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The MGA hosts webinars, regional workshops and seminars to share knowhow and practical information about GNSS. With our vast network of specialists, we are able to answer to the needs of our network to organise events that are relevant to you. by the MGA Students & Young Professionals Forum The Rapid Prototype Development (RPD) Challenge is a hands-on Hackathon where teams create a prototype with limited resources. Mentors will give valuable guidance and encourage participants to squeeze their brains to tackle real-life issues through creative solutions! Learn the basics of positioning satellites and other key technologies such as IoT devices through a series of webinars to spark your imagination with 'food-for-innovation' from leading experts and startups!
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Kronos online offers a suite of cloud-based solutions designed to optimize workforce and Human Capital Management (HCM) tasks. Its robust platform streamlines various HR processes, such as talent recruitment, employee onboarding, time and attendance tracking, and payroll processing. This unified approach not only enhances HR efficiency but also cuts costs and minimizes compliance risks. HR managers can breathe easier with these features in place. Kronos training is partnered with several leading companies, including Cognizant, Accenture, Microsoft, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, and Tata Consultancy Services. It faces competition from firms like Infor, Paychex, Oracle, and ADP. Kronos’s product lineup caters to a wide range of business needs: The Workforce Ready Suite is tailored for small to mid-sized businesses. The Workforce Central Suite is designed for larger, enterprise-level organizations. The Workforce Dimensions Suite combines the user-friendliness of Workforce Ready with the robust capabilities of Workforce Central. Table of Contents Kronos Incorporated was established by Mark Ain, an alumnus of MIT and Simon Business School, in 1977. The company made history in 1979 by launching the world’s first microprocessor-based time clock. Since then, Kronos has introduced a variety of products and innovations, advancing the field of workforce management. The company went public on the Nasdaq in 1992. In 2020, Kronos merged with Ultimate Software, forming a more advanced Human Capital Management entity known as Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG). Kronos has earned several accolades and recognitions in its industry: It secured a gold medal for Workforce Management excellence at the 2020 Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards. The AI Breakthrough Awards in 2020 honored Kronos with the title of Best AI-based Solution for Retail. At the SaaS Awards in 2020, Kronos emerged victorious as the best SaaS provider for HR solutions. Labor is segmented and distributed across various levels to ensure efficient operations. Servers are designed to expand both horizontally and vertically, accommodating the latest upgrades. Stability is maintained as issues in one layer do not impact the others, allowing targeted troubleshooting. Data retrieval is simplified, with managers and employees able to access information via mobile devices. A unified platform grants access to a broad range of functionalities. Recruitment and Integration: Kronos streamlines the hiring process, making it easier to onboard top talent effectively. Employee Development: It assesses and matches the ideal candidates to meet the company’s objectives and needs. Time Management: Kronos provides precise tracking of the hours employees dedicate to different projects. Autonomous Management: Employees are empowered to record their own work hours, aiding in large-scale workforce management. Payroll Management: The system simplifies access to essential data for efficient payroll administration. Work Hours and Presence: Kronos tracks employee work hours, attendance, and extra time worked. Financial Forecasting: The software aids in projecting and managing labor expenses over extended periods. Workforce monitoring and Analytics: It offers tools for supervising and assessing employee performance and making strategic decisions. Now that we’ve examined its history, let’s delve into its usage as a workforce management tool. It’s straightforward after you familiarize yourself with the tutorials. So, prepare for the walkthrough and let’s dive in. Kronos Access Roles Manager: This role has full editing capabilities and the authority to approve. Editor: This user can modify schedules and timecards and generate reports, though lacks approval privileges. Employee/Time Entry: Users in this role have the ability to punch in and out via the ‘time entry’ option under the ‘My Info’ section. Kronos Workforce Central training is a robust workforce management platform equipped with a variety of tools and features designed to streamline HR and workforce management processes. Here’s a brief explanation of each point: Genies: Genies in Kronos are customizable data views or reports that present real-time information about employees, labor levels, and other key workforce metrics. They allow managers to quickly access, analyze, and act on workforce data. Scheduling: The Scheduling feature in Kronos enables managers to create, manage, and distribute employee schedules. It helps ensure that the right employees are scheduled at the right times and can adapt to changes in demand, employee availability, and compliance requirements. Timekeeping: This is a core feature of Kronos, which allows for accurate time tracking of employees’ work hours. It includes clock-in and clock-out functionality and integrates with payroll systems to ensure employees are paid correctly for their time worked, including overtime. Hyperfind Queries: Hyperfind Queries are advanced search functions that let users quickly find specific records or sets of data within the Kronos system. This feature enables users to create dynamic lists of employees based on criteria such as department, job code, or shift. Approvals: The Approvals feature provides managers with the tools to review and approve items such as timecards, schedule changes, time-off requests, and overtime. This ensures that all changes are reviewed and authorized before they take effect. Reports: Kronos offers comprehensive reporting capabilities that allow organizations to generate detailed reports on various aspects of workforce management. These reports can help in analyzing trends, making informed decisions, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies. Each of these features of Kronos certification course contributes to the overall effectiveness of workforce management, helping organizations to optimize their labor resources, maintain compliance, and improve operational efficiency. In conclusion, we wrap up our guide or the course introduction on the impressive and powerful capabilities of Kronos Workforce Management and Human Capital Management software. Embarking on tasks without adequate understanding can lead to mistakes. Therefore, it’s crucial to eliminate any risk of failure. While various iterations of Kronos have been introduced to the market, their core functionalities remain largely consistent. It’s important to choose the version that aligns with your company’s needs, sign in, and begin your exploration to enhance your comprehension of the system. Multisoft Virtual Academy ensures that the tutorial serves its purpose effectively for the learner.
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Santa loves some fruit at Christmas time. These fruit sticks are also so easy to make with kids, and make a great Christmas treat. For 25 fruit sticks you will need: – 25 toothpicks – 25 strawberries – 25 seedless white grapes – 25 banana slices, about 3 large bananas – Mini marshmallows Wash and dry the strawberries and grapes. Cut off the top of the strawberries, creating an even surface so that the banana slice fits nicely. Take a toothpick and prick it through the middle (length ways) of a grape. Slide on the slice of banana, followed by the strawberry. To complete the little Santa, put the mini marshmallow on top of the strawberry. I came across this on Pinterest! Happy Holidays ☺
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The Strong National Museum of Play Visit the Ultimate Play Destination So much fun, so close to home. Don't miss upcoming events, performances, and workshops at the museum! « All Events Attend a Nature Club meeting and learn all about nature with The Strong’s Live Collections naturalists and their animal friends. Explore Events by Category Follow Us for Updates Visit a highly interactive, collections-based museum devoted to the history and exploration of play.
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Bible Query from Q: Is Christianity a religion? A: Christianity can rightfully be called a religion, as James 1:27 does, because it speaks about God, how we should live, and what happens after you die. However, it would be incomplete to say that Christianity is merely a religion. It is Godís way of transforming our lives, and providing forgiveness so that we can live with Him forever. We need to realize the holiness, majesty, love, justice, and power of God. We have to understand how we have fallen short of Godís standard of justice because of our sins. There is no way to Heaven except through the free gift of the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross for our sins. To be born again we have to accept this gift from God, and commit our entire life over to Him. Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism do not promise being "born again" in a transformation to be a child of God. Q: What if I donít believe that there is a God? A: At the end of a meeting, the famous evangelist D.L. Moody was accosted by a man who said, "Mr. Moody, I am an atheist." Here is a paraphrase of what Moody told him. Let me ask you, out of all the information in the universe, how much information do you think human beings know? " The man said maybe 10%. (That was rather generous, but Moody did not press the point.) Moody continued, out of all the information that people know, what percent do you know? The man said maybe 20%. Moody then said, out of the 80% of human information you do not know, and the 90% more than no humans know, do you thin there any possibility that there might be a God? The man said it was possible. Moody then said, "OK, then you are not an atheist; you are an agnostic." Moody then asked him, if there really were a God out there, who loved you and created a heaven for people, would you have an interest in knowing about Him. The man said, "if there was, then sure." Moody responded, "Ok then, you are not an agnostic, you are a seeker." Moody then said, "If there were a letter, purportedly written by this God, would you be interested in seeing it? The man said, "Sure!" Moody said, "here is the gospel of John in the Bible. Why donít you take it home and read it!" Letís look a bit more closely at these three "stages". Atheist to Agnostic: The famous scientist Isaac Newton once had a beautiful, intricate, mechanical model of the solar system. An atheist friend of his came over. He greatly admired the model and asked Newton who made it. Newton replied that nobody did; it just made itself. The friend asked again, and Newton repeated his answer. The friend started to get angry, when Newton asked him, if you cannot believe something as simple as this made itself, then how can you believe the universe could make itself? There is a famous philosophical argument for the existence of God called the Cosmological Argument. It says that every created thing had a cause for its creation. Now things can cause other things, but since at least one created thing exists, there had to be a first cause, that was itself uncaused, because you cannot get something from nothing. Now this does not prove that Christianity is true, or that the first cause was personal, but everyone has to believe in a first cause. But is the first cause intelligent? Now despite what they say, even atheists believe in "god". If you define "god" as that which is eternal, with no beginning, all-powerful, even the most close-minded atheist believes in "god". It is just that they call their god "random chance". Now which is more reasonable to believe. That the amazing balance, order, and beauty in the universe had an intelligent design, or that it was only random chance. If physical constants had been a little different, atoms would not exist; water would not have a large enough liquid range for life on earth to exist, animals could not breathe, and the earth would not be in a place to support organic life. Is it reasonable to believe that all of our lives, and existence, is a cosmic "accident"? No, there has to be Someone out there. Agnostic to Seeker: The brilliant French scientist Blaise Pascalís had a famous saying called "Pascalís Wager". It is sort of a tongue twister that goes: To believe in God involves great potential gain and no potential loss. To not believe in God involves great potential loss and no potential gain. Great potential gain with no potential loss is better than great potential loss with no potential gain. Therefore it is better to believe in God than not to believe in God." His point is still valid today, - even if you canít say that fast. Now if God wanted to hide Himself, and not reveal Himself to man, admittedly, He could do so. But if God revealed Himself, how could He? He might leave hints in nature. He might speak to individuals, who would be His spokesmen. On the other hand, an imposter might have spokesmen too. So God would "validate" His spokesmen by having them accurately foretell the future, and do miracles. Finally, He might come Himself. If He came in all His glory, our skin might be blown away by the blazing brightness. But, if He is Almighty, He could figure out a way to come, leaving aside most of His glory, so that we could bear to see Him, and yet understand Him as God. How could God communicate with us? I believe He did all the above. If God were to come to earth, not in so much glory that everything were destroyed, but with enough power to do miracles, tell the future, and teach great things, would that satisfy you? If God were to do that, just how many times would He have to come to convince you? Once was good enough for me. The evidence of fulfilled prophecy, the undeniable fast of the resurrection, and the testimony of the apostles, eleven of which gave their lives dying for Christ, is enough for me. How about you? Q: How can I believe that the Bible is Godís words, since it seems just like any other religious book? A: Benjamin Franklin, always the experimenter, once did a test with the Bible. Once when he was in the French Court, Franklin heard some French aristocrats putting down the Bible, so here is what he did. Franklin wrote out the story of Ruth in his own handwriting, changing all the names to French ones. Then he read the story to the aristocrats. They asked him "But where did you find this gem of literature, Monsieur Franklin?" Franklin answered, "It comes from that book you so despise, la sainte [Holy] Bible!". (This is according to the Believerís Bible Commentary p.287-288.) If God were to reveal Himself to people, how would He do it? He would not need to wait until the people entered a scientific age, for the truths about himself, and what they should do would be for all times. He might give some prophecies of the future, have His special messengers do some miracles, and teach us the highest ethical standards. If such a book existed, would you want to read it? Such a book exists, and it is the Bible. One would think God would know how to succeed, such that the book would not be lost but be widely published. There are not many widely published religious books that claim to be from God: the only ones with any following besides the Bible are the Qurían, the Vedas, Mahabharata including the Bhagavad-Gita, the Upanishads, and the Tritipaka. We would invite you to compare the teachings of the Bible with these at any time. For example, The Qurían in Sura 4:34 says that if a wife continues to not listen to her husband, the husband is to "beat" or "scourge" his wife. The Arabic word here does not mean tap lightly; it is the same word used to beat a violent criminal or a camel. If a wife is good, but a husband is remiss, the Qurían never says the wife is to either beat her husband or find her father, brother, or another man to beat her husband. Sura 18:85-86 states that a man followed the setting sun and found that it went down into the waters of a muddy spring. Now we know the sun does not go down into a muddy spring. "My sons kill their enemies and my daughter is an empress, and I am completely victorious. My voice is supreme in my husbandís ears. The oblation that Indra made and so became glorious and supreme, this is what I have made for you O gods. I have truly become truly without rival wives. Without rival wives, killer of rival wives, victorious and pre-eminent, I have grabbed for myself the attraction of the other women as if it were the wealth of flighty women." Rig Veda 10.159.3-5. The basis for the caste system that keeps people of lower castes (generally darker complexion) from higher positions is also from the Rig Veda 10.90.11-12 p.31. Like the Rig Veda, the Bhagavad Gita also supports the caste system of segregation in India. "O son of Prtha [Arjuna], those who take shelter in Me [Krsna], though they be of lower birth -- women, vaisyas [merchants] and sudras [workers]--can attain the supreme destination. How much more this is so of the righteous brahmanas, the devotees and the saintly kings. Therefore, having come to this temporary, miserable world, engage in loving service to me." Bhagavad Gita 9.32-33 p.497-498. The Katha Upanishad p.19 tells us something of the nature of the Hindu "God" Brahman: "To him [Brahman] the Brahmins and Kshatriyas are but food, and death itself the condiment [that is, spice]." The Upanishads teach that the goal of man is to lose all love, concern, and individuality as they are reabsorbed into the cosmic flame. The Tritipaka might have "cooler" teachings, but Buddhism also teaches that all life is suffering and that people should escape to a place where there is no love or hate, joy or sadness, and no individuality. So before saying the Bible is just like any other book, read 1 Corinthians 13, the Sermon on the Mount, and especially the last week of Jesus in the gospels, and see. Q: Wonít you go to Heaven if you are simply a good person? A: Just as you and your roomie can set the rules in your own apartment, God can set the rules for His house. If a strange but friendly dog comes to my door, who is not housebroken and will go to the bathroom or throw up on my bed, he is not coming into my house. (And that goes for humans too.) Actually if you are a good person you would go to heaven, but just how good would you have to be? Godís standard for his perfect place is perfection, and according to Him, Romans 3 says that nobody measures up. Even worse, we are subject to the judgment for the sins we have already done. Well, actually one "man" is perfect enough. That is Jesus Christ. Though He did not have to, He chose to die in our place. If we accept His free gift, and if we are willing to submit our lives to Godís process of making us holy, perfect, and acceptable to Him (in other words, "housebroken for Heaven") Q: How do you know that your way is the right way? A: First of all, it is not "my" way, it is Jesusí way. Show me someone else who had over 200 prophecies and implications made about Him before He was born, and show me someone else who rose from the dead, and you can consider their way too. You know, some of the prophecies were incredibly detailed, such as the one in Daniel 9 about the time that the Messiah would die. Others are incredible, such as Him being called "God with us" or being born of a virgin (parthenos in Greek) in Isaiah. So if I make a list of all the people who were born in Bethlehem, died around 32-33 A.D., were claimed to be born of a virgin and claimed to be God, and I go through the list and see how many of them did miracles and rose from the dead, I only have one candidate. Who else has the credentials? Q: How can God be loving and allow all the stuff thatís going on in the world? A: While originally the world was good, do not forget that today we live in a fallen world. Nobody is good compared to Godís standard, but many times, bad things happen to people less deserving than others who appear to get away scot free. This would seem to make life unjust, that is if earthly life were all that there is. A former editor of Scientific American, an agnostic named Martin Gardiner, made a profound point in his book, The Whys of a Philosophical Scrivener. He said that if you believe in justice (and he did), then you have to believe in an afterlife. In other words, life is so unjust on this earth, that if everyone does get justice, there must be a time after death when justice is dealt out. Christians call this Judgment Day. Centuries before, Lactantius (c.303-325 A.D.) made almost the same point in The Divine Institutes book 6 ch.9 p.171-172. The world is far from an ideal place, but if it were ideal, what would it be like? Nothing bad would happen to anyone, and nobody would get sick or die. Though everyone would have the free will to do whatever they pleased, everyone would unanimously choose to love God and others. I believe in this ideal world, called Heaven. The pangs of earth tell us not to feel too comfortable here, but 1 Peter 1:6-9 reminds us that the sufferings of this life are nothing compared with the joys of the next for Godís people. Earth is not the best of all possible worlds, but it might be the best process to the best of all possible worlds: heaven. Q: Given that God has both great love and great wrath, how are we to understand the Hell and the Lake of Fire? A: We can think of punishment after death in terms of five complementary metaphors: a cosmic trash dump, a judgment, a quarantine, infinite growth, and a time warp of destruction. A chosen destiny: Look at Hell from the perspective of a wicked person: Imagine Hitler being in heaven, without ever repenting of what he did. Imagine millions being forced to live with a Holy God forever, against their will. Can you even imagine this? I canít. Rather, I think that if someone finally says they do not want to love, serve, and worship God forever, God reluctantly says "OK". God will build a separate universe just for them, and they can do whatever they want in that universe. This universe we call Hell. Of course God is the source of all love and goodness, and they will not experience those things there. They may have former friends with them in Hell, but without the love, they will not be their friends anymore. People are not all there is in that universe. Demons and others will be there with them. So a person in Hell did not directly choose the suffering of Hell, but they chose the path of rejecting God and led them to their destiny. A trash dump: One of the most common words Jesus used for "Hell" is Gehenna. Gehenna was actually the trash dump outside of Jerusalem. They would pile the refuse out there, and when it got high enough to stink, and there were enough rats and other creatures, they would burn it. Hell can be thought of as a cosmic trash dump of those who choose to be unfit to be with God in Heaven. A judgment: We should not practice cruelty to any creatures, but is cruelty to an ant is different than cruelty to a dog, or a human. In laws, murdering a citizen is different than assassinating a president or king. In other words, the severity of the sin is partially gauged by who or what you are sinning against. Then that would make sins against the most holy God is far, far greater seriousness than sins against others. A quarantine: In my house, I want to keep out what is filthy and causes disease. I have the right to refuse entry to those who would want to hurt my family. If I think I have that right, does not God have the same right for His house? Infinite growth: Imagine someone having a sin in this life, such as greed or lust. Imagine having the desire for that sin grow by 0.01% per year. Now imagine that the person has been in Hell for a million years, and has the certain knowledge that the sinful desire can never be satisfied. A time warp of destruction: The Bible gives hints that time with God in Heaven is not the same as we experience time on earth (Pet 3:8; Ps 90:4; Tt 1:22; possibly Rev 11:7). Time in the afterlife in general could be significantly different. The Bible speaks of the smoke of their torment and Lake of Fire as forever, but it also talks of "perishing" and "destruction". Given that God gave us eternal souls, and that He gave us the sobering ability to choose to be apart from Him forever, some evangelicals have seen perhaps a merciful mitigating of the infiniteness of sin. Destruction does not have to mean annihilation (which is against eternal punishment) but rather an asymmetric loss of consciousness or sanity. Some of these previous metaphors are not intended as Biblical definitions of how the Lake of Fire has to be, but rather, not unbiblical descriptions of what it might be like. Q: How can I believe in miracles? A: And people said the Wright brothers could never fly either. It was "absolutely certain" man could never supersede the natural law of gravity, and yet it happened. Scientists also asserted that the atom could never be split, and time was constant for everything too. We can be amused by the dogmatic mistakes of past scientists, never even guessing that future generations might be amused by the mistakes of our science. Furthermore, since the Creator made all the natural laws, how can you be so sure He cannot supersede the natural laws with more ease than even the Wright brothers? Imagine for a moment that you could observe and communicate with beings in a two-dimensional universe. You would tell them some "miraculous things" such as you could see their inside and outside at the same time. You could "see" around corners, and you could make things appear and disappear (just by moving them in or out of the plane). If they asked to see you, you could poke three fingers in their plane, and they could observe that you looked like three circles. I am certain they too would have people that would scientifically state you were impossible. So, can we really be so sure that our primitive knowledge knows all that is? If you have studied either chemistry or physics, then consider this. Given what we know of quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics in chemistry, if someone had no special powers except the power to make something happen that was already statistically possible, there are few miracles in the Bible that could not be done (besides predicting the future). Someone might say that if a miracle would convince them, it would have to be a really big miracle. How about the resurrection of the dead? See the next question for more on that. Q: Isnít the resurrection of Jesus is just a mythical story? A: No. Some people today believe in flying saucers; others believe men landing on the moon was a myth. Some people believe in astrology and tarot cards; others think our love, respect, and everything that gives us meaning in life is nothing more than chemical reactions coming from an random "accident". As weird as some beliefs are today, that is a symptom that there is something wrong here. What is wrong is that too few people ask the simple question: "whereís the evidence?". Even for things that cannot be verified by scientific experiment, such as history, we should still ask "whereís the evidence?" by looking at eyewitness accounts, and evidence you would submit in a court of law. So if you are asking to see "evidence" of the physical resurrection of Jesus, that is a fair thing to ask. We have four different lines of evidence. First we have the evidence of the gospel writers. We have the evidence of Paul, who saw Jesus in a vision, and knew of over 500 people who witnessed Jesus after His resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:5-7). However, many people are not aware of the non-Christian evidence for Christ. The Roman historian Suetonius (120 A.D.) wrote of a magician from Palestine named "Chrestus" who allegedly rose from the dead. The Palestinian historian Thales wrote of the darkness over the land at that time. The Roman historian Tacitus also mentions "Christus" who was killed under Pontius Pilate. There is a common letter, from a man named Mara bar-Serapion who wrote a letter to his son around 73 A.D. He encourages him to emulate wise men of history, such as Socrates, Pythagoras, and the wise king the Jews executed. Josephus was a Jewish historian who wrote about Jesus as well as James, his brother. The Jewish Talmuds also mention Jesus as a magician. Jesus is mentioned in The Babylonian Talmud, Tolídoth Yeshu, Barailu, The Amoa ĎUllaí, Yeb. IV 3, and Baraita. Lucian of Samosata, a second century satirist, wrote of Christ as crucified in Palestine. He also said Christ taught that all men were brothers and encouraged the abandonment of the Greek gods. Pliny the Younger, a governor of Bithynia, writing in 112 A.D. to the Emperor, asked how to treat Christians, and he briefly described their beliefs, including that Jesus was a God. Phlegon from Caria, writing in 137 A.D., also wrote of a great darkness over the land in 33 A.D.. (He did not mention Christ though.) A third line of witnesses is Christians who wrote about their faith. Clement of Rome, who wrote a letter to the Corinthians that we can date rather precisely at 96-98 A.D., speaks all about Christ and Paul. Ignatius, died by 116 A.D wrote many letters. Polycarp was another Christian martyr and disciple of Ignatius who died c.163 A.D. Papias, martyred around 156 A.D., Theophilus of Antioch, died either 181 or 188 A.D., Justin, martyred 165 A.D., Irenaeus, (182-188 A.D.), Clement of Alexandria (193-217/220 A.D.), Tertullian (198-220 A.D.), and Hippolytus, died 235/6 A.D., also wrote extensively about Christ. The Didache (or Teachings of the Holy Apostles) was an anonymous church manual, written c.60-120 A.D.. Tatian, A.D. was a Christian turned Encratite Gnostic who wrote a harmony of the gospels around 172 A.D. called the Diatessaron. If every single copy of the gospels were destroyed, we would still have all or parts of about 79% of verses in the gospels from just the Diatessaron. A fourth line of evidence is the Christian church itself. It is estimated that about 40,000 Christians were martyred prior to Christianity becoming the official religion of the Roman Empire. If all of the early Christians, including the apostles, not only died for what they knew was a lie, they boldly traveled throughout the known world proclaiming what they knew was a lie with such enthusiasm as to launch the worldís largest religion, then this "miracle" of skeptics is almost as great as the miracles in the Bible. With all the preceding evidence, there is just one more question. When people tell you that the resurrection of Jesus is just a myth, ask them: "where is your evidence?" Q: What are the miracles in the Bible? A: There are a great number of miracles: even not counting prophecies and God working through natural means. Here are the miracles (including divine appointments) just from Genesis through the Song of Solomon. Miracles that occurred in Genesis Creation of the heavens and the earth. Gen 1 Creation of the Garden of Eden. Gen 2 Noahís flood. Gen 7-8 The Tower of Babel and confusion of speech. Gen 11:7-9 Sending diseases on Pharaoh and his household because of Sarai. Gen 13:17 God appears to Abraham as three visitors. Gen 18 Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed. Gen 19:1-29 Birth of Isaac to Sarah, an elderly barren woman. Gen 21:1-2 God called Hagar to find a well. Gen 21:17-19 An angel called to Abraham and provided a ram in place of Isaac. Gen 22:12-13 Abrahamís servant immediately found a wife for Isaac (divine appointment). Gen 24:12-16 Miracles that occurred in Exodus Pharaohís daughter found baby Moses (divine appointment) Ex 2:5-6 Moses and the burning bush. Ex 3:2-6 Mosesí rod and leprous hand. Ex 4:2-7 Aaronís staff became a snake. Ex 7:8-10 The Egyptiansí staffs became snakes, but Aaronís staff ate them up. Ex 7:11-12 Plague of blood. Ex 7:19-22 Plague of frogs. Ex 8:6-7 Plague of gnats. Ex 8:17-18 Plague of flies. Ex 8:24 Plague of livestock dying. Ex 9:6-7 Plague of hail. Ex 9:23-25 Plague of locusts. Ex 10:12-15 Plague of darkness. Ex 10:22-23 The Passover. Ex 12:29-30 Cloud and the pillar of fire. Ex 13:21-22 Crossing the Red Sea. Ex 14:21-31 Water made sweet at Marah. Ex 15:25 Provision of quail and manna. Ex 16:13-15; Lev 11:4-9 Water from the rock at Massah. Ex 17:1-7; Num 20:11 Israelites defeated the Amalekites as long as Mosesí hands were held up. Ex 17:11 The Lord descended on Mt. Sinai, which looked aflame with fire. Ex 19:20 The people were struck with plague because the golden calf. Ex 32:35 Radiant face of Moses. Ex 34:29-30 Miracles that occurred in Leviticus Nadab and Abihu died for by having unauthorized fire before the Lord. Leviticus 10:1-2 Fire from the Lord Leviticus 11:1 Leviticus 11:4-9 already mentioned with Exodus 16:13-15 Miracles that occurred in Numbers Miriam temporarily had leprosy. Numbers 12:10-14 Numbers 20:11 already mentioned in Exodus 17:1-8 Balaamís donkey. Numbers 22:32-32 Plague against the Israelites. Numbers 25:8-9 Miracles that occurred in Deuteronomy Moses was strong and still had good eyesight right before he died at 120 years old. Deuteronomy 34:7 Miracles that occurred in Joshua Crossing the Jordan River. Joshua 3:15-17 Fall of the walls of Jericho. Joshua 6:20-21 Hailstones and the sun stands still while fighting the southern Canaanite kings. Joshua 10:11-14 Miracles that occurred in Judges Gideonís fleece. Judges 6:36-40 Samsonís barren mother and father saw an angel and had Samson. Judges 13:2-6 Samsonís strength. Judges 14:5-16:20 Miracle that occurred in Ruth Ruth chose Boazís field to work in (divine appointment). Ruth 2:3,19-20 Miracles that occurred in 1 Samuel Hannah was childless, but had Samuel. 1 Samuel 1:3,17 When the Philistines had the ark, their idol fell, and they were afflicted with tumors. 1 Samuel 5 God killed 70 men of Beth Shemesh who looked into the ark. 1 Samuel 6:19 Saul just happened to enter unknowingly the cave where David was hiding. (divine appointment) 1 Samuel 24:3-4 Miracles that occurred in 2 Samuel Uzzah was killed reaching out to steady the ark. 2 Samuel 6:6-7 The LORD sent a plague because David counted the fighting men. 2 Samuel 24:15-16 Miracles that occurred in 1 Kings The LORD appeared to Solomon twice. 