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Originally published on Mic and republished here with their permission.
Let’s talk about sex, baby. Let’s talk about you and me… and the church.
For centuries, the Christian church has had what amounts to a monopoly on Western conversations about sex and marriage. And during this time, it has given a lot of bad advice in its tenure.
While some religious institutions have used their platforms to preach tolerance and respect, all too often their more conservative counterparts have ended up perpetuating patriarchy, rape culture, and heteronormativity.
A lot of religious institutions, especially conservative iterations, forgo sexual education in favor of blanket statements like “Sex is impure – don’t have it until marriage.”
In the United States, these types of dogmatic and outdated beliefs may be taking their toll on the faithful. According to the Pew Research Forum, more US Americans than ever before claim they don’t consider themselves affiliated with any one religion, including nearly one-quarter of millennials. And it’s not just in the US.
If religious institutions truly want to stop this trend, they must change the perception that they are stuck in a rut culturally. One way to do this would be by contributing healthy ideas about sex and marriage.
But they have to stop telling lies first.
Here are a few ways Christian leaders could stop being part of the problem when it comes to sexual stigmatization and shaming, instead helping their audience become more enlightened and empowered when it comes to sexuality.
1. Virginity Is a Biological Event
Once you’ve had sex, you’re no longer a virgin – at least, that’s what some in the church would like you to believe.
Indeed, for many denominations, there is a clear line between pre- and post-penetration that determines your virginity.
But what kind of sex exactly are we talking about? Does oral sex count? How about anal sex? Or is it just vaginal intercourse with cisgender heterosexual penises and vaginas?
In fact, the idea that virginity is a biological event is inherently flawed, a social construct that works to uphold purity culture.
“Virginity doesn’t exist as a one-time, biological reality. Instead, the ‘loss’ of virginity is the movement from being sexually inexperienced to being experienced, and this has numerous stages over a person’s life,” Dianna Anderson, author of Damaged Goods: New Perspectives on Christian Purity, told Mic.
“It makes much more sense to say that virginity exists as a construct that helps us define our level of sexual experience than it does to say it’s a biological reality,” Anderson said.
2. Marriage Automatically Makes Sex Amazing for Everyone
Sex can be awesome after marriage.
It can also be pretty bad.
Yes, in fact, your wedding night may be an awkward, fumbling sexual experience – and that’s okay.
Good sex requires intimacy, trust, transparency, and mutual satisfaction. These things can be achieved outside of a marriage, but can also be amplified by a marriage.
Despite what some Christians say, believing in the Bible won’t make your sex life amazing.
Sex doesn’t magically become the bee’s knees because you signed a marriage certificate and received a priest’s blessing.
3. Sex Is Only for Heterosexual Cisgender People
We’ve heard it all before: “If a man lies with another man as he lies with a woman, he is an abomination.”
Many churches still hold onto theology that condemns same-sex intimacy and polices queer individuals who don’t appease the church’s sexual ethical standards.
This shame-filled narrative holds that sex is only for straight cisgender people, essentially erasing LGBTQIA+ people from the narrative altogether.
Even transgender people are unable to be intimate by some churches’ standards.
A recent publication by a research institute for the Seventh-Day Adventist Church called trans identities a “sophisticated form of homosexuality.”
4. If You’re Not Married By a Certain Age, You’re Screwed
The pressure to find a spouse in your early 20s is intense in some corners of the Christian world, to the extent that some young adults feel doomed if they don’t marry by a certain age.
In 2009, Christianity Today ran a piece by Mark Regnerus outlining a case for early marriage: “Amid our purity pledges and attempts to make chastity hip, we forgot to teach young Christians how to tie the knot.”
More recently, Karen Swallow Prior in the Atlantic extolled the values of marrying young.
These arguments focus on fertility (“Get ’em while they’re young!”) and idolize a biblical definition of heterosexual marriage and fidelity.
But there is no set age that someone must marry by. You can be 26, single and ready to mingle, and it’ll all be okay.
5. Having Sex Before Marriage Makes You Damaged Goods
No one is damaged goods. No matter how much sex you’ve had, you are not damaged goods. This lie is especially dangerous for survivors of sexual abuse.
“There’s this deep fear within the purity movement that if you ‘give yourself away’ or ‘let someone else in,’ you’ll be damaged for your future marriage,” Anderson said.
“But that’s not how life works. Our responses to events, both positive and negative, shape who we are as people. To say that any sexual activity makes you damaged is to say that your worth exists somewhere in your nether regions, which is patently false.”
6. Women Must Fulfill Men’s Needs
There’s a double standard in how the church talks about sexual relationships. It’s one that usually favors the men and centers their needs over their female partners.
The church espouses that women must be ready to fulfill their man’s needs at all times. But this argument does little to encourage men to fulfill their partner’s needs, sexual or not.
Christian author and on-again, off-again megachurch pastor Mark Driscoll goes as far to say that women who refuse sex (whether for sexual abuse trauma, pain, or even anxiety) are selfish and go against God.
No offense to Driscoll, but it’s time to set the record straight on this issue.
Attention, all God-fearing men: Women are not your personal sex toys.
7. Men Marry for Sex, Women Marry for Love
It’s common for some conservative Christian authors to describe men as “wild,” relinquishing any responsibility for a man’s “wandering eyes.” Yes, some even go as far to say “dateable girls shut up.”
This gender stereotypical nonsense is nonsense. People marry for all types of reasons.
Sex and love aren’t even the only reasons some people get married. But there isn’t a reason that’s specific to any gender.
8. Marriage Is ‘Forever’
Although not always explicitly, women have been encouraged to forgive and even stay with unfaithful or abusive husbands.
Women have similarly been encouraged to stay with their partners because, despite consistently high rates in North America and parts of Europe, divorce is still considered immoral in the eyes of some conservative Christian denominations.
Outdated stigmas about virginity can make divorce especially hard for women, however.
9. Masturbation Is a Sin – And Possibly Gay
“Masturbation can be a form of homosexuality because it is a sexual act that does not involve a woman,” Driscoll notes.
Often these arguments hinge on the Biblical story of Onan, a man who purposefully “spilled his seed the ground” according to Genesis 38, as proof masturbation’s sinfulness.
This couldn’t be further from the truth, of course. Masturbation is a perfectly normal, healthy behavior, for those who are single, in relationships, or those who are sexually inactive.
Matthew Vines, author of God and the Gay Christian, notes that the story of Onan is being read incorrectly, with the Bible’s words being twisted to make masturbation seem bad.
“The wicked thing that arouses God’s wrath was not Onan’s act of non-procreative sex, but his refusal to fulfill a family obligation of great consequence under the Old Testament,” Vines writes.
Around the world, there are currently more than 2 billion people who consider themselves Christian in some way or another. In the United States, this number is closer to 250 million.
Christian ideology comes in many forms, from liberal Protestants who actively welcome the queer and trans communities to conservative Catholics who believe mass should only be said in Latin.
There is no universal Christian, as there is no universal Christian church. That said, there are still far too many Christians who subscribe to a narrow ideology of purity and female submissiveness, of homophobia and general intolerance.
If the religion is going to endure, however, especially in the West, it must adapt to a world that no longer considers women subordinate, divorcees immoral and the LGBTQIA+ community sinners.
Eliel Cruz is a New York-based freelance journalist writing on (bi)sexuality, gender, religion, and pop culture for Mic.com, The Advocate, and Religion News Service. He is the president and co-founder of the Intercollegiate Adventist Gay-Straight Alliance Coalition, a 501(c)3 organization which represents six unofficial LGBT-straight alliance groups on Seventh-day Adventists educational institutions nationwide. Follow him on Twitter @elielcruz. | <urn:uuid:74e2fedb-d5a2-41dc-8f80-f984d333dce9> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://everydayfeminism.com/2015/05/christianity-lies-sex-marriage/ | 2024-04-24T02:06:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.948855 | 2,092 |
Beyoncé’s latest album Cowboy Carter is a love letter to country music that perfectly captures her incredible range, and it deserves all the praise coming its way. This album gave us 27 new songs, each one amazing in its own right, and these five ended up creating the biggest commotion so far.
“Texas Hold ‘Em”
“Texas Hold ‘Em” gave us a taste of Cowboy Carter before this album even came out. It introduced us to Beyoncé’s new sound, set several chart records, and started a larger conversation about the place of African-American artists in country music.
Beyoncé didn’t just cover Dolly Parton’s timeless classic “Jolene”—she put a modern, defiant spin on this pleading country bop, infusing it with her personal history.
“II Most Wanted” ft. Miley Cyrus
Cowboy Carter wouldn’t be the same without its amazing collaborations, and “II Most Wanted” did a great job blending Beyoncé and Cyrus’ voices and musical styles in perfect harmony.
In addition to being one of Cowboy Carter’s strongest tracks, “Protector” became a huge sensation online because it features spoken word by Beyoncé’s daughter Rumi Carter.
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Cookie loves Girl more than anything – even chasing balls and smelling smells!
Based on personal experience
“In year 12 I struggled with depression, anxiety and anorexia, and wasn’t able to go to school for most of the year. When my parents gave me Saffy for my 18th birthday, everything started getting better; he could make me smile when nothing else could and was beside me for every step. Recovering from depression was easily the most challenging, humbling experience of my life.”
– Author Isabelle Duff
A story for everyone
“Depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses are experienced by one in 7 people in Australia. So, statistically, almost everyone will have someone in their life who struggles with their mental health. I hope that Cookie can help create a culture of empathy around mental illness, and educate children about what their loved ones might be going through.”
– Author Isabelle Duff
An important resource that keeps things light
Cookie is the first book by an extremely promising young author, written when she was just 18 years old. Based on her own personal experiences with depression, anxiety and anorexia, and the relationship with her dog, Saffy, this book is a playful, positive and sensitive resource for starting conversations about depression with young readers. This is an important contribution to the movement to de-stigmatise discussions around mental illness.
Educating Young Children
Isabelle Duff tells the story in first person through Cookie and you can feel the reflection of her experiences in the story as it slowly unfolds. What a lovely book to help children unravel some of the tricky feelings around depression and help step into some bigger conversations when ready.”
School Days Magazine
“From the moment we opened Cookie, I couldn’t help smile, it really is a cheerful yet thoughtful and simple story for little ones whether your child has anxiety or not. It would make a delightful present that’s sure to become a favourite at bedtime.” Click here to read
Living Arts Canberra
“I don’t want people to think this is a negative and sad book in any way. It’s the most beautiful and gentle story. It’s a story of happiness that can be found in the most simple things. It’s beautifully told … a magical book.” Click here to listen
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“This is such a lovely book. It’s a sensitive exploration of childhood depression and anxiety and the importance of empathy. It provides a gentle starting point for big conversations with children who are troubled” Click here to read
“The voice in this story is fresh and unique. It speaks clearly to the reader and delivers a strong message about how love and friendship can help you cope with sadness.” Click here to read
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“by telling the story through Cookie’s voice, setting it in a typical family setting with a light touch of humour and through the interactions of all, demonstrating how Girl’s moods impact on the whole family, Duff shows that (mental health) is something that can affect any family and anybody within it.” Click here to read
Kids’ Book Review
“I loved this beautifully designed and written book. It is an excellent example of a writer finding their unique voice which is an asset, especially to writers beginning their journey.” Click here to read
In The Good Books
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“Divine, beautifully illustrated, this book will warm your heart with its humorous narrative from a puppy’s point of view.” Click here to read
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“a pleasure to read. The humour of hearing the story told by the dog is gentle and caring.” Click here to read
“COOKIE tackles an immensely important and ‘big’ subject, depression and mental wellbeing in young people, yet it does so through the beguiling voice of a charming puppy dog. Heart melting illustrations seal the deal in this touching picture book..”
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This story is told through the voice of the dog, Cookie, how he interprets Girls’ sadness and his understanding of the world around him. Cookie has some interesting, humourous names for some things.
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Sympathetically written this is a gentle insight into anxiety and the benefits of animals as companions.
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EK Books are doing wonderful things with their publishing, creating ‘Books with Heart on Issues that Matter’, and I have loved every one of their books that take some very big issues and present them in a beautifully crafted, child-focused, and sensitive way.
As with other EK books, the message in Cookie is delivered without being obvious or didactic. Looking at things from a dog’s point of view offers a different take on mental health, and is all the more authentic by being inspired by author Isabelle Duff’s own experiences, and her dog (a border collie like Cookie), who helped her through them.
Cookie is a great resource for talking about feelings, emotions and understanding others.
It is a timely reminder that young children struggle with down times with things like anxiety more and more a part of their young lives. Cookie is a rich opportunity to talk about the times when things don’t seem to be going right for young people, and giving them some strategies to respond to these feelings as and when they come up.
4CA – Murray Jones
“This month is Mental Health Month, so this morning in the Breakfast Show I caught up with young author Isabelle Duff about her book titled Cookie. Barely out of her teens, Isabelle has secured a global publishing contract with this story. Based on her own experience with anxiety, the gift of a puppy named Saffy inspired her recovery, and this new book.”
RN Breakfast with Fran Kelly
“opens up conversations of mental health to children”
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Dim’s Write Stuff
“Timely, affectionate, and quietly affecting, Cookie will appeal to a wide audience, Border collie lovers notwithstanding and is highly recommended. “
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“ Ms Duff said she wanted the book to raise awareness of mental health, particularly among her peers. “ Click here to read
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Marketfest is a summer festival in beautiful downtown White Bear Lake that runs Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, June 16 – July 28, 2022. In its 31st year it continues to attract locals and visitors who are interested in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.Each week two stages offer live concerts showcasing local bands from diverse musical genres including jazz, blues, rock, folk, country, and funk. The festival features children’s games and activities, pony rides, a farmer’s market and a classic car show. More than 180 vendors offer a wide variety of arts, crafts, merchandise, services and foods. An estimated 4,000-5,000 people attend each Thursday. For additional information visit the Marketfest website.
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Ever since we got to know about Drake’s son, Adonis, little to nothing has been revealed about his identity. Despite admitting he is indeed a father on his Scorpion album and going as far as explaining why he did not come out about that, he has been very coy and protective when it comes to his son, which is totally understandable.
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Besides being an extraordinarily talented actor, Samuel L. Jackson is also known for his unapologetic use of curse words both on and off screen, and with the general elections in the U.S. just a few months away, the veteran actor wants to use that for a worthy cause – get people to register to vote.
Taking to his Twitter on Monday, the Avengers star offered to teach his fans and followers how to swear in 15 different languages if 2,500 of them register to vote. Prior to his offer, he shared an earlier tweet urging his followers to check their voter registration status or register to vote and enticed them with “a very special ‘tutorial’” as a small token.
Keeping to his promise, the 71-year-old shared a tutorial video on Tuesday after the target was met. “You guys showed up and blasted through our Voter Action Goal for #GoodToVote! So as promised, here’s some Cussin’ 15 ways to go! Thanks for getting involved and make sure to #vote on Nov.3rd!,” he captioned in the video.
Jackson’s initiative is in partnership with HeadCount, a “non-partisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy.” The organization claims they have so far gotten over 700,000 people to register.
Vocal Trump critic
Jackson has never shied away from calling out Donald Trump. In an interview with Esquire in 2019, the actor was asked about his no holds barred approach when it came to criticizing the U.S. president and as usual, his reply came with the usual trademark expletives.
“I think we feel the same way that all of the m*therf*ckers that hated Obama felt for eight years. So they said all that sh*t. They put f*cking pictures up on the Internet of Michelle sitting with her legs crossed with a d*ck hanging down. We feel the same way that they feel or they felt about Obama being the man, even though he wasn’t f*cking ruining their lives; he was trying to help their lives,” he stated.
“This m*therf*cker is like ruining the planet and all kinds of other crazy sh*t. And the people think that’s okay. It’s not f*cking okay. And if you’re not saying anything, then you’re complicit.
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By Alan Caruba
I know the media and, by extension, everyone else is focused on April 15 as the day tax returns must be filed, but there is another event going on in Washington that is not likely to get much attention.
It is a two-day, April 14-15 Bed Bug Summit being held by the Environmental Protection Agency to address the nationwide infestations of bed bugs. One of the reasons this nasty little pest has burst upon the scene goes back to the banning of DDT by the EPA.
By the end of the 1950s, bed bugs were no longer a significant pest problem. Bed bugs had been so thoroughly eliminated by pest management professionals that a new generation of them had never seen one or had any idea how to combat them. Of the many insect pest species, bed bugs are among the most difficult to eliminate.
Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring” got the anti-pesticide panic going by defaming DDT. Not only was it banned here, but also worldwide. The ban has since led to millions of needless deaths in malarial regions like Africa.
Bed bugs are common in other nations that are less attentive to insect pest eradication and with the rise of international travel they hopped a ride to the United States via the luggage of foreign tourists and Americans returning home from traveling abroad. They began showing up initially a few years ago in hotels and resorts frequented by travelers as well as the homes of Americans who had been overseas.
Had the EPA not banned DDT in 1972 it is very likely there would be no significant bed bug problem here in the United States.
As the EPA put it at the time, “The general use of the pesticide DDT will no longer be legal in the United States after today, ending nearly three decades of application during which time the once-popular chemical was used to control insect pests on crop and forest lands, around homes and gardens, and for industrial and commercial purposes.”
This has been a chronic problem with the EPA. It tends to create or exacerbate more problems than it solves.
The agency banned Chlordane in the 1980s; it was one of the most effective and successful termiticides ever invented. Pest controllers used to pump it into the ground around a home and it would stay there for a half century as a chemical fence against termites seeking access through foundations or getting close enough to build a mud tunnel to get inside a home. Termites are responsible for an estimated five billion dollars damage annually, more than all the fires and floods combined.
In 1998, Harry Katz, a pest management expert, noted that “Many studies were made of chlordane’s effect on humans. The World Health Organization reports about a study in 1981 in which mortality of 782 workers who manufactured chlordane and heptachlor for up to 20 years showed no increase in cancer in comparison to normal death figures. In another study by Wang and MacMahon in 1980, all cancer deaths were lower than expected. In a follow-up study in 1982, the two Harvard researchers looked again at the mortality rates of termite control technicians and found there was no significant increase of cancer cases.”
These and other bans almost always come down to a political and/or ideological decision. The science regarding such bans rarely represents any real or significant threat unless perhaps someone literally drinks the stuff from the bottle!
The EPA has a registration process for new pesticides (and renewal of older ones) that literally costs chemical producers millions of dollars before a pesticide can be registered for use either exclusively by pest management professionals and specific to particular pest species, or made available off the shelf to the public.
During the Clinton administration, Carol Browner, then the EPA Director and now the environmental advisor to President Obama, announced the restricted use of one of the most effective pesticides against a whole range of insect pests, Dursban, and removed it from use by consumers who had been using it successfully for decades to rid homes, dorm rooms, offices and everywhere else of cockroaches, spiders, ants, mosquitoes, etc.
Browner said the Agency was "shutting off the manufacture of this chemical” according to the Associated Press, but anti-pesticide fanatics complained that the EPA action did not recall the product already on store shelves. The EPA saw no problem allowing the use of Dursban to continue as an agricultural application to protect food crops against insect predators.
The primary reason given for the Dursban ban was that the action was taken to protect children from exposure. Any time you hear it’s “for the children” that’s a sure sign there is little real science-based justification.
The EPA effectively banned a pesticide called “Ficam”, a remarkable product that eliminated a wide range of insect pests and was applied with nothing more toxic than water. By demanding that the product go through the multi-million dollar registration process again, the EPA drove it from the marketplace when the manufacturer decided it wasn’t worth it.
These bans are almost always based on the ideology that pesticides are a threat to humans and other species like birds or fish. When properly applied pesticides are only a threat to insect pests that have, for millennia, transmitted diseases to humans.
In parts of Central and South America today, people are dying of Dengue fever and a nasty disease called Chagas. In the United States Lyme Disease, transmitted by ticks, continues to afflict people. By contrast, a pesticide-based campaign against West Nile Fever, transmitted by mosquitoes, has proven effective.
There is a reason your favorite supermarket or restaurant is not home to insect and rodent pests. It is because professionals using pesticides keep it pest free. There isn’t a school, a hospital, or any other public facility that is not kept pest free in the same way. Usually the work is done at night so as not to disturb the delicate sensibility of the very people being protected.
For two days the EPA will listen to testimony about the bed bug problem afflicting the nation. They could have saved themselves the time, effort, and cost involved by simply adopting a more science-based attitude toward pesticides, but that is not going to happen so long as the ideologues and other scare mongers are in charge.
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The planned cuts are so huge, that they could only be paid for with massive cuts in public spending affecting schools, hospitals and our police.
So, do you prefer to sack 525,000 teachers, or 600,000 nurses, or 210,000 doctors?
Or perhaps the Tories would rather scrap the current Government plans for 840 new schools – including the first new secondary school to be built in Lincolnshire for a generation.
The slash’n’burn same old Tory policy would mean spending cuts for the many to benefit a few – that’s why members of the Lincolnshire-based Midlands Industrial Council which bankrolls Camerons Conservative popped the champers last week.
You don’t have to take Labour’s word.
This from the financial wire service Reuters reporting on the Conservative Tax Report:
Robert Chote, Director of the Institute of Fiscal Studies, told BBC Radio:
This package, if it were to be implemented in its entirety, is likely to benefit people on relatively high incomes rather than people on relatively low incomes.
That would certainly be true of the income tax cuts, which help people in the middle or towards the top, and the same with cuts in inheritance tax and capital gains tax.
Increases in environmental taxes tend to be, at best, neutral across the income distribution or tend to hit the least well-off harder than the best-off.
And today, hypocrisy as Cameron pretended to champion older people – without mentioning his commitment to scrap the New Deal for Older People which has helped thousands back into work.
Cameron’s Conservatives have slumped from plus-14 points in the polls when he became Leader to minus-2 points today.
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# 194 <8.11> True Confessions
MICHAEL FILERMAN was a participating writer in the original drafts of the episode. Since the script was changed heavily, however, he was not credited for it on screen.
Different footage in the recap and the scene of Emma and Daniel's wedding in the previous episode: # 193 featured a long shot (screen grab 1), but the recap before the main title of the current episode — also with the voice over of Emma reading her letter — presents an earlier moment in a wide angle that is less zoomed-in (screen capture 2).
Parts of the final scene from # 193 are unusually presented again at the beginning of act 1 (rather than in the recap). The footage in the segment in the den at the Agretti Residence when Nick demands the truth from Anna is from a different take though: In # 193, the moment when Nick asks, "Tell me the truth, Anna," was shown in a close-up (screen grab 1) while the footage in the current episode is a long shot (screen grab 2) with Nick's line being shortened to: "The truth, Anna!"
For the actual opening scene at night, a previously unused establishing shot of the Channing Ranch is presented. It was filmed during season 7 though, which is easily recognizable from Maggie's car on the driveway because the use of the golden Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL as a picture car was discontinued at the end of season 7. This clip, however, might indicate Maggie still has the car besides her current Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
The picture that has been hanging on the wall near the stairway landing in the foyer since the Falcon Crest Victorian Mansion was rebuilt is the same prop that was was previously used in various places: in Angela's bedroom in the Falcon Crest Victorian Mansion in season 1; after that, in Lance and Melissa's bedroom in the Falcon Crest Victorian Mansion between # 030 (see there) and 068 as well as in Frank's guest bedroom in # 182 (see there); also in Richard's Whitewood Industries office in New York City (see # 019); also in Michael and Terry's bedroom in the McKay House (see # 058) and in Gustav's office (see # 077); and in the master bedroom in the Agretti Residence between # 116 (compare there) and the end of season 5. Even the frame is still the same.
Real-life allusion: Angela mentions the Rotary Club.
Many exterior scenes are filmed at the estate that has been used as the Agretti Residence since the previous episode. As in # 103, the pool area is used primarily for shooting.
After PETER MacLEAN played Justin Nash between # 189 and 193, LEE BERGERE takes over the rôle now.
Mistake: At the polo arena, Pilar touches the polo pony with her right hand first. In the subsequent frame, however, she touches it with her left hand. Again, this is the typical mistake caused by the particular close-up filming technique — check # 001 (Chase and Maggie at the Gioberti Family Cemetery) for details.
A similar mistake happens only a few seconds later: The close-ups of Pilar and Lance at the arena are also from various takes that were combined in the editing process. This becomes apparent when Lance's left hand is in different positions in subsequent frames.
The filming location for the polo arena at the Tuscany Valley Equestrian Center is the Equidome of the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, CA. Even the real logo can be seen in some places (red mark).
The location manager originally selected the Will Rogers State Historic Park in Pacific Palisades, CA for filming the scenes at the polo arena, but the location was changed shortly before filming began.
The blonde woman (uncredited extra) who is best remembered as the Coit Café cash counter lady (# 154) appears at Chicago O'Hare in this episode.
