, where an independent body assesses the skills and labour needs of the economy and devises a responsive occupational shortage list.
The OECD, a recent Senate inquiry and the Coalition Government’s independent review into the 457 visa all advocated Australia introduce independent labour market testing. All three reports recognised the importance of having an independent means of assessing whether an employer’s request to access temporary migrant labour is genuinely motivated by a skill or labour shortage.
Although Labor has not secured a proper victory on labour market testing in this term of parliament, it should be part of its policy platform for the next election. This should apply to Chinese ‘contractual service suppliers’ and ‘installers and servicers’ as well as other temporary migrant workers seeking to enter Australia in trade occupations.
What else should Labor have done?
Labor should also have pushed harder in terms of the accountability measures around IFAs. Labor’s proposal requires the public register for these IFAs to identify the employer’s name and the date the agreement was signed and comes into affect. But given the potential of IFAs to erode local wages, conditions and opportunities it is vital they be made publicly available.
Enterprise bargaining agreements are on the Fair Work Commission website. If Australian employers have to comply with this principle of full disclosure, surely Chinese employers seeking to operate within Australia using IFAs can do the same.
Because of the extreme politicisation of the debate around the ChAFTA, Labor was stuck between a rock and a hard place in seeking to develop proposals to improve the ChAFTA’s impact on Australian workers. While Labor’s proposals go some way to improving the situation, there is still more to do to ensure the ChAFTA does not erode Australian wages, jobs and opportunities. | <urn:uuid:20ac71b7-48e2-4127-baee-118e3fd7dbf1> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://theconversation.com/labors-worker-safeguards-will-break-the-chafta-deadlock-but-could-have-gone-further-49060 | 2024-04-18T14:50:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.941642 | 1,266 |
Martial arts require a good level of physical strength, but those who take up training need to develop an incredible amount of mental acuity, too.
Mental strength is so important to martial arts that researchers have found karate experts’ stronger punching force may be down to a better control of muscle movement in the brain, rather than increased muscular strength. Other studies have also found that children who practice Taekwondo improved in maths test scores, and behaviour.
Which leads to an interesting question – does taking part in martial arts cause the brain to develop better control, or do people with these brain characteristics choose to do martial arts? It is something that our team has been researching, with interesting results.
We’ve been specifically measuring attention to assess mental control, as previous research has suggested that mindfulness and exercise can both have beneficial effects on attention. You could argue that martial arts are a combination of both – active sports that involve aspects of meditation and mindfulness.
In our recently published study, we recruited 21 amateur adults who practice martial arts (karate, judo and taekwondo, among others) and 27 adults with no experience in the sports, to take part in an attention network test. This test assesses three different types of attention: alerting (maintaining a sense of alertness), orienting (the shifting of attention), and executive (involved in choosing the correct response when there’s conflicting information).
We were particularly interested in the alert network, which can reveal how vigilant a person is. If a person has a high alert score on this test, it would suggest that they are better able to respond to unpredictably timed targets than those with a low score.
While there are differences across each martial art in terms of their core philosophies, whether they’re more of a “fighting” martial art or more “meditative”, and their intensity, we did not discriminate about the type our participants took part in. Future research could compare the different types, but for this study we were more interested in general martial artists’ attention compared to non-martial artists’.
We invited the participants to our lab, and recorded details of their martial arts experience (including the type, how often they practice, and how many years they’ve been involved in the sport) before asking them to take part in the computer-based task. This involved participants seeing a row of five arrows, and having to respond to the direction of the central arrow by pressing a letter button on a keyboard (“c” for left-facing arrows, and “m” for right) as quickly as possible. In some trials, they were given a warning cue that told them the arrows would appear soon, and in others they weren’t.
Typically, in most martial arts training, there’s an element of sparring, which is a form of simulated fighting with a partner. One of the aims of this is that the partners will be attempting to remain focused and avoid their partner making contact. After all, nobody wants to be punched in the face. It is rare for a sparring opponent to give a clear warning of the exact timing of a punch so the defending partner needs to stay alert, or vigilant, at all times so that they are ready to dodge the hit.
During our research, the martial arts participants produced higher alert scores than our non-martial artists. This means that the martial artists responded to the arrows fastest, especially when they were not given a warning. This signifies that they have a greater level of vigilance, which could reflect stronger cognitive control.
We also looked at the effects of long-term martial arts practice, and found that alertness was better in the martial artists with the most amount of experience. Several of our participants who had more than nine years’ experience in the sport, showed the best alertness in our tests. This suggests that the longer a person sticks at martial arts, the bigger their reward. Taking this a step further, it appears that the effects of improved attention may be long lasting, rather than just a short boost after training.
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The Grasslands National Park is a national park located in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada, and close to the border of Montana. It is currently one of the 44 national parks in Canada grasslands, and the entire park covers an impressive area of 907 km2 (350 sq mi).
Grasslands is one of the busier national parks and receives over ten thousand visitors yearly. With numerous opportunities for wildlife viewing throughout the park, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The History of Grasslands National Park
The Grasslands National Park was established officially established in 1981 and was the result of a culmination of hard work and dedication to protect the unique grass, plants, and animals in the region.
On June 19, 1981, The Canadian Government and Saskatchewan Provincial party agreed to establish the Grasslands National Park. After months of negotiations, Park Canada purchased two separate ranches (a western section and an eastern section) from the local owners.
Thanks to the protection of Parks Canada, Grasslands National Park is now thriving. Visitors come from around the world to see the diverse ecosystem featuring grasslands, marshes, lakes, and badlands.
The park is also home to several different animals including pronghorn, bison, burrowing owls, and black-tailed prairie dogs.
Why Visiting Grasslands National Park?
The Grasslands National Park is a popular destination for hikers, birdwatchers, campers, and nature lovers.
Whether you’re looking to explore the great outdoors, take some stunning photographs, or learn about Canada’s history and wildlife, Grasslands National Park is the perfect destination.
Plan your visit to Grasslands National Park today.
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Playing any battle Royale game like Call Of Duty: Warzone is quite hard in the first week because everything looks quite complicated, but it doesn’t mean you cannot be best in the game. Therefore, once you make decision of playing gameplay of Call Of Duty: Warzone then it would be really best for you to focus on two important game mode such as Battle Royale and other Plunder. As far as Warzone hacks concern, so it will give you chance to located other players on the map and increase the chances of winning battle.
Last few minutes of the Battle Royale!
Final stretch of the match is that most important time of Call Of Duty: Warzone that is important to understand first. These last few minutes of the battle Royale match are mostly complicated and hectic, so here are some dedicated tips that are best for you to be best in battle –
- To commence with bottom circle collapse, so you should try your best to anticipate where the bottom of the circle collapse that will be in advance, which will automatically allow you to run lower rather than other player.
- During the final battle, player should simply carry a gas mask that can be really valuable because of the toxic game that can easily kill the players and along with gas mask you can survive better.
- Try to keep a killstreak handy and it can be really best for the people to use the warzone hack in order to stay always awake while the last few minutes of the battle.
- It is important to hide yourself as quickly as possible in the last zone, because if someone spots you first then he or she will not hesitate to kill you.
- Rifles can be also useful that can be best to stay always protected and it would be best for you to use the silence that will allow you to make the sound of the rifle silent, especially effective at the last moment.
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Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury has been a staple of the MCU since he first introduced himself to Tony Stark in 2008's Iron Man. In the years since he has formed the Avengers, witnessed the fall of SHIELD, and jetted off into space with SWORD, setting the stage for his cosmic role in Secret Invasion and The Marvels.
The Hollywood legend joined Brie Larson for 2019's Captain Marvel in a '90s prequel that explored the early days of his career and even revealed how he lost an eye to a cat-like Flerken. Projects such as Spider-Man: Far From Home, WandaVision and Ms. Marvel have since hinted at the troubled relationship between Carol Danvers and other characters.
Now, Jackson is set to reprise his role in The Marvels after his Secret Invasion. Just recently, fans were shocked to discover the Disney+ series has set course for an unprecedented four months of reshoots, but that isn't the only production Jackson will soon return to.
Nick Fury Actors Confirms The Marvels Reshoots
In a recent post on Instagram, Nick Fury actor Samuel L. Jackson confirmed he had begun work on the reshoots for The Marvels.
The MCU veteran shared a morning selfie with a caption referring to his return to work on the Captain Marvel sequel: "Rise & Grind, back in da box!! #themarvels"
Captain Marvel actress Brie Larson commented on the post with a series of emojis to show her excitement and affection.
Do Reshoots Spell Trouble for The Marvels?
Many MCU enthusiasts have become increasingly concerned when they hear the word "reshoots," often taking this as a sign of a troubled production. However, reshoots are commonplace in the production process and used to capture alternate camera angles, alter an actor's delivery, and occasionally change dialogue or story details.
Samuel L. Jackson's Secret Invasion Disney+ series was recently reported to have four months of reshoots scheduled to begin in mid-July. People were initially concerned by this news as MCU series usually take under six months to film from scratch, indicating major changes were planned for the reshoots.
Perhaps Jackson's involvement in The Marvels reshoots stems from whatever changes will be made to Secret Invasion. After all, the two projects will reportedly be closely connected, with many speculating the Disney+ series will lead directly into the Captain Marvel sequel.
There's no telling who else will be involved with The Marvels' reshoots, but perhaps Iman Vellani's Ms. Marvel will see an increased role after the success of her Disney+ series. The actress behind the main villain, Zawe Ashton, just recently announced her pregnancy with Tom Hiddleston, which may lessen the chances of her returning to the set.
This update also ought to reduce concerns with regard to the Secret Invasion reshoots, as there's a heavy chance the reported four-month time span includes the added work needed for both projects involving Jackson.
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Wonder Woman 1984 is currently making the rounds after its Christmas Day premiere on HBO Max and in select theaters worldwide. As more of the world's populous takes in director Patty Jenkins' second solo effort in the DC Extended Universe, more of those viewers are sharing their thoughts on what went right and what went wrong.
The film started off before its release as one of the highest rated films in the DC Extended Universe compared to its predecessors, but that number has steadily decreased almost every day over the past couple of weeks. Not only have the numbers steadily gone down, Rotten Tomatoes even adjusted its consensus statement after the film's release, which rarely ever happens. For a movie that started off at an astounding 93% on the website, the fact that the numbers have dropped so much that the movie lost it's "fresh" status is somewhat alarming.
That trend is continuing according to recent news, which could be troublesome for the latest DCEU release...
In the latest release from Rotten Tomatoes, Wonder Woman 1984 has fallen below a 60% rating.
The film sits at a 59% critic approval rating, with 154 "Rotten" reviews from the total review count of 378.
This means the DCEU sequel is in the "rotten" territory, according to Rotten Tomatoes' rating system.
WHAT THIS MEANS
The DCEU's Rotten Tomatoes ratings are widely varied through the nine movies released so far, although Wonder Woman 1984 is undoubtedly heading down the wrong path at the moment. It's predecessor, 2017's Wonder Woman , currently holds the highest rating of the bunch at 93% while the lowest is 2016's Suicide Squad at 26% .
Even though Wonder Woman 1984 falls right in the middle of the DCEU ratings, the fact that the score has gone down by over 30% in the past month shows that critics are increasingly pessimistic about Jenkins' sequel. The movie isn't necessarily seen as a failure when pitting it against the rest of the DCEU's movies, but it hasn't seemed to live up to its predecessor according to most reviews.
With this rating, over half of the DCEU's releases now hold a "rotten" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, adding another reason for concern going forward. Even though the DCEU has some highly anticipated releases like James Gunn's The Suicide Squad and Matt Reeves' The Batman , these results will keep the franchise under a microscope for even the slightest mistakes over the coming years.
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Tips To Gain Self Awareness And Self Understanding
As we live each day, it can be easy to get caught up in the busyness of our world especially as a single dad. Following the latest trends and allowing social media and our friends to tell us how to think and what to feel. It can be hard to return to our roots and to know what you think when no one else is involved.
Self-awareness and self-understanding revolve around the idea of knowing yourself. It is about more than knowing that your favorite color is green and that you would prefer to drive rather than fly. It is about knowing if you recharge better around other people or by yourself. If you are happy with your job or activities. If you are satisfied with your life.
Five good ways to help you gain self-awareness and self-understanding are:
- Spend time in self-reflection
- Spend time in nature
- Receive honest feedback
- Think about others
- Make time for yourself
Spend time in self-reflection
Whether it is walking through a park, sitting in your room, or spending time doing a peaceful activity such as painting, sewing, journaling, or cooking, you need to reflect on yourself.
Psychologytoday.com author Bill George says that “You can’t gain self-awareness through knowing psychology. Rather, it requires a deep understanding of your past and current self. Experiences shape how we see the world. So, we have to reflect on how the world has shaped us.” The best way to understand yourself is to spend time with yourself.
Spend time in nature
There are many locations throughout our world dedicated as spots for humans to spend time outside. Typically, these places are provided by governments or other leading bodies and can be accessed for free or a small fee. Local parks, national parks, botanic gardens, greenhouses, and more all give humans a safe and peaceful place to relax and connect to nature.
Heart.org says that time spent in nature can help reduce stress, anxiety, disconnection, fatigue, self-involvement, and more. When we spend time outside, we can reflect, breathe, and take a moment to reconnect to our most primal self. In nature, there are no constant emails or smartphone alerts. There is only plenty of time and space to consider ourselves and our place in the world.
Receive honest feedback
It can be difficult for us to see our shortcomings. We often become so focused on all the good things that we do, that we are unable to see any areas for improvement. Receiving honest feedback from people you trust is the best way to see your areas that need improvement.
Harvard Business Review author Tasha Eurich stated that in her team’s studies on self-awareness, “we found that people who improved their external self-awareness did so by seeking out feedback from loving critics — that is, people who have their best interests in mind and are willing to tell them the truth. To ensure they don’t overreact or over correct based on one person’s opinion, they also gut-check difficult or surprising feedback with others.”
Think about others
By helping others, we help ourselves. When we empathize with other humans, we learn more about them. This understanding helps us to understand ourselves as well, providing a double benefit to caring for others.
Marianna Pogosyan’s article on Psychology.com talks about how we are neurobiologically made to empathize with other humans and animals. Empathizing is a building block of our morality, and not only does it help us be better leaders and improve our relationships, but it also helps us improve ourselves.
Make time for yourself
You will spend a lot of time doing things for other people throughout your life. Make sure you spend enough time doing things for yourself as well. Take up some space to do the things that you love. Among your self-reflection, take time to care for yourself such as a relaxing bath while you think.
Meg Sellg author from Psychologytoday.com recommends that you discover your VITAL Signs. V for values, I for interests, T for temperament, A for around-the-clock activities, L for life mission, and S for strengths.
Author Tchiki Davis at Psychologytoday.com says that “Self-awareness requires self-examination. Be aware, though, that an honest, non-judgmental self-analysis isn’t easy. We tend to berate ourselves for our failings or fantasize about how great we are, when neither is actually the case. We all have a unique mix of “good” and “bad” traits, but we are largely unaware of them. In order to self-reflect objectively, we need to quiet our minds and open our hearts, forgiving ourselves for our imperfections and offering ourselves kudos, but only where we deserve them.”
Eurich says that “Leaders who focus on building both internal and external self-awareness, who seek honest feedback from loving critics, and who ask what instead of why can learn to see themselves more clearly — and reap the many rewards that increased self-knowledge delivers.”
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New Orleans, LA – The Domain Companies has secured financing for the $40 million Beacon at South Market. The project commenced construction earlier this month and will feature 126 Class-A apartments and 20,000sf of retail space. The Beacon will join The Paramount and The Park as the third addition to the burgeoning South Market District development.
“We are excited to continue our momentum at South Market and throughout Downtown,” said The Domain Cos Principal Matt Schwartz. “The future of Downtown New Orleans is incredibly bright. South Market is attracting tremendous interest from prospective residents and retailers alike. We look forward to watching the area transform into a vibrant community over the coming months.”
The Beacon will feature a masonry and metal panel exterior that draws from the area’s historic warehouse and commercial architecture to create a modern but contextual design. A unique architectural feature will define the center of the building along Girod, as a large 4,350sf landscaped courtyard gradually slopes up from street-level to a second floor courtyard through a series of stepped landings with seating.
“The Beacon draws its inspiration from courtyard housing precedents found in the historic core of New Orleans,” said Steve Dumez, Partner of Eskew+Dumez+Ripple, The Beacon’s architects. “While similar in scale to the courtyard spaces of the French Quarter, the courtyard of The Beacon is unique in the animated manner in which it spills out to the street – inviting residents, neighbors, and visitors to a space of leisure, relaxation, and community exchange.”
The seven-story building will feature six-stories of light-gauge metal frame construction above a one-story concrete podium, allowing for increased density on the site as the district progresses. The first-floor podium will provide for 20-foot retail storefronts and allow for more efficient retail layouts. The building is situated along the two-block strip of Girod where Domain recently completed extensive infrastructure improvements including expanded sidewalks and streetscape enhancements.
“It is exciting to see the continued successful development of the South Market District with the addition of The Beacon,” said Downtown Development District President & CEO Kurt Weigle. “This new Downtown neighborhood is a major milestone for us. It expands Downtown’s already impressive selection of amenities and enhances Downtown’s vibrant street life.”
Capital One Bank provided the primary funding for the project via a $28.4 million construction/permanent loan. The Beacon is Domain’s third development in New Orleans and first development in South Market financed by Capital One.
“This dynamic new development will continue the transformation of the South Market District into a thriving residential and commercial area,” said John Hope, Capital One Bank. “We are pleased to partner with a leading developer such as Domain, as well as the local agencies that share our commitment to revitalizing downtown New Orleans.”
Iberia Bank provided an additional $4.5 million in bridge loan financing for the project. Iberia had provided the initial acquisition financing for the South Market parcels, including The Beacon. The Beacon has also secured a 12-year Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) arrangement from the New Orleans Industrial Development Board to help facilitate the work.
“Projects like South Market contribute to the overall vibrancy of Downtown New Orleans as a thriving commercial and residential center for the area,” said New Orleans Business Alliance Interim President & CEO Melissa Ehlinger. “Without a thriving economic core, the city and the region suffer. We applaud Doman Companies for their continuing investment in the City of New Orleans.”
Apartment layouts and finishes will position The Beacon at the top of the New Orleans market, with floor plans designed to maximize efficiency and functionality. Amenities will include a concierge and valet service, fully-equipped fitness center with the latest in traditional and CrossFit equipment, a resident lounge with chef’s kitchen and media center, free WiFi throughout the building, and access to South Market’s amenities including bike sharing, car sharing, and electric car charging stations. The Beacon will maximize “green” design and sustainable design features wherever feasible. All South Market properties are pet-friendly and smoke-free.
As with all of Domain’s properties, residents become members of the MyDomain program, which includes a mobile app, automated payment programs, 24-hour service guarantee, exclusive neighborhood discounts, and more.
Pre-leasing for The Beacon’s retail space is being launched as The Park has achieved 100 percent occupancy and The Paramount is over 90 percent leased. The Beacon will represent a departure from The Paramount’s food and beverage focus – residents and visitors can expect a mix of fashion apparel and accessories, home furnishing and décor, and additional services and amenities for downtown. Atlanta-based Terremark Partners is providing retail leasing and consulting services for South Market.
“The progress that we’ve seen in the redevelopment of our city during the last five years is proof that New Orleans has come back stronger than ever before,” said Aimee Quirk, Senior Advisor to Mayor Landrieu for Economic Development. “South Market District presents a unique opportunity for national and local retailers to capitalize on the growing retail market in New Orleans, particularly in the Downtown area. As we anticipate the grand opening of The Paramount and The Park, it is an extreme pleasure to welcome financing for the third phase of the South Market District.”
The Beacon is scheduled for completion in January 2016, and is designed to connect to the South Market District’s fourth building, expected to begin construction in late 2015. Construction on the fifth and final South Market building will commence in late 2016, completing the district by the end of 2017. Upon completion, South Market will include over 700 apartments and 170,000sf of retail space. For more information about The Beacon or the South Market District, visit www.southmarketdistrict.com. | <urn:uuid:209c21c5-7fca-424f-826f-87731d597c61> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thedomaincos.com/recognition_single/domain-companies-secures-financing-beacon-south-market/ | 2024-04-18T14:37:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.944521 | 1,242 |
So Bernie Sanders finally gave his long-promised speech explaining what “democratic socialism” means and making the case for it.
From what I can tell, it means wanting free stuff and hating billionaires.
It’s particularly heavy on hating billionaires, which seems to be at the center of Bernie’s political program. For a speech supposedly laying out the tenets of an entire political philosophy, there was very little intellectual content—but a lot of vilifying of the captains of industry.
Whole sections of the speech are devoted to decrying the excessive prosperity of the “one percent” and even worse, the “one-tenth of one percent” and blaming everything bad on “Wall Street, billionaires, and large corporations,” who “buy elections.” The “billionaire class,” Bernie tells us, is a “ruling class whose greed is destroying our nation” and who must be “defeated.”
All of this vilification is necessary because the other big idea in the speech was promising us free stuff—which we’re supposedly going to pay for by raiding the money pits of all those billionaires.
Specifically, Bernie promised us more of the same kind of free stuff politicians have been promising us for a century—and therein lies the curious contradiction of his case for socialism.
Bernie wants to follow the example of Franklin Roosevelt: “Against the ferocious opposition of the ruling class of his day, people he called economic royalists”—yep, those nasty billionaires again—”Roosevelt implemented a series of programs that put millions of people back to work, took them out of poverty and restored their faith in government.” He then says he wants to extend and expand the welfare state created by FDR and LBJ. Except that something awkward happens along the way. Bernie makes a pretty convincing case against the very programs he hails as great successes for “democratic socialism.”
He opens the speech by hailing FDR’s creation of Social Security, but then complains: “Today, in America, the wealthiest country in the history of the world, more than half of older workers have no retirement savings—zero—while millions of elderly and people with disabilities are trying to survive on $12,000 or $13,000 a year. From Vermont to California, older workers are scared to death. ‘How will I retire with dignity?’ they ask.”
He praises LBJ’s War on Poverty, but then complains: “Today, in America, nearly 47 million Americans are living in poverty and over 20 percent of our children, including 36 percent of African-American children, are living in poverty—the highest rate of childhood poverty of nearly any major country on earth.”
We just passed ObamaCare a few years ago, yet Bernie complains: “Today, in America, 29 million Americans have no health insurance and even more are underinsured with outrageously high co-payments and deductibles. Further, with the United States paying the highest prices in the world for prescription drugs, 1 out of 5 patients cannot afford to fill the prescriptions their doctors write.”
The contradiction is summed up in the way he hails the welfare state as “the foundation of the middle class,” yet concludes that, “The reality is that for the last 40 years the great middle class of this country has been in decline.” So from 1935 to 1965, Bernie’s democratic socialist heroes established the modern welfare state. And then within a decade, the middle class went into a long-term decline.
That’s funny. It’s almost as if all of these “democratic socialist” programs deliver the opposite of what they promise.
But Bernie wants to plow forward on the theory that the only reason the welfare state hasn’t worked is that it hasn’t gone far enough: “That is why I believe in a Medicare-for-all single payer health care system. Yes. The Affordable Care Act, which I helped write and voted for, is a step forward for this country. But we must build on it and go further.”
Bernie is basically admitting that the welfare state has failed, so why try more of it? And if you keep trying and it doesn’t actually produce results, at some point we’re entitled to suspect that lifting up the middle class isn’t your real goal. Perhaps that explains why hating billionaires is so central to Bernie’s “democratic socialist” agenda. It seems like that’s the real point after all—not prosperity for the masses, but envy and resentment of the rich.
If Sanders paused to notice that his whole argument is based on the failure of the welfare state to deliver on its promises, he might have stopped to ask why the current level of welfare-state spending isn’t producing “economic security.” And if he did that, he might have had to acknowledge that all of the free stuff promised to us by government isn’t really free. It has to be paid for by taxpayers, which means that it has to be paid for by taxing the very same middle class people it is supposed to benefit.
Take Social Security. Perhaps part of the reason so many older workers have nothing saved for retirement is that they’ve spent so many decades forking over about 13% of their income in Social Security payroll taxes. Originally, Social Security was going to be paid for by a mere 2% payroll tax, but it has followed the iron law in which any welfare program, once introduced, will become progressively more expensive and ends up being paid for by fleecing the middle class.
Or Bernie might have noticed that, while he keeps scolding us that no other “major country”—a curiously condescending phrase—fails to offer this or that welfare-state benefit, those other nations typically pay for it by imposing massive tax burdens. European welfare states are financed not just with high and progressive income taxes, but with massive payroll taxes and value added taxes, a kind of hidden levy that taxes the public by jacking up the price they pay for everything.
For all of Bernie’s anti-billionaire rhetoric, the taxes actually required to pay for the welfare state are mostly regressive. Payroll taxes start taking money out of the very first dollar of earnings, and value added taxes are taxes on consumption, which hit the poor and middle class harder. Or consider the keystone of Bernie Sanders agenda, free college. As Diana Furchtgott-Roth points out, subsidies for higher education are the ultimate regressive tax. Everybody pays for them, but only middle-class college graduates reap the benefits in higher lifetime earnings.
Sanders declares, “I believe that most Americans can pay lower taxes—if hedge fund managers who make billions manipulating the marketplace finally pay the taxes they should.” But he has inadvertently picked the right word: “belief.” It’s the sort of thing you can only maintain as an article of faith, because the evidence just doesn’t support it.
Then there is the price socialist economies pay in stifled long-term economic growth, as high taxes drain capital from the private economy and regulations make the market slow-moving and inflexible. In the only really ideological passage of the speech, Sanders quotes a line from FDR’s 1944 State of the Union speech: “We have come to a clear realization of the fact that true individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. Necessitous men are not free men.” He says this to keep us from realizing that <i>taxed and regulated men aren’t free</i>. Bernie sums up Roosevelt’s point as “real freedom must include economic security.” What we’ve actually discovered, through trial and a whole lot of error, is that FDR got it exactly backwards: real prosperity depends on economic freedom.
Those are the lessons we can learn if, unlike Bernie, we stop clinging to faith in the welfare state and seek out the real lessons of his odd case against socialism.
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The name Abigail Savopoulos evokes a spectrum of emotions and memories for those familiar with her life and legacy. Abigail’s story is one marked by both tragedy and the indomitable spirit of a family to rise above it. In this comprehensive look into her life, we aim to celebrate the person she was and the lasting impact she has left behind. This article delves deep into the life of Abigail, the harrowing circumstances surrounding her untimely demise, and how her legacy continues to influence and inspire many around the world.
Early Life and Family Background
Abigail Savopoulos, born into a loving and affluent family, was known for her bright smile, infectious laughter, and the warmth she extended to everyone around her. Her parents, deeply involved in their community and business, instilled in Abigail and her siblings the values of kindness, hard work, and the importance of family. These early years were filled with joyful family gatherings, educational pursuits, and the beginning of what promised to be a life full of potential and achievement.
An Unimaginable Tragedy
The Savopoulos family’s life was irrevocably altered one spring day when an unthinkable act of violence claimed the lives of Abigail, her younger siblings, and their housekeeper. The incident sent shockwaves through their community and the nation, leaving an indelible mark on all who learned of the heartbreaking event. The loss of Abigail and her family members in such tragic circumstances brought to light discussions about safety, security, and the preciousness of life.