1 Kings 3:5; 9:2 Drought prophesied by Elijah. 1 Kings 17:1-6 The jar of flour and the jug of oil that were never used up for the widow at Zarephath. 1 Kings 17:7-14 Elijah raised the dead boy of the widow of Zarephath. 1 Kings 17:17-18 Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel. 1 Kings 18:38 God supernaturally feeding Elijah afterwards. 1 Kings 19:1-9 The LORD appearing to Elijah. 1 Kings 19:9-13 Miracles that occurred in 2 Kings God sent fire to kill soldiers sent to capture Elijah 2 Kings 1:9-12 Elijah goes to heaven in a whirlwind. 2 Kings 2:11-12 The Jordan River parts for Elisha. 2 Kings 2:13-14 Elisha and healing the water. 2 Kings 2:19-22 A bear mauls 42 youths jeering Elisha. 2 Kings 2:23-25 The widowís oil. 2 Kings 4:1-7 Elisha raised the Shunnamiteís son from the dead. 2 Kings 4:8-37 Elisha removes poison from food in a pot. 2 Kings 4:38-41 Elisha feeds 100 men with 20 loaves of barley. 2 Kings 4:42-44 Elisha heals the Syrian Naaman of leprosy. Gehazi gets the leprosy. 2 Kings 5:1-27 An iron axehead floats. 2 Kings 6:1-7 Elisha traps Arameans. 2 Kings 6:8-20 Aramean army retreats after hearing chariots and horses. 2 Kings 7:5-8 185,000 Assyrians killed besieging Jerusalem. 2 Kings 19:35-36; 2 Chr 32:21; Isa 37:21-37 Miracles that occurred in 1 Chronicles Uzzah killed after touching the ark. 1 Chronicles 13:9-10 Sound of marching at the tops of the balsam trees. 1 Chronicles 14:15 Plague on Israel after the census. 1 Chronicles 21:14-15 Miracles that occurred in 2 Chronicles Moabites and Edomites fight each other instead of Israel. 2 Chronicles 20:22-23 King Uzziah becomes leprous after offering the priestís sacrifice. 2 Chronicles 26:20-21 See 2 Kings 19:35-36; 2 Chronicles 32:21; Isa 37:21-37 for the Assyrian army decimated. No miracles occurred in Ezra through Song of Solomon Miracles that occurred in Isaiah (Visions and future miracles are not included here.) See 2 Kings 19:35-36; 2 Chronicles 32:21; Isaiah 37:21-37 for the Assyrian army decimated. No miracles occurred in Jeremiah or Lamentations (Future miracles are not included here.) Miracles that occurred in Ezekiel (not done yet) (Visions and future miracles are not included here.) Ezekiel 24:15-18 Ezekielís beloved wife dies. Miracles that occurred in Daniel Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzarís dream Daniel 2:24-49. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego saved through the fiery furnace. Daniel 3:20-30 Nebuchadnezzar lives like an animal for a time. Daniel 4:31-34 The writing on the wall. Daniel 5 Daniel in the den of lions. Daniel 6:16-28 No miracles occurred in Hosea though Malachi Miracles that occurred in the gospels (not done yet) Miracles that occurred in Acts (not done yet) Jesus taken up to heaven. Acts 1:9-11 At Pentecost tongues of fire and speaking in different human languages. Acts 2:1-13 Peter and John heal a 40+ year old crippled beggar. Acts 3:1-10,22 The meeting place as shaken after believers prayed. Acts 4:31 Ananias and Sapphira killed for lying to God. Acts 5:1-11 The apostles heal many people. Acts 5:12-16 Apostles miraculously released from jail. Acts 5:17-21 Philip performs miracles in Samaria. Acts 8:4-8,12 Simon the sorcerer amazed people with his magic (whether fake or true it does not say.) Acts 8:8-11 Philip and the Ethiopian 8:26-40 The vision and blindness of Saul of Tarsus. Acts 9:1-12 Saulís sight is restored. Acts 9:17-18 Peter heals Aeneas the paralytic. Acts 9:32-35 Peter heals Tabitha (=Dorcas) Acts 9:36-43 Cornelius and those in his house speak in tongues (prior to being baptized) Acts 10:44-48 (not finished after here) No miracles occurred in Romans through Jude (Visions are not included here.) Miracles that occurred in Revelation (Future miracles are not included here. Johnís vision is not listed here.) Q: Isnít it ridiculous to expect anyone to follow absolute guidelines? A: Now we all recognize that some things are not absolutes, such as matters of taste, color, or style. However, call me old-fashioned if you wish, but I happen to think that serial murderers are at least socially challenged. Call me politically incorrect if you wish, but I think that Stalin starving millions of Ukrainians to death was absolutely less than kind. Call me a safety nut if you wish, but I sometimes think that jumping out of 21 story high windows can be unsafe to your health. Perhaps you disagree with all this, or else perhaps you hold to some absolutes too. Therefore, "my fellow absolutist", the question is not if absolutes exist, but rather what kinds of things are absolutes. There are physical absolutes: such as if you push your car off a bridge, its resale value just might possibly go down. There are emotional absolutes: if you tell your boyfriend he is the only one you will ever love, and yet the next day he sees kissing another man, you just might have to wait a long, long time before getting an engagement ring from him. So if these things just might possibly be close to absolutes, why would you doubt that there might be moral absolutes too? A friend of mine wrote a paper for a philosophy class about Kantís view that good is defined as "that which is done out of a sense of duty." He let me read the paper while he went to lunch. He told me just to put it on his bed and lock the door when I left. I did that and later joined him at lunch. He asked me what I thought of it, and I told him I disagreed. Hitlerís soldiers, who killed all those Jews as their duty, were not doing a good thing. Nobody who is ordered by a gang boss to commit a crime is doing a good thing. In fact I told him, I thought that was so wrong, that I felt it was my duty to tear up his paper into little pieces! Now wasnít that a good thing? - He then picked up a table knife and talked about his sense of duty. A Christian friend of mine was once in a philosophy class where the professor was teaching that everything was relative. In fact he said, when he turned his back on the class, the class did not exist. He turned his back to demonstrate. Just then another student threw a book and hit the professor in the back of the head. The professor turned around rapidly and barked, "who did that". The student said, "nobody did, because he do not exist!" Like a book with some mass, the absolutes of reality have a way of bonking us on the head when we ignore them. On a more grim note, some things can be both relative (like statistics) and absolutes. For example, some years ago a study done on a city on the Mexican border that found that 20% of the prostitutes had AIDs. Now letís say an immoral man tries to "protect himself" such that the risk of transmittal is 10%. If a boy stops for the rest of his life after 10 encounters, the chance that he is AIDs free is 81.7 %, that is, 1 - (1 - (.2)*(.1))^10. If a man stops after 50 encounters, then the chance that he is AIDs free is only 36%. Yes, there are even absolutes in the relatives. Q: Jesus was a partying dude and if He were here, wouldnít He party with us? A: Jesus went to weddings and many dinner parties. He never got drink, never lost His head by getting stoned, and never dishonored His body. Now there are rotten parties and fun parties. One way to tell which is which by how the people feel the day after, or as one Christian put it, "you can bow and worship God, or you can bow and worship the commode [toilet]." We Christians do like parties actually, and we would like to invite you to come: every Sunday morning. Of course it is not a mere party, but rather both a joyous and awe-inspiring worship of the Living God. Q: What if Iíve always been a Christian? A: Well perhaps you are, but of course everyone who feels like wearing that label is not necessarily one in Godís eyes. To be a Christian means to follow Christ. It means to acknowledge that God is our Creator, loves us, and will judge mankind on judgment day. It means to repent of our sins; not only sinful acts, but the good things we should have done and failed to do, as well as our words and thoughts. It means to acknowledge that we ourselves can never be good enough to merit going to Godís perfect Heaven. Rather, we simply accept the freely given grace of eternal life, given through Jesus Christ dying on the cross for our sins and bodily rising from the dead. It means to trust our lives over to God. Instead of trying to get to heaven through our own good works, to accept Jesus as the Lord and Savior of our lives, and live to please Him. If you have already given your life over to Christ, that is great. I would like to learn about your experience. If you have not, no time is better than the present. I would like to share with you what I have learned, and be here to try to answer any questions or doubts you have before you come to Christ. Q: What if I used to be a Christian? A: If so, that sounds sad. It is hard for me to imagine what it would be like to feel so loved by the most powerful, yet loving being in the universe, to be so greatly valued by Him, and then cast yourself away from that love. It must feel ten times worse than a girl (or guy) you really like who breaks up with you because one time you were acting cold and uncaring. What would it be like to have such a great purpose in life, as to help other people live forever in joy, and then to come to a place where your life and goals are just meaningless combinations of chemicals that nobody would care about in the coming centuries. I would like to hear your story. Q: Is drinking alcohol OK, since even Jesus turned the water into wine? A: Jesus did turn water to wine, but it never said anyone got drunk on the wine. Drinking in moderation is permitted, but we are commanded not to get drunk. One time a heavy drinker I knew went to a Bible study, and he opened the Bible for the first time in a long time. The very first verse he turned to was Ephesians 5:18, which says: "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit." (NIV). He later told me he thought the Bible study was "spooky". Q: Since some Christians I know party with me, whatís the difference? A: Of course, just claiming to be a Christian, or just going to church, does not make you a Christian anymore than walking across a football field makes you a football star. An obedient Christian would not do things against Godís commands, such as getting drunk. As a Christian, I used to "party hearty" with non-Christians too. I drank (but no alcohol, only soft drinks), I never used drugs or did anything else dishonoring God. Like anybody else, I wanted to get to know people and see old friends. However, I gradually stopped going, basically because I got bored. When people drink so much that they will not remember a word you say the next day anyway, what is the point? Q: I think religion is personal, so why not just worship God in my own way? A: Yes, our relationship with God is supposed to be personal. Christ was very personal to the apostle Paul. - so personal, that Paul risked his life, traveling throughout the Mediterranean world, to tell everyone he could about having a personal relationship with God! There is also evidence that the apostle Andrew went to modern-day Russia, Matthew went to Ethiopia, and the apostle Thomas probably went as far as India. However, instead of worshipping God in your own way (like Cain tried to do), why not try to worship God in His way. After all, the worship is for Him and not yourself, right? Q: I'm not really that wicked compared with that murderer inside a prison cell. A: Maybe not, but we all still fall short of what is required to go to heaven. Even though some, like King Herod, had greater sin than others like Pontius Pilate (John 19:11), that does not provide you much comfort if you are separated from God for all eternity. The ultimate question is: do you want to spend all eternity with God, praising and serving Him, in ways we cannot even imagine? If not, then God says the final "OK". He will make another universe, where you and others with similar sentiments can do your own thing. Of course God is the source of all love and goodness, so that other place, a wild preserve if you will, is going to be pretty awful without God. That place is called Hell. Jesus often called it Gehenna, which was also the name of the trash dump outside of Jerusalem. Of all that you could have been, of all the love and goodness you could have experienced, is now trashed. And you will have no one to blame, except yourself. Q: The Bible is just for priests and ministers because no one can really understand it except them. A: I can relate to those feelings. We should be in awe of Godís Holy Scripture; it is amazing that the super-intelligent, all-knowing God would choose to reveal His words to all of us poor, dense, forgetful people. Perhaps demons would be laughing at our intelligence, or rather lack thereof, except that by Godís Word, through Godís power, we have authority over them. But, even though theologians spend lifetimes mining the richness of the Bible, we should not be too afraid of Godís Holy book to read it, and equally important, obey it. The message of salvation is simple enough that even small children can learn enough of this book to know the way of salvation. But even though it is simple, it still gives a lifetime of challenge to follow. While good books have been written to teach who do not know anything about the Bible how to study it, let me give you a few brief pointers. If you want help (and I am sure you do), pray before you study Godís Word, asking for Godís guidance. Remember, God does not require us to know everything about what He has not revealed, but God has given us both the privilege and responsibility of knowing what He has revealed. He wants you to learn it even more than you want to learn! When studying the Bible, practice Observation: See not just what the verses are saying, but also the verses before and after, and any parallel passages. Interpretation: Comparing with the rest of the Bible, interpret the meaning God intended for those verses. Application: So what? Determine what you can learn from this that will (or should) make a difference in your life. Get in a good Bible fellowship. One reason we need to get together with other believers is so that we can help each other Get some good Bible resources from other Christians. Study Bibles and good Bible study booklets abound, and commentaries are helpful. A concordance will help you find other passages with the same thought or word. There are good (as well as bad) internet resources too. One that specifically answers over 8,667 questions on the Bible is www.BibleQuery.org. www.MeeknessAndtTruth.org also has lots of helpful materials for defending the faith, and www.leaderu.org has many articles on Christianity and other topics. www.watchman.org has materials showing what is wrong with false religions, such as Jehovahís Witnesses and Mormons. Q: Why donít you believe all the prophets (including Mohammed)? A: An Ahmaddiya could ask a Muslim the same question: why donít Muslims believe their prophet, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. But Bahaíis can ask Ahmaddiyas the same question: why donít they believe their prophets, the Bab and the Bahaíullah. Even Muslims would agree that we are not to believe Musailama al-Kadhdhab, and Anasi of Sanía, because we can all agree we are not supposed to believe all the prophets when some are false prophets. So we do not believe Mohammed, because Mohammed is a false prophet. Of course a Jewish person could ask why both Christians follow Jesus, because the Jewish Talmud taught that Jesus was a false prophet. Going back even farther, Pharaoh of Egypt did not at first see that Moses was a true prophet. So, given that we are to believe every prophet of God, and disbeliever every false prophet, how do you tell the true from the false prophets? On this crucial issue God gives us two tests. In Deuteronomy 18:20-21, if they advocate worshipping other gods, or prophesy things that God did not command. 1 John 4:1-3 also adds that if they deny that Jesus came in the flesh, and Jeremiah 6:13 shows false prophets who spoke their own words as Godís words. The Old Testament, which we have copies of from the time of Jesus and before in the Dead Sea Scrolls, teaches very clearly that God is a Father, and believers are His sons, not in a sexual sense, but by being adopted into His family, being born again as a new creation. Mohammed and the Qurían explicitly reject this. Mohammed, as a prophet, and the Qurían as allegedly Godís Holy book, are saying false things about the true God. Q: Since Protestantism came here only by 19th century it is impossible to say that our great, great grandparents in the 16th century were thrown in hell. A: Agreed. While some Catholics can be genuine Christians too, why go back only as far as Protestantism? Many non-Jewish people died before Christ was even born. While the Bible does not tell us everything about them, it does tell us about God. God is righteous and just (Rom 3:4-5), and God does not count sin where there is no law (Rom 4:15; 5:13). However, that does not let people off the hook, for even stone age natives have an imperfect copy of Godís law in their conscience (Rom 2:14-15). And we have all broken that. But just as God was able to save, Noah, Abraham, Job, and others through Christ, even though they had never heard the name of Christ, God is able to save all who call upon Him, regardless of what they know. Q: I don't have time for small group because I am very busy with my work and family. A: The key thing is not joining a particular group or not, but do you have faith in God? Specifically, do you have faith that God wants you to have a healthy, balanced life, which includes family and work as well as closeness to Him? Do you have faith that God will provide you with all the time you need to do what you should be doing, even though that might not be enough time to do all the extra things you want to do that God never intended for you to work yourself to death doing? All Christians will stand before the judgment seat of Christ (also called the bema seat judgment), and give an account and have their works tested (1 Cor 3:11-15). So you can set your temporary earthly priorities how you want, but do so knowing that you will have to give an account of how you set them. If you should be doing something, then do it. Q: Trinity and Oneness belief looks the same with me. Its just all semantics. After all they believed Jesus is God. A: Mormons, New Agers, and even an occasional Buddhist all believe that Jesus is God too; you have to believe in the right God. Rather than saying one specific doctrine is essential, to the exclusion of others, it is important to submit and believe everything God has revealed about Himself. It is a horrible lie to say that the Father died on the cross. At Jesusí baptism the Father spoke, and the spirit descended in the form of a dove. Was Jesus a ventriloquist who deceived people with a magic act, or are there three distinct beings? Hebrews 5:8 says that the Son learned obedience. Ask a Oneness person, exactly whom was the Son obedient to? Or as one Oneness preacher said on the radio, "I would refuse to worship a God who would send "His Boy" to die instead of Himself." Q: You really cannot say your belief is right while the others are wrong. A: In one way you are correct. I cannot say that my views and opinions are right, But Jesus can, and I would just like to share with people what He said. I had an elementary school teacher whom I hope you do not find too dogmatic; she insisted that 2 + 2 = 4. I never thought to tell her "thatís true for you, but not true for me." If you needed open heart surgery, would you want to go to a physician who said, many people have successfully performed this surgery in the same way, but hey, I am feeling really creative today. I want to try things differently. No, you hope the surgeon not only knows the right way, but is dogmatic about following what is right and using great skill in doing what is best for the patient. The truth is, I needed open heart surgery. In fact, we all need open heart surgery; to replace our heart of uncaring selfishness, with a new heart, from God, filled with supernatural love. We need not just any physician, but the best physician around. We need Jesus to come into our heart. Q: I really do not have time for this Bible right now. A: A Christian, Charles E. Hummel, wrote a good booklet on this, called the Tyranny of the Urgent, where he concluded: "The tyranny of the urgent is the enemy of the important." We allow ourselves to be swamped with so many little tasks that have deadlines that we fail in doing what is of highest importance, just because it does not have a deadline (at least not that we have knowledge of). Just how long is your life on earth going to be, compared to eternity? You should not fail to consider the most important things, and what is more important than God and your eternal destiny. If you genuinely do not have enough time for God, then pray to God; asking Him to cut out of your life all the things that keep you from drawing closer to Him. Q: The Bible is just written by men like us and so is subject to error. A: Could God Almighty write a perfect word with an imperfect pen? Ė of course He could. He is Almighty. While neither Peter, Paul, nor any other apostle claimed to be perfectly sinless, we have to decide if we will trust Christís apostles or not. If we trust them, here is what they said about Scripture. "For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty." (2 Peter 1:16 uNASB) "But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of oneís own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God." 2 Peter 1:21 uNASB) "All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17 uNASB) "...just as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given him, wrote to you. As also in all his letters, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to understand, which the untaught and unstable distort, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction." (2 Peter 3:15b-16 uNASB) Finally Jesus told Satan, "It is written, Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God." Mt 4:4. In the other temptations, Jesus answered Satan with Scripture. It was good enough for Jesus; hopefully you will think it is good enough for you. Q: I don't think 1 billion Roman Catholics are going to hell just because they differ with your belief. A: Neither do I. But I have to tell you, there will not be any Catholics in heaven. There will not be any Protestants in heaven either, and I say that as a Protestant. The only people in heaven will be children of God, who love and obey Him. I think some Catholics are genuine Christians. I also think some Catholics and Protestants are not. I am not here to get to you join mine, or any other organization, I am here to invite you to a relationship with God. However, if your religion, whether Catholic, Protestant, or other, leads you to stop paying attention to Godís Word and follow something else instead, then your religion is an idol that stands in the way of a genuine relationship with God. Q: Religion is also important because James mentioned it in his letter. (1:26-27) A: Religion can be important, but as Elijah would tell you in 1 Kings 18:27, religion is not always good. It depends on the religion. For some, religion is an idol that stands in the way of God. When someone wants to murder someone, or do other things that grieve Godís heart, in the name of religion, that religion is toxic. Paul said the sacrifices of pagans are made to demons in 1 Corinthians 10:20. For others, religion, even "Christian religion", is a sedative that does nothing. Being religious cannot save anyone, only God saves people. But that being said, James teaches us that religion CAN be very good, and we should all have this kind of religion. Religion that is good externally does acts of love toward others (i.e. visiting orphans and widows in their affliction), and internally has a disciplined obedience to God (keeping oneself unstained from the world). Q: Jesus cannot be God and man at the same time. A: Why not? If God really is Almighty, who are we to tell God what He cannot do? A man cannot become God, but God Almighty is not too weak to be capable of appearing as a man. If someone thinks that God cannot reveal Himself "in person" then that personís God is too small, and is not the real God. So we can only follow what God has revealed to us about what He has done. A mere man should not accept worship (Matthew 28:9,17; Luke 24:52), and cannot forgive sins that only God can forgive (Mt 9:2-6; Mk 2:5-12; Lk 5:20-23; 7:48-50). Jesus did though, because He was not merely a man, but God also. Q: The Trinity is of pagan origin and is a teaching of the Roman Catholic Church. A: That is a oft-repeated myth propagated by atheists. No historian would say that and be considered competent. Theophilus of Antioch (168-181/188 A.D.) used the term Trinity before there was a Roman Catholic Church. Tertullian (198-220 A.D.) wrote an entire work on the Trinity, and though he lived in Rome he was a Montanist, separate from Roman bishop. Likewise Novatian (250-254/257) wrote A Treatise Concerning the Trinity and he started his own denomination. In addition, we have 12 other Christian writers, prior to 325 A.D., who used the word Trinity. Prior to this, Ignatius of Antioch wrote extensively that Jesus is God, and he was a disciple of John the Apostle. Of course, in the Bible John 1:1 says that The Word [Jesus] was with God and was God. The apostle Thomas called Jesus "my Lord and my God" in John 20:28, the blind man worshipped Jesus in John 9:38, and the disciples worshipped Jesus in Matthew 14:33. Wise man worshipped Jesus in Matthew 2:11, and wise men worship Him today too. Q: There are many rules to follow when you become a born-again Christian. A: Yes, but there are many rules to follow when being married too: be considerate of your spouse, donít beat your spouse, donít fool around with others, etc. But when two engaged people are in love, thinking of marriage as just a bunch of rules is probably the farthest thing from their mind. They are thinking of their permanent relationship. Yes, God gives us commands, not just optional suggestions, and we are to obey our Lord. But this is not Christianity, just an outward expression of Christianity. Christianity is a relationship between me, with all my imperfections, and all-holy, loving God, who loves me even more than I love myself; who loves me even more than I can imagine. Obeying the rules is much easier, once we finally figure out that the rules are for our benefit and safety, and that Godís way is the best way. Q: If your pastor beats my minister in a religious showdown of debate then me and my family will transfer to your church. A: The issue is not argument, as lawyers argue, but truth, as scientists or researchers might discuss. There was a British politician, a brilliant debater, who did not believe in God named William Wilberforce. A personal friend of his, on a long train ride, shared the truth of the gospel, and Wilberforce demolished him in debate. The Christian finally told him just to be quiet and listen to the truth. Anyway, some time afterwards Wilberforce became a Christian and was a leading cause of abolishing slavery in all British possessions. Make sure the motive is learning the truth, not just winning an argument. Q: How can you just ignore Jesus' mother. A: We donít. We honor and respect Jesusí mother, but it is blasphemy to place her at the same level as Jesus. Paul is fearful that some will fall away and be devoted to others besides Christ in 2 Corinthians 11:2-3. But the Catholic church has called her the name of an evil idol: the Queen of Heaven, in Jeremiah 44:17, "co-redeemer" (redemptrix) and "co-mediator" (mediatrix), that are engaging in idolatry when Jesus is our only mediator according to 1 Timothy 2:5-6. Q: The Protestant Bible is different from the Roman Catholic Bible therefore the former is incomplete. A: That does not follow, because it could be that the Roman Catholic Bible has additions. While all Christian Bibles are the same on the New Testament, on the Old Testament there are not two views (Protestant and Catholic) but rather at least five: 1. "Basic" 39 books of the Old Testament agreed to by Jews and all Christians. 2. Catholic Council of Trent has this plus 8 books plus 4 additions to Daniel and Esther. 3. The Slavonic Orthodox Apocrypha is the same as the Catholic except also 2 Esdras, 3 Esdras, 3 Maccabees, and parts of two other books (Prayer of Manasses and Psalm 151) 4. The Greek Orthodox Apocrypha is the same as the Slavonic Orthodox except that is also has 4 Maccabees. 5. The Historic Coptic Apocrypha has 1, 2, 3 Maccabees, Baruch, Ecclesiasticus (Sirach), Judith, Tobit, Wisdom of Solomon, and additions to Daniel and Esther. However, under Cyril V (1874-1927) the Coptic Church rejected these. The early church had a variety of opinions, with many of the non-Hebrew speaking writers accepting the apocrypha. Jerome, who translated the apocrypha in the Vulgate accepted the apocrypha as scripture early in his life, but after he learned Hebrew he rejected them as Bible canon. Now knowledgeable Catholics will even agree with Protestants that the apocrypha has provable historical errors, especially the Book of Judith. Doctrinally, the Prayer of Manasses also teaches that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob never sinned against God. As Charles Ryrie said, if you in a meat processing meat, and some fell in the mud on the ground, even though it is still mostly good meat, would you want people to eat it? So we do not need to follow problematic books. Ė of course not. Q: Faith and good works must go together for a person to go to heaven. A: Yes they go together, but not in the way you might think. People often confuse what earns our salvation, what gets us saved, and what displays that we are saved. Earns salvation: Neither faith nor works merit salvation; we can never do enough of either to erase the sins we did. It is Christ and His sacrifice that earned our salvation, not anything we did or believed. Gets us salvation: To be saved we must combine the gospel message we heard with faith (Hebrews 4:3). We are saved by grace through faith, not of works (Ephesians 2:8-9). Displays salvation: But a faith that does not desire to show forth works is not a saving faith. Even demons "believe" and shudder. Faith without works is dead. (James 2:14-26). Q: We cannot know for sure we are going to heaven. A: The apostle John says otherwise in 1 John 5:13. You would have a valid point Ė but only if going to heaven depended on our own merits. We would never know if we worked hard enough. Actually the Bible says that none of us worked hard enough, and if we have ever sinned, then the broad door to heaven is forever closed to us. But even when we had no hope of our own, God gave us hope, by sending a narrow door through which we can get to heaven. This door is Jesus (John 10:7), and by giving up our own ambitions, and turning our lives over to Him, He gives us forgiveness through His shed blood on the cross, and carries us through to eternal life. It is a gift of grace, not of our works (Ephesians 2:8-9). We simply have to accept it by faith. Now faith is not something to take for granted; Paul commands us to "test ourselves" that we are in the faith in 2 Corinthians 13:5-6. This assumes that we are able to test. 1 John 5:12-13 says that we can "know" that we have eternal life. Likewise John 5:19 says that we can "know that we are of God". Q: My parents don't want me to go to church but the Bible says, "Obey God rather than men." (Acts 5:29) A: It is important to obey those in authority, whether it be parents, government officials, teachers, etc., but we are to obey God as our highest authority. We are to obey and honor our parents (Ephesians 6:1-3), so I would still go to church, if possible, but make it clear to your parents that you respect them, and will obey them in everything that does not contradict what God says. If your grandparents were to have told your parents not to pay taxes or pay their debts, would your parents have obeyed? Likewise, you have to pay the honor you owe God for what He has done in creating and saving you. Q: Its okay for me to practice my belief alone and not attend church. A: There are at least two kinds of faith "self-directed faith", a faith on your own terms, where the ultimate source and authority of faith is yourself, and "obedient faith" on Godís terms. If God were to command us to meet together, then people of faith would have to decide which kind of faith they would put their trust in. Hebrews 10:25 commands us not to forsake assembling together. But it is up to us whether to have an obedient faith or not. Sometimes a Christian might not be too enthusiastic about meeting with other Christians because the Christians they would meet with have flaws, or they had a bad past experience. No Christian is perfect, and we need each other, to encourage, correct, and on occasion rebuke each other, in love. It is great if you obey God enthusiastically, but when we are not enthusiastic, we are still called to obey God. Q: What is right for you may not be right for others. A: What I feel is right does not matter much, because I might be mistaken, even about what is right for me. The Communists felt that killing non-Communists was right for them. Radical Islamic terrorists feel that suicide bombings are right for them, some drug addicts may feel that taking opium is right for them, and Jains feel that starving themselves to death is right for them. No, what matters is what God says is right. We can choose to follow or reject what God tells is right, but pretending we do not know the truth God has revealed to us is not an option He gave us. For more info please contact Christian Debater™ P.O. Box 144441 Austin, TX 78714. www.BibleQuery.org
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Amy Racecar originally formed in Napier in the year of our lord, 2001. Over 5 years and 20 band members later, they have released three EPs, two albums, played a few shows and conducted many rituals involving the black arts. Describing their musical output as 'pop music with other bits', Amy Racecar have never been shy of embracing or destroying any musical genre that has come to hand. "Acerbic modern rock seen on current stages as well as unparalleled oddities." - Real Groove Magazine "The peculiar beast that is Amy Racecar is sure to root the listener to the spot, whether it is from the ecstasy of musical carnage or horror at the toppling of pop idols." - Rip It Up "Perfect music for that slumber party with 50 year old men having pillow fights!" - muzic.net.nz. Matt Emery (vocals, keyboard) There are currently no comments for this artist.