Compare # 195 for a list of appearances throughout the series.
The arrival scenes at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (screen grab 1) are filmed in front of the Warner Center Marriott Hotel in Woodland Hills, CA.
All the interior and exterior shots of Richard's hotel in Chicago (screen captures 2 and 3) are also filmed there.
License plate number of Malcolm's stretched black 1985 Lincoln Town Car limousine: Illinois EST 469.
It is, by the way, the same picture car that has been in regular use as Richard's limo since # 160.
The burgundy Jaguar XJ (Series III) parked at the entrance of Richard's hotel in Chicago is the same picture car that was used as Louella's vehicle in # 123 and for another purpose in # 078; compare there for a list of other episodes featuring this picture car.
For LORIMAR's further use of this picture car, check out the Beyond the Show – Props – Picture Cars section.
Angela's assets must have diminished rapidly most recently: Malcolm Sinclair mentions she will remove her $ 2 million from the Tuscany Interstate Bank accounts. In a previous episode, the audience learnt she has (almost) all her funds in that bank.
Reconstructing the Falcon Crest Victorian Mansion and replanting the vineyards damaged in the fire might have cost a tremendous amount of money; this could also be the reason for Falcon Crest being in financial trouble and struggling to remain solvent next season. On the other hand, it is mysterious that Angela did not sue Joseph for damages because Melissa's heir would be liable.
Old establishing clips of downtown Tuscany are reused to introduce Jeeter's (details about the restaurant in # 163 and 170) this episode: a section of Main Street (Lincoln Avenue in Calistoga, CA in real life) for the first scene and Polo Road (Main Street in St. Helena, CA in real life) for the second scene. So where is the restaurant located in Tuscany?
Considering # 185 showed that the restaurant is located on the same shopping street where the Tuscany Interstate Bank is, which was Market Street in that episode (the Plaza in Sonoma, CA in real life), this will be even more mysterious.
What the hell did those film editors do here?!
The only explanation seems that Polo Road and Main Street must be parallel; Market Street might be an intersection between both of them. Between the two parallels, there might be just one row of stores so that Jeeter's can be entered from any street.
Uncredited extra LARRY HUMBURGER appears in another rôle — this time as a patron at Jeeter's.
Compare # 227 for a list of appearances throughout the series.
For details about the extra, compare # 078.
In early script drafts, the scene with Ben and Anna outside the Agretti Residence (talking about how Anna and Nick first met) was initially longer: It started on Anna teaching Ben how to play bocce in the garden of the Agretti Residence. He is a fast learner so she considers him as a real Italian. Ben explains the land they are on belonged to his great grandfather, who — according to what Frank said — was 15 years old when he came to the U.S. and could not speak a word of English, but became a millionaire by the time he was 30. Anna asks Ben what he wants to do after finishing high school, and he says he thinks he might want to study literature at university because he loves to read. This initial part of the scene was omitted in rewrites, which was a blessing, considering Ben's "history lesson" about the Agretti ancestors would have created even more confusion in the Agretti family history.
Fictional entities: Glenbraddoch is one of the world's largest distillers and winery conglomerates. Troilus, the controlling company, is a Swiss firm.
The unusual name Troilus is inspired by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE's (1564 – 1616) drama "Troilus and Cressida". Co-producers STEPHEN BLACK & HENRY STERN already liked to add SHAKESPEARE allusions and quotes during their first stint on the show in seasons 2 and 3.
Cameraman's mistake: In the scene in Richard's hotel suite in Chicago, the boom microphone can be seen in the upper corner of the frame during the conversation with Malcolm.
Richard mentions Harrison Diggs, a major Glenbraddoch stockholder, who, however, will never appear on screen.
Deleted scene: The director's cut included Nick, Ben and Anna's arrival at the polo arena at the Tuscany Valley Equestrian Center. Nick and Ben say they wanted to show Anna the match because she has only seen some polo games in England. Besides, Nick wants to see Lance play. Anna mentions she hopes, when Nick feels more comfortable about things, he will let her take Ben on a little holiday to England. But Nick replies he will have to wait until Ben is 18 because the holiday could end in Italy, and he could not buck the Italian legal system. This scene was filmed, but removed in post-production.
Real-life allusion: Diane mentions she graduated from Miss Barclay's. This was a real private school in Virginia Beach, VA between 1921 and 1972. Considering her age, it seems impossible, however, that Diane graduated from school before or in 1972.
The establishing shot of the Chicago O'Hare International Airport features the shuttle line of the Airport Transit System. It is stock footage from a film library.
The scenes at Chicago O'Hare Airport with the airplanes in background are from the Air Sources building at Van Nuys Airport.
The company jet of the Glenbraddoch Corporation is an Israeli Aircraft Industries Westwind.
Mistake: The close-ups of Pilar and Lance in his Del Oro suite are from various takes that were combined in the editing process. This becomes apparent when Pilar's left hand is in different positions on Lance's face in subsequent frames. Again, this is the typical mistake caused by the particular close-up filming technique — check # 001 (Chase and Maggie at the Gioberti Family Cemetery) for details.
Mistake: The close-ups of Tommy and Kelly in bed are from various takes that were combined in the editing process. This becomes apparent when Tommy's right hand is in different positions on the blanket in subsequent frames. Again, this is the typical mistake caused by the particular close-up filming technique — check # 001 (Chase and Maggie at the Gioberti Family Cemetery) for details.
The car used by Cellini's henchmen (in particular Salvatore as # 195 will reveal) is a gray 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria 4-Door Sedan.
Score: In the scene when Nick discovers the car of Cellini's henchmen near the Agretti Residence, composer PETER MYERS uses the same background music he already used in # 087 when Angela arrived at Riebmann's.
In # 115 of "Dynasty", for which MYERS also composed the background music, he used this piece in 1985, too.
Anna reads a fictional Italian daily newspaper named Il Giornale in her Del Oro suite.
The establishing shot of Richard's hotel in Chicago features the Metropolitan Vancouver Hotel in Vancouver, BC / Canada. It is stock footage from a film library.
Season time frame:
Giving respect to the episode chronology up to # 199, the current episode must open on Saturday, 02/18/1989 and close on Wednesday, 02/22/1989. The next to last day of the current episode is a Tuesday as Lance's statement (riding Justin's polo pony on Tuesday's match) reveals.
It seems strange that, on the same day, Maggie tells Richard "the paper is out tonight"; the weekly issues of the Tuscany Herald are known to be published Thursdays. Does Maggie probably refer to the deadline for the editing or layout before the paper goes into printing?
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Native grasses serve an important role in our environment, providing habitats for local wildlife while protecting soil and water. That’s why the Conservation Reserve Program offers compensation to landowners willing to establish and maintain fields of native grasses and forbs
This is done through a number of conservation practices (CP) including CP2, CP4D, CP21, CP23, CP38 and CP42.
These native grasses and forb practices are especially great for farmers interested in CRP, as traditional farm land is generally well suited for native grass and forbs projects. However, it’s not as simple as spreading around some grass seed and waiting for it to grow.
The establishment of native grasses and forbs is a delicate process that requires careful selection and precise planting right from the start.
That’s why we’re devoting two posts to this subject. Today, we will be discussing the importance of quality seed selection.
Selecting the Right Seed for Native Grass and Forb Practices
As with most any CRP project, the type of seed you need for native grass and forbs depends on a number of factors, such as location and soil condition. You’ll need plants that are native to your state, of course, but there’s more to it than that.
Those shopping for native seed mixes like CP2, CP38 and CP42 will quickly discover there are many available options and selecting the wrong mix can result in an unsuccessful establishment.
The different types of CRP seed mixes are engineered for very specific results in specific locations. Having an experienced professional help with the purchasing is very beneficial to this process. If you do not get the right seed mix, it does not matter how perfectly you plant it. The results will be poor.
The Importance of Seed Quality
It’s not enough to select the right type of seed. Quality and purity are paramount when it comes to establishing any CRP land. Only seed that has been cleaned and properly conditioned will take root and germinate as needed.
Bad seed could also clog or damage equipment, resulting in both inconsistent planting and extra expense.
It’s also important that your seed has been checked for noxious weeds such as palmer amaranth. Palmer amaranth can be toxic to wildlife, interfere with the growth of your native grass and forbs and spread to adjacent row crop fields. Palmer amaranth is known to be resistant, even to herbicides.
The best way to battle palmer amaranth is to ensure your seed is free of its presence in the first place.
Taking the Stress out of Purchasing Seed
With 350,000 acres of CRP experience, FDCE understands just how important seed selection is. That’s why we handle it for our clients. We utilize the highest quality seed, reprocessing it to enhance purity for maximum germination.
We also test it to make sure there is no palmer amaranth to be found.
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The following list of names and the counties they represent is your guide to finding where your Rhode Island Irish ancestors originated in Ireland. The information is based on naturalization records, cemetery stones, newspaper reports and bank records of Rhode Island residents.
Unless noted by a year of birth (ex. McElmeel, b.1863), I only use those records for persons born before or during the Great Hunger (1845-1852). The famine years resulted in massive migrations on within Ireland. As a result, records of those born after that time do not necessarily credit the correct county from which individuals and families originated.
This is by no means a complete list. Many who came were not naturalized and/or could not afford a bank account of a stone in a cemetery. Having said that, this list is a very strong indicator of Irish origin for those whose ancestors came to greater Providence in the 19th century.
Is there a surname/county link missing? Do you have documentation of the county of origin? If so, please let me know and I will add it to the list.
We currently have 48,000 personal records from 1844 to 1873 to view. With regards to original images, please contact me.
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The Old Stone Bank Records are a rare window into 19th century society. Go to the records, click file/download to get a copy you can then search by name, date, birthplace, occupation and so forth. The original records are located at the Rhode Island Historical Society's Robinson Research Center.
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At home in Pennsylvania, I never need to go to great lengths to find a decent-quality trout stream. After all, the Keystone State contains more miles of wild trout water than any other in the lower 48. If you’re imagining a network of wide rivers traversing the state, then allow me to check your expectations–a good portion of these wild trout fisheries are skinny blue ribbons lined by laurels trickling down rugged and remote terrain, holding native brook trout of modest size in plunge pools of varying depths.
It was already late in the Summer when I heard from my media contacts at Deuter and Orvis, they were organizing a three-night backpacking trip into the Desolation Wilderness, a protected area of the Eldorado Forest just south of Lake Tahoe, to try out upcoming products from both brands: a lightweight backpack from Deuter and 3-weight and 5-weight of the Helios F fly rods from Orvis. Admittedly, my last backpacking trip was back in my twenties at near-sea-level elevations, so I naturally accepted their invitation and started planning which cherished bits of fly fishing gear to pack.
[Learn all about the new Orvis Helios in our hands-on review.]
My usual trip to a Pennsylvania brookie stream looks something like this: poring over maps published by state agencies, dropping pins on Google Maps for places I’m pretty sure I can park my car, and cross-referencing my findings with some tight-lipped confidants. Most of the flows in these creeks originate from limestone deep within the earth and guarantee some level of water, but you never really know the condition and richness of fish until you show up and explore for yourself. With a trip to the Golden State over the horizon, I was curious how different the experience would be in the state known for its beautiful terrain and burgeoning populations.
Arriving in Tahoe, I had spent almost no time researching the where and how–a daunting route was shared with me in advance, but I was actually hoping to experience some surprise about what was in store. On the morning of our first trail day, our crew of five mountain-bound anglers made a ritual visit to the local fly shop for some beta on the alpine lakes we were hiking up to and filled out fly boxes with patterns that we were told would most likely get us on fish.
Day one: up!
With our packs stuffed generously with provisions and gear, we embarked on a strenuous day one that would put nearly half of the trip’s total vertical rise into our legs. A near bluebird day brought an intense sun beating down on our bodies; patches of coniferous trees along the route brought us reprieve and rich pine-soaked air to fill our lungs. Excitement for the lakes that saddle these mountains fueled every lunging step-up roots and rocks.
Hours of groaning and snacking later, we made a triumphant arrival at our first camp beside a wide-open lake and a convenient rocky outcropping to cast from. Having just an hour until sunset, we quickly rigged up rods and began casting nymphs (sinking subsurface flies) into the clam still water without any perceivable fish activity. Cast after cast went unanswered, and the dropping sun brought chilling temps with it; it was time to reel it in and stuff my face before some much-needed sleep.
After some rest and breakfast in our bellies, we were back on the trail with a supposed fishless lake making an appearance early on our route. While stopping to enjoy the view and take a break, we observed a handful of fish rising to eat on the surface without any pattern of location or time interval. In moving bodies of water like rivers and creeks, an educated angler can pick zones where fish will likely hold to feed. These positions save fish precious energy while still providing a good view of the food being carried to them by the current like a conveyor belt.
Fishing for trout in stillwater, on the other hand, is both simple and nuanced, and certainly a style I’m nearly clueless about as a whole. Cast after cast went unanswered once again, so onward we went.
With a backcast full of boulders, the second lake of the day was as fruitless as the first. No shortage of rises here, but the terrain made it nearly impossible to get a decent presentation of our flies to these hungry fish. A slight drop in elevation during the approach to lake number three brought on some more favorable terrain, with dips in the lake’s edge providing a jetty-like position to observe rises and make long casts into deeper waters without fear of snagging tree branches.
These fish were coming to the water’s surface at much more regular intervals and within a very tight area, a zone where shallow water quickly becomes darker, deeper depths allowing a trout to stay out of the sight of predators yet still keep an eye out for big juicy grasshoppers landing on the water. A few measured casts later and an eruption appeared where my deer hair and rooster feather hopper fly had been floating for close to ten seconds while barely drifting two feet. Finally, I was on the board!
Next to yet another lake with difficult casting terrain, I slept with the satisfaction that comes with a hard-fought one-fish day refueled by a questionable dinner that included some chunky, rehydrated desserts and some very decent whiskey from Breckenridge Distilling.
The next morning, our group weighed the final day’s two possible agendas before reaching the trail’s end: backtracking to the one lake where we knew we could cast for more brookies or an optional mountain summit. Did I really fly across the country and hike up a mountain to catch one fish? A couple others shared a similar sentiment, while the remaining party pushed upward.
The next morning, we made our way back to yesterday’s fruitful lake, walking its shores for more vantage points that would allow us to cast 30-plus feet out to the transitional zones where the brook trout were regularly rising. The name of the game was long casts and longer drifts–sometimes up to a minute long and requiring us to feed out extra slack line so that our hoppers could slowly drift naturally with subtle surface currents.
After a handful of fish were hooked, the code was broken. Time flew right by as we brought in one brookie after another, some as dark as the depths they call home, while other brightly colored-up males fed on our flies in their fall-spawn liveries. The sun was still high but beginning to drop, so we descended back to the truck that would take us to one final feast of cold beer and hot, fresh food.
Coming back home to low and clear water brought on by a very dry fall season, I had few days with optimum conditions to get back out there and re-familiarize myself with the awe-inspiring markings on these pan-sized beauties. It could be a while before I hop in a plane to chase after brook trout again, but when I do, I won’t mind putting in the kind of work it took in Tahoe.
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Originally published in January of 2024 at FightBackBetter.com and republished in today’s context. This is almost surreal. A US House Committee on Education and Work Force as part of what it calls an anti-Semitism investigation has sent a letter to Rutgers University on March 27 with smearing accusations toward Students for Justice in Palestine. This House Committee, reminiscent of the House Un-American Activities Committee of the McCarthy era self-servingly conflates anti-Semitism with opposition to providing US weapons to Israel which the members of this House committee vote to do. They are literally going after people who take a political position in opposite to their votes which also enrich billionaire owners of multinational weapons manufacturers, be they of American, Israeli or some other nation of origin or residence. We are republishing this piece to show that the questions have already been asked and answered so this is a smear hype.
Notably sitting on the committee smearing Students for Justice in Palestine is NJ District 1 (D) US Congressman Donald “Boss” Norcross – reputed one of the top powerful bosses of the NJ Democratic Party. He has faced numerous protests as a top supporter of NJ Congress members for sending weapons to Israel and an opponent of immediate and permanent cease fire. On at least one occasion, police got physical with opponents of his policies at a public meeting. FightBackBetter is looking further into what exactly is Boss Norcross’s role in this smear effort. – ed.
On December 12th, Rutgers University New Brunswick unjustly suspended our Students for Justice in Palestine chapter at its New Brunswick campus, citing wholly and verifiably unsubstantiated claims in order to justify its racist censorship of activism in solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Students for Justice in Palestine responded by reaching out to all of the organizations on the Rutgers college campuses. Over 150 RU clubs signed on to say “We Are All SJP” and it became obvious that the administration would be stirring a major mess with the students by following through with their repressive measures.
Caught empty handed of any evidence of any such offense, Rutgers was forced to reinstate the group on albeit, the administration with great servility assures its clients (some descriptive of their clients) that the group is “under probation” even without any evidence of wrongdoing – and the administration will keep a close watch on the group – meaning that the groups members can assume that there is potential monitoring of their activities by some campus apparatus.
Statement of Rutgers STudents for Justce in Palestine, December 13th, 2023
This petition with more information, this petition is currently suspended since SJP has been reinstated.
This a support statement for Rutgers students and students at two NJ high schools who have also come under administrative and other repression for their positions against US support for genocide from the National Black is Back Coalition.
The international Palestine support site Mondoweiss has picked up the story and is celebrating the victory of the students in rolling back the suspension of the group.
From the Mondoweiss article:
“Today, as a result of our collective efforts as students, we proudly announce that Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) has been reinstated at Rutgers University but is on probation until December 2024. We recognize the attempted suspension of our organization is nothing short of a political posturing by Rutgers University in response to Zionist pressure.”
This press conference held on January 17 provides the most current update of the Rutgers situation:
SJP Rutgers- NB Press Conference 1/17 (youtube.com)
Here is the Rutgers Daily Targum report on the current situation.
Here is a resource page and calendar of events and activities of Rutgers Students for Justice in Palestine:
The following are some related Instagram accounts:
Link to report / picture from a protest of the suspension from December, 2023:
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This 4-star hotel is set in central Grand Rapids, a five minute walk from Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum, Public Museum of Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Art Museum. It is located less than a 10-minute walk from Grand Valley State University and Kendall College of Art Design.
For fitness and leisure, the JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids has an indoor pool, tennis courts and a fitness centre. Also available to the guests are a jacuzzi, a lift and a sauna. Also available at the JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids is a 24-hour reception, which offers luggage storage and an airport shuttle service.
All large rooms at the JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids are air conditioned and include cable / satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities and a flat-screen TV. Each includes a mini bar, a hair dryer and a refrigerator. Rooms are also equipped with internet access.
Enjoy American cuisine at the JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids's restaurant, or relax with a drink in the bar. Alternatively, there are a variety of other dining options within a short walk of the hotel. Room service is available any time of the day.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) is less than a 20-minute drive from the JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids. Heritage Hill and Wyoming are just a short drive away for those travelling by car.
- What are your breakfast options?
- Our 616 restaurant is located on the lobby level and serves a breakfast buffet from 7:00 am – 11:00 am on Monday-Friday and from 7:00 am – 2:00 pm on a Saturday & Sunday. Breakfast costs $15. We also have a 24 hour in-room dining available, where the breakfast items range from $10-$15. Starbucks is also on-site offering muffins, pastries, oatmeal and fresh fruit.
- What transport is available to get around?
- We have a couple of options for transportation in the Grand Rapids area. We have a preferred driver that we can offer named Ed Dean. He drives a black town car and has great availability for airport transportation and downtown destinations. There are also several cab companies that are readily available downtown and to the airport (Calder City Taxi and GR Taxi).
- What can I do nearby?
- The JW Marriott is centrally located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. There are many bars, restaurants and museums all within a 10 minutes’ walk.
- Do you have internet?
- We do have complimentary wireless and wired internet access available here at the JW Marriott.
- Do you provide parking?
- We do have on-site parking available. You can park in our structure for $16 per evening or valet park for $25. Each option has unlimited in and out access with the charge. Most restaurants and venues downtown do have some sort of parking available, and there are many options that are within walking distance.
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Nook Farm Honey
Nook Farm Honey, nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Cumbria, offers a delightful range of pure, raw, and unpasteurized British speciality honey. Their award-winning honey, including varieties like Cumbrian Wildflower, Yorkshire Heather, and Scottish Blossom, is a testament to the rich and unspoiled countryside where their bees forage. Beekeeper Helen Griggs maintains apiaries in the Kielder Forest area, close to Scotland, ensuring that each jar of honey is a unique product of this diverse and thriving ecosystem.
Unique Selling Points
- Award-Winning Quality: Their Great Taste 2 Stars Award-winning honey is a mark of exceptional taste and quality.
- Diverse Range: From the rare Cumbrian Wildflower to the robust Yorkshire Heather, each variety offers a distinct flavour profile.
- Sustainable Practices: Committed to environmental stewardship, Nook Farm Honey minimizes plastic use, recycles materials, and uses renewable energy sources.
More Than Just Honey
- Bee-Friendly Initiatives: Their commitment to sustainable beekeeping practices supports the health of bee populations and the local ecosystem.
- Local and Artisanal: As a local producer since 2001, they offer a personal touch to their products, reflecting the unique characteristics of the Cumbrian landscape.
- Community Engagement: Through their website and retail outlets, they connect with customers, sharing the story and benefits of their speciality jars of honey.
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Question: I am looking to print something but I am not sure if it would be better to print on paper or canvas. Can you help me?
This is a very common question we get asked and mostly the answer hinges on how you want to display the print after it has been completed. In this article we’ll explain the differences between printing on paper vs. canvas and how that impacts the solutions available to you in terms of hanging your completed print on the wall.
Framing your paper print vs. stretching your canvas
When you print on paper with the intention of putting the work on your wall you’ll need to frame the print. Frames come in many different styles and price points, but most people choose between a frame with mat border or without as shown below.
When you print on canvas you would usually need to stretch the canvas across wooden stretcher bars. This process is known as canvas stretching and is a relatively inexpensive and elegant solution for hanging a canvas print on the wall. In the images below you can see the front face of the stretched canvas followed by a photo of the rear of the canvas.
Some customers will stretch their canvas and then add something known as a float frame around the edge. Whilst a float frame can add a more “finished” look to a stretched canvas it also adds considerably more cost.
Cost of paper printing & framing vs. canvas printing & stretching
One aspect that might be of importance in your decision making process between paper printing or canvas printing is cost. In the table below we have provided 3 typical approaches that our customers will take when printing and framing or stretching with us:
- Option 1 – paper printing with a custom made, high quality frame.
- Option 2 – canvas printing and stretching without float frame.
- Option 3 – paper printing, but mounting inside a standard IKEA frame.
Option | Solution | Printing | Hanging Solution | Total |
1 | Custom Framing | $61 | $145 | $206 |
2 | Canvas Stretching | $84 | $93 | $177 |
3 | IKEA Frame | $61 | $24.90 | $85.90 |
*Paper printing based on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308. Canvas printing based on Hahnemuhle Canvas Artist.
*Custom framing based on 2cm smooth black frame vs. IKEA RIBBA to fit 50 x 70cm print – pricing accurate at time of article production.
The relative price difference between paper printing/framing & canvas printing/stretching is not particularly significant [about $29 based on our example above]. Given the price difference isn’t huge the choice of whether to frame or stretch would probably come down to an individuals personal preference rather than cost.
Suffice to say there is obviously a bigger cost saving if you decide to print on paper and use an IKEA frame, and we do have plenty of customers who prefer to take this approach. Do be careful to double check that your desired print size will fit appropriately into the standard frame sizes offered by IKEA [this can be checked on their website]. Do also note that its highly likely your print will significantly outlast your frame 🙂
Can I print on canvas and frame it the traditional way?
We do have some people who float the idea of printing on canvas but framing the canvas inside a traditional frame rather than doing canvas stretching. The short answer is that this is absolutely possible, but there are some considerations that may make it more complicated and therefore more expensive. In general, if you haven’t already printed the work, but you know you want to frame it rather than stretch it, we would always recommend choosing a fine art paper rather than canvas in this scenario. This is because:
- Paper is generally a less expensive medium than canvas.
- Fine art papers and Giclee printing techniques produce exceptional results.
- A good quality fine art paper can last 80+ years. Its not a “less durable” option than canvas.
- There is less complexity on the mounting of paper vs. canvas inside a traditional frame, thus the cost may be lower if you choose paper.
- If “texture” is what you’re after, there is plenty of fine art papers that offer highly textured surfaces – i.e., Hahnemuhle German Etching.
We struggle to identify any reasons to choose canvas over paper when using a traditional framing technique rather than stretching.
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT - LUMI LED POI
You may have noticed that we absolutely ADORE poi.
They’re one of our favourite props, both to spin and to watch, and we just love a good LED poi flow jam!