The Community’s Response
In the wake of the tragedy, the community rallied together to honor Abigail and her family. Vigils were held, and foundations were set up in their names to support causes they were passionate about. The outpouring of love, support, and solidarity was a testament to the impact Abigail and her family had on those around them. It was a reminder that even in the darkest of times, humanity’s capacity for compassion and resilience shines brightly.
A Legacy of Hope and Healing
Despite the immense grief and loss, Abigail’s family and friends have worked tirelessly to ensure her legacy is one of hope, kindness, and positive change. Scholarships have been established in her name, aimed at supporting young individuals who exemplify the qualities Abigail possessed: a love for learning, a commitment to community service, and a desire to make the world a better place. These initiatives serve not only as a tribute to Abigail’s memory but also as a beacon of light for those striving to overcome adversity.
The Savopoulos Foundation: Continuing Abigail’s Work
The Savopoulos Foundation, established by her family and loved ones, focuses on various charitable endeavors, including education, health, and community service projects. Through this foundation, Abigail’s spirit of generosity and compassion lives on, touching the lives of countless individuals. The foundation’s work is a powerful reminder of how tragedy can be transformed into a force for good, fostering positive change and hope in the community and beyond.
Reflections and Moving Forward
As we reflect on the life and legacy of Abigail Savopoulos, it is clear that her story is one of profound impact. The lessons of her life, and the manner in which her family and community have chosen to honor her memory, offer valuable insights into the power of love, resilience, and the human spirit to triumph over tragedy. Abigail’s legacy is a call to each of us to live our lives with purpose, to cherish our loved ones, and to contribute positively to the world around us.
In remembering Abigail, we are reminded of the fragility of life and the importance of making every moment count. Her story encourages us to approach life with kindness, to support one another in times of need, and to work towards creating a legacy that would make a difference in the lives of others. Through the initiatives and projects carried out in her name, Abigail Savopoulos’s spirit continues to inspire and influence, proving that even in the face of unimaginable loss, hope and healing are possible.
The story of Abigail Savopoulos is a poignant reminder of the impact one life can have on the world. Through her family’s strength, the community’s support, and the ongoing work of the Savopoulos Foundation, Abigail’s legacy continues to shine brightly, guiding others toward a path of compassion, resilience, and positive action.
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Grade Levels: 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade,
Topics: Reasoning and CommunicationStatisticsVariablesUse a Chart or TableThe Nature of Science and Technology
Common Core State Standard: 1.MD.4, 3.MD.3, 4.MD.2, 6.SP.1,
Knowledge and Skills:Mathematics:
· Can apply the strategy “use a chart or table”
· Can explain the reasoning used to solve a problem
· Can represent and interpret numerical data in chart and graph form
· Can create a chart for the collection of experimental results
· Can graphically analyze the relationship between variables in an investigation
· Can present experimental results clearly in written form and/or graphical form
(for each team):
· one cake pan
· one plate
· one bowl
· one glass or cup
· ten cotton-swab tips
Procedure: This activity is best done with students working in teams of three or four.
Arrange the students into teams and distribute the handout. Discuss the game and the assignment, ensuring that students understand how the game is to be played and the purpose of their experiment.
Discuss the concept of variable and ask students to explain what the variables are for this experiment (distance between player and dishware, and game score). Have the students explain how they will measure and keep track of the two variables as the members of their teams play the games. Instruct each team to create a chart to record their data, and examine the charts.
Students will need to work out some of the details of the experiment, such as how to measure the distance between dishes and player, and what distances to use. It is not necessary that all teams do the experiment in exactly the same way, and it is a good idea to let the teams work out answers to these questions on their own as much as possible.
As students carry out the experiment, circulate, observe, and help as needed.
Once a team has gathered its data from the experiment, ask them to work out how they could organize that data so it is easy to grasp. They might put the data in a chart which shows the scores for each player at each distance, and/or put it into graph form (make a scatterplot with scores on the vertical axis and distances on the horizontal axis).
Once students have organized their data, have them examine it and decide what distance would be best to use in the actual game. Each team should present and justify their decision, either in a written or oral report.
Complete the lesson by reviewing the concept of variable and the variables that were used in this activity. Discuss also the fact that one of the variables (the score) seems to depend on the other variable (distance)—this will give students an informal introduction to the concept of a function.
For the upcoming school carnival, you have been assigned the job of running the “tip toss”, a game in which players throw cotton-swab tips at an arrangement of dishware.
Players get 5 throws, and must earn 50 points to win. Scoring is as follows:
Glass: 25 points
Bowl: 15 points
Plate: 10 points
Cake pan: 5 points
In order to set up the game, you need to decide how far away from the dishes the player must stand. You want to make it difficult to win, but not impossible.
To help you decide, do this experiment:
1. Work with a team of two or three others.
2. Each member of the team plays several games of tip toss at various distances from the dishes. Record their score at each distance.
3. What are the two variables of your experiment? Organize your data.
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Discover the incredible benefits of vitamin B5 for your hair.
From improved shine to increased hydration, vitamin B5 can transform your locks and promote healthy growth.
Learn about the best food sources of this essential nutrient and find out how to incorporate it into your haircare routine for maximum results.
Say goodbye to dull, brittle hair and hello to a head full of vibrant, luscious locks with the power of vitamin B5.
Table Of Contents
- Key Takeaways
- How Does Vitamin B5 Support Hair Health?
- 7 Benefits of Vitamin B5 for Hair
- Best Food Sources of Vitamin B5
- Are There Any Side Effects of Vitamin B5 Supplements?
- Recommended Daily Intake of Vitamin B5 for Hair Health
- Vitamins That Enhance Hair Growth
- How to Incorporate Vitamin B5 Into Your Haircare Routine
- Tips for Maintaining Healthy and Hydrated Hair
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Improves shine
- Increases hydration
- Minimizes tangles
- Promotes hair growth
How Does Vitamin B5 Support Hair Health?
Vitamin B5 supports hair health by moisturizing and nourishing the hair follicles, promoting shine, hydration, and overall hair growth. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of your scalp and preventing issues like dryness or dandruff.
A deficiency in vitamin B5 can lead to brittle and weak hair strands, which may result in increased breakage and even hair loss. By incorporating vitamin B5 into your daily routine through diet or supplements, you can improve the condition of your hair significantly.
Vitamin B5 is also commonly found in many commercialized shampoos, conditioners, and other styling products due to its ability to strengthen individual strands of hair. This makes it an integral part of any comprehensive hair care regimen. The regular use of these products can help maintain the moisture balance in your scalp and keep your tresses healthy and strong.
Research has shown that using vitamin B5 as part of a well-rounded hair routine can yield noticeable results, such as improved shine, reduced breakage, and enhanced growth. By prioritizing scalp health and using products with vitamin B5, you can achieve luscious locks that are both beautiful and significantly less prone to damage or loss.
Incorporating this essential nutrient into your hair routine is a key step towards achieving optimal hair health.
7 Benefits of Vitamin B5 for Hair
When it comes to your hair, vitamin B5 offers several benefits.
First, it improves the shine and softness of your hair, giving it a healthy appearance.
Second, it increases hydration and moisture retention in the strands, preventing dryness and brittleness.
Lastly, vitamin B5 minimizes tangles and reduces breakage by reinforcing the elasticity of your hair.
To achieve improved shine, incorporate vitamin B5 into your haircare routine.
Vitamin B5 strengthens hair and prevents breakage, resulting in smoother strands that reflect light for a glossy finish.
It reduces frizz and adds volume by moisturizing the hair shafts, making them appear fuller and more vibrant.
Additionally, vitamin B5 helps prevent dandruff by regulating moisture levels on the scalp.
Include this essential nutrient in your daily regimen to enhance the shine of your locks.
Achieving increased hydration is one of the key benefits of incorporating Vitamin B5 into your haircare routine.
Pantothenic acid, also known as Vitamin B5, prevents moisture loss and helps to retain hydration in your hair.
Additionally, Vitamin B5 strengthens the hair strands and improves elasticity, resulting in healthier-looking locks overall.
So make sure to include this essential vitamin for optimal hydration and nourishment for your hair!
To keep your hair tangle-free and manageable, Vitamin B5 works wonders by:
- Minimizing tangles
- Reducing breakage
- Strengthening strands
- Improving texture
- Promoting shine
By nourishing the hair follicles, Vitamin B5 helps prevent breakage and split ends.
Incorporating a hair mask with Vitamin B5 into your routine can further enhance its benefits for frizzy or unruly hair.
Say goodbye to tangled locks with the help of Vitamin B5!
By reinforcing the elasticity of your hair strands, vitamin B5 helps prevent breakage and strengthens your hair.
It improves the texture of your hair by reducing frizz, making it smoother and more manageable.
Additionally, vitamin B5 promotes healthy hair growth by providing essential nutrients to support strong and flexible strands.
Incorporating foods rich in vitamin B5 into your diet or using products containing this beneficial nutrient can help maintain the elasticity of your hair for a healthier appearance.
Promotes Hair Growth
To promote hair growth, Vitamin B5 works by supporting and nourishing the hair follicles.
It stimulates the hair follicles, which leads to increased blood flow and nutrient delivery to the scalp.
Additionally, Vitamin B5 strengthens the individual strands of your hair, improving its texture and reducing breakage.
It also helps with dandruff by regulating retinoic acid levels on the scalp, keeping it moisturized and healthy-looking.
Best Food Sources of Vitamin B5
Continue nourishing your hair with Vitamin B5 by incorporating these best food sources into your diet:
- Fish: Shellfish, salmon, and lobster are excellent sources of Vitamin B5. These seafood options not only provide the necessary nutrients for healthy hair but also offer omega-3 fatty acids that support scalp health.
- Whole Grains: Cereals and whole grain breads are rich in Vitamin B5. They provide a good amount of this essential vitamin while also offering other beneficial nutrients like fiber.
- Dairy Products: Milk, yogurt, and cheese contain significant amounts of Vitamin B5. These dairy products not only contribute to overall hair health but also offer calcium and protein for strong bones and muscles.
- Legumes: Soybeans, split peas, lentils are legumes packed with both protein and Vitamin B5. Including them in your diet can help prevent vitamin b deficiency symptoms while promoting healthy hair growth.
By including these foods in your daily meals or snacks regularly,you can ensure you’re getting enough vitamin b benefits from natural dietary sources rather than relying solely on supplements for proper nutrition.
Are There Any Side Effects of Vitamin B5 Supplements?
There are several potential side effects that you should be aware of when considering the use of Vitamin B5 supplements for hair health.
While Vitamin B5 is generally safe, taking high doses may lead to diarrhea. Additionally, excessive intake of Vitamin B5 can increase the risk of bleeding due to its blood-thinning properties.
It’s important to maintain a balance in your intake of B vitamins and ensure that you take these supplements with food and water as directed by a healthcare professional.
It’s also worth noting that there have been no reported cases linking Vitamin B5 supplementation directly with grey hair or hair breakage. However, if you experience any adverse reactions while using these supplements, it’s recommended to consult with a healthcare provider immediately.
Recommended Daily Intake of Vitamin B5 for Hair Health
Now that we’ve explored the potential side effects of vitamin B5 supplements, let’s delve into the recommended daily intake for maintaining healthy hair. It’s essential to ensure you’re getting an adequate amount of this vital nutrient to support your hair health.
Here are three key points about the recommended daily intake of vitamin B5:
- Children: For children, a daily dosage ranging from 2 to 4 mg is recommended.
- Adults: The optimal intake for adults is around 5 mg per day.
- Pregnant Women: Expecting mothers should aim for a slightly higher dosage of approximately 6 mg daily.
To achieve these levels, it’s important to consume foods rich in vitamin B5 or consider incorporating supplements under the guidance of a healthcare professional or city doctor specializing in skin and hair health.
By meeting these recommendations, you can ensure that your body has sufficient amounts of vitamin B5 to promote strong and vibrant hair growth while maintaining overall well-being.
Vitamins That Enhance Hair Growth
To enhance hair growth and prevent hair loss, there are several vitamins that play a crucial role.
B vitamins like biotin and folate support the utilization of proteins and fats for healthy hair follicles, while vitamin C fights off free radicals to keep hair strong.
Iron is essential for promoting cell growth in the scalp, while vitamin A helps regulate moisture levels and ward off dandruff.
Lastly, omega-3 fatty acids support overall scalp health.
To enhance hair growth, incorporate B vitamins into your daily routine.
In particular, vitamin B5 benefits include nourishing the scalp, enhancing moisture retention in the hair follicles, and minimizing breakage.
Including foods rich in B vitamins such as whole grains, dairy products,and legumes can contribute to healthier-looking locks.
Boost your hair growth and improve its health by incorporating vitamin C into your daily routine. Vitamin C offers numerous benefits for not just your overall health, but also for the vitality of your hair.
It plays a crucial role in collagen production, which helps strengthen the hair follicles and promotes healthy growth.
Additionally, vitamin C benefits the skin and immune system while aiding in acne prevention and supporting nail health.
Continuing from the previous discussion on Vitamin C, incorporating iron into your diet is another essential step in enhancing hair growth and maintaining its health.
Iron deficiency can lead to hair loss, so it’s important to ensure you’re getting enough of this vital mineral.
To increase your intake of iron:
- Consume foods rich in iron such as lean meats, beans, spinach.
- Consider taking iron supplements if necessary.
- Pair foods high in vitamin C with sources of iron to enhance absorption.
- Monitor for any symptoms or signs indicating low levels of this crucial nutrient.
Now let’s delve into the role of Vitamin A in enhancing hair growth.
Did you know that Vitamin A helps regulate retinoic acid, keeps the scalp moisturized, and wards off dandruff? This essential vitamin plays a crucial role in promoting healthy hair growth by supporting cell growth and maintaining skin health.
Make sure to incorporate foods rich in Vitamin A into your diet to support optimal hair health.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
You should regularly incorporate omega-3 fatty acids into your diet to enhance hair growth and promote healthy hair.
Omega-3 fatty acids have numerous benefits for your hair, including:
- Reducing inflammation
- Promoting blood flow
- Improving circulation
- Strengthening hair follicles
- Preventing hair loss
These essential nutrients can be found in foods such as:
- Fish (salmon and sardines)
- Nuts (walnuts)
- Seeds (flaxseeds and chia seeds)
- Oils (fish oil or flaxseed oil)
Adding these sources of omega-3s to your meals can contribute to healthier and stronger locks.
How to Incorporate Vitamin B5 Into Your Haircare Routine
To incorporate Vitamin B5 into your haircare routine, start by looking for products that contain this essential vitamin.
Here are four ways to include Vitamin B5 in your haircare routine:
- Use a shampoo and conditioner infused with Vitamin B5: Look for shampoos and conditioners specifically formulated with added Vitamin B5 to nourish and strengthen your hair.
- Try a serum or leave-in treatment: Apply a few drops of a Vitamin B5 serum or leave-in treatment to damp or dry hair to provide extra hydration, shine, and protection.
- Consider using a concentrated oil: Incorporate an oil enriched with Vitamin B5 into your routine as it can help repair damaged strands while promoting healthy growth.
- Choose styling products containing Pro-Vitamin B5: Opt for styling products like mousses, gels, or sprays that contain Pro-Vitamin (Panthenol)B so you can enjoy the benefits of both style hold and increased moisture retention in one step.
Tips for Maintaining Healthy and Hydrated Hair
By incorporating these simple tips, you can maintain healthy and hydrated hair:
- Avoid heat styling: Excessive use of hot tools like curling irons and straighteners can damage your hair by stripping it of its natural moisture. Opt for air-drying or using low-heat settings instead.
- Use conditioner: Conditioning your hair after shampooing is crucial to replenish moisture and keep it hydrated. Look for conditioners with ingredients like Pro Vitamin B5 to nourish your strands.
- Trim split ends: Regular trims help prevent split ends from traveling up the hair shaft, keeping your locks healthier overall. Aim for a trim every 6-8 weeks to maintain optimal hair health.
- Deep condition: Treat yourself to a deep conditioning treatment once a week or as needed. This will provide an extra boost of hydration and nutrients that regular daily conditioning may not offer.
Drink water: Staying hydrated is essential for maintaining healthy-looking hair as well as overall body function.
Following these tips will contribute to vibrant, lustrous locks that are both strong and well-hydrated.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can vitamin B5 reverse hair loss?
Vitamin B5, also known as Pro Vitamin B5, can help improve the health and appearance of your hair.
While it may not reverse hair loss on its own, incorporating Pro Vitamin B5-rich products into your routine can contribute to healthier, fuller-looking hair.
Does vitamin B5 promote hair growth in both men and women?
Vitamin B5, the ultimate hair growth elixir!
This powerhouse nutrient promotes healthy hair growth in both men and women. By supporting adrenal glands and moisturizing the scalp, it revitalizes your locks like never before.
Are there any specific hair products that contain vitamin B5?
Yes, there are specific hair products that contain vitamin B
Look for deep conditioners and other hair care products with Pro Vitamin B5 listed in the ingredients to enjoy its moisturizing, detangling, and scalp-soothing benefits.
Can vitamin B5 improve the texture of dry and brittle hair?
Vitamin B5, known as the hair hero, can work wonders for your dry and brittle hair. Its moisturizing properties penetrate deep into each strand, transforming it from straw-like to silky smooth.
How long does it take to see results from using vitamin B5 for hair?
Results from using vitamin B5 for hair can vary, but many people start seeing improvements within a few weeks of consistent use. It’s important to remember that individual results may vary based on factors like hair type and overall health.
Boost the health and growth of your hair with the incredible benefits of vitamin B5.
This essential nutrient not only improves shine and hydration, but also minimizes tangles, reinforces elasticity, and promotes hair growth.
Incorporate vitamin B5 into your haircare routine through food sources like avocados, eggs, and sunflower seeds, or consider supplements if needed.
Remember to also include other key vitamins and nutrients like B vitamins, vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, and omega-3 fatty acids for optimal hair growth.
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NEW YORK – More than four decades ago, US National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger declared 1973 to be “The Year of Europe.” His aim was to highlight the need to modernize the Atlantic relationship and, more specifically, the need for America’s European allies to do more with the United States in the Middle East and against the Soviet Union in Europe.
Kissinger would be the first to admit that the Europeans did not take up his challenge. Nevertheless, we again face a year of Europe. This time, though, the impetus is coming less from a frustrated US government than from within Europe itself.
The stakes are as high as they were in 1973, if not higher. Russia shows no sign of withdrawing from Crimea or stopping its efforts to destabilize eastern Ukraine. There is genuine concern Russia might employ similar tactics against one or more of the small NATO countries on its border.
Refugees have added to Europe’s strain, as has terrorism inspired by events in the Middle East or carried out by attackers from the region. Brexit, the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union, has now formally begun; what remains to be resolved are its timing and terms, which will determine its impact on the UK’s economic and political future and on others contemplating withdrawal from the EU. Greece and a number of other countries in southern Europe continue to be burdened by high unemployment, growing debt, and a persistent gap between what governments are being asked to do and what they can afford.
But of all the challenges confronting the EU, France’s upcoming presidential election holds the most significance for Europe’s future, and perhaps for that of the world. Polls indicate that any of the four candidates could emerge as the eventual winner. What makes this uncertainty different and truly consequential is that two of the four, National Front leader Marine Le Pen and far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon, support policies far outside the French and European mainstream. If either wins the second-round run-off on May 7, it could mean the end of French membership in both the EU and NATO, raising existential questions for both organizations – and for all of Europe.
Such scenarios were unimaginable until only recently. For decades, Europe has constituted the world’s most successful, stable, and predictable region, a place where history seemed to have all but ended. The goal of making the continent peaceful, whole, and free had largely been realized.
But dramatic change has come to Europe. One factor is the willingness and ability shown by Vladimir Putin’s Russia to use military force, economic coercion, and cyber manipulation to advance its agenda. But an even greater challenge to modern Europe comes from its own politicians, who increasingly question the value of the EU, the heir to the European Economic Community established in 1957 by the Treaty of Rome.
The rationale behind Europe’s six-decade-long integration process – often called the “European project” – was always clear. Western Europe, and above all Germany and France, had to be unified to such a point that war, which had so often characterized the continent’s past, would become unthinkable.
This has been achieved, as has considerable economic progress. But, along the way, the European project lost its hold on Europe’s citizens. The EU’s institutions became too distant, too elitist, and too strong, not taking into account the national identities to which Europeans remained attached. The ill-advised creation of a monetary union without a fiscal counterpart made matters worse. The bureaucrats had overreached.
The rise of populist, nationalist candidates on both the left and the right in France and elsewhere in Europe is the result. And even if one of the two establishment candidates prevails in France, much will remain uncertain. The immediate crisis will have passed, but the long-term challenge will remain.
It is apparent that the EU needs to be rethought. It needs to move away from “one size fits all” to something more flexible. There also needs to be a rebalancing of power away from Brussels, the seat of most EU institutions, toward the national capitals.
Governments need to do more to create the prerequisites of faster economic growth while enhancing workers’ ability to contend with the inevitable elimination of many existing jobs as a result of technological innovation. Germany, whether led by its current chancellor or her principal opponent after its general election in September, will need to take the lead here.
Europeans, appropriately enough, will mostly determine Europe’s future. But the Trump administration also has a role to play. Trump’s shortsighted support for Brexit and other exits from the EU must end; a divided, weaker, and distracted Europe will not be a good partner in NATO. It may be true that Asia is more likely than Europe to shape the history of the twenty-first century. But the lesson of the last century should not be lost: what happens in Europe can and will affect global stability and prosperity.
Richard N. Haass is president of the Council on Foreign Relations and the authorof A World in Disarray: American Foreign Policy and the Crisis of the Old Order.
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So you’ve decided to call it quits. In Singapore, married couples who no longer wish to stay together have the option to undergo either an annulment or a divorce. Both annulment and divorce are legal processes used to terminate a marriage.
Key Difference of Divorce and Annulment in Singapore
The main difference the two is that an annulment voids a marriage contract by showing that it is invalid from the very beginning, while a divorce ends a valid or legal marriage contract.
More and more couples are taking the step towards either annulment or divorce. These past few years, the rate for marital dissolution comprised of both annulments and divorces have risen in Singapore. The rate increased four percent from 7,237 in 2012 to 7,525 in 2013.
Before taking any steps, it is crucial for you and your partner to understand both of these legal processes in order to make informed decisions.
Depending on your reasons and preferences, you can choose between these two procedures. It is important to remember that it is upon you and your partner to choose an option that works for both of you as well as any child you may have had with each other.
File for an annulment if you and your partner have only been married for less than three years.
An annulment must be filed within the first three years of marriage. After three years, you will already need a divorce. The respondent must file for a Writ of Nullity with a court. In an annulment case, court appearance is required. If the case is not contested, it may take four to five months for it to be completely processed.
As aforementioned, an annulment voids the marriage contract. This means that an annulment works on the basis that your marriage never legally existed in the first place.
According to The Law Society of Singapore, some of the qualifying grounds for an annulment of marriage include:
- Either party was already married to another person at the time of marriage,
- Either party was unwilling to consummate the marriage,
- Either party was unable to consummate the marriage due to incapacity, and
- Either party was suffering from a communicable-venereal disease that the other party was not aware of.
Other circumstances include:
- Either party was forced into marriage,
- Either party was suffering from a mental disease that renders him/her unfit for marriage, and
- The spouse being pregnant with someone else’s child at the time of marriage.
File for a divorce if you and your partner have already been married for more than three years.
Unlike an annulment, a divorce requires you and your partner to be married for a minimum of three years before being able to file a Writ of Divorce. The person filing the writ is referred to in legal terms as the plaintiff. However, you may also apply for a divorce before three years of marriage if you can prove that you have exceptional suffering in your marriage.
Moreover, unlike filing for an annulment in which court appearance is mandatory, filing for a divorce may sometimes require paperwork only.
According to The Law Society of Singapore, the grounds for a divorce include:
- The defendant, or the person being sued, has committed adultery with another person,
- The defendant has exhibit unreasonable behavior that can no longer be tolerated by the other party,
- The defendant has left the plaintiff for a continuous period of 2 years without any intention of returning
- The plaintiff and the defendant have lived apart for a continuous period of 3 years, and the defendant agrees to a divorce, and
- The plaintiff and the defendant have lived apart for a continuous period of 4 years.
In order to learn more about these two divorce legal proceedings, both you and your partner may want to discuss with a legal advisor or attorney.
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Zero Tolerance is single-handedly raising the bar in knife manufacturing. Based out of Tualatin, Oregon this all American company came onto the playing field in 2006. Their knives are now well known for their quality and durability.
Zero Tolerance began by producing combat knives for professional use. Military and law enforcement have relied on their dependable heavy duty knives in the field. Over the years they have expanded their collection to include tactical knives, general use, and high-end premium knives. If you are looking for a solid knife that can stand up to daily abuse, Zero Tolerance makes the best pocket knives in the business.
Some of their models are more of a financial investment than other brands of tactical knives out there, but you will be glad you spent the extra money. Whether you are a professional or civilian these knives can hold up to anything you throw at them. All Zero Tolerance knives are made from quality materials and have a lifetime warrantee to back them up.
Since their brand hit the market, they have been giving competing manufactures a run for their money. Winning numerous awards, their continuous advancements in design and technology have changed the field of pocket knives. Zero Tolerance has become a household name. They push the limits of form and function in order to provide the best knives your money can buy.
All Time Favorite Zero Tolerance Knives
All of ZT pocket knives are top-notch and very well built, but some stand out above the rest. Whether it be from the build quality of the knife, or the awards recieved, these are all regarded as premium level knives and are highly sought after by knife enthusiasts and collectors alike. Here are just a few of the all time best pocket knives ever made by Zero Tolerance Knives.
0500 M.U.D.D Knife
Back in 2006 Zero Tolerance was awarded BLADE Magazines Most Innovative American Knife right out of the gate. Their 0500 model, also known as the M.U.D.D knife was designed by father and son team Grant and Gavin Hawk. It has a 3.75 inch blade, made from DLC finished 154CM stainless steel.
The handle is black anodized, machined aircraft aluminum. In comes in at a total length of almost nine inches open and weighs nearly seven ounces. It is most defiantly a heavy duty knife. It has a unique blade shape, featuring two separate angle changes along the spine.
The polyurethane coating ensures that no grit will disrupt the pivot or locking mechanisms. Zero Tolerance was commended on their partnership with the Paralyzed Veterans of America in connection with this blade. The company donated a portion of the proceeds from the M.U.D.D knife to the organization in support of their cause.
Zero Tolerance has several well know models that are very highly sought after by their customers. The ZT0200 manual opening pocket knife is still among the most popularly purchased blades that they make, even though it has been around for a while. This is a testament to the made in the USA quality Zero Tolerance in known for.
It has a four inch steel 154CM blade, with Tungsten DLC coating. The handle is 3D machined G-10, and features a quad-mounted clip for versatile carry. The 0200 clocks in at a total length of 8.75 inch and weights almost nine ounces. It is bulkier than many Zero Tolerance designs, but it is build like a tank. It is a good overall knife that can do any job and is built to last.
It is preferred by some over the 0300 because of the manual opening. This is a personal preference of manual over assisted open mechanisms. The 0200 was designed by Ken Onion. It was awarded Best Patrol Knife by Tactical Response Magazine in 2008 after being tested in the field by several law enforcement officers.