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We understand that you want the best for your child’s oral health—and so do we. When you choose us as your child’s dentist, you can rest easy knowing they’ll be receiving the most advanced and up to date care possible. We’ll always do our best to make your child feel welcome, comfortable and heard, including you in their care every step of the way. Here’s more about what you can expect when it comes to children’s dental services in our practice. Your Child’s First Visit Typically, a child should visit the dentist before or around their first birthday to ensure that everything in their mouth is looking as it should, i.e. their baby teeth and gums. We’ll be able to assess any changes that should be made in regards to their oral health care and screen for any concerns you might have. We’ll happily provide hygiene tips as well as diet choices that can impact their oral health. When your child is older, we’ll begin taking x-rays to monitor their development. As they progress in age, we will be on the lookout for tooth alignment, proper tongue positioning, biting patterns and even swallowing habits, cavities and mouth breathing. At the first sign of any issue, we’ll always discuss it with the parents straightaway. General Checkup Visits Just like adults, we recommend children visit us for regular care appointments every six months. During that time, our team will provide teeth cleaning, polish and scale, a preventative fluoride treatment, oral hygiene instruction, nutritional counseling, and sealants to help prevent cavities if we believe that’s a good option for your child. Frequently Asked Questions What kind of fillings are used on children? We’re proud to use advanced white resin fillings for our patients. This type of filling matches the natural aesthetic of the tooth and is long lasting. What kind of toothpaste should my child use? Children under the age of 12 should always use a toothpaste specifically for children instead of an adult toothpaste. You can let them pick out their toothpaste at the supermarket to help them play an active role in their oral health! How do I know if my child is getting enough fluoride? One of the most important sources of fluoride is toothpaste, so you can examine your child’s tube to see if it contains added fluoride. Tap water also may contain fluoride, so encouraging your child to drink the recommended daily amount of water can benefit their teeth as well. What should I do if my child is nervous about visiting the dentist? If your child is nervous about visiting us, we’ll always do our best to make them comfortable. We’ll explain everything we’re doing and let them know that proper oral health care will help them grow big and strong.
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10% discount from 2 pieces Our quantity discount starts already from 2 pieces, from 10 pieces even 20%. Delivery ready for installation The film plot is delivered on carrier film and weeded. On request we deliver within a few days Germany-wide! The photo wallpaper - perfect for a creative wall design Photo wallpapers are currently experiencing a grandiose comeback. The wallpaper in large format impresses with fascinating motives of all kinds. In addition, there is the possibility to have your own motifs printed on the wallpaper. If you want to design your own photo wallpaper you are at the right address at myfolie.com. We offer photo wallpapers in your desired dimensions and with your own motives. A short explanation: Choose wallpaper type and size, upload file with motif, order! We produce fast and carefully, the delivery arrives punctually and reliably. You only have to attach the desired wallpaper yourself! Conventional or self-designed - these differences are important The choice of motifs in retail is huge, ranging from nature and animal motifs to city views. Creative, imaginative or abstract motifs are also available. However, the dimensions are often fixed to certain standard sizes. If you are looking for an individual wallpaper with your special desired dimensions, you can design your own photo wallpaper with us. Your ideas will be shown to their best advantage. The measurements are individually matched to the dimensions of the wall. Whether portrait or landscape format, extra large formats or the combination of several sizes for an extraordinary interior design, everything is possible. So you can set accents in your living rooms or attract attention in your company with an exclusive photo wallpaper. The photo wallpaper can be made of different materials. Very popular are for example wallpapers made of strong, tearproof paper or washable non-woven wallpapers. When printing, we pay attention to a careful production, the colors remain permanently expressive and bright. The UV protection ensures that the colours do not fade even in long-term sunlight. With modern printing techniques, not only large-format motifs can be printed excellently, but also fine lettering. Let us surprise you: The results are great if you want to design your own photo wallpaper! With the photo wallpaper the wall becomes an eye-catcher! With the self-design of the photo wallpaper you have countless possibilities. The successful snapshot of your children at play can become just as much a creative wallpaper as your favourite motif from your last holiday. Photos from a professional photographer are of course also suitable. In the living room the motive wallpaper makes itself excellent, for example on the wall behind the sofa. Matched to the room colours and your personal furnishing style, you choose your desired motif and order the wallpaper in the appropriate sizes. Your own motif is always a source of fond memories! If you love a puristic style, you can also choose a wallpaper print in black and white. Just as effective: sepia tones fit into a nostalgic environment and emphasize the vintage look in your home. In the children's room and bedroom as well as in the kitchen, the wallpapers are also a sophisticated eye-catcher. Choose the motifs to match the room and the intended use, and you will create a great wall decoration! In a business environment, the furnishing of business premises can have an amazing effect. The photo wallpaper makes itself outstanding in the reception area of law firms and practices. The lounge for your employees can be easily embellished with the matching wallpaper in large format. Directly at the workplace a pleasant and stimulating atmosphere is created with a carefully selected wallpaper. If you want to design it yourself with a photo, you have the best conditions with your own motifs and individual dimensions: The wallpaper always fits exactly into the respective environment! Design and order photo wallpaper yourself - that's how it works! On our website we guide you step by step safely through the ordering process. You choose the wallpaper type and size. We deliver standard sizes and special sizes. Then you upload the appropriate file with your desired motif. Different file formats are possible. If possible, make sure that the resolution is high so that the motif can be printed perfectly. We will be happy to advise you if you have any questions about the ordering process and uploading. We convert the file into a printable file and calculate the exact printing data. The result shows a top photo quality that is worth seeing. As soon as the order is completed, we start production. The wallpaper will arrive at your home professionally packed after a few days. Already during the order you will be informed about the expected delivery date. The wallpaper is cut exactly in strips, so that a problem-free wallpapering is guaranteed. When attaching, we recommend a high-quality wallpaper paste. Convince yourself now of the excellent quality of our photo wallpaper with your favorite motives! Design them according to your wishes and ideas and enjoy the fantastic room effect of an extraordinary and unique wall design! Frequently asked questions about photo wallpapers Does the photo wallpaper adhere to any surface? Our photo wallpapers adhere to smooth and dust-free surfaces. You should clean the surface and the corresponding areas thoroughly from dirt and dust. So you avoid unattractive inclusions under the wallpaper after sticking. The best thing is to check beforehand which surfaces are available for the photo wallpaper. How do I stick a photo wallpaper correctly? Recommended is a 'away from the light' attachment. This application can be done in two different techniques. Gluing on butt joint and gluing with double seam cut. A gluing on butt joint can only be done with cleanly cut prints. For double seam cut gluing, the white edges must be cut off down to the motif in a dry state. Then align the strips on the wall in the area of overlap and press them on bubble-free with a rubber roller or wallpaper spatula. In order to get a clean night-time image, a double seam cut should be made, the wallpaper and adhesive residues removed and slightly reworked with a seam roller. Press any excess wallpaper into the corners with a plastic spatula and trim with a cutter knife. Remove paste stains on the surface immediately with a soft, slightly damp cloth. What do I have to consider before gluing? The substrate for gluing photo wallpaper must be dry, clean and smooth. Old wallpaper and non-adhesive paints must be completely removed before. If your surface is rough and uneven, you must smooth it with a gypsum-based filler. Smooth gypsum plasters must be pre-glued with a diluted paste. Highly absorbent surfaces on the other hand must be primed with a solvent-free primer. If you use the wall gluing technique, you must ensure that an even absorbency is guaranteed. What is a wall bonding technique? In a wall bonding technique, an adhesive is applied to the wall and then the dry webs are placed on the adhesive bed. Which files can I use for a photo wallpaper? The better the quality of the source file for the photo wallpaper is, the more beautiful and high-quality the photo wallpaper itself will be in the end. Therefore, it is worthwhile here to create high-resolution graphics, motifs and fonts to achieve a particularly good end result. For which purposes is a photo wallpaper still suitable? In addition to use in your own home, photo wallpapers are also suitable for other dry, load-bearing, even, absorbent, clean, smooth and flat surfaces. Examples of applications of a photo wallpaper: - Interior wall design and decoration - Exhibition and shop fitting - Decoration at events - As a photo wall in the team room - Sauna and wellness area Do you have any questions? Our service team is looking forward to your message. We look forward to your order and wish you a lot of fun with our photo wallpaper. You can find a lot of information and hints about photo wallpaper in our blog Delivered ready for assembly You can apply the foil immediately without further ado Express & EU-wide shipping You can decide for yourself how fast we ship your foil to all of Europe We produce your order in our own production plant Your individual Design Customize the color, size and design of your foil
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My Guide Website? The Amsterdam Expo center houses travelling exhibitions that change a few times a year and range from an exhibit on The Titanic to an exhibit on Pixar Animation Studios to Body Worlds and the Story of the Heart. These popular exhibits are known to be engaging and educational. The exposition center boasts nearly 3,000 m2 of exhibition space and also the Expo Shop, Expo Café, and other on-site services. Amsterdam EXPO is conveniently close to Amsterdam Zuid train station, metro and tram lines, and multiple lodging options.
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The average American couple pulls out all the stops for their dream wedding. In fact, the average wedding cost in the United States hovers around a whopping $28,000 to $33,000. This includes the almost ceremonial splurging on high-quality, professionally-shot wedding photos, which alone can cost between $2,000 and $3,000. These figures clearly illustrate that when it comes to crafting a beautiful wedding day, most couples are willing to spare no expense. Yet, when faced with the prospect of investing in couples therapy or marriage counseling — a measure that can ensure the health and longevity of the relationship — the same couples often balk at the idea, viewing it as an unnecessary luxury. Why this stark difference in attitudes? Aesthetics Over Substance There’s a curious trend that seems to pervade our collective approach to marriage: we’re often more concerned with how things appear on the outside, rather than how they function on the inside. Many couples are all too willing to invest thousands into one-time items like an engagement ring (which can cost an average of $5,500), a wedding dress (ranging between $1,000 to $2,000), or a grand reception. It’s all about creating a day that is outwardly perfect, even though these are just fleeting moments in the grand journey of marriage. Yet, when it comes to ensuring the long-term health and happiness of the relationship — the internal workings of the marriage — many are reluctant to spend on something as vital as couples therapy. This therapy often involves working on important elements like improving communication, managing conflict, and fostering emotional intimacy — all of which contribute to a solid marital foundation. But more often than not, the value of these aspects is underestimated, if not outright ignored. While the thrill and excitement of a wedding day — with its celebration, joy, and creation of lasting memories — are indeed important, we must ask ourselves: what about the joy of a lifetime spent together in harmony? What about the peace that comes from a relationship free from resentment? What about the bliss of being truly understood by your partner, and understanding them in return? These are the gifts that couples therapy offers. But are they being appreciated as they should? Or are we prioritizing the aesthetics of marriage — the superficial, fleeting aspects — over the true substance of it? If so, it seems we may have our priorities backward. The Ripple Effect of Couples Therapy It’s important to remember that a marriage extends beyond the couple. It influences the family that they create and nurture together. Research suggests that children from high-conflict families are more likely to experience emotional problems than those from low-conflict families. Couples who participate in regular therapy not only benefit themselves but also foster a healthier environment for their children. In a sense, investing in couples therapy is an investment in your children’s emotional well-being, as well as your own. The Bitter Pill of Couples Therapy No doubt, couples therapy is a significant investment, but it’s an investment in your future, your emotional health, and your family’s happiness. The initial financial cost may be a hard pill to swallow, but compared to the cost of not investing — the potential of broken homes, emotional turmoil, even the harsh financial reality of divorce — it is a small price to pay. The True Price of Love As we move forward, we must start prioritizing the health of our relationships over the allure of a single day’s extravagance. After all, when all is said and done, it’s not about the cake, the dress, or the photos. It’s about the love, understanding, and mutual respect that you share with your partner. And that, in my professional and personal opinion, is truly priceless. Remember, a healthy, happy marriage is the most beautiful picture you can ever hope to capture. Request a free consultation with Kairos to learn more about how we can help you achieve a healthy marriage, from the inside-out.
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CARLSBAD, CA, August 15, 2011 – The Carol Cole Company, the experts that brought us NuFACE, the innovative FDA cleared at-home facial toning device receives acknowledgement as “The Best Anti-Aging At-Home Device” of New Beauty’s Magazine 2010 1st Annual Beauty Choice Awards. “After creating a solution to discerning client’s needs NuFACE is thrilled to be recognized in the 1st Annual Beauty Choice Awards. New Beauty is such a prominent leader in the industry; to be given an award by them is a great honor. Thank you to industry experts, New Beauty avid readers and the amazing staff for this award,” says Carol Cole. Winners in New Beauty’s 1st Annual Beauty Choice Awards were determined not only by feedback from top industry experts, but by consumer surveys and input from the magazine’s editorial staff. With the respect and recognition from the industry and the support of their consumers, NuFACE is excited to see what they accomplish in the next several years. NuFACE pride themselves on providing customers with reputable state-of-the-art aesthetic technology, results-driven skincare, a knowledgeable and motivated customer service team and on-hand aestheticians to answer specific questions and offer recommendations. The NuFACE device lifts, tones and contours the face while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. In as little as 5 minutes, you can regain firmer muscles, tighter skin, lifted brows, contoured cheekbones and a more defined jaw line. Results from a clinical study assessing the effects of using microcurrent for 20 consecutive days indicated that the subjects noted significant improvement in the overall appearance of their skin. - 45% increase in the number of elastin fibers in the dermis - 10% increase of collagen thickness in connective tissue - 35% increase in the number of blood vessels. It's a red-carpet treatment for your face in the comfort of your own home. About Carol Cole Company (www.mynuface.com) Operating out of Carlsbad, CA, The Carol Cole Company is a cosmetic and aesthetic technology company focused on the development of contemporary devices and beauty treatments that aid in facial rejuvenation. Comprised of experts from aesthetic and consumer product industries, the company is dedicated to providing innovative and effective aesthetic products that are designed for professional and home use. The Carol Cole Company is a leading pioneer in microcurrent technology and was formed to develop and market revolutionary new products, one of which is the NuFACE device. The NuFACE device is a product developed to transform the aesthetic home-use device segment of the beauty industry.
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Looking for a freestyle way to exercise, on your own terms, daily? Go for this HOMCOM sit-up bench. Features a four-level adjustable leg stabiliser top set to a level which is most comfortable and safe for you. Steel frame for a tough and strong core, with the long bench giving your plenty of work-out room: it's padded too for comfort. Finished with two tension ropes at the front to extend your exercise scope.Features:Easy to exercise your arms, legs and hips musclesLeg stabiliser adjustable to four different positionsExercise bench is padded for comfort and safety2 tension ropes for extra exerciseSuitable for light-moderate daily use in home/officeMaximum load 150kg, assembly requiredThe bench come with pull ropes and shock absorption function can assist sit-ups Best price: HOMCOM Multifunctional Sit Up Bench Adjustable Utility Board Ab Exercise Workout Fitness with Headrest for Home, Office and Gym, Black Category merchant: Sporting Goods Exercise Fitness Weightlifting Stockist | Price | | 49.99 | Visit Store | Myprices24.com is not responsible for the information on this site, as it is found on the sellers' sites. The graphic images and trademarks on this site are the property of their respective owners Progect by Degiweb services p.iva 01301870760
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Meerut-based Dr. Y.K Khurana is a well-known doctor specialising in Pediatrics. He has over 55 years of experience practising medicine in various hospitals and clinics. He practices medicine at Dr. Y.K. Khurana's Clinic. Dr. Y.K Khurana specialises in Diabetes in Children, Growth & Development Evaluation / Management, Skin Disease Treatment, Nutritional Assessment, Viral Fever Treatment. Beyond His affiliation with many hospitals, He has been professionally active in many other ways. He has been an active member of various organisations, including Indian Medical Association (IMA), Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP). He graduated with a MBBS from Sarojini Naidu Medical College , Agra. Thereafter, Dr. Y.K Khurana earned MD - Pediatrics from Sarojini Naidu Medical College , Agra. Q: What educational qualifications does Dr. Y.K Khurana have? A: Dr. Y.K Khurana has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Pediatrics. A full list of Dr. Y.K Khurana's qualifications has been given above. Q: How much experience does Dr. Y.K Khurana have? A: Dr. Y.K Khurana has 55 years of experiences in the field of Pediatrics. Q: What treatments do patients visit Dr. Y.K Khurana for? A: Dr. Y.K Khurana offers Diabetes in Children, Growth & Development Evaluation / Management, Skin Disease Treatment to patients. Please find the full list of services and treatments provided by Dr. Y.K Khurana. Q: How to set up an appointment with Dr. Y.K Khurana? A: You can easily get an appointment with Dr. Y.K Khurana for online consultation or for an in-person visit via myUpchar. All you have to do is click on the "Book an appointment" above!
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Being able to accept mobile payments gives your business more flexibility than you might realize. You can walk across the salon while your client is letting her pedicure dry to swipe her credit card, you can go to clients’ houses and take electronic payments, and you even plan pop-up events with other businesses without having to worry about how to accept transactions. Better yet, you can sync the transactions your employee makes on a tablet with the ones you make at your main register on the front desk. But what’s involved in setting up your salon to accept mobile payments? Let’s explore all the details of pivoting your business to be mobile payment friendly. What are mobile payments? Technically speaking, a mobile payment is anything that’s made via a mobile phone, tablet, or any piece of hardware that isn’t hardwired (like your more traditional cash register or a computer). Mobile point-of-sale systems and applications even have their own acronym: mPOS, which just stands for a mobile POS. Simply put, an mPOS is a point-of-sale program on a portable device that functions the same way as a register would. To qualify as an mPOS, the technology also must be cloud-based, which means all of the data it collects is automatically stored offsite but online, so the information is available on any internet-connected device. Are mobile point-of-sale systems and mobile payment applications the same thing? The short answer is no, they’re different. They serve a similar purpose, but they’re different tools. You’re right that mobile payment applications — such as Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, Google Pay, and Apple Pay — are also commonly referred to simply as “mobile payments,” but they’re different from the mPOS we’re discussing. Mobile payment apps are platforms that allow individuals (and sometimes businesses) to pay, or get paid, directly on a mobile device or tablet. While you can technically use these apps to make transactions as a business owner, they are different than a mobile POS system or application. That’s because an mPOS is part of a bigger software solution for your business — they typically integrate with the rest of your business data and are designed specifically for businesses to officially accept payments, whereas many of the mobile payment apps listed above were created just for friends to pay one another more casually. What’s better — mobile payments or an mPOS? It’s hard to say whether one is better than the other. If you’re running a robust business with several locations and plans for growth and development, an mPOS is probably better suited for your needs, as they’ve been developed to scale with businesses as they grow and evolve. mPOS typically integrate with a tablet/phone and a register, allowing flexibility and multiple points of sale throughout your salon, and they offer a myriad of other benefits, such as analytics and inventory, amongst many other things. That said, if you are simply a nail tech who schedules a few appointments a week at your own home, using a free app like Venmo or PayPal is probably fine for your needs, especially since you can use these free apps on the phone or tablet you already own. Just make sure you are using the platform legally and accounting for any additional fees that the host may charge business owners that they don’t charge people who are just sending money to friends or family. What are the important qualities of mobile point-of-sale system? Picking the right POS system is incredibly important for your business. Selecting a subpar system, or choosing one that doesn’t meet your needs, could ultimately mean that your business suffers. To avoid that, use a two-pronged approach. First, make a wish list for your mPOS. What qualities do you need your point-of-sale system to have? What aspects are deal breakers, and what are just “that would be nice” pieces? Next to your wish list, make a list of all the questions you have about buying and implementing an mPOS system. Next, do some in depth research on the mobile point-of-sale systems you are considering, referencing your wish list as you go. Keep in mind that when it comes to mobile payments, mPOS refers to the hardware and software you’ll be utilizing: The phone or tablet that will be used, along with the software installed on that tablet, and possibly also on your more traditional register or computer so that the two can interface and integrate. So, one of the first questions to ask is whether the mPOS you’re considering can be used on the hardware you already have, or will it require the purchase of additional hardware. Another important question to ask is how user-friendly the system is, for your staff and your customers. Have you ever bought something at a store and they’ve flipped an iPad over for you to interact with, maybe to add tip and sign your name? That user-facing interface is an important aspect of your mPOS, and you’ll want to make sure it’s simple and easily interpreted by your customers. You also want to make sure the backend, which just you and your employees see, is easy to understand and train within. Other questions you’ll want to ask include: Will it improve the customer experience? Does it have strong security in place? How many devices can it be implemented on? Does it need to be on the same internet connection as your main POS to function? How much does it really cost, i.e., are there hidden fees for additional devices? For reprint and licensing requests for this article, Click here.
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What's in a name? Stracciatella translates as little rags. And this applies to the three different preparations the name refers to. Most recent and most popular there is the ice cream. Lesser known but so worth trying is the Apulian cheese. And then there is the egg drop soup. Whereas many countries have egg drop soup on their menu, stracciatella is pretty unique. As it goes with popular dishes, there are a variety of true variants. All have a common base though. Eggs, cheese and broth. Stracciatella alla Romana Stracciatella alla Romana is, indeed, a Roman dish. And it is paradoxical, being a festive dish of the poor cuisine. It all starts with chicken broth. If you need help with that, watch the video. The Roman recipe asks for eggs, parmesan cheese and some parsley. Whisk all together and add it to the boiling broth. Lower the heat and stir for about five minutes. This soup comes with toasted bread. And is therefore a complete meal. Variations on a theme Easy tasty preparations spread fast. And as it spread, new ingredients were added to stracciatella. In Emilia-Romagna the soup comes as soup from paradise. The name is promising but Artusi was not a fan. Here people add lemon zest, nutmeg and marjoram. In the Marche region people add breadcrumb. Which thickens the soup notably. Spain, Portugal and Greece have their egg drop soups. Though none uses cheese. Stracciatella cheese is home to Andria, in Apulia. Originally this cheese was a byproduct of mozzarella cheese. Residue of mozzarella making are mixed with fresh cream. This cheese comes in two forms. Or spreadable, as fresh cheese or covered with a solid skin. That is how it becomes burrata. The absence of animal rennet in the preparation makes it a vegetarian cheese. This is a cheese that, alas, cannot be stored. Stracciatella ice cream Most famous among the three stracciatella preparations is the ice cream. It is also the most recent. In 1961 in Bergamo, Enrico Panattoni came up with the idea. The solidified chocolate resembled the rags found in the famous soup. And the name was there. The other ingredients? Fresh milk, yolks, sugar and jelly. Apart from ice cream there is also stracciatella cake.
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Opening times for 13 April 2024 Asset Opening time Park Dawn - Dusk Courtyard Café 09:00 - 16:30 MTWTFSS12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293012345Car Park Ticket type Gift aid Standard Car £6.50 Become a member and discover more than 500 places Spend a moment browsing titles in the bookshop in the barn. Book donations are always welcome. Dogs must remain on a lead at all times in designated areas and throughout the estate between 1 March and 31 July to protect ground nesting birds. The Courtyard Café serves a range of hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, light snacks and delicious cakes. Electric vehicle charging point Electric charging points (Pod Point) are available in the main car park. Please download the Pod Point app before you visit and note that the cost to charge a vehicle is 45p/kWh. There is a 2-hour limit on charge time in order to allow others to use these facilities. National Trust members park free, please scan your membership card to obtain a ticket. Parking is £6.50 per car for non-members. Toilet facilities are available opposite the Courtyard Café. Accessible route and/or map A sealed surface path of approx. 1 mile passes through the wild garden and down to the first cattle grid. Wheelchair and powered mobility vehicle users will need to return to the point of hire on the same route. Level access to food outlet There is level access to the Courtyard Café from the carpark. There are toilets opposite the Courtyard Café, including a left-hand transfer disabled WC. A radar key is required. There is level access to the Courtyard Café and toilet facilities, and to the Bower Garden from the carpark. However, the landscaping in the wider parkland is undulating. Braille (guide or menu) A braille version of the Sheringham Park guidebook is available upon request. Powered mobility vehicle available An all terrain Tramper and powered mobility vehicles (PMV) are available to hire when the welcome team are on duty. Provided on a first come, first served basis, for 90 minutes with the last hire available at 2.30pm. A map of suitable routes will be provided. There are 5 disabled parking spaces in the car park on a hard standing surface, approximately 70m from the toilets and the start of the trails. These are free to use for Blue Badge holders. There is an induction loop in place at the Courtyard Café. We have manual wheelchairs available to hire when the welcome team are on duty. Provided on a first come, first served basis, for 90 minutes with the last hire available at 2.30pm. A map of suitable routes will be provided. Large print (guide or menu) A large print version of the Sheringham Park guidebook is available upon request. 5 miles west of Cromer, 6 miles east of Holt. Main entrance is at junction A148/B1157. Parking: 60 yards, £6.50. Sat Nav: Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8TL. On the Norfolk Coast Path. The Bittern line from Norwich runs into Sheringham Station, it's a 2 mile walk from the Upper Sheringham entrance to the park. Sanders Coaches, Fakenham to Sheringham service stops on request at the main entrance. Embark on an Easter trail through the wild garden and woodland and enjoy 10 nature-themed activity stations, topped off with a chocolate egg. Join us during the Easter school holidays to see what's stirring after sunset at Sheringham Park. Sheringham Park is a two pawprint rated place. Explore a thousand acres of woodland and parkland with your pooch. With trails from one to five miles, there's lots to explore. Outdoor fun sessions for pre-schoolers and their grown-ups. The finest example of a Humphry Repton landscape, featuring a main drive with sea views, rolling parkland and temple. A nationally important collection of rhododendrons, set amongst Scots pines with viewing towers to admire them from above. This space features sensory borders, pond and wildflower meadow along with den building and bug hunting areas. Dog-free zone. The estate leads down past two World War Two pillboxes to the coastal cliffs and beach, home to skylarks and sand martins. There are varied woodlands throughout the estate, ranging from ancient oaks and established native species to exotic specimen trees and conifers. A tower at treetop height from which you can gain 360° views across the surrounding countryside and along the coast. Serving hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, bacon baps, cakes, bakes and ice creams. Dogs are welcome on leads. A donations-based pop-up bookshop, stocked with a range of pre-loved books and located in the courtyard barn. There’s lots of nature and wildlife to spot at Sheringham Park. From woodpeckers to skylarks on the cliff tops to snakes basking in the wild garden, here’s some seasonal highlights. Plan a family day out at Sheringham Park. With nearly 1,000 acres to explore, there’s plenty of space for kids to burn off some energy as you enjoy the variety of habitats Sheringham Park has to offer. Sheringham Park is a great place for a school visit. Bring your class for a fun day spent getting closer to nature. Choose from a wide range of activities tailored to your group. With nearly 1,000 acres to explore you can take a short stroll, long walk or even a run through the woodland to enjoy the variety of habitats Sheringham Park has to offer. Take the circular woodland and coastal walk for views from the treetop gazebo and absorb the history and rich variety of trees, bird and animal life. With opportunities for refreshment along the route this is a walk with plenty of variety. Our picturesque 5km active trail passes through varying woodland and parkland habitats, taking in stunning coastal views and the vibrant display of rhododendrons during spring in the wild garden. An atmospheric barn conversion surrounded by woodland and the Norfolk coast. Close to the Norfolk Coast, this barn conversion makes the perfect getaway for two. The perfect city escape, with the Norfolk coast in one view and farmland in the other. With views over the North Norfolk coast, this barn conversion makes the perfect coastal retreat. Wander through Sheringham Park and you'll discover why it became the personal favourite of its designer, Humphry Repton. Visit the Repton exhibition to see the story of his 1812 design during a turbulent period of history. Famous for its vast collection of rhododendrons and azaleas, today, you can climb to the top of the two viewing towers at Gazebo to experience breathtaking views of this beautiful landscape, the North Norfolk coast and maybe a steam train passing through. Spend a day here exploring 1000 acres of varying habitat including woodland, parkland and cliff top. Look out for wildlife, 3 species of deer can be seen alongside a wide variety of birds and butterflies. A family home for over a century, discover the lives of those who once lived here and the history of this special place and most complete example of Repton’s landscape work. Find out more about the archaeology of Sheringham Park and evidence of early occupation and the restoration of two Second World War pillboxes. Discover volunteering opportunities at Sheringham Park. From supporting the ranger team to helping out with events, there is something for everyone to get involved with.