Threeworlds have developed a couple of awesome sets of LED poi, designed in Australia with stunning nature inspired colours, allowing you to spread light wherever you go! Plus, they’ve got that top-notch quality you’ve come to know and love from Threeworlds.
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Have we mentioned we’re a bit obsessed with poi here at Fire & Flow?
We took a deep dive to discover the origins and history of this precious Māori taonga (treasure) and to learn how poi evolved into the incredibly well-known flow prop we see around the world today.
Did you know..? Te whakapapa o te poi (the genealogy of poi) can be traced all the way back to Tāne Mahuta (atua (god) of the forests and all things living in it) and his mātua (parents), Ranginui (atua of the sky) and Papatūānuku (the earth mother).
Tikanga o te Poi (The Respectful Practice of Poi)
Poi in flow arts have taken inspiration from many places, not just traditional Māori poi, and have become an art form of their own. While this may be the case, it’s still important to remember their roots and to show appreciation by ensuring the history and the tikanga (the correct procedure, and customary system of values and practices) of traditional poi are shared and respected as the taonga (treasure) that they are.
An important part of this respect and appreciation is sharing the knowledge and history of poi - perhaps one of the most interesting histories for one of the most well-known props around. Have a read of our article Te Korero mo te Poi (The Story of Poi) and share it around to spread the wonderful story of this wonderful art form.
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How Does a Florida Divorce Affect Your Pets?
Getting a divorce in Florida can be a challenging experience, but it’s a common legal action. Approximately 50% of marriages between first spouses end in divorce. Florida has the third-highest divorce rate in the nation.
You might not consider a pet property. To you and your spouse, they may be part of the family. However, the law treats pets as property for the purposes of divorce proceedings.
Who Gets the Pets After a Divorce in Florida?
During a divorce, courts will often spend considerable time investigating the best custody solutions for children. The courts make their decisions according to the “best interest” of the child. Courts typically spend less time and energy dealing with pet ownership issues. These matters are just one component of the property division process.
Courts might use a range of factors to determine who will be granted ownership of the family pets after a divorce.
Possible arrangements include the following:
This is the least complicated arrangement. Sometimes, divorcing spouses agree that one individual will keep the pet. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible to come to such an agreement.
Spouses also don’t necessarily have to agree on who will receive ownership of their pets. In some instances, spouses allow the court to make this decision for them.
Divorcing spouses do not always agree to sole ownership arrangements. In these cases, they may be able to negotiate a shared ownership agreement. As the name implies, the agreement would outline the rights and responsibilities of each spouse concerning the pet. Each would be entitled to certain amounts of time with the pet, and each would likely contribute to the costs of feeding and housing the pet.
The arrangement should state how often each spouse will keep the pet and for how long. Negotiating such an agreement can take place during mediation. With the help of their attorneys, both spouses can work out their obligations to their pet and each other.
If you and your spouse can’t negotiate a shared ownership agreement, the pet will likely become part of the property division process. Therefore, you and your attorney will need to put forth an argument explaining why you deserve ownership of your pets more than your spouse.
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The CDC has information about Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and food safety (STEC) that you should know. There is currently an E. coli O157:H7 HUS outbreak in the U.S. that is linked to romaine lettuce. That outbreak has sickened 197 people, hospitalized 89, and killed 5 people. Twenty-six people have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure.
Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria are found everywhere; in the environment, in foods, and the intestines of people and some animals. While most of these bacteria are harmless, several types can cause serious illness and even death. Those bacteria can cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness, sepsis, and kidney failure.
The types of E. coli bacteria that are the worst are called Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, or STEC. The most common type is E. coli O157:H7. Other bacteria that produce these toxins are called non-O157; they include O26, 0121, and others.
The CDC estimates that STEC causes 265,000 illnesses, 3,600 hospitalizations, and 30 deaths in this country every year. Most of those illnesses are caused by E. coli O157:H7.
Anyone can become sick from STEC bacteria, but children under the age of 5 and older adults are more likely to develop a complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) after this infection. This bacteria can make anyone of any age seriously ill.
The symptoms of a E. coli infection include painful and severe stomach and abdominal cramps, diarrhea that is often bloody, and vomiting. If a fever occurs, it is usually under 101°F. If you or anyone in your family is experiencing these symptoms they should see a doctor immediately.
The symptoms of HUS include little or no urine output, lethargy, pale skin, easy bruising, a skin rash, and bleeding from the nose or mouth. HUS can develop in certain populations, and it is more likely to develop if an E. coli infection is improperly treated with antibiotics. If anyone is experiencing those symptoms they must see a doctor immediately. HUS can cause kidney failure, strokes, seizures, and death.
To prevent these types of infections there are things you can do. If you are in a high risk group for food poisoning complications, know the symptoms of the illness and take care with the food you eat. People in those groups include pregnant women, children, older adults, anyone with a chronic illness such as diabetes, and people with compromised immune systems.
Practice proper hygiene at all times, especially good hand washing. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after using the bathroom, taking care of someone who is sick, and changing diapers. Wash your hands before preparing, serving, or eating food. And wash your hands well after contact with animals or their environments.
Cook meat thoroughly to safe internal temperatures. Steaks and roasts should be cooked to 145°F with a 3 minute rest time. Ground beef and pork should be cooked to 160°F. And all poultry products, including ground chicken, should be cooked to 165°F. Do not drink raw milk, unpasteurized dairy products, and unpasteurized juices. Avoid cross-contamination between uncooked meats and poultry and foods that are eaten raw.
If you do get sick, see your doctor as soon as possible. This infection can be spread person-to-person. Early treatment is the best indicator of a good outcome. | <urn:uuid:a8fc259b-60ef-4c7e-b908-6ef4e2647e27> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://foodpoisoningbulletin.com/2017/shiga-toxin-producing-e-coli-stec/ | 2024-04-24T02:56:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.956172 | 745 |
Negotiations over a funding package for a new Buffalo Bills (NFL) stadium continue, even though we’re past the December 31 deadline set by team owners Terry and Kim Pegula to finalize a deal.
That Dec. 31 deadline was somewhat arbitrary, of course; the real deadline is in March; the state budget is due April 1, and NFL owners are set to meet March 27-29. What really matters is that talks between local and state reps and the Pegula are making progress, per the Buffalo News:
“All parties continue to work together in a warm and constructive manner to get an agreement in place as soon as possible,” Jim Wilkinson, a spokesperson for the Bills’ parent company, Pegula Sports and Entertainment, told The Buffalo News.
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said at his weekly news briefing Tuesday that the parties have engaged in “significant discussions over the last two weeks” and that “some progress has been made,” but that a deal was not expected in the next few days.
“I think the idea is we’re going to get a deal done that’s right for all, that benefits the community, that ensures the Buffalo Bills are the Buffalo Bills,” Poloncarz said.
It doesn’t sound like the deal has undergone much in the way of changes when first proposed by the Bills ownership at the end of August. The proposed $1.4-billion facility would not featured a covered roof, but the design would shield fans somewhat from the elements. Highmark Stadium, the team’s current home, seats around 72,000. The new stadium would be built in a parking lot next to Highmark Stadium, which would eventually be torn down. Highmark Stadium opened in 1973 and has been upgraded several times, but the team and local officials decided the facility is at the end of its economic life. Improving fan conditions would mean the addition of a third deck and cost $540 million–money that could be better spent on a new facility. The public funding would approach a billion dollars.
If a deal is reached in the next few weeks, we could see a 2026 opening to the new facility.
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For those interested in nanobiology and nanoscale medicine, the site Nanomedicine and Nanobiology Research is worth exploring. The book section includes various books you’ll recognize (and quite a few you may not), there’s a nanomedicine-specific Medline search, and there are rankings for labs, researchers, and even science writers.
Most interesting to me are the “Early career scientists ranked by total citation score.” Asia is doing very well in this critical category.
In an email, founder Christian Hesketh explained how they do the rankings:
Our lab registry is comprehensive and was compiled from medline abstracts containing specific nanomedicine keyphrases (we only include laboratories with 5 or more publications). We then used our database of citation histories compiled from open source journal article reference lists and a major OCR (optical character recognition) campaign on our entire reference library. Labs are ranked according to the citation rate of each individual article. For articles where we did not have sufficient data or were too new to have citation data, we used historical citation data from the journal and the principal investigator. Our registry ranks the top 382 laboratories, with Chad Mirkin’s lab garnering the highest score. Pat Couvreur, Royce Murray, Dave Reinhoudt and Ralph Weissleder rounded out the top 5. Our intention with the registry is to help new graduate students and postdocs to find high impact laboratories. This information is probably interesting to the general public as well if they are interested in the most productive labs. Our company is called Ion Channel Media Group (http://www.ionchannelmedia.com) and we operate a large number of life science portals. I am the founder and I was trained in classical biophysics in Canada.
A useful site. Thanks, Christian, for providing this service free. —Christine | <urn:uuid:61ebe87c-674d-4216-b546-622748f1aef4> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://foresight.org/nanotechnology-asia-dominates-in-early-career-nanobio-nanomedicine/ | 2024-04-24T02:53:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.919079 | 389 |
November 11 is a vibrationally powerful day due to the fact that it is the 11th day of the 11 month.
1111 or 11/11 holds special spiritual significance as it is believed to be the number of spiritual awakenings and powerful new beginnings.
When you frequently see 11:11 on the clock or when you are drawn to the number 1111, it often indicates an upcoming change or awakening that is on the horizon for you.
Angels, spirit guides and the Universe also use numbers as a way to connect and communicate with you. 1111 is commonly used by Divine beings to help point you in the right direction and to illuminate the path ahead for you.
In numerology, the number one indicates new beginnings but when there is a series of ones, like on November 11 (11/11) it creates a powerful energy for the day that allows us to all awaken to a new potential.
November 11 is therefore a powerful time to make changes in your life, set intentions or to dig deeper in order to uncover the truth.
New awakenings, new information and new levels of enlightenment are all possible on this day due to this energy.
2016 is a number 9 year, which means that this year November 11 is going to fall under the vibration of number 9.
Number 9 is all about endings, which means that November 11 is likely to bring new information to light that will allow one door to close and another to open.
November 11 may also help inspire you to think bigger and to start thinking about what you want this new chapter to look like for you.
Astrologically, November 11, 2016 is also a significant day due to the energy of the planet Venus.
Venus is considered the feminine goddess of the zodiac and her energy is going to be particularly strong on November 11 as well.
Venus is going to be helping us to open our hearts and see things from a place of unconditional love rather than fear.
In fact, the potent energy from Venus is also going to support us awakening to the infinite potential of our soul and the magic that lies within.
Venus energy is also going to be supporting us to think with our hearts instead of our heads and open up to the possibility of unconditional love for all beings. Romance and creativity is also going to be high on this day and this energy will carry us all through the rest of the week.
This powerful feminine energy is going to help all of us, both men and women, to embrace our inner goddess and to find the beauty, joy and optimism in life again.
If life has been feeling sluggish for you, if you have been feeling sick and tired of the same old thing, November 11 is definitely going to bring a breath of fresh air.
In order to use the energy of November 11 to your advantage, you have to activate it. You have to open your heart to the energy and welcome in the vibration of new beginnings.
For the most potent effect, set your alarm for 11:11 on November 11. Then at this time, set a new intention, affirmation or do a heart opening exercise to help you awaken to whatever messages you need to hear.
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I’m new to Linux & attempting to convert a quad-core PC to a Linux Mint audio recording PC for my church. I posted this issue on the Linux Mint forum and haven’t really been able to resolve it, except to buy a new audio card to attempt to fix the issue.
I followed the Audacity setup guidance and with the recording device set to ‘default’, ‘pulse’, etc. I get a good bit of noise in the recording (pops and crackles). If I select the audio card (HW:0,0) input, the recording is perfectly clear. I can control the “line in” input level with Pulse volume control BUT, if I open pavucontrol, it appears to steal the audio card from Audacity and I have to reboot the PC to get things working again. The folks helping me on the Linux forum seemed to think that my problem is that I am attaching directly to the hardware instead of through pulse. Any ideas on resolving this issue?
I need the clear audio recording of selecting the audio card hardware device but also need to use pavucontrol.
I’m using Linux Mint xfce, Audacity 2.2.1, distro release.
Why do you need to use pavucontrol?
Granted I’m very new to linux but just attempting to follow all the guidance I’ve found relating to best methods to control sound in Linux, including Audacity forums and documentation. What do I use in the place of pulse audio control/mixer? Do I need anything else besides Audacity? I’ve tried removing pulse audio mixer & seems like i encountered issues in audacity. I’ll try it again. My goal is to make Audacity as “repeatable” upon startup as possible since I have multiple people who operate the sound board and recording PC. One of the main issues I’ve seen is that the “required” audio card device (HW:0,0) input does not always show up for selection in audacity. I need Audacity to always default to the correct device or I will end up with pops and crackles. If pulse audio control doesn’t help ensure this, then what can?
Leave pavucontrol installed - it’s a very useful tool to have, but you only really need to use it with Audacity if you want to record sound that is playing on the computer (rather than recording external sounds).
When I record from my mixer, I generally use a Behringer UCA 202, which has stereo “line level” inputs (my mixing desk does not have USB). I find that this gives me much better sound quality than my computer’s built-in sound card (and they only cost around $25). Nevertheless, you may be able to get acceptable quality from a built-in sound card (depending on the sound card, but most built-in sound cards are not very good).
Whether I use the Behringer, or built-in, I normally use the “hw” option, which completely bypasses PulseAudio. The downside of this is that other audio applications (including pavucontrol) cannot be used at the same time, but that’s not generally a problem if you are only recording / playing with Audacity.
Rather than using PulseAudio, the “hw” options tell Audacity to use the ALSA device directly. Controlling the input / output levels can be done with “ALSA Mixer”, which is a simple mixer for ALSA devices, and is usually installed by default. To launch ALSA Mixer, open a Terminal window and enter:
(nice and easy to remember )
When using the Behringer UCA 202, there are no level controls for the device, it has fixed gain at “line level”, so controlling the input level is done from the mixer. This is typical for USB audio devices, though many of the more expensive ones have input level controls built into the device,
Thanks for the do’s and don’ts relating to Audacity and Linux!!! Also appreciate the suggestion on the Behringer. My next Amazon purchase will be a USB audio card. Does the Behringer work on Linux?
I use the Behringer UCA 202 on Linux. I know that the UCA 222 also works on Linux (it’s basically the same device with the addition of an optical output, a different color case, and slightly higher price tag). | <urn:uuid:5cbf3e71-3871-4957-9478-c3d2bee5caeb> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://forum.audacityteam.org/t/audacity-device-setting-issues/54722 | 2024-04-24T03:13:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.930353 | 960 |
Im trying to record for a podcast, and I am using Audacity 2.3.2 and voicemeter with Windows 10 as my OS. While recording through voicemeeter and audacity everything sounds great. Playing the audio back in audacity, and even the exported files through voicemeeter everything still sounds great. It’s only when i play the exported files back directly through my headphones or speakers, without it going through voicemeeter, that the entire audio sounds horrible. Volume is waaaay up, we sound canned and with an echo. Im pulling my hair out trying to figure out what the issue is. I thought at first that maybe I had voicemeeter set up wrong so Audacity wasnt capturing the output, but it has VoiceMeeter output set as the recording device. The playback device in audacity is set to my headphones. Im recording in mono at 44100Hz, and a 32-bit float. Any help would be appreciated.
we sound canned
Where is the “we” and why are you using Voicemeeter? You’re not recording a simple spoken word podcast, are you? You’re involving multiple folded sound pathways and other people.
So now describe the show again including those details.
Details are good. For example, are you using Voicemeter (as in your post) or Voicemeeter, an actual program, or even Voicemeeter Banana which last I checked is the recommended program depending on your show. Does Voicemeeter have versions?
I know it’s hard to think clearly while you’re pulling your hair out, but we have to build your setup in our imaginations to fix it. Details are good and it’s easy to fixate on the last failure rather than the environment.
My partner and I are recording in a closet, we actually moved in there because the sound is so much better. I’m using voicemeeter (the software) because I have 2 USB mics so I needed a virtual mixer for audacity to record both of us. We record the track in mono if that helps. we sound perfect while I monitor us, the playback through audacity sounds great, even the exported .wav sounds great if I play it back through Vlc or windows media player, but only as long as the playback is feeding through Voicemeeter. If I shutdown voicemeeter and listen to the exported file directly from my headphones as the playback all audio sounds horrible, it doesn’t matter what media player I use to play the file.
Just to clarify I’m using the latest version of Voicemeeter not Voicemeeter banana, it’s only spoken word, there are no sounds effects except for intro/outro music.
That’s clear. Is it a stereo show? Two blue waves when you get done? I know you record in mono, but you don’t have to post it that way.
Cut down from a show, or, shoot a fresh ten second test that has this problem, Export it as WAV (Microsoft), 16-bit and post it on the forum.
Use conversational words. “Test one two three” for ten seconds will only take us just so far. Read the side of a milk carton.
Scroll down from a forum text window > Attachments > Add Files.
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Hi to all
I want define a new domain for other language
for example: http://myjournal.com/en for ENGLISH language
http://myjournal.com/ar for arabic language
i know that when i want load a page with above language i should send get request like that
Do you have any idea for htaccess code or rewrite code to solve my problem
thanks in advanced
This is more of a server configuration question than a OJS/PKP question, but here is a broad overview:
This would probably look like testing whether the OJS session cookie already exists:
(Find the cookie name in config.inc.php)
If it does not already exist for the request, perform a 301 redirect to setLocale
URL to set the locale you want for this domain.
Note that this may cause unwanted interaction with search engine indexing, as they may or may not set the cookie and follow the redirect. | <urn:uuid:813f64e5-afa9-4349-a8d8-9e4d002d60ab> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://forum.pkp.sfu.ca/t/make-domain-with-specific-language/54691 | 2024-04-24T02:32:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.8916 | 199 |
Does anyone know if I would be able to hook up alexa to the panel. If so how? I recently got some shutters installed by these guys https://securityshutter.ca/ on the exterior of my house. They are controlled through alexa. Would like to integrate them with the telus security system.
Solved! Go to Solution. | <urn:uuid:2476eab3-35d8-4eac-b25a-d0d2532f6521> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://forum.telus.com/t5/Security/Smart-home-security-integration-with-roll-shutters/td-p/98826 | 2024-04-24T03:47:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.970976 | 75 |
I have a new/refurbished iPhone 13Pro. There a few things that this phone does differently than my previous 13Pro.
I do not use the "Do Not Distrub focus"...I let all phone calls through even unknown numbers.
I have tested this...it seems that occasionally during a typical day a few the first phone calls I receive get sent directly to my voicemail and my phone has no visual indication or audible "ring". I have notified a few regular callers of this and they always get through the 2nd time. Meaning my phone will actually ring and I can answer it on their 2nd call to my phone number.
I updated the iOS, for the iPhone 13Pro. It didn't help. today my colleague was trying desperately to contact me via phone and the phone was in my hand. I had no indication that he was calling until he texted me. All the spammers seem to get through ok. | <urn:uuid:34e10e5c-5d19-489c-bcbb-71f033d737f4> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://forums.fido.ca/t5/General-Support/1st-phone-call-goes-to-voicemail/td-p/202437 | 2024-04-24T02:44:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.987617 | 191 |
Unable to release room after check out
For example after 4 o clock customer going to checkout from his room. But that room is not available for booking on same day. is this possible to make this available for booking on same day after 4 o clock?
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As I can check you have already raised a ticket regarding the same issue.
We will have a discussion on the ticket only.
For any more issue feel free to raise a new ticket. | <urn:uuid:725bddcf-e8c3-4ddb-8315-c092441bb1fa> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://forums.qloapps.com/topic/117/unable-to-release-room-after-check-out/1 | 2024-04-24T01:52:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.945182 | 96 |
I have several group photographs on my website and they are displayed using Image Wizard.
Rather than have a list of names shown below the photograph I would like to have the name of each person revealed as the cursor hovers over them.
I am new to RW so any suggestions as to how this can be achieved would be most welcome.
There are a few stacks out there that can do this. One is called Points by Joe Workman. I work for Joe, so if you have any questions about Points, let me know.
Looks like Will Woodgate of Stacks4Stacks just released a similar stack called ImageMapper2, you can read about it here:
ImageMapper was originally developed by Tsooj Media. This latest version modernises the user interface. The stack works much the same as before. A couple of new features extend what you can do with ImageMapper.
I would also suggest searching the Realmac Community site here
Not exactly sure what you would search for, but you might find some of the other ones there.
@Tzus The HotSpotsPro stack could be good to use for this:
In particular, using tooltips would provide a similar effect to what Facebook uses for people tagged in photographs. There are lots of options to style and recolour tooltips in HotSpotsPro. It could be setup so that tooltips appear when you mouseover faces. The tooltip could contain the name of the person. I think it should work quite well.
There is a free demo version of HotSpotsPro, so you can fully test the stack to see if it comes close to what you want.
HotspotsPro is the perfect stack for that job.
My thanks to all. I will them a try. | <urn:uuid:61b1c505-73aa-4146-a676-fb4c28f3d8e2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/image-mapping-in-image-wizard/16377 | 2024-04-24T02:34:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.956984 | 365 |
Due in August and have been struggling with a third girl name, but am finally starting to narrow down a list. My girls now are Nora and Rose. We like names that are classic and don’t need nicknames. Middle name will most likely be Dorothy (family name). Would love your thoughts on my current list and any other suggestions you have! Thanks! | <urn:uuid:f7228466-7fff-491f-8405-685e6fccb2ca> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12742899/baby-girl-3 | 2024-04-24T03:07:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.941426 | 74 |
The Foundations of East Chicago has been supporting local programs and the people of East Chicago since it opened in 1997 and in the year 2012, the organization was able to make one of the biggest financial impacts of its history.
In 2012, FEC helped out eight local programs with grant funds totaling 1.1 million dollars. This money went to local churches, schools and other nonprofit organizations.
One of the organizations that benefitted from this grant was East Chicago Hope and Opportunity. This organization works with parents and schools in the community to ensure that everyone involved in the education of East Chicago children is on the same page. This not only creates a sense of connection within the community but also works to improve the education children receive both at school and at home.
Another organization that received funding from FEC in 2012 was Moms Taking Charge. This program provides single mothers in the area access to shelters and healthcare so that they can be a positive role model in the lives of their children.
Youth P.L.U.S. also received a grant from FEC in 2012. This program provides students in Lake County with homework help, tutoring and other academic activities in an effort to increase the graduation rate throughout the area.
The program that received the largest portion of the funds granted by FEC was Putting East Chicago Back to Work. This program assists residents of East Chicago with job training and job placement.
Other programs that received FEC funding in 2012 were Project INSPIRE, Plaza Communitaria, The Unity Event and Healthier East Chicago – 2012 and Beyond.
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The Ultimate Style Statement: Bape Hoodies in High Fashion USA
In the realm of high fashion, one trend has continually captured the hearts of fashion enthusiasts worldwide: Bape hoodie s. These iconic pieces have transcended mere clothing items to become true fashion statements. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of Bape hoodies and why they’ve become synonymous with high fashion in the USA.
A Brief History of Bape
To understand the allure of Bape hoodies, we must first explore their origins. A Bathing Ape, or Bape for short, is a Japanese streetwear brand founded by Nigo in 1993. The brand quickly gained recognition for its unique designs and innovative approach to fashion. Bape hoodies, featuring the brand’s signature camouflage pattern and iconic ape logo, were introduced in the late 1990s.
Unmatched Aesthetic Appeal
1. Iconic Camouflage
Bape hoodies are instantly recognizable, thanks to their distinctive camouflage patterns. This unique design has become a symbol of urban culture and is often imitated but never replicated. The combination of vibrant colors and the classic Bape camo sets these hoodies apart from the rest.
2. Streetwear Meets Luxury
What makes Bape truly stand out is its ability to seamlessly blend streetwear aesthetics with luxury appeal. Bape hoodies are crafted with exceptional attention to detail, using high-quality materials. This fusion of comfort and style is what makes them a staple in high fashion circles.
1. Influential Celebrities
Bape hoodies have garnered immense popularity among celebrities. Countless A-listers and influencers have been spotted sporting these iconic pieces. From Kanye West to Pharrell Williams, the list of Bape aficionados is impressive.
2. Red Carpet Fashion
Bape hoodies have even graced red carpets, breaking the boundaries between streetwear and high fashion. This fusion of casual and formal wear is a testament to their versatility.
Pop Culture Influence
1. Music and Entertainment
Bape’s influence extends to the world of music and entertainment. Many artists incorporate Bape hoodies into their music videos and stage performances, further solidifying their status as fashion icons.