To this day it is a go to purchase for professional and everyday use. It is a great pick for a survival knife as well, if you are looking for a quality knife that can do it all. At about $150, it is reasonably priced and can fit into most anyone’s budget.
Another Zero Tolerance knife with a great reputation is the ZT0300 model. It is even referred to on the company’s website as their “flagship” knife. It is arguably the best assisted opening knife out there. It has the entire quintessential package of Zero Tolerance characteristics buyers look for.
The 0300 is another Ken Onion design that at first glance appears similar to the 0200. However, It is slightly shorter than the 0200 and almost an ounce lighter. When closed, the knife comes to 5.1 inches, while the overall length is 8.6 inches. The blade is wider than that of the 0200 model. Side by side it is clear that the curves in the design of the 0300 are more subtle. This makes for a smoother form and a more ergonomic grip.
It is a great everyday carry knife with a versatile quad-mount clip. The blade is made of quality S30V steel and has a Tungsten DLC coated finish. The knife handle is 3D machined G-10 on the front, and titanium on the back side. It also has an ambidextrous flipper and titanium frame lock. It is easy to open with one hand whether you are left or right handed.
The Zero Tolerance Speedsafe opening makes for fast deployment of the blade. The knife can also be easily closed with one hand. The Zero Tolerance 0300 is one of the best high end knives on the market, and it is built to be heavily used.
Zero Tolerance won BLADE’s 2011 Best Overall Knife of the Year for the 0777. This is one of their most collectable knives. There were only 500 of the original 0777 released with the composite blade. It featured a carbon fiber handle that was able to decrease the weight of the knife. At the same time, the carbon fiber maintains the strength and durability Zero Tolerance customers look for. Weighing only four and a half ounces, it is significantly lighter than the previous 0200 or 0300 series.
The new KVT ball-bearing pivot system provides smooth, easy opening. We see this feature in many other models that follow. The original knife has been retired in favor of the 0777 M390. The newer model is the same with the exception of blade material. It has a M309 steel blade. As a discontinued knife, the “triple seven” is rare and highly desired by knife collectors.
In 2012 the 0888 took Best Overall Knife of the Year. This was an even more limited release than the 0777. Only 250 of them were made and it has since become highly collectable. It has a unique, sleek design that sets it apart from other Zero Tolerance knives. It has a smooth spear pointed blade and a handle made of solid titanium. It is completely silver in appearance, as opposed to the more common black carbon fiber handle that normally contrasts the steel blade.
All of that titanium makes for a little heavier knife. The 0888 weighs 7.5 ounces. It is a manual open knife, with a blade length of 3.75 inches. The 0888 is certainly gorgeous. It is every bit as sturdy as other all American Zero Tolerance knives. However, considering its rarity, this may be one to keep in the box.
In 2013 Zero Tolerance raised the bar yet again by winning BLADE’s Best Overall Knife of the Year with the limited edition 0454. This elite model was created by Dmitry Sinkevich and has a unique look that distinguishes it from other Zero Tolerance knives. The overall shape is sleek and the blade is narrower that more traditional ZT models like the 0200 and 0300.
This knife is in a category of its own. It is really very stunning, while still maintaining quality and function. The 0454 is a long knife, with a blade length of just over four inches. Even still, it is remarkable light, weighing in at only 4.1 ounces. The machined carbon fiber technology used to make the handle allows it to be a very strong and light weight folding knife.
The blade is a composite of both black CPM D2 and silver 14C28N steel. Three separate pieces of steel are brazed together with copper to form the blade. The design has a nice geometric appearance and is a stand out feature. The Zero Tolerance KVT ball-bearing pivot system makes the knife smooth and easy to open. It is easily opened and closed single handedly by a right or left handed person.
The titanium backspace, sub-frame lock, and pocket clip add to the strength and beauty of the knife. It is extremely difficult to get your hands on a 0454. Even by Limited Edition standards, this knife is very rare. A full year after its release in 2013, no new production has been announced by Zero Tolerance. Add it to your wish list because it is likely to become one of the most sought after American made knives.
Zero Tolerance’s most recent award winner was named BLADE’s 2014 Best American Made Knife of the Year. It was designed by Rick Hinderer, who has worked in collaboration with ZT many times in the past. The 0562CF is a sister design to the 0562 but is made with higher end materials. The CF materials will better stand up to hard use and wear.
The ZT0562CF is slightly smaller than previous models that Zero Tolerance has come out with. The Blade is 3.5 inches in length and is made of quality M390 steel. It is stonewashed with a nice looking satin finish. This knife is great for everyday carry. At five and a half ounces, it is relatively light weight for Zero Tolerance who proudly “overbuilds” their knives.
The unique reversible deep-carry clip lets the knife go almost unseen when clipped into your pocket. Another unique design element of this knife is that the opposing sides of the handle are made of two different materials. The front side is carbon fiber, while the back is stonewashed titanium. It also features a titanium frame lock with hardened steel lock bar and stabilizer.
It has the smooth operating KVT ball-bearing flipper that ZT customers have come to love. The 0562 models are also notably easy to assemble and disassemble. This is uncommon among elite knife manufacturers. If you like to be able to take apart your tools and keep them at peak performance level, this may be an important feature. You can easily maintain this knife by opening it up to clean and oil it if you desire to do so.
As a customer, one of the most amazing things about this new award winning knife is that it is a production model. This means that it is not a limited edition, and you can actually get your hands on one.
Final Thoughts on Zero Tolerance Knives
If you are looking for a heavy duty, high quality pocket knife made in the good ol’ USA,
are the brand for you. These knives can stand up to tough and consistent use. Zero Tolerance is proud to over build for heavy use.
Zero Tolerance makes dependable knives for professionals and civilians alike, while also responsible for producing some of the most beautiful, limited edition, premium knives ever made. Whether you are looking for a show piece, or an everyday pocket carry, they have it all.
Zero Tolerance knives utilize the best materials available to ensure their customers are always satisfied. Their 55,000 square foot facility is outfitted with the latest technologies in order to stay on the top of the knife manufacturing field. All Zero Tolerance knives are handmade and field tested for maximum quality.
Zero Tolerance has fueled the innovative progression of knife manufacturing. Each year they come out with new ideas and advancements that revolutionize the business. When you are shopping for a personal knife, do your homework and look at more than just the price tag. Zero Tolerance is proof that you get what you pay for when it comes to strength and durability. If you are willing to put down a little more money, you will be glad you made the investment. It is an investment that will meet all of your needs for years to come. If you want to get the best knife for your money, buy from Zero Tolerance. | <urn:uuid:25103609-b75b-4fe2-ba8c-0967fdc63152> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thepocketknifeguy.com/zero-tolerance-knives/ | 2024-04-18T14:53:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.961981 | 2,560 |
Introduction to the period 2023-1954
Step into a period case with us as we set out on an excursion back in time, investigating the powerful period crossing from 2023-1954. From the beginning of present-day times to the mid-century fascinate, this period holds a gold mine of history ready to be revealed. Go along with us as we dive profound into the genuine history of these extraordinary many years and find how they have formed our present-day society.
Major Events and Milestones
The period somewhere in the range of 2023-1954 was set apart by embroidery of significant occasions and milestones that formed the course of history. One critical occasion during this period was the finish of The Second Great War in 1945, achieving another world request and making way for the Virus War pressures to come.
In 1954, the milestone High Legal dispute Earthy colored v. Leading Group of Training proclaimed isolation in state-funded schools illegal, making it ready for social equality developments across America. The send-off of Sputnik by the Soviet Association in 1957 denoted the start of the space race, energizing headways in science and innovation.
On a social front, Elvis Presley’s ascent to distinction during the 1950s changed music with his extraordinary mix of rock ‘n’ roll. In the meantime, developments, for example, Jonas Salk’s polio immunization in 1952 welcomed trust on a worldwide scale by battling irresistible sicknesses.
These occasions made a permanent imprint on history as well as started trends that keep on affecting our present reality.
Political Climate and Key Figures 2023-1954
The political environment from 2023-1954 was turbulent, set apart by critical changes in power elements and philosophies. Key figures arose during this period, forming the course of history with their choices and activities.
Pioneers like Martin Luther Ruler Jr., Nelson Mandela, Margaret Thatcher, and Barack Obama had an enduring effect on legislative issues, upholding social liberties, equity, and progress. Their authority styles differed yet totally made a permanent imprint on society.
Wars and clashes characterized a significant part of the political scene during these years. The Virus Battle between superpowers ruled worldwide undertakings while local debates ignited strains across landmasses.
Political developments like women’s liberation, environmentalism, and basic liberties picked up speed during this period. Grassroots activism tested conventional power structures and pushed for change at neighborhood and global levels.
The political environment was dynamic and always advancing as key figures explored complex issues with differing levels of accomplishment.
Social and Cultural Changes
The period from 2023-1954 saw an exceptional change in friendly and social standards. Society experienced shifts in mentalities towards orientation jobs, race relations, and the idea of family.
Ladies assumed an undeniably critical part of the labor force during this time, testing conventional assumptions and preparing for more noteworthy uniformity between sexual orientations. The Social equality Development achieved significant changes in racial isolation regulations, prompting a more comprehensive society.
Social developments like the Beat Age and the ascent of wild ‘music mirrored a developing feeling of insubordination to cultural requirements. Creative articulations thrived with theoretical craftsmanship acquiring notoriety and writing investigating existential subjects.
The time likewise saw progressions in innovation that affected how individuals collaborated and spoke with one another. TV turned into a predominant type of diversion, molding mainstream society and impacting cultural qualities.
The social and social changes during this period established the groundwork forthe current variety, uniqueness, and interconnectedness that we experience today.
Technological Advancements and Innovations
The period somewhere in the range of 2023-1954 saw a surprising development in mechanical progressions and developments that reshaped the world as far as we might be concerned today. From the introduction of the web to the improvement of man-made brainpower, this time denoted a defining moment in mankind’s history.
Development became inseparable from progress during this time, as pivotal innovations like transistors, central processors, and PCs altered correspondence and networks. The progress from simple to computerized innovation opened up vast opportunities for worldwide interconnectedness and data sharing.
Besides, milestones like the send-off of Sputnik in 1957 prepared for space investigation and logical disclosure on an uncommon scale. As mankind considered arriving past Earth’s limits, new skylines were investigated through mechanical wonders like satellites, GPS frameworks, and mechanical technology.
As we consider the mechanical steps made during this extraordinary period, it becomes apparent that development exceeds all logical limitations when filled by interest and inventiveness. This tradition of progress keeps on motivating people in the future to drive limits farther than at any other time.
The financial scene from 2023 to 1954 saw huge movements and changes. In the mid-century time, there was a post-war financial expansion that energized success in many regions of the planet. Businesses prospered, prompting position creation and expanded shopper spending.
Mechanical progressions assumed an urgent part in forming the economy during this time. From the acquaintance of PCs with automation in assembling, development drove efficiency and productivity. The ascent of worldwide enterprises likewise changed the elements of worldwide exchange and venture.
Be that as it may, difficulties like expansion, downturns, and oil emergencies introduced obstacles to monetary steadiness. States carried out different strategies to explore these fierce times, from Keynesian financial aspects to liberation endeavors.
Glancing back at this period offers important bits of knowledge into how economies can adjust to changing conditions and flourish amid difficulty. The illustrations gained from past financial encounters keep on illuminating dynamic cycles today as we make progress toward feasible development and strength in an always-advancing worldwide commercial center.
Impact on Current Society
In the current day, the impact of the years 1954 to 2023 can in any case be felt in different parts of society. From the significant changes in political belief systems to progressions in innovation, this period has left an enduring effect.
The social and social changes that took place during these many years have formed our ongoing cultural standards and values. The push for social liberties, orientation equity, and ecological mindfulness all have been established in this groundbreaking period.
Mechanical advancements from 2023-1954 laid the basis for the overwhelming majority of the accommodations we appreciate today. From the principal PCs to space investigation milestones, these headways keep on driving advancement and change how we carry on with our lives.
Monetarily, illustrations gained from past emergencies like the Economic crisis of the early 20s have affected present-day monetary practices and guidelines. The accentuation on manageability and moral strategic policies originates from wild financial periods.
Inspecting the effect of 2023-1954 on current society offers significant experiences into where we come from and where we are going.
Lessons Learned from the Past
Glancing back at the period from 2023-1954, we can draw significant examples that reverberate even today. One of the key focal points is the significance of strength amid vulnerability and change. The capacity to adjust and develop demonstrated essential then, at that point, as it does now.
One more example learned is the meaning of solidarity in beating difficulties. During this time, networks met up to resolve social issues and drive progress all in all. This soul of collaboration stays pertinent in our ongoing society.
Challenges Faced in the Present
In the current day, society faces a horde of difficulties that come from different parts of life. From natural issues like environmental change and contamination to social issues, for example, imbalance and segregation, the world is wrestling with complex issues that require prompt consideration.
Innovative progressions have likewise achieved new difficulties, including worries over information protection, network safety dangers, and the moral ramifications of computerized reasoning. The quick speed of development has made a requirement for steady variation and guidelines to guarantee dependable utilization of innovation.
Predictions for the Future
As we consider the legit history of 2023-1954, it’s fascinating to contemplate what the future might hold. With headways in innovation like simulated intelligence and automation proceeding to develop quickly, how we work and communicate with machines is probably going to go through critical changes.
As far as cultural changes, there could be a shift towards additional economic practices as natural mindfulness develops. This could prompt inventive answers for battling environmental change and saving our planet for a long time into the future.
Financially, worldwide business sectors are supposed to turn out to be significantly more interconnected, introducing the two valuable open doors and difficulties for organizations around the world. The ascent of advanced monetary forms and blockchain innovation could likewise upset how we handle monetary exchanges.
The scene of tomorrow is loaded up with conceivable outcomes that originate from the examples learned before. While vulnerabilities might linger ahead, one thing stays certain – versatility will be key in exploring the always-impacting world that lies ahead.
Q: What were a portion of the major innovative progressions during the time of 2023-1954?
A: The period from 2023-1954 saw exceptional mechanical developments, for example, the innovation of the transistor, the improvement of PCs, the TV becoming standard, and the send-off of satellites into space.
Q: How did social and social changes affect society during this time?
A: Social and social changes in this time prompted shifts in orientation jobs, social liberties developments picking up speed, promotion of rowdy ‘music, the rise of youth culture, and critical progressions in craftsmanship and writing.
Q: What illustrations could we at any point gain from concentrating on the history between 2023-1954?
A: By digging into the history between 2023-1954, we can get a handle on important illustrations about flexibility amid difficulty, progress through development, the significance of solidarity amid unrest, meaning of supporting equity and fairness.
Q: What are a few difficulties faced by present-day culture that have attached following back to this historical period?
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Both big businesses and startups have seen the numerous benefits of promoting their products and brands using a branded marquee. It is because extraordinary income results from a branded marquee emblazoned with the logo of a brand or business.
Branded marquees are the best way to appealingly showcase a product or brand of all types of businesses. The top reasons why branded marquees have become highly popular with all kinds of businesses during events and festivals include:
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A product or brand of a business is given loads of opportunities during sales festivals and events. Wowing the crowd is achieved when a business opts to boldly emblazon its product or brand on a marquee. Using the right customised combination of colours and design in the marquee is the smartest way to create an impression with the crowd.
Standing out from the rest of the competition is the name of the game when it comes to sales conferences and festivals. And there’s no better way to do it than opting for a branded marquee.
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A branded marquee designed to follow your specific product or brand ensures a unique look at all events and festivals. While the logo of the business remains the same, using varied colours and patterns in the marquee following the theme of events and festivals is sure to attract crowds of customers.
A business that often participates in both indoor and outdoor sales events makes a branded marquee a must-have accessory. Matching your branded marquee to the theme of the event is the best way to create a new look for both your product and business logo.
The adaptability of a branded marquee makes them one of the best sales weapons to have in the arsenal of both big and small businesses.
A branded marquee offers the flexibility of meeting every type of occasion. Weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and other important milestones achieve a unique look when opting to host them under a branded marquee.
The best protection from outside elements
Not all sales festivals are housed indoors. The best way to prevent you from marketing your products during outdoor sales events is to use a branded marquee.
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I’ve always loved the ocean, despite growing up in the middle of the US. So when I learned about some SpongeBob window decor ideas, I had to look into them.
Some of the decorations are great for your windows since you can add stickers. However, you can also create your own windows, which is great for a room without any real windows.
That way, you can feel like you’re looking outside, even in an enclosed kitchen or office.
Bottom Line Up Front: SpongeBob window decor ideas include porthole paintings of various Bikini Bottom locations. The ideas also include curtains and other physical decorations for your windows.
SpongeBob Window Decor Ideas
If you love SpongeBob SquarePants, windows can make for great decor. And this goes two ways, including adding SpongeBob-themed decorations to your existing windows.
But you can also make your own “windows” that look like the portholes in the SpongeBob universe. I tried to include a few ideas for both types of decor so that you have multiple options.
In my search, I also included stuff you can make as well as stuff you can buy. I included seasonal and year-round decorations as well.
Here are some of the best SpongeBob window decor ideas to try.
#01 Painted Bikini Bottom Porthole Magnet
The Painted Bikini Bottom Porthole Magnet is an excellent option that’s ready to go. I like that you can choose between a couple of sizes, and you can place it on the fridge.
However, you could also place the magnet on any other magnet board. That makes it a great choice for a school locker, or you could attach it to your wall.
Then, you can act like you’re looking out into the city of Bikini Bottom. These designs are pretty simple since they only include flowers and a jellyfish, but that can be nice.
#02 SpongeBob Looking In
If you want to get creative, you can paint a porthole window on your wall or on a canvas to hang on the wall. I laughed when I saw this one with SpongeBob’s facial expression.
This would be a funny decoration to put up in your bathroom because of SpongeBob’s eyes. But it could also work in your bedroom or another area of the house.
I love that this is a pretty simple design, so it’s good for amateur painters. You just need yellow, white, black, and a few shades of blue and green to bring this design to life.
#03 Christmas in Bikini Bottom
More advanced painters could create a Christmas-themed SpongeBob window decoration. This example requires a lot of colors and some fine lines, so I wouldn’t attempt it as a beginner.
But if you can do it, you can paint the famous pineapple house. You can paint a few cloud flowers around it and add snow and Christmas lights on and around the house.
Depending on how close up you paint it, you may need to add a bit of Squidward’s house. That does make it a bit flexible, but you could also paint other houses, like Patrick’s rock, which would be a lot easier.
#04 For Valentine’s Day
Another holiday-themed SpongeBob window decoration is for Valentine’s Day. I saw a collection of a few heart-shaped porthole window paintings that feature different parts of Bikini Bottom.
My favorite is probably the one that shows SpongeBob and Squidward relaxing together on either side of a brick wall. But there’s also the Krusty Krab and Glove World as options.
You don’t even have to stick to just those locations. If you want to paint some other setting from Bikini Bottom, you can do so and make the sides of the window sill pink and in the shape of a heart.
#05 Shipwreck in Bikini Bottom
If you’re a big fan of Halloween, consider painting a porthole window showing a shipwreck. You can make it look like a graveyard by adding a few headstones.
Place a skull in the center and add a pirate hat to embrace the nautical theme. I love how this idea works well in the fall, but you could also make it work in a more gothic room throughout the year.
It also doesn’t require as many bright colors as some of the other designs. That can make it easier on the eyes, especially if you want to paint a large porthole.
#06 SpongeBob Plush Hanging on the Window
Maybe you have a SpongeBob plush with a small hook on it. You could hang that plush against your window so that the character looks outside.
I love how simple this idea is, and it can be great for ground-level rooms. That way, people who walk by will see the sponge in the window.
If you have multiple plushes of SpongeBob SquarePants characters, you can add them as well. Then, you’ll show off the entire crew to people who pass by your home.
#07 SpongeBob in the Window Sill
A similar idea is to simply place SpongeBob on your window sill. You could have him look outside or into your room depending on the vibe you prefer.
I like how this one works with any plush, so you don’t need to attach a hook. Also, you can easily move the character around, and you can add SpongeBob’s friends as well.
The plushes are also a nice touch if you don’t have the best insulation around a window. It won’t be perfect, but SpongeBob may be able to absorb some of the cold to keep you warm during the winter.
#08 SpongeBob Window Curtains
Another decor idea for a physical window is to get SpongeBob curtains. I found a set that features SpongeBob, Patrick, and Gary on a dark blue background.
You can choose the right size based on the height of your windows, and the curtains work in various rooms of the house. I love that the curtains can block the sun if you need to take a nap during the day.
The curtains are pretty easy to hang, but they’re probably not the best if you have pets. I remember the dogs and cats I had growing up would always mess up any curtains we had.
#09 SpongeBob SquarePants Window Valance
The SpongeBob SquarePants Window Valance is a great alternative to curtains. It goes near the top of your window and looks like a curtain but very short.
I think that would be a better choice for people who can’t use curtains due to pets or other reasons. This valance has a light blue background and shows SpongeBob and Patrick swimming.
You can easily install the valance at the top of a window, and you can use it over blinds or another curtain. Or you can simply add it to a window that doesn’t have other decorations.
#10 Yellow Blackout Curtains
As much as I love SpongeBob, I can understand wanting something more subtle. I’d recommend a set of yellow blackout curtains so that you can keep things simple.
The yellow is a bit more muted than SpongeBob, but it’s a good compromise. If you have multiple windows you want to cover, you could get a blue set to represent water or a pink set to represent Patrick or Gary.
You could use these different curtains throughout your house to quietly show off your love for the show. Plus, you can choose colors that match the decorations in each respective room.
#11 Bubble Buddy Window Sticker
Bubble Buddy is one of SpongeBob’s best friends, so it makes sense to have a Bubble Buddy Window Sticker. I like how it’s simple but that SpongeBob fans will recognize it.
What’s more, you could use the decoration alone or with a SpongeBob sticker or plush. This particular sticker works well on the windows in your home as well as your car windows.
That makes it a great option for college students who can’t put things on their dorm windows. You could decorate the windows of your vehicle instead.
#12 SpongeBob Hitting Glass Vinyl Sticker
Another fun window sticker idea is of SpongeBob hitting the glass. You can place this on the window in your room or car, and you could put it next to the Bubble Buddy sticker.
The specific sticker I found is a bit green for my liking, but it’s still a good idea. I know there are a lot of places where you can design stickers that a print-on-demand company will produce for you.
So if you’re a good designer, you could use one of those companies to make the sticker you want. Then, you can place it wherever makes the most sense.
#13 SpongeBob Car Window Note
I saw this SpongeBob car window decal with a note and thought of all of the dog owners out there. If you ever need to leave your dog in the car for a minute, you can set up this decoration.
The note mentions that the car is cool, and the decoration is caveman SpongeBob. Now, I wouldn’t use the note if it’s not cool in your car, but it can help warn others that your dog will be safe.
This decoration isn’t the most practical, and you shouldn’t use it all of the time. But it’s definitely a funny one to break out when you need to run a quick errand and leave your dog in your car (safely, of course).
How to Choose Between SpongeBob Window Decor Ideas
Going through all of the SpongeBob window decor ideas can be overwhelming. If you suffer from analysis paralysis, you should consider how to choose an idea or two.
After all, all of the decorations could clash with each other. But some look good on their own or with some of the other ideas from the list.
Consider the following factors when deciding which SpongeBob window decorations to use.
Fake or Real
First, you should decide if you want to use a fake or real window. When I lived in an apartment, for example, my place didn’t have a window in the kitchen, so a fake porthole window could have looked good.
If you have a room without windows, painting a fake one or two may work out well. On the other hand, if you have a window in a room, you have more decor options.
You’ll have to decide if you want to decorate the window itself or add curtains. Then, you can narrow your search for the best options.
Whether you go the fake or real route, you should consider the size of your current or ideal window. If you’re installing curtains, consider how tall and wide a window is to get the right size.
When it comes to fake windows, consider how big you want to make them. You could paint and hang portholes of different sizes, so experiment with what you think looks the best.
If you aren’t sure of the right size, go bigger than you think and use a simple design. Then, you could cut off the edges and repaint the porthole to be the ideal size.
Handmade or Store-Bought
Next, decide if you want a handmade or store-bought option. Both can work out well, and some decorations are more common from the store, such as curtains.
If you want a handmade window decoration, you now get to decide who will make it. You could get crafty and paint the windows you want, or you could commission an artist to do so.
Paying an artist will usually be expensive. However, it’s well worth it for a unique decoration, and you don’t have to worry about getting all of the details right.
I’d also consider the other decorations and the overall color scheme in the room you want to decorate. My bedroom has a lot of green, blue, and pink, so a fake porthole window with the flowers could look great.
However, I know the yellow blackout curtains would clash with my current setup. Your window decorations don’t have to match the rest of the room, but you should consider if you want them to.
If you want to add a SpongeBob decoration to your car, matching may not be as important. I’ve seen a lot of cars with bumper stickers in a variety of colors and designs, but the house is a different story.
Maybe you like to decorate for seasons or holidays, such as Christmas. In that case, consider some seasonal SpongeBob window decor ideas.
You could paint a porthole window that makes it look like it’s snowing out. That’s a great idea for anywhere but especially if you live somewhere that never gets snow but want to feel like it could snow.
While I included ideas for Christmas, Halloween, and Valentine’s Day, those are just a start. You could design your own porthole painting for just about any occasion.
Of course, you should set and stick to a budget. Some SpongeBob window decor ideas could get expensive, especially if you choose to hire an artist.
Even if you get cheap decorations, getting multiple of them will add up. So make sure you can afford all of the window decorations you want.
Then, you and your loved ones can enjoy the decorations, and your bank account will thank you.
FAQs About SpongeBob Window Decor Ideas
Question: Where can you use SpongeBob window decor?
Answer: You can use SpongeBob window decor almost anywhere. When it comes to porthole window paintings, they can look good in almost any room of your home.
There are also some decorations that are suitable for your car window. So if you can’t place anything on the walls or windows in your home, you can always use your car.
Question: Can you make SpongeBob window decor?
Answer: Making SpongeBob window decor is pretty easy. All you need is a canvas and some paint, and you can create a porthole in the size and shape you want.
Then, you can cut the canvas to the final size and hang the window on the wall. You can also print stickers to place on your existing windows.
Question: Is SpongeBob window decor expensive?
Answer: SpongeBob window decor is usually pretty cheap. You can get craft supplies to lower the cost, or you can find some stickers for a few dollars.
Now, if you commission an artist for a unique painting, that can cost a lot.
Question: Where can you buy SpongeBob window decor?
Answer: You can buy SpongeBob window decor on Amazon and Etsy. I’m sure other places sell them, so you could also find stuff in person or at other online shops.
Final Note on SpongeBob Window Decor Ideas
If you want to feel like you live in Bikini Bottom, you should consider a few SpongeBob window decor ideas. Some are for porthole designs that make it look like you’re under the sea.
Other ideas work well on your current windows and let you show off SpongeBob or other characters. I’d recommend starting with stickers or a basic porthole painting and expanding your decorations from there.
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As becoming the first player since Serena Williams in 2016 to become Wimbledon 2023 | Latest news | LTA should give an added boost of energy for Serena, she begins her tournament against Shelby Rogers – an opponent she has lost twice against thus far – though not likely facing off against any leading contenders until at least quarter finals when Ons Jabeur may appear as her final opponent of 2016.