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Official websites use .mil Secure .mil websites use HTTPS SAN DIEGO — That large white arch you see looping over the horizon from downtown San Diego on a clear day sits high on Point Loma, as it has for 70 years. Down the hill and just around the corner, there’s a quiet place for builders, tinkerers, lovers of craftsmanship — less imposing and lesser known. Here time passes a little differently, almost backwards: against currents of newer and better, tradition reigns. In the ship model shop at Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific you’re more likely to hear machines whir than people. Ben Wong probably won’t say much because he works alone. You might hear radio station Magic 92.5; “Groove Tonight” by Earth, Wind & Fire plays. With the 50-year-old, solid-steel metalworking machines, framed film prints on the walls, and relative lack of screens, it’s one more detail giving the hazy impression you’re not in 2024 anymore. Subject specific information for the media Events or announcements of note for the media Official Navy statements Given by Navy leadership HASC, SASC and Congressional testimony Google Translation Disclaimer
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OSHKOSH (NBC 26) — A group of students from Oshkosh North High School spent the afternoon honoring the memory of 9/11 by working to make their community a better place. North head boys basketball coach Brad Weber says about 50 students came out to Menominee Park and Akan's Acres, to help with trash pickup and landscaping. Although he says it pales in comparison with what they faced that day, Weber says he thinks giving back through service is a good way to honor those who risked their lives on 9/11 and helps bring something good, out of a great tragedy. “That message of trying to take something that’s internalized as bad and finding good in it, not every day is going to be good, but there’s good in every day," said Weber, "[that] is a message that I share with our students, my athletes, and I think that resonates with all of us.” Weber says teaching students who weren't alive that day about 9/11 has been somewhat of a surreal experience, and offers his thanks to all who risked so much that day.
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Jared Goff: We need to elevate the standard on offense The Rams finished second in the league in points and yards from scrimmage during the 2018 season, but they haven’t been as prolific over the first three weeks of this season. There have been a handful of reasons for that. The offensive line underwent some changes in the offseason, Todd Gurley’s usage has dropped, they’ve turned the ball over five times and quarterback Jared Goff hasn’t been as sharp as he was in the regular season last year. Despite all of that, the team has still put up over 25 points a game while winning all three times they took the field. On Wednesday, Goff was asked about criticism of the offense in the face of that record. “I think it’s good. Like you’re saying, I know it’s coming from you guys, but for us internally, our standards are so high, especially offensively,” Goff said at a press conference. “We expect to be better, and we need to be if we want to win games late in the year. We are 3-0, we’ve been fortunate enough to do enough to win these past three games, but we know that in certain games down the road, it won’t be enough. We need to elevate that standard even further and continue to be detailed and be sharp on offense.” The team is clearly still figuring out the best way to utilize Gurley in order to keep him healthy and that’s led to different demands on Goff in the early weeks of the season. It figures to remain a work in progress for at least a little while longer, albeit an easier one to endure as long as they keep adding to the win column.
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DENVER — The National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®) has released results from its annual survey on consumer expectations, finding that almost eight out of 10 (79 percent) of U.S. adults will set a financial New Year’s resolution for 2019. A 10 percent increase over last year’s survey, the findings show steady growth in Americans who are looking to bolster their financial health. In a trend that has continued year over year, Americans also indicate both an understanding of the importance of savings, yet have significant stress over their own ability to save money. In fact, over half (51 percent) indicated that saving money was their biggest cause of financial stress, beating debt (46 percent) as the top financial stressor this year. The survey was conducted online in December 2018 by The Harris Poll on behalf of NEFE, among more than 2,000 U.S. adults. “Over the past year, despite uncertainty and volatility surrounding the stock market, rising interest rates, as well as concern of an economic slowdown, we are seeing incredible determination from Americans who want to take control of their finances and improve their financial well-being in 2019,” says Billy Hensley, Ph.D., president and CEO of NEFE. “Each year there is a 60 percent probability that something will happen that causes a financial setback. Because of this there is persistent pressure to save, but many feel overwhelmed in doing so. We don’t want people to be discouraged.” According to the survey, about two thirds of U.S. adults (68 percent) admit to experiencing an unexpected financial setback in 2018, an increase from last year’s survey (63 percent). Transportation issues (23 percent), housing repairs/maintenance (21 percent), and medical care for an injury or illness and inability to keep up with debt/falling behind on bill payments (both 17 percent) topped the list. Among those who say something causes them financial stress, two in five (42 percent) say not having to worry about saving would give them the most financial relief. “We understand how challenging it can be to save money, which is why we encourage everyone to start small and remain focused on what you can save each day, week or month. Set achievable savings goals for yourself and then work hard to stick to them,” says Hensley.
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We were delighted to have two sold out showings of our Work in Progress, “Where Does the River Go?” on Friday 27th July here at Nenagh Arts Centre. Musician Julie Tiernan and I spent 3 days together devising the piece... Nenagh Arts Centre, Phone: 067 34400
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Masterpiece 24 K Gold Vajrasattva 21"H Sculpture Buddhist Deity The exquisite 24k Gold-Plated Vajrasattva Statue, a symbol of purity, enlightenment, and the transformative power of compassion. This meticulously crafted masterpiece captures the divine essence of Vajrasattva, the embodiment of pristine wisdom, in a form that seamlessly merges artistic brilliance with spiritual significance. Adorned with a lustrous layer of 24k gold, this statue not only radiates opulence but also symbolizes the pure, enlightened nature associated with Vajrasattva. The intricate detailing, from the serene facial expression to the intricately designed vajra and bell, reflects the craftsmanship and devotion of skilled artisans. Vajrasattva's pose exudes a sense of purity, compassion, and strength, creating a focal point for introspection and meditation. Whether displayed in your home, meditation space, or office, this statue serves as a powerful reminder of the transformative and purifying qualities inherent in Vajrasattva's teachings. Elevate your surroundings with the timeless beauty and spiritual significance embodied in our 24k Gold-Plated Vajrasattva Statue. Let it inspire a connection to purity, enlightenment, and the unwavering strength that lies within the core of your being. Crafted by Mr Rajan Shakya Size: 21" H X 15" W X 9" D Weight: 9.28 kg approx
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Sun Powered Solution for Fresh Potable Water A survey was done by collecting water samples from different community villages around Jorhat and Titabor. The TDS level of the water in Jorhat is acutely low ranging around 70 t0 80 ppm, which can be a health derogative for the people not attaining required minerals through their food. The low mineral content of the water is normally replenished by food, if we have a proper diet. But for economically weaker section of the society, this is not attainable, so they rely on the free minerals they should get from water about 130 to 250 ppm in normal drinking water. This is a serious concern for people drinking this water for a long period of time. The use of normal R/O s (like aqua guard, pureit, etc.) makes the situation worse and reduces the TDS even more. A research is ongoing to remove the harmful ions present in water through added minerals and 6 chamber filtration process.
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Turkey fines social media companies $3.8 million for failing to comply with 'anti-free speech' regulations Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and other major social media companies have failed to comply with Turkish Internet regulations which human rights group have condemned. 2 min read Turkey has slapped fines of $3.8 million on social media companies including Twitter and Facebook after they failed to comply with new regulations, local media reported. The Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) imposed the fines on all social media outlets accessed more than one million times a day in Turkey, including TikTok and YouTube. Last month, the companies were fined $1.2 million after they failed to appoint a local legal representative, a requirement brought in under new social media regulations this year. After a 30-day term, that fine increased to $3.8 million. If the social media giants still fail to appoint a Turkish representative after a month, local companies will be barred from advertising on their sites. If non-compliance continues, Turkish authorities will gradually reduce the Internet bandwidth granted to the sites. Last month, Turkey blocked access to the music streaming service Tidal, which is owned by American rap superstar Jay Z, for failing to comply with the regulations. Ankara issued new internet regulations last year requiring any Internet-based service with audio-visual or radio content to acquire government-issued licences. The restrictions were tightened this year and now require Internet-based broadcasting and social media services such as Netflix and YouTube to appoint a legal representative in Turkey and comply with government requests to remove content. Social media companies are also obliged to hand over data twice a year, as well as comply with court requests for user information. While the Turkish government says the regulations are geared at controlling the spread of disinformation online, critics claim the restrictions are part of a crackdown on free speech in the country. Earlier this year, Amnesty International described the measures as the "latest and perhaps the most brazen attack on free expression in Turkey". "Journalists already spend years behind bars for their critical news and social media users must self-censor in fear of offending the authorities," said Andrew Gardner, Amnesty researcher for Turkey. The new law "announces a dark period of online censorship", Human Rights Watch added. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay connected
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How to Retire Early Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts. For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route. Learn about the importance of having an estate strategy in this helpful and informative video. A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
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Mealtime is your family’s chance to relax and connect in new ways. For babies, it’s a time to try different things and broaden their ever-expanding taste palette. We know letting your child play with their food may sound messy, and sure, some food chunks might end up on the floor on the wall, but trust us, it’s worth it. So let’s take a closer look at these benefits we’re talking about. A child playing with food sounds like a recipe for disaster, but during mealtime, it’s a whole new learning experience. Research has shown that when children have the opportunity to explore their food and control how they eat, they’ll be less likely to become picky eaters. Even if your little one just squishes, mashes, or throws that piece of broccoli, they’re still getting used to its look, feel, and smell. Pretty soon, they’ll be nibbling on it and then eating whole florets. To avoid waste, give them tiny bits of many different things you’re also eating. Don’t be afraid of spices and seasoning, so long as it’s nothing wild like ghost or habanero peppers. Offer other foods with interesting shapes and textures like whole-wheat, rainbow rotini pasta, and vegetables cut into stars. For babies, eating is not only about taste and smell, it’s also about sight and feel. Infants and toddlers can barely pick up a ball without dropping it a million times first, so don’t be surprised if their meal etiquette is a little rough around the edges. In their quest to bring food to their mouth, they’ll miss and leave globs of food on their cheek, chest, hair, and everywhere else instead. Bottom line: They’re getting invaluable experience on how to feed themselves. In time, they’ll be experts at picking up tiny food without wasting a single crumb. You might introduce utensils around 10 months old and beyond, though toddlers will most likely just wave them around or mash their food. Again, totally acceptable. As long as they have plenty of opportunity to practice, they’ll learn in no time. Place a washable liner on the floor around the splash zone to avoid stains. Also look into long-sleeve bibs to save on paper towels. Walk away from ambitious expectations about what you want your baby to eat, how much, and when. The truth is, children will eat what they need. They also eat and explore at their own pace, and the most we can do is offer them a healthy plate. The rest is up to them. When you let your child play with their food at mealtime, you’re creating a pressure-free environment where you and your little one can relax. We know being a first-time parent means constantly thinking about every aspect of your child’s health, and we totally get it! If you’re concerned about nutrient deficiencies, there may be other ways to address it besides stressing over mealtime. We suggest avoiding jumping to conclusions and consulting your pediatrician instead. Older children can take gummy vitamins or other supplements in case they’re really skimping out on food. And the best part about letting your child play with their food during mealtime? It leaves you free to enjoy your food while your little one is having fun. Many parents often miss out on this sacred time if they’re spoon-feeding their little one or goading bits of food into reluctant mouths. The dishes and other chores can wait while you eat an actual, warm meal during mealtime and not hours after everything has settled down. No more powering through hangry moods, settling for cold meals, or relying solely on caffeine! Your mind and body will thank you for it. Mealtime is a wonderful time to reconnect with your baby and yourself. Letting your child play with their food gives them the chance to practice self-feeding, try new flavors, and eliminate food-related pressure. The secret is to let loose, lower your expectations, and enjoy the ride. It really is that simple, and in the end you will have raised a fiercely independent, adventurous eater. If you’re looking for more food-related topics which concern your kids, read on further to learn how to stop food obsession in children. - Glass vs. plastic baby bottles: Here’s what doctors have to say - How to burp a baby: The do’s and don’ts to know - Musical baby names that will make your heart sing - 10 incredible baby shower food ideas that will wow your guests - What is soy formula, and is it good for your baby?
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It took 42 years to get justice for the Lyon sisters—decades that didn't pass unnoticed by Mark Bowden. In a Washington Post article adapted from his new book, The Last Stone: A Masterpiece of Criminal Interrogation, Bowden writes that he was a "green 23-year-old" on the crime beat at the Baltimore News-American in March 1975 when Sheila and Katherine Lyon, ages 12 and 10, vanished after going to the Wheaton Plaza shopping mall in Montgomery County, Maryland. Their bodies were never found, and it wasn't until 2017 that Lloyd Lee Welch pleaded guilty in the case. Bowden traces how that came to be: Detectives revisited the case over the years, and one came across a statement given by a then 18-year-old Welch, who claimed to have seen the abduction. They tracked him down to a Delaware prison, where he was serving time for molesting a 10-year-old girl. Detective Dave Davis first interviewed Welch on Oct. 16, 2013, and found a man who "appeared to enjoy talking for its own sake." Welch was full of denials and lies but in that first session, Davis asked him to speculate on the girls' fate. The killer "killed ’em and he probably burned ’em," he replied. Detectives listening in from an adjacent room were startled. As one put it, "Who says 'burned them'?" In later conversations, his story continually shifted but led investigators to probe the entire Welch clan, their Appalachian roots, the incest that went on, and a bloody duffel bag two cousins recall Welch tossing on a bonfire. And while Welch always fingered other relatives as the culprit, "gradually—often inadvertently—he revealed more and more about himself and the crime." One detail that kept recurring: a basement hangout one could only enter from the backyard. Then Davis found that basement ... and the evidence within. Read the full story here. (More Longform stories.)
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A visual showing a helicopter crashing while landing has gone viral on social media claiming that the incident occurred at Ram temple in Ayodhya. The post reads: “राम मंदिर मे सुबह सुबह की घटना, देखा विडिओ के चक्कर में क्या हुआ” (English translation: Early morning incident in Ram temple, see what happened due to video) Here’s the link to the above post. NewsMobile fact-checked the post, and found it to be false. Putting the viral video keyframes through Reverse Image Search, the NM team traced a video report in Sky News, uploaded on November 23, 2011, with a title: “Helicopter Crashes In New Zealand During Christmas Tree Installation.” The video description reads: “Horrified Internet viewers in New Zealand have seen live pictures of a helicopter becoming entangled in cables and crashing to the ground. Greg Gribble was helping to erect a seven-storey steel Christmas tree in New Zealand’s downtown Auckland when the helicopter clipped part of the structure and came crashing down. The Herald Sun newspaper said Gribble was taken to hospital with only minor injuries, and subsequently released and sent home.” Thus, it is clear that the viral video is old, and not from India.
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The Taoiseach Micheál Martin will travel to Madrid on Wednesday to attend a dinner hosted by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The EuroAtlantic event will be attended by all EU and NATO leaders, and will take place on the margins of a NATO summit in the Spanish capital. While in Madrid, Mr Martin will have a number of bilateral meetings - including with the leaders of Norway, Iceland and Austria. He will also attend an Irish-Spanish business event. Speaking in advance of his visit, the Taoiseach said: "I look forward to engaging with a number of other leaders in Madrid. "Russia's military aggression against Ukraine has highlighted more than ever the importance of solidarity and cooperation between like-minded partners. "In particular, it is a keen reminder of the absolute necessity of upholding a rules-based international order, and the dire consequences for all of us when that order is undermined. "As our societies face complex and unpredictable threats aimed at destabilising the foundations of our democracies, it makes sense to bolster international cooperation to work to uphold democratic values and our commitment to that rules-based international order." It comes as Turkey, Sweden and Finland have signed a memorandum for the two Nordic states to join NATO, removing a Turkish block to the accession process. A statement from the president of Finland, Sauli Niinisto, said: "We had a thorough meeting with president of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson, facilitated by Secretary-General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg. "As a result of that meeting, our foreign ministers signed a trilateral memorandum which confirms that Turkey will at the Madrid summit this week support the invitation of Finland and Sweden to become members of NATO." NATO chief Stoltenberg said: "I am pleased to announce that we now have an agreement that paves the way for Finland and Sweden to join NATO. "Turkey, Finland and Sweden have signed a memorandum that addresses Turkey's concerns, including around arms exports and the fight against terrorism." A statement from Finland said: "Our joint memorandum underscores the commitment of Finland, Sweden and Turkey to extend their full support against threats to each other's security. Us becoming NATO allies will further strengthen this commitment. "Over the past weeks, Turkey has raised its concerns over the threat of terrorism. Finland has constantly taken these concerns seriously. "Finland condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. As a NATO member, Finland will commit fully to the counterterrorism documents and policies of NATO." The traditionally neutral countries decided to apply for NATO membership following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Additional reporting: IRN
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Validation of novel system for high-throughput 3D imaging of toxicologic phenotypes to be presented in scientific workshop and poster at STP 2013 in Portland, OR PORTLAND, OR, June 17, 2013 /CNW/ - Aspect Imaging, the world leading developer of high-performance compact magnets, is having its M2™ 3D MR-based histology system for in vivo and ex vivo toxicological imaging featured in a scientific poster, in a major workshop and on the exhibit floor at the Society of Toxicologic Pathology (STP) Annual Meeting 2013. The STP Annual Meeting 2013, a global meeting of pathology scientists, is being held in Portland, Oregon, June 16 -20, 2013. Aspect Imaging's M2 3D MR-based histology system is a compact, high-performance MRI instrument for high-throughput in vivo and ex vivo imaging of pre-clinical samples. The M2 provides all of the benefits of MRI including high-resolution 3D images of anatomical morphology and quantitative information of disease progression and regression. The system and its results is featured in the "Practical Application of MRI Histology in Toxicologic Pathology" workshop, a scientific workshop presented by the International Academy of Toxicologic Pathology (IATP) on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm. The workshop will provide 16 cases of major organ system pathologies encountered in rodent toxicity and carcinogenicity studies with emphasis on how compact MRI imaging technology can serve as an important adjunct to conventional pathology evaluation. "We are excited to have such a comprehensive presentation of scientific data across multiple disease models that shows validation of non-invasive 3D digital data sets for our MR-based histology system strongly correlated to conventional histology", says Uri Rapoport, Aspect Imaging's Founder and CEO. "With the M2, research labs can now leverage the power of 3D morphological imaging to compliment and guide their traditional histology and do so with a system that is affordable, easy to install, easy to operate by a technician with no imaging experience and with the benefit of high-resolution digital images". A detailed study of the M2™ 3D MR-based Histology System - "3D MRI-Based Histology Using Compact, High-Resolution MRI" - is also being presented as a poster at the STP meeting. "3D MR-based histology of fixed tissue specimens is gaining recognition as a technique to provide complimentary information to conventional histological techniques, as numerous digital slices from any plane of the intact sample can be acquired in 3D, quantified and then followed-up by conventional histology", says Dr. Yael Schiffenbauer, the presenter and scientific lead on the research study. "This study investigated the capabilities of this new compact 3D MR-based histology platform as a complementary method in toxicology studies. The study validated mouse models of acute kidney injury (AKI) as quantified by in vivo MRI, ex vivo MR-based histology, and conventional histology and immunostaining. The high correlation between conventional histology and this novel platform shows the strong promise for using 3D MR-based histology to guide conventional histology in research and drug development toxicological settings". The M2™ 3D MR-based histology system is being demonstrated in the commercial exhibition of the STP Annual Meeting, in Aspect Imaging's booth #110. The scientific poster, "3D MRI-Based Histology Using Compact, High-Resolution MRI", Poster #12, will be presented in the "New Technologies" section of the STP Scientific Poster Sessions throughout the meeting in Exhibit Hall A at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. About Aspect Imaging: Aspect Imaging (www.aspectimaging.com) is the world's leader in the design and development of high-performance compact MR imaging and NMR systems for pre-clinical, clinical and advanced industrial applications. In the clinical market, Aspect Imaging has multiple clinical programs underway including its system to provide highly efficient just-in-place compact MRI for imaging of the wrist. The system allows clinicians to harness the power and insights of MRI but without the cost, complexity and technical burden of traditional MRI systems. In the pre-clinical research market, Aspect supplies its M2™ magnet, gradients and handling systems to Bruker for use in its leading ICON™ compact MRI platform. Due to its high-performance M2 permanent magnet and suite of related products, the ICON enables academic researchers and pharmaceutical companies to quantify their research models quickly and reliably. Pre-clinically, Aspect's M2 system is also used for providing 3D MR-based Histology to complement and direct pathology and histology-based analysis as well as providing the M2 platform to Mediso Medical Systems for use in its nanoScan® integrated PET/MRI and SPECT/MRI systems. Aspect Imaging's novel permanent magnets are also used in advanced industrial applications including rheology where its MicroFlow™ platform can operate inline on large-scale production lines for food processing, consumer products, biofuels and other applications providing real-time, non-invasive and quantitative read-outs for process and quality control. SOURCE: Aspect Imaging For further information: E. [email protected]
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Coffman Engineers Announces New Honolulu Civil Engineering Department Manager and New Hires Jami Hirota will manage the Civil Department HONOLULU, February 8, 2019 (Newswire.com) - Coffman Engineers, Inc. (“Coffman”) is pleased to announce that Jami S. Hirota, PE, LSIT, LEED BD+C has been named the new Civil Engineering Department Manager. Jami has more than 21 years of civil engineering experience in Hawaii and has managed the Department of Defense (DoD), commercial, state, and county projects from the initial proposal through completion. She succeeds Ben Momblow, PE, SE who was the Honolulu Civil Engineering Department Manager for more than eight years. This shift in leadership will allow him to focus on his current role as the Honolulu Operations Manager while continuing to provide civil and structural engineering design services. “We were thrilled to bring Jami on board in August with her depth of experience and enthusiasm for what she does. Having her manage the civil department has already proven to be the right thing for our clients and growing team,” said Momblow. “It has been a dynamic and energizing few months, and I couldn’t have done it without the support of many amazing clients and the staff at Coffman, who have welcomed me with open arms. I look forward to developing the civil department and expanding our staff and capabilities,” said Hirota. The civil engineering department has already grown with the addition of two engineers: Dan Hirota, PE, and Stephen Jo. Dan Hirota, PE, PLS has more than 20 years of experience in civil engineering and surveying specializing in subdivision design and mapping. He also has 3D imaging capabilities and is looking to share this application with the industry. Stephen Jo has more than seven years of civil engineering experience and spent the past six years in Korea specializing in DoD design services. About Coffman Engineers Coffman Engineers is celebrating 40 years of providing clients with multidiscipline engineering solutions. Our services include civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, commissioning, process piping, instrumentation and controls, corrosion control, alternative and renewable energy, and land surveying. Coffman’s 480 employees serve clients across the U.S. and overseas from offices in Anchorage, Alaska; Atlanta, Georgia; Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, California; Bozeman, Montana; Charleston, South Carolina; Fulton, Maryland; Hagatna, Guam; Honolulu, Hawaii; Hood River, Oregon; Burlington, Seattle, and Spokane, Washington. For firm information, visit coffman.com or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Source: Coffman Engineers, Inc.
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The Chain Protocol is a design for a shared, multi-asset, cryptographic ledger. It supports the coexistence and interoperability of multiple independent networks, with different operators, sharing a common format and capabilities. Using the principle of least authority, control over assets is separated from control over ledger synchronization. The Chain Protocol allows participants to issue and control assets programmatically using digital signatures and custom rules. Transactions issuing and controlling assets are collected into a cryptographic chain of blocks forming a shared ledger. Block signers follow a federated consensus protocol to replicate a single copy of the ledger across all nodes to prevent reversal of transactions and double-spending. Chain Core is software that implements the Chain Protocol. Using Chain Core, organizations can launch a blockchain network in their market or connect to a growing list of networks that are enabling this new medium for assets – one that reduces the time, cost, and complexity of asset transfer and custody in the financial system and can give rise to new products and services that are difficult or impossible to realize on traditional infrastructure. Here are some examples of why firms are launching blockchain networks using Chain’s technology: To move money internationally more quickly To transfer securities directly between asset managers To serve as a secure ledger for tracking assets across divisions of a large organization To enable a next-generation mobile banking solution To create a loyalty points system for a consortium of brands To issue digital gift cards onto a network that can support multiple wallet vendors To create automated insurance contracts To issue central bank currency digitally to improve the payments system in a country Chain works with leading companies including Visa, Nasdaq, Fiserv, Citigroup, Capital One, Orange, State Street, MUFG, and many more. Brian Wang is a Futurist Thought Leader and a popular Science blogger with 1 million readers per month. His blog Nextbigfuture.com is ranked #1 Science News Blog. It covers many disruptive technology and trends including Space, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, Anti-aging Biotechnology, and Nanotechnology. Known for identifying cutting edge technologies, he is currently a Co-Founder of a startup and fundraiser for high potential early-stage companies. He is the Head of Research for Allocations for deep technology investments and an Angel Investor at Space Angels. A frequent speaker at corporations, he has been a TEDx speaker, a Singularity University speaker and guest at numerous interviews for radio and podcasts. He is open to public speaking and advising engagements.
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A 12 story residential development at 505 NW 14th Ave could involve the demolition of three buildings in the Pearl, including Fire Station #3, reported The Portland Chronicle. The building is currently home to Touché Restaurant & Bar. The Oregonian reported that Radisson RED will be the hotel tenant for the 19 story Broadway Tower. The new brand doesn’t include front desks, and instead uses technology “to simplify the experience and provide efficiencies including keyless guest room entry.” The Willamette Week reported that Palindrome Communities have closed on the purchase of the New Copper Penny nightclub in Lents. The purchase will allow Oliver Station to move ahead. The project will include approximately 126 affordable apartment units and 19 market rate units. BikePortland wrote that average apartment building costs fell sharply during the period in which a large number of apartments without parking were being built. After the City Council added minimum parking requirements in 2013 construction costs rose again. Following up on a previous article, Portland Architecture wrote about the selection process for the Multnomah County Courthouse and SRG Partnership’s design for the new building. The Portland Business Journal wrote about how developers are betting more on bikes — and seeing big benefits.