2. Collectibles and Collaborations
Bape is known for its limited-edition releases and collaborations with renowned brands. Collectors eagerly await these drops, turning Bape hoodies into valuable fashion investments.
The Streetwear Revolution
Bape hoodies have broken down barriers, making high fashion accessible to a broader audience. Their popularity has led to various price points, ensuring that everyone can partake in the trend.
2. Online Presence
The rise of online fashion platforms has fueled the Bape hoodie phenomenon. Enthusiasts can easily browse and purchase their favorite designs from the comfort of their homes.
Sustainability and Ethical Practices
Bape’s commitment to sustainability and ethical practices has resonated with conscious consumers. The brand has taken steps to reduce its environmental footprint, making Bape hoodies an eco-friendly fashion choice.
In conclusion, Bape hoodies have transcended the boundaries of streetwear to become Bape Sweater symbol of high fashion in the USA. Their unique design, celebrity endorsements, and influence on pop culture have solidified their place in fashion history. Whether you’re a dedicated fashionista or simply looking to make a style statement, Bape hoodies are a must-have in your wardrobe.
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The United Kingdom, a prominent and influential nation, attracts a multitude of tourists year-round. Renowned for its rich culture and history, the country boasts remarkable Scottish landscapes, the iconic British royal family, the legendary Beatles, and an array of castles and forts. Whether you’re attending a concert on the bustling streets of London or taking a train to explore university towns like Oxford with their captivating history and traditions, the United Kingdom offers countless captivating destinations. However, a select few stand out among the rest. Continue reading to discover the ten must-see places in the UK that you simply cannot afford to miss!
Top 10 Exquisite Destinations in the United Kingdom for Your Next Vacation
While the United Kingdom offers a plethora of options to explore, here is a compilation of the ten finest destinations that guarantee picture-perfect memories!
- Big Ben
- London Eye
- Hyde Park
- Loch Ness and Scottish Highlands
- Dunluce Castle
- Trafford Centre
- Windsor Castle
- Giant’s Causeway
- Old Town, Edinburgh
1. Big Ben
One of the most noteworthy summertime attractions in the United Kingdom is Big Ben. In reality, Big Ben refers to the clock tower nestled near Westminster Abbey in the heart of London. This towering structure, meticulously designed by Augustus Pugin, stands at an impressive height of one hundred meters. Announced as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it annually welcomes swarms of tourists eager to capture the perfect snapshot in front of it. As a cherished global symbol of the nation, artists worldwide frequently utilize it to depict the United Kingdom in their works.
Operating Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PMLocation: Westminster, London SW1A 0AA, UK
2. London Eye
Think of London, and it’s impossible to ignore the colossal Ferris wheel, the London Eye. Situated on the banks of the River Thames, this beloved attraction grants visitors a breathtaking panoramic view of London and its mesmerizing skyline, making it a beloved choice among couples seeking a romantic experience. Standing tall at nearly 140 meters, the wheel houses 32 capsules that transport guests to the pinnacle. The London Eye doubles as an observation deck, and its ride is renowned for its enchanting ambiance, solidifying its status as one of the United Kingdom’s premier destinations for couples.
Operating Hours: 10:00 AM to 8:30 PMLocation: Lambeth, London SE1 7PB, UK
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A paradise for history enthusiasts, Stonehenge represents a Neolithic site that ranks among the top attractions in the United Kingdom for families with children. Situated near Amesbury, England, this site dates back to approximately 3000 BC. Given its historical significance, Stonehenge has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986 and is believed to have served as either a burial ground or an astronomical observatory. The allure of this site lies in its mysterious nature, as the true purpose and symbolism behind the stones remain unknown. The area surrounding Stonehenge is dotted with various Neolithic burial grounds and monuments, solidifying its status as one of the United Kingdom’s most significant destinations to explore.
Operating Hours: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Address: Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7DE, UK
4. Serene Oasis: Hyde Park
Ranked among the top 5 must-see destinations in the United Kingdom, Hyde Park remains as one of London’s four prestigious royal parks. In the late 1600s, this expanse of land was reserved for noble hunting expeditions. Today, it has evolved into a major cultural hub within the city, known for hosting various outdoor music concerts by renowned artists, including the legendary Queen and Pink Floyd. Conveniently located near Kensington Palace, Hyde Park is easily accessible via London’s efficient tube network and main thoroughfares. In October, the park’s autumnal atmosphere and opportunity for picnicking contribute to its charm, making it an ideal spot to visit in the UK.
Operating Hours: 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Location: London, UK
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5. Mystical Loch Ness and Majestic Scottish Highlands
The United Kingdom boasts some of the most awe-inspiring locations, and among them, Loch Ness stands out as an enchanting freshwater lake, believed to be home to the legendary Nessie. Spanning an impressive 30-kilometer surface area, this loch possesses great depths and a voluminous water body. The adjoining Scottish Highlands hold significant historical relevance and captivate visitors with their expansive emerald mountains and sparsely populated regions. Many individuals flock to the highest peak, Ben Nevis, for thrilling activities such as hiking, trekking, and biking. For an unforgettable experience, consider visiting this cherished destination in the United Kingdom during December.
Operating Hours: NA
6. Dunluce Castle: Ancient Charms in Northern Ireland
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Northern Ireland, Dunluce Castle transports visitors to a bygone era with its rugged and evocative ambiance. Unlike the ornate forts and palaces found in bustling cities like London, this medieval castle stands proudly atop a cliff, its precipitous drops on either side accentuating its allure. Dating back to the Middle Ages and rumored to have been constructed in the late 1600s, this historic marvel is an unbeatable destination for a winter weekend getaway. Immerse yourself in the rich history and captivating charm of Dunluce Castle, making it an irresistible choice among the United Kingdom’s top travel spots in November.
Operating Hours: 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Address: 87 Dunluce Rd, Bushmills BT57 8UY, UK
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7. Retail Paradise: Trafford Centre
Situated in Manchester, this is one of the most renowned places to indulge in shopping. Owned by Peel, the establishment boasts numerous retail outlets and is a paradise for shopaholics, making it an extraordinary destination in the UK. However, the premises are bustling with eateries, cafes, and stores, and it is conveniently accessible by train, earning it a spot among the top train-friendly places to visit in the UK. In addition to this, Oxford Street is another prominent shopping hub, particularly popular during the festive season.
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PMLocation: Regent Cres, Stretford, Manchester M17 8AA, UK
8. Windsor Castle
Indeed, this is the abode of the British royal family, specifically Queen Elizabeth and her spouse, Phillip, making it an incredibly significant destination for families to explore in the UK. The castle, situated in Berkshire, represents a rich heritage of the British monarchy and is a masterpiece of architectural brilliance. Originally constructed in the 11th century, the castle has undergone multiple renovations over time. Built in the Gothic style, it has hosted numerous influential political figures of the 21st century, including President Obama.
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:15 PMLocation: Windsor SL4 1NJ, UK
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9. Giant’s Causeway
Completely constructed from basalt columns, this natural wonder is one of the most remarkable and distinctive landmarks to visit in the UK. Situated on the shores of Northern Ireland, this site has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is fascinating to note that most of these columns are hexagonal, although some possess five, eight, seven, or four sides. Best of all, it is an inexpensive attraction to explore, as there are no admission fees.
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PMLocation: 44 Causeway Rd, Bushmills BT57 8SU, UK
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10. Old Town, Edinburgh
The city of Edinburgh is an enchanting historical destination steeped in culture and ancient tales, making it a must-visit place during the winter season in the UK. The cityscape is adorned with centuries-old buildings, forts, and narrow alleys. A visit to the Edinburgh Castle is a must, as it is perched on an extinct volcano and houses the crown jewels. Furthermore, the Royal Mile, a vibrant street brimming with pubs, restaurants, shops, and galleries, is a perfect spot to explore during the winter months.
Best Time To Visit: MayIdeal Duration: 2 Nights/3 DaysOpening Hours: Not AvailableLocation: Old Town, Edinburgh
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Frequently Asked Questions About Places To Explore in the United Kingdom
Which destinations should I consider in the United Kingdom?
Some of the top spots to explore in the United Kingdom for an unforgettable vacation are: 1. Tower of London 2. London Ferris Wheel 3. Ancient Stone Circles 4. Majestic Dunluce Castle 5. Historic District of Edinburgh
Where can I find the most breathtaking location in the UK?
You can discover some truly picturesque places in the United Kingdom that are worth a visit, such as: 1. The Idyllic Cotswolds 2. Charming Bath 3. Enchanting Cornwall 4. Scenic Jurassic Coastline 5. Cultural Hub of Oxford
What makes the UK an appealing travel destination?
The United Kingdom is an exceptional place to explore due to its ancient fortresses, stunning architectural landmarks, vibrant streets, captivating landscapes, renowned fashion labels, and world-famous attractions.
Where else can I go in England apart from London?
If you have thoroughly explored every nook and cranny of London and desire alternative destinations to visit in England, here are a few options: 1. Cambridge 2. Lively Brighton 3. The Idyllic Cotswolds 4. The Breathtaking Yorkshire Dales 5. Vibrant Manchester 6. The Serene Lake District
Which is the most frequently visited place in the UK?
The British Museum in London holds the title for being the most frequented destination in the United Kingdom. Devoted to art, culture, and human civilization, this museum stands as one of the most renowned attractions for visitors of all ages.
What makes the United Kingdom renowned?
A multitude of factors contribute to the United Kingdom’s fame. From delectable Fish and Chips, iconic landmarks like Big Ben, Red Buses, and black cabs, to influential music groups like Oasis and Blur, the Beatles, the vibrant city of London, and thriving sports culture, the United Kingdom has an array of highlights that have garnered international recognition.
Is the United Kingdom a safe country?
Absolutely. The United Kingdom is a secure country for tourists, with very low rates of violent crimes. The only concern tourists may encounter is petty theft.
When is the ideal time to visit the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom is a year-round destination, but the spring and autumn seasons offer the best opportunity to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of nature.
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I knew about the 50th anniversary (May 1971) of the Five Man Electrical Band’s song “Signs”, but I’m not a fan because of the religion in it. But after seeing this image referencing the song and the US’s labour shortage, I couldn’t resist. Ain’t it great that workers finally have the power to dictate wages?
Now the important question: does this apply to LGBTQIA people too?
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The dog stood near the supermarket waiting for help but then a miracle happened.
When this poor puppy was abandoned by her owner when she needed him the most, she was just so heartbroken.
To make matters worse, she stood near a supermarket, politely asking for help and everybody just ignored her.
However, all that changed when a kind rescuer saw her misfortune and felt bad for her. She stopped and noticed that the puppy was very friendly.
She was given a warm bath, and then her rescuer placed her in a comfortable bed with her brand-new blanket.
The very next day, she was taken to a veterinarian so they could see what was wrong with Aurora.
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I do not have a Northstar pack yet but my wife, kids and i do have at least 6 other packs/bags by FR. We use them extensivly in Alaska canoing and snowshoeing. Some we use every day. I am planning to purchase the Northstar pack next. I appreciate the option of a belt loop on the Northstar although i do not think its a large enough pack to actually need one, but the option is there based on personal preference. Many old packs in my area of Alaska do not have waist belts as they interfere with wearing a gun belt. My family and i love Frost River products and the fact they still send a paper catalog. We think they are one of the best USA made Packs on the market.
Great pack love the quality design and ruggedness
It does , very similarly to the Isle Royal , have a loop to put a belt , so still fulfills what you are asking , I don't have one myself yet , but didn't want a one star to take away from others viewing , am definitely planning on getting one myself
The new "Expediton Pack" is obviously a bad design. It has no hip belt, and a hip belt is necessary to transfer most of the weight of a heavily loaded pack to the hips. A heavy pack should not rest heavily on the shoulders! This design flaw is a big surprise, especially in view of the high price.
Well designed packs for the serious back packer are worth a high price. My old Dana Designs pack still commands a high price used, comparable to the nearly $300 I paid for it more than 20 years ago!
We wanted to reach out with more information. You mentioned a pack of this size should have waistbelt capability and we agree!
There actually is a sleeve designed specifically for the waistbelt built into the back of the pack. We only include waistbelts in our Canoe Packs and the largest size of the Isle Royale Bushcraft Packs as we believe packs of these sizes need a waistbelt to be comfortably carried. The Northstar Expedition Pack is mid-sized, making the waistbelt an optional feature depending on the use.
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The most basic accounts, where you can deposit and withdraw money at any time, are called regular savings accounts, or sometimes statement savings accounts. What that means is that any activity in the account—deposits, withdrawals, fees, or interest earnings—and your current balance are reported in a printed or online account statement, usually once a month.
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Chelsea suffer fresh injury blow as Romeo Lavia ruled out for season.
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia will miss the rest of the season after suffering a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
The Belgium international was injured during his Chelsea debut, a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in late December.
Midfielder Romeo Lavia will miss the remainder of the 2023/24 season.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 27, 2024
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The 20-year-old former Manchester City and Southampton player joined Chelsea in August on a seven-year contract in a deal worth a reported £55 million.
Lavia played just 32 minutes on his debut in the 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge, having been signed from under the noses of Liverpool in August.
He arrived lacking match fitness after a pre-season disrupted by transfer talks before suffering a major ankle injury back in September.
Lavia also missed two months of action during Southampton's relegation battle with hamstring issues last season.
Injuries continue to plague Mauricio Pochettino, with up to eight players out of the upcoming match against Burnley.
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Follow the Leader (and the money!)
The race to succeed Henry Waxman (D-CA) as the top-ranking Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee began within days of Waxman announcing that he would retire from Congress at the end of this year. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), the third-ranking Democrat on the committee, immediately threw his hat in the ring, as did fifth-ranking Anna Eshoo (D-CA).
When it comes to awarding committee chairmanships and leadership posts, Democrats have traditionally placed a strong emphasis on seniority. Republicans value seniority, but it is one of many factors they weigh when choosing their committee chairs and leaders. Republicans also term limit their committee chairs and leaders to 6 years while Democrats do not place length-of-service restrictions on their members.
If seniority prevails, Pallone will be the next Ranking Member on Energy and Commerce. If Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (and fellow Californian) prevails, Anna Eshoo will take the party’s top spot on the committee. While Eshoo has Pelosi on her side, Pallone counts House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) as a supporter. Pallone is also likely to attract the support of the party’s most senior members, many of whom are beneficiaries of the seniority system. But there’s another factor at play in the race… one that may matter just as much as seniority.
Recognizing that she faces a tough battle, Anna Eshoo did what most ambitious members do: She established a leadership Political Action Committee (PAC). Leadership PACs provide members with a way to raise money that they can then use for all kinds of vaguely defined campaign-related purposes. Leadership PACs can accept contributions from individuals and other PACs of up to $5,000 per year and they can make contributions of up to $5,000 per candidate, per race. Members’ individual campaign accounts can only accept contributions of up to $2,600 from individuals and $5,000 from PACs per race, and they can make contributions of up to $2,600 per candidate, per race.
Having a leadership PAC provides members with a way to rake more money in, and hand more money out. Today, “spreading the wealth” is a standard tactic that chair and leadership wannabees use to curry favor with their colleagues. As Roll Call recently reported, Frank Pallone and Anna Eshoo have both significantly upped their contributions to colleagues as they compete for the Ranking Member slot on Energy and Commerce. In the year’s first quarter, Pallone gave a total of $65,000 to 43 of his Democratic House colleagues from his personal campaign committee, and $61,000 to colleagues from his leadership PAC. During the same period, Eshoo gave $8,000 to four of her Democratic colleagues from her campaign committee, and disbursed $66,000 from her newly formed leadership PAC to 33 colleagues. Both gave heavily to the party’s most vulnerable candidates.
As the fundraising arms race to replace Waxman moves into full-swing in the coming months, keep this little-noted irony in mind: Henry Waxman was the first member of Congress to create a leadership PAC. In 1978, Waxman, then a two-term member, decided to challenge Richardson Preyer (D-NC), a respected and way-more-senior colleague, for the chairmanship of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health. Waxman actively lobbied his committee colleagues and enlisted his allies in the organized labor community to back him up. When it looked like seniority would prevail, Waxman did something that no member of Congress had ever before done: He established a leadership PAC and contributed $24,000 to his committee colleagues. After a large number of last-minute vote switches, Waxman defeated Preyer by a 15-12 vote. And with that, Waxman set a new precedent for enterprising politicians—including Frank Pallone and Anna Eshoo!
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The thought of having blackberry bushes in your garden can invoke one of two feelings: excitement for the free berries coming out of your own backyard, or panic at the speed with which this thing infiltrated your whole garden.
This suffocating growth is why people usually opt for brush killers. They can be a final solution to the unwanted weeds in your garden or your lawn. However, the number of choices, chemicals, do’s and don’ts you have to consider while purchasing and using brush killer can be intimidating.
In most cases, people first notice weeds in their yards at a very manageable stage. But between figuring out the best brush killer for their garden, and how and when to use it, people tend to put it off indefinitely. That’s usually when those weeds turn into a serious problem.
If you need something to help you get rid of wild weeds and tough brush around your property, such as vines and stumps and woody and broadleaf plants, we have a list of the 10 best brush killers you can use to help make your lawn look brand new.
Quick Answer: The Top Brush Killers
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In this guide, we’re going to cover all you need to know about weed and brush killers so that you can choose the right product for your yard, from the different types available for domestic use, to the features you can find, as well as safety precautions to keep in mind.
How Do Brush Killers Work?
Brush killers are chemicals that are engineered to cripple the plant’s growth one way or another. Some types stop the roots from growing, while others stop the formation of new cells altogether by hindering the process of photosynthesis till the plant starves.
This is why a general rule for herbicides is to apply them during or right before the target weed’s most active season.
Types of Brush Killers
Brush killers vary in terms of the type of plants they kill, how long they keep the soil clear of the targeted plants, how they affect the plants, and the form in which they emerge.
Brush killers can either be selective or non-selective.
Non-selective herbicides, also known as total vegetation herbicides, will kill all kinds of plants within a given radius, so they’re an optimal choice for sidewalks and driveways. They usually last between 6 and 12 months and will need to be reapplied periodically.
Unlike selective killers, a non-selective herbicide will kill any plant it comes in contact with. Non-selective brush killers pack potent chemicals and can give you amazing results if used correctly. If not used correctly, however, they can destroy your lawn.
Selective herbicides, on the other hand, will only affect certain types of plants. Some will have the word dicots or broadleaf weeds on their label, which means they kill plants such as poison ivy, dandelions, or any plant that has branched veins in their leaves.
Monocot herbicides target grassy weeds that have parallel veins and narrow leaves, including crabgrass and bamboo. This type doesn’t affect trees.
The persistence of a brush killer is how long it lasts in the soil. Most common chemicals used in brush killers usually kill the plants and break down in the soil, like Glyphosate. When the chemical is broken down in the soil, the effect it has on plants is gone.
Some herbicides are quite persistent, though, meaning they remain in the soil and keep weeds from regrowing for a long time. Usually, they stay effective from six months to a year and can take up to three years to completely break down in the soil.
Before you use a persistent herbicide, it’s important to know that these are chemicals that were formulated to stay in the soil. They’re not great for the environment, and they can contaminate surrounding soil and water. Such chemicals aren’t biodegradable, so just be aware of this when choosing a brush killer.
Systemic vs. Contact
Contact killers are herbicides that only kill whatever they touch directly, meaning they become effective as soon as they’re applied on the leaves. They don’t need to reach the plant’s root.
Weeds sprayed with a contact herbicide will start showing signs of decay possibly minutes after the application.
Pay attention to the label on contact brush killers, as most of them are non-selective products, which means they can lay waste to your precious lawn if you choose the wrong product.
Systemic herbicides, on the other hand, work by going all the way down to the root, where they cripple the plant’s growth and prevent nutrient absorption. This process depends on the spread of the chemical within the plant, and so it usually takes over a week or so to show signs that it’s working and around three more weeks to finish the job.
Ready to Use
Some herbicides will come in a ready-to-use hand spray bottle or a bottle that you can hook to your garden hose. These can be used on the plants without mixing, measuring, or diluting anything. However, they’re usually not very strong and tend to be more expensive than concentrated herbicides.
Concentrates are the herbicides that you need to mix with water or other herbicides before use. Make sure to use the right concentrate-to-water ratio, as this is essential for both your own safety and the health of your yard.
It is possible to mix concentrates if you have stubborn weeds, but some concentrates will state clearly in the label that it’s prohibited to mix. We urge you not to ignore this; ignoring instructions on herbicide labels can be a federal offense!
Features to Look For
Weed killer labels can be very confusing, from the different ingredients to the different levels of strength. We’ve got you covered, though. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what to look for on a weed killer’s label.
There are lots and lots of chemicals used in today’s herbicide market, but there are four chemicals that are the most common. They are considered safe to use and can be very effective when used for the right plants and in the right weather conditions.
Triclopyr is a selective chemical that is usually coupled with 2,4-D to boost potency. This chemical is safe to use on lawns and grassy plants as it only affects dicot or broadleaf plants.
Glyphosate is the most potent chemical on the market because of how effective and safe it is for the soil. It’s a non-selective contact herbicide. This chemical will kill whatever it touches, including tree stumps and woody plants, vines, grasses. It’s a post-emergence herbicide, which means it’s only absorbed through leaves and affects plants that are above the ground.
This chemical works by destroying an enzyme found only in plants, which is why it has low toxicity on animals and humans. It’s a good choice for yards where pets are usually present, or in a spot where you plan on doing more planting soon.
Another post-emergence herbicide, Fluazifop affects grassy weeds or monocots only. This is why it’s used with broadleaf crops like soybeans in agriculture and flower beds. It’s a systemic herbicide that will get the weed from leaves to root.
Like most herbicides, it’s not very effective during the weeds’ dormant season and might be completely useless in droughts. When it’s applied in the grassy plant’s growth season, it can start losing color in a matter of days and will be completely dead in just two or three weeks.
In terms of toxicity, Fluazifop isn’t toxic to birds and animals but can be very harmful to marine life, so be careful not to use it too close to natural water bodies.
2,4-D is the most popular broadleaf weed killer out there. It’s a post-emergence herbicide. It functions much like a cancer cell, overstimulating growth till the plant dies.
2,4-D is a low-toxicity herbicide, but it’s usually mixed with other herbicides to give it a strong punch, so exposure can still be harmful.
There are a lot of factors that affect the strength of the herbicide product you choose to go with.
Depending on the type of weed you’re trying to get rid of and the chemicals you’re using, how and when you apply the brush killer will be the deciding factors on whether or not it works at all.
The best season to spray your weeds is right when they thrive the most. This is because they’ll consume nutrients and water, along with the herbicide, a lot more efficiently.
Most weed and brush killers are made to degrade in the soil so they wouldn’t contaminate the environment. This means that watering your plants will wash off the weed killer and render it useless.
Of course, rain can have the same effect, so it’s recommended that you don’t spray if rain is expected in the next day or two.
That said, many of today’s herbicides are made to become waterproof after being sprayed. You should read the product’s label to learn whether or not it has waterproof characteristics.
How long it takes for you to see the weeds start to decay depends on the type of herbicide you use. Systemic products will do a great job killing your target weeds but they’ll take some time to do it.
Contact herbicides, on the other hand, can debilitate the plant’s growth in a matter of hours, killing it completely in less than a month.
It can also depend on the type and level of growth the plant is experiencing. Some things like tender vines and grassy weeds can start dying in a couple of days. Woody bushes will take a couple of weeks to start yellowing, and tree stumps can take up to a month.
While many dangerous chemicals require a license to be handled, herbicides that are intended for domestic use can still be quite dangerous if used without following safety instructions.
Here are a few basic instructions to follow to ensure your own safety as well as the safety of those around you:
When handling any sort of potent chemical, herbicides, and pesticides especially, make sure to keep your skin completely covered to protect it against irritation or chemical burns.
Pets and Kids
Before you start applying a weed killer in your garden, make sure that all food bowls, toys, and fabrics that belong to your pets or children are out of sight. It also goes without saying that your kids and pets shouldn’t be anywhere near the sprayed area.
Of course, the whole point of reading all this information about herbicides is to keep healthy the plants you actually want to grow. So, the best safety tip for that is to simply do your research and understand the effects of the chemicals you’re applying to your plants.
The impact of herbicides and other gardening chemicals on our environment can be negative, depending on how you use them.
According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, persistent herbicides can be especially harmful since they affect the soil’s non-target organisms. Since they stay active for long, persistent herbicides can also leach into surrounding water bodies.
Luckily, there are some organic chemicals that can work long-term without contaminating the environment by using herbicides like vinegar, salt, or lemon solutions.