Rune To Win And Each Way
At 33/1, Holger Rune is worth taking a chance on. His pre-tournament value makes his odds worth betting on as part of an extremely talented next generation of players. One of four-time ATP Tour Champions at only 20 years old, Rune became one of youngest Masters 1000 winners after defeating Wimbledon favorite Novak Djokovic at Rome Masters and going on to post his most impressive grand slam victory at Roland-Garros where he advanced through to quarterfinals – an experience unlike anything in previous tournament history!
Rune will gain more tournament knowledge as his athleticism and incredible volleying ability make him a difficult foe to beat. Rune started the grass season off well at Queens this week with an outstanding semi-finals performance on this particular surface; unfortunately for him though, top seed Carlos Alcaraz appears likely to be his finals opponent; although George Loffhagen may allow Rune into competition this year by giving a British wildcards entry pass in round one.
Wimbledon Day 2 Tips
Sonego To Win
2021 has a first-round matchup all Italians as Wimbledon winner Matteo Berrettini looks to regain his form against Lorenzo Sonego, whom many expect will help. Berrettini remains hard to dismiss on court but his recent performance have been limited since resigning Monte Carlo in April and only returning to grass twice since then – losing both times to Sonego he won three games total in two sets against Sonego. These facts alone should convince us of Sonego’s chances and suffer an exhausting first round loss against another former winner in Sonego!
Rogers Vs Rybakina: Over 19.5 Games
On Centre Court, Elena Rybakina returns as champion from last year’s tournament to defend her crown against 49th-ranked American Shelby Rogers in her inaugural matchback of 2018. Rybakina made our initial open Wimbledon picks, yet is heading into London after experiencing a tough few weeks of training due to contracting a virus which forced her to miss this year’s French Open last month. Reigning grass season champion, she competed twice in Berlin to start the year off, eventually falling short against Donna Vekic but reports indicate she is healthy and ready to defend her crown at Wimbledon. Shelby Rogers will likely provide stiff opposition again; last year they lost to each other at this event; Shelby Rogers entering Wimbledon with four consecutive losses is an unfamiliar opponent; we decided against picking any specific winner but rather stay neutral because this over/under game had an unusually small spread compared to similar contests between these players.
Maria To Win
In our final section, we highlight one of Wimbledon’s greatest surprises of 2016, when Tatjana Maria made it all the way to the quarterfinals despite entering her senior years on grass courts. She appears to have found her most effective form as she approaches retirement. Maria recently reached the semifinals of an Italian Challenger event in June and surprised most favored as well as world number 1 Iga Swiatak into a third set win in Germany – sorana Cirstea beat her. Cirstea currently struggles to find form having only won once out of six matches recently while her loss in second set against Maria was further evidence that this German should opt for Maria as her opponent. | <urn:uuid:54f74cb6-747a-4940-b5c6-420601a49256> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thesportsroster.com/elena-rybakina-and-holger-rune-headline-our-early-wimbledon-betting-tips/ | 2024-04-18T13:30:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.970769 | 1,093 |
Who is the owner of TVS? Whether you have a question about the TVS car brand or just want to know more about its history, this article will answer your questions. To find out who owns TVS, you can visit its official website. Alternatively, you can look up a company’s contact details online. To get in touch with the company’s CEO, call 028 9294 7755.
The TVS Group is a family company with interests in many other businesses. The holding companies are led by the third and fourth generations of the founder. However, traditionally, the holding companies are run by separate branches of the TVS family, which felt that ownership and management should align. That’s why the TVS Group has decided to restructure its company ownership in order to align it with its management. With this decision, the company will have more flexibility to interact with its stakeholders.
The founder of TVS was Thirukkurungudi Vengaram Sundram Iyengar. He was born in 1877 and died in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. His grandson, Venu Srinivasan, took over the company after his father’s death. Today, TVS is India’s third-largest two and three-wheeler manufacturer and is in talks to acquire the Tata-controlled DIESL.
Venu Srinivasan is the current chairman of the TVS Motor Company and also the Managing Director of the Sundaram-Clayton Group. He holds the Padma Bhushan Award, the third-highest civilian award in India, for his contribution to trade and industry. In addition to being the CEO of the TVS group, Srinivasan is also vice-chairman of Tata Sons Ltd. and a member of Tata Trusts, which owns 66 percent of TVS shares.
The TVS group has many subsidiaries in Europe. The company has a joint venture with AutoServ of Germany, which provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for European customers. The company’s European subsidiaries include TVS Automotive Europe and TVS Logistics Services Limited. These companies also provide logistics and warehouse facilities. TVS has established a significant brand presence among its suppliers in Sri Lanka. Its recent expansion into Europe is a sign of its global presence and deep expertise in supply chain logistics.
TVS has been around for over 100 years. It is the fourth-largest motorcycle manufacturer in India and is one of the top two-wheeler manufacturers. The company also manufactures motorcycles and spare parts. It is a multinational company, which has struggled and thrived for over a century. However, its history is not without controversy. The TVS Motor Company has been a struggling enterprise, and in the end, it has found a way to succeed.
T.V. Sundaram Iyengar founded the company in 1911 and later went on to establish the Southern Roadways Limited in the UK. This company eventually expanded into manufacturing cars and buses. The TVS 50 was the first two-seater moped in India. It also partnered with Suzuki Motor Corporation and marketed it under the name TVS. It has since been a global leader in the motor industry. | <urn:uuid:3de76f10-1477-48d2-bf2a-35fde4d1f501> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thesportsroster.com/who-is-owner-of-tvs/ | 2024-04-18T12:58:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.981316 | 664 |
Slice eggplant into 1/4 inch rounds. Lay out in a single layer on a paper towel lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Let sit 1 hour to release moisture.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease 1-2 large baking sheets.
Set up 3 shallow dishes for dredging. In the first dish, stir together flour, salt and pepper. In the second dish, whisk eggs. In the third dish, stir together panko bread crumbs, Italian bread crumbs, and garlic powder.
Working one at a time, dredge eggplant slices in flour mixture, dip in egg mixture, and then coat in bread crumb mixture. Place onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Sprinkle on a light coating of parmesan cheese.
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, flipping eggplant slices halfway through.
Spread 2 tablespoons of marinara into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 dish. Layer half of the eggplant slices onto the bottom. Top with half of the remaining marinara, and then layer on all of the mozzarella slices. Sprinkle on half of the basil and half of the parmesan cheese.
Place remaining eggplant slices on top and cover with remaining marinara, basil, and parmesan cheese.
Bake, uncovered, in the 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and the top is bubbling and lightly browned. | <urn:uuid:b9ebcd54-1dfa-4694-91cb-5168264bc642> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thestayathomechef.com/wprm_print/9221 | 2024-04-18T14:09:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.888734 | 308 |
Cupcake Wars is modeled on the TV program by the same name. Boys and girls in grades three through eight will prepare batter, bake and decorate from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 21 in the Church Street Rec. Department’s ‘Community Kitchen.’
Students will be put into small teams and prepare a unique cupcake using mystery ingredients. Each team’s entry will be judged on taste, use of ingredients and presentation. Student bakers will be given a wide range of cupcake batter styles, frostings and decorations.
Lots of room for improvisation and creativity and teamwork will bring out the best confection. Winners will be crowned the ‘2022 Winter Cupcake Wars Champion’ (and bragging rights).
If you want to blow off some steam, sign up for the sports program, which will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Church Street gymnasium. Tony Dicaro and Eric Cassidy of ‘Fundamental Hoops’ will lead boys and girls in grades one through six through multiple activities.
They will organize a variety of team games such as basketball, kickball, handball and dodgeball. It promises to be an action-packed session with some instruction and lots of fun. Students should bring a mask, water and a snack or lunch.
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Coimbatore: An exclusive academy for grooming start-ups was inaugurated by Padma Shri Arunachalam Muruganadam in the city last Tuesday.
G Karthikeyan, the founder of the academy, said that they are in plans to conduct a competition for start-ups to acknowledge their talents. “The event will encourage and motivate the entrepreneurs to pursue their goals with more vigor and enthusiasm.”
The award ceremony is being slotted for the 30th of April when Nirmala Sitharam, the Union Finance minister, has agreed to be the chief guest.
He went on to add that the competition is being held to segregate the best three eligible start-ups, women led-start-ups, and scaled-up start-ups in the Kongu region. | <urn:uuid:96a0ec14-ce75-49e8-bf1c-c2b932e418be> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thetravelsaga.in/start-ups-to-get-groomed-academy-gets-inaugurated-in-kongu-region/ | 2024-04-18T14:06:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.974 | 168 |
By Ernest Kearney — Playwright Lauren Gunderson is the current “flavor of the month” of the American theatre scene, with her works the most often produced of any living American playwright.
For me, the jury is still out.
I have endured her award winning I and You which was a mediocre Twilight Zone episode at best, appreciated the craftsmanship of Silent Sky, her narrative based on Henrietta Leavitt who dedicated her life to charting the stars at Harvard Observatory during the 1900s, and thoroughly enjoyed her Émilie: La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight about one of the guiding figures of the French Enlightenment and supporter of the Encyclopédie.
Ada and the Engine, now being staged by Theatre Unleashed is intriguing in both its subject matter and in its departure from Gunderson’s typical approach to her subjects.
The focus of this work is a continuation of Gunderson’s series of historical women whose contributions have been overlooked or overshadowed by others – generally men.
The story’s central character is Ada Lovelace nee Byron (Jessie Sherman), the only legitimate child of the notorious poet Lord Byron. Ada, who never met her father before his death, is fascinated by his life and his poetry much to the consternation of her mother Anabella Byron (Denise Nicholson), who is constantly on the lookout for signs of the father’s madness appearing in the daughter.
Ada also frustrates her mother by, both, her distain for the niceties of proper society and her passion for mathematics.
It is through her friend Mary Somerville (Michelle Holmes) who was one of the first women to gain membership in the Royal Astronomical Society, that Ada is introduced to Charles Babbage (Alex Knox) mathematician and engineer.
Babbage was one of the great “eccentrics” of 19th century Britain, a curious mixture of kook and genius. The kook was constantly entering into unnecessary arguments with those who were in a position to help or hinder him in his pursuits and noted for his campaigning to ban such practices as the children’s game of “hoops” in public and street musicians.
On the genius side, Babbage is often credited by some as being the “father of the computer.”
Upon their first meeting Ada and Babbage are united by a shared love of mathematics, and when Babbage invites her to see the prototype of his difference engine, an early precursor of a digital programmable computer, Ada commits to assisting him in its development.
Ada pursues her commitment to Babbage and her work on the “engine” even after her marriage to William King-Noel, later Lord Lovelace (Gregory Crafts).
The play itself carries the least creditable claims of Gunderson’s historical pieces, as Lovelace’s contribution in the actual development of Babbage’s engine is widely disputed. What is beyond question is that Lovelace’s vision of the engine’s potential far exceeded Babbage’s own, earning her the title of “prophetess to the computer age.”
Fortunately, this matter set aside for the scholars, Gunderson’s play is both entertaining and moving, and apparently the stars have aligned for this staging of it.
Knox and Crafts are each excellent as the men who both love Ada and yet are eclipsed by her. Nicholson succeeds in portraying a mother who punishes her child for the sins of its father, and is nasty enough that one keeps expecting her to bellow out, “No wire coat hangers ever!”
Both Holmes and Casey Hunter (as the ghost of Lord Byron) manage to have moments in roles that don’t allow for many.
But it is Sherman in the titular role that captures the audience and drives the pacing of the piece as she takes us from the joy of a young girl’s passion to the price of a woman’s dream.
Director Heidi Powers enriches the production beyond the typical black box fare employing the excellent costumes of Denise Barrett and the animation of Kevin Hilton to enclose the stage into the expanding vista of ideas.
Unlike her other works that I know, Gunderson chose to incorporate music into Ada and the Engine, arising from Lovelace’s prediction that one day Babbage’s difference engine could even be used to produce music. This addition benefits the effort, even if the choreography in this production seemed somewhat under rehearsed. But they have the rest of the run to work on that feature.
Overall, thanks to the fusion of a talented director and cast, Ada and the Engine offers a solid evening of entertainment to any audience and Theatre Unleashed has earned a definite feather to add to their bonnet.
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365 days : This Day is now streaming on Netflix. Sequel to 365 Days, starring Michele Morrone and Anna Maria also, Massimo’s opponent, Marcelo “Nacho” Matos, will be played by Simone Susinna. The film, directed by Barbara Bialowas and Tomasz Mandes, is based on one of Polish author Blanka Lipiska’s profoundly sensuous popular novels. After the previous film ended on a cliffhanger, leaving fans wondering whether or not mafia boss Massimo and his love Laura would marry.
Let’s start with a short rundown of what happened in 365 Days: This Day as depicted in the film. Laura survived the tragedy at the end of the first film, but she lost the baby as a result. She’s hiding this from Massimo, and their honeymoon doesn’t last long after they marry. Laura witnesses Massimo having lovely times with his former sweetheart Anna at a party, unaware that she is witnessing Massimo’s identical brother Adriano bonking Anna.
Laura is devastated once again when Nacho confesses that he is the son of Don Fernando Matos, Massimo’s “constant nemesis.” Don Matos intends to use Laura to persuade Massimo to relinquish the family throne to his brother. Nacho claims that his feelings for Laura are genuine and that he didn’t have a choice. But it doesn’t appear like she forgives him, and she’ll be shot shortly after by Anna, so she’ll have other things to worry about.
Although the sequel of 365 Days is a lot different than the books. Nacho kidnaps Laura and holds her captive while she falls for him. Laura similarly finishes the second book when Massimo tries to save her from Nacho, but there is another significant difference between the movie and the book version. Laura is still pregnant with Massimo’s kid in the novels, and she did not miscarry after the accident. Massimo must choose between saving Laura and their unborn child at the opening of the third book. Now we just have to wait and see what changes Netflix going to make in the third part of 365 Days. | <urn:uuid:f4be31e2-df40-4d57-bbdb-c5ce5abd5072> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://theubj.com/entertainment/41576/michele-morrone-and-anna-maria-are-back-with-their-steamy-romance-in-365-days-2/ | 2024-04-18T14:25:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.964032 | 465 |
After being arrested, trans influencer Nikita Dragun was placed in a men’s jail.
“I wish I could tell myself that all of those qualities about myself that I knew instantly, even as a kid, and that I knew I had to hide — and I hid them for most of my life — that those qualities would push me forward in life.”
It’s that spirit and dedication to authenticity that were partially responsible for Dragun’s recent arrest at a hotel in Miami Beach. Unfortunately, Dragun was placed in a men’s jail.
Why was Nikita Dragun arrested and is she OK now?
Why was Nikita Dragun arrested?
TMZ was the first to report the news of Nikita’s arrest, which occurred Monday, Nov. 7 at The Goodtime Hotel in Miami Beach.
According to the outlet, who obtained the police report on the incident, “cops responded to a report of someone causing a disturbance and being extremely disorderly at the hotel.” By the time authorities arrived, they were told she had been quite rambunctious for a long period of time.
Nikita was repeatedly asked to keep it down and ignored every request. At one point, she threw water on hotel staff. When police and hotel security knocked on her hotel door, they could hear loud music inside. It took several moments for Dragun to answer and when she did, she evidently slammed the door in their faces.
“Do you want more?” she asked after once again opening her hotel room door.
At this point, Dragun doused the security guard and police officer with water from a bottle. That was the final straw for police, who immediately arrested Dragun and booked her at Miami-Dade County’s Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center for “felony battery on a police officer, misdemeanor disorderly conduct, and misdemeanor battery.”
Sadly, it only got worse after this.
Nikita Dragun was placed in a men’s unit of the jail.
In a statement obtained by Distractify, Jack Ketsoyan of Full Scope Public Relations touched upon the inherent danger that surrounds a trans woman being placed in the men’s unit of a jail.
“The situation with Nikita, who is legally female, being placed in a men’s unit of a Florida jail is extremely disturbing and dangerous,” he said. “This decision made by the Miami-Dade County Corrections Department directly violates their protocol, which mandates that transgender inmates are classified and housed based on safety needs and gender identity.”
Fortunately, she didn’t have to spend too much time in jail. “Nikita has been released and is now safe,” Jack revealed. “Thank you for respecting her privacy during this time.”
Over on Twitter, Dragun provided a few more details. Apparently, she witnessed a man push “the fiancé of the VP of Warner and Atlantic, who I am currently in talks with to fund ‘Bend Me Over.'”
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Drawing on data from a recently-released report from the Brennan Center, an article in Government Technology surveyed the state of voter registration in the United States. Seth Flaxman considered the importance of investing in new voting technology. At its 20th session in Brussels, Belgium, the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization formally voted to accept the District of Columbia as a new member. A Leon County Circuit Court Judge has rejected a request by the Florida Senate to have the court hire a redistricting expert to redraw the Senate maps, saying “we just don’t have enough time left” to hire a newcomer to the process and get the boundaries set in time for the 2016 election. U.S. citizens living in Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands have filed a lawsuit in Illinois’ northern district court arguing that statutes allowing them to vote in particular areas but not certain U.S. territories are a violation of their equal protection rights, according to court documents. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie vetoed legislation that would have would have established automatic registration and online registration, as well as creating more opportunities for in-person early voting. Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy has won a majority in Myanmar’s parliament, and foreign ministers and senior officials from more than a dozen countries agreed to work for a ceasefire in Syria’s civil war, outlining a plan on Saturday for a political process in Syria leading to elections within two years. | <urn:uuid:b8fb5d88-ba29-4777-8aa7-2b7c685bdad7> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thevotingnews.com/tvn-weekly-11152015/ | 2024-04-18T14:09:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.957096 | 302 |
There are so many holiday events in South Florida! The weather is finally changing – temperatures dropped into the 70s and Thanksgiving is over. Now we can officially begin to make our plans for the upcoming holiday season. Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve – we love this time of year!
Holiday Events for The Family
There is no shortage of holiday events for the family in South Florida. In fact, new ones seem to be popping up every day. To be honest, everyone at The Wilson Group loves these. Spending time with our kids is one of the best parts of the holiday season.
Having so many options of places to go and things to do makes it even better. Together we can sing, dance, play games, craft and even play in the SNOW!!! Take time to check out the events we have shared below. We’re pretty sure you’ll find a few that are perfect for your family!
November 30th – December 10th
Florida Technical College Winter Festival, December 1st, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Visit the campus of FTC in Pembroke Pines for this enjoyable holiday kid friendly event. There will be Christmas carols, games and even a visit with Santa!
Santa’s Arrival Party, December 1st, 11:00am – 1:00pm: The Pompano Beach Citi Center will welcome Santa on a firetruck as it kicks off the holiday season. There will be activities for kids and even snow!
Santa’s Wonderland, Daily through December 24th: Visit Bass Pro Shops now through December 24th for a host of holiday fun! Tour the village, see Santa’s elves and even take a picture with Santa himself. This annual event is so much fun, visit their website for additional details.
North Pole Pajama Party and The Polar Express 3D Movie, December 1st, 10:00am: The Museum of Discover & Science in Fort Lauderdale is the site for this children’s event (which will also be held on December 8th). Visit their website for ticket information and details as to how the event will run.
The Nutcracker, December 1st, 3:00pm: Lauderhill Performing Arts Center is excited for its showing of this classic Christmas Ballet. Their website shares details of the show and ticket information.
SnowFest 2018, December 1st, 4:00pm: Visit the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines for a holiday extravaganza. There will be snow (75 tons of it), visits with Santa, games, music and more. You can even watch them light the Christmas Tree. Visit their website for ticket information – you get a discount if you purchase in advance!
Downtown in December, December 1st, 5:00pm – 9:00pm: Coral Springs City Hall is the site for this holiday celebration. This event features train rides, the Polar Express movie, snow and food trucks. Bring the kids and your friends and come for dinner!
Holiday Magic Evening Experience, December 1st – December 7th: Who knew the Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale had such a lovely holiday celebration? We just learned about it. Take a self-guided tour and let us know what you think! Details are available on their website.
Holiday Lighting of the Greens, December 1st, 6:00pm -8:00pm: Join the Town of Davie as they kick off the holiday season at Town Hall. Activities include musical performances, a horse parade and pictures with Santa. Visit their website for details.
Open Way Holiday, December 1st, 5:00pm – 9:00pm: Celebrate the start of the holiday season in Deerfield Beach at the Fishing Pier. Walk through the holiday lights, ice skate and even see Santa! Visit their Facebook page for more details.
Outdoor Iceskating on Las Olas, Daily through January 7th: Presented by the Florida Panthers, come skate, outside, on REAL ice!! Weekdays 3:00pm – 10:00pm and Weekends noon -10:00pm. Visit their website for all of the details.
Holiday Village in Oakland Park, November 30th – December 2nd: Jaco Pastorius Park is the site of this family event. There will be music, entertainment and lots to do for kids. Visit their website for hours and details.
Snowfest in Pembroke Pines, December 1st, 4:00pm – 8:00pm: The Charles F. Dodge Center is the place to be for 75 TONS of snow, a visit from Santa, tons of activities and the Christmas Tree Lighting. Admission to the event is free, but there is a charge to play in the snow area; a discount is provided for those who reserve tickets. Visit their website for more information.
Pompano Beach 9th Annual Light Up MLK, December 1st, 5:00pm: This family friendly event, at Annie Adderly Gillis Park will feature music, Santa and the lighting of the Christmas Tree! It is an opportunity to celebrate with family and friends. Additional details are available on line.
Weston Town Center Tree Lighting, December 2nd, 4:00pm: Stop by Weston Town Center for this holiday event. You can even visit with Santa!
Light Up Sistrunk, December 7th, 5:00pm: Stop by historic Sistrunk Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale for this holiday event. There will be a tree lighting, kids zone, live entertainment and even food trucks. Their website provides more information.
Food Trucks in Lights, December 7th, 5:00pm – 9:00pm: This recurring event in the parking lot at Flamingo Gardens is so much more festive now that the food trucks will be decorated for the holidays. Head on over for some music and dinner!
Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland in Tamarac, December 7th, 6:00pm: Tamarac Park is going to be the site of holiday fun and games. Santa will be visiting. Details available online.
Margate Winter Festival, December 7th, 6:00pm: Visit the intersection of Margate Boulevard and 441 for snow, kiddie rides, food and more! Santa will be there. Bring your cameras!
Light Up Cooper City, December 7th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm: Memorial Park is the site for this home town celebration. Bring the family and visit with Santa. Kids can enjoy a bounce house, train rides and so much more. Visit their website for complete details.
Fort Lauderdale Holiday Extravaganza, December 8th, 10:00am – 3:00pm: Take the family holiday shopping at this vendor paradise at ArtServe. Wear your ugly sweater and plan to see Santa! Details are available on their Facebook page,
Fun and Snow in Davie, December 8th, 6:00pm: The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds is the site for this “winter” experience! There will be snow play, ice skating, face painting and more. Check their website for more details.
Light Up the Park, December 8th, 8:00pm: Pine Trails Park in Parkland is the site for this holiday evening event. There will be a holiday show, food trucks and performances. Enjoy this beautiful evening with some friends.
December 11th – December 25th
Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt, December 12th, 6:30pm – 8:00pm: Appropriate for children ages 3-8, this event has kids “hunting” for candy canes by flashlight. Its so much fun for the little ones. Coconut Creek residents can purchase discount tickets. Visit their website for all of the information.
Santa’s Little Helpers, December 15th & 16th and 22nd & 23rd: Flamingo Gardens is excited to welcome Mrs. Claus and the elves for two weekends of fun! There will be bounce houses, snow mounds, animal exhibits and so much more. Check out their website for details and a coupon!
Christmas Near the Beach, December 15th, 4:00pm – 9:00pm: Plan to come by Arts Park in Hollywood for this family holiday event. Activities include music, dancing, a visit from Santa and so much more. Make sure to check out their website to get the full story!
Guy Harvey Family Fun Day, December 15th, 5:00pm – 7:00pm: How is this for a different way to celebrate. Head over the Guy Harvey World Headquarters in Davie where you can meet Guy AND Santa! There will be a live animal show, food, games and giveaways!
Santa on the Beach, December 19th, Noon: Head to Fort Lauderdale to watch Santa and his motorcade travel down Las Olas Boulevard (he starts at Broward) as he visits the beach. He’ll be giving out candy!!
Best Holiday Lights in South Florida
We said it last year, and we will say it again. Nothing shouts “holiday season” louder than the appearance of holiday lights throughout the area. The best holiday lights in South Florida are only a short trip away.
The displays and opportunities below can be enhanced by light displays in your neighborhood or those of friends. Please, let us know in the comments if there is a particular location we should visit. Also, understand that several of the events in the section above also include lovely light displays!
Water Taxi Holiday Lights Cruise, nightly, 6:30 and 8:30: Want to see all the beautiful lights on the intercostal? Take a water taxi cruise. They offer two cruises nightly and depart from Fort Lauderdale. Check out their website for the exact schedule and costs.
Holiday Fantasy of Lights, nightly (through January 1st) 6:00pm -10:00pm: Visit Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek for the fabulous drive-through holiday light display! Visit your favorite coffee shop first and grab some warm drinks for the ride! Want to take a look at what you can expect? Check out this video of last year’s display!
Chinese Lantern Festival, nightly, 5:30pm – 10:00pm: Central Broward Regional Park and Stadium is the site for this magnificent festival of lights. This event runs nightly through New Year’s Day and continues through mid January. Details are on on their web page.
Symphony of Lights, Gulf Stream Park, nightly through December 31st, 6:00pm – 11:00pm: Visit Champions Plaza for this beautiful light display. Have dinner and drinks and enjoy the atmosphere. Special events will also be held. Details are available on their website.
Christmas Lights in the Acres, Plantation Baptist Church, November 29th – December 30th (most nights), hours vary: This awe-inspiring display of lights is not to be missed! There is music and so much to see. Visit their website to confirm the hours; and bring your camera!!
Garden of Lights, Flamingo Gardens, Weekends beginning December 14th: 5:00pm – 8:00pm: Visit the park after dark for the spectacular display of lights and decorations. Children activities will be held. Visit their website for details.
A bit of advice from us (because we are self-professed Christmas light EXPERTS), grab the kids and stop by one of the fabulous coffee shops located in South Florida for some yummy and warm beverages to drink while you enjoy the beauty of the season!
Everybody Loves A Parade!
Admit it, you gathered the family on the couch Thansgiving morning to watch the Macy’s Parade. We were relieved the winds were under control and that we were able to enjoy the giant balloons, as well as the bands and floats. Honestly, we LOVE a good holiday parade!
Lucky for us, South Florida hosts a variety of holiday parades. Some through the streets of our local towns, and others on the water we are so fortunate to leave near. Whether on land or water, we love the opportunity to sit outside, enjoy the beautiful weather and watch a parade go by.
56th Annual Greater Pompano Beach & Lighthouse Point Boat Parade, December 14th, 7:00pm: This is one of the longest running boat parades in the nation. Plan on coming out to one of the viewing points and enjoying the festively lit boats. Visit their Facebook page for more information.
Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, December 15th, 6:30: There really are no words to describe this unbelievable parade. Make plans to watch as the most beautifully decorated boats float down the intercostal. Be sure to visit their website as there are many associated events happening.