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The second evening of Jazztopad Festival will be an invitation to distant musical journeys, yet lovers of beaten paths may feel surprised. During the two-part concert, artists from Canada and Sweden will take us to the open sea of improvisation, and musicians from Australia and South Korea will lead us through Aboriginal wilderness. Like the Mind is the sum of the talents of six artists working together despite thousands of kilometres separating them. The harpist Elisa Thorn, the cellist Peggy Lee and the violinist Meredith Bates work in Vancouver, Canada. On the other side of the globe – in Sweden – live the pianist Lisa Ullén, the cellist Emma Augustsson and the saxophonist Lisen Rylander Löve. Bates is at the helm, known, among others, for her collaborations with the bands Pugs and Crows and Gentle Party. Her solo album was released at the end of 2020, Like the Mind was founded a few months earlier. The group’s debut album, Live at Fylkingen, is a recording of their first concert. The second album was also recorded during a concert – last year at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, so the Swedish-Canadian balance is visible in the band’s discography too. In the second part of the concert, the musical journey will veer into discovering regions that are usually unknown to jazz fans from Europe – Aboriginal songs, because they are the foundation of the Hand to Earth project. Daniel and Davis Wilfred are the custodians of a more than forty-thousand-year-old vocal tradition of manikay songs handed down verbally from generation to generation in the language of the Yolngnu tribe. Supporting the brothers with her vocals, Sunny Kim is an acclaimed singer from South Korea. The instrumentation of this extraordinary musical substance was created by Peter Knight, who has been leading the Australian Art Orchestra for ten years, under the auspices of which the group operates. Knight focused on minimalism, reached for electronics and invited the clarinetist Aviva Endean to cooperate. The fruit of the collaboration of these five artists is the album Hand to Earth released in 2021. In Wrocław, violinist Amalia Umeda will join the project.
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This site is independent of the NHS and the Department of Health. A local hospice, caring for local people. We deliver free, high-quality, compassionate care and support to terminally ill patients, their family and carers. We deliver care that is special and unique to each individual. LOROS Hospice presently has no vacancies listed in our database.
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CLEVELAND, ARTESIA, AND EAST MOUNTAIN WIN 2023 STATE BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS Cleveland High School, Artesia High School, and East Mountain High School won the 2023 State Bowling Championships presented by BSN Sports. Here are some of the highlights. Class 5A Cleveland def. Rio Rancho in the final Class 4A Artesia def. Pojoaque Valley in the final Class A-3A East Mountain def. Sandia Prep (East Mountain with a 5th consecutive state title)
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Barry Manilow AKA Barry Alan Pincus Born: 17-Jun-1943 Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY Gender: Male Religion: Jewish Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Gay Occupation: Singer/Songwriter Party Affiliation: Democratic Nationality: United States Executive summary: I Write The Songs One of the most successful -- and subsequently most ridiculed -- pop performers of the 1970s and 1980s, and still an enduring figure on the adult contemporary scene, Barry Alan Pincus was given a start to his life amidst the urban splendor of Brooklyn's Williamsburg slum. Abandoned by his father at the age of two, Barry was raised by his mother and her relatives, eventually prompting him later in life to drop Pincus and assume her family's name, Manilow. At the age of seven he began to learn both the piano and accordion, and continued to be musically active throughout his high school years; after graduation, he chose to pursue music as a career and enrolled in the Juilliard School of Music while supporting himself with a mailroom job at CBS. Manilow's debut as a professional arranger arrived in his eighteenth year, when a director he had met at CBS approached him to arrange some public domain scores into a soundtrack for an off-Broadway production of The Drunkard; instead, the ambitious young composer created his own original score for the play, which went on to have a successful eight-year run. Manilow then landed a job arranging for the CBS series Callback, concurrent with a two-year residency as part of a duo act at Upstairs at the Downstairs Club in New York, and supplemented by commissions creating jingles for radio and television. A number of the most prominent jingles of the decade were written or sung by the man -- some so infectious in their quality that only by the end of the 90s did they finally begin to fade from public consciousness. After Callback, Manilow began working in various musical capacities for Ed Sullivan Productions, while also performing at the Improv in Manhattan and at the Continental Baths. It was through the latter that his career in popular music was given a lively kick in the pants courtesy of Bette Midler, who drafted him into service as her pianist and musical director. The duo's popularity steadily grew in the opening years of the 1970s, eventually leading to a series of appearances on The Tonight Show, and culminating in a sold out concert at Carnegie Hall in 1972. Response to his original songs at this event encouraged Manilow to put together a demo tape; a record deal was arranged with Bell Records (later Arista) soon afterward, and the first Barry Manilow solo release (Barry Manilow 1) was on the shelves by the summer of 1973. The release was not particularly well-received, but his involvement in Midler's hugely popular first two albums -- The Divine Miss M (1972) and Bette Midler (1973) -- helped to maintain his music industry profile. It was with his second album, Barry Manilow II (1974) and it's lead single Mandy, that the composer's solo career finally took off, the single finding its way to the top of the charts in early 1975. After this breakthrough, Manilow maintained a reign of terror over the American charts for the remainder of the decade -- his third album Tryin' to Get the Feeling (1975) reached triple-platinum status and earned a second number one single with I Write The Songs, and his fourth album This One's for You (1976) earned yet another with Looks Like We Made It. The obligatory double-live offering released in 1977 confirmed his popularity by hitting number one and reaching quadruple-platinum sales. That same year he received an Emmy award for his first television special (creatively titled The Barry Manilow Special) broadcast by ABC; Manilow specials were subsequently aired by the network every year for the following three years. The composer's streak of chart-topping singles continued up until the onset of the 1980s, attaining a total of 25 consecutive top 10 songs. A world tour staged between 1981 and 1982 broke attendance records in multiple countries, including five sold-out evenings at the Albert Hall; a second tour undertaken from '82 to '83 met with similar success. A change in his career was becoming evident at this point, however, and while he continued to draw large audiences at his concerts, his status with the record-buying public began to wane. Manilow responded by switching over to the big band genre in 1984, starting with the jazz standard collection 2:00 A.M. Paradise Café, recorded with veteran performers such as Mel Tormé, Sarah Vaughan and Gerry Mulligan. He continued on in this vein into the 1990s with the albums Swing Street (1987), Because It's Christmas (1990), Showstoppers (1991), Singin' With the Big Bands (1994) and Manilow Sings Sinatra (1998). In the 1990s Manilow continued to stage elaborate world tours, the content of which usually combined his interest in jazz and Broadway standards with the popular singles from his '70s heyday. A musical based on the latter material, Copacabana: The Musical, began to tour around the US and UK in 1994; a second musical, Harmony, followed in 1999, based on the struggle of the German male vocal group The Comedian Harmonists during the Nazi rise to power. Two ventures into film scoring were also made with the children's films Thumbelina (1994) and The Pebble and the Penguin (1995). The composer ushered in the 00s with a pair of Nashville-staged television specials -- one enlisting an extensive roster of country performers interpreting his songs, and the second featuring his own big band augmented by a choir. The critically well-received studio effort Here at the Mayflower surfaced in 2001, and a return to mass consciousness in the worst possible way was accomplished in 2004 through an appearance as a guest judge on the series American Idol. For a time the Arista label falsely claimed Manilow was born in 1946. Manilow appears as a senior in the 1961 yearbook for Eastern District High School, which would make him an improbable 15-year-old graduate should his birth year actually be 1946. The Tony Danza Show broadcast on 8 October 2004 produced a physical copy of this yearbook in an attempt to trap Manilow into admitting his real age. See also Patricia Butler, Barry Manilow: The Biography (2002), giving both the 1943 and 1961 dates. Father: Harold Pincus Mother: Edna Manilow Father: Willie Murphy (stepfather) Wife: Susan Deixler (m. 1964, div. 1965) Boyfriend: Garry Kief (Manilow's manager, a couple since the 1980s) High School: Eastern District High School, Brooklyn, NY (1961) Conservatory: Juilliard School of Music Bette Midler Barry Manilow Biden for President Gephardt for President Hagelin 2000 Hillary Clinton for President Mike Dukakis for President 1988 Natural Law Party of the United States Obama for America Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign Committee Searchlight Leadership Fund Grammy Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male (for Copacabana (At The Copa)) (1978) Hollywood Walk of Fame 6233 Hollywood Blvd Kentucky Colonel Songwriters Hall of Fame Tony 1977 Laser Eye Surgery FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR Sound City (31-Jan-2013) · Himself Unconditional Love (23-Aug-2002) · Himself Copacabana (3-Dec-1985) Official Website: http://www.manilow.com/ Author of books: Sweet Life: Adventures on the Way to Paradise (1987, memoir) Do you know something we don't? 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Form meets Function Performance wear that is thoughtfully designed for on and off the course. Whether you’re teeing off at dawn or putting under the afternoon sun, NOBULL Golf products blend technical excellence with a modern aesthetic. They won’t shave strokes off your score (that’s all you) but they will perform all day. The teams are set. the time is now. USA GORE-TEX Ripstop Golf Shoes The limited edition USA GORE-TEX Ripstop Golf Shoe celebrates the group effort needed to bring home the cup. Decked in red, white, and blue, the breathable, 100% waterproof membrane shields your feet from the elements, so you can stay focused on your game.
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Make the most of these extraordinary times and gain a nationally-recognised qualification. A short online course is a significant first step to improving your skills and achieving your career goals. - Industry-led course, with an emphasis on employability and entrepreneurship - Extensive state-of-the-art recording studios - Taught by music industry practitioners - Course includes live projects and work placements - Professional-standard theatre on campus - Video tour of our facilities - a relevant A-Level - or Level 3 Extended Diploma - related academic or work experience - the quality of the personal statement - Session work (recording and/or live performance) - Recording and publishing original creative material - Media composition - Teaching (peripatetic instrumental tuition and/or classroom teaching) - Music business and event management - practical and creative studio-based workshops - small group study - self-directed study - study trips - presentations (of practical work) - research proposal - written assignments *FREE* Online short courses The applicable fees for this course, including any available discounts, will be listed in the information above. How to apply Once you have created an account, you can easily apply to your chosen course and track the status of your application at any time. HOW THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORKS Set Up Your Account You’ll be prompted to create an account which will allow you to log in to our Application Tracker website whenever you wish. This will provide you with important information and you can also track the progress of your application. Complete each step of the application form and then submit your completed form. We’ll let you know when we’ve safely received it with an acknowledgement email. Application Review Meeting Before offering you a place at college, we’ll meet with you (either in person, by telephone or online). We’ll send you a link to our booking page where you can select a time that’s convenient for you. Accept Your Place Offers will be sent to you via the email address you have provided. The offer will be conditional, based on predicted GCSE grades. You’ll need to accept your offer within 14 days to secure your place. Once you receive your GCSE results, you’ll need to get in touch with the college to inform us of them and start your enrolment process.
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Identify country flags using AI Below is a free classifier to identify country flags. Just upload your image, and our AI will predict which country it is - in just seconds. Close-up images work the best (Drag & drop one of the images to test it out) How this classifier works To start, upload your image. Our AI tool will then predict which country it is. This pretrained image model uses a Nyckel-created dataset and is built with 2000 samples across 195 labels, including Canada, Nigeria, Poland, and 192 more. We'll also show a confidence score (the higher the number, the more confident the AI model is of which country it is). Whether you’re a tech-minded ambassador, just curious, or building country flags detection into your application, we hope our classifier proves helpful. Need to identify country flags at scale? Get API or Zapier access to this classifier for free. It's perfect for: - Educational Platforms: It helps in categorizing various country flags for educational apps and websites, making learning about geography more interactive. - Event Organizers: It streamlines the process of sorting and displaying flags for international events, ensuring accurate representation of participating countries. - Travel & Tourism Websites: It enhances user experience by identifying country flags, helping travelers to explore country-specific information and travel advisories. - Online Retailers: It aids online stores in customizing product listings and promotions based on the country flag associated with the shopperÕs location. - News & Media Outlets: It allows for the quick identification of country flags in news stories, facilitating accurate and contextually relevant reporting. - Government & Diplomatic Services: It supports government websites and applications in automatically categorizing content and communications based on country flags. - Mobile Apps: It enables mobile applications to offer personalized content and services by recognizing the userÕs national flag, enriching user engagement.
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In the state of California, theft (or “larceny”) is defined as illegally taking another person’s money or property. Depending on the nature and value of the stolen property, a theft in California will be charged as a “petty” theft or larceny or as a “grand” theft or larceny. What’s the distinction? And what distinguishes theft from robbery or burglary? What are the penalties for theft in California? How can a criminal defense law firm help? And where can you turn if you are charged – rightly or wrongly – with committing a theft in this state? HOW ARE ROBBERY, THEFT, AND BURGLARY DISTINCT? Theft, robbery, and burglary refer to three different crimes in California, although a conviction for any of these charges could put a defendant behind bars. In a general sense, robbery involves force or the threat of force, while burglary involves sneaking or breaking into a building or vehicle. Robbery and burglary each add an additional element to the basic crime of theft. WHAT IS PETTY THEFT IN CALIFORNIA? How is petty theft defined by state law? Taking another person’s cash or property valued at under $950 is petty theft in California. Petty theft is a misdemeanor. Many of the petty theft crimes in southern California are shoplifting incidents. The maximum penalty for a first petty theft conviction is six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. A second petty theft charge is considered much more serious, and at a prosecutor’s discretion, a second charge may be filed as a felony (“Petty theft with a prior”). WHAT IS GRAND THEFT IN CALIFORNIA? Grand theft in California is the theft of cash or property valued above $950. A California prosecutor may elect to charge grand theft as either a felony or a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor grand theft conviction can send a defendant to jail for a year. If the grand theft is charged as a felony, a conviction is punishable with a three-year sentence to a California state prison. Before the voters approved Proposition 47 in 2014, all firearm and vehicle thefts in California were considered grand thefts, but since 2014, grand theft is charged in these cases only if the firearm or vehicle in question is valued at or above $950. IF YOU ARE ACCUSED OF THEFT, WHERE CAN YOU TURN FOR HELP? If you are charged with any theft in southern California, it is imperative for you to be advised and represented by an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney. You’ll need to reach out to that DUI attorney at your very first opportunity after you’ve been arrested. Many of the people accused of petty theft in California – and especially many of those charged with shoplifting – are in fact innocent. Anyone can get distracted or confused, walk out of a store with an item, and forget to pay. You could even be accused of shoplifting an item that is in fact already your own property. If you had no intention of shoplifting, and the item was immediately returned, a good defense lawyer may be able to have the petty theft charge dismissed. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JOYRIDING AND GRAND THEFT AUTO? When it comes to the theft of a motor vehicle in California, it’s not only the vehicle’s value that determines the charge, but it’s also the intention of the thief. California law makes a distinction between grand theft auto and joyriding. When a thief intends to deprive a vehicle’s owner permanently – and perhaps sell the vehicle or vehicle parts – if the vehicle is valued at or above $950, the charge is grand theft auto. But when a car thief does not necessarily intend to deprive an owner permanently of a vehicle, the charge is joyriding. While both charges are in fact “wobblers” – meaning that a prosecutor has the discretion to file either charge as a felony or as a misdemeanor – the reality is that joyriding almost always triggers a misdemeanor charge, while grand theft auto will almost certainly be a felony charge. WHAT IS THE LAW REGARDING THE POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY? The possession of stolen property is another “wobbler” charge in California. A conviction for the felony possession of stolen property can put a defendant in a California prison for three years and generate a $10,000 fine. A conviction for the misdemeanor possession of stolen property can put a defendant in jail for a year and trigger a $1,000 fine. What can happen if someone is charged with one of these theft crimes in California, and that person is innocent? It happens far too frequently in our state. HOW CAN YOU FIGHT A CRIMINAL THEFT CHARGE? If you legitimately believed that an item of property was yours when you took it, and you can prove it, you’ll probably be acquitted of a theft charge, or the charge may be dismissed. You may have been misidentified as a shoplifter or thief. And sometimes, theft stories are entirely fabricated. Just because you’ve been charged with theft, it doesn’t mean that you’re guilty or that you’ll be convicted. “Don’t steal” seems like a very simple rule, but in California, as you’ve just learned, the laws governing robbery, burglary, and theft are complicated and sometimes quite confusing. WHAT ARE THE FOUR WAYS THEFT IS CHARGED IN CALIFORNIA? Along with the various robbery, burglary, and fraud charges available to prosecutors, even simple theft in California can be charged in four different ways: 1. Petty theft 2. Petty theft with a prior 3. Misdemeanor grand theft 4. Felony grand theft If you are charged with any crime of theft in southern California – including embezzlement, fraud, or identity theft – you must arrange at once to be represented by a skilled criminal defense attorney. HOW CAN A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY HELP? Your defense lawyer will protect your rights, explain your options, and advocate aggressively for the dismissal of charges or for your acquittal. In theft cases where the evidence is conclusive, and a conviction is certain, your defense attorney may be able to negotiate an acceptable plea deal or arrange for reduced or alternative sentencing. A conviction for theft has consequences beyond jail time and a fine. You’ll have a permanent criminal record, and employers are particularly reticent to hire – or to keep – anyone with a recent theft conviction. As mentioned previously, wrongful theft accusations are not uncommon in the state of California. If you are charged with any kind of theft in this state, exercise your right to consult an attorney, and do it at once.
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Temporary exhibition of members of the Association of Applied Art MV e. V. and guests. Directly in the Old Port of Wismar, in the impressive listed Thormann Speicher, craft, art and design can be experienced from May to mid-October. Members of the Association of Applied Art MV e. V. and guests use the charming setting of the oldest and already renovated warehouse of the harbor peninsula for a temporary producer gallery. On 250m2, 15 to 20 professionally working creatives present their latest works and are happy to enter into dialogue with visitors. May - Oct. 2: Wed-Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Scrap metal recycler fined more than $80K after worker injured while unloading trailer in Hamilton June 14, 2023 American Iron & Metal, a Montreal-based company that recycles scrap metal, has been fined a total of $81,250 by an Ontario court after a worker was injured at its Hamilton facility. On Dec. 10, 2021, a driver employed by American Iron & Metal Company Inc. was transferring loads of scrap metal to a shredding pile at the company’s scrap metal yard using a 40-foot dump trailer. The driver was unloading the dump trailer from behind. After opening one of the rear doors, the driver opened the other rear door part way. The driver then moved to the inside of the door to open it the rest of the way. While the driver was inside the door, part of the load began to fall from the trailer, injuring the driver. The driver had been employed by the company since 2020 but had only recently started driving and unloading the dump trailer and was still being trained on the company’s procedures for its use. The company’s procedure for opening and unloading trailer rear doors is for the driver to stand outside the trailer door and use it to shield themselves from scrap metal that may fall when the door is opened. Information, instruction and supervision on this procedure had not yet been provided to the worker at the time of the incident. American Iron & Metal Company Inc. violated Section 25(2)(a) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act by failing to provide information, instruction and supervision to a worker on the safe procedure for unloading the 40-foot dump trailer. Following a guilty plea in the Provincial Offences Court in Hamilton, Ontario, the company was fined $65,000. The court also imposed a 25 per cent victim fine surcharge as required by the Provincial Offences Act. The surcharge is credited to a special provincial government fund to assist victims of crime.
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A slab foundation is constructed of concrete and fits over the footings which are also made of concrete. The footings are anchored to the slab with reinforced steel bars. The slab foundation provides support for your home. If the construction of the slab is not done properly, there can be soil movement under the slab along with water leaks under the slab. This may mean that your home needs foundation slab repair. Some of the causes of water leaks under the slab are: - Cracked water pipes under the slab - Root intrusion - Expansion and contraction of the soil - Improper drainage of water away from the home - Lack of gutters Leaks under a slab foundation can cause water to get into your home. It can also cause the soil to heave in the affected area, causing structural damage throughout the home. Some of the damage includes: - Ceiling cracks - Wall cracks - Sloping floors - Doors and windows will stick - Bowing or leaning walls If you suspect a water leak under your slab, it is important to have a professional come in and inspect your slab foundation. The experts at Pierman Foundation Repair Services will come and give you a free inspection and offer you the best repair solution to fit your needs. Foundation Slab Repair Solutions If we find that you are in need of foundation slab repair, Pierman Foundation Repair Services offers hydraulic lift slab piers. These steel slab piers are driven into the ground to load-bearing soil and the steel slab piers use the weight of the slab and surrounding structure to resist the force of the pier. These steel slab piers are installed using a grid pattern with spacing no greater than five feet apart. After they are installed, the load of the slab is transferred across the piers by activating the hydraulic rams with a manifold lift system. We use steel slab piers that are manufactured by Earth Contact Products (ECP), the best in the industry. They are an end-bearing pier that do not rely on skin friction to produce support. If you are concerned about water leaks under your foundation slab, let the professionals at Pierman Foundation Repair Services inspect your slab foundation and get it repaired before further structural damage occurs.
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October 4 - 7, 2024 The People and Parrots of Guatemala: A Pilgrimage Centered in History Guatemala is a land of towering and active volcanoes, Mayan ruins, parrots, and a thriving indigenous culture. On this pilgrimage, you be able to experience all of this, as well as learn about the people and parrots of this region. Rev. Dr. LoraKim Joyner has been doing parrot conservation in this area for over 37 years and has written a memoir about her initial years there during the Guatemala Civil War, called “Conservation in Time of War.” (link to Amazon). She will share what she has learned about this land and parrot conservation, as will the people you will meet along the way. Unlike our Parrot Pilgrimage in Nicaragua, which entails walking in a rural setting, here we will move by vehicle to various locations through cities, towns, rural landscapes, and intense agriculture to connect to and understand the parrots and people of the South Coast of Guatemala. At each spot we will walk and observe parrots and learn about their history, but unfortunately there aren’t many parrots left. When LoraKim worked here in the 1990’s there were probably over 50,000 yellow-naped amazons, but now only 400-500 remain. However, we will get to see them, for the pilgrimage will visit two of our conservation sites where the biggest group of parrots fly, nest, and roost. Also, along the way Rev. Dr. Joyner will facilitate reflection and discussion times, with an emphasis on spiritual health, connecting to nature, and joyful action and advocacy in the world. We imagine this as a time for healing, as we move through shared mourning, and a lot of celebration! COLORES and ARCAS will be hosting this event along with One Earth Conservation (OEC). We will begin our journey in Antigua, a colonial city nestled within volcanic vistas. We will see Pacific parakeets here and a lot of history of colonial and indigenous peoples in Guatemala. Please plan on arriving the night before. On our second day, we will drive along the line of volcanoes, headed west to Tak’Alik where we will tour the grounds while learning about the Olmec and Mayan peoples, and also see yellow-naped and white-fronted parrots in the evening. This is one of the prime conservation areas for COLORES, which is a consortium of conservationists led by One Earth Conservation and ARCAS. On the third day, we will land at Tarrales Natural Reserve in Suchitepequez at the foot of the towering Atitlan volcano. This, too, is a prime area for our wild yellow-naped amazon conservation work. Here we can see all five species of parrots found on the Pacific coast of Guatemala. On our final day we will say goodbye after looking for birds and enjoying a closing lunch. People might want to continue to other many wonderful sites in Guatemala, including El Peten, where Mayan ruins abound and where conservation efforts concentrate on the scarlet macaw. You might choose instead to visit Panachel at Lake Atitlan nearby. OEC can help you make these arrangements. All travel and related costs will be paid for individually by each participant. We ask for an additional $200 that will help offset the costs of the van that will carry us, pay for staff time, and donate to the conservation efforts of the project. You can come for only for a day or two but we hope you will stay with us the whole time. Contact us at [email protected] and we can provide more information, logistics, and lodging arrangements. You can also read about previous pilgrimages in Nicaragua at these links: You can also read about previous pilgrimages at these links: We hope you will join us, for yourself, for life! To express your interest and reserve you spot, write us at [email protected] Interested in joining us? Be in touch!
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On Feet Nation In the ever-evolving landscape of wellness and alternative medicine, CBD has emerged as a prominent contender, offering a plethora of potential benefits. Among the myriad forms in which CBD is available, tinctures stand out as a versatile and effective method of consumption. Let's delve into the world of cbd tinctures and explore their profound impact on holistic health.… Continue1 | | 2 | | 3 | | 4 | | QuickBooks company files are essential for the software to run efficiently and give the desired output to users. QuickBooks Error 6209 might sometimes stop users from opening the data file or restoring its backup copy. In case your QB also displays this error message, give this blog a read to find the causes of this issue and the actions you can take to prevent its reoccurrence on your system. Get troubleshooting assistance to rectify the error by approaching our QB support team at 1-855-856-0042.
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Volunteer with ONG Volunteers are what make Our Next Generation possible! Our volunteers give selflessly of their most precious resource – their time – to help make a difference in a child’s life. Ways to Volunteer Literacy Enrichment Aid: For volunteers who would like to gain “classroom” experience, our Literacy Enrichment Aids help our staff deliver fun and engaging literacy activities in a small group setting. Volunteers must be available at least two days a week from 3:30 – 6:00pm. High School Connection: We are always looking for volunteer Guest Speakers to present on interesting topics, teach life skills, or provide career readiness training at our teen center. This can be a one-time or ongoing commitment! Play Buddy: Volunteers lead outdoor games and activities with students as they arrive from school, between 2:30 and 3:30pm. Additional Opportunities: We also rely on volunteers to chaperone field trips, read to our elementary students, help with special events and projects, and distribute after school snacks and meals. *****Please note that due to their work with children, federal law mandates that all volunteers must pass a criminal background check.***
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Lankan youth dies in Surrey after being hit by cricket ball A British Tamil League cricketer has died after being struck in the chest by a ball during a club match in Surrey. Bavalan Pathmanathan was struck while playing for the Manipay Parish Sports Club in a division three match at Long Ditton recreation ground on Sunday evening. The 24-year-old was given CPR at the scene, a South East Ambulance Service spokesman said, before being transferred to Kingston Hospital in a “life-threatening condition”. He later died in hospital. Pathmanathan’s club expressed “total shock by his death at this young age”. Surrey chief executive Richard Gould said: “Everyone at the club has been deeply saddened to learn of Bavalan’s death and would like to extend their sympathies to his family, friends and everyone who knew him from within the community of cricket.” According to the British Tamil Cricket League’s website, Pathmanabhan was a former student of Hartley College in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The league extended its “deepest condolences to Bavalan’s family and friends”. Pathmanabhan’s death follows that of Australian test batsman Phillip Hughes, 25, who died after being struck by a bouncer during a domestic match in Sydney in November. A few days later, an Israeli umpire was killed when he was struck by the ball during a league game. Pathmanabhan’s passing has renewed calls for player safety to become a bigger priority. (The Huffington Post) Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka - Kristalina Georgieva selected for second term as IMF’s Managing Director April 13, 2024 - Sri Lanka Police to reward officers Rs. 5,000 for each drunk driver apprehended April 12, 2024 - Sri Lanka Navy intercepts two fishing trawlers carrying 200 kg of narcotics April 12, 2024 - Chicken Prices spike at Economic Centres in Sri Lanka April 12, 2024 - SLTB reports Rs. 25 million daily revenue boost from New Year special bus service April 12, 2024
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Donating Your Old Car to Charity Want to get rid of an old vehicle? How about donating it for a good cause instead of selling it? There are many charitable organizations across the globe, which accept vehicles as donations. While some organizations use these second-hand cars for picking up the elderly for doctor appointments, transporting food to the differently-abled and other charitable purposes, others auction them, using the proceeds to fulfill the needs of the underprivileged. Not just cars, you could even donate two-wheelers, vans, jeeps, mini-buses and other vehicles. Reasons Why You Should Donate a Car to Charity: As well as being an incredibly rewarding experience, car donations also result in tax deductions in most countries. You will just need the written receipt of your donation. Check with your local government agency what type of tax rules are applicable in your area. You can also donate car to charity instead of going through the hassle of finding potential buyers, fixing a fair price, negotiating etc. Determining The Value of Your Vehicle: Firstly, you should be aware that you won’t be given cash for your donation, but only tax deductions. The sale price of your car would be the biggest factor to calculate the estimate deductions. There are many used car guides available locally where you could determine a rough estimate of your vehicle. The value would but decrease if your vehicle is not functioning properly. Donating Wrecked Cars and Vehicles Without a Title: No matter what condition your car is in, you can still donate it. With proper research, you will find a list of charities that accept accident-damaged and wrecked cars. Though many charities refuse vehicles without titles, you can still find a couple of organizations that could help. As the registered owner of the vehicle, you will just need to sign a few papers. Also, you should ensure that the car is lien-free. Finding The Right Organization: You will come across countless charities in your local area, But you need to ensure that the one you’re donating to is a reputable one. Do a little bit of research and ensure that the one you’re choosing qualifies to receive tax deductible contributions. It is better to opt for a charity which doesn’t involve middlemen. Since the rules vary from country to country, it is important to ask the charity for a written acknowledgment and other necessary documentation of the donation. A Few Tips To Keep in Mind: Many charities will pick your vehicle from your doorstep for free. But you should keep in mind that sometimes the cost of towing the vehicle is deducted from the estimated value. You can check this with your charity in advance, and if they charge for towing, you could drive in your vehicle yourself. You need to keep all the information related to your vehicle ready. You can even take pictures of your car before donating it. For your reference, you can ask the concerned charity how they’ll be using the vehicle.