The Best Rated Brush Killer Reviews
#1. Roundup Ready-To-Use Poison Ivy Plus Weed Killer
- BRUSH & POISON IVY KILLER: Roundup Ready-To-Use Poison Ivy Plus Tough Brush Killer kills over 200 types of weeds and grasses including Woody Brush and Vines, Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac, Kudzu, and Wild Blackberry
- FAST ACTING: Visible results in as fast as 24 hours
- GUARANTEE: Kills weeds to the root so weeds don't come back. (If for any reason you are not satisfied after using this product, simply send us original proof of purchase and we will refund the purchase price)
- RAINPROOF: Rainproof in as fast as 30 minutes for control that won't wash away
- EASY TO USE: Just spray the leaves to kill the root. Use on patios and walkways, around homes and buildings, along paths and fences, or other areas where tough weeds are growing
The Roundup Ready-To-Use Poison Ivy Plus Weed Killer is our number one choice for brush killers for your lawn and garden. It specializes in killing invasive ivies and weeds such as poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, as well as invasive vines and shrubs like wild blackberry and kudzu, and other tough to control brush. It combines two unique active ingredients, Glyphosate and Triclopyr, in order to kill even the most stubborn weeds and grasses.
It is rainproof within 30 minutes, and it shows visible results in as little as 24 hours, so you just spray it on and you’re good to go! It can be used anywhere that weeds are invading, and it kills weeds right down to the roots so they won’t come back, guaranteed. Roundup is so sure about the success of their product that they’ll refund you the full product price if you’re not satisfied with its results.
#2. Southern Ag Crossbow Specialty Weed & Brush Herbicide
- 2,4-D - 34.4% Triclopyr BEE - 16.5%
- For use in Rangeland, permanent grass pastures, conservation reserve program acres, fence rows, non irrigation ditchbanks, roadsides, and other non crop areas and industrial sites.
- Unwanted trees and brush, annual and perennial broadleaf weeds
The Southern Ag Crossbow Specialty Weed & Brush Herbicide is great at controlling unwanted trees and brush, in addition to perennial broadleaf weeds on any type of grassy areas, such as rangeland, permanent grass pastures, conservation reserve program acres, and fence rows. You can also use it on non-irrigation ditch banks, roadsides, and other non-crop areas. It uses three different active ingredients: 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, butoxyethyl ester, and Triclopyr, so it will be effective enough to remove even the most hard-to-kill weeds.
This product comes in a concentrated form, so all you need is 4 to 6 fluid ounces to mix with 3 gallons of water for spot treatment to spray all over the infected area. This means one quart-sized bottle will be able to treat a large amount of space, and it doesn’t go bad so it can be used over multiple years.
#3. BioAdvanced 704640B Brush Killer
- POISON IVY KILLER: Plus it kills Kudzu, Poison Oak, Blackberry and 75+ types of listed weeds and brush
- SPECIAL FORMULA: Special penetrating formula, kills even the toughest plants down to the root
- RESULTS: Start seeing visual results in 1- 6 weeks
- RAINPROOF PROTECTION: Rainproof in 4 hours
The BioAdvanced 704640B Brush Killer is another brush and weed killer concentrate that can treat up to 4,000 square feet of lawn or garden with a single 32-ounce bottle. This Brush Killer has a unique penetrating formula that kills even the toughest plants all the way down to the roots. This includes poison ivy, poison oak, wild blackberry, bramble, kuzdu, and 94 types of other listed weeds and brush; plus it kills stumps.
This BioAdvanced product is rainproof in just 4 hours, meaning you can use it almost anytime you need it during the spring and summer months, and any rain or watering after 4 hours will not hinder the herbicide’s effectiveness. It also starts to show visible results in as little as one week. You can apply it anywhere tough brush grows – if you want it gone, BioAdvanced has the solution.
#4. RM43 Total Control Weed Preventer
- Kills weeds and prevents weeds for up to 1 year
- Treats 17,297 square feet
- Ideal for fence rows, gravel paths, sidewalks, driveways, parking areas and around farm buildings and barns
- Apply to locations only where no vegetation is desired
- Can be used for total vegetation control (bare ground) or spot control of brush, vines and weeds
The next brush killer on our list is the RM43 Total Control Weed Preventer. This is a total vegetation control herbicide, so it can be used for multiple different reasons. You can use it on bare ground to prevent any and all vegetation for up to one full year, or you can also use it as a spot control of brush, vines, and weeds anywhere that they can pop up – for example, along fence rows, in vacant lots, or around farm buildings and barns.
One bottle of the Total Control can be applied to up to 4,324 square feet. It is a very powerful herbicide, so it should only be used where vegetation is not wanted or needed for up to a whole year, so you shouldn’t use it on any crop-bearing land.
#5. BrushTox Brush Killer with Triclopyr
- Treats up to 1 Acre
- For control of woody plants and broadleaf weeds
- To control resprouting of freshly cut stumps
- Works on permanent grass Pastures irrigation ditch banks right of ways Ornamental turf and more
The BrushTox Brush Killer with Triclopyr is an incredibly powerful Brush Killer that can treat an area of up to an entire acre of land. It can work on up to 60 different woody plants like mesquite, locust, oaks, sweetgum, arrowwood, and wild rose, and additionally can kill 30 tough broadleaf weeds such as Canada thistle and dog fennel. You can also use it to control the resprouting of freshly cut tree stumps.
Use the BrushTox on many different types of land, like rangeland, permanent grass pastures, fence rows, and ditchbanks. It can also be applied to broadleaf plants as a foliar spray, although it is concentrated so be sure to mix about 4-6 fluid ounces with 3 gallons of water before using it.
#6. Fertilome Brush and Stump Killer
- This stump and brush remover is designed to kill stumps and woody plants like vines and weeds.
- For stump application use in its current form and use a brush (not included) to apply the product.
- For brush application mix 8 oz. of the concentrate in 1 gallon of water and spray on leaves.
- When applying the product to freshly cut stumps, apply within 45 minutes.
- See product label for a full list of woody plants and vines targeted by this product.
The Fertilome Brush and Stump Killer uses Triclopyr to help treat any unwanted flora you have in your lawn or garden. It can help stop stumps from resprouting, it can treat unwanted woody plants, it can cut down tough vines, and it takes care of weeds and brush as well. For stump treatment, simply apply the product undiluted in broad strokes with a paintbrush until you completely cover the freshly cut surface. For vine control, simply cut the vine first and then do the same treatment as with a stump.
Use this brush and stump killer along fence rows and trails, and around homes, buildings, and cabins, as well as any non-crop areas you need it for. For foliar spray, use a rate of 8-16 tablespoons per gallon of water, and that small amount will give you 500 square feet of treatment.
#7. Southern Ag Brush & Weed Killer
- This brush control herbicide is easy to use
- Kills vines and many hard to control plants
- Prevents sprouting on clean-cut stumps
- Use on non-crop areas like road sides, rangeland, pastures and fences
Next on our list of the 10 best brush killers is the Southern Ag Brush & Weed Killer. Just like the Crossbow Specialty Herbicide above, this is a highly effective concentrated herbicide. It controls and kills tough and stubborn broadleaf weeds, woody plants, and vines, as well as other hard to control plants and many varieties of brush-like Brazilian pepper. It can also help to kill clean-cut stumps and stop them from sprouting up again.
This herbicide is for use on non-crop areas, like roadsides, rangeland, pastures, and fences, among others. Simply use a concentrate solution of between 4-6 fluid ounces per gallon of water, and that will cover about 500 square feet of treatment.
#8. Image Brush & Vine Killer
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The Image Brush & Vine Killer kills tough brush and vines completely, meaning stumps and roots won’t regrow after you’re done with them. All you do is wet the brush you want to treat with the spray, and then in as little as one week (usually between one and six weeks), you’ll start to see results like the leaves beginning to wilt. Then, simply cut down the treated brush and dispose of it; it’s that easy!
This Brush & Vine Killer treats up to 4,000 square feet of tough brush and vines, such as wild blackberry, kudzu, horsetail brush, poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac. You can also replant over the treated area after just one month.
#9. Ortho Max Poison Ivy and Brush Killer
- Kills over 60 types of tough brush and weeds
- Kills poison ivy, poison oak, kudzu and wild blackberries
- Kills the toughest, brushy weeds
- Kills woody plants including stumps and vines
- Rainproof in 2 hours
The Ortho Max Poison Ivy and Brush Killer is effective at killing over 60 different types of tough brush and weeds, including poison ivy, poison oak, wild blackberry, and kudzu, among others. It is also effective against woody plants like stumps and vines. It is very easy to apply when attached to an Ortho Dial ‘N Spray Hose-End Sprayer or basically any other tank sprayer.
For best results, mix between 4-6 fluid ounces per gallon of water. It becomes rainproof in only 2 hours, meaning you can use this to treat your lawn or garden basically anytime you need without the worry about it washing away.
#10. BioAdvanced 704645A Brush Killer Plus
- POISON IVY KILLER: Plus it kills Kudzu, Poison Oak, Blackberry and 75+ types of listed weeds and brush
- KILLS DOWN TO THE ROOT: Kills listed weeds above and the root below
- RESULTS: Start seeing visual results in 1- 6 weeks
- RAINPROOF PROTECTION: Rainproof in 4 hours
The final brush killer on our list is the BioAdvanced 704645A Brush Killer Plus. This is the ready-to-spray version of the BioAdvanced Brush Killer Concentrate mentioned above, and it is just as effective. It has a unique penetrating formula that kills tough plants and brush all the way down to the roots, to ensure that they won’t grow back.
This easy spray version can spot-treat poison ivy and oak, bramble, kudzu, and wild blackberry, in addition to 94 other types of weeds and brush. It is rainproof only 4 hours after treatment, and you can start to see visible results in 1-6 weeks.
This post should have all of the information you need to start using a brush killer on the unwanted and harmful weeds and brush in your lawn or garden.
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As a professional Motion Graphic Designer, I understand the importance of ensuring that my motion graphics are compatible with different devices and platforms. To achieve compatibility, I follow a series of steps:
Understanding the target audience and platform: Before starting any project, I conduct thorough research to understand the target audience and the platform where the motion graphics will be displayed. This helps me design and optimize graphics specifically for that platform.
Designing in a scalable format: To ensure compatibility across different devices and resolutions, I create motion graphics in scalable formats, such as vector-based graphics. This allows the graphics to be easily resized without losing quality, ensuring a consistent visual experience across various devices.
Considering device-specific limitations: Different devices and platforms may have their own limitations, such as screen sizes, aspect ratios, or technical constraints. I take these into account during the design process, making sure that the motion graphics are optimized to work within those limitations without compromising the overall visual impact.
Testing on multiple devices: To ensure compatibility, I thoroughly test the motion graphics on a variety of devices and platforms. This includes smartphones, tablets, computers, and even large-scale displays. By doing so, I can identify any issues or discrepancies and make necessary adjustments to ensure a seamless experience for all users.
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So I recently found a Wii in my closet, from a former client of mine that gave it to me. I bought the plugs and cords you use to hook it up. Everything works fine, It works going to the main home screen with the channels but when i click on the home button where it says controller settings no pointer icon. If i go back from that menu it works again. Any solutions? To try to fix it I letterbombed it, and everything same issue. Stock and non stock. What can i do to fix it? I want to give it to my little nieces but i need to get it fixed.
Nah it wouldnt brick it, basically it would just remove the homebrew portion of it, what I would personally do is something called virginising the wii and then if you can install a fresh copy of 4.3 firmware, this will replace all the ios's as new. Mind if all you cant do is get into the controller settings i dont know what the big issue is all ive ever used that for is to turn down the volume on the damn things. But if its so much of an issue you could try that.
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Getting your hands on just the right pieces of furniture at a price you like is something that may have eluded you in the past. Perhaps you simply needed to further your education on the subject before hitting the shops. Keep reading to learn what you need to know and you will have renewed confidence in your furniture shopping abilities.
Learn to recognize different quality of woods. Some furniture is made from solid wood, which is a lot more expensive and fragile. Veneers are basically made from a low quality wood base covered in layers of real wood. The cheapest wood furniture you will find is made from resin, plastic and wood scraps.
When it comes to wood furniture, make sure to carefully read your manufacturer’s care directions carefully. The finishes, waxes, and other treatments differ by brand, type of furniture, type of wood, etc. Reading these instructions will help you keep your furniture in pristine shape for a long time and help you avoid damage from improper cleaning.
Take the time to keep furniture polished and clean regularly. This bit of maintenance helps keeps your furniture looking like new and also helps to get rid of allergens like dust and pet dander. Letting dust and other allergens collect, especially on finished furniture, can damage it over time, so you need to maintain it on a regular basis.
Stick to neutral colors for your main furniture pieces. You may love a particular bright color or pattern, but will you still love it 10 years from now? Instead, pick neutral colors for the main pieces in your room and use accent decor to bring in color. You will be glad of your decision the time comes to redecorate.
Read all color description before buying any furniture from online. many times people select furniture based on the way that it looks. In many cases people that do this end up with mismatched furniture. A brown loveseat with a black chair won’t look so good, so read the descriptions thoroughly.
Shopping online for furniture is a wise idea. This will give you an idea of what is popular an how much typical costs are. Then you can visit stores with the knowledge that you need. You will often find reviews online about items and the companies who make them which will help you make wiser choices as well.
It’s a good idea to talk to friends and family about places to buy furniture from and places to avoid. Their experiences can help steer to you away from dealing with a store that will ignore you after it has made the sale. Customer service after the sale can be vital so be sure you are comfortable with the store that you buy from.
When shopping for furniture, avoid buying everything at one time. Buying individual items over time can help with your budget. By slowly buying one piece at a time you’re going to be able to save your money and your back!
Make sure the used furniture you are considering isn’t on some sort of recall list. That’s a big problem with used furniture. There could be hidden dangers that you’d normally never see when buying new. You can do a simple web search to help you discover whether the piece you are looking for is ok.
When you are buying a sofa, you need to make sure that you inspect the materials and especially the frame. If the couch you want has a hardwood frame, then you need to ask whether it has been kiln-dried or not. If it has, then it will last much longer without warping, especially when it comes to changes in humidity.
Learn how to properly clean up a spill on your microfiber furniture. To start with, blot the spill with absorbent paper towels. Wash the area using a mild soap solution. Make sure to rinse it off and pat it dry. Finally, use a dry brush to brush the area in the same direction as the nap.
Consider taking part in an estate auction if you want to find high-end furniture at a great price. The sellers usually just want to sell off the furniture to clear the property for sale. Look in newspapers for announcements for upcoming auctions. Just make sure that you have your cash or checkbook ready when you attend.
If you need to purchase furniture for your entire house, ask to see if your furniture store offers a multi purchase discount plan. One benefit to shopping at one store for all of your furniture is that you can mix and match and see if the furniture looks good together.
Before you buy a piece of furniture, always look inside the cabinets and drawers. You are checking for a few things. First, make sure the drawer extends out and closes properly. Look to see whether or not the doors open all the way and close tightly. Also, check to ensure that knobs and handles are firmly affixed to the furniture.
Examine the piece for its details, for signs of good quality. Have the buttons been properly secured? Is the trim something that lines up correctly? If not, you may not have a quality piece on your hands, and you should probably keep looking.
Always consider your family’s opinion on buying furniture. They have to live with what you pick, so make sure everyone is on board. Great furniture makes a house a home.
If you decide to purchase furniture on the Internet, make sure you choose an online stores that accepts returns. Ideally, the online store should pay for the shipping in case you decide to return an item you are not happy with. Check reviews to make sure the furniture you buy meets high quality standards.
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After facing criticism over the unconventional yoke steering setup in its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles, Tesla is finally rolling out a revamped design aimed at ironing out the quirks. Owners are already starting to receive the overhauled yoke steering wheels, and first impressions seem quite positive.
Among the most welcomed changes is the addition of a proper center horn pad—a glaring omission from the original yoke that forced drivers to awkwardly hit capacitive sensors on the wheel’s grips to honk. Tesla has smartly relocated the camera controls to free up real estate for the more ergonomic physical horn button.
Build quality has also been a key focus area, with early recipients praising the new yoke’s more premium, stitched leather wrapping and overall enhanced fit and finish compared to the plasticky original units. The seemingly simple changes make a world of difference in elevating the steering experience to appropriate luxury car levels.
Improvements extend to the yoke’s integrated turn signal controls as well. While hardly revolutionary, the updated button design offers a more satisfying tactile “click” when engaged, addressing complaints about the previous mushy, unresponsive stalks that frustrated many owners.
Of course, the lozenge-shaped yoke itself remains a polarizing design exercise, but at least Tesla seems to have addressed the most egregious usability pitfalls from a hardware standpoint with this latest iteration. One particularly lucky owner even got to keep their old demonstrator unit as a showpiece, courtesy of an accommodating service technician.
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The shipping research and consulting firm Drewry says supply is expected to continue to outstrip demand in the container shipping industry but that carriers are “battle-hardened to cope with yet another challenging and unpredictable year.”
“Much like last year, carriers should be able to return solid if unspectacular results and continue to prepare the ground for a better future,” Drewry predicted in an article in the current issue of Container Insight Weekly.
Ships delivered this year are expected to add 1.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of capacity, with 569,000 TEUs of capacity on ultra large container vessels (ULCV), ships with capacity for more than 18,000 TEUs.
Drewry added that 23 of those ULCVs (with aggregate capacity of 532,000 TEUs) are being added by just three companies, each of which is a member of a different carrier vessel space-sharing agreement. They are Hyundai Merchant Marine, which will join THE Alliance in April; CMA CGM, which is a member of the Ocean Alliance; and Mediterranean Shipping Co., which is a member of the 2M Alliance.
“The current delivery schedules for the new ULCVs are spread evenly through 2020, which should make their integration a little easier than if they arrived en masse,” said Drewry. Should delivery of some of the new ships be delayed, as often happens, that could help temper overcapacity.
How severe is the overcapacity? Drewry has created a proprietary global supply-demand index for the container shipping industry, and it said anytime it is below 100 represents overcapacity. Its quarterly Container Forecaster report calls for a tiny decrease of 0.4 points to 90.6 in 2020, highlighting “just how far carriers have to go to compensate for the industry’s structural overcapacity and reach a comfortable balance that will promote sustainable freight rate gains.”
However, the London-based consultants said carriers have proven adept at controlling capacity by canceling selected weekly sailings. Drewry’s preliminary estimate is that there were 253 of these “void sailings” in 2019, up from 145 in 2018.
Drewry noted that capacity will also be reduced this year because about 260 containerships (with aggregate capacity of nearly 2.4 million TEUs) are scheduled to be fitted with exhaust scrubbers. A ship is taken out of service during the several weeks it takes for a shipyard to install a scrubber.
In 2020, it said lines “will remain price-takers” from shippers “as the supply-demand fundamentals will work against them, although they will be able to remain profitable so long as operating costs are kept in check. It will be a tightrope act and the capacity levers of idling and void sailings will be pulled frequently.
“Looking beyond 2020, carriers’ best hope to reverse this course is to be much more ruthless on demolitions and to remain restrained when it comes to ordering new tonnage. The biggest risk to the latter is a significant government influence within some Asia-based carriers that could force politically driven rather than commercially driven investment decisions.”
Drewry believes orders for new ships will be constrained by three major factors: current structural overcapacity; new carrier strategies that require more spending on IT and logistics; and uncertainty about future environmental regulations and compliant vessel fuels as carriers try to figure out how to best reach the goal of becoming carbon neutral.
The International Maritime Organization has set the goal of reducing the shipping industry’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% compared to what they were in 2008 and at the same time pursuing efforts to phase them out entirely. | <urn:uuid:fa1b548f-ede1-48be-ad1e-e7d5bff8ae73> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://geminishippers.com/overcapacity-will-continue-to-dog-container-shipping-in-2020/ | 2024-04-24T02:08:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.962068 | 768 |
8 March 2024
Introduction Gijs de Jongh
Can we introduce you to: Gijs de Jongh
As of 4 march our new college Gijs de Jongh has started at Geobest B.V. Gijs has recently graduatied from The Hague university of applied sciences on the subject: Vibration forecast with Plaxis 2D.
The aim of this research was to investigate the possibility of creating an accurate vibration forecast for the driving-in of sheet pile walls using a computational Plaxis 2D model. In order to compare the calculated vibrations from Plaxis 2D with other models and measured vibrations, a suitable validation project was sought, and two empirical vibration forecasts (CUR166 and IFCO) were used as comparison. Through an iterative process, the Plaxis 2D model was systematically optimized. The research, conducted at IFCO Funderingsexpertise B.V., only considered structures shallow foundations and did not account for the occurrence of water surcharges.
The study revealed that the soil in the Plaxis 2D model is best modeled using the Hardening Soil – Small Strain model. The axisymmetric model is most suitable for representing geometric damping of the subsoil during the driving-in of sheet pile walls. Due to the use of the axisymmetric model, it is not possible to model the sheet pile as a plate because it becomes dimensionless in the middle of the model. Therefore, a volume element was chosen for modeling, with the diameter of the element selected so that the resistance closely matches that of a sheet pile under maximum load. Rayleigh damping is further applied to better represent material damping.
The image below depicts the final iteration of the Plaxis 2D model (green line). It can be observed that the calculated vibrations in the Plaxis model closely follow the measured vibrations in the reference project. This demonstrates the feasibility of creating a vibration forecast in Plaxis 2D for the driving-in of sheet pile walls. | <urn:uuid:7a6f528f-3cfd-4190-8999-fd10b9010421> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://geobest.nl/en/introductie-gijs-de-jongh/ | 2024-04-24T01:49:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.939691 | 415 |
§ 4.Jacobin dictatorship. Termidorianskyy mode
1. Revolt May 31 - June 2, 1793
In Paris was growing rebellion againstGironde. Its not prepared or Jacobin Club of Paris Commune, and the most radicalRepresentatives of the Jacobins and "crazy." They appealed to the Conventiondemanding arrest of all suspicious and give them to Court revolutionary tribunals, to create a revolution in every cityconse army that will exist at the expense of the rich. Suchrequirements zhahaly not only the Girondins, but many Jacobins. But whenRobespierre, whose authority was unquestioned, called Jacobins supportinsurrection, Jacobin Club, "Mountain", the Paris Commune and the majoritysections joined together against the Girondins.
May 31, in different districts of Parisbegan performances of the masses. The next day the Council of the Commune made Marat.He called not to lay down arms and seek full justice. If electedrepresentatives abuse their citizens position,not justify the confidence of the people, stressed Marat, then they shouldtake away the powers to make return to his duties astraitors must be punished.
National Guard troops Nightsurrounded the convention. On it targeted a muzzle guns, configured to eruptiondeadly fire. Girondins had to leave the convent. The government movedthe hands of the Jacobins, who set the country his unlimited power, iedictatorship.
2. Set Jacobin dictatorship
Seizing power by force, Jacobinstried to change its slogan to save the revolution. The task was notlight. The country did not stop the fight fans Girondins. In the Vendee isabate Royalist uprising. Against the Jacobins were in painsixth departments of France. Situationcomplicated by the actions of the InteriorVenta.France was surrounded by coalition troops. Summers were killed Marat.They made a French aristocrat Charlotte cord. Marat was to irreconcilable enemies of the revolution, it respectfully treatedurban lower classes of Paris, he had seven foreign languages, conducted theoretical research in medicine, often treated patients for free, effectively fought againstepidemics. Murder of Marat had a major impact on the course of political events.
In June 1793 p. Convention adopted a new constitution that proclaims the rule of the peopleguaranteed the equality of people's rights. It denounced war of aggression thatwas especially true at the time. Declarative integrity and security of the republic. The Constitution of 1793 had more democraticcharacter than the Constitution in 1791 to participate in elections could men whoage 21 years, no - which of qualification. But putting it into effectpostponed due to emergency in the country.
Jacobins did not stop atachieved. They resorted to the power of solid throughout the country. Actually,was that, warned against what Girondins.
Committee of Public Salvation, which is led by Robespierre, strengthened its influence in the field. In the departments andsend armyallow the creation of extraordinary Commissioners - Commissioner of the Convention. ItJacobins were most determined that did not stop to mass terror. PillarCommittee were local Jacobin clubs and revolutionary committees. They involvedto deal with opponents dictatorship and fororganization repel invaders. Special role in massacre ofrebels played by the Committee of General Security. Broad powers pulled Revolutionarytribunal. With speculation was introduced the death penalty.
3. Highlights Events Jacobins
In July 1793 convention adoptedDecree on the full and gratuitous destructionfeudal rights. All who possessed documentsnents of recovery from farmersany taxes or handling had to destroy these documents within three months.Concealment such documents or theircopies punished by five years' hard labor. The peasants became land owners. Butcastles, parks and forests remained in the possession of landlords. Egalitarian divisionland authorities strongly denied. Land ownership immigrants subjectsale.