Hollywood Candy Cane Parade, December 8th, 7:00pm: For the 63rd year, Hollywood will celebrate the holidays with it’s festive parade. This event promises fun for the whole family. Save the date for this fun evening!
Coral Springs Holiday Parade, December 12th, 7:00pm: For years, locals have enjoyed the Coral Springs Holiday Parade. Come on out to see the floats and marching bands. The parade travels along Sample Road. Details are available on their website.
Santa By Sea, December 12th, 5:00pm – 8:00pm: When you’re in South Florida, Santa often needs to travel on water. Check him out tonight as he climbs aboard his lighted water sleigh from Colohatchee Boat Ramp in Wilton Manors.
Breakfast With Santa
It wouldn’t be Christmas without Santa Claus! This year you have several opportunities to participate in a Santa experience that is a little more intimate than just a visit at the mall (although that is always fun – and you leave with a picture in hand). While almost every local mall is expecting Santa this year and he will be making appearances at the family events shared above, below we have highlighted some special events that are solely built around Santa-time.
Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Busters, December 8th, 9:00am – 1:00pm: This promises to be loads of fun. This event includes a breakfast buffet, crafts, a $10 game card and more. Visit their Facebook page for details and reservation information.
Breakfast With Santa at the Rainforest Cafe, December 15th and 22nd, 8:00am -10:00am: Enjoy the fabulous Rainforest Cafe and a breakfast buffet with Santa! Visit their website for the menu, details and ticket information.
Breakfast With Santa at Chik Fil A, 9:00am – 11:00am: The Chik fil A in Pompano is hosting this holiday event. Enjoy breakfast, cookies and milk, activities and photos! Visit their Facebook page for ticket information and more details.
Cookies and Milk with Santa, December 15th, 3:00pm: Pompano Citi Center is the site for this interactive activity. This event includes a story time and Mrs. Claus will be there too. Their Facebook page shares all the details, including how to get tickets.
Brunch With Santa on the Farm, December 16th, 11:00am – 2:00pm: This second brunch event was added due to popular demand. Visit Morando Farms and enjoy brunch with Santa Claus. Visit the website for ticket information and more details.
Breakfast With Santa, December 16th, 9:00am – 11:30am: The Fort Lauderdale Women’s Club is hosting this yummy breakfast. Purchase your tickets early to ensure you have a seat. Santa will be there and there will be activities and raffles too.
Cookies with Santa, December 16th, 11:00am – 2:00pm: The Pet Express Animal Hospital is inviting you and your 4 legged friends to have a snack with Santa. What a great opportunity for your pup to tell Santa what he or she wants for Christmas. Check out their flyer for more details.
If sharing some special time with Santa is important to your family this year, make sure you visit these websites and make reservations. They will sell out!
Researching and sharing this list of South Florida holiday events has, without a doubt, put us in the holiday spirit. We are all checking our calendars and making plans to spend time with family and friends. After all, that is truly the best part of the holiday season – quality time with those we love. If you want to keep up with the exciting events each weekend in South Florida, visit our website; each week we provide a new list of what’s happening locally.
All of us at The Wilson Real Estate Group wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season. We recognize how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful location and appreciate the opportunity we have to work with those of you who live here too.
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Black Panther has already become a phenomenon within and beyond the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The story chronicles the ascension of King T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) to the throne of the fictional African nation of Wakanda upon the death of his father. In this new role he faces challenges from within himself and from the world outside, challenges he must meet if he is to fulfill the traditional role of Black Panther, protector of the nation.
Having seen the film twice, I’ve been reflecting on a number of pertinent questions it raises. One of these is literally asked at the close of the film when a child says to T’Challa, “Who are you?” Throughout Black Panther, T’Challa finds himself deeply concerned with who he is supposed to be as the new king of Wakanda. While he is confident as a man of action wearing the sleek Black Panther suit, he is less sure of what is the best way to rule his country. One striking scene takes place in the “ancestral plane,” where T’Challa briefly reunites with his late father. “It is hard for a good man to be a king,” his father warns him. While his father is dressed in traditional attire, T’Challa wears white, suggesting a new day, a new era, full of the unknown.
“Who am I?” “Who are we?” Though very few of us will be in a role like T’Challa’s, the question is still one we face each day. In our consumerist society, identity is often linked to what we possess. We’re told we are not enough unless we buy the latest item, each one an additional brick in an edifice we believe we must build in order to be someone. I often wonder about the identity formation of Christians in a society like ours. How can we best remember the vital truths God has revealed about our identity as image bearers, priests, and gifted members of God’s family? What role do our churches play in helping us face the many identity crises throughout our congregations?
A related question arises from the scene in which T’Challa learns of an event that reveals a flaw in his father’s legacy (I’ll say no more to avoid spoilers). This type of moment is not unique to T’Challa. Many of us have had to ask what it means to steward a legacy, especially when we discover “complications.” Whether it is in families, churches, nations—or with revered figures from history—we all have those days of reckoning where we are reminded that every human has clay feet. I will never forget when I had to contend with the racism of Abraham Kuyper. This was a major crisis for me because I had become excited about his work as an influential theologian. When these crises arrive, the path of faithfulness is not the erasure of the bad. We need to lament and properly critique these dimensions of darkness, but we also need to take these matters as lessons in our own frailty and susceptibility to the lingering effects of depravity. The frailty of our forebears should keep us from making idols of the past, while also being vigilant to pass on the best contributions that came before us. This is also the challenge that lies before T’Challa.
While T'Challa is confident as a man of action, he is less sure of the best way to rule his country.
A central element of the Black Panther story is vibranium, a material that lies beneath Wakanda and powers the country’s advanced technology. Its glow gives a sense of its potency. Vibranium is a secret unknown to those outside Wakanda, and so another question is whether Wakanda should share this power with the wider world or keep it hidden. One can see the virtue of Wakanda remaining a secret utopia, but equally intriguing would be the transformations of life and society that vibranium would bring. In a sense this is a question of stewardship. God’s creation is full of potential that continues to amaze us. For some, the goodness of the earth is a pathway to wealth, power, and influence—even dominance. To share that goodness with others is a risk. Wakanda will expose itself by going public with this resource, but as a Christian I see such a risk as a matter of stewardship.
A final question is posed by Black Panther’s villain, Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan). Having experienced racism and oppression outside of Wakanda, Killmonger seeks vibranium as a means to global revolution. Trained in combat and highly intelligent, he’s a formidable opponent with righteous motivations. Even as we root against his methods, he forces us to ask, “What do we do in the face of legitimate anger and pain?” From his sneers to his scars, Killmonger displays an intimate acquaintance with pain. While Killmonger’s strategy is not consonant with the way God will bring justice to all in the end—director Ryan Coogler even turns the camera upside down at one point to evoke his villain’s distorted scheme—the church cannot ignore the legitimate cries of those living in the wake of horrors. Theological shoulder shrugs are sub-Christian.
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I’ve had a good amount of people ask me what the Daoist view of the current situation with viruses and vaccines and lockdowns and so on is, so I thought I’d reiterate the main points I keep making with people by writing a juicy article.
The Da Xuan tradition differs from many of the other popular spiritual traditions in that we don’t have a concept of universal values. There is no encouragement to act in a particular way (except to train heaps, that’s definitely encouraged), or to take a particular position on anything. We see through our practice that for a given person, there is pressure from the time they were born in, their culture, their family, their environment, and a number of other factors that all push them to react to the world in a particular way. We look at the concept of choices and see that even though at the time of the choice it seemed like a real decision was being made, when taken into account with all the pressures, that person was always going to make the same choice.
What we are interested in with our practice is starting to get to know these pressures, these tensions that push us to always respond in a certain way, to always make a particular choice. These pressures are not visible to us by default, there is work to be done to reveal them. The big idea is to get out of this reactivity by becoming aware of the hidden strings that make us always respond in a particular way to a given choice. The more we are aware of them, the more we are capable of making a real choice.
Let’s take a simple example. We are living in 2021 and coffee is a big deal. Everyone drinks it basically all the time. Cafes are going gangbusters. At some point, someone pressured you into trying it and at some point later you find yourself waking up every morning having a coffee as the very first thing you do. It becomes a habit, a kind of reaction to the act of waking up or meeting with someone. We tell ourselves that we like coffee and so we are choosing to have one each morning, but are we really? So we take a little fast from coffee, go through all the withdrawals, and things become clear. Then at some point we decide that avoiding coffee is also a habit and we go to have one again. Sooner or later we back in the habit, going through the same motions we were before the fast.
So obviously in this situation there is a huge pressure coming from the time and our culture, social pressures of having coffee with others and so on. Then there is the pressure from our biology, the addiction to the chemical component, and the pressure from the mind which loves our habits and murmurs all kinds of things in our head about how we aren’t really addicted and so on. Even by pulling ourselves out of it momentarily, we haven’t overcome the lack of choice in the matter – it’s still a reaction.
To be in a real choice in this situation means that each morning we wake up and the impulse to slam the dark syrup down our throat arises but we pause. Do we really want the coffee today, this time, do I really feel like it? Maybe today I go with the pressures and say yes, maybe I say no. There’s no particular ‘correct’ answer, but I am no longer at the mercy of the impulse because I notice it each and every time it happens. Every morning I make a *new* choice about it, not based on the previous mornings or the various pressures acting on me (although the pressures are still there and I may still choose to follow them).
We take the same approach with our values. Linked to the metal element and the Po aspect in our map of the human mind, and more precisely to the Open diagonal, our values and morals are something that are inherently personal, something we must be clear about but also with an open enough mind to change values that aren’t good for us any more. Maybe we learned some values from our parents, but they are not appropriate in 2021, or maybe we started acting in some way because of peer pressure, or because our culture says “that’s the right and good and wholesome way to act”. If these values are no longer serving us then we let go of them and find new values.
Most importantly, we must be clear on our values. We say that nature hates vacuums, where ever you leave a gap in your values, it will simply be filled with whatever was on the news last or what your friends think or some random guy on the internet with a website on Daoist training thinks. We don’t want to be a walking accumulation of other people’s values and opinions.
We also see that balancing the values on the other side of the map is the Hun, particularly related to empathy and our capacity to see ourselves is part of a bigger picture. In this global vision where the other is a part of ourselves, we can extend our capacity to understand them clearly, and are able to act in a relaxed way, from a clear knowledge that we are in the right place and the right time for our particular incarnation.
All of this is supported by our qualities: by being relaxed, united in our body (and mind), and deeply rooted, our own tensions will be revealed and the pressure from the outside world will be more easily handled. Those who have been training with me or in the Da Xuan school should already know what this feels like to some degree in training, you just have to extend it to the other parts of your life.
So next time you’re in a heated discussion with someone about vaccines or the ‘rona, or you feel a need to educate someone else by forwarding on the article you just read, just stop for a moment. Find your qualities, that feeling of the body from deep relaxation, the union of the structure, the sinking of the weight into the ground and the lifting of the head towards the sky. Once you find your qualities, then take a moment to see if what you’re about to do is a reaction to pressure (probably) and then make a real decision about whether you want to follow the pressure today or not. And if you find yourself always deciding to follow the pressure, then maybe there’s a bit more training to be done and a few more shadows of tension to be revealed… | <urn:uuid:3fb4ef77-1ec1-4672-906e-348be73a3ee0> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thinkmovement.net/2021/09/19/a-daoist-perspective-on-choice-values-and-the-virus/ | 2024-04-18T14:49:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.963077 | 1,327 |
August will have temperatures up to 1.5 degrees above normal, according to climatologist Samuel Biener, and it is also a busier month than July because the nights lengthen and the first signs of instability begin. “Showers on the coast, storms in the interior,” he clarifies. The forecasts, in terms of rainfall, will be, according to Biener, in the normal environment, although “complicated” by nature. «In the Valencian Community and more in August the rains are difficult to predict, because the storms are very local. There are big differences from one town to another and it is difficult to anticipate it beyond the previous hours.
Since May “we have been chaining heat waves” that are leaving extreme temperatures. The last of July has discharged extreme heat that is still noticeable in the environment. Looking ahead to August, Biener anticipates that the weather “should not be so extreme, but the great heat was not expected in July either and look how it is going. The normal thing, he adds, is that August is “a little warmer than normal and the rainfall does not have major anomalies,” he adds, although there is still a risk that the heavy rains of autumn will arrive sooner this year, perhaps even in August, due to the unusually high temperature of the sea in July.
The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) ensures, for its part, that no major changes in minimum temperatures are expected. The trend will be to continue with values that will not drop below 25 degrees on the coast. This is confirmed by Samuel Biener, who recalls that we are still in the heat wave, the statistically warmest period of the year that runs from July 15 to August 15 and that after a week of “suffocating” nights, we still will not get rid of tropical nights and equatorial on the coast. | <urn:uuid:ce17dfdf-08a6-40ab-8d87-b895fd10f41a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thisistorrevieja.com/2022/07/31/august-starts-hotter-than-usual/ | 2024-04-18T14:36:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.972306 | 391 |
“Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth; and God has placed in the human heart a desire to know the truth—in a word, to know himself—so that, by knowing and loving God, men and women may also come to the fullness of truth about themselves.” (Fides et Ratio, Encyclical Letter, Pope St. John Paul II, 14 September 1998)
Where have the reasonable men gone?!
Boethius sat in his jail cell sad, dejected and alone. Who is Boethius? Why is he in jail? Why should I care? Boethius was a Roman nobleman who was raised to a high political position during the decline of the Roman Empire when the Germanic kings began to rule after the true Roman Emperor had moved east to Constantinople. Boethius is in jail because he was falsely accused in order to remove him from his political position to give space for more Germans in government. You should care about Boethius because his treatise The Consolation of Philosophy is one of the great classics of western culture. You should really care because in this book Boethius exemplifies one of the strengths of men, which is to use faith and reason rightly to see the world especially in difficult moments.
Our culture does not have a clear vision of man, and therefore does not have a clear vision of the world. The culture does not promote the balanced use of faith and reason. The culture hates faith, for many reasons, but mostly because it points to God. And the culture has narrowed down our reasoning faculty to simply scientific types of knowledge. Why? Two reasons. Our culture wants to truncate our reason only to what is measurable and physical in order to remove God from our world and to increase a consumerist mentality. God is inconvenient for our culture, which is based on consumerism. Consumerism thrives by stimulating all of our emotions and senses in order to instill in us a desire for things that we don’t really need. God calls us to practice the manly virtue of self-control and to live a life of simplicity, which our consumerist economy cannot tolerate. Our modern culture says that faith in God cooperating with right reason must go!
Back to Boethius. So, as he is sitting in his jail cell he is visited by a beautiful woman dressed in old, neglected and torn clothes. She calls herself Lady Philosophy, and her clothes are old because philosophy is the oldest form of study known to mankind. Her clothes are neglected because philosophy is, literally in Greek, the love of wisdom, which in every age of the world is neglected by many men. And her clothes are torn, because many men have tried to take philosophy by force and mold her into their own way of thinking rather than letting Lady Philosophy lead them into wisdom.
They begin to converse, and Boethius tells her what is really gnawing at him. Concerning his betrayal and fall from power that he has suffered he says, “In this situation I am not made so dull by grief that I complain about wicked men contriving evil against virtue. What astounds me is that they have carried out their wishes. . . it is almost monstrous that every wicked man accomplishes his plots against the innocent, while God looks on.” (The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius translated by Scott Goins and Barbara Wyman, p. 20) Boethius is articulating a profound crisis of faith that we all encounter in some form or another in life. Why does the bad man thrive while the good man dies? How can we say God is good? Look at the current situation in Iraq and Syria! Can we really say that God is good if He allows these evil men to win?
Lady Philosophy calls Boethius to remember who he is and what is his purpose. She says, “If you would just remember what country you are from, not one ruled like Athens by the power of the many, but one in which ‘there is one ruler and king!’ He is one who delights in the company of his subjects, not in their expulsion. To be led by his reins and yield to his justice is perfect liberty.” (Ibid. p. 25) Pope Francis, in his Pentecost homily (June 8, 2014), said, “A Christian with no memory is not a true Christian: he is a halfway Christian, a prisoner of the moment.” If we do not exercise our faith by remembering God’s mighty deeds in salvation history, then we end up exactly like Boethius; stuck in a moment, trapped in our emotions. As men we tend to be less emotional than women to begin with, and we need to use that to our advantage when it comes to our faith. We need to constantly rely on our reason founded on God’s revelation to remember that we are sons of God, brothers of Jesus Christ. We are first citizens of Heaven and second citizens of the United States of America. Identity leads to mission, and mission gives us purpose.
Then Lady Philosophy uses two arguments of reason based on faith to restore Boethius’ consolation. First, she laments, “O mortals, why do you seek outside yourselves for the happiness that has been placed within you?” (Ibid. p. 44) In light of Boethius’ fall from political power, Lady Philosophy is teaching him that happiness is actually an inside job, literally. Our happiness does not depend on anything outside of God and ourselves. Our happiness should not be affected by the bad decisions of our wives or children. Yet we constantly let the faults and failures of others into our own hearts and drag us down. Lady Philosophy logically explains to Boethius and the reader that if God is the most perfect goodness, and if God gives himself to be possessed and loved by men, then why does a man turn to lesser goods to satisfy his desire for perfect goodness? If you are a baptized Christian God is inside of you! Are you building your emotional life on sand (family, friends, work) or are you building your emotional life on rock (God, Jesus Christ, Sacraments)?
Second, she teaches Boethius the simple lesson about the needs of human nature. She simply says, “Nature is satisfied with few things and small ones at that.” (p. 47) Yeah right, tell that to the most over fed, over stuffed, and over weight nation in the world! Our culture is constantly telling us that we need more of the things that we don’t really need. By turning his gaze back to the basics Lady Philosophy is removing the obstacles in Boethius’ mind and heart to God. She also wants to assuage is emotions in order to restore the use of clear reasoning. All the stuff in our lives just clutters up our souls, and there is very little room left for God. If there’s very little room left for God then we can’t be satisfied with the perfect goodness that only He can give us. Plus, if we are constantly acting upon our urge to satisfy our desire to consume rather than our simpler needs our ability to reason will be eschewed. Man’s legitimate needs are relatively simple, but our culture has made an idol of complexity.
Ultimately, Lady Philosophy using faith and reason shows Boethius and us a beautiful vision of mankind and the world. She teaches Boethius and us how to seek the peace of God within our selves, and to simplify our lives. By doing these things we will feel our faith grow stronger and our ability to reason will be sharper as we begin to align our lives with God’s vision for mankind and the world. Philosophy may be considered an outdated study, but the love of wisdom is never out of style if we sincerely seek wisdom from God who is the source of all wisdom. And the strong unity of faith and reason would go a long way in our interreligious dialogue with our Muslim brothers as well. | <urn:uuid:d8ceb97e-624f-4e31-ae31-3735c2fc8601> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thosecatholicmen.com/articles/where-have-all-the-reasonable-men-gone/ | 2024-04-18T13:25:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.969115 | 1,662 |
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Here is a 4-week ab challenge where you can follow for 4-weeks to help build and strengthen your core. For best results, combine this workout with a full-body workout or whatever you prefer – because this workout targets only the abs. You would need a dumbbell and a mat for this routine. Remember: crunches are not the only exercise for your abs – in fact, this routine does not include and traditional crunches. Get ready for the burn and follow the workout in the video below! Good luck and have fun! | <urn:uuid:92bf6b97-5d0e-4de8-af31-93ff2a8a4943> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thumpermassager.ca/blogs/blog/4-week-ab-challenge | 2024-04-18T14:37:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.944118 | 112 |
Hi Jo here with another video tutorial taken from our FB Live Thursday 9th April.
In this video I made two cards using stamps from the Toucan Do This Stamp set. These were really easy cards to make although on the night we had a few things go wrong that made it look difficult! LOL :)
I kept some of the errors in the video as it shows that we all go through them. Even though this is my job I still get things wrong - especially when its LIVE!
Be sure to check out the video below.
In the video and during the Live show I made both of the cards alongside each other. These were the final cards.
Lets start with Toucan Do This which was our Square card.
I started by embossing my stencil pattern into some super smooth Bright White Card stock. I did this by adding the flexible shim that comes with my Die Cutting plates to create the sandwich that enables the stencil to become an embossing folder of sorts. In the video you'll see that I get my sandwich wrong initially so it did take some tweaking to get right :)
I cut a square using our Quilted Square Nesting Dies from the centre of my embossed panel and also cut a frame using the same set of dies. Cutting my Square Panel also caused me some frustration on the night & had to be done twice as it moved in my Die Cutting Machine!!
All of my Toucans were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink & coloured with my Copic Markers.
I inked my Background panel using the Beautiful Blender Brushes and Distress Oxide Inks. My sentiment was heat embossed onto Licorice Black cardstock.
I used the heart dies from the Toucan Do This Stamp Set to add a heart embellishment between my Toucans, who I adhered with Foam Squares.
For my rectangle card I again embossed my stencil pattern into my white cardstock. I then cut this using one of the dies from the Hello Nesting Dies set.
I took the square I cut from our first card and used my Distress Oxide Inks to colour this panel. This really made those embossed leaves pop!
I added some more of those heart embellishments around my Toucan. I also added Glossy Accents to all my Toucans beaks.
My sentiment was die cut using the sentiment strip from the Hello nesting Dies Set and I cut a fishtail banner on one side. My embossed panel was adhered with foam tape along with my Toucan and the sentiment, to create dimension.
I love how these cards turned out despite some of my issues making them along the way :) These things happen and in the end it all worked out perfectly!
I hope you enjoyed the tutorial today and found some inspiration.
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Join us for more Facebook Live Shows every Thursday evening at 8.15pm.
Next week we will be showing you the Brand New Release so make sure you tune in for that.
We will also be on Create & Craft Friday 17th April 3.45pm with the exclusive launch!! It would be great if you could join us to watch me demonstrate the new release!
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A Vulture Best Short Book
A She Reads Indie Book Club Pick for Summer
“Alexis Smith’s brilliant debut novel is filled with kaleidoscopic pleasures. Line by line, in and out of time, this is a haunted, joyful, beautiful book—a true gift.” —Karen Russell
“Her story could be told in other people’s things. The postcards and the photographs. A garnet ring and a needlepoint of the homestead. The aprons hanging from her kitchen door. Her soft, faded, dog-eared copy of Little House in the Big Woods. A closet full of dresses sewn before she was born. All these things tell a story, but is it hers?”
Isabel is a single twenty-something in Portland, Oregon, who repairs damaged books in the basement of the local library, dreaming of a life she can’t quite reach. She is filled with longing—for a life in Amsterdam even though she’s never visited, for the unrequited love of a coworker, for a simpler time from her childhood in Alaska among the threatened glaciers she loves, and for the perfect vintage dress to wear to a party that just might change everything.
Unfolding over the course of a single day, Alexis M. Smith’s shimmering debut finds Isabel looking into her past—remembering her parents’ separation, a meeting with an astrologer, and a life-changing encounter with a glacier—and shows us how fleeting, everyday moments can reveal an entire life. In classic movies, in old photographs and unsent postcards, rare books, and thrifted gems, Glaciers tells the story of a young woman’s love of the past and a hope to make something new and all her own.
Lyrical and luminous.
—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
An Alaskan childhood and dreams of faraway cities such as Amsterdam inform Alexis M. Smith’s Glaciers, a delicate debut novel set in Portland. . . . that reveals in short, memory-soaked postcards of prose a day in the life of twentysomething library worker Isabel.
This novella is a tribute to quiet, meaningful moments: a languid morning, an assessment in a mirror, a chance encounter. Glaciers is unhurried but precise; Glaciers is vast but expertly contained; Glaciers is perfect.
Delighted me the whole way through.
—Maria Semple, New York Times Book Review
A spare, beautifully written first novel.
Truly beautiful and profound.
Glaciers, Alexis Smith’s brilliant debut novel, is filled with kaleidoscopic pleasures. Using prose as clear as pure, cold air, Smith moves the narrative vertically as well as horizontally, each ticking minute yielding more insights into a young woman’s life revealed over one single day. The past, present, and imaginary future stream into beautifully unstable geometries: Isabel’s childhood snows from her youth in Alaska are juxtaposed against her adult trip to a vintage thrift store; her hopes for an evening party push against the echoes of war that haunt a young soldier whom she loves. Line by line, in and out of time, this is a haunted, joyful, beautiful book—a true gift.
A delicate and piercing first novel. Glaciers is like a vintage dress: charming, understated and glinting with memories of loneliness and love.
Alexis M. Smith’s Glaciers is a quietly powerful fairy tale. Smith’s voice, patient and understated and precise captures the poetry of loss and longing.
Glaciers is a carefully precise and beautiful meditation on one young woman’s restless heart. It resonates like a haunting postcard from someone else’s life.
I cannot easily remember the last time I’ve been so deeply moved as in this quiet treasure.
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Podowart – Affordable and Effective Skin Care Medication for Genital Warts Treatment
$22,94 per pill
Active Ingredient: Podophyllum resin
Short general description of Podowart
Podowart is a medication specifically designed for skin care and the treatment of genital warts. It contains active ingredients that work effectively to remove warts and improve overall skin condition. This topical solution is widely accessible and affordable, making it a suitable option for individuals with low wages or those without insurance coverage.
Active Ingredients in Podowart
The active ingredients in Podowart are carefully selected to target and eliminate genital warts. The primary ingredient is podophyllotoxin, which is derived from the roots of the Podophyllum plant. Podophyllotoxin has antiviral properties that directly act on the human papillomavirus (HPV), the underlying cause of genital warts.
Podowart also contains other supporting ingredients, such as salicylic acid, which aids in the removal of dead skin cells and enhances the effectiveness of podophyllotoxin. These combined components work synergistically to treat genital warts and promote healthier skin.
Affordability and Accessibility of Podowart
One of the significant advantages of Podowart is its affordability, making it accessible to a wide range of individuals. Especially for those with lower incomes or lacking insurance coverage, the cost of this medication is within reach. The availability of generic versions of Podowart further increases its affordability without compromising its effectiveness.
Moreover, Podowart is widely accessible in pharmacies and online platforms, ensuring convenient availability for those who require it. This accessibility makes it easier for individuals to acquire the medication and embark on their journey towards healthier skin.
Different types of medications commonly used for skin care
Topical treatments, such as creams, ointments, and gels, are commonly used for various skin conditions, including warts. These medications are applied directly to the affected area and work by targeting the warts and their underlying cause.
Some commonly used topical treatments for skin conditions include:
- Podowart: A medication specifically designed for the treatment of genital warts, Podowart contains active ingredients that work to remove warts by destroying the infected skin cells. It is affordable and accessible, making it suitable for individuals with low wages and without insurance.
- Salicylic acid: This over-the-counter treatment is available in various forms, such as gels, liquids, and patches. Salicylic acid helps to break down the layers of the wart, gradually removing it over time.
- Imiquimod: Typically prescribed for external genital warts, imiquimod stimulates the immune system to fight against the virus that causes warts. It is available in cream form and should be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
In more severe or widespread skin conditions, oral medications may be prescribed to provide systemic treatment.
Commonly prescribed oral medications for skin conditions include:
- Acitretin: This medication, available in pill form, is used to treat severe psoriasis and other skin disorders. It works by reducing the production of skin cells and suppressing inflammation.