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Mike Hesson & Daren Sammy are coaches in PSL 2024 and Pakistan Cricket Board wants to complete the hiring process by PAK vs NZ series. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has launched their search for coaches once again. With Mohsin Naqvi taking charge of the PCB, Pakistan are once again eying foreign coaches. This time, former Royal Challengers Bangalore director Mike Hesson is one of the favorites besides former West Indies captain Daren Sammy. PCB and Mickey Arthur parted ways after disappointing World Cup campaign with Mohammad Hafeez coming in as the team director for Australia-New Zealand tour. However, that arrangement did not last long either. Hence, PCB are looking abroad once more. Currently, both Mike Hesson & Daren Sammy are in Pakistan for PSL 2024. Hesson is the head coach of Islamabad United while Sammy is with Peshawar Zalmi. Sir Viv Richards as mentor? As per the Cricket Pakistan report, PCB is also mulling an option to involve Sir Viv Richards. PCB wants to offer the mentorship role to Richards. With New Zealand touring Pakistan next month for a five-match T20 series, PCB is in a hurry to rope in a coach by then, New Zealand will arrive in Pakistan on April 14 with the first T20I set to be played on April 18.
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Digital Analytics Manager Digital Analytics Manager Online Retailer / Ecommerce London (2 days per week) £60,000 + bonus, benefits & incentives This is an excellent opportunity to working for global retail brand who have transformed themselves into an ecommerce powerhouse, specialising in a wide range of retail product categories from fashion, beauty, home, tech and more! The business boast an incredible success story and have grown from strength to strength in the past couple of years and are now investing heavily into upgrading their retail data function. This role is to come in as an analytics and insights expert to take a lead role and support the Head of Analytics in leveraging vast amounts of data on marketing, sales and retail business data to facilitate company growth. - Work for a famed online retail business who have made huge strides in their digital transformation - Lead on digital analytics and deliver tangible change to a global business - Build & lead the digital analytics team - Based London with plenty of flexible working (typically 2 days per week) - Leads analytics initiatives across digital platforms for the UK business - Drive the adoption of the latest digital tools and technology - Lead the strategy of digital analytics and provide the business with holistic picture of digital performance - Provide recommendations on customer behaviour analysis to help drive sales and feed into the wider commercial team - Manage the digital analytics team and scale it further - Partner with wider commerce leaders to optimise planning and execution for omnichannel strategy - 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a fast-paced ecommerce environment - Advanced computer and analysis skills (SQL, Python, R) and visualisation software experience (pref Tableau) - Strong experience of on-site and digital analytics tools – ideally Adobe Analytics but GA also considered - Previous people management or team lead experience - Strong communication and influencing skills You can apply for this role now by sending us your CV or by calling us now! Manager – Data, Analytics & Insights Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job opportunities across digital so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. You can see more of my current vacancies by looking at?my profile here Sphere Digital Recruitment currently have a variety of job opportunities across digital so feel free to get in touch with us to find out how we can help you. Please take a look at our website. Sphere is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation, and any other protected status as required by applicable law. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let us know.
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When you cross-breed a dog, you end up with countless possibilities of what it could look like. A mix between a Cocker Spaniel and Poodle, or Cockapoo, may resemble one of its parents more than the other. Starting as puppies, you can learn how to tell what a Cockapoo will look like. Analyzing their coat and features will show if they will lean more towards a Cocker Spaniel or Poodle in appearance. What Do Cockapoos Look Like? Since a Cockapoo is a cross-bred dog, it does not have one standard appearance. Nevertheless, Cockapoos have many features in common because most of their differences stem from their coloring and size. They come in three sizes, measured by their adult height to the top of their shoulders while standing. - Toy – 10” or shorter and under 12 pounds - Mini – between 11” and 14” and 12 to 20 pounds - Standard – 15” or taller and over 20 pounds, usually no more than 24 Cockapoos can have multiple colors and patterns in their coats as well. The standard colors include apricot, black, buff, chocolate, cream, red, and white. Also, many of them have white markings on their colored coats. Some patterns include: - Merle – light base color swirled with a darker one - Parti – one white and one other solid color - Phantom – black body with brown eyebrows, legs, sideburns, and under-tail - Roan – white patches and hairs interspersed with the base color - Sable – black or dark brown as puppies, which lightens to a brown, gold, red, silver, or tan color with darker spots on the ears and face Usually, the chocolate dogs have brown eye rims, noses, and lips with amber eyes and dark nails. Black, buff, cream, and white dogs usually have black eye rims, noses, lips, nails, and eyes. Apricot dogs usually have liver noses. These dogs often have dense coats that can be flat, wavy, or tightly curled in texture. Also, they can have docked or undocked tails. The Cockapoo’s ears lie close to their head, beginning around the eyes and hanging below eye level. Cockapoos have large, dark brown eyes and black noses. They do not shed much because Poodles are hypoallergenic. How much they shed depends on if their genes come more from the Poodle or Cocker Spaniel side or if one of their parents was not a pure breed. For the most part, you can consider a Cockapoo hypoallergenic. When viewed from the front, most Cockapoos have sharp and square shoulders that let them move forward easily. Their front legs are straight, parallel, and close to the body. Their rear legs are parallel with angled stifles and defined thighs. Cockapoo necks taper to join the head and arch slightly, and they have a level topline that slopes slightly near their rear end. Their body’s length from chest to butt is about the same as their height, though it can be a little longer. They have broad and deep chests as well. How to Tell What a Cockapoo Will Look Like as an Adult? You can tell what a Cockapoo puppy will look like as an adult based on its coat. Young puppies’ coats range from wavy to tight curls, and they can have different lengths. If your pup has a tightly curled coat, they will generally stay curly throughout their lives. These dogs inherit more from the Poodle side, and they will need more grooming than their straighter-coated companions. However, a wavy-coated puppy may experience a change in its coat over time. As the puppy grows, its coats develop and change. As a result, some of the straightest hairs could end up curly after maturity. Some Cockapoos even experience coat changes at two years old! Usually, the dog’s coat does not become straighter with time. Those with shaggy coats may develop more waves with time, and smooth puppies often end up shaggy. As far as height goes, you can see if a part of them looks disproportionately large. For instance, my dog had longer legs for a while until her body grew to catch up with them. You can also perform this calculation for a rough estimate: multiply the shoulder height at six months by 100 and divide it by 75. Also, average-sized dogs like Cockapoos reach their adult size at around 12 months. They weigh about twice their 4-month weight at this point. In terms of coloring, Cockapoo coats usually do not change with time. The exception is solid dark brown or black dogs, as these often lighten with time and get a sable coat. Here are some other ways you can guess what your Cockapoo will look like. Investigate Their Pedigree You may be able to get some information about their appearance by investigating your Cockapoo’s pedigree. Reach out to the breeder and ask about the parent dogs. Seeing a picture of your puppy’s mom and dad will show their potential coloring, coat, and features. The breeder will also have information about caring for the parent dogs, which could apply to yours. If they have other dogs from the same couple, you could see an approximation of how your dog will look. Those with toy or miniature Poodle parents usually end up small in size. Some breeders have standard Poodles, resulting in a taller dog. Doggy DNA Test Another way to determine your dog’s appearance is through a DNA test. DNA is in every animal, and it controls what makes each breed different from the others. It also signifies the differences in individual dogs. All animals carry two copies of each gene, one from their father and the other from the mother. However, the prominent genes do not split 50/50, so your dog may resemble a Cocker Spaniel or Poodle more. A DNA test will show you the percent breakdown of your dog’s genetic makeup. For example, it may say your Cockapoo is 63% Poodle and 27% Cocker Spaniel. Most DNA testing kits claim to be 90%-95% accurate, but you should research the particular one you use to see how valid the results are. Learning their genetic makeup can give you an idea of what they will look like. A higher Cocker Spaniel percentage may indicate a shaggier coat, while more Poodle means more curls. Their DNA also determines their facial and body features. Bing offers a visual search service to determine your dog’s breed. You paste an image into the search engine, and it will show you the breed it looks like. If the results show either Poodle or Cocker Spaniel and not the other, your dog will probably resemble the stated one more. Nevertheless, their looks do change with time. A Cockapoo that looks like a Poodle as a puppy may develop more Cocker Spaniel traits as they age. In a Nutshell While Cockapoos do share some features in common, these dogs can look drastically different from one another. By analyzing their coat and features, you can guess what your puppy will look like as an adult. 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The secret family recipe that started it all nearly 100 years ago – the O.G. (or O.P. – original pickle – as it were). Just the right blend of sweet and spicy, garlic and dill –Wickles Originals are like no other pickles you’ve had before. 16 oz. RETURN & REFUND POLICY 100% Happiness Guarantee! If you're not happy with your order, contact us and we'll make it right. We do not refund and we are unable to accept product returns due to the nature of our business. Please send an email to us using our contact form. We will respond to all emails in the order they are received and within 24 business hours (Monday to Friday, 9a to 6p ET). Any reports of damage, should be accompanied by photo of the issue. All issues must be reported to us within 30 days of shipment.
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Creating Magic Vacations with Cheri At Creating Magic Vacations with Cheri, I understand that planning the perfect getaway can be overwhelming. That's why I am dedicated to providing you with personalized service every step of the way. My expertise extends beyond Disney and cruising, encompassing a wide range of land vacation options. I have the knowledge and resources to create a customized itinerary that suits your preferences and budget. Other than taking vacations myself, there is no greater joy than helping others plan theirs, I absolutely love it. Planning a vacation should be as enjoyable as the journey itself. I strive to make the process as seamless and stress-free as possible. From the initial consultation to the final farewell, I am with you every step of the way, providing expert guidance, insider tips, and unparalleled customer service.
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I probably get a little too excited about cleaning products, but the right cleaning products can make cleaning your home so much easier (and much more exciting). This list of cleaning tools has simplified and streamlined my cleaning routines. The Cleaning Products Every Home Needs The Wonder Mop is my all-time favorite mop. I love the fact that you can wash the head in the washing machine, and you can buy replacement heads so you don’t have to replace the entire mop every time the head gets worn. Vinegar truly is the ultimate cleaning product. It has antibacterial properties and it’s not a harsh chemical. Best of all, it’s cheap! You can buy it online, but this is one product that I buy in my local grocery store. The “regular” vinegar is all you need to get a deep clean. Heinz sells a “cleaning vinegar” with 6% acidity, but I just buy the store brand vinegar (5% acidity) and use less water in my cleaning solution. Words of wisdom: don’t use vinegar on natural stone, like granite counters. Dawn dish soap I love the “blue” Dawn dish soap to clean just about everything. It’s a great stain remover and it’s also a powerful cleaning product. My favorite way to use it is to mix it with vinegar to make a bathroom cleaner. It’s magic in a bottle! 😉 Streak-Free Microfiber Cloths These microfiber cloths are amazing! My mom found some at a flea market and bought me one, and I’ve been hooked ever since. You can easily wash windows and mirrors with only these cloths – no Windex needed. They do a great job and don’t leave streaks (something I could never manage to accomplish when I used Windex and a paper towel). The best part? These microfiber cloths are reusable. You can even wash them in the washing machine (I put mine in a lingerie bag so that they don’t get damaged). Bissell Brush Sweeper This takes me back to my waitressing days in high school, but the Bissell Brush Sweeper is a handy tool to have for quick cleanups. My mom just bought one, and I love cleaning up after my kids at her house! 😉 She promised to get me one for my birthday (is it sad that I get excited about receiving cleaning products as birthday presents?!?). The Bissell does a great job on both floors and carpets. It’s perfect for a quick cleanup after dinner. It’s also light enough that the kids can use it. We have a Kirby vacuum, which I love, but wouldn’t recommend to a friend (I bought it from a door-to-door salesman a week after I had my first child, and let’s just suffice it to say that his high-pressure sales tactics worked on me in my super hormonal state). The Kirby has all the bells and whistles (a shampooer, attachments to vacuum everything from the bed to the walls, and even an attachment to buff the floor), but it’s SO heavy. It was also really expensive, and I had a hard time justifying the cost, especially considering that I had to worry about paying for a new baby. That said, the Kirby is an excellent vacuum that is practically unbreakable, but I’m jaded from the salesman. 😉 We also use a Roomba (I “borrowed” my grandma’s) for quick cleanups at the end of the day. Roombas can also be expensive, but considering that my grandma’s is almost 12 years old, they’re clearly well made. The only catch is that my toddler has a love-hate relationship with it. I would be lost without some of these cleaning products! Are there any products that you can’t live without?
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How much radiation does a TV emit? Since many of us spend a lot of time watching television, electromagnetic radiation from televisions is a cause for concern. So how much radiation does a TV emit? We are exposed to a small amount of EMF radiation from our television on a daily basis. The amount of EMF radiation emitted largely depends on the screen size, type of TV, screen brightness and resolution. Older versions of televisions using CRT (cathode ray tube) emit a little more radiation than the latest flat screen televisions (LED), which emit less radiation. Televisions have many components that usually contribute to the amount of EMF radiation emitted. Also, there are different types of radiation that you can be exposed to while watching your favorite television show. To find out how much radiation is emitted, you can use an EMF meter to measure the electromagnetic radiation next to your TV when it is off and the TV is on. Common radiation emitted by different types of televisions includes radio frequency, magnetic, and electrical radiation. By measuring the specific amount and type of radiation emitted by your TV, you can find suitable ways to reduce the risk of exposure. For personal protection from radiation, click here. Do Flat Screen TV Give Off Radiation? Flat screen TVs or Liquid crystal displays (LCD) use fluorescence technology and are powered by CCFL (cold cathode fluorescent lamps). Fluorescent light from these displays is extremely dangerous. Therefore, you should stay away from the screen of these televisions to decrease your exposure. Also, the circuit board emits a small amount of radiation. Do Smart TVs Emit Radiation? Smart TVs emit a lot of radiation compared to other TV types. They give off ELF (extremely low frequency) radiation continuously. Smart TVs emit both radio frequencies and Bluetooth radiation. Smart televisions are equipped with an operating system and a wireless receiver that allows the television to connect to the Internet. The TV connects to a wireless router to transfer data. In this way, you can access channels like Hulu, Netflix, and others. The TV searches for connections to the wireless router constantly. As a result, it gives off Bluetooth radiation and RF radiation. Connecting your Smart Television to an Ethernet network rather than connecting to a wireless system or WiFi router does not guarantee that the amount of radiation emitted will be reduced. The Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functions are by default always on and emit electromagnetic radiation, even when you are not using them. Can TV Give You Cancer? Men are at higher risk of developing colon cancer if they watch television for over 4 hours a day, a new study finds. Previous studies have shown that increased physical activity can reduce the risk of colon cancer. However, a team of researchers studied the consistency of this relationship in an extensive study of over 430,000 people. They discovered that sedentary behaviors, such as excessive television and computer use, were linked to a 35% increased risk of colon cancer in men, but not in women. However, it is important to realize that the association doesn’t necessarily mean a causal link in this case. This study did not show that watching television increased the risk of colon cancer. The time you spend watching television has been shown to be related to your risk of colon cancer. Does Computer Screen Emit Radiation? All computers create – and therefore emit EMFs, which are a source of EMF radiation no matter how small. In the early days of personal computers, most people used CRT (cathode ray tube) monitors. Bulky, square monitors once filled office desks, though most have now been replaced by sleeker, slimmer, and healthier LCD monitors. Besides, all laptops use LCD screens and LCD screens aren’t EMF radiation-free. However, studies have shown that they give off lower EMF radiation than CRT screens. Keeping distance from your TV, whether a Smart TV or an older style TV, will reduce exposure to radio frequency, Bluetooth radiation and other EMF radiation emitted by the TV. Smart TV sets emit more radiation than other types of TVs. Therefore, before buying any TV, always consider the amount of radiation you may be exposed to. The size of the TV and brightness of the screen also contribute to the level of radiation emitted. Children are more vulnerable to the amount of radiation emitted since their brain is not fully developed. Therefore, ensure you limit the amount of hours they spend on the screen playing games or watching cartoons and other shows. Ensure they stay far away from the TV screen to reduce the risk of exposure to them.
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Now, oral hygiene is essential to prevent mouth infections and bad breath. Keeping the bacteria of the mouth under control is important to prevent certain health complications like soft tissue infections in the structures of the mouth, like abscess; tooth loss that can lead to problems with eating and nutrition; or even bacterial overgrowth that can lead to damage of the heart valves. To maintain proper oral hygiene, you have to remember three basic steps: brushing, flossing, and rinsing. The frequency of oral hygiene depends on the individual's condition and comfort level, but it’s typically performed in the morning, after meals, and before bed. Clients who are unable to take food and fluids by mouth, like those who are unconscious, will require oral hygiene every 1 or 2 hours to keep their mouths fresh. Before we continue, there are several important definitions that you should know. Halitosis refers to a chronic bad breath which can be the result of poor oral hygiene or an underlying health problem. Dental plaques are films of saliva and microbes that stick to the teeth and can lead to tartar which are crusty deposits. Dental caries, also known as tooth decay or cavities, is damage caused by acid-producing bacteria in the mouth. Stomatitis refers to any inflammation that affects mucous membranes of the mouth and lips. Next up is gingivitis which is non-destructive inflammation of the gingiva, or gums. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to periodontitis which is a severe inflammation of the supporting structures of teeth, including soft tissue and bones. Moreover, in people over the age of 35, periodontitis is the main cause of tooth loss. If a person has lost a tooth, they can replace it with a prosthetic tooth which is also known as a dental implant. On the other hand, dentures are removable replacements of the missing teeth and surrounding tissue which allow people to chew food normally. When a person has no natural teeth left, it’s called edentulous.
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With a daughter obsessed with strawberries, we always make sure to squeeze in time to go strawberry picking once the season hits. This year we made our way to Cody’s Farm and Orchard in Marengo. What a great day out with the family! Related: Read about our other fun strawberry picking experience. Our experience at Cody’s Farm & Orchard: After parking on the grassy fields we proceeded towards the entrance. We brought our own wagon but it was nice to know we could borrow these cool Radio Flyer wagons if we needed. We didn’t need to check in or anything, so we grabbed a few strawberry holders and were on our merry way across the street to the strawberry fields. Thankfully, it wasn’t too long of a walk. When we did reach the fields, the kids were ready to pick, pick, pick. Even though we visited about halfway through the season, we still found plenty to pick from. My daughter absolutely loves her strawberries so she was particularly excited to get all the strawberries she could get her little hands on. Can you tell? As a matter of fact, everyone had a great time digging in there and finding the reddest berries they could find…as well as the most unique one! View this post on Instagram After our baskets were full of strawberries, we saw that we could also pick snap peas. We could not resist — it was delicious! I think we did pretty good at the end of the day. Playing on the farm After strawberry picking, the kids were ready to let some of their energy out (especially after the sugar treats they consumed!). Some of the activities on site includes a sandbox, tractor to climb, tractor track, and rolling things. They all had a fun time — and it was free! Tips to enjoy Cody’s Farm: - After you pass the main building at Cody’s Farm, drive past and you’ll find parking in the grassy area. They also have a few spots located by the main building. - If you’re buying a lot, they have wagons for you to transport the strawberries. - They have straw in between the rows so you’ll have less chance to get muddy. If you are looking to go strawberry picking, a day out at Cody’s Farm and Orchard is perfect for the family. When: Now until the end of June. Make sure to check their website or call for updates. Strawberry picking from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (the field closes at 5:30 p.m.), Address: 19502 River Rd. Marengo, IL 60152 Admission: No cost to enter or use play area. Strawberries are $4.50 per quart pre-picked and $2.30/lb u-pick.
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Students today are in need of character building experiences that push them to exceed what they believe is possible. Our courses challenge students to step outside of their comfort zone to discover personal strength through individual and group success. The transferable life lessons from these five-day expeditions are combined with our Character Curriculum, a customizable set of lesson plans for educators. - Outward Bound Values: Push your own limits and seek challenge as an opportunity for growth. - Demonstrate Mastery: Take on leadership and decision-making responsibilities. - Life Lessons: Resilience, self-confidence, character, desire to make a difference - 80% said their character improved after their Outward Bound expedition - 82% believed their confidence increased after returning home from their course Character skills can be taught - both in the classroom and in nature’s physically and socially challenging environments. With this curriculum we employ the experiential learning tools that Outward Bound instructors have used in the field for decades and expand them into teachable modules available to guiding, supportive teachers and adults to facilitate with their student groups. When these customizable lesson plans are used in conjunction with an Outward Bound Expedition, students are empowered by learning how to persevere through challenge, manage conflict, show compassion, and solve problems. This unique approach equips students with the life and leadership skills to transfer learning and enact positive change in their own lives and communities. HOW IT WORKS: Students grapple with questions such as: - Why do some people overcome challenge while others give up easily? - What is effective communication? - How do our experiences shape and define us? Lessons can be filtered by Social-Emotional outcomes that align with our Educational Model, the Domains of Thriving. Students learn and practice tools and skills that equip them for life AND their Outward Bound program Create your own series of lessons using the “favorites” feature Select one of our pre-made session maps HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS EXPEDITION ACTIVITIES OFFERED (Select one below for more information)
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How does it work? The Overwolf Partners Program is our way to recognize awesome creators like yourself, and support you in making more great content. Pick an Overwolf app you find useful Use the app authentically to promote it Earn promotion fees for each unique install We’ll promote your channels on Overwolf’s social media through shoutouts and special events Giveaways and Easter Eggs We love goofing around with easter eggs and surprises that help your community grow Exclusive Partner Hoodie Qualified members will get fun gifts and loot, including a partner-exclusive Overwolf hoodie Supported Games and Apps League of Legends Ask us anything! We look for promising content creators who show real enthusiasm for Overwolf apps. Acceptance into the program is based on review and may vary from one partner to the next. We’re looking for content creators of all types, but here’s what you gotta have no matter what: - Youtube: 5,000+ average views per video in the past 30 days. - Live streaming: 50+ average concurrent viewers on your livestreams in the past 30 days. - At least 50% of your content has to be related to supported games in the partners program. This varies greatly based on the size and engagement of your audience, but a rough estimate is that each 100,000 views per month usually lead to 780 installs, or ~$1,000 per month. For Youtubers, this could mean adding 2 prerolls per month with 50,000 views each. For live streamers, it simply means steady use of the app on stream accumulating 100,000 views per month. We’re just as eager as you to get started! Approvals usually takes up to 2 weeks, and we’ll reach out with an answer if an application has been accepted. Due to the large amount of applications however, we won’t reach out if the application is denied. We support both wire transfer or Paypal, It’s really up to you to choose. All payments are made up to 30 days after the end of each calendar month. For sure! Please reach out to us for more information at [email protected] Still got a question? We're always here for you Join the pack Our community of creators is growing fast, and we’d love for you to become a part of it!
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PRIVATE ART LESSONS Private one-on-one watercolor or drawing lessons available on weekends. No experience or supplies necessary. Classes are 2 hours and can be held at Pablo Shine Studio in Kingston, NY or in the comfort of your home. Click below for booking and pricing info. Group Workshops Coming Soon! Join my mailing list to get updates on upcoming workshops!
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Warning: file_get_contents(http://ipinfo.io/184.108.40.206/json): failed to open stream: HTTP request failed! HTTP/1.0 429 Too Many Requests in /home/svsgsdfs/public_html/lib/app_functions.php on line 1528 Tall canal houses from Amsterdam with red window shutters Facade of contemporary high-rise canal houses from Amsterdam city. They are located on Prinseneiland street in the heart of the Dutch capital, near to the Central station Amsterdam Centraal and Marina Westerdok. The buildings are designed and built in middle of 70’s of last century. They stand out with their red metal shutters and sharp facade end.
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Your cart is empty. EGG FU YOUNG Wide Rice Noodle *Served for two or more persons only* Soup: Wonton Soup. Appetizers: Egg roll, crab rangoon, paper wrapped chicken. Entree: For each person a choice of one item from the main menu (excluding chef's special) Served with steamed rice or fried rice.
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PUUCOMP Premium Interior Panels Panel Agency represents PUUCOMP OY of Finland in the UK. They are a premium manufacturer of interior cladding panels and laths with a fire performance of A2-s1,d0, M1 Emission classification and are available with acoustic perforations. The panels are available with a choice of: 120 real wood and technical veneers; 5 varnishes; 610 stain, wax and oiled surfaces and two brushed options. The only constraints are your imagination. With PUUCOMP’s advanced surface solutions, you can bring the authentic feel of wood to public spaces and your home, with the benefit of acoustic performance and tested fire safety performance. We have supplied the boards to sites ranging from music performance areas to the crew’s quarters on oil rigs. Contact us to discuss your project using the premium panels or arborline range.