Spring with a bang eruptedstruggle against the Merchants. Instead of coercive economic introducedretrieval of bread and grains, vvodylosya forcible restriction of prices for goodsnecessities. Poor Paris welcomed these measures, but it is not solved problems, and buried it deep down. Immediately after adsolid price shops spustily counters.
September 17 convention passed a law onsuspicious, so allowed those considered suspicious and arrestkeep in prison. These announced those who showed himself "a fantyranny. "As a result, hundreds of people find themselves in prisons. Rozpochalisyamass executions. The first died of managersnicksrevolt in Lyon and Vendee. Queen Mary was executed - Antoinette.Her minor son Louis (he was called Louis XVII) died from brutal "reeducation." Masscleansing began in the army. In the revolution of the country aroused the crowd demandedimmediate punishment of offenders. Girondins were against terror, because activityPublic Salvation Committee and the Revolutionary Tribunal and directedagainst them. Girondins expelled from the Convention, they were forced to flee,some of them killed.
InRevolutionary tribunal court was short-lived and were treated without compliance. All the accused awaited the guillotine. It was invented in 1789J. Hilyoten physician, and improved ... "King-smith" Louis XVI, Proposing to replace direct than inventoroblique, because the latter is better separated the head from the torso. That's a surprisevalue entered expression on his head! Severe sentences were executedimmediately.
Ideologist and organizer of the revolutionary dictatorship performedRobespierre. Of his committee condemned the public rescue of all thoseRobespierre whom he considered enemies. In the last leader of the Jacobins attributed all thatnot supported the revolution. Terror and persecution in the country became extreme. To courtcould be attracted even members of the Convention. So revolutionary dictatorship lostany limits, and its mastermind caught in their own endeavors and decreessought an exclusive brutal power, the main feature of which was the right to punish andpardon. Massacres of the Jacobins pushed most of the population.Everyone was afraid that his execution on some charges.
Robespierre, seeing that his actionscausing resentment and fear, triedrally republic, adopting a new religionder - "cultIntelligence. Skasovuvalasya Catholic religion, worship at the oldCatholic rites was forbidden. Place of Christian holidays replacedrevolutionary. Calendar Frenchdo not belong on Christmas, but from the appshas declared republic.The first year began in 1792 with the old calendar. Number of Monthsremain preliminary, but their names have now been linked with others andchanges in the nature: vandem'yer - that September-October, time for grapes BruMayor - October-November, the month of fogs; frymer -November - December, Haze. July-AugustThermidor was called (specialka). However, the new cult of the great popularitynot acquired, resulting in some time convention approved the principle of freedomcults. However dechristianization while not running.
4. The fall of the Jacobin dictatorship
Controversial measures Jacobinsinevitably led to their defeat. Strengthening the Jacobin dictatorship and prohibitionChristianity zhahaly as landowners and the bourgeoisie and the poor.The largest scale terror reached after Robespierre was the soleHead of the Convention. Were arrested and executed in March 1794 Shomett,Eber and other extreme Jacobins, who continued the line of "crazy"required to arrangepour all propertycounterrevolutionaries between poor, requisition bread in the village and the richsend it to the city, increase terror. Soon the terror was directed againstmoderate Jacobins, led by Danton, who sought to weakenrevolutionary dictatorship, a return to constitutional order, non-political terror, the maximum price of freedom of speech and so on. At the insistenceRobespierre tribunal in April 1794 sentenced to death and his Dantonsupporters.
The collapse of the Jacobins became apparent aftereliminate foreign threat of revolution.Jacobins managed to organize a strong and combat-ready army ofOver 600 thousand soldiers. In June 1794-first antyfrantsuzka coalition sufferedLast defeat. But in a dictatorshipFrantsiyi reached the edge of the itscruelty, and so onvalennya itsbecome inevitable.
Conspiracy against Robespierre emerged inConvent. 9 Thermidor II Year of the Republic, ie July 27, 1794 p., occurred coup. Robespierre andhis supporters were accused of trying to establish tyranny and declared outsidelaw, which meant the death penalty without trial. Alreadynext day 22 Jacobins, among them - and Robespierre "maddog "Saint-Just went to the guillotine. The same fate awaited many membersCommune of Paris.
The fall of the Jacobin dictatorship did not mean complete revolution. The country hasdid not happen last redistribution of property and establishment of new powerelite.
9 Thermidor II Year of the Republic
5. Termidoriantsi power
After the coup to power termidorianskoho dostupylasya new bourgeoisie, which was enriched during the revolutionand was interestedstalled in preserving the results of only those who wereprofitable wealthy owners. They supported a republic, played byremoval of any restrictions of free enterprise. It abolished the law ofsuspicious. Convention to return those Girondins, who escaped duringJacobin terror. Obtainedhad amnestyvandeyski insurgents. At the same time were executed hundred Jacobins closedJacobin club and national association and Commune of Paris and the revolutionary committeesdissolved in other cities. It was lifted up prices, which caused unprecedentedexpensive. In the village renewed sale of large plots for the high price.Convention decided to abolish the Constitution in 1793 anddeprive the poor of voting rights. People feel deceived. Againsttermidoriantsiv rose a wave of popular protest as Paris itself, and in the provinces. Especially significantSpeeches Workers were in April andMay, they were suppressed would help withAssisted by troops. Some members of the Convention charged with preparing theseuprisings and later six of them killed.
But no coup termidorianskyywas restoring the old order. Only symbolized the rejection of most radical restructuring of society and the optiontransfer of power to moderate politicians sought protectioninterests of the new elite that has developed over the years of revolution.
In 1795 it wasadopted a new constitution that reinforcing the French republican system, but revoked the generalelection right to restore the property qualification. Bicamerallegislative body - the Council and the Council of five hundredElders - consisted of persons who already turned 40. Memberselected two-step elections, andvoters could only be the owners of property equivalent value of at least 200 work days for all such France was 30 thousand people. Executivegiven five memberslegislative body - the Directorate. Policy Directorate in the interests ofthe wealthiest groups. The rulecreation of the Directory "was Mr. Barras. He remained its permanentMember while the rest zaminyuvalasyaone year through the draw.
6. Conspiracy Babefa
Policy Directorate ignored the interests ofSocial NIH, contributingdevelopment of the movement for a revolution in the name of equality. "
The founder of the movement and its ideologicalnative became the leader of a poor provincial family Francois Babef (1760-1797), who removed the name of the Roman tribune brothersHrakhiv. He was a supporter of the Jacobins in his magazine "Tribunapeople, "praising the memory of Marat, Robespierre and the" day of freedom. "Babef founded the Association anTEDequal "and declared it the idea that" the earth does not belong anyoneand its fruits belong to all, required elimination of all existing property and toWhile rights, opposed the "five prychepurenyh mules in LuxembourgHouse "(another convention attributed to dictators ceremonial dress) method.Society members have chosen the fight armed revolt. But in May 1796Society was exposed, leaders arrested. Later Babefa, darts and theirclosest associates were executed.
7. The Warsecond anti-French coalition. Italian and Egypt toursBonaparte
Foreign Policy Directoratecharacterized by constantlywe have wars. In 1795, France signed a peace treaty with Prussia, where she went toland left bank of the Rhine. Spain also adheredfor peace, and the first anti-French coalition broke up. But Austria has decided tocontinue to wage war, and England helped her money. In the war against these countriesmost distinguished young general Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821).
Napoleon Bonaparte was born on the island.Corsica, which just three months before the birth of Napoleon was French.Napoleon's father, a lawyer impoverished nobleman, the son decided to give education inFrance. Dull, clumsy, with bad French pronunciation, a smallNapoleon constantly ridiculing exposed but persistently studied and 1785brilliantly graduated from military school of Paris. In 16 years of age he began militarypidporuchyka service with the rank (lieutenant) ArtiLarry took over and retaining the family (father died at that time). Manwithout ties to the court, and no hope of career, Napoleon all the free services you render self-educationand became one of the most educated peopletheir time not only in military, but inother areas. During the Revolution, which Napoleon treated approvingly, he fought in the ranks of the revolutionary army,went from whichbintsyamy. In 1793 the plan was a chestnut Bonapartereflected in the rebels and the English port of Toulon-fortress. Napoleon received rank of brigadier general. After termidorianskohooverthrow it for a time fell into disfavour, was even arrested,but then managed to earn the trust of the Directory.
In 1795 heinstructed to suppress mutiny Royalist. BonaPartner defeated the rebels, which strengthened its credibility ruling circles.After this 27-year old general was appointed commander in northern ItalyArmy, which had come to hike the Austrians.
The army consisted of little more than thirtyrozzutyh thousand soldiers and badly dressed. They confronted the 80000th wellarmed Austrian army. Nevertheless,Bonaparte invaded the territory of Italy. Combining the speed of advance of Precipitationstrikes, Bonaparte defeated Austria's best generals. Speak About itlathroughout Europe.
Going to Italy, Bonaparte declared thatto hike is vyzvotion of its populationAustrians and the oppression of feudal governments. But promises were false. The domination of Austria was replacedbutdomination of France. Italians Napoleon robbed, brutally suppressedpopular movement in Italy.
The war was ended in peace October 171797 France Belgium won, Lombardywith neighboring countries and left bank Rhine.Italy was transformed into several "daughter", and actually - dependentof the French republics. Switzerland and the Netherlands also become dependent onof the French Republic. However, the main enemy - England remained immune.
У 1798-1799 pp. Bonaparte made a trip to Egypt and Syria (30-thousand army with artillery for 350 vehicles)hoping to eventually to separateEngland its most valuable colony - India. Initial successtion phase of the expedition soon changed for the failure.Completing a Hikehas ended complete failure. Populationdesperate resistance to the invaders did. The army declined from continuous battlesheat and plague. Links with Franceinterrupted. English Admiral NelFrench dream destroyedfleet in the night battle near the Cape Abukir.
Napoleon at the Pyramids
During the campaign of Egyptformed a second anti-French coalition (England, Austria, Russia, Turkey,Neapolitan kingdom). Upon learning of the victory of the Russian general AASuvorov in Italy and Switzerland, and that the shaky state of the Directory,Napoleon left the army in Egypt and with great difficulty, through proskochyvshyentanglement English ships that lay in wait for him in October 1799appeared in Paris. The remains of the French army in Egypt later surrendered to the British.
8. The coup in 1918 and establishing consulates bryumera
In 1799 the internal situation in France deteriorated due to:
• growing popular discontent policytermidoriantsiv;
• Royalist revolt (they once again raged in the Vendee);
• drop directory authority;
• deterioration of the situation at the front;
• France's defeat in the war against the second anti-French coalition.
Conspired with his brother, LucienBonaparte, head of five hundred, and some members of the Directory, NapoleonBonaparte November 9, 1799 (18 bryumera VIII Year of the Republic), together with his son in law drove MyuratomDirectory. In the evening, wishing to maintain formal legitimacy wasissued a decree on the transfer of power to the three Consul: Siyeysu, Roger-Ducomet, Bonaparte.
The coup in 1918 bryumera VIII Year of the Republic
To strengthen the new government December 241799, the new (fourth) constitution. France remainedrepublic, the legislature passed the State Council, Trybunatovi,Legislative corps, the executive was run by three consuls, butactually - in the hands of the First Consul of the enormous powers. Him;Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1802 he became consul for life. The coup in 1918 bryumera1799 was the completion of the French Revolution.
9. Value Revolution
French Revolution hadhuge impact on developingTalk Frenchsociety and world history. "She shook Europe and launchedprofound social upheavals. Monarchist rulers did not perceive the revolutionaryevents and saw in them a threat to their own security. Military invasion in Franceother states had no success.
The revolution destroyed the feudal-absolutistorder and opened the space for the development of capitalism. She helped expandcivil rights and freedoms in other countries, the introduction of constitutional formsrule.
The most important outcome of the revolutioninclude: the abolition of the privileges of nobles and clergy, the introduction of the principle of equal opportunities for all citizens. Sproschuvalysya formProperty farmers received for payment of land for ten yearsland. Minyalasya tax system. Bower nature of taxes were abolished,their volume is now dependent on income or property. Public spending longersecret.
The revolution put an end to royal authority in France and established a republic. Despite the bloody terror andcontinuing with the postwas for power, she relied on the rulerepresentative elected bodies. First, itwere the Constituent Assembly, later - Legislative Assembly and NationalConvent. Parliamentary democracy has won in France, and the state over timebecame the guarantor of the irreversibility of the socio-political and socio-economictransformations.
Documents. Facts. Comments
With the decree of the Convention of 17 September suspect1793
2.Declared suspects: 1) those who by their conduct or bonds, speeches or writings found ourselves as supporters of tyranny,feudalism and the enemies of freedom ... 4) public servantsservants, removed or displaced from their posts in the National convention orCommissioners and it is not restored to them, even those who were or shouldbe offset by law of 12 August; 5) those former nobles who are husbands, wives, parents,mothers, sons or daughters, brothers, sisters or formerantsimmigrant employees, unless they constantly showed their commitment toRepublic ... "
1. What wasdue to the adoption of the decree?
2. How to evaluatedecree under the legal point of view?
Questions and Tasks
1. As a result of the eventsestablished Jacobin dictatorship?
2. As the power of organized Jacobins?
3. Discover the basic policies Jacobins.
4. What caused the fall of the Jacobin dictatorship?
5. What changes have occurred in the country due to power termidoriantsiv?
6. Describe the foreign policy of the Directory.
7. Compare the contents of the four constitutions adopted during the Revolution. Whatwere their features?
8. What events have become history under the name"Revolution in 1918 bryumeDoctor?
9. What is the historical significance of the French Revolution? 10. Completedrafting table "during the French Revolution.
Note the date!
1789-1799 pp. - French Revolution.
July 14, 1789 - Bastille. Start the Revolution in France.
August 26, 1789 - Declaration of Human Rights and Civil Liberties.
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Importance of Sales Rep Management
Optimising Sales Performance – Managing sales reps can assist in setting clear sales goals that align with the company’s mission, and makes sure that everyone is on the same page, working towards the same goal. By monitoring and analysing sales data a sales rep manager can easily identify trends, customer preferences and areas for improvement. This information can guide strategic decisions and help the company to adapt to changing market conditions. Effective sales rep management involves providing training and development opportunities for sales reps. This ensures that they have the necessary skills and product knowledge to excel in their roles.
A good manager will also motivate and boost morale, which can lead to better job satisfaction and ultimately, better sales performance. Sales reps often work in a high-pressure environment and can often face rejection from customers, so having a manager that cares and motivates makes a big difference.
Consistency and Customer Focus – Management can help standardise sales processes, ensuring that every sales rep follows a set of best practices. This consistency can lead to predictable sales results. Customer relationship management is also important as sales reps interact with customers directly. Proper management ensures that these interactions are professional and build positive, long-lasting relationships with clients, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
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Resource Optimisation – Managers can allocate resources effectively, whether it’s leads, marketing materials, resources like time, or other support, to ensure that sales reps have what they need to succeed.
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Tigon! An enigma of the hip hop world who nobody really knows whether he ever existed. According to legend, he is the inventor of German hip hop who created milestones in the history of hip hop and tragically died shortly after his first and only performance ever. For a while, his existence was shrouded by rumors and stories, until little by little he was completely forgotten. Until now …Marcus Staiger (founder of German 'ghetto rap', journalist, music label founder and producer), Falk Schacht (journalist and hip hop connoisseur), and Sékou Neblett (former member of the legendary group 'Freundeskreis' and now a director) take off on a journey in search of Tigon. The possibility of proving his existence and, as a result, re-writing the history of hip hop, seems too important and too appealing to not at least try. But the deeper our protagonists become involved in questions of the past, the more their hunt becomes a search for their own identity and turns into a wild goose chase in which it is no longer clear who is the hunter and who is the hunted … ( Hof IFF)
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When Beetle production started getting into full swing in the 1950s, Volkswagen sought a sportier product to expand their market reach. Commissioning Karroserie Karmann and the Italian styling house Ghia, the end result was the Karmann Ghia, a car with swoopy curves but simple Beetle mechanicals at its backside. The Karmann Ghia convertible debuted two years after its hardtop counterpart and was manufactured all the way up until 1974, when the Scirocco took its place. Development money well spent, then. This Karmann Ghia for sale in Georgia had one owner for 20 years and a repaint in its original color along with an engine rebuild.
Model: Karmann Ghia convertible
Engine: 1.5 liter flat four
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Mileage: 90,798 mi
Price: $19,995 Buy It Now
With the automotive industry in high gear in the 1950s, VW needed something more than a Beetle to bring upscale customers into their showrooms. The answer was the Karmann-Ghia, an international hybrid that combined VW engineering with Italian design, and it was a slam-dunk in terms of sales. This 1968 Karmann-Ghia convertible is a three-owner car hailing from California, and is one of the nicer examples we’ve seen.
The list of new equipment on this Karmann-Ghia is extensive, starting with a repaint in the original Lotus White. Despite their somewhat custom, hand-built nature, the Karmann-Ghias were as well-built as any VW of the period, with tightly fitted doors, surprisingly neat gaps, and excellent alignment throughout, all of which was preserved during the respray. There’s just enough chrome to remind you that this is a product of the 1950s, but also a European product, so it’s restrained, and more than $1600 was invested in refinishing the bumpers and exterior trim. The delicate chrome grilles up front add interest to the pointed nose, and slender bumpers wrap around the curvaceous fenders to offer better protection for the precious sheetmetal. Pencil-thin trim on the front fenders and along the rockers visually lengthens the car, and it’s quite easy to forget there’s a Beetle hiding underneath. This one also offers fresh lenses and gaskets, so even the details are crisp.
The interior will give you a better idea of this car’s upscale mission, and the entirely new upholstery makes it look like a far more expensive car. The door panels were replaced when the car was painted, and there’s a new black vinyl top (including header bows) overhead, and it’s all in fantastic condition. The Karmann-Ghia was wider than the Beetle, so it feels spacious inside despite the close-coupled body, and there’s no doubt that it has a very international feeling with the wooden dashboard and elegant VDO gauges. The 4-speed manual is a great travelling companion, endowing the car with agile performance that fits its looks, and even the back seat is acceptable for short trips with friends. An original Becker AM/FM stereo system fills the car with vintage sound when you’re out cruising, a perfect accompaniment to the flat-four’s staccato chirp.
That 1500cc air-cooled flat-four was fully rebuilt to stock specifications and assembled using factory parts, so it looks highly authentic and runs beautifully. The Karmann-Ghia’s wider body and flat deck allows unprecedented access to the engine bay, which is tidy and well-maintained throughout. New carburetors are fed by a fresh gas tank up front, the ignition system shows new parts, and the exhaust system was replaced during the refurbishment and wears polished tips. A clean chassis is the perfect platform for the convertible, and with new floor pans and upgraded suspension components, this one is ready to drive. New chrome wheels give it the perfect vintage touch (and wear modern 165R15 radials that definitely improve ride and handling.
In the same owner’s hands for more than 20 years, this car also includes receipts for much of the recent work, adding up to more than $12,000. This is a Ghia that’s ready to drive and enjoy. Call today!
Karmann Ghias are a bit of an obscure classic but have a strong following amongst the Volkswagen community. Almost $20,000 is strong money for one, as the best examples may reach into low to mid $20,000 territory. This one certainly looks like a minter and it might just bring the asking price to the right person, if, in fact, the pictures do it justice. | <urn:uuid:6bab8b68-1acd-4689-ae64-f5b4469e6b32> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://germancarsforsaleblog.com/convertible-week-1968-volkswagen-karmann-ghia/ | 2024-04-24T03:23:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.958127 | 991 |
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Dr. Berhe G. Tekola, a national of Ethiopia, holds a Doctor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Camaguey, Cuba; a Master’s degree in Veterinary Science from l’École nationale vétérinaire de Toulouse, France and a PhD from l’Institut national polytechnique de Toulouse, France on recombinant vaccine development.
In 1986, Dr. Tekola started his professional career as Field Veterinarian, then in 1992, he joined the National Veterinary Institute (NVI) of Ethiopia where he worked and led the Institute (Vaccine Production Enterprise) until 2007.
In 2007, Dr. Tekola was appointed to the position of Director, Animal and Plant Health Regulatory Directorate within the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Ethiopia, until 2011 where he worked on many projects with USAID, EU and different intergovernmental and NGOs; collaborated with the private sector, civil societies; research institutions and academia under the principles of Public Private Partnership.
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Florida insurance policyholders hit with 1% emergency ‘assessment’ fee
1% emergency ‘assessment’ to be collected to cover costs of claims
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – State insurance regulators last week signed off on a plan that will lead to policyholders throughout Florida paying extra on their bills because of property-insurer insolvencies.
Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky issued an order that approved a request by the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association to collect a 1 percent emergency “assessment” to cover costs of claims.
Insurers will collect the assessments from policyholders starting in October and send the money to the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association, according to the order.
The Florida Insurance Guaranty Association, or FIGA, is a non-profit agency created by the state to handle claims when insurers become insolvent. It has issued a series of assessments in recent years amid financial problems in the property-insurance industry. Seven property insurers have been deemed insolvent since early 2022.
FIGA’s board on March 31 approved seeking the emergency assessment after the insolvency of United Property & Casualty Insurance Co. That insolvency, which led to the appointment of a receiver for the company in February, is expected to lead to FIGA handling hundreds of millions of dollars in claims.
Under the plan approved last week by regulators, FIGA is borrowing $150 million in short-term financing to help pay claims. It then will issue up to $750 million in revenue bonds to pay off the short-term financing and to pay remaining claims. Money from the assessments will be used to pay off the bonds.
The FIGA website said the 1 percent assessment will continue until the “bonds have been paid in full.”
“The emergency assessment is necessary to secure funds for the payment of covered claims, to pay the reasonable costs to administer such claims, including claims resulting from insurance companies that have become insolvent or may become insolvent as a result of losses incurred due to hurricanes including but not limited to Hurricanes Irma, Michael and Ian, and to secure bonds issued to generate revenues to pay claims,” FIGA Executive Director Corey Neal wrote in an April 4 letter to Yaworsky.
Lisa Miller is the former Florida Deputy Insurance Commissioner and current CEO of Miller and Associates. She told News 6 that the funds generated from the fee are needed to pay claims for homeowners whose insurance companies have gone bankrupt. Miller added that the goal is to prevent any additional companies from shutting down.
“It signals that there are some large expenses coming up with large amounts of people that need their claims paid,” Miller said. “We can’t do anything about the weather. It’s sever storms, afternoon thunderstorms. The weather has really changed. We can’t change that.”
Miller said the Florida Insurance Guarantee Association will oversee the funds and assure that the money generated from the fees goes directly to pay for claims.
“Take a hard look at your insurance policy line-by-line and see if there is a way to adjust those costs,” Miller said. We as Floridians are going to be in this, probably going to get worse before it gets better. You’ve heard the governor say that, but their hope is over the next 18-20 months, we can bring these rates down.”
The assessment will come as property-insurance policyholders throughout the state face soaring premiums. Assessments will also be collected on a variety of types of other insurance policies, though they will not apply to auto insurance.
FIGA also collected a 0.7 percent assessment in 2022. It began collecting an additional 1.3 percent assessment on July 1, 2022, that is scheduled to end June 30, according to information on the agency’s website. In addition, policyholders are being hit this year with another 0.7 percent assessment that will end Dec. 31.
Private property insurers have dropped hundreds of thousands of policies and sought large increases during the past two years because of financial problems. Along with resulting in FIGA assessments, the problems in the industry have led to explosive growth at the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp.
Many state leaders have long warned that If Citizens does not have enough money to pay claims, it could have to collect assessments on policyholders throughout the state. Citizens, which had 1.248 million policies as of April 7, did not need to turn to assessments after last year’s Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. | <urn:uuid:0b0544b7-35e1-43ee-9a48-a37f2a6599cc> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://ginalarouche.com/2023/05/16/florida-insurance-policyholders-hit-with-1-emergency-assessment-fee-april-2023 | 2024-04-24T03:05:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.966124 | 943 |
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As the Google Pixel Watch 2 graces the wrists of tech enthusiasts, an undercurrent of charging issues has been noted, painting a grim picture of the much-anticipated smartwatch’s performance in this area. Multiple users have reported facing problems while attempting to charge their devices, and although whispers of Google’s awareness of the matter circulate, an official response is yet to be seen.
The charging problem of Google Pixel Watch 2 seems to run deep as users take to online platforms to vent their frustrations. The issue manifests either as intermittent charging or a complete failure to charge, creating a hurdle right from the initial setup for some users. Reddit, among other forums, has become a hotbed for such complaints, elucidating the widespread nature of this issue.
The rumbles of discontent have reportedly reached Google’s corridors, but the tech giant’s silence looms large. The absence of an official statement leaves users in a lurch, questioning the next course of action. The anticipation for a fix or at least an acknowledgment from Google continues to grow as the discourse around the charging issue intensifies.