- Isotretinoin: Often used for severe acne, isotretinoin is a powerful oral medication that reduces oil production and prevents clogged pores. It has various brand names and should be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
- Antifungal medications: Oral antifungal medications are prescribed to treat fungal skin infections, such as ringworm or nail fungus. These medications work to kill the fungi causing the infection.
Dermatologists may prescribe specific drugs to address certain skin conditions based on their expertise and the individual’s needs.
Some dermatologist-prescribed drugs commonly used for skin conditions include:
- Retinoids: These medications, derived from vitamin A, are used to treat acne, psoriasis, and other skin conditions. They work by regulating skin cell turnover.
- Immunomodulators: Prescription immunomodulators help control the immune response in conditions like eczema. They reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system to prevent flare-ups.
- Corticosteroids: These anti-inflammatory medications are available in various forms, including creams, ointments, and injections. They are commonly used for conditions like dermatitis and psoriasis.
It is important to consult with a healthcare professional to determine the most suitable medication for one’s skin condition and to receive proper guidance on usage and dosage.
$22,94 per pill
Active Ingredient: Podophyllum resin
Specific considerations for using Podowart in patients with rare genetic disorders
Individuals with rare genetic disorders may require additional considerations when using Podowart for the treatment of skin conditions, including genital warts. It is crucial to understand any potential risks or contraindications to ensure safe and effective use of this medication.
- Potential risks and contraindications: Before using Podowart, individuals with rare genetic disorders should consult with a healthcare professional, preferably a dermatologist, to assess any potential risks or contraindications. Certain genetic disorders may affect the body’s response to medications or increase the likelihood of adverse reactions.
- Consulting with a healthcare professional: It is highly recommended to seek personalized medical advice to determine if any adjustments or precautions are necessary when using Podowart. A dermatologist or other healthcare provider can evaluate the individual’s medical history and specific genetic disorder to provide tailored guidance for optimal treatment.
- Importance of personalized medical advice: Due to the unique nature of rare genetic disorders, it is crucial to consult with a healthcare professional experienced in managing such conditions. They can provide guidance on the appropriate dosage, frequency of application, and potential interactions with other medications that may be necessary for the safe use of Podowart.
By seeking personalized medical advice, individuals with rare genetic disorders can ensure that they use Podowart safely and effectively to manage their skin condition, including genital warts. Expert guidance is paramount in these cases to minimize potential risks and maximize the benefits of the medication.
Changes in Side Effect Profile and Long-term Monitoring for Podowart
When using Podowart for the treatment of genital warts or other skin conditions, it is important to be aware of potential side effects and the need for long-term monitoring. Here are some key considerations:
- Potential side effects: Podowart may cause skin irritation, redness, and a burning sensation in some individuals. These side effects are generally mild and temporary. However, it is essential to monitor any adverse reactions and seek medical advice if they persist or worsen.
- Long-term use: With prolonged use of Podowart, the side effect profile may change. Some individuals may experience an increased risk of skin irritation or sensitivity. It is crucial to pay close attention to any changes in your skin condition and promptly consult a healthcare professional for guidance.
- Recommended long-term monitoring: Regular check-ups with a dermatologist or healthcare professional are recommended during the use of Podowart. These check-ups will assess the effectiveness of the treatment and help manage any potential side effects. Additionally, monitoring can ensure appropriate adjustments to the medication dosage or application frequency if necessary.
To gain further insight and information about the use of Podowart, it is advisable to consult reliable sources:
Mayo Clinic: Visit the Mayo Clinic website for comprehensive information on Podowart, including its uses, safety guidelines, and potential side effects. The Mayo Clinic is renowned for its reliable and up-to-date medical information.
Before incorporating any skincare medication into your routine, it is crucial to consider the following factors:
- Individual skin type: Determine your skin type, whether it is oily, dry, or sensitive, as different medications may be more suitable for specific skin types. Consulting a dermatologist can provide personalized recommendations.
- Medical history review: Identify any allergies or previous adverse reactions to certain medications by reviewing your medical history. This knowledge will help you avoid potentially harmful substances.
- Medication interactions: Discuss potential interactions between Podowart and any other medications you are taking, including prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, or herbal supplements, with a healthcare professional. They can provide guidance on whether any adjustments or precautions are necessary.
To ensure both safety and effectiveness while using Podowart or any other medication, personalized medical advice is crucial. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized recommendations based on your unique medical needs.
Factors to Consider When Selecting Skin Care Medications
When it comes to choosing the right skin care medications, there are several important factors that should be taken into consideration. Understanding these factors can help ensure that you select the most suitable treatment for your specific skin type and needs. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind:
1. Individual Skin Type
One of the primary factors to consider when selecting skin care medications is your individual skin type. Different medications may be more effective or suitable for certain skin types. For example, individuals with oily skin may benefit from medications that help control excess oil production, while those with dry skin may require more hydrating formulations.
2. Medical History and Allergies
Reviewing your medical history is essential before starting any new medications. This includes identifying any potential allergies or previous adverse reactions to certain medications. It is crucial to disclose this information to your healthcare professional to prevent any unintended complications or adverse effects.
3. Potential Interactions with Other Medications
It is important to discuss any other medications you may be taking, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and herbal supplements, with your healthcare professional. Certain medications may interact with each other, leading to reduced effectiveness or potential side effects. Your healthcare professional can provide guidance on any potential interactions and adjust your treatment plan accordingly.
“Always consult with your healthcare professional to ensure that the medications you choose are safe and suitable for your specific skin care needs.”
By considering these factors, you can make an informed decision when selecting skin care medications. Remember, personalized advice from a healthcare professional is crucial to ensure your safety and the effectiveness of the treatment.
$22,94 per pill
Active Ingredient: Podophyllum resin
Affordable Options for Americans in Need
When it comes to skincare medications, affordability and accessibility are key factors for many Americans, especially those with low wages or without insurance. Podowart offers a solution that is both effective and within reach for individuals seeking treatment for their skin conditions, including genital warts.
1. Generic Versions of Podowart:
If cost is a concern, purchasing generic versions of Podowart can provide significant savings without compromising effectiveness. Generic medications contain the same active ingredients as their brand-name counterparts and undergo rigorous testing to ensure safety and efficacy. By opting for the generic alternative, individuals can access the same benefits at a more affordable price.
2. Discount Programs and Resources:
There are various discount programs and resources available for individuals who require inexpensive medications. These programs can significantly reduce the cost of Podowart and make it more accessible for those on a tight budget. It is important to explore these options and find out if you qualify for any assistance programs in order to make your healthcare more affordable.
3. Consult a Healthcare Professional:
It is always recommended to consult with a healthcare professional, such as a dermatologist, before starting any new medication. They can guide you on the most suitable treatment options based on your specific needs and financial situation. A healthcare professional can also provide personalized advice and ensure the safe and effective use of Podowart, especially for individuals with limited financial resources.
By prioritizing affordability and exploring available resources, individuals can access the necessary skincare medications, like Podowart, to effectively manage their skin conditions without breaking the bank.
Personal Experiences and Testimonials
Real people, real results! Here are some inspiring personal experiences and testimonials from individuals who have successfully used Podowart for skin care or the treatment of genital warts. Their stories highlight the positive outcomes and improvements in their skin condition or the successful removal of warts.
“Using Podowart was a game-changer for me. I had been struggling with stubborn genital warts for months, trying various treatments without much success. But within a few weeks of using Podowart, I noticed a significant reduction in the size and number of warts. It was such a relief to finally find something that worked!”
– Lisa J.
“I have been using Podowart for my skin care routine, specifically to target a persistent wart on my hand. The gel is easy to apply, and I noticed visible improvements after just a few applications. The wart gradually disappeared, and my skin looks healthier than ever. I highly recommend Podowart!”
– John M.
“Dealing with genital warts was causing me a lot of emotional distress. But Podowart came to my rescue. It not only helped with the physical aspect but also provided me with peace of mind. I am grateful for this effective treatment that allowed me to regain confidence and take control of my skin’s health.”
– Sarah L.
Based on these personal experiences, here are some helpful tips and recommendations for using Podowart effectively:
- Follow the instructions provided carefully to ensure proper application.
- Be consistent with the treatment regimen to maximize effectiveness.
- Keep the affected area clean and dry to promote healing.
- Avoid picking or scratching the warts to prevent further spread.
- Monitor your skin for any changes or adverse reactions and consult a healthcare professional if needed.
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Are you a skeptic when it comes to massage therapies? You’re not alone. Many people hesitate to indulge in the world of massages, questioning their efficacy and benefits. If you’re looking for a massage that strikes the perfect balance between relaxation and therapeutic effects, Swedish Massage is the answer. Keep reading to unravel the mystery behind this popular massage technique and explain why it’s worth every penny.
Stress Relief Beyond Compare
One of the primary reasons people turn to Swedish Massage is its unparalleled stress-relief benefits. The long, flowing strokes and gentle kneading motions employed in this technique are designed to release tension from your muscles, providing a sense of deep relaxation. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, treating yourself to a Swedish Massage is like hitting the reset button for your mind and body.
Versatility in Addressing Aches and Pains
Whether you’re battling chronic pain or simply dealing with the aftermath of a tough workout, Swedish Massage caters to a spectrum of aches and pains. The therapist’s expert hands work on different muscle groups, enhancing blood circulation and reducing inflammation. This versatility makes Swedish Massage an ideal choice for those seeking relief from various physical discomforts.
Improved Circulation for Overall Well-being
A key feature of Swedish Massage is its focus on improving blood circulation. The rhythmic strokes stimulate the circulatory system, enhancing the flow of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. This not only accelerates the healing process for any existing injuries but also contributes to a general sense of well-being. So, if you’re looking to boost your overall health, Swedish Massage might just be the missing piece in your self-care routine.
Tailored to Your Comfort Level
Unlike some intense deep-tissue massages, Swedish Massage is known for its adaptability. Therapists can adjust the pressure based on your comfort level and preferences. If you’re hesitant about trying massages due to concerns about discomfort, rest assured that a Swedish Massage can be tailored to suit your needs. It’s a personalized experience that ensures you leave the session feeling relaxed, not battered.
Affordable Relaxation – Yes, It Exists!
Contrary to the misconception that quality massages break the bank, Swedish Massage offers a cost-effective solution for relaxation. Searching for “best Swedish massage near me” can lead you to affordable options that don’t compromise on the therapeutic benefits. It’s a budget-friendly way to prioritize self-care and invest in your physical and mental well-being without burning a hole in your pocket.
Holistic Approach to Mental Health
Beyond its physical benefits, Swedish Massage takes a holistic approach to mental health. The release of endorphins during the massage contributes to an improved mood, reduced anxiety, and better sleep quality. In a world that often feels overwhelming, Swedish Massage provides a sanctuary where you can unwind, destress, and focus on your mental health.
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A new financial services company has launched a debit card that allows families, friends and carers to manage an elderly person’s financial affairs through a virtual or physical debit card.
The co-founder of GuardianCard, Nick Thompson, says the business and card were created to prevent the elderly being subjected to theft and other types of financial abuse.
He came up with the idea after his mother-in-law almost gave away thousands of pounds to fraudsters.
GuardianCard enables trusted family members and carers to manage the spend and finances of an elderly person
Thompson expects to have 500 customers on board in the first quarter of this year.
‘We’ve just launched and have a good number of customers going through our on-boarding process,’ he explains.
‘We’re also getting a lot of care and support providers who want to give financial protection to the people they look after,’ he says.
How does it work?
The card is designed to give a carer or trusted family member access to the day-to-day finances of an older person or relative. Carers can get access to an elderly person’s account via physical or virtual cards, and can pay bills and shop on their behalf.
My mother-in-law nearly gave away several thousand pounds, but it’s only through conversation we managed to prevent it from happening
Nick Thompson, co-founder of GuardianCard
The GuardianCard can be used anywhere the Mastercard logo is displayed, and spending limits can be set to keep control of the cash.
Up to five people can have access to the account at any time with access to cards and the GuardianCard app.
Family members can keep track of the transactions by viewing real time transaction reports, which show how much has been spent, by who and where. Limits can be set on where the cards can be used, for example in-store, online or at an ATM.
Nick Thompson (pictured) co-founded the GuardianCard business along with Aiden McAllister after both found themselves looking after elderly relatives
The system is not yet foolproof. For instance, it’s not possible to gauge exactly what the purchaser spent the elderly person’s money on, unless he or she uploads the receipt.
How much does it cost?
GuardianCard used to charge a sign-up fee of £30 but, as of this month (March 2021) it’s been scrapped. There’s also a £7.95 monthly fee.
This makes it more expensive than Santander’s Carers Card Account which charges no monthly fees and allows up to two carers to get their own card and PIN (see GuardianCard and Santander’s Carers Card Account compared below).
With GuardianCard, two free top-ups per calendar month are allowed. Additional top-ups cost 50p per load and transactions incur no fees.
GuardianCard says on its website that it doesn’t make any money from interest or debit, unlike the high street banks. Instead, it covers the costs through its membership fee.
Co-founder of GuardianCard, Nick Thompson, adds: ‘We thought long and hard about this, and what we wanted to do was come up with a fair price without hidden charges. We believe that, with the five cards users can take out, it offers good value.
Any overseas transactions in foreign currency will be converted into pounds at the rate of exchange provided by Mastercard.
Nick says: ‘We do not add any fees for using your card abroad, so you can concentrate on enjoying yourself.’
This means there’s still the potential for temptation theft to occur, unless family members demand that receipts are uploaded at the time of purchase so that each item can be scrutinised.
Thompson says: ‘If someone didn’t upload the receipt then it would take a while to work it out. But it could help you identify an issue early on.’
For further protection and privacy, no one is able to see how much money lies in the main bank account and cards can be blocked and unblocked at the touch of a button.
GuardianCard’s offering is very niche, and at the time of writing few banks offer a carer’s card option. The exception is Santander, which has a Carers Card Account.
Just like most children’s card providers, GuardianCard charges monthly fees to the account holder (see: ‘How much does it cost?’). That is not the case with the Santander account, although it is more limited as it only offers the option to have two additional card holders.
There are no perks for GuardianCard members, but it’s something that may be offered in the future.
Thompson says: ‘Right now there are no rewards. But we do intend to give five per cent of profits to an elder charity nominated by our members. Perks may come later on.
‘Our ambition is to build a community where people can help each other. We’ll see how that goes and then add perks as we develop.’
Risk of fraud and financial abuse
Thompson co-founded the business along with Aiden McAllister. Thompson says the business was bootstrapped with their own funds. It initially offered customers a pre-paid card, but then about nine months later launched a debit card.
The duo launched GuardianCard after both found themselves taking care of elderly relatives. McAllister supported his parents when they became less able to manage their day-to-day finances, while Thompson was concerned about his mother-in-law, aged 80, becoming an easy target to rogue traders.
Thompson says he wanted to take the stress and worry away from his mother-in-law so that she could enjoy her life. He explains: ‘My mother-in-law nearly gave away several thousand pounds, but it’s only through conversation we managed to prevent it from happening.’
GuardianCard vs Santander’s Carers Card compared
Number of extra card holders
Santander Carers Card Account
Correct as at 25 March, 2021; Source: GuardianCard and Santander
Thompson adds that because they used their own funds, the duo is able to manage the company as they want.
‘We’re not in the pocked of venture capitalists,’ he says. ‘We just wanted to do this to help support people and ensure elderly relatives stay independent for longer.
‘We’re not focused on driving numbers, we’re looking to create something that works. We have a customer service team and want to create a family feel.’
Sadly, there are always people who are willing to take advantage of elderly people, whether it’s family members, carers or professional scammers
Nick Thompson, co-founder of GuardianCard
Sadly, the experiences of their relatives are not uncommon.
GuardianCard conducted a poll in January this year which surveyed 2,000 UK adults, and found that a quarter of people aged over 70 or above had suffered financial abuse.
It also found that more than half (56 per cent) of elderly people feared they had become more of a target for thieves, scammers and fraudsters due to the pandemic.
Financial abuse of the elderly can take on many forms. It can include having money or property stolen, being defrauded, being put under pressure in relation to money or other property, or having money or property misused.
Family members can keep track of their elderly relative’s transactions by viewing real-time reports which shows how much has been spent, by who and where
GuardianCard says it can also be a simple as a carer, relative or neighbour stealing from an elderly person by adding items for themselves when they’re out running errands for them or doing their shopping.
The most common type of abuse reported by the people surveyed in GuardianCard’s report was falling victim to professional scammers, with 68 per cent saying they had been targeted in this way.
Thompson says: ‘Sadly, there are always those who are willing to take advantage of elderly people, whether it’s family members, carers or professional scammers.
‘It’s also apparent that Covid has made them more of a target for financial abuse. The pandemic has created a perfect storm, as elderly people have become even more socially isolated and vulnerable while there are those – perhaps facing financial pressures and money troubles – who see it as an opportunity to scam or steal from them.’
THIS IS MONEY’S FIVE OF THE BEST CURRENT ACCOUNTS
Santander’s 123 Lite Account will pay up to 3% cashback on household bills. There is a £1 monthly fee and you must log in to mobile or online banking regularly, deposit £500 per month and hold two direct debits to qualify.
Virgin Money’s current account offers 15 bottles of wine worth £180 when you switch and pays 2 per cent monthly interest on up to £1,000. To get the bonus, £1,000 must be paid into a linked easy-access account and 2 direct debits transferred over.
Club Lloyds’s Current Account offers benefits such as cinema tickets, magazine subscriptions and dining cards to current account holders. There is no cost if you pay £1,500 each month, otherwise a £3 fee applies. Must hold two direct debits to earn monthly credit interest.
Metro Bank will give newcomers referred by existing customers £50 to open a current account. Existing customers can refer up to five friends for a total of £250. Customers must switch through CASS, deposit £500 in each of the first two months and make 10 debit card purchases over that time.
Nationwide’s FlexDirect account comes with 2% interest on up to £1,500 – the highest interest rate on any current account – if you pay in at least £1,000 each month, plus a fee-free overdraft. Both perks last for a year.
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I have several of the silicone fly boxes. Which I like very much. A senior 87YO friend who is my go to guru on tying and stillwater fishing liked them too. So I ordered him one box along with white tipped black beads and stretchy mat’l, for his birthday. The box arrived with a fractured lid. My friend contacted you and it sounds like you have already resolved the issue. I have a credit for the box? His name is Gordon. He lives in Wenatchee, Wa.
Thanks for handling that so quickly
I had some ideas for the floro smoke #17 buzzer wrap. I got that translucent gray color I was looking for. I’m still trying a few different ideas. Very nice product…
Going forward this will most likely be the only beads I buy. They are Magic. These are magic chironomids brown magic beads, ASB and your hooks. Thanks Togens fly shop. Don’t change.
i been using Tube / Egg Hooks for doing beaded egg s i been i plan on buying more hoo Bulk hooks i cant thank Brad enough to help me out on my 1st order i plan on getting more
Made a fairly big order Black Friday but after a couple of weeks it never showed . Normally your shipments come in less than a week. I thought you might have got swamped that day so waited another couple of weeks nothing. I contacted I think Justin and he got everything together and shipped. It was here in 4 days now that’s service above and beyond. I was very thankful for his prompt action, which got me down to the vise and cranking out some killer flies
Have used the new scissors for about a week and they are so much better than the craft scissors I was using. Really sharp with a very fine tip to snip materials without leaving tags. Wish I had gotten a pair of these years ago.
I tie a lot and many Tenkara flies also. I like the bend in these hooks and the extra sharp points. I bought 5 styles in size 12 and 14 and they'll do me very well with small stream Tenkara fishing.
The shape and sharpness of these hooks is as good as any I've ever purchased. Priced right too and they are a winner.
Looks like a great kit with a bunch of staples to tie a number of beginner flys. Can't want to start tying! Quick and easy transaction. Thanks Togens!
Heavy duty hooks. They should work well for what in need. Very fast delivery. Buy them you wont be disappointed.
I love these barbless hooks! Super strong and sharp! My flies just look better tied on these hooks.
I like the original box so much that I ordered 2 more. Great for a good assortment in a small shoulder pack.
The review is for the rabbit dubbing, which is excellent, fine easy to work with. Probably a dozen orders from togens. Great customer service. Quick and efficient shipping. 💯 %
I bought this vise with my fly tying starter kit. Not knowing how to tie Flys, I found this vise very easy to use. It's very sturdy and does its job well. It's also small so it travels well. Overall, it's well worth its price point. | <urn:uuid:4794db34-5801-40fc-b026-acdb8959c29e> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://togensflyshop.com/pages/reviews | 2024-04-18T14:48:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.975151 | 686 |
We have performed systematic and comprehensive high-resolution angle-resolved photoemission (ARPES) measurements on Bi-system high-T c superconductors to study the quasi-particles related to and/or responsible for the occurrence of the superconductivity. We have experimentally determined the full energy dispersion and the coherence factors of the Bogoliubov quasi-particles, which show a good quantitative agreement with the prediction from the BCS theory. This proves the basic validity of the BCS theory in the broad sense to describe the high-T c superconductivity. We have experimentally identified two different bosonic modes in Bi-system high-T c superconductors. One produces a 'small' kink in the limited momentum region around the nodal cut and another is related to a 'large' kink which exists in a relatively wide momentum region with the stronger magnitude closer to the (π, 0) point. The observed momentum and temperature dependence of the kinks as well as the impurity effect show that the large kink is of magnetic origin and closely related to the high-T c superconductivity. | <urn:uuid:d7b772e8-b9a6-471d-9599-42241e28a34d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://tohoku.elsevierpure.com/en/publications/high-resolution-arpes-study-of-quasi-particles-in-high-t-subcsub- | 2024-04-18T14:50:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.924145 | 233 |
Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Information for Early Learning Services (ELS)/ Kōhanga Reo staff and parents/ caregivers of children
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a serious and highly infectious disease. It is spread through the community by coughing and sneezing. Young children, especially babies under 12 months of age and those with a weak immune system (immunocompromised) can become extremely ill from whooping cough.
For further information, please read the following information sheets:
- Whooping cough information for schools
- Whooping cough information for ELS/ Kōhanga Reo staff
- Whooping cough information for parents/caregivers
Information for schools, students and parents of students
- Immunisation against whooping cough is effective and students are encouraged to be up-to-date with their immunisations. Parents should ensure young children and babies are immunised on time and that the first scheduled immunisations for babies are not delayed. All pregnant women can get a free whooping cough vaccine in the second and third trimester of their pregnancy.
- If a student has any of the following symptoms they should see their doctor, nurse or health provider:
- cough lasting more than 2 weeks
- sudden coughing attacks especially if they end in vomiting, breathlessness, or a 'whoop' sound
- People with whooping cough are infectious until they have had a period of antibiotic treatment - or if not given antibiotics, until 3 weeks after the cough has started. During this infectious period a student with whooping cough:
- should not attend school
- lshould take care, where possible, to avoid contact with women in the late stages of pregnancy (because of the possible risk to their newborns), babies and young children.
- Good hand hygiene is always beneficial and it is important to remember to cover your cough and not to cough on, or near, babies. | <urn:uuid:c06b34e1-8649-41ff-b876-152a40091136> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://toiteora.govt.nz/information-for/education-sector/whooping-cough | 2024-04-18T13:40:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.951633 | 397 |
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Last weekend Endeavour republished The White Rajah.
The White Rajah was the first book I ever wrote. When I wrote it, I had no idea that it was going to turn out to be the first of a trilogy: the John Williamson Chronicles.
Like many people starting their first novel, I wanted to write something very serious – not, perhaps, the Great British Novel, but definitely a meaningful book. Whether I succeeded or not is really for you to judge, but publishers certainly told me that it was too serious for a first book. My agent urged me to go away and write something more commercial. The result was the Burke books, which Endeavour republished over the last few weeks and which I hope you are enjoying.
I was worried that people who had read The White Rajah would be a bit thrown by the change of tone that came with the move to James Burke. I wrote a blog piece about this, which I felt the time was amazingly self-indulgent and I did wonder if I should publish it. It turned out to be one of the more popular things I’ve posted. So now I’m reposting it although my concern this time is that after the relatively light-hearted (if bloody) adventures of James Burke the rather heavier themes of John Williamson might come as a shock.
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Executive Chef, Andrés Dávila from Casa Gangotena in Ecuador was in town recently to promote his country’s food during the Pan Am games. Using the 2nd floor kitchen, we were introduced to some great tastes. One of those was bonitisimas, which are a corn based flour patty that you can top with ingredients and dip in hot sauces.
Here is the recipe for the bonitisimas and the preferable hot sauce so you can try this at home.
-500 gr. Toasted corn flour
-200 gr. potato puree
-170 gr. unsalted butter
-330 gr. water
-10 gr. salt
-250 gr. Goat cheese
-250 gr. fresh cow’s cheese (grated)
-Mix all the ingredients except the cheeses and form a dough
-Make small balls with the dough to form small patties (3 cm.)
-Stuff each patty with the cheeses
-Cook in a hot nonstick frying pan without any kind of grease, until toast each side
-You can serve the bonitisimas with avocado cream (blend 2 pealed avocados with salt, pepper and the juice of 1 lemon) and smoked salmon tartar.
The best hot sauce for this patty is the Quiteño style tamarillo sauce.
Quiteño Style Tamarillo Hot Sauce
-2 tamarillo (tree tomato) (Usually available in Loblaws, No Frills and Whole Foods)
-1 red onion
-2 red hot chili peppers
-2 branches of cilantro
-1 spoon of sugar
-3/4 lt. Of water
-10 gr. salt
-2 extra leeks finely chopped
-2 gr. of cilantro leaves finely chopped
-Cook all the ingredients except the chopped leeks and cilantro leaves in the water
-Blend it all, chill and preserve
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Are you looking for an easy way to install a home theatre? This is something that many people do not believe is possible. Believe it or not, you can have the home theatre of your dreams in no time at all.
The first thing to consider is this: who is going to do most of the work? Are you going to install your home theatre or call in a team of professionals?
As you move forward, make sure you know what type of equipment you are going to add. In addition to the basics, such as a television, speakers, and seating, you have to think about other details such as whether or not you are going to use a universal remote control.
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Plastic recycling is on everyone’s mind, as society realises that it has do better in terms of recycling plastic. In this perspectives piece, we review the potential options.
Approximately 8-10 million tonnes of plastic dumped in our ocean’s each year.
In the last couple of years, there have been huge improvements in society’s desire to recycle and this has continued with the waste sector investing in Infrastructure to recycle plastic waste.
The amount of plastic packaging collected for recycling is expected to increase by 45% by 2035.
Although its great to see improvements, globally only 9% of all plastic produced to date has been recycled.
In many cases, plastic is still perceived to be a never-ending material. Yes, it can and should be recycled several times in its life-span, but there comes a time when the plastic material cannot go through the recycling process and therefore it has no use in its current form and needs to be disposed of.
Oil demand for plastic is 9 million barrels per day, set to rise to 23 million barrels per day by 2060.
Current methods of disposal include:
- Landfill, where plastic could take up to 100 years to degrade depending on the plastic stream.
- The plastic is burned as a fuel to create energy, either heat or power.
As global demand increases for plastic, it will create a huge increase in end-of-life plastic. This additional volume will put pressure of the shrinking number of landfills across the globe. The burning of plastic into fuel has a huge impact on carbon emissions generated. Neither are the long-term solution!!
Incineration of plastic waste via energy to waste generates 38% more carbon emissions than burning fuel.