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The Jeep® Gladiator converts the Wrangler into a pickup truck, bringing up memories of Comanches past. It features the historic box side-mounted spare of past models as well as an open-air canvas top, an expandable truck bed and a stowaway rear seat cushion, has a rugged functionality only found in Jeep. The engine is a 2.8 liter diesel (we've been told a highly efficient VM model, a good choice - better than similar Mercedes models), ideal for off-roading thanks to the ruggedness and torque of diesel engines - yet environmentally friendly, since gas mileage of diesels is better and modern diesels don't pollute like those of years past. (It can presumably also be run on biodiesel, which both reduces the amount of energy spent on processing and avoids toxic spills). The current Jeep Wrangler Unlimited gets a mere 14 mpg city, 18 highway, with manual transmission; the diesel should get that up into the 20s. The engine has an abundant 295 foot-pounds of torque and 163 horsepower. (On the Jeep press page, by the way, it shows a 6.1 Hemi in the Firepower engine bay...guess someone was in a hurry.) The short rear overhang allows a good departure angle for off-roading. There is a solid front axle, and in the rear, a trailing arm system with coil-within-a-coil to handle both laden and unladen conditions. There are a front winch, front and rear locking differentials, and skid plates. On the driver's side, there is a cabin storage access panel, and a lockable storage box in front of the rear wheel where the jack is stowed. As befits a Jeep, the transmission is a six-speed manual (the original specifications said it was five-speed), hooked up to all four wheels via part-time four wheel drive. Eighteen inch wheels are used all around. The weight is heavy for the size, as is the case for the Wrangler - 4,150 pounds. Like the successful if overpriced Chevrolet Avalanche, the Gladiator includes a midgate to make use of interior space when loads longer than 5 feet, 8 inches are needed. The midgate brings an extra foot of length; bringing the tailgate down brings an added two feet. The design is credited to Mark Moushegian and Steve Ferrerio. The Gladiator looks like the shape of Wranglers to come, and rumor has it that's exactly what it is: a first try at getting the dimensions and shape of the next-generation Wrangler, due around 2006 (partly to meet new safety standards). We've been told that the Gladiator retains the classic Jeep live axles, with a similar 4x4 system and length, but with more width for better stability and comfort (the Gladiator is ten inches wider, but we suspect the actual increase will be half that). The suspension will be updated for additional capacity and safety, and we suspect some electronics will be thrown into the mix. If the Gladiator is any indication, ground clearance of the next Wrangler will also be considerably better - which will be helpful given the new competition from Hummers, Porsches, and the like. As noted in the chart near the bottom of this page, in fact, the Gladiator does better than the Wrangler Unlimited in every off-road measure provided by Jeep, while it does better in all but one than the standard Wrangler. The most clever feature for the "average car buyer" (rather than the hard core Jeep buyers who will be more thrilled by the diesel engine and greater width) is a new take on the midgate concept pioneered in the Chevrolet Avalanche. The cab's rear window rolls down into its divider, but, according to credible rumor, the seats then fold and tumble under the pickup bed, so that the bed itself is effectively six feet, eight inches long, extending into the cab. This is rather different from the Avalanche/Sport Trak setup. We only hope such a device doesn't add too much to the cost. We've also heard that there will be four doors, but the two rear doors will be partial-width - a suicide door on the passenger side for easier entry into the back seats, and, cleverly, a smaller door on the driver's side, to allow people to toss in their briefcase, backpack, gear, or dog. The Gladiator is being publicly discussed as an exploration of whether Jeep can re-enter the pickup truck market again. The Comanche, Jeep's last entry, did not work out as well as AMC could have hoped - yes, it was fielded that long ago. If this is the shape of Wranglers to come, we suspect a big sales spike in one of the world's most fun-to-drive cars. Jeep's Director of Design, John Sgalia, said that the Gladiator was "just testing the waters on whether or not it's OK to bring a pickup truck back to the brand." Like the Dakar, though, the Gladiator seems more like a production car than a concept; its refined interior looks more like a standard Jeep, and is not far from the current Wrangler, though the gauges are much bigger. The doors appear to be removeable; they are attached using Jeep's standard pin hinge with a cloth limiter. It turns and handles normally, and has good, conventional seating and a conventional stick-shift that works well and is easy to use. In general, the Gladiator feels more car-like than the current Wrangler, despite the loud diesel engine that gives it quite a bit of torque. Keeping in mind that the concept-car course is a section of parking lot, and that normal speeds are generally not reached, the Gladiator seemed ready for production - driving like a more civilized Wrangler. The Gladiator, like the Wrangler, was designed to be produced with either right or left hand drive; the spare is on the side rather than the gate or underneath to help keep a high departure angle for off-roading. Sgalia said the Gladiator is not based on any other vehicle. The front and rear suspension are multi-link designs for a smooth ride over all surfaces with plenty of suspension travel for capable off roading. Coilover shocks are used at all four corners for superb control. The rear incorporates dual, concentric springs for a comfortable ride while offering a 1,500-pound payload. Key off-roading specifications include a ground clearance of 13.7 inches (348 mm), break-over angle of 23.2 degrees and an approach/departure angle of 47.6 /38.0 degrees, respectively. Tires in the front and rear are 34 inches in diameter (265/75R18) mounted on 18x8 inch wheels. In all available off-roading measures other than breakover angle, the Gladiator is superior to the Wrangler; in breakover, it is superior to the Wrangler Unlimited. A shorter-wheelbase version would most likely be far better on the trail than the current Wrangler. On the interior, Gladiator is contemporary with a utility theme. The color palate includes green with dark gray accents. The seats are weatherproof and the interior is designed for hose-out ease of care. Length: 205" (5,207 mm) Wheelbase: 138.4" (3,515 mm) Front Overhang: 28.3" (718 mm) Rear Overhang: 38.3" (974 mm) Width (max): 76.6" (1,947 mm) Height: 74.8" (1,900 mm) Track, Frt/Rr: 65.6"/66.2" Bed Length: 5’ 8" (1,725 mm) (midgate expanded) — 6’ 8" (2,026 mm) (expanded w/ tailgate down - minimum) - 8’ 11" (2,723 mm) Front - Solid Axle w/ 5 bar links, single coil springs Rear - Solid Axle w/ 5 bar links, dual coilover springs Ground Clearance - 13.7" (348 mm) Front/Rear Tire Size: 265/75R18"
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NDT - Static Pressure Level Switch Brand: KOBOLD Instruments, IncThe KOBOLD NDT static pressure level switch is especially suitable for level monitoring of liquids in open or vented tanks. It uses pressure to measure the height of the liquid above the bottom of its user-supplied sensing tube. Operation of the NDT is simple. Install a pipe on it so that the bottom of the pipe reaches to four inches below the desired switch point. When the liquid level reaches the pipe, it will seal off access to the pipe end. As the level continues to rise, the static pressure of the liquid will exert a pressure on the air pocket trapped in the pipe (corresponding to the height of the media above the pipe end). The NDT is connected to the air pocket and factory adjusted to trip at 4" of water column pressure. The switching can therefore take place without the moving mechanism ever contacting the media. Since the pipe is user supplied, mounting flexibility and chemical compatibility with the process is easily afforded. Features- Perfect for Coating, Dirty, and Viscous Liquids - 8 Amp SPDT Contact - Reliable and Economical - Simple Installation Wetted Parts Exposed to Liquid - User-Supplied 1-1/4” O.D. Tube Wetted Parts Exposed to Air Pocket - Any Compatible, Free-Flowing Liquid - 4” Above the Bottom of User-Supplied Tube - SPDT, 250 Vac/8A Max.
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Your rental will have comfortable leather seating and more leg room than in any other transportation mode. 35 Passenger Coach Bus 40 Passenger Charter Bus 46 Passenger Charter Bus 50 Passenger Charter Bus A charter bus is a type of bus which can be rented by an individual or organization for use on a trip. Charter buses can be used for various purposes, but are often used to transport large groups of people to and from events such as conventions and sporting events. Charter buses come in various sizes, and the term “charter bus” itself is sometimes used as a catch-all term for any such vehicle, regardless of size. A minibus is similar to a charter bus in that it can be rented by an individual or organization for transporting groups of people, but it is generally smaller in size than a traditional charter bus. Minibuses are typically smaller than standard charter buses and come with fewer luxuries; however, they have their advantages over their larger counterparts due to their lower cost and increased fuel efficiency. If you’re planning your next group trip, you may want to weigh out the pros and cons of each option before choosing one over the other. A full sized charter bus with all the bells and whistles might not fit into your budget if you don’t need all that space or luxury; whereas renting only one minibus might not be enough room if your group wants more seats available so everyone can sit together during the ride there and back again! If none of these options work then maybe consider looking into private van services instead – this alternative allows up to seven passengers at once without breaking bank accounts like big-name companies would do so easily but still providing ample leg room so nobody feels cramped during those long road trips ahead! 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This park features picnic tables and playground equipment for children. There is also a baseball field you can use during spring and summer months if you want some friendly ball games with your family or friends too! Gloversville Rail Trail – Tracks were laid out through scenic farmland as early as 1835 but were replaced after World War II by two industrial parks because they were cheaper than upgrading existing trackage in order maintain service levels required by customers (e g . , shipping companies). Traveling To Events With Our Fleet Of Gloversville Limos Why not make your trip extra special by renting a charter bus to get you there? Our Gloversville charter bus company offers an outstanding choice of vehicles for any occasion. For any number of people from six to twenty-one, we have the perfect mini-bus or limo rental in Gloversville. You'll be surprised how competitive our rates are! Renting Gloversville New York Bus Rentals For Sporting Events If you are going to be traveling with a group of people to a sporting event, you need to consider renting a bus. Sports bus rentals have the advantage of being large enough to seat up to 50 passengers. They also have plenty of room for luggage. There is no need for you and your friends or family members to travel in separate cars when everyone can go in one vehicle. With charter bus Gloversville New York rentals, you don't even have to worry about driving. The bus is comfortable and spacious, so everyone can relax while they are en route to their destination. Weddings Transportation: Gloversville New York Motorcoaches Your Gloversville, New York wedding will be a day of celebration and memories you'll want to last a lifetime. Let us help you make it one that everyone will cherish forever. We offer Gloversville shuttle service to your wedding venue, as well as large motorcoaches for guest transportation. Our fleet also includes smaller coaches for shuttling the bridesmaids, groomsmen, and special guests from one location to another or from the airport or train station in advance of the ceremony. We know that every wedding is unique, which is why we offer custom packages for each event. No matter what you need done on that special day, we're here to take care of every detail so you can enjoy your moment without worrying about anything else at all. Choose any coach from our extensive fleet—we have options with upscale features like onboard restroom facilities, wet bars and DVD players—and let us make sure everyone reaches their destination on time and in style! Minibus and Motorcoach Rental In Gloversville New York To Concerts Take your group to a concert in Gloversville with a minibus or motorcoach rental from Charter Bus Gloversville. You can coordinate the perfect trip, even if you’re only going across town to see your favorite artist perform downtown. Concerts aren’t the only place you can go on minibus or motorcoach rentals from Charter Bus Gloversville. We also provide service for groups going to sporting events in New York, corporate conventions and parties, birthdays and other celebrations, weddings and more. No matter what kind of event you’re attending, we have a vehicle that will get your group there safely, comfortably and on time. Gloversville NY Shuttle Bus Service For a Corporate Events At Charter Bus Gloversville, we believe that our clients deserve the utmost in consideration and care. That’s why we are proud to offer a range of luxury vehicles for corporate events of all shapes and sizes. Whether you need a large charter bus for an annual conference or a small minibus for a day trip to nearby attractions, there’s no event too big (or too small) for us to handle with ease. If you’re visiting Gloversville on business, don’t forget to book your transportation through Charter Bus Gloversville before your next big event. Gloversville NY School Bus Rentals For Field Trips School Bus Rentals in Gloversville, New York Make Field Trips an Easy Breeze. Field trips are an important part of the learning experience. They give students a chance to get out and explore the world around them. While field trips are great, getting there can be difficult and uncomfortable because they usually involve cramming a bunch of people into a car and trying not to hit each other with bags, lunch boxes, or sports equipment. That’s where bus rental services come in. School bus rentals are perfect for field trips because they have plenty of room and provide the safest mode of transportation available today. Buses also allow you to take more people than a car or van would hold, which means everyone can go! Bus rentals aren’t just for school children though; many organizations use charter buses for their events including churches, sports teams, colleges and universities…you name it! Gloversville NY Coach Bus Rentals To Major Airports Airport Transportation. Don't let the hassles of airports jack up the price of your trip. Let us handle the hassle for you, taking care of transportation to and from any airport in the area. We offer meet and greet services at any airport you need, where we'll be waiting for you when you arrive, ready to escort you to your reserved vehicle. We'll take care of traffic so that all you have to do is relax! We also offer transportation to hotels in the Gloversville area. If you've booked a hotel at the last minute or are struggling with finding transportation after landing at an unfamiliar airport, we can help make sure that getting there isn't a problem. Airport service is one of our specialties! Vehicle Vehicle | Rental Pricing | 6 Passenger Limo | $110-$145 hourly* | 8 Passenger Limo | $120-$155 hourly* | 12 Passenger Limo | $125-$165 hourly* | 18 Passenger Minibus | $140-$170 hourly* | 20 Passenger Party Bus | $150-$200 hourly* | 25 Passenger Party Bus | $160-$220 hourly* | 30 Passenger Party Bus | $180-$260 hourly* | 30 Passenger School Bus | $145-$240 hourly* | 50 Passenger Coach Bus | $150-$240 hourly* | 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $150-$260 hourly* | *Price vary greatly depending on the city and state of your service. Due to COVID-19, rental prices shown in past estimates may not reflect actual pricing which may be significantly higher depending on availability. Frequently asked questions Have another question? Contact our reservation specialists at 833-458-7001 Other cities we service We service many major markets around the USA. Planning a multi-city trip? Count on us in these select cities. 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Ding Dong, It's Drizly. Yes, Drizly delivers booze to your door. Any booze your heart desires. As much as it desires. Whenever it desires. For whatever reason it desires. Which means you don't have to worry about it. Which means you can just keep doing whatever you're doing. Which means Drizly doesn't just deliver booze (now that we think about it), they're delivering you the option to enjoy your precious moments, however you wanna. Like, conducting a seance, for example.
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Chené Thompson joined Pavese Law Firm in 2013, became a partner in the firm in 2015 and co-managing partner in 2021. Ms. Thompson focuses primarily on litigation related to Land Use, Zoning, Condominium/Homeowners’ Association Law and other Real Estate matters. Ms. Thompson has been selected to the list of Florida Super Lawyers for 2022 and 2023. In 2019, Ms. Thompson was named one of Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite in recognition of her courtroom ability. Prior to coming to the firm, Ms. Thompson was also named as one of the top Prosecutors in the state of Florida for successfully prosecuting organized crime, white collar fraud and large scale narcotics trafficking. Ms. Thompson brings to the firm her many years of experience as a litigator. She has served as lead counsel to national home builders and local developers in successful defenses of land use, zoning, comprehensive plan challenges and construction defect litigation. Ms. Thompson also handles litigation involving condominium and homeowners association and business disputes. This experience gives her the ability to interpret the facts of a case in a manner designed to best protect each client’s interest. - Represented a corporate property owner faced with four (4) separate lawsuits seeking to invalidate a development order. Winning on all four (4) cases, we were able to produce extraordinary results for the client which in turn enabled it to proceed forward with its plans for expansion. - Successfully brought suit against the state of Florida on behalf of a nationwide homebuilder to recover taxes improperly levied, and recovered the full amount owed. - Defended a prominent local homebuilder improperly sued for allegations of construction defects, ending with a complete dismissal of the case. - Represented a local Realtor® Association Board with both Florida Realtor® and National Association of Realtor® matters. - Successfully defended a business association against a claim for failure to maintain a storm drainage system. In the end, the jury returned a verdict unequivocally vindicating our client. - Won a resounding victory for a local builder who after completing a very large project was never fully paid by the property owner, who was an international corporation based in New York. Taking the case to trial proved worthwhile as the jury returned a verdict for the builder 4 times greater than the pretrial offer. - Sought Emergency Injunctive Relief on behalf of a local building association seeking to invalidate a municipality’s resolution. The resolution would have had significant negative consequences to our area’s construction industry. The lawsuit resulted in a prompt repeal of the challenged resolution. Originally from New York, in her personal time Ms. Thompson enjoys horseback riding, drag racing and most of all spending time with her family in Florida and New York. She is honored to currently serve on the Board of the Fort Myers Woman’s Community Club, AMI Kids of Southwest Florida, Inc., the Edison Pageant of Light, and as the Chairperson of the Florida Bar Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee, 20th Judicial Circuit. Ms. Thompson graduated cum laude from the University of Miami, School of Law. During law school she was selected to represent Miami in the International Moot Court Jessup Competition, wrote for the school’s newspaper, and volunteered in the Coral Gables community. Ms. Thompson is a member of The Florida Bar and the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida. - Civil Litigation - Condominium & Homeowners’ Association - Land Use, Zoning & Local Government - Real Estate Admitted to Practice - U.S. District Court of the Middle District of Florida - The Florida Bar - University of Miami, J.D., cum laude - Nova Southeastern University, B.S. with honors, Phi Alpha Delta Bar and Professional Association Memberships - The Florida Bar - Lee County Bar Association - AMI Kids of Southwest Florida - Chariman, Florida Bar Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee - Fort Myers Woman’s Community Club - Edison Pageant of Light - PACE Center for Girls Awards & Recognition - Florida Trend Magazine – Legal Elite - Florida Super Lawyers
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HOPE—Maine’s first Wild Blueberry Weekend is rolling out this weekend August 7 and 8 just in time for wild blueberry processing season with more than 15 farms and 40 businesses planning to participate over the state. Amid hundreds of acres of rolling hills in Hope sits a new building that serves as a processing center, distillery space, and a tasting room for Brodis Blueberries, a business that has been in operation for more than 150 years. Ron Howard is the son-in-law of Gwen Brodis, who, along with her late husband, Dick, built and cared for the blueberry farm. As the Farm Manager and a committee member of the Wild Blueberry Commission, he and the other two committee members came up with the concept of Wild Blueberry Weekend. Other Midcoast Participating Farms & Businesses (click to see websites) - Ridgeberry Farm, Appleton - Blueberry Valley Farm, Union - Bixby Chocolates - Fresh Off The Farm - Unity College: Sky Lodge - Blue Barren Distillery - Maine Tasting Center - Rollies Bar & Grill - Savage Oakes Vineyard & Winery - Sweetgrass Wine Farm & Distillery - Winterport Winery “We wanted to promote local, wild blueberry growers and the industry in general, and the idea was to replicate Maine Maple Sunday with blueberries,” said Howard. “We’re hoping to get people out on blueberry farms, learn about the industry, taste the products, and buy from the farmers and businesses.” Prior to COVID-19, the farm operated primarily through retail sales. The process of harvesting the prized Maine berry is detailed in a story by PenBay Pilot’s Jenna Lookner in 2017. At the time, operations took place out of Gwen Brodis’s house. Last summer, the family decided to build a new processing center at the top of the hill, where they do all of their winnowing of the blueberries, packing, and retail. “We’re switching over from selling 100 percent to commodity markets, such as Wyman’s Blueberries, and trying to introduce more direct sales,” said Howard. Aligning with the agritourism trend, Brodis Blueberries started inviting the public to their farm with the addition of the new building. A number of picnic tables are spaced outside, offering panoramic views of mountains and blueberry fields. For their part during Wild Blueberry Weekend, Brodis Blueberries aims to offer self-guided hikes, guest speakers from Wyman’s Blueberries—one of the leading growers, processors, and marketers of wild blueberries—as well as provide blueberry tastings. With an aim toward educating the public about the blueberry industry, they will also have representatives from the cooperative extension that specialize in wild blueberry harvesting to talk about the industry and answer questions from the public. For the kids, there will be some games and at 10:30 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday, a guided hike to the top of the property will end up with a reading from the beloved children’s book, Blueberries for Sal. The building also serves as the temporary home for Blue Barren Distillery (see the accompanying story in sidebar). For the festival, they will be offering bottle sales and cocktails from 12 to 6 p.m. Kay Stephens can be reached at [email protected]
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An energy-saving water dispenser is a great solution for households and offices that are concerned about reducing their carbon footprint and saving money on their energy bills. These appliances use advanced technology to reduce energy consumption while still providing clean and refreshing drinking water. In this essay, we will discuss the benefits of energy-saving water dispensers, their features, and how to choose the right one for your needs. Benefits of Energy-saving Water Dispensers Energy-saving water dispensers offer several benefits to households and offices, including: 1.Energy efficiency: Energy-saving water dispensers are designed to use less electricity compared to traditional water dispensers. This helps reduce energy consumption, lower energy bills, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. 2.Easy to use: These appliances are easy to use and require minimal maintenance. Most models have a user-friendly interface and are designed to be low-maintenance. 3.Improved water quality: Energy-saving water dispensers use advanced filtration technology to remove impurities and contaminants from the water. This ensures that the water you drink is clean and healthy. 4.Space-saving design: These appliances are designed to be compact and space-saving. This makes them an excellent option for small households and offices that have limited space. Features of Energy-saving Water Dispensers Energy-saving water dispensers come with several features that make them more efficient and user-friendly. Some of the key features include: 1.Energy-saving modes: Most models come with energy-saving modes that allow you to reduce energy consumption when the dispenser is not in use. This helps lower your energy bills and reduces your carbon footprint. 2.Advanced filtration technology: Energy-saving water dispensers use advanced filtration technology to remove impurities and contaminants from the water. This ensures that the water you drink is clean and healthy. 3.Hot and cold water options: Most models come with hot and cold water options, which allows you to enjoy refreshing cold water or hot water for tea or coffee. 4.Self-cleaning mechanism: Some models come with a self-cleaning mechanism that helps keep the dispenser clean and hygienic. This reduces the need for frequent maintenance and ensures that the water you drink is always fresh and clean. Choosing the Right Energy-saving Water Dispenser When choosing an energy-saving water dispenser, there are several factors to consider, including: 1.Size: Consider the size of the dispenser and make sure it fits the available space in your home or office. 2.Capacity: Determine how much water you need and choose a dispenser with the appropriate capacity. Some models can hold up to 5 gallons of water, while others can hold less. 3.Filtration technology: Consider the type of filtration technology used by the dispenser and choose one that meets your water quality needs. 4.Energy efficiency: Look for models that are ENERGY STAR certified or have energy-saving modes to ensure that you are reducing your energy consumption and lowering your energy bills. In conclusion, energy-saving water dispensers offer several benefits to households and offices that are concerned about reducing their carbon footprint and saving money on their energy bills. These appliances are easy to use, require minimal maintenance, and provide clean and healthy drinking water. When choosing an energy-saving water dispenser, consider factors such as size, capacity, filtration technology, and energy efficiency to ensure that you choose the right one for your needs.
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The Christmas Dinner is an annual event, founded by poet Lemn Sissay MBE, bringing communities together provide a Christmas Day for care leavers, aged between 18 and 25. Since 2014, The Hackney Christmas Dinner celebrates with 50 young people from across East London. For many young people leaving care, this may be their first Christmas living independently - and alone. These young people have faced many challenges in life, having grown up in the care system. We want our guests to know that someone cares for them. We need your help to give them a day they will never forget. This year, Christmas will be doubly hard for many young people with care experience. Our aim is to reach as many young people as possible, safely, so we are taking Hackney Christmas Dinner online! We already have a team working on a magical box of delights, which we will deliver to care leavers across East London on Christmas Day. We also hope to provide every individual with a device, and data package, to help them connect with each other virtually. We will overcome the challenges - and we need your help to do it! The Hackney Christmas Dinner team
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Green burial may sound like another trend of the eco-chic, but it’s actually the way most of humanity has cared for its dead for thousands of years. The idea calls for returning to the earth without the use of non-biodegradable toxins or materials—no embalming, no metal caskets, no concrete vaults. Remember that “ashes to ashes” thing? Though green burial is not a new concept, what is new is that it is being done in conjunction with restoration planning and conservation management techniques, providing a powerful new tool for protecting endangered habitat at a time when innovative, market-based solutions are sorely needed. When I talk about my work—integrating conservation and deathcare—I’m usually met with either a nervous smile or a “you know, that makes so much sense, is there anything like that around here?” Some find it is because the concept requires the communion of seemingly incongruous concepts. I’ve known for a while, however, that it is often at these unusual intersections where the best ideas are born. A decade ago, I led a research project for IBM to help the company better understand how major innovations are cultivated. One of my most important takeaways was that breakthroughs often come about when disparate things are brought together in ways previously unimagined. This explains why so many Nobel laureates made their discoveries while working in more than one field. Or why so much creativity came out of the renaissance period, when there was a bleeding (literally at times) among the areas of art, science, and religion. It even makes sense of those old ads for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. I had my big “who put chocolate in my peanut butter” moment in 2002 when I moved to the Mojave Desert to develop an eco-retreat after working as a strategic communications consultant for a client in the cemetery/funeral field. My wife Juliette, who had recently left her job with an environmental planning firm, and I hoped to create a retreat that would provide solace in the fierce landscape that is Joshua Tree, California. And we were especially interested in making our place suitable for those needing to heal from loss—people who, from my experience in the deathcare industry, seemed terribly underserved. A former spiritual director with whom I worked during my days as a Jesuit lay minister suggested that we look into the pilgrimages made by early-century monastics to the Egyptian desert as a means of “befriending death.” This led us to consider various end-of-life rituals we might accommodate at our place, which we dubbed “The Pilgrimage.” And it made us eventually wonder whether scattering ashes, or even whole-body burial, might be used to protect both our vast view shed as well as a fragile ecosystem home to many threatened plants and animals. In exploring these ideas, I became aware of what the British were doing with “woodland burial”—a form of green burial requiring the use of trees as grave markers; nice but nothing that would work in a place like the Mojave Desert. I also came to know Dr. William “Billy” Campbell. Since the late 1990s, Campbell had been operating the nation’s first exclusively green cemetery; a laboratory of sorts that had helped him figure out how burial could best contribute to ecological restoration. Campbell and I were on the same page about how green burial might be used as a conservation strategy; so much so that we decided to try to create a facility together that could serve as a prototype for rolling the idea out nationally. We worked on our first green burial project with another partner from the conventional cemetery/ funeral industry. It eventually became apparent that not everyone involved with the venture shared the ethic we knew was essential to make it succeed. Campbell and I were eventually forced to pull away from the project. But the experience taught me some invaluable lessons. Green burial would only facilitate conservation if it were able to involve established conservation organizations willing to serve as stewards. To bring in these entities, it became clear to me that there had to be a legally enforceable mechanism of ensuring that everyone involved in the development and operation of a green cemetery was committed to transparency and accountability, as well as environmentally sound principles/ protocols. I also came to understand that green burial needed to be done in a way that engaged rather than threatened the conventional cemetery/funeral industry. Most importantly, I realized that I just couldn’t give up on this idea. Ashes to Ashes?For thousands of years, and throughout most of the world, burial customs have been used to honor the dead and heal the living. And the great religious traditions, which gave us our end-of-life rituals, have invited us to find solace in the fact that we are all connected to the same natural cycle of birth, death, decay, and rebirth. Then something happened. —During the American Civil War, the Union Army, wanting to transport slain soldiers from the battle fields back home for burial, consulted with Dr. Thomas Holmes who developed a technique that involved the draining of a corpse’s blood and embalming it with a fluid made with arsenic for preservation. —The manufacturers of embalming fluid established some of the nation’s first mortuary schools, making embalming a cornerstone of the American way of death, even with the advent of refrigeration and dry ice. Other products added to the movement including the coffin and the concrete burial vault. | Out of concern that green burial might get co-opted and due to our limited financial resources, my wife and I decided to sell our place in the high desert and use the proceeds to let me establish, and lead on a voluntary basis, the Green Burial Council (GBC). The GBC is an independent, nonprofit organization, which aims to encourage sustainable deathcare and use the burial process as a means of acquiring, restoring, and stewarding natural areas. With input from the nation’s leading experts from such fields as restoration ecology, sustainable landscape design, conservation management and consumer affairs, along with people representing organizations like the Trust for Public Land and AARP, the Council established the first set of certifiable standards for two levels of green cemeteries. The standards, which can be seen at www. greenburialcouncil.org, require that a burial ground be permanently protected via a conservation easement or deed restriction, and that an operator engage in restoration planning as well as adhere to a set of ecologically sound protocols. Last year, I established Conservation Burial Partners, LLC (CBP) to engage in work that falls outside of the scope of GBC’s mission as standard bearer in this emerging field to directly assist in the creation of burial projects. With an executive team comprised of a former head of a prominent national environmental organization, a retired senior vice president of a large cemetery/ funeral concern, and a management consultant who specializes in green start-ups, CBP aims to make green burial a more legitimate conservation tool and a readily available option for Americans desiring simple, sustainable and meaningful deathcare by bringing together conservation entities (i.e., land trusts, park service agencies, conservation developers) with deathcare concerns (i.e., cemetery operators, funeral providers, and cremation companies). Each Year We BuryCoffins, vaults, and embalming (except under rare circumstances) are not required by law in any state, yet all are commonly used. In the United States, deathcare has become a $15 billion industry—and a wasteful and toxic one at that. Each year we bury: —Enough embalming fluid (now made up of formaldehyde, a known carcinogen according to the World Heath Organization) to fill eight Olympic-size pools; —More steel (in coffins alone) than was used to build the Golden Gate Bridge; and —So much reinforced concrete that we could construct a two-lane highway from New York to Detroit. | Conservation Burial Partners’ business concept calls for our firm to first obtain the rights from a landowner to scatter and/or bury human remains. Once a property is entitled and compliant with all laws, we line up a conservation partner to serve as steward and a cemetery operator to manage the facility in accordance with the Green Burial Council standards. CBP also provides marketing support in a number of ways including, via an exclusive arrangement with the nation’s largest directcremation company—the Neptune Society—which will begin making available to its clientele scattering options that generate money for conservation purposes. Our flagship facility is in the Galisteo Basin Preserve just south of Santa Fe, New Mexico (see map). The project is a joint venture with the nonprofit Commonweal Conservancy and Santa Fe Funeral Options and Memorial Gardens, a local cemetery and funeral home. Half the proceeds generated from the burial program (taxdeductible for the consumer) will be used to acquire and permanently protect an adjacent 1,000-acre “memorial landscape.” There are several more projects in different stages of development in Alaska, California, Colorado, Michigan, Texas, and Virginia. And we are in the midst of raising money to expand these opportunities. Green burial has been gaining support among entities whose buy-in is critical, as evidenced by my recent invitations to address the national conventions of the country’s leading conservation organization and several elite associations of cemetery/funeral industry professionals. Favorable articles on the subject also have appeared over the past year in leading journals and trade publications published by organizations like the Land Trust Alliance and the International Cemetery, Cremation, and Funeral Association. And a recently published study by AARP—the first organization that has conducted a study related to deathcare in eight years—has identified as a “key finding” that a “substantial portion of individuals in the 50+ age group expressed an interest in environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional funerals and burials.” That’s not to say that the concept doesn’t and shouldn’t have its detractors. In the wrong hands, protecting natural areas, not to mention caring for the dead, will always be problematic. This work is undoubtedly done best by those who are not motivated solely by profit. But it doesn’t mean that market mechanisms should not be fully utilized to help solve these problems; particularly when government funding for conservation continues to erode, and legislative attempts, over many decades, to reform the highly entrenched cemetery/ funeral industry have been entirely ineffective. In the end, the success of this venture may lie less in connecting the dots between conservation and deathcare, and more in the ability to demonstrate that a couple of other seemingly disparate concepts—economic viability and ecological sustainability—are capable of co-existence. And that may be what it’s going to take to make “ashes to ashes, dust to dust” once again meaningful. Visit www.greenburialcouncil.org for more information.