The Pixel community is evidently irked by this flaw, which is seen as a significant oversight for a brand that prides itself on delivering seamless user experiences. The lack of communication from Google further fuels the discontent, casting a shadow over the otherwise impressive features of the Pixel Watch 2.
Awaiting Google’s Word on Pixel Watch 2
The ball now lies in Google’s court to either address or fix the charging issues that have marred the Pixel Watch 2’s initial impression. As users await a response, the narrative around the product could take a hit, making it imperative for Google to act promptly.
The root cause of the smartwatch charging problem remains ambiguous—whether the glitch resides in the charger provided with the Pixel Watch 2 or in some faulty units of the smartwatch itself. On its support page, Google advises users to initially confirm the correct alignment of their charger with the Pixel Watch 2.
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In a new video, Empress Njamah’s ex-fiancé expresses how much he misses her, glamsquad reports.
George “Baby Brother” Wade started a WhatsApp group and began posting naked videos he took of Empress in her home, including innocent videos of her taking a bath.
He then addressed Empress in another video of him driving in a foreign country.
He told Empress that she should stop telling people that he is unable to leave Nigeria because that is a lie and he has already left.
He went on to say how much he misses her.
He stated: “I swear to God, I’m missing you. I genuinely miss you. To be honest, I miss you terribly. I’m not kidding when I say I miss you. But please don’t tell people I can’t travel.”
Remember how George “Baby Brother” Wade threatened Empress after she canceled their engagement and went into hiding?
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The Nigerian entertainment industry and lovers of highlife music have been thrown into mourning following the demise of Obi Okwudili Casimir, better known as Voombastic Uncle P, a popular Igbo highlife musician.
Music executive Soso Soberekon confirmed Voombastic’s death on his verified Instagram account.
In a post shared on Tuesday night, Soberekon posted the late singer’s picture with the caption “Rest in peace Voombastic Uncle P..What a day”.
As of the time of filing this report, there is no information on the cause of Voombastic’s death.
Uncle P was a former factional Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) National President.
The performer became popular for his indigenous hit songs such as ‘Voom Kamma’, ‘Kpokom’, ’Ngozika’, ‘Figure 8 bu Akwa Nwa’ and ‘Kid Emperor’. | <urn:uuid:77a8905e-931d-4692-a653-c51db7969e0a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://glamsquadmagazine.com/nigerian-highlife-singer-voombastic-uncle-p-is-dead/ | 2024-04-24T03:10:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.949615 | 213 |
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A blossom for Blossom
Wow! Did this passage from Blossom (A) solve an age-old question for me and (B) get me out of a dilemma.
Then the preparation, whilst outside the door, is simply coming to a place within yourself of KNOWING MORE OF THAT KNOWING.
That knowing is a FEELING, right?
AS EACH ONE OF YOU KNOWS YOURSELF TO BE LOVE … UNDERSTANDS YOURSELF TO BE LOVE … THE MORE OF THIS YOU KNOW … THE MORE OF YOURSELVES YOU GET TO KNOW.
AND IN ONE GIVEN MOMENT OF GLORY … YOU WILL KNOW THAT YOU KNOW ENOUGH OF WHO YOU ARE … AND THE DOOR WILL OPEN UNTO YOU.
ONCE YOU HAVE STEPPED IN … THE GAME CHANGES. (1)
The game changes in that we advance a level, becoming more masterful, certain, confident.
What they just said is what’s been missing for me. Not in my writing, which goes on in uninterrupted silence but in my dealings with people.
I’ve been unwilling to stand there – with people – in my knowing. We all know lots of things, but under certain conditions, we deny our knowing, we hedge it, we abandon it completely.
And of course we’re talking about an operation that goes on so subtly within our energy field that having the slightest awareness of it in the first place is probably anything but common.
Even my having difficulty speaking to you about it reveals the limits of communicating these experiences.
The FoL is wanting to communicate something to us about knowing. And you see them struggle with words!!!! This is the dilemma of communicating our way.
Telepathically he would flash me the experience of knowing and I would recognize it right away and away the conversation would go from there.
But not in a word-bound setting.
I’ve known. And, much less seldom, I’ve known I’ve known (i.e., conscious awareness). But because of the shattering of the self at age seven, I still could not say that I have the confidence to know, know I know, and come from that out into the world.
Just not there yet.
But thank you to the FoL because they answered all questions I’d need answered before jumping from this high board into that small pool.
It’s about an hour after I finished writing this article. In the midst of pondering a problem I was having, at 10:00 am in the morning, I experienced a sudden deepening – totally plain and clear. I knew I had received a download.
My voice deepened – although that temporary deepness has lifted. I sounded like a Hollywood movie star.
I knew that I had just been given the experience of knowing what knowing is. It would have been as if the FoL had said, “This is knowing” and had telepathically delivered the experience. Oh that!
Now I’m certain what knowing is, having had it confirmed and being given an experience of it. I feel even better equipped for the work that lies ahead.
A month ago it was a download which I could not describe at the time, though I knew it had happened. I felt immediately uplifted after it. This month it’s knowing what knowing is.
(1) “The Federation of Light through Blossom Goodchild, Feb. 25, 2024,” at https://goldenageofgaia.com/2024/02/25/the-federation-of-light-through-blossom-goodchild-feb-25-2024/ | <urn:uuid:1b1db620-9b2a-4e54-89f2-da7be818842f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://goldenageofgaia.com/2024/02/26/knowing-what-knowing-is/ | 2024-04-24T02:40:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.964917 | 773 |
Gaillardia Sunset Cutie (Blanketflower)
Gaillardia Sunset Cutie is a charming and compact variety of the Gaillardia family, also known as Blanket Flower. It offers a delightful burst of color in a smaller package, making it perfect for containers, borders, or even rock gardens. With its vibrant and warm tones of red, orange, and yellow, Sunset Cutie adds a cheerful touch to any landscape. The flowers are characterised by their intricate patterns and fringed petals, creating a captivating display. | <urn:uuid:e376ed43-7425-49e2-8154-32a3b0818a7d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://goldenvalleyplants.co.uk/product/plants/perennials/gaillardia/gaillardia-sunset-cutie/ | 2024-04-24T02:41:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.902793 | 110 |
We are living in an extraordinary time.
I’ve been spending more time than usual alone during our shelter-in-place quarantine. And, I’m sure I’m not alone in wondering about how this extraordinary historical event is going to affect us long term. I also have to admit I’m getting a little squirrely. At first, it seemed fine, staying home, making sure my team stayed at home. Having virtual meetings and all was kind of fun. But now, a full month into it, I admit, I’m feeling ready to get back to “normal.”
Resistance Is Futile
I realize, however, that “normal” may be something very different and we don’t know when that new normal will go into effect. I had to check my attitude as I realized I was beginning to experience resistance to the situation. I finally remembered the line from one of the Star Trek movies where the Borg said, “Resistance is futile.” It’s so true that refusing to accept what is happening is pointless. But that doesn’t mean you give up.
Resilience Is Required
I started fishing around for a word that would help me adjust my attitude and I’m sharing that word with you. It’s resilience. I like it because it is so close in sound to resistance, yet the meaning is so different.
Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. It’s also the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.
While toughness is part of the definition, there is also a softness implied or rather a non-resistance. The whole world is in a position where refusing to accept what is happening is pointless. We all have to cooperate no matter how confined we feel. It truly is a matter of life and death.
And, because the COVID-19 virus is invisible (I read that it’s smaller than one one-hundreth the size of the width of a hair!), there’s really nothing to “resist”. There is only a way to cooperate and sanitize. Even if you have it you won’t know for up to two full weeks. So, resilience in compliance is necessary and required.
As I go about my day, I think about how I can apply resilience to helping my clients. I wonder how I will be able to apply the idea of bounce-back-ability when we are all back up and running our businesses again. I wonder if all of my clients will still be in business. I wonder if any of us will be able to resume our business in the same ways we did prior to COVID-19.
It’s funny how something so microscopic can even the playing field of life. No one is immune to this virus. No one can see it. No one can feel it until they are showing symptoms. With this kind of an enemy, we are all on common ground and may notice for the first time ever our similarities rather than our differences.
Que Sera Sera
Perhaps you are coming face-to-face with your own vulnerability or the vulnerability of your loved ones. Whatever you are experiencing during this “recess” I hope you are not attempting to resist. I hope you will learn resilience and cooperation even when you want to run screaming from the building you’ve been confined to for the past month.
Please stay safe. Please know that “this too shall pass.” Please know that “what will be will be” and that “resistance is futile.” Stay well. And let’s imagine how resilient we can be and how we will be able to help each other get back on our collective feet sooner rather than later by staying home now. | <urn:uuid:78d84576-8066-48c5-af02-8f50498f5f1c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://gossettmktg.com/resilience/ | 2024-04-24T03:39:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.965905 | 806 |
Alderminster Village Hall
New Road, Alderminster, Warwickshire, CV37 8PE
Everyone may join astronomers from Stratford upon Avon Astronomical Society for this one of their regular “first Tuesday of the month” club nights. These meetings are perfect for anyone interested in astronomy, no matter their experience level. Enjoy an informal chat about astronomical things and find out what is visible in the night skies.
If the weather permits, you’ll be able to observe the moon, planets and fascinating deep-sky objects through telescopes all with expert and friendly guidance. There is no need to book on, and attending is free.
Please note that this has already taken place on 01/01/2022
Stratford upon Avon Astronomical Society organises these events
Please contact Stratford upon Avon Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding their events.
Local light pollution
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The Montana Legislature is the legislative body within the state government of Montana. The Montana Legislature, which is also known as the Montana State Legislature, is a bicameral legislature, much like the legislatures of the vast majority of states and of the United States itself.
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Members of the Montana Legislature have a term limit of 8 years, though this may vary in exact number of terms between the upper and lower houses. This is a consecutive term limit, however, which means that members of the Montana Legislature may attempt to rejoin the Montana Legislature after they have left and remained outside of office for a certain number of years, even if they have already served a full 8 years in the Montana Legislature.
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Soviet Information Bureau (Советское информационное бюро, commonly known as Sovinformburo [Совинформбюро]) was a leading Soviet news agency, operating under that name from 1941 to 1961 when its name changed to RIA Novosti.OperationThe Axis invasion of the Soviet Union started on 22 June 1941, opening the Eastern Front of World War II. On 24 June 1941 a directive of Sovnarkom and the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union established the Sovinformburo "to bring into the limelight international events, military developments, and day-to-day life through printed and broadcast media".During World War II the Sovinformburo directed the activity of the All-Slavonic Committee, the Anti-Fascist Committee of Soviet Women, the Anti-Fascist Committee of the Soviet Youth, the Anti-Fascist Committee of Soviet Scientists and the Jewish Anti-Fascist Committee (JAC). In 1944 a special bureau on propaganda for foreign countries was set up as part of Sovinformburo
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Felonies Ho! Pipeline Pirates of ARGHkansas have Come for Ye Rights.
HB 1321 could mean six years in prison and $10,000 fines, just for stepping onto fossil fuel property.
UPDATE, APRIL 16, 2021: HB 1321 became law on April 14, Act 712.
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UPDATE, FEB 20, 2021: HuffPost details several similar bills currently active in Minnesota, Montana, Kansas, and Arkansas, citing the post below. More info on all of these bills is available on Greenpeace USA’s PolluterWatch website, which (full disclosure) I recently was contracted part-time to update.
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Last week, a new front opened up in the oil industry’s retaliation against opponents of fossil fuel infrastructure projects.
With HB 1321, Arkansas state Representative Jimmy Gazaway is attempting to rewrite state law to criminalize *nonviolent* trespass near fossil fuel pipelines, power plants, mines, and other industrial infrastructure deemed “critical.”
Among other strange considerations that could impact treasure hunters…I’ll get to that later, after we discuss the worst of the legislation.
The Purpose of HB 1321 is to Criminalize Nonviolent Trespass.
As with every state in the nation, trespassing is already illegal in Arkansas.
More serious crimes involving violence or destruction are also illegal. Everywhere.
Oil lobbyists really like to scapegoat climate advocates for such acts. This narrative has cultivated a political will to punish those who take a peaceful stand against fossil fuel development in the era of the global climate crisis.
Here’s what the introduced version of HB 1321 says about trespassing on pipeline construction sites, mines, power plants, or other industrial properties:
Class D felony convictions can result in a maximum prison sentence of six years, and maximum fines of $10,000.
Other Class D felony offenses in Arkansas include:
Sexual indecency with a child
Arson (resulting in $500 - $2,500 in damages)
Stealing things worth $1,000 - $5,000
Stealing guns worth less than $2,500
If HB 1321 becomes law, stepping onto certain industrial properties without permission joins the company of the offenses listed above.
This bill then proposes upping the stakes for a variety of situations, including truly negligible damage of property.
When I saw negligible, I mean anything above zero cents.
This section about “criminal mischief” says that any amount of property damage could trigger Class B felonies, if it happens on “critical infrastructure” property:
In Arkansas, Class B felonies are typically reserved for really serious crimes that kill, injure or traumatize people:
Second degree sexual assault
Permitting sexual abuse of a child (see Justicia)
Kidnapping, then voluntarily releasing the captive
One might hope that any reasonable prosecutor, judge, or jury would only use such a charge to go after people who compromise public safety in a very serious way.
But do you want to be the one to test that theory?
The companies peddling these anti-protest laws don’t care if the charges stick. They don’t really care if the laws are challenged and overturned. They just want people to fear the consequences of standing up to fossil fuel companies.
And that is why oil lobbyists are enlisting Class D politicians to impose Class D felonies on anyone who dares obstruct fossil fuel development.
There is no information available about which companies in Arkansas support this bill. Some of the usual suspects are registered to lobby in Arkansas, in 2021, according to the AR Secretary of State’s financial disclosure database:
Until other documentation becomes available, I cannot attribute the lobbying of any of these companies to HB 1321, specifically.
UPDATE, 4/19/2021: In a House Judiciary committee hearing on March 4, and a Senate Judiciary committee hearing on March 31, Rep. Gazaway named some of the bills supporters* :
American Council for Engineering Companies
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM). See AFPM membership info.
American Petroleum Institute (API). See API membership info.
Arkansas Electric Cooperatives. (NRECA affiliate)
Arkansas Independent Producers of Royalty Owners (AIPRO). AIPRO members include Enbridge, ExxonMobil subsidiary XTO Energy, Williams Companies, and Diamond Pipeline, a joint venture of Valero and Plains All American)
Arkansas Poultry Association
Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys Association
Arkansas Realtors Association
Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce / Associated Industries of Arkansas - Members currently include ExxonMobil’s XTO Energy, CenterPoint Energy, and Diamond Pipeline LLC (Valero and Plains All American)
Society of Professional Engineers
Southwestern Electric Power Company
(Watch at 2:23:48 for the 3/4/21 House Judiciary hearing, and at 10:08:26 for the 3/31/21 Senate Judiciary hearing, after navigating to the correct date and committee)
Okay, deep breath. This is where the Pirate jokes come in.
I know that’s the only reason you’re reading this shit.
It seems that Rep. Gazaway either didn’t look too carefully at the Arkansas law that this bill would amend, or, the only person he hates more than a pipeline protestor is…a pipeline treasure hunter…! Yarrrgh!!
Or, mushroom foragers, nomadic farmers, or anything else who might be caught using “harvesting devices” during an act of trespassing.
These acts can lead to Class A misdemeanor charges, on any private property in Arkansas. This presumably includes fossil fuel infrastructure sites, but it is not limited to such properties.
Misdemeanors are less serious than felonies, but Class A misdemeanors are still spend-a-year-in-jail serious for those who are caught on private property with “devices” that are used for “harvesting” or “unearthing.”
Does that include my mushroom foraging basket?
How about the modern-day pirate’s metal detector and shovel - even if a marooned buccaneer doesn’t dig for the long-lost booty?
Possessing bolt-cutters (class A misdemeanor) and messing with fences (class B misdemeanor) are mentioned in this section as well:
This language is from existing law, and the new bill does not propose to change it.
It does not seem intentionally designed to compound the consequences for those who trespass on fossil fuel infrastructure sites.
I can’t help but wonder if a vindictive prosecutor might pair the felony and misdemeanor charges against would-be fossil fuel protestors. That could increase the odds that anyone caught trespassing near industrial properties, with such tools on hand, even if they are not used, could wind up in jail or prison.
I’m not a lawyer.
If one tells me any better, I will update this post.
Here’s what lawyers at the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law have to say about this bill, over at the ICNL U.S. Protest Law Tracker:
[HB 1321] “Would introduce harsh new penalties for protestors around gas and oil pipelines and other ‘critical infrastructure.’ The bill broadly defines ‘critical infrastructure’ to include a range of posted or fenced-off areas associated with natural gas and crude oil production, storage, and distribution, including above and belowground pipelines as well as pipeline construction sites and equipment. Under the bill, purposely entering or remaining on any ‘critical infrastructure’ is a Class D felony, punishable by up to 6 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Separately, the bill provides that trespassing on property outside of a city or town, regardless of whether it is posted, is a Class D felony if the property is ‘critical infrastructure.’ In nearly all other cases, trespass is a misdemeanor or minor violation. The bill also creates a felony offense for anyone who purposely and unlawfully ‘causes damage’ to critical infrastructure. Any amount of ‘damage’—which the law does not define—is a Class B felony under the law, punishable by 20 years in prison and a $15,000 fine. If the bill were enacted, protesters who hold a peaceful sit-in at a pipeline construction site and paint protest slogans on construction material, for instance, could face lengthy prison sentences.” | <urn:uuid:026ed5c9-cb96-40c3-8fb6-e2d0ba6a9ba3> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://grassrootbeer.substack.com/p/felonies-ho-pipeline-pirates-of-arghkansas | 2024-04-24T02:05:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.924359 | 1,788 |
Enjoy a leisurely three-mile stroll down the Canalside Rail Trail and get the New Year started off on a Great Falls note. This family friendly hike follows a gentle route and provides an opportunity to discover the abundant natural, historical, and cultural features that make the Center and rail trail such an amazing State Park! Be prepared for cold weather: dress in layers and wear winter boots. Dogs are welcome on leash. Afterward, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate in the Discovery Center’s Great Hall. Meet at 1 p.m. in Great Hall. Hike begins at 1:15 p.m. | <urn:uuid:0b91c4ca-b365-46b3-9f28-b29f42e368eb> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/first-day-hike-4/ | 2024-04-24T02:26:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.91141 | 125 |
Modern, clean-styled interior fits in perfectly with the shape of sansevieria. Due to the toughness of this plant that has come back to fashion again.
Bullet proof plant
Sansevieria is originated form Africa, Madagascar and South Asia and there are countless species of this plant from deserts to tropical rainforest.
It is one of the most easy to care potplants, almost everyone can breed, has a tough, powerful growth. It can survive almost everything from dry air to draught. The only way to kill this plant is: overwatering. His demands are very modest. It growths well in shadows or even under very low light conditions, though it may develop long, narrow leaves in this circumstances. Make sure that the temperature in winter is above 10 ° C.
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July 06, 2012
Over the last month and a half, the Online Privacy Foundation hosted a Kaggle competition, in which competitors attempted to predict the psychopathy levels of Twitter users. The bigger goal here is to learn how much of our personality is actually revealed through services like Twitter, and by hosting on Kaggle, the Online Privacy Foundation can sit back and watch competitors squeeze every bit of information out of the data.
Competitors can submit two sets of predictions each day, and each submission is scored from 0 (worst) to 1 (best) using a metric known as average precision. Essentially, a submission that predicts the correct ranking of psychopathy scores across all Twitter accounts will receive an average precision score of 1.
I made 42 submissions, making it my biggest Kaggle effort yet. Each submission is instantly scored, and competitors are ranked on a public leaderboard by their best submission. However, the public leaderboard score isn’t actually the true score—it is only an estimate based on a small portion of the submission. When the competition ends, five submissions from each competitor are compared to the full set of test data, and the highest scoring submission from each user is used to calculate the final score. By the end of the contest, I had slowly worked my way up to 2nd place on the public leaderboard, shown below.
Top of the public leaderboard. The public leaderboard scores are calculated during the competition by comparing users’ predictions to a small subset of the test data.
I held this spot for the last week and felt confident that I would maintain a decent spot on the private, or true, leaderboard. Soon after the competition closed, the private leaderboard was revealed. Here’s what I saw at the top:
Top of the private leaderboard. The private leaderboard is the “real” leaderboard, revealed after the contest is closed. Scores are calculated by comparing users’ predictions to the full set of test data.
Where’d I go? I scrolled down the leaderboard…. further… and further… and finally found my name:
My place on the private leaderboard. I dropped from 2nd place on the public leaderboard to 52nd on the private leaderboard. Notice I placed below the random forest benchmark!
Somehow I managed to fall from 2nd all the way down to 52nd! I wasn’t the only one who took a big fall: the top five users on the public leaderboard ended up in 64th, 52nd, 58th, 16th, and 57th on the private leaderboard, respectively. I even placed below the random forest benchmark, a solution publicly available from the start of the competition.
After getting over the initial shock of dropping 50 places, I began sifting through the ashes to figure out what went so wrong. I think those with more experience already know, but one clue is in the screenshot of the pack leaders on the public leaderboard. Notice that the top five users, including myself, have a lot of submissions. For context, the median number of submissions in this contest was six. Contrast this with the (real) leaders on the private leaderboard – most have less than 12 submissions. Below, I’ve plotted the number of entries from each user against their final standing on the public and private leaderboards and added a trend line to each plot.
On the public leaderboard, more submissions are consistently related to a better standing. It could be that the public leaderboard actually reflects the amount of brute force from a competitor rather than predictive accuracy. If you throw enough mud at a wall, eventually some of it will start to stick. The problem is that submissions that score well using this approach probably will not generalize to the full set of test data when the competition closes. It’s possible to overfit the portion of test data used to calculate the public leaderboard, and it looks like that’s exactly what I did.
Compare that trend in the public leaderboard to the U-shaped curve in the plot of the private leaderboard and number of submissions. After about 25 submissions or so, private leaderboard standings get worse with the number of submissions.
Overfitting the public leaderboard is not unheard of, and I knew that it was a possibility all along. So why did I continue to hammer away at competition with so many submissions, knowing that I could be slowly overfitting to the leaderboard?
Many competitors with estimate the quality of their submissions prior to uploading them using cross-validation. Because the public leaderboard is only based on a small portion of the test data, it is only a rough estimate of the true quality of a submission, and cross-validation gives a sort of second opinion of a submission’s quality. For most of my submissions, I used 10-fold cross-validation to estimate the average precision. So throughout the contest, I could observe both the public leaderboard score and my own estimated score from cross-validation. After the contest closes, Kaggle reveals the private or true score of each submission. Below, I’ve plotted the public, private, and cv-estimated score of each submission by date. The dotted line is the private score of the winning submission.
There are a few things worth pointing out here:
Below, I’ve replaced the choppy lines with smoothed lines to show the general trends.
An alternate plot of the submission scores over time using smoothers to depict some general trends.
Based on my experience with past contests, I knew that the public leaderboard could not be trusted fully, and this is why I used cross-validation. I assumed that there was a stronger relationship between the cross-validation estimates and the private leaderboard than between the public and private leaderboard. Below, I’ve created scatterplots to show the relationships between each pair of score types.
Scatterplots of three types of scores for each submission: 10-fold CV estimated score, public leaderboard score, and private or “true” score.
The scatterplots tell a different story. It turned out that my cross-validation estimates were not related to the private scores at all (notice the horizontal linear trends in those scatterplots), and the public leaderboard wasn’t any better. I already guessed that the public leaderboard would be a poor estimate of the true score, but why didn’t cross-validation do any better?
I suspect this is because as the competition went on, I began to use much more feature selection and preprocessing. However, I made the classic mistake in my cross-validation method by not including this in the cross-validation folds (for more on this mistake, see this short description or section 7.10.2 in The Elements of Statistical Learning). This lead to increasingly optimistic cross-validation estimates. I should have known better, but under such uncertainty, I fooled myself into accepting the most self-serving description of my current state. Even worse, I knew not to trust the public leaderboard, but when I started to edge towards to the top, I began to trust it again!
In the end, my slow climb up the leaderboard was due mostly to luck. I chose my five final submissions based on cross-validation estimates, which turned out to be a poor predictor of true score. Ultimately, I did not include my best submissions in the final five, which would have brought me up to 33rd place – not all that much better than 52nd. All said, this was my most educational Kaggle contest yet. Here are some things I’ll take into the next contest:
One of my best submissions (average precision = .86294) was actually one of my own benchmarks that took very little thought. By stacking this with two other models (random forests and elastic net), I was able to get it up to .86334 (edit: and yes, those tiny little increases actually make a difference on the leaderboard!). Since the single model is pretty simple, I’ve included the code. After imputing missing values in the training and test set with medians, I used the gbm package in R to fit a boosting model using every column in the data as predictor. The hyperparameters were not tuned at all, just some reasonable starting values. I used the internal cross-validation feature of gbm to choose the number of trees. The full code from start to finish is below:
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– What "law enforcement" objective is served by asking for Billy Baldwin's location information?