The long-term solution is chemical recycling of end-of-life plastic waste. The process is called Pyrolysis. Pyrolysis is fundamentally a process for upcycling of end-of-life plastic, transforming it into low carbon produced products such as Diesel, Gasoline and Oil. The oil can be used to make several products, including new plastic, creating a circular economy for plastic.
The industry is embryonic in terms of scaling the technology into commercial plants and requires further investigation and considerable investment, but this is necessary in order to find a solution to plastic that can no longer be recycled. Totus is working in conjunction with the developers of these commercial plants to provide the feedstock required both in the UK and Europe.
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Exciting news Soarin’ Over California fans! The popular, original version of Soarin’ which was originally slated to be shown for a limited time, through June 30, will now be shown at Disney California Adventure through August 31!
On their journey over California, Guests who visit this attraction will continue be able to view the sights on this virtual tour of the state while they fly over the Golden Gate Bridge, smell the orange trees, sail over Malibu, and more.
The original version, Soarin’ Over California opened in 2001. The attraction was changed over to Soarin’ Around the World back in 2016.
So if you miss the original version, and you weren’t going to the park only in the month of June, you’ll have a few more months to be able to experience it.
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If you’re looking to develop blockchain-based applications or simply want to interact with cryptocurrency networks, understanding remote procedure calls (RPC) is essential. RPC allows you to communicate with nodes on a network and retrieve data or perform actions.
By the end of this article, you’ll have all the tools necessary to start building your own decentralized applications on top of cryptocurrency networks.
- RPC protocols enable remote execution of commands on a cryptocurrency network, making it fast, efficient, and easy to use.
- Proper RPC authentication is crucial for securing nodes, and error-free code is necessary to avoid unintended consequences or security vulnerabilities.
- Smart contract development and deployment of decentralized apps on blockchain-based applications provide resistance to censorship and downtime.
- RPC plays a crucial role in enabling interoperability and cross-chain transactions, allowing developers to build DeFi applications that work seamlessly across different blockchains.
Understanding Remote Procedure Calls (RPC)
You’ll quickly grasp the concept of RPC, as it’s simply a way for you to remotely execute commands on a cryptocurrency network.
In technical terms, Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) protocols are used to allow clients to communicate with servers over a network. With RPC, you can send requests to nodes on a blockchain network and receive responses without having direct access to the node.
The advantages of RPC over other communication methods are that it’s fast, efficient, and easy to use. You don’t have to worry about low-level details such as socket programming or message encoding/decoding. All you need is knowledge of the specific API calls for the blockchain network you’re working with and an understanding of how the data is structured.
This makes it simpler for developers to build applications that interact with cryptocurrency networks.
Setting Up a Node
Setting up your own node can be a daunting but rewarding task for those seeking to take their involvement in the world of digital assets to the next level. To get started, you’ll need to configure your node by downloading and installing the necessary software onto your computer.
This process may vary depending on which cryptocurrency network you’re working with, but most networks provide detailed instructions on how to set up a node.
Once you have your node configured, it’s important to familiarize yourself with some troubleshooting techniques in case you encounter any issues down the line. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
Check for compatibility issues: Make sure that your hardware and software meet the minimum requirements for running a node.
Monitor your connection: Keep an eye on your internet connection and ensure that it remains stable throughout the process.
Review log files: If you encounter any errors or issues, review the log files generated by your node software for more information on what went wrong.
Interacting with Nodes
So, you’ve successfully set up your node and now it’s time to start interacting with it. This subtopic will cover the basics of using Remote Procedure Call (RPC) commands to communicate with your node. It will also cover common errors you may encounter and how to troubleshoot them.
By the end of this discussion, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to interact with your node through RPC commands, and you’ll be equipped to handle any issues that may arise.
Using RPC Commands
To utilize RPC commands in cryptocurrency networks, simply call the appropriate method from your chosen programming language. However, before you start using these commands, it’s crucial to ensure that you have proper RPC authentication. This will help secure your node and protect it from unauthorized access.
Here are some tips to keep in mind when using RPC commands:
Always use JSON-RPC libraries when interacting with nodes. These libraries make it easier for you to handle the data returned by the node and help prevent errors.
Watch out for any rate limits set by the node’s administrator. If you exceed these limits, your requests may be rejected or delayed.
Be mindful of the impact of your requests on the network’s performance. Too many requests can slow down the entire network and negatively affect other users’ experience.
Ensure that your code is error-free before running it on a live network to avoid unintended consequences or security vulnerabilities.
By following these guidelines, you can effectively use RPC commands to interact with nodes in cryptocurrency networks while ensuring security and minimizing disruption to others using the same network as you’re.
Common RPC Errors and How to Troubleshoot Them
Get ready to troubleshoot common errors that may occur while using RPC commands in cryptocurrency networks. While RPC commands can be incredibly useful, they can also cause some frustrating errors. The good news is that many of these errors are easily fixable with a little bit of troubleshooting.
The first step in RPC error troubleshooting is identifying the issue at hand. One common error you may encounter is an ‘invalid parameter’ message, which indicates that the command you’re trying to execute has been formatted incorrectly.
Another common issue is a ‘connection refused’ message, which typically means that the node you’re attempting to connect to isn’t available or isn’t responding properly. By understanding the specific error messages and debugging techniques, you can quickly identify and resolve any issues with your RPC commands.
Developing Blockchain-Based Applications
You’ll love developing blockchain-based applications as it opens up a world of possibilities for creating innovative solutions using the latest technology.
With smart contract development, you can create self-executing contracts that automatically perform actions based on predefined conditions. This allows for trustless transactions and eliminates the need for intermediaries.
Decentralized app deployment is another exciting aspect of blockchain-based application development. By deploying your app on a decentralized network, you can ensure that it is resistant to censorship and downtime. Furthermore, because the network is distributed among many nodes, there is no single point of failure.
This means that your app will be available to users around the clock, regardless of any issues that may arise with individual nodes or servers. Overall, developing blockchain-based applications offers a unique opportunity to create innovative solutions that are secure, transparent, and highly resilient.
Future of RPC in Cryptocurrency Networks
The widespread adoption of blockchain technology has led to an increased demand for more efficient and secure communication protocols, sparking discussions about the future of RPC in cryptocurrency networks.
With the growing popularity of blockchain-based applications, interoperability challenges are becoming a major concern for developers. As different blockchain networks use different consensus algorithms and data structures, it can be difficult to establish cross-chain communication.
However, RPC provides a solution to this problem by allowing developers to interact with multiple blockchain nodes through a single interface. This means that developers can build decentralized finance (DeFi) applications that work seamlessly across different blockchains.
As DeFi continues to gain momentum in the cryptocurrency space, RPC is expected to play a crucial role in enabling cross-chain transactions and improving overall network efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do RPCs differ from APIs in cryptocurrency networks?
RPCs and APIs are both methods of communication between programs in cryptocurrency networks. RPCs offer advantages over APIs, as they allow for more direct access to network functions and faster response times.
What are some common security risks associated with using RPCs in cryptocurrency networks?
When using RPCs in cryptocurrency networks, common security risks include unauthorized access and malicious attacks. Mitigating risks involves implementing best practices such as secure authentication and limiting access privileges to trusted parties.
Can RPCs be used to interact with nodes on different blockchain networks?
Interoperability challenges between different blockchain networks can limit cross chain communication possibilities through RPCs. However, with the right protocols and standards in place, it is possible to facilitate communication and data exchange across multiple blockchains.
How can developers ensure their blockchain-based applications are compatible with RPCs?
To ensure compatibility with RPCs, you’ll need to integrate smart contracts and utilize testing frameworks. This will allow for efficient testing and debugging of your blockchain-based application, ensuring it works seamlessly with remote procedure calls.
Are there any regulatory concerns surrounding the use of RPCs in cryptocurrency networks?
When using RPCs in cryptocurrency networks, you must consider regulatory compliance and legal considerations. Ensure your application follows relevant laws and regulations to avoid potential legal issues.
Now that you’ve got a better understanding of Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) and how they are used in cryptocurrency networks, it’s time to start setting up your own node and interacting with the blockchain.
You can use RPC commands to retrieve information about blocks, transactions, and addresses, as well as send transactions and create new blocks. As more developers enter the cryptocurrency space, we can expect to see continued growth in the use of RPC for developing blockchain-based applications.
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Why should I visit Mill Creek MetroParks?
Located in the heart of Youngstown, Ohio, Mill Creek MetroParks sprawls across 4,400 acres along the namesake Mill Creek. Founded in 1891, Mill Creek MetroParks is the second-largest Metropark in the United States, second only to Central Park in New York City. Mill Creek MetroParks offers a wide range of activities, beautiful scenery, and historic landmarks.
8 Facts about Mill Creek MetroParks?
- Mill Creek MetroParks is located in Youngstown, Ohio and surrounding suburbs.
- Mill Creek MetroParks is the second largest Metropark in the United States (second only to Central Park in New York City)
- The park was founded in 1841 by local Youngstown attorney Volney Rogers who worked to secure the land and grants.
- The famed Olmsted Brothers played a part in designing Mill Creek MetroParks.
- Mill Creek Golf Course is a 36-hole course designed by professional golfer Donald Ross and opened to the public in 1928
- The historic Lanterman’s Mill was built in 1845. The mill is fully functional and can be toured during the summer months.
- Three (3) lakes can be found in Mill Creek MetroParks. Lake Newport, Lake Cohasset, and Lake Glacier are all connected by Mill Creek and span over 130 acres combined.
- Mill Creek MetroParks features 16 miles of hiking trails.
What type of activities can I do in Mill Creek MetroParks?
- Mill Creek MetroParks offers a wide range of activities for all types of visitors. The park contains over 15 miles of hiking trails which stretch the full length of the park.
- Kayakers can launch and kayak on Lake Glacier and Lake Newport. Mill Creek MetroParks offers kayaks and paddle boat rentals during the summer months.
- Fishing is an authorized activity on all three lakes and along the creek within Mill Creek MetroParks.
- Ride bikes within the park or along the Mill Creek Metroparks Bikeway. Bikes can be rented from Trailside Bicycle located near the bikeway. For questions on bike rentals contact Trailside Bicycle Company at 330.503.4690.
- Picnic in the park. There are close to 100 picnic tables spread across Mill Creek MetroParks. Some picnic areas include charcoal grills and bathrooms
- Tour Mill Creek MetroParks on the Cohasset Express trolley car. Additional information can be found on Mill Creek MetroPark’s Website.
- Play a round of golf at Mill Creek Golf Course.
- The newly renovated (2023) Ford Nature Center offers an array of activities geared towards children and young families. Options include a Nature Exhibit Hall, a Bird Observation Room, the Native Wildflower Meadow, and the Axtman Trail for All People (a paved trail is designed to provide people of all abilities access to the naturally wooded areas surrounding the Ford Nature Center.)
Does Mill Creek MetroParks have a Visitors Center?
Yes, Mill Creek MetroParks visitor center is located within the D. D. and Velma Davis Education & Visitor Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Click here for directions.
How many people visit Mill Creek MetroParks every year?
The Visitor Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens reports Mill Creek MetroParks receives around 400,000 visitors a year. (Source)
What is the best time of the year to visit Mill Creek MetroParks?
The best time to visit Mill Creek MetroParks is late spring through fall.
Is Mill Creek MetroParks dog friendly?
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Can I camp in Mill Creek MetroParks?
Are there cabins or lodging within Mill Creek MetroParks?
No, Mill Creek MetroParks does not offer any cabins or lodging within the park.
Is there Cellular and WiFi availability within Mill Creek MetroParks?
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Are there any restaurants within Mill Creek MetroParks?
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Drops in Temperature Cause Drops in Tire Pressure
Ensuring that your tires are correctly inflated is critical to getting the most out of your car, particularly during the colder months. Besides, the only contact point between your vehicle and the path ahead is your tires. Multiple issues happen to your car when we get any kind of dramatic temperature change, such as cold to hot or hot to cold. The air pressure in the tires diminishes, and that annoying light on the dashboard that reads low tire pressure appears.
You undoubtedly need your tires to be at the appropriate air pressure when driving down the street for various reasons, including safety, improved traction on the road, and longer tire life, to name a few. When the temperature falls by ten degrees, the pressure in your tires drops 1-2 PSI for every 10-degree temperature fall. Therefore, we advise motorists to visit our experts to examine their tires and ensure safety.
Is It Usual For Tires To Shed Pressure When It Gets Cold Outside?
On a frigid morning, almost everyone in Canada has awoken to low or flat tires. What could have happened to my tire pressure is the most common question. They are all classified as mysteries in some way.
Cold temperatures may lead to tire pressure dropping, which isn’t always symptomatic of a leak. Air contracts as a result of freezing conditions, lowering the tire air pressure. Tire pressure decreases by one PSI for every ten degrees that the temperature drops.
Tires with a low pressure are more susceptible to punctures and wear down more quickly, so monitor your tire pressure at least once a month during the winter season if possible. Winter tires can also aid with ice and snow-related performance concerns by offering more traction and reducing the chance of excessive wear due to their tougher design and structure.
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Is there a way out?
If you want the best tire grip and performance, and the most extended possible tire life, you’ll need to calibrate the tire pressure to the current temperatures. Tire pressure must be monitored and adjusted more frequently during periods of extreme temperature fluctuations. If your tires have gone into the low pressure “caution” zone due to an icy spell, the only cure is to inflate them back up to specification.
Here’s additional information on how to monitor tire pressure and determine your tire pressure.
You could be thinking that a loss in tire pressure due to colder weather is harmless. Isn’t it possible for me to just wait it out?
We strongly discourage you from doing so. Tire pressure has a significant impact on the safety and performance of a vehicle. Suppose the pressure in the tires is low enough to activate the TPMS warning light.
In that case, it can lead to a loss of high-speed agility, braking capability, and poor traction in wet situations due to a suboptimal contact area. When towing or hauling a big vehicle load, the dangers of low tire pressure are amplified.
In the end, your car was designed and proven to run inside a specific tire pressure range. Tire pressure must be maintained for the vehicle’s performance and security to be maintained. Tire pressure is another one of those tedious automobile tasks, like oil changes.
What is the impact of temperature on tire pressure?
According to a decent estimate, automobile tire pressure typically changes by around 1 PSI for every 10° degree change in air temperature. As a result, if the outdoor air temperature drops 30° degrees since your last tire pressure check, tire pressure should drop around 3 psi.
The pace at which tires shrink can be faster than 1 psi per the 10° degree rule of thumb if conditions reach especially cold. After a 55° degree drop in temperature since the last tire psi adjustment, the low psi warning light flashed brightly on a -11° degree morning. As a result of the temperature reduction, the tire pressure dropped by 8 psi. (If you’re keeping track at home, we documented the air temperature when the tires on that car were last changed to specification.)
What happens if the temperature rises?
If tire pressure is measured in sub-freezing temperatures and the air temperature rises significantly, you risk tire over-inflation. Tires will adjust by around 1 psi for every 10° degree difference in temperature (up or down). The problem is that, unlike when tires fall far below vehicle specifications, your TPMS detection system may not tell you if your tires are overinflated.
Over-inflation of tires, like under-inflation, can have an impact on performance and traction. Over-inflation is another prevalent cause of early tire degradation because it goes unreported so frequently. Tire pressure checks, like oil changes, should be done regularly, according to main expert suggestions.
That still doesn’t mean you should be overly worried about your tire pressure and adjusting it on a daily basis. If you’re suddenly reaching for your winter jacket and gloves, or a bathing suit and sun protection on your way out of the house, it’s possibly time to consider a tire pressure change to match the season.
Are There Any Other Causes For The Low Tire Pressure?
Tire pressure is affected by a variety of factors other than temperature. When you inflate your tires to the right psi one day, and they’re low the next, something other than cold weather likely is to blame. It’s very likely that your tires are losing air.
A minor puncture in your tire or a faulty seal between the rubber and the wheel could produce a sluggish leak. In any case, you should have your car evaluated by a specialist at an automotive repair centre.
Should I Over Inflate My Tires Because The Temperature Is Changing?
Over-inflating your tires is not the ideal option, due to the temperature changes. The tires on your car were designed to operate optimally when inflated to the maker’s suggested pressure. If you adhere to those figures, your tires will perform optimally. If you believe your tires are not up to the task of winter driving, you should consider replacing them. | <urn:uuid:d78a5edd-5844-4323-84bf-4d30501ea959> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://trailtire.com/blog/drops-in-temperature-cause-drops-in-tire-pressure/ | 2024-04-18T14:04:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.949395 | 1,325 |
CDs Coagulative Matter 8-Panel Digipak CD #95798
Release Date: February 19, 2021
We take special care with our digipak CD packaging, and this one has embossing done for the logos, UV lamination on special parts of the album artwork by Bastien Jez, and a metallic effect on the whole thing to top things off.
French technical death metal band The Scalar Process have put together a sublime full length album imbibing everything great about the style and keeping a human element to not render it too mechanical. This is a highly flamboyant excursion into the realm, brought about with gusto and fervour, exploring various sinuous pathways and atmospheric passages, and leaving a lasting impression at the end of it all. Few albums can pull off this kind of poise and execution, straddling myriad moods and also not meandering long enough to lose momentum; the album remains suitably aggressive without losing the emotive value. This is for fans of bands such as Coexistence on the label, along with genre stalwarts such as The Zenith Passage, Beyond Creation, Archspire and more, upholding the standards and bringing their own to the table. The future is bright for this promising young band whose debut should go down as one of the finest in the genre in recent times.
FFO: Coexistence, The Zenith Passage, Beyond Creation, Necrophagist, The Faceless, Hateful, Archspire, Cynic, Inferi creditsreleases February 12, 2021
Line up -
Eloi Nicod - Guitars, Composition
Mathieu Lefevre - Vocals
Clement Denys - Drums
Guest appearances -
Clement Denys (Fractal Universe) - Session drums for the album
Scott Carstairs (Fallujah) - Guest Solo on Ink Shadow
Mark Garrett (Kardashev, Viraemia) - Guest vocals on Mirror Cognition
Enlia - Female choirs on Azimuth
Tommy Bonnevialle (Virulent Depravity, DeathAwaits) - Guest piano solo on Coagulative Matter
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Is it possible to enter Spain by plane unvaccinated? I see here that:
- If you travel to Spain by air (except children under 12 years of age and travellers in international transit), you must present one of the following certificates:
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- b) Diagnostic test certificate: to confirm that you have had a negative diagnostic test.
- c) Recovery certificate: confirming that, after a positive diagnostic test result, you have recovered from a SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Hotel Lilla Roberts, Helsinki
In Helsinki’s Design District sits the opulent boutique hotel known as Hotel Lilla Roberts. It has contemporary conference spaces, a calm patio, and rooms decorated in the Art Deco style. The hotel is situated in the Kaartinkaupunki district, a community close to Helsinki’s busy downtown. The St. John’s Church and Old Market Hall are only a few of the neighboring sites easily accessible to visitors.
Phone number: +358 9 6899880
Hotel Lilla Roberts owner
Kämp Collection Hotels is the proprietor of the Hotel Lilla Roberts in Helsinki, Finland. The Hotel Lilla Roberts is one of several opulent hotels in Helsinki owned and managed by the Finnish hotel group Kämp Collection Hotels.
What star ratings are Hotel Lilla Roberts?
Hotel Lilla Roberts is often regarded as a 5-star hotel in Helsinki, Finland. It is regarded as a high-end boutique hotel that provides visitors with upscale amenities and services.
In Helsinki, Hotel Lilla Roberts provides a selection of rooms, each of which is created with elegance and comfort in mind. The accommodations in the tastefully decorated rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and plush bedding. The Classic, Deluxe, Grand Deluxe, Junior Suite, and Roberts Suite are among the available room categories. The suites provide additional room and opulent extras like a jacuzzi, a separate sitting area, and a Nespresso machine. During their stay, visitors may also make use of the hotel’s 24-hour front desk, sauna, and fitness center.
Various amenities are available at the Hotel Lilla Roberts in Helsinki to ensure visitors have a relaxing and pleasurable stay. These features include a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi throughout the hotel, concierge services, and a fitness facility. Guests may unwind in the hotel’s sauna and steam room after a hard day of sightseeing or attending meetings. For eating alternatives, the hotel’s namesake restaurant, Krog Roba, features Scandinavian cuisine crafted with fresh, local ingredients. For customers who need to do work while staying at the hotel, a business center and meeting spaces are also available.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Lilla Roberts?
The kind of accommodation and the season affect Hotel Lilla Roberts’ lodging pricing. If you’re seeking a more roomy place to stay, the daily variable cost for a style room (30 sqm) starts at € 170 per night. King or twin beds, a sofa, a computer, an armchair, a minibar, and an Art Deco bathroom with a shower or bathtub.
Is the Hotel Lilla Roberts Helsinki pet-friendly?
The Hotel Lilla Roberts does allow pets. You can go to Helsinki with your animal companion. At an extra cost, they even offer a Pet Stay package that includes a towel, food dish, dog or cat snack, and advice on the finest dog parks.
Hotel Lilla Roberts check-in and check-out times
The Hotel Lilla Roberts has a 3 PM check-in time and a noon check-out time.
Does the hotel supply transit to the airport?
Yes, Hotel Lilla Roberts offers a shuttle service to the airport. At an extra cost, you may arrange for a shuttle to take you to and from the airport.
Consuming food at Hotel Lilla Roberts
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Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT
The Sexual Recovery Institute
The provision of appropriate and genuinely helpful treatment to sexual addicts and their partners calls upon clinicians to meet challenges in practice areas which can often be uncomfortable and unfamiliar. Regardless of clinical training and background it can be disquieting to initiate discussions about the most intimate and personal details of a patient’s sexual life and practices, particularly in early treatment phases. We may lack the confidence or understanding to explore specific details in areas such as compulsive masturbation, use of prostitutes, sexual massage, phone sex, affairs, anonymous sexual encounters and the various types of sexual behaviors prevalent in sexual addiction. Yet a primary complaint of many sexual addicts in treatment is that previous clinical interventions either didn’t identify their problem at all or didn’t provide clear intervention, direction and resources to aid them in addressing their sexual acting-out behaviors.
John, a 34 year old heterosexual married man, entered treatment for his sexually addictive behavior when his wife of nine years asked for a separation upon discovering that he had given her yet another venereal disease. His secretive sexual acting-out behaviors included weekly visits for “sensual massage” and conducting multiple anonymous sexual affairs with women he had met on the Internet. Although John had been in therapy with an analyst 2-3 times weekly for over two years and had disclosed the nature of his sexual acting-out at the beginning of that clinical relationship, the behaviors were not fully explored in therapy nor were they ever directly intervened upon. He was never encouraged to take any direct action to change his behaviors, nor were any steps taken to protect the health and safety of his wife. John stated that he felt lead to believe in therapy that “when he felt less depressed and had a better understanding of his poor self worth” the behaviors would begin to go away.
Sexual addiction appears to be fairly common in the general adult population. In his Landmark 1987 study of over 1500 identified sexual addicts, Patrick Carnes, Ph.D., suggested that sexual addiction is present in as much as 8% of the adult male population, the number being around 3% for adult women. Sexual addiction as a clinical concern has clearly identifiable patterns of sexual behaviors, often starting in adolescence and childhood. The disorder is defined by the harmful consequences of the sexual behaviors themselves and the participants’ inability to discontinue them.
A helpful way to integrate a clinical understanding of sexually addictive behavior is to utilize a common definition of Criteria for an Addictive Disorder:
- Frequent engaging in the behavior to a greater extent or over a longer period than intended
- Persistent desire for the behavior, or one or more unsuccessful efforts to reduce or control the behavior
- Much time spent in activities necessary for the behavior, engaging in the behavior or recovering from its effects
- Frequent engaging in the behavior when expected to fulfill social, occupational, academic or domestic obligations
- Continuation of the behavior despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent social, financial, psychological or physical problem caused or exacerbated by the behavior
Sexual addiction and compulsivity can be defined as sexual behaviors which involve “escalating patterns of sexual behavior with increasingly harmful consequences.” Those consequences which often are indicators of the disorder appear in the full bio-psychosocial spectrum.
These consequences might include:
- Social – Loss of marriage/primary relationship, friendships, social networks due to sexual preoccupation and behavior
- Emotional – Depression or anxiety are common due to the shame, secrecy and lowered self-esteem of sexual addicts
- Physical – Injury due to frequency and type of behaviors; sexually transmitted diseases are common
- Legal – Arrests for sexual crimes (voyeurism, lewd conduct, etc.), loss of professional stature or licenser for sexual misconduct or sexual harassment
- Financial – Costs of pornographic materials, use of prostitutes, phone/computer sex lines; Loss of productivity, creativity and employment
Like alcoholics, drug addicts and compulsive gamblers, sexual addicts employ typical defenses such as denial, rationalization and justification in order to be able to continue to engage in their behaviors, while blaming others for the resulting problems. Diagnosis and subsequent treatment can be skewed by a patient’s minimization or outright denial of the type, amount or consequences of their sexual activity. Misdiagnosis can also occur due to the commitcant mood disorder symptoms that the shame and stress of living a double life can facilitate.
While thorough bio-psychosocial assessment may reveal other underlying diagnosis or clinical concerns, some sexual addicts will report having been previously misdiagnosed with related, but inaccurate psychiatric disorders. Sexual addicts have been diagnosed as having Bi-Polar, Obsessive Compulsive, Generalized Anxiety or Disassociative Identity Disorders, all of which can be seen to hold some characteristics of compulsive sexual behavior by definition, but do not appear to be the underlying condition for most sexual addicts. In fact, with appropriate intervention and cessation of addictive sexual behaviors, along with shame reduction and a building of more healthy coping mechanisms, other “compulsive” or “mood disordered” symptoms will often discontinue or be greatly reduced on their own. When sexual addiction is found to exist solely on its own without any related primary Axis One disorder, it can be classified as Sexual Disorder NOS with Addictive Features (DSM-IV).
Billy, a 48 year old homosexual man, engaged in anonymous sex in public parks, mall restrooms and sexual bathhouses, having many multiple partner experiences weekly. Although HIV positive, he often had unprotected sexual encounters with several anonymous men on a weekly basis. Unable to sustain intimate romantic or social contacts due to his compulsive secret sexual life, Billy frequently suffered bouts of depression and anxiety which left him feeling hopeless and shameful. Upon learning about this behavior, Billy’s primary physician referred him to a local psychiatrist who prescribed Lithium for his “Hypomania” and an SSRI for his apparent “Depression and Anxiety.” Although the patient took the medications for several months, he noted minimal change in his mood states and he continued his sexual behaviors until he was arrested for lewd conduct in a public park. Billy was subsequently referred for sexual addiction treatment and mandatory attendance at sexual addiction 12 step recovery meetings. Within the first 30 days of treatment Billy established and began maintaining a “sexual sobriety” plan, became involved in regular weekly 12 step meetings and began to explore the painful history of his sexual behaviors and emotional isolation. By 45 days into treatment, Billy demonstrated only transient and diminishing mood disordered symptoms. He states, “This has been the problem my whole life and I have never been able to change it on my own no matter how hard I tried. I never really understood or realized that my sexual addiction is the reason I have always felt so self-hating, isolated and unworthy of love.”