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As the patron saint of Finland, St. Urho is famous for casting the grasshoppers out of the country and saving their grapes. Except, of course, none of that ever happened. St. Urho was invented out of thin air in the 1950s by the manager of a department store in Virginia, Minn. Leave a Comment Only registered members can post a comment , Login / Register Here
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Iron Man by Marvel Cologne. Iron Man is a warm, spiced cologne with an herbal twist, excellent for fall. The top notes of apple, cinnamon and bergamot are enthralling, with the cinnamon and bergamot complicating the fruitiness. Clove, tarragon and geranium are the middle notes, giving off just a hint of floral contrasted by the spiciness of the two herbs. As the base notes, grass, sandalwood and cedar add an earthy tone to the scent and cut through the sweeter tones that appear earlier. The cologne is aromatic and faintly woody, and has a strength of core just like its namesake. This scent was launched in 2016. It comes in a sleek, reflective gold and crimson orb shaped like its hero namesake’s head. Marvel’s forays into perfume began in 2004, but the company is best known for its comic book publishing, movies, and other media. It has released a wide variety of affordable themed scents named after characters and concepts from its media.
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Ty was born in Germany as a military kid. Her father was later stationed here at Fort Hood and she’s lived in the Killeen area ever since. Ty graduated from Shoemaker High School in 2009. She went to McLennan Community College and received her Associates in Paralegal Studies in 2019. She enjoys travelling with her family and being pampered. She also enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, and 2 furbabies.
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How Not To Audition For those who didn’t catch it yesterday on ITV (in the UK), here’s the closing audition on this week’s The X-Factor. Text book stuff, trust me. Now, there’s plenty of ground to be made on commenting on whether the voyeurism of this kind of TV is healthy. I have to admit that I love and hate this kind of car crash TV. I do enjoy shows like X-Factor because on the whole I like to be entertained by people who can entertain. At the same time, the producers deliberately put together the good and the downright terrible so we can be awed by the talent and horrified by the utterly untalented. No, plenty of people write blog posts about this kind of stuff, but I’m more interested in a more fundamental question – why do girls like Abbie and Lisa audition for shows like the X-Factor? Don’t they realise that they can’t sing? I’m not asking that in a kind of “Don’t they realise how stupid they look” kind of way, rather I’m really curious how people who blatantly can’t sing think that they can. Let me put this another way. I think that I have a pretty good voice – that’s not vanity, that’s just be honest about one of the gifts God has given me. At the same time, when I listen to the likes of Leona Lewis or Rhydian Roberts, I know very clearly that I definitely don’t have a *great* voice. For this reason, despite my wife thinking I have a wonderful tone, I would never for a moment enter a contest like the X-Factor because I know that I’m just not good enough to win. So it amazes me when people who don’t have an even vaguely good voice line up in their droves to audition. Obviously there are those who can sing and think they might be in with a slight chance, but just aren’t quite good enough. There are also those who do it just for a laugh – they know they’re not going to get through and they don’t mind the judge’s scorn, they just want their five minutes of fame. No, I get that, but what I don’t get is those people who cannot sing, are tone deaf and yet seem to be horrified when the judges think they’re not God’s gift to the pop world. Someone please explain it to me, this delusion that grips thousands of people every year. Thank you.
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Changes to UK VAT Flat Rate Scheme The Chancellor announced a shock change to the way the VAT Flat Rate Scheme works in his Autumn Statement of 2016. These changes are due to come in to effect from 1 April 2017 and for many businesses using this scheme it will become uneconomic to continue. The Flat Rate Scheme is a simplification measure for small traders with an annual turnover of less than £150,000. Users issue VAT invoices to business customers as normal, but only account for VAT at a flat rate percentage of turnover. The rate is calculated depending on the business sector but is normally significantly less than the 20% standard rate of VAT. The percentage includes an allowance for input tax. There have been recent reports that the scheme is being abused by employment businesses supplying staff. In order to tackle this perceived abuse, legislation is being introduced so that, with effect from 1 April 2017, any business using the scheme, or wanting to use it, will have to decide if it is a limited cost trader. A limited cost trader is one whose VAT inclusive expenditure on goods for the business in a prescribed accounting period is less than 2% of VAT inclusive turnover, or is more than 2% but less than £1,000 a year. Limited cost traders will have to use a flat rate percentage of 16.5% irrespective of the type of business. Certain low value everyday purchases are excluded from the definition of goods, as is capital expenditure. Expenditure on services is not mentioned. Anti-forestalling legislation has also been introduced to ensure that any limited cost trader using the scheme cannot use a flat rate of less than 16.5% beyond 1 April 2017. This higher flat rate percentage will impact on the savings the scheme can deliver to users with lower VATable costs. An online tool will be available to help scheme users decide if they need to use the new rate from April. We will be contacting potentially affected clients during February to assess the best approach to this change. If you would like any further information please contact Gerry – [email protected]
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I’ve written an update on the trip to Delhi – you can read it by clicking here Pete the Vet in Delhi day 5: why worry about dogs when humans are suffering? Comments are closed. Please note that I am unable to answer veterinary questions in comments. If you have questions or concerns about your pet's health it is always better to contact your vet.
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Wed, Apr 24 |Arsenal Yards Life Sciences Bldgs 04/24/24 (Wed 1:00) Arsenal Yards, Watertown, MA Arsenal Yards is a landlord and wants to hold another dog therapy event for its Life Sciences companies because the first one was so successful! https://www.lifescienceatarsenalyards.com/ Arsenal Yards has kindly agreed to make another donation to P&P. Time & Location Apr 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM Arsenal Yards Life Sciences Bldgs, 500 Forge Rd, Watertown, MA 02472, USA About the Event A group of our teams visited last month and had a wonderful time. Arsenal Yards invited us back and and are making a second donation to our group! 1. Location Description: first floor of the lobby of a 500 Forge Road (a carpeted space) 2. Other pet organizations attending: No, Dogs Only 3. Parking arrangements: https://maps.app.goo.gl/er7MHp4jsnWNpMds9 The red circle is 500 Forge and next to the entrance for garage parking with plenty of free visitor parking on the first floor. Our contact, Katie, will be in the garage waiting for the teams to arrive! 4. Current COVID Protocols: No protocols. Pets & People Event notes: - Remember your ID badge and your dog in the vest/bandana with Pets & People logo . Cats are exempt from wearing a vest. - Always have a face mask with you at any event. While protocols will be changing, it is important that all participants at Events feel comfortable and safe. Mask guidelines for each event are listed on Event Details. - Be sure pet is clean, coat and teeth brushed and nails clipped. - Please remember our protocols state no pet interaction. If teams interact with any other pets always watch each dog's reactions and be proactive. - Do not post pictures of any individuals you visit as a Pets & People volunteer team on your personal social media pages.
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Video production is not just a technical process; it's an art form that blends creativity with technology to tell compelling stories. Whether it's for marketing, entertainment, education, or personal expression, the power of video cannot be understated in our increasingly visual world. Let's dive deeper into the fascinating world of video production and explore its various facets. The Intricacies of Video Production Video production is a multifaceted process that involves several key stages: pre-production, production, and post-production. Each of these stages is critical in turning a concept into an engaging visual story. The Pre-Production Phase: Crafting the Blueprint Pre-production is the stage where ideas take shape. It's about laying the groundwork for the entire project. This phase includes brainstorming sessions to generate and refine ideas. It's about finding that golden concept that resonates with the target audience and serves the video's purpose. Scriptwriting and storyboarding follow, where the narrative and visual sequences are meticulously planned. This stage also involves budgeting, which is a critical aspect of pre-production. A well-planned budget ensures that the project doesn’t overspend while achieving its objectives. Additionally, casting and location scouting bring the narrative to life, choosing the right talent and settings to enhance the story's impact. The Production Phase: Bringing the Story to Life The production phase is where the action happens. It's the most visible part of video production, involving filming the content. This stage utilizes a range of equipment and technology, from high-definition cameras to advanced lighting setups. The choice of equipment significantly impacts the quality and style of the final video. Filming techniques are crucial at this stage. The way a scene is shot, the camera angles, the movement, all contribute to how the story is told and perceived. Sound and lighting are equally important, setting the tone and mood of the video. The production phase is dynamic and often the most challenging, requiring a synergy of various elements to create the desired outcome. The Post-Production Phase: Weaving the Magic Post-production is where the raw footage is transformed into a polished final product. This phase involves editing, where the footage is cut and arranged to tell the story coherently and engagingly. Special effects and visual effects can be added to enhance the narrative and create a more dynamic visual experience. Color grading and sound design are also critical in post-production. Color grading sets the visual tone of the video, enhancing the mood and atmosphere. Sound design involves adding sound effects, music, and voice-overs, which are crucial in creating an immersive experience for the viewer. Exploring Different Types of Video Productions Video production is not a one-size-fits-all process. It varies greatly depending on the type of video being produced. Corporate videos, for instance, are essential tools for branding and communication. They need to be professional and align with the company's brand identity. Documentaries offer a glimpse into real-life stories and events. They require a thoughtful approach to present facts and narratives compellingly and truthfully. Music videos are another category, where visual creativity is used to complement and enhance musical pieces. Feature films represent the pinnacle of video production, combining all elements of storytelling, technology, and creativity to produce cinematic masterpieces. Overcoming Challenges in Video Production Video production is a complex and often challenging process. Budget constraints are a common hurdle, requiring creative solutions to produce high-quality content without overspending. Time management is also vital, ensuring projects are completed within deadlines without compromising quality. Technical difficulties, unforeseen issues during filming, or post-production challenges demand quick thinking and problem-solving skills from the production team. Embracing Future Trends The video production industry is continually evolving, influenced by technological advancements and changing viewer preferences. Innovations in virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence are reshaping the way video content is produced and consumed. Understanding and adapting to these changes is crucial for any video production professional or company looking to stay relevant and successful in this dynamic field. Video production is an exciting and dynamic field, offering endless possibilities for storytelling and creativity. From the initial concept in pre-production to the final touches in post-production, every stage of the process is critical in creating content that engages, informs, and entertains. Whether you're a professional videographer, a company looking to produce a corporate video, or just a passionate storyteller, understanding the nuances of video production is key to creating impactful and memorable content. FAQs on Video Production What Are the Essential Stages of Video Production? The essential stages of video production include pre-production (planning, scripting, and organizing), production (filming with proper equipment and techniques), and post-production (editing, color grading, and sound designing). Each stage plays a crucial role in transforming a concept into a compelling video. How Important is Budgeting in Video Production? Budgeting is extremely important in video production. It determines the scope of the project, including the quality of equipment, talent involved, and the overall production value. A well-planned budget ensures that the project achieves its objectives without overspending. Can You Explain the Significance of Post-Production? Post-production is where the raw footage is transformed into a polished final product. It involves editing to arrange footage coherently, adding special effects, color grading to set the visual tone, and sound design to create an immersive auditory experience. It's crucial for refining and enhancing the overall impact of the video. What Challenges Are Common in Video Production? Common challenges in video production include budget constraints, time management, and technical difficulties. Navigating these challenges requires creativity, efficient planning, and problem-solving skills to ensure the final product meets quality standards and deadlines. How is Technology Changing Video Production? Technology is revolutionizing video production with advancements in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI). 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In the News CMS Shares Specifics on Sweeping Medicare Telehealth Expansion CMS Administrator Seema Verma unveiled changes on Tuesday that would significantly widen Medicare’s telehealth coverage in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Providers had been waiting for the much-anticipated guidance, which clarified Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar’s move to waive certain Medicare restrictions on Friday. The sweeping changes could play an important role in the trajectory of the disease, letting older patients who face a higher risk from the disease receive care at home. …The changes went into effect for visits starting on March 6. Medicare will pay for the video visits the same as it would an in-person appointment, and providers are allowed to waive copays or other out-of-pocket costs. …Facilities that haven’t used telehealth in the past are now starting to ask questions about how to implement new technologies, said Mei Kwong, executive director of the Center for Connected Health Policy. For example, her office has seen an uptick in skilled nursing facilities asking for help. “Now that we have this pandemic that we’re facing here, all of these places are realizing, we’ve got to really stretch our resources in some way, and we also need to minimize contact,” she said. “We’ve been slammed with questions coming from all different sectors. … Everybody is asking, how can I best do this to keep ensuring patient safety, and have less potential exposure to the virus here?” Originally published by MedCity News
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Metro Manila, Philippines – As the COVID-19 pandemic magnified the need for cost-saving measures, demand for grid-tied solar systems have gone through the roof within the past year. With everyone stuck with various work- and study-at-home arrangements, a lot of Filipinos have been looking into getting their own solar energy system so they can generate clean and free energy for their home or business. But are there special considerations before having your own system installed? To be able to help the chosen solar supplier to develop the optimal solar system size, the following basic information should be considered: How much of my electric bill do I want to reduce through solar energy? Whether you choose to cover 100% of your average monthly bill or just start out with a portion, grid-tied solar systems offer a quick return on your investment of 4-5 years. Such a return makes solar an unbeatable asset to invest in, earning you a 20% payback on each peso paid - without fuss, just by harvesting our tropical sunlight every day! How do I usually consume electricity, e.g. when do I run my aircons? Understanding your electricity consumption will help us design the perfect system for you and your electricity needs, in turn helping you maximize your savings every month. How much shadow-free space do I have available on optimal roof sides? For the German solar panels to operate at top efficiency, a clear, shadow-free roof facing south, east and west is optimal for installations in the Philippines. But there are circumstances that cannot be avoided (trees and electric poles) which can greatly affect solar energy generation by casting shadows on the panels. Our SMA inverters now have an integrated feature called ShadeFix: a proprietary, integrated inverter capability that optimizes the yield of solar energy systems in every situation – even in shading. Is my roof material compatible with installing solar panels? We can cater to all roof materials using our high-quality German solar mounting system, securely installed with its special zero leak technology and can withstand strong typhoon winds that regularly hit the country in accordance with Philippine wind code NSCP 2015. How much budget can I allocate for solar? If budget constraints are limiting you to a smaller system than you would want, or would want to try out a smaller system before fully committing to covering your whole bill, our solar energy systems are modular and fully expandable. And if you are happy with how the system performs and would like to save more, we will happily reconsult, revisit your existing system and recommend the best options for you. It is very important to choose a certified and experienced solar company that can cater to your needs and be supplied with quality components and services to fully enjoy the solar system for over 25 years – because in fact, that is how extensive warranties of a solar system can be! Anyone who wants a professional, honest and quick consultation should contact PHILERGY German Solar. Our team provides free expert solar consultation and building inspections passionately to turn your journey towards a high-quality and maintenance free solar system into a smooth and uncomplicated experience! CONTACT US FOR FREE SOLAR CONSULTATION! PHONE: (02) 8638 8277 SMART: +63 921 373 3840 GLOBE: +63 917 329 2112 PHILERGY German Solar Philippines is your reliable, high quality solar energy installer, solar power system, and solar panel supplier in the Philippines with German-made solar equipment combined with experienced German Solar engineering. All installations come with up to 25 years warranty for homes and businesses, and options for flexible solar financing without collateral and additional fees. We are the nation’s top solar company with headquarters, office and showroom in Manila, Philippines with German management and German head solar engineers setting top of the line solar standards. All our solar energy systems are customized according to every client's needs via free expert solar consultation and professional onsite analysis, and are installed by trained teams that are headed by at least 1 German engineer with over 20 years of solar experience.
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January 06, 2021 Surveying the scene unfolding at the steps of the U.S. Capitol building, Sixers head coach Doc Rivers had a clear message prior to Wednesday's game against the Wizards — this is disturbing, but it is not what he believes America stands for or will tolerate. "It's pretty disturbing, obviously sad," Rivers said Wednesday. "But what it is not is, I keep hearing like this [an] attack on democracy. It's not. Democracy will prevail. It always does. It shows a lot though." With supporters of Donald Trump storming the steps of the Capitol, Rivers pointed out the results of Tuesday's special Senate election in Georgia, which many outlets have called both races in favor of Democrat candidates Raphael Warnock and John Ossoff, noting the double win as a point of pride for the country. In his mind, it sent a clear message that, "the masses have spoken." That is the point of contention today, as Trump continued to make unsubstantiated claims about the integrity of the 2020 election won by Joe Biden. A range of reports from D.C. on Wednesday described everything from an armed standoff inside the Capitol to the discovery of explosives. In Rivers' mind, however, the treatment of the pro-Trump protestors by police showed a stark contrast between how protestors were treated by police around the country all summer, as cities around the country protested in support of the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd's death. "When you saw the protests in the summer, you saw the riots, or more the police and the National Guard and the Army, and then you see this and you saw nothing. It basically proves the point about a privileged life," Rivers said Wednesday. "I'll say it because I don't think a lot of people want to: could you imagine today [if] those were all black people storming the capitol, and what would have happened? So that, to me, is a picture that's worth 1000 words for all of us to see, and probably something for us to reckon with, again." "No police dogs turned on people, no billy clubs hitting people, people peacefully being escorted out of the Capitol. So it shows that you can disperse the crowd peacefully, I guess, would be the one thing." The image of police dogs being unleashed on American citizens is something Rivers, born in 1961, remembers vividly from his childhood. It's a point he would bring up again when discussing how to keep his players focused on the task at hand, a Wednesday night meeting with the Wizards. Rivers, quite unfortunately, has plenty of experience leading his teams on the floor while trying to keep their minds off of things happening away from it. He was the man tasked with leading the Clippers in the midst of the Donald Sterling scandal in 2014, and Rivers delivered a passionate speech from the bubble this past summer about police brutality in the wake of Jacob Blake's death. The Sixers' new head coach knows his players did not grow up with the same images and experiences that he did, which extends to the visiting Wizards, who have concerns of their own to grapple with heading into the game. "It's such an individual emotion," Rivers said. "As an older black male, I've seen police dogs being unleashed on people, and then you see today where there's nothing, and so that's an emotion that I have, right? Tobias and those guys probably don't have that emotion. And I don't know how many guys have been watching TV today, you just don't know but you know it's gonna be the talk for both teams." "Washington, just think about them. It's where they live right now and so they have a lot on their plate, probably worried about public safety of their families. So this is a tough one tonight I gotta tell you, and we'll see how it turns out." This story is developing. Follow Kyle on Twitter: @KyleNeubeck Like us on Facebook: PhillyVoice Sports
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Photo Assistant, Digital Tech People, Portrait, Architecture, Location Scout, Fashion, Beauty, Reportage, Stillife, Food, Landscape, Transportation, International Exp. I work with all available Raw editing Softwares. I'm an expert with Photoshop, working often as a full round retoucher and matte-painter. On Set I recommend the use of Capture One for tethered shooting, also I have used Lightroom in several occasions. I work on Apple computers mostly, with Thunderbolt3 connections compatible with high speed data transfers, for large size file download and backup. My monitors are always calibrated and the use Wacom tablet is a must in my set up. I have many years experience as an assistant and photographer, having worked with all camera systems: Hasselblad, PhaseOne, Mamiya, Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji and more. I have also worked with almost all professional light equipment, from strobes to continuous light References as assistant / Career I have a degree on Professional Photography (2002, Escuela de Fotografía Creativa de Andy Goldstein, Buenos Aires) and a degree on Cinematography (2007, Universidad del Cine, Buenos Aires). I studied both careers at the time of film photography, while I was assisting several photographers in Argentina that were in the process of shifting to dIgital systems and workflows. I assisted them often in this expansions into digital, regularly doing photoshop works for them. I developed a career myself as a Photographer and, slowly as a retoucher too. In 2012 I was hired by an advertising agency in Middle East to work full time as an in-house Digital Retoucher, something I did in that and a few other agencies for three more years. In 2018 I moved to live permanently in Barcelona Spain, where I started working as a Digital Image Technician (DIT) for Moonlight Barcelona, on TVC and Series. My tasks include creating and maintaining seamless digital workflows and storage of the material recorded, Grading the footage and creating and delivering dailies on set.
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Warning: Undefined array key "custom_image_width" in /misc/26/275/122/073/3/user/web/pianesi.com/wp-content/plugins/printfriendly/pf.php on line 1275 Warning: Undefined array key "custom_image_height" in /misc/26/275/122/073/3/user/web/pianesi.com/wp-content/plugins/printfriendly/pf.php on line 1276 My mother-in-law was adamant: in good company, you do not discuss politics or religion. I had been living in the US for only a few years and those words seemed most curious to me, almost as curious as the word “controversial.” (I distinctly remember asking my friend Val; “What does the word controversial mean?”) Why? Where I’m originally from everything is “controversial” (and perfectly fine) and all people do is talk about politics and religion (and this is also ok). That’s why this post is about your ability to have a political discussion with someone who doesn’t agree with a word you say: Can you do it? Even better, can you do it and have fun? As we enter more squarely into this election year with a political system that many experts say is more polarized than ever before in history, I hope you find this topic interesting. I feel that this is the relationship skills acid test: being able to talk politics with someone of a different party and still staying friends… One Simple Condition of Success This has nothing to do with the fact that I teach conflict resolution: I have been guilty myself of, ahem, unproductive political conversations. Eventually I realized that, unless the conversation has one necessary (but hardly sufficient) condition the effort is not likely to be successful. So what unleash the power of breakthourgh dialogue? I’ve learned that context is key. Ideally you need to be sitting at a lunch table. And somewhere between your tagliatelle with porcini mushroom and eggplant parmesan, you can try talking about any controversial topic from abortion, to gay marriage, to animal rights. After all what do we really, really know about politics? So, give it a try: you and your lunch companion might end up agreeing on some matters. For instance, about what wine to drink and whether or not take another portion before the next round of pasta. But be warned: what will make your lunch memorable—besides the food— will be how deeply you will disagree, and how congenially. You run the risk of laughing a lot. Hopefully each of you will be able to finish your sentences. Isn’t that nice? How satisfying is talking politics with people who agree with everything you say? Isn’t what dazzles in these different conversations the slow realization that by talking with a person with dissimilar ideas reminds you of what you hold dear and firmly believe? So here are the ground rules to tap into the power of breakthrough dialogue: - Make sure you pay attention to the context (i.e. there’s good food on the table or at least a congenial atmosphere). - Think about what the other person has to say. - Try like hell to listen rather than to talk. (The food will help!) What would be possible if your team members were completely free to accomplish in front of a great meal? Adriano understands how to increase your returns on leadership. He works with professionals in world-class organizations that include Philip Morris, Microsoft, the World Bank, Johns Hopkins University, the US Marine Corps, the State Department and NASA. A skilled experiential educator with corporate leadership experience, he is the Founder & Principal Consultant of ParticipAction Consulting, Inc., a firm committed to help clients redefine change, collaboration and power in their organizations. He co-authored "Teachable Moments of Leadership" with Jill Hufnagel in 2016, on a learning methodology that gets results by going from PowerPoint to …powerful! Adriano Pianesi | [email protected]
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Easter Symbols and Their Spiritual Meaning: Understanding the Paschal Symbols The Christian celebration of Easter often feels like it has been so secularized and commercialized that the true meaning has been lost. The Christian celebration of Easter often feels like it has been so secularized and commercialized that the true meaning has been lost. What do eggs, chicks, lambs, and lilies have to do with Jesus’s resurrection anyway? However, many of these symbols have a traditional, spiritual significance that can still offer insight into deeper mysteries of our faith. The lamb is perhaps the most obvious of the Easter Symbol as we know Jesus is often referred to as the “Lamb of God” the sacrifice offered for our sins. It is often depicted with the flag of victory to represent Christ’s triumph over death. For centuries, the main feature of the Pope's Easter dinner was roast lamb, a custom adopted by many Christian households. Today, even if lamb isn’t on the menu for your Easter meal, you might still include this significant image in the form of butter, pastry, or chocolate. Since ancient times, people considered eggs as symbols of fertility–new life emerging from something seemingly dead. In the Christian interpretation, the egg symbolizes the tomb, death broken and made empty by Christ’s resurrection. For this reason baby chicks are also a common Easter symbol. In the Early Church (as they still do in the Orthodox Tradition), people fasted from eggs during Lent, making them a food people looked forward to eating come Eastertide and as well as a part of many different customs around the world. The tradition of coloring Easter eggs for instance dates back to the 13th century; at first people only dyed them red to symbolize Christ’s blood but now many different colors are often used. There is even a special Easter blessing associated with eggs–The Benedictio Ovorum! Since the 12th Century eggs were blessed and given as gifts during these celebrations. You might have noticed that your Church is adorned with lilies this time of year; flowers, particularly the Lily, hold significant spiritual meaning for Chirstians. The Lily is often seen in religious art to represent purity. Easter Lilies has been nicknamed ‘the white-robed apostles of hope.' Along with its white color that represents Christ’s purity, the lily is shaped like a trumpet heralding the rebirth of Christ. The lily’s growth process can also represent the events of Holy Week. The bulbs planted underground symbolize Jesus' death while the blooming of the lilies represent his resurrection. This springtime flower is often among the first to blossom, making them the perfect option for Easter decoration. From all of us here at Pietra Fitness, we would like to wish you and your family a very happy and very blessed Easter Season. HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED!
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