– Why is the FBI/DHS in the business of analyzing and flagging social media content at all? When were these programs created and who approved them? pic.twitter.com/vEigT4ksKV— Matt Taibbi (@mtaibbi) December 17, 2022
The hype over the latest batch of Twitter files reveals how people are coming to the awareness of the pervasiveness of the FBI and America’s ‘surveillance state’, as if the Snowden and Assange leaks was not enough evidence. The FBI is the fastest-growing and most important federal agency now, surpassing the CIA, whose power is mostly the stuff of Cold War-era folklore, but nowadays the FBI, the Secret Service, and the NSA are pulling all the weight. The FBI, like the CIA, does investigations overseas.
Politicians swear an oath to uphold the Constitution. The FBI and other agencies have extra extralegal powers. That is, such agencies can break the law at their discretion in order to conduct investigations. The common argument online that the FBI does not care about the 1st Amendment, doesn’t make sense. If anything, the FBI loves the 1st Amendment (because more speech equals more evidence), but hates the 5th. The FBI can ask Twitter nicely to divulge info about certain users, and failing that, hack into Twitter to get the information themselves. The FBI does this all the time, such as finding backdoors and exploits in software programs and websites. Of course, it would be illegal if ordinary people or even politicians did this , as Watergate showed.
Does Twitter have to comply with requests by the FBI? This is a grey area, because this depends if an actual crime was committed and the severity. Complying makes things easier for Twitter management, but at the cost of user privacy. I can understand the rationale of management caving to the FBI. These are people who want the FBI to go away so they can do their jobs; this has less to do with political bias as some are imagining and more to do with following orders and expediency. Also, some of the tweets which caught the attention of the FBI for voter fraud targeted Republican voters. “Blue leaning accounts were also subject to censorship requests by the FBI. @fromma was also a joke account that posted, ‘I want to remind republicans to vote tomorrow, Wednesday, November 9.'”
The rise of the FBI inversely tracks the decline of the role of politicians in shaping societal change:
Since 2010 with the ratification of Obamacare, the federal government has significantly stopped having influence as far as social policy is concerned. Rather, much of its power is through surveillance, legal, and administrative functions, like the FBI, NSA, IRS, SEC, etc. Or the Supreme Court, such as the overturning of Roe v. Wade. This is a point I have made many times this year. Although Biden’s executive order on student loan forgiveness is evidence that the executive branch can still pack a punch, more so when the dems are in charge especially.
The 20th century and first decade of the 21st century was the opposite, in that politicians had much more of a sweeping effect on social policy, such as the presidencies of Wilson, FDR, Johnson, George W. Bush, Nixon, or George H. W. Bush, all of whom enacted policy and programs that permanently shaped the course of America, whether it was the EPA, ADA, or the SSA. But since around 2010 politicians have largely abdicated such leadership roles, and the perceived threat of a rising tide of civil unrest necessitates a much more powerful managerial and police state (and consequently a much more powerful and expansive judiciary, such as the SCOTUS, as well as prosecutors, district attorneys, directors, attorney generals, and judges in order to handle this huge case load of threats, both domestic and abroad) in lieu of powerful politicians.
Covid was an example of this reversal: the federal government’s response was weak relative to other countries, leaving it up to the states to decide how many or few restrictions to enact. This is in contract to 911, which had a massive federal-level response, which still exists to this day, such as the DHS. Other countries such as Germany , China, and Italy had much more of a top-down response. Instead of the federal government trying to shape behavior through legislative policy like it would have done in the past in response to crisis, massive one-time remittances such as stimulus checks and PPP loans were substitutes for forceful leadership and policy. But at the same time, law enforcement was necessary for enforcing Covid restrictions on a state-wide level, even if not on a national level.
People willingly use social networking sites, at the same time knowing that such companies have flagrantly shown disregard for user privacy. But the problem is people are addicted to social media, so I don’t see this problem getting better anytime soon. People will continue to habitually use social media, while periodically being appalled by it. | <urn:uuid:827c86c0-6d58-4e84-a678-e4feaad6effe> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://greyenlightenment.com/2022/12/18/twitter-files-reveal-the-overreach-and-power-of-the-fbi/ | 2024-04-24T02:38:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.971208 | 1,063 |
Offshore drilling is the new ANWR.
With the fight to pry open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge having stalled out (at least for the time being), the oil and gas industry and its cronies in Congress are now focused on parts of the outer continental shelf (OCS) that have been off-limits to drilling for nearly 25 years. Escalating energy prices and the ever-louder drum beat for energy independence are helping drilling proponents make their case.
Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle have released a battery of initiatives in recent weeks that would green-light new offshore oil and natural-gas drilling projects on the OCS, which extends off the U.S. coastline from three to 200 miles. The Bush administration and some state lawmakers are lending a hand, too.
“We estimate that the OCS could harbor enough natural gas to meet the needs of the nation’s homes, businesses, industries, and power plants for three decades,” says Peggy Laramie, spokesperson for the American Gas Association, a natural-gas industry trade group. And it contains enough potential oil reserves to meet current demand for at least a decade, according to data from the American Petroleum Institute. But at the moment, 85 percent of that oil and gas supply is unreachable because of drilling restrictions, says Laramie.
“The restrictions are simply unconscionable at a time of so much price volatility, when people are losing their homes and jobs, home heating bills are through the roof, and manufacturing facilities are shutting down due to high energy prices,” she says. “It’s heartbreaking.”
Environmental advocates and lawmakers from Florida, California, and other coastal states who want drills nowhere near their tourist-attracting beaches don’t quite see it that way. They’re scrambling to fight back, but it’ll be an uphill battle.
Pro-drilling forces are “more aggressive than ever,” says Melinda Pierce, offshore drilling specialist for the Sierra Club. “I have never seen the kind of multi-directional assaults on OCS protections that we’re seeing today.”
Adds Richard Charter, co-chair of the National OCS Coalition, which seeks continued protection from offshore drilling, “Coastal treasures like Maine’s Acadia National Park, California’s Mendocino Coast and Santa Monica Bay, and North Carolina’s Outer Banks are now more vulnerable to fossil-fuel development than they have been in decades.”
Moratorium Power to You
There are currently two layers of federal protection that prevent drilling on many portions of the OCS. The first is a moratorium that’s been renewed annually by Congress, with bipartisan support, since 1981. A measure to renew it this year is expected to be introduced in May. The second is a presidential directive originally issued by Dubya’s dad in 1990, then extended by Clinton to last through 2012. George Jr. could undo this directive with the stroke of a pen, but has made no move to do so — thus far.
That may change soon, though. Last month, Bush’s Interior Department announced a draft five-year offshore drilling plan that proposes opening up at least 2 million new acres in the Gulf of Mexico, plus tracts in Alaska’s Bristol Bay and off the coast of Virginia that are currently off-limits.
“The Interior plan clearly anticipates that both the congressional moratorium and presidential protection will soon be lifted,” says Charter.
The proposal is open to public comment through April 10. If ultimately adopted, it would go into effect in 2007.
Sen. Pete Domenici (R-N.M.), though, doesn’t want to wait that long. He introduced a bill a month ago that would open up about 3 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico to oil and gas development, essentially putting into effect the first stage of the Bush administration’s five-year plan. The legislation, cosponsored by Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.), could get a vote as soon as next week in the Senate Energy Committee, which Domenici chairs.
Says Pierce of the Sierra Club, “What concerns us most is that once one area is exempted from protections, there will be a domino effect, and the whole OCS safeguard mechanism falls apart.”
Another bill that would open new lease areas in the Gulf of Mexico was introduced on Feb. 15 by Sens. John Warner (R-Va.) and Mark Pryor (D-Ark.). Their measure would also let governors individually petition the feds to waive the offshore drilling ban in waters off their coasts.
The Warner-Pryor bill is modeled after the Ocean States Options Act being pushed by House Resources Committee Chair Richard Pombo (R-Calif.), which likewise would let governors ask for a waiver from drilling moratoriums. “Chances are good that we can get this passed,” Pombo told The Washington Post last week.
Eternal Sunshine State of the Spotless Mind
This sudden raft of legislation has the senators from Florida and California very nervous.
On Feb. 1, Florida Sens. Bill Nelson (D) and Mel Martinez (R) made a “preemptive strike,” as Nelson aide Bridget Walsh describes it, in the form of a bill that would open up a segment of the eastern Gulf of Mexico to new drilling while putting in place more rigid anti-drilling protections for the rest of the OCS around Florida. “We knew what Interior and Domenici and Pombo were up to,” Walsh told Muckraker, “so we devised a compromise proposal to head off these threats, offering permanent protection for Florida’s coasts and broader safeguards for the rest of the moratorium areas.”
Similarly, California’s two Democratic senators, Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, and one representative, Lois Capps (D), introduced bills on Feb. 16 that would permanently block new drilling off the coast of their state.
In the midst of all this, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) has found himself in a pickle — torn between the pro-environment demands of his constituency and Florida’s tourist-based economy, and the formidable industry interests that drive the Republican machine. Last fall, he worked with Pombo on proposed legislation that would give states power over decisions on OCS drilling off their coasts, but compromises in that bill gave the jitters to many Floridians, including much of the state’s congressional delegation. Since then, Jeb has laid low on the matter and issued vague words of support for the Nelson-Martinez proposal.
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Like happiness, well-being is made up of a multitude of little things which, when put together, can lead us to feeling good in our bodies and in our minds. For this new edition of Accor TV, discover the Group's well-being strategy in response to emerging trends and the high expectations of our customers!
An increasing number of people are looking for greater well-being. Because of what? Who?
Perhaps our way of life is a major source of stress and various anxieties; maybe it's an increasingly accelerated world where everything is always moving faster: work, modes of transport, communication systems, flows of capital, goods, information... we are being swept along by a whirlwind.Well-being is not just an activity or a fad—it meets basic human needs. Today, these needs are stronger than ever, making this area one of the most promising and resilient sectors in the world.
What does this mean for our Group and our hotels? Burgeoning challenges and opportunities.
Decoding the well-being strategy at Accor
Exclusive meetings with Emlyn Brown (VP Well-Being Luxury and Premium), Aldina Duarte Ramos (Global Director of Well-Being Luxury and Premium), and Evi Ferenduros (Insight and Planning Manager—CMI) to better understand the guest expectations and how Accor meets them through its new strategy.
Frédéric Fontaine (Innovation Lab) unveils us the new innovative projects set up to complement the Group's offers and services.
Next Cristina Torres (VP Marketing Thalassa France) tells us the story of our historic Thalassa Sea & Spa brand and how it is evolving through new trends.
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Mindset determines success. It is where every idea begins and flourishes. With a healthy and positive mindset, anything is possible. But, when a mindset is blocked by limiting beliefs and negative emotions, that’s when failure can happen. Today, we have invited Christine Corcoran. She is a business mindset master coach, speaker, and co-founder of the […]
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Paper No. 181-8
Presentation Time: 9:45 AM
CHARACTERIZATION OF RARE EARTH ELEMENTS AND CRITICAL METALS IN WEATHERED COAL COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
The economic interest in Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and critical metals has directed research into the REE content of fresh Coal Combustion Products (CCPs), while few have investigated the fate of REEs as this material weathers. CCPs are the solid waste produced by coal combustion. CCPs have been documented to weather rapidly (within decades) in holding ponds to clays that could bind up REEs. We collected samples from a spilled coal ash pond that has weathered up to 50-60 years, as well as a fresh ash sample (with no weathering). Sequential leaching experiments using a modified version of Tessier et al. 1979 method were performed on these samples to determine the chemical association of the REE content in fresh and weathered CCPs. The leachate of each step was analyzed by ICPMS to determine the REE content in each fraction of the CCP material. Morphological changes were determined with Scanning Electron Microscopy, and mineralogy was determined through X-Ray diffraction. The weathered CCPs had higher levels of REEs in the exchangeable portion than the fresh CCPs, while the fresh CCPs had higher levels in the portion bound to carbonates, and iron and manganese oxides than the weathered CCPs. These results will elucidate the fate of REEs in weathered CCPs and potential extraction methods. | <urn:uuid:e19c956e-36ad-4163-b8cf-1846a16d93f8> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2016AM/webprogram/Paper285827.html | 2024-04-24T03:21:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.965252 | 330 |
First off, y’all might be wandering how to block people. Well first, you should go to the gear icon.
You can report someone by, again, pressing the gear icon, but this time choose ‘Support’ to report someone.
After pressing the gear icon, select ‘Block’ to prevent Snaps, Chats or from them viewing your stories. If needed, you can press ‘Delete’ to remove them from your friends list entirely.
That your Snapchat friends can find you via phone number?If you don't like this, tap the ghost on the camera screen, then tap the gear icon. Tap Mobile Number. Untick 'Allow my friends to find me'
Snapchat is to be used for people over 13. If you are a parent and your child is under 13 and has a Snap account, you can visit the Snapchat website and delete their account by Username and Password.
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9 comments February 24th, 2006
If you find yourself asking why it’s taken me since Tuesday to update this site, I should probably say I’ve been too busy celebrating.
That, however, would be a lie. I have indeed been busy, but only with work and plenty of other boring stuff. I did, however, find time to watch one of the greatest matches of my time as an Arsenal supporter.
It was too long ago now for it to be worth trawling back over the match, detailing exactly how we came to conquer the most famous club in World Football. The important thing is that it happened, and it could prove to be the turning point that we have been aching for.
Real’s unphysical, attacking approach played directly into our hands, allowing the likes of Eboué, Ljungberg, and Gilberto to turn in performances we wouldn’t dream of seeing in the Premiership.
The match-winning moment came from none other than Thierry Henry. A stunning goal, capping a 45-yard run past four helpless defenders with a left-foot shot that rocketed into the far bottom corner. An explosion of sporting excellence fit to win any match.
Despite this, Henry is not the one individual I’d pick out above the rest. Cesc Fabregas was quite superb, outshining even the legendary if ageing Zinedine Zidane, and earning himself a first full Spain call-up in the process. The World Cup beckons for our teenage playmaker.
The win was astonishing, but it is still only half-time in this tie. What is vital is that we keep this momentum going away to Blackburn tomorrow, in what is traditionally a very tricky fixture. Robin van Persie, Dennis Bergkamp, Lauren, Pascal Cygan, Kerrea Gilbert, Gael Clichy, Sol Campbell, and Ashley Cole are joined on the sidelines by Fredrik Ljungberg, who picked up a calf injury in Madrid. Emmanuel Adebayor, however, is once again available.
If we can beat Real, you’d think Blackburn wouldn’t prove impossible.
What we need now is for the team we saw on Tuesday night, the “Real” Arsenal, to please stand up. | <urn:uuid:b6cf9870-e52a-482a-819b-94817aeda428> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://gunnerblog.com/2006/02/24/ | 2024-04-24T03:27:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.954142 | 482 |
Before I get into singing the praises of the nutrient density of this pâté I lovingly call “powerhouse-on-a-plate,” I have to tell you a funny story about the real life troubles of food blogging. It is autumn now and that means that the days are getting shorter and so are the hours in which you can take photographs with good natural light, so I was hurrying to get some kind of a presentable dish to showcase what I fully realize looks a lot like a big pile of doo-doo. I scooped out the pâté (before it had chilled enough to set up and scoop easily) and carefully sliced and arranged some cucumbers to add color and suggest a paleo-friendly way of enjoying it. The light was still coming in the windows in our west facing living room windows, so I grabbed the plate and the camera and set up to start shooting.
This lovely creature quickly appeared at my elbow, always excited when the aroma of food appeared at dog nose level but I shooed her away and went back to snapping pictures. Finally satisfied that I had captured something that would work, I returned to the kitchen… Where I found her with her front paws and face squarely in the serving container I’d left on the counter in my haste, silently gobbling up as much as she could before I returned. I’m sorry I didn’t have the wherewithal to snap a picture (the camera was even still in my hand!) before I scolded her and assessed the damage, because it would have made a nice addition to this post!
(And then I stood there assessing the dish, noting how much she had eaten and wondering if there was any added nutritional benefit to dog slobber. Probiotics? I won’t tell you what I eventually decided…)
OK, now on to why I call this particular pâté recipe “powerhouse-on-a-plate,” especially for people with Crohn’s disease who are often deficient in many of these key nutrients and others with autoimmune diseases.
- Zinc (from the mushrooms and liver) Supplemental zinc has been shown to help tighten the “leaky gut” junctions that cause autoimmune disease.
- Selenium (from mushrooms) Deficiency is frequently found in people with bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and celiac disease.
- Iron (from the liver) leeding and poor absorption can lead to iron deficiency anemia in people with inflammatory bowel disease.
- Folate (from the liver) Bowel disease in the small intestine is frequently correlated with folate deficiency.
This dish is also a great source of the B vitamins, copper, and vitamins D, K, and A! And the best part is that it is all completely naturally derived and therefore much easier for your body to absorb and assimilate than the synthetic versions you’d find in processed fortified foods.
Notes for healing diets
- Paleo Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) – This dish is perfect for people following AIP as outlined in The Paleo Approach by Sarah Ballantyne.
- Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) – Legal.
- Low-FODMAPs – Substitute the green part of scallions for the onions and omit the garlic, or use a garlic infused oil.
Bacon, Mushroom and Liver Pâté Recipe
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Who is Halcyon?
In Halcyon gear every detail is taken into consideration. New materials are constantly being evaluated in an effort to tweak as much performance as possible out of an existing design. Materials are then sourced, and CAD drawings are created to be used as the manufacturing blueprint. Each design is looked over by engineers, machinists, fabric welders, seamstresses, and assemblers to create a prototype.
Each design is thoroughly tested in-house, and given to a team of test divers for the second round of evaluations. Halcyon's team of product testers include some of the most recognized names in exploration and dive instruction. Gear is sent around the world to get feedback on operation in every conceivable environment. Halcyon might be in Florida, but the gear makes it to you by a route that includes real-world testing in the Baltic and the Pacific, by way of New England, the Great Lakes, and the South China Sea.
Since design, testing, and production are all under one roof: Halcyon has the capability to identify and remedy any problem as quickly as possible. Halcyon is dedicated to doing the right thing, making sure every bit of gear that leaves the factory meets the highest standards found in the dive industry.
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Halifax District RCMP is investigating after shots were fired at a home on Partridge River Rd. in East Preston.
On August 25, 2022, at approximately 8:15 a.m., Halifax District RCMP received a complaint of shots that had been fired at a house on Partridge River Rd. in East Preston. RCMP officers learned that a window had been shot out of the home. No one had been present at the home during the time of the shooting.
RCMP officers and RCMP Police Dog Services searched the area and evidence was seized from the scene. RCMP Forensic Identification Services also attended the scene to assist.
The investigation is ongoing.
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The Los Angeles Angels had a massive offseason, bringing in a ton of players to help build a team that looks competitive early this season. The Angels made a plethora of free agent signings and even a couple of trades to try and get back to the postseason for the first time since 2014. Some of these signings haven't been great, but it's hard to see where the Angels would be without guys like Carlos Estevez and Matt Moore.
While Perry Minasian was aggressive this offseason bringing in new faces to cover positions of need, there were other players Angels fans wanted him to bring in.
It turns out, the Angels were right to let these three players land with other clubs.
1) LA Angels rumors: A Trea Turner signing would've been a bad idea for multiple reasons
Shortstop was one of, if not the biggest hole the Angels had heading into this offseason. The Halos got virtually no offensive production at the position out of guys like Andrew Velazquez and David Fletcher last season, and desperately needed change to improve this season.
The Halos brought in Gio Urshela to play some shortstop along with guys like Fletcher and Luis Rengifo at times. It turns out Fletcher still can't hit, and Rengifo is not cut out to play shortstop. The Angels also had a hole at first base, so they elected to promote Zach Neto to fill the gap at shortstop. That has worked out so far.
Neto's numbers aren't great, but he's playing excellent defense at shortstop and puts together professional at-bat after professional at-bat. Signing Trea Turner would've robbed us from seeing him.
Signing Trea Turner would've also cost quite a bit of money. He inked an 11-year deal with the Phillies worth $300 million. He passed on a $342 million deal from the Padres, so the Angels likely would've had to offer even more to land him. Arte Moreno revealed that he wanted him, but Perry was wise to say no.
Not only would Turner for 11 years not age great, Moreno signing him would've meant there'd be virtually no money for the rest of the team. The bullpen would've gone untouched. The depth in the lineup would've been non-existent.
Turner hasn't even been great to start year one of his deal. He's slashing .262/.301/.414 with four home runs, nine RBI, and four stolen bases. His 96 OPS+ suggests Turner has been below league average offensively while he's never been a great defender.
I don't expect this to continue, but Turner being on pace to have his worst season in his big league career in year one of a $300 million deal would've sent Angels fans into a frenzy, and the team wouldn't have been improved at all. Thankfully Minasian stopped Moreno from making this mistake. | <urn:uuid:97d89a92-d2a6-43ef-835a-f3d35404f0d7> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://halohangout.com/posts/la-angels-rumors-3-free-agents-thankful-didnt-sign-willson-contreras | 2024-04-24T03:21:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.98452 | 589 |
Dangerous U.S. Escalation Threatens Humanity
Action Now is Needed!
As we write this message, Friday night after dark, President Trump’s administration has announced multiple cruise missile strikes on sovereign Syrian territory.
The U.S. has no legal right whatsoever to strike anywhere within Syria.
In this statement released Wednesday, a group of international law experts warn that a U.S. military strike on Syria would be illegal if not in self-defense or with U.N. Security Council authorization.
Or as Montreal publisher and radio host Robin Philpot puts it,
The so-called “chemical weapons” attack, that allegedly justifies this strike, is unverified. This and other claims have been extensively challenged by citizen journalists on Twitter and Facebook, including Eva Bartlett, Vanessa Beeley, Sharmine Narwani, and others. Journalists such as Max Blumenthal and Rania Khalek have also debunked corporate media lies about Syria, the “White Helmets,” and other sources from which we receive “information.” The sheer amount of critical research by the aforementioned journalists on the White Helmets and previous ‘WMD’ scares in Syria cast extreme doubt on the latest ‘chemical’ allegations. In any event, chemical weapons use does not provide a legal pretext for U.S. missiles.
Trump’s actions could easily lead to World War 3 – a nuclear war threatening everybody.
There are still things we can do, while we have time. Please contact your MP, and inform them of your concern about the direction our foreign policy is heading in.
1) Contact your member of parliament to express your displeasure with the Trudeau government’s support of the US administration’s push for a direct military intervention in Syria. Follow Jagmeet Singh’s advice in demanding an investigation and a political settlement in Syria: https://twitter.com/theJagmeetSingh/status/983154543343972352
Find your MPs info: http://www.ourcommons.ca/parliamentarians/en/constituencies/FindMP
2) Introduce a “Hands Off Syria” resolution in your trade union, professional association, place of worship, school council. We can help you write the resolution.
3) Join any rallies, demonstration, and informational pickets against war in Syria.
Here are some talking points about the role of Canadian governments in Syria, for when talking with politicians or community organizations:
- Under Harper, Canada helped the USA organize the so-called “Friends of Syria: Group of Countries (FSG) which supported the proxy war for regime change in Syria since 2012, using terrorist mercenaries. Harper’s government chaired the FSG’s Sanctions Sub-Cttee which levelled brutal economic sanctions by FSG members on Syria, turning millions into refugees. Harper’s government also met with leaders of the armed Syrian opposition and gave it funding. Under Harper, Canada joined the US-Coalition to fight ISIS and lent it CF-18 fight jets illegally to overfly and bomb targets in Syria.
- Under Trudeau, the fighter jets came home and were replaced with refuelling, transport and reconnaissance aircraft. The size of the contingent of “trainers” for the Kurdish separatist state in Northern Iraq was increased, though Canada is on record supporting the territorial integrity of Iraq. In April 2017, Trudeau initially called for an investigation of the alleged chemical weapons attack on Khan Sheikoun, Syria. Two days later, he flip-flopped and unconditionally supported Trump’s attack on Shayrat Air Base in Syria, without the benefit of any investigation at all.
- The Coalition calls for Canada to remove all of its military assets and troops remaining in Syria and to push instead for an international inquiry into the alleged chemical weapons incident in Eastern Ghouta. We believe that only the Syrian people have the right to determine their own future. To that end, the government of Canada should end its illegal economic sanctions against Syria, re-establish diplomatic ties with the government in Damascus, and contribute to the reconstruction of Syria so that the millions of refugees and