Multiple addictions are often present in sexual addicts and must be watched for. As with any addiction assessment and treatment model, careful interview and discussion should always consider the possible involvement/history of drug and alcohol abuse or dependency, eating, exercise or spending disorders, gambling, etc. It is not uncommon for this population to switch addictions during treatment, such as the sexual addict who while containing her sexual acting-out, gained 35 pounds in the first 90 days of treatment. Additionally, a thorough and current medical exam should be encouraged at the beginning of treatment as sexual addicts can often be inattentive to self care and also may need testing to discern the potential existence of any sexually transmitted diseases.
Successful outpatient treatment for sexual addicts differs significantly from traditional models of psychodynamic psychotherapy and more closely follows a cognitive/behavioral addiction approach. The stance of the clinician in addiction treatment is directive and reality based. Early sessions focus minimally on the transferential aspects of the relationship or upon childhood injury utilizing a clear directive focus in the here and now. Although an established positive and trusting clinical relationship is essential, the therapist’s initial role is directive, applying a task oriented and accountability based approach while always maintaining containment of the sexually addictive behaviors as the primary mutually agreed upon therapy goal.
The initial process of treatment can be divided into three major stages:
Identification of the Problem
After carefully ruling out the presence of other related psychiatric or medical diagnosis, the utilization of assessment tools such as the G-SAST, close questioning and observation, helps the clinician and patient to identify the specific behaviors which make up the problematic addictive patterns
Defining in clearly written terms specific problem sexual behaviors which are to be eliminated. Contracts will often also include tasks assigned to encourage the use of alternative coping mechanisms, i.e. daily journaling, check-in phone calls and attendance at 12 step meetings.
Working to identify and reduce patterns of experience and interaction which support or “trigger” the acting-out behaviors, i.e. stress management tools, relationship dysfunctions, work/financial problems, etc.
Typical Sample Treatment Goals
- Identification, assessment and containment of specific sexual patterns and specific sexual activities
- Clear definition of healthy sexual patterns vs. shaming and self harming activities
- Exploration of ego-syntonic dysfunctional behaviors working toward their becoming ego-dystonic utilizing the reduction of distortion and denial
- Relapse prevention — helping the patient to see and understand triggering behaviors and experiences
- Improvement of socialization, encourage healthy acknowledgment and support for meeting dependency needs
- Reduction of spousal conflict while encouraging partner participation in recovery work
- Identification and working through of immediate and long term grief and loss issues
- Increased understanding of need to control intimacy as a function of long standing early neglect and violation
The ongoing process of the sexual recovery process presents demands that cannot be met solely within the confines of an individual therapeutic relationship. Recovering addicts require external sources of social reinforcement and support for changing lifelong patterns of behavior. One extremely important tool utilized toward these goals is addiction-focused group therapy. A long-standing fundamental to sexual offender treatment, group therapy for sexual addicts is an invaluable resource for integrating the tools of honesty, self examination and commitment into the recovery process.
Sexual addicts in group work are offered the safe, facilitated space to be able to confront their denial and rationalizations while more realistically redefining shameful self states. Group provides an invaluable resource toward building appropriately boundaried social support toward recovery. The other primary resource for sexual recovery is the 12 step support group. Functional meetings of at least one of the following programs can be found in any major metropolitan area and some in more rural areas as well:
Sexaholics Anonymous (615-331-6230),
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (800-977-4325),
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (617-332-1845)
Sex Addicts Anonymous (713-869-4902).
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Were you looking for the best hotels in Laçın? Looks like you've come to the right place.
Here you will find a list of excellent hotels, but of course each one has its strengths and it will only be up to you to choose which one will be the most suitable for you.
In a city like Laçın, it's always important to stay in a hotel that can guarantee a good rest, among other things.
If you are more curious about one of the hotels, you can always click on the button and check some more details or even book.
The 17 Fantastic Lodges in Lacin (Azerbaijan) – Let's stop with the intro so you can start looking at the list we prepared for you.
In Har-Mar Hotel, you're sure to get a good night's sleep.
We are talking about an establishment that has very good rooms, as they not only contain comfortable beds, but also have some amenities and we still need to talk about their design, in which the colors match the furniture.
Har-Mar Hotel is very well located, situated not far from certain tourist attractions that you will definitely want to see. Nothing better than getting to know every corner of the city of Lacin.
Marvelous Lodges in Lacin (Azerbaijan) - Our team Trip And Search considers it a good hotel to spend the nights, as it also guarantees other strengths, other than the rooms.
There are more and more good hotels, but this is not just a good hotel.
The interior of Mirhav Hotel impresses with its decoration and space, and the common areas are living proof of that. The rooms are beautiful and refined and the best thing is that they are very comfortable, which means that you will surely have a good night's sleep (Elegant Hotels in Lacin).
Another thing that the establishment also stands out is the fact that it has a very hardworking and competent team. If you have questions regarding the hotel's services, or want information about the city, the staff will help you in this regard.
At this hotel, every detail matters.
See the Diana Hotel images, you will quickly understand what the differences are with the competitors.
The rooms are not only beautiful, they are also very comfortable and spacious. Whichever room you're staying in, you'll be able to get a good rest, and then stroll around the city of Lacin.
The hotel team also helps a lot to make your stay in Lacin a good one. We are talking about employees who are very professional in what they do, be it cleaning, meals, or even reception (Beautiful Inns in Lacin).
We believe that this hotel could be one of the best options to spend your days in Lacin.
Lovely Goris may be the most suitable for you, if you are looking not only for good rooms.
What we are specifically mentioning is the fact that the hotel team is incredible, not only because they are very kind to their guests, but also because they are very professional, which is one of the reasons for the success of this establishment. Whether in reception, meals, or even cleaning, everything is taken very seriously, in order to always leave guests satisfied that they have chosen Lovely Goris.
Of course, the hotel has comfortable rooms and the remaining spaces have a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Glamorous Inns in Lacin - It's an excellent hotel, either in the facilities, or for the excellent team that works there.
If you want above-average service, like a very cozy room, then consider Hotel Yeghevnut. This hotel is situated close to some tourist attractions in the city of Lacin, apart from which you can also try the gastronomy of the region in the restaurants that are nearby. As already mentioned, the hotel has cozy rooms, but also quite beautiful. If you need to check your email or want to see some news on the internet, don't worry, the hotel offers Wi-Fi for all guests. Formidable Inns in Lacin – Hotel Yeghevnut is excellent, as you can see in the images, now all you have to do is decide if it will be the most suitable establishment for you.
VIEW DEALIf you were looking for a hotel that stands out from others in Lacin, why not check out Red Roof Guesthouse?
As you can see in the images, this building contains some details that you don't find in others, for that reason, it's on this list.
Whether in the rooms, or even in the common areas, you will see that the design is very refined, thanks in large part to the decoration as well.
If you are a person who likes to have breakfast at the hotel, then we can say that you will find a good variety of choice and try some of the snacks in the region (Magnificent Resorts in Lacin (Azerbaijan)).
Red Roof Guesthouse is a great choice for anyone looking to spend a few days in Lacin.
A hotel that contains an elegant design, whether inside or outside.
One of the reasons why it looks so beautiful in the interior is due to the colors that match perfectly with the decor. The rooms at Lara Hotel have everything you need to get a good rest.
Regarding cleaning, this is something that the team responsible for the hotel focuses on, for this reason, you will always find all spaces always very clean.
Breakfast is one of the establishment's strong points, as there is a wide variety to choose from (all foods are well-prepared).
Charming Resorts in Lacin (Azerbaijan) – A beautiful hotel located in Lacin.
How about getting to know a hotel that has excellent rooms and exemplary staff?
Andranik B&B is living proof that a hotel can have employees who care about making guests happy, whether answering questions, providing information about the city, or even helping in any way they can.
As we have already mentioned, the rooms are very good, not only for the comfort, but also for the beauty and even contain some things that you will like.
Cleaning is always very important, whatever the hotel, not only for hygiene reasons, but also because it is never pleasant to find dirt, whether in the rooms or elsewhere. In Andranik B&B you will always find all spaces very clean.
Best Hotels in Lacin - If the choice falls on this hotel, then we can say that you will love it.
Hotel Vivas could be the hotel you've been looking for.
The establishment has good rooms, as not only do they have comfortable beds, but the design is very appealing, which will help you to be more relaxed.
If you don't want to be disconnected from the internet, you don't have to worry, because the establishment offers Wi-Fi to all guests, which means you can show your friends and family the spectacular moments you're enjoying in Lacin.
Now let's talk about cleanliness, all spaces are always very clean, in short, you won't find dirt, even in the rooms (Lovely Hotels in Lacin).
Hotel that has the essentials but not only. How about trying to stay a few nights?
This could be the perfect hotel for you.
Hotel Christy contains many things that you will be very pleased with, such as the rooms, which are spacious, elegant and, above all, comfortable. The common areas contain appealing colors that match the decor.
If you're worried about cleanliness, then you don't need to, because the team that works at Hotel Christy always leaves everything very clean and sanitized.
Another aspect worth mentioning is the breakfast, because there is a lot of variety to choose from. All the food is of good quality, which makes the morning meal even better.
Stunning Lodges in Lacin – Is this hotel where you will book a room?
If you want to have relaxing nights, we advise you to stay at Sofya.
We are talking about a hotel that has many positive aspects, such as having comfortable and beautiful rooms.
A very important highlight is the fact that employees clean all areas regularly, for this reason it will be practically impossible to find any kind of dirt, which is excellent (Incredible Inns in Lacin).
If you are one of those people who likes to have their morning meal at the hotel, then we can say that you will have a wide variety at your disposal. All products are of good quality.
Lacin is a beautiful city and nothing better than staying in a hotel that guarantees you a good rest.
What do you think about staying at this hotel?
NarVar Hotel contains several strengths that deserve to be highlighted.
One of the strong points is the rooms, very comfortable, with some amenities and with a very elegant design (colors match the furniture).
Another strong point is the fact that the other spaces, such as the dining room and the lounge, have a friendly atmosphere and more.
All spaces in NarVar Hotel are always very clean, so it will be very difficult to find dirt.
Formidable Accommodations in Lacin – If you're ready to visit the city of Lacin which is in Azerbaijan, then why not spend your nights in NarVar Hotel?
After traveling, it's normal that you want to rest at least a little to recover your energies and nothing better than staying in Zanger Hotel.
The rooms at this establishment are impressive, not only because they are elegant, but mainly because they are very comfortable. You will be able to recover your energies and be ready to walk around the beautiful city of Lacin.
The team that is responsible for the establishment is very kind and mainly very competent in what they do, whether in reception, cleaning or even meals (Attractive Hotels in Lacin).
Take a look at the pictures of the hotel's interior to see the beauty of it. Now just book a room.
If you book a room at Hotel Noy, you won't regret it.
There are many reasons why you should love this hotel, one of them is the rooms, because they have impressive comfort, so you will certainly have a good night's sleep. The elegant design of areas such as the dining room or even the lounge will probably make you more satisfied when you chose this establishment.
The hotel team is very competent, whether in cleaning, or in reception, in order to always leave guests satisfied.
Surprising Resorts in Lacin – The Hotel Noy is without a doubt a great choice if you decide to travel to the city of Lacin.
Mthnadzor Hotel will be able to fulfill many of the requirements you intend.
One of these requirements is precisely the rooms, which contain everything necessary for you to have a good night's sleep.
When it comes to cleanliness, you will find all areas always clean, as well as the rooms, as the hotel's responsible team is very professional. If you have questions or need information, do not hesitate to ask at reception (Impressive Lodges in Lacin).
If you need to go see if you have any messages on social networks, or even want to share the adventures you are having in Lacin, just use the establishment's Wi-Fi network.
A hotel to be reckoned with.
You are close to visiting a beautiful city, so we advise you to consider staying at ASOUR Hotel, ԱՍՈՒՐ Հյուրանոց.
This establishment contains details that can draw your attention, such as the decoration.
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Your search for hotels may stop here, because it is quite possible that you will choose Hotel Rubin.
One of the reasons is the fact that the hotel is very well located in Lacin, not far from some tourist attractions or even from streets that contain restaurants where you can try the country's cuisine (Azerbaijan).
But things don't stop there, Hotel Rubin has very appealing rooms, as they are not only spacious, but also beautifully designed and very cozy. If cleanliness worries you, then we can say that you will certainly find the rooms, like the rest of the spaces, always very clean.
Charming Lodges in Lacin – This establishment has a good rating, which is not surprising.
Luxury Inns In Laçın (Azerbaijan) - Conclusion:
Luxury Inns in Laçın (Azerbaijan) – It's at the end of the article, have you already decided in which hotel you will spend your nights in the city of Laçın?
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Louise gave me instructions to slip one-seventh of her into the Thames at Tilbury. It was her homage to the past; her acknowledgment of an ancestor’s vacillation between two nations. I took the ashes to the docks. It was an enormous functioning port, not the nineteenth century jetty I had imagined. The man on the security gate gave me permission to enter the private section; long piers with small ships being converted into floating palaces. I think it was the ‘Certified Human Remains’ stickers and seals that convinced him — or maybe it was just my face.
On the dock a drunken sailor chundered over the stainless steel railings of a sleek racing yacht. His mates whooped and the warm tang of his vomit greeted me as I walked past them to the very end of the pontoon. Taut wires whined and strained against the wind. Seagulls swooped and squabbled, caw-cawing at the sinking chunks. The birds scooped it up and gulped it down before flapping back in greedy circles, calling for more. I felt an involuntary heave rise in my gut but swallowed it down. I kept my head up. Not daring to look through the wooden slatted walkway to the silty water below.
I knelt and took the packet of ashes out of my pack, pulled out my pocket knife and flicked open the larger blade, cutting into the plastic with assertive stabs — puffs of ash coughed out of the slits with each impact. In post-orgasm theory, the stab then submerge approach had seemed perfectly reasonable. But in daylight I knew it must look like I was maniacally despatching something precious and living.
When enough holes had been made, I held the packet under the filmy surface of the Thames. Water crept through the gaps and into the space between her ashes; the displacement forcing air to escape, like a last breath, to the surface. I felt the dust turn to a paste under my pressing fingers — little trails of grey seeping out of the gaps. It was a long time before the last of the bubbles popped and the package felt sodden and heavy enough to release. I let go of it, pulled my hand out of the water and reached for the umbrella I had brought, in case I needed to hold the article under to make sure it drowned. But the packet stayed submerged, a fish-shadow in the murky water. A tiny shift in the current drew it away. I took camellia petals, plucked at the last minute from an arrangement on the hall table, and sprinkled them on the water — their bruised pinkness too cheerful and alive — the gesture more movie than me.
I looked up to see the drunken sailor walking towards me. Wonky eyed and concerned, he said, ‘You alright, love? Thought you were drowning kittens for a while there.’ He put a laugh in where it didn’t belong. ‘Then the flowers…’ He petered out and turned away. I heard the groan and splatter as he threw up.
The story of those long ago boats, the one bound for Canada with trunks of precious family detritus on board, and the one bound for New Zealand, chosen for a new life because of a change of heart, or a pleading wife, determined our future. Despite distance between now and then, the randomness and implications of those past choices were so fully alive in Louise. I know now that London was her little fake; that those two boats really left from Southampton. Louise found this out before she died but she had always imagined it was London, believed it was London, so she made it London.
When I tell Richard about it, he is scathing. It’s our weekly call about all things Dan. We catch up on how much the boy eats and how big he is. And turn the conversation to Nina and how much she eats and how big she is. I know about Tomas and Christa already but I let Rich tell me again how the man who attacked them and Dan had been caught and how, upon the call from the Westport police, Christa slept for seventeen hours straight.
‘She just lay down on the couch and didn’t wake up for seventeen hours. We had no idea the whole thing had had such an effect.’
But he went from the miraculous to the judgemental in one easy step.
‘I told you, from the start, the whole ashes disposal thing was going to be a wild fucking goose chase.’
‘I went past the squat.’ I want to unsettle the ‘I told you so’ fucker.
‘Our squat?’ His sense of ownership makes me smile.
‘Yeah, there’s a dentist on the first floor now, I just walked right in.’
‘Fuck. What was it like?’ I imagine his pulse rate rising just a little.
‘A bit like you Rich, all done up, unrecognisable except for the massive purple ink stain on the hall floor.’
‘Very funny. So you chucked a bit of Louise in the Thames for nothing then?’ He’s baiting and I bite.
‘It wasn’t for nothing.’
‘Yeah? If this one’s a dud how do you know all the rest are kosher?’
‘You know what, Rich.’ I only arrive at what I think as I say the words aloud, ‘I don’t care. Who’s to say what’s more important — the truth or the intent? It’s more like Louise to do this out of line thing than all the other meticulously planned shit I’ve had from her up ‘til now. It’s kind of funny — a relief.’
‘How was the squat, really?’ Something tweaks his voice, tightening it.
‘There’s an organic grocer on the corner where the Arnolds lived.’
‘What a load of wank!’
‘The 7-Eleven is still there — the Prasads have gone though. I checked.’
We are twelve thousand miles apart but we track the same landscape. He is twenty-two again, standing in front of a patched and sagging building, pointing with our held hands at his first floor bedroom window; we are in the damp room where we first revealed ourselves, one to the other — where I saw his tattoos and stretch-marks. I want to lead him up the old/new steps now; to kneel with him on the satin boards and smooth his hand over the purple stain — let him feel how, with eyes closed, you’d swear there was nothing there. I want to lie down with him, our heads together where the mattress met the wall; where we decided that stain was from ink spilt by suffragettes, by communist party pamphleteers, on some dangerous sulphur night; where we decided the labourer who’d mixed the swollen mortar that crumbled on our faces as we slept had also cut the joists that supported the once virgin planks; where we decided he was one of many damaged nineteenth century men who walked along a rope-strewn gangway and into the hold of a creaking ship; who slept on a cot the width of his lover’s thigh, twisting a nest out of flour sacks and hemp stuffing; he was a man who, courtesy of the fluid in his ears, endured the motion of the sea for a further five weeks upon his arrival on a green-bitten coastline, so unlike home he’d cried for the first time since being weaned. Rich and I decided these things, limb over limb, in a barren room. We built the labourer a colonial house, married him off to a sickly soul who died in childbirth, and, with great delight, killed him in a brutal saw milling accident — orphaning his children. Then one evening without meaning to we conceived our own and eleven weeks later, a baked-bean baby split its pod and fell into a stained toilet in a desolate squat in the arse end of London. I’d never even told Richard I was pregnant.
‘I lost a baby there — in that dirty fucking toilet.’ My voice is ice-dredged.
‘Harriet. Why have you never told me?’
‘I’ve never told anyone.’
‘I don’t know what to say. Are you on your own?’
‘No, Chris is here. I’ll be fine. It was just seeing the place — remembering everything.’
‘Will he look after you?’
‘I’ll be fine.’
‘I don’t understand why you didn’t tell me.’
‘Because I was 20 and stupid and then I miscarried and the time to say anything was gone.’ Low down, angry-with-myself-angry-with-him sobs break up my speech.
‘I was crazy mad in love with you, you know.’
‘Do you want me to come over?’
‘What? To London? No I fucking do not want you to ‘come over.’ God you can be a patronising wanker.’ Anger rights my voice. Except for beats of static, there is silence on the line. Finally he speaks.
‘I was such an impossible cunt.’
I realise I’ve been waiting a very long time to hear those words and to believe them.
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Company culture and values that are nurtured directly impact everything from performance to the way a business is perceived in the media and among the industry rivals. Some would even go so far as to say that company culture is like a fingerprint. A fingerprint may be similar to others, but it is what makes you different from everyone else. That’s true for businesses too.
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Company Culture Defines the Identity
Your company culture defines how your organization does business, how it interacts with other businesses and clients, and how the team interacts with the outside world (clients, suppliers, media).
In simpler terms, your business culture reverberates across all segments of the business, since it represents the way you do business. This also impacts the way people and customers see your business and you as its owner/manager.
Strong Culture Means Strong Performance
Businesses with a well-defined culture usually produce better results compared to those with weaker cultures. When your business culture is strong, it leads to motivated employees and high-performing managers.
Additionally, strong culture leads to constant involvement and participation by a company’s employees and can predict current and future financial performance. Simply put, employees who care will do whatever needs to be done to overcome any problems that may occur.
One of the things you can do to show your new employees that you truly care about them is to give them an employee welcome kit on their first day at the office. This is a small gift that says a lot about your company and its relationship with the people working in it, which will, in turn, motivate them to perform better.
Your Business’s Culture Impacts the Employee Experience
A strong company culture boosts the overall employee experience and can have a good effect on an individual’s decision to accept or remain in a job position.
One study has found that one-third of people wouldn’t accept a job that was a perfect match if they didn’t fit in the corporate culture. On top of that, almost half of people that were actively looking for new positions cited company culture as the main reason behind their desire to switch organizations. A great company culture supports both employee retention and engagement.
When employees are in a company culture that features many of the important drivers of engagement, such as recognition, supportive managers, and opportunities for learning and development, they are not only better positioned to perform over the long term but also more engaged and committed to achieving business goals.
Your Culture Could Spring Innovation
A business culture focused on constant learning allows people to practice and improve their creative thinking and problem-solving skills, which can result in innovation within the company.
Various individuals within the company may already be strong in these areas, but others will require training and support to acquire innovative behaviors.
Make sure that your business prioritizes and encourages innovation. Just allow employees to have their own autonomy and encourage them to be as creative as they wish to. Moreover, recognize and reward innovation efforts to motivate everyone at the office.
Company Culture Benefits
As we have already established, company culture is one of the most significant components of businesses out there. Below are listed the most important benefits that a strong company culture brings to any business.
Improved Employee Retention
Employees that are excited about their job and daily tasks are less likely to quit.
After all, the cost of losing an employee varies (depending on the position and pay) from 16 percent to 213 percent of their salary. This means that a business can save $3,000 to $8,000 per employee making $50,000 or less.
A Better Brand Reputation
It is common knowledge that the way the community and rivals see you can have an impact on your sales figures. A strong culture creates good buzz about your company in the industry and among clients and competitors.
Recruiting Better Talent
Developing a strong culture that cares about employees’ opinions makes outsiders want to be part of your company, especially in this age of remote work.
Everyone who wants to know how to scale a business of remote workers needs to learn how to improve company culture first, as this culture sets the tone and motivates employees from the very beginning, but can also bring you better workers.
When the time comes to hire new people, it becomes easier to attract quality talent instead of the same lackluster leads. In turn, hiring the right talent is vital to maintaining a positive culture as well as achieving business objectives.
Strong business culture has a well-defined mission, vision, and corporate values, which make decision-making easier. When there is a question to be answered, any employee, manager, or leader can find the answer in them.
As a result, decisions will be better adjusted to company goals, and that can increase your chances of achieving success.
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Business coaching brings a number of benefits. It can not only help your business create and improve its culture, but it can also help your organization with other things.
A good business coach can help you and your employees think critically and creatively. Every now and then, it gets comfortable doing the business the way it has been done for a longer period of time, but that can lead your company astray.
A business coach will ask provoking questions that will encourage everyone to assess the situation and find room for improvement and change.
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Go back and evaluate your business’s core values. Make sure your core values truly align with the best parts of your existing culture, and if not, remove or adjust any values that no longer fit.
Keep your long-term business goals in mind, keeping in mind that the values you set today should still be relevant five years down the line.
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Once you have identified the aspects of your company culture, it is time for improvements. For instance, if employee relationships can be improved, implement more employee engagement activities outside of work.
Try to host one social event per quarter to help encourage meaningful personal connections between coworkers, and track your progress. In case you fail to meet the mark, adjust your efforts or strategy accordingly.
Track and Measure the Progress
The best way to know if your efforts are meeting your business goals and truly making improvements to your company culture is to regularly track and evaluate them. Regularly ask your employees for individual feedback, and measure employee engagement through surveys to gather data for the whole company.
Since culture evolves as your team and company do, it’s important to regularly track your progress and adjust your strategy accordingly. If you don’t track and measure the progress, you will not be able to spot potential obstacles and address them on time.
These were just a few reasons why company culture is important, how it can benefit your business, and what steps you can take to improve it. Try to use whatever you can from this mini guide to improve your own office situation.
Keep in mind that company culture affects all parts of a business. So, if you care about your business’s growth, your employees, and your clients, establishing a strong company culture should be a top priority.
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The Flaws and Future of Islet Volume Measurements
When working with isolated islet preparations, measuring the volume of tissue is not a trivial matter. Islets come in a large range of sizes and are often contaminated with exocrine tissue. Many factors complicate the procedure, and yet knowledge of the islet volume is essential for predicting the success of an islet transplant or comparing experimental groups in the laboratory. In 1990, Ricordi presented the islet equivalency (IEQ), defined as one IEQ equaling a single spherical islet of 150 μm in diameter. The method for estimating IEQ was developed by visualizing islets in a microscope, estimating their diameter in 50 μm categories and calculating a total volume for the preparation. Shortly after its introduction, the IEQ was adopted as the standard method for islet volume measurements. It has helped to advance research in the field by providing a useful tool improving the reproducibility of islet research and eventually the success of clinical islet transplants. However, the accuracy of the IEQ method has been questioned for years and many alternatives have been proposed, but none have been able to replace the widespread use of the IEQ. This article reviews the history of the IEQ, and discusses the benefits and failings of the measurement. A thorough evaluation of alternatives for estimating islet volume is provided along with the steps needed to uniformly move to an improved method of islet volume estimation. The lessons learned from islet researchers may serve as a guide for other fields of regenerative medicine as cell clusters become a more attractive therapeutic option. | <urn:uuid:f8eb4214-ca40-4476-ba39-c997bc58239f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://twu-ir.tdl.org/items/bd7bffa8-cfec-4717-83f8-a55eeaea2e8c | 2024-04-18T14:53:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.935485 | 320 |
Updated as of 8/30/2016: Additional Club Registration packets are available on uhsasb.com. The Club Accounting Meetings will be held on 9/14 and 9/15 in the MPR. It is mandatory that Club Treasurers attend one of these meetings.
By KRISHAN PATEL
The Club Information Meeting is on Tuesday, August 30 in the MPR during lunch and is mandatory for all students who want to register or re-register clubs.
“All clubs, new and old, need to attend the Club Information Meeting this Tuesday, where they will be given a Club Registration Packet,” Clubs Commissioner Vignesh Iyer (Sr.) said. “The Registration Packet will contain all the information on what the students need to get signed and the forms that they will need to participate in [club] events.”
Registration Packets will be due Wednesday, September 6th. ASB advises that students not procrastinate obtaining all of the signatures on the forms for the registration of their clubs.
There will be a mandatory online portion of the form in addition to the physical packet. The online form will cover most of the clerical information for Club Registration while the physical forms will cover necessary signatures.
Authorization forms, check request forms and fundraising forms will be available during the meeting. It is mandatory for Club Presidents to attend this meeting.
A subsequent Club Accounting meeting required for Club Treasurers and suggested for Club Presidents will be held at a later date.
“The only advice I would give is to tell them not to be afraid to start a club… There is such a variety of people in Uni, including people whose interests haven’t been sparked yet, but clubs give them the opportunity to [spark their interests],” Iyer said. “Although the process may seem long and taxing, it is definitely worth it.” | <urn:uuid:7ce68b5e-ac27-40ab-bcf9-4ee947f6d7cb> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://uhsswordandshield.com/11783/news/club-registration-coming-soon/ | 2024-04-18T14:52:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817206.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418124808-20240418154808-00567.warc.gz | en | 0.963308 | 392 |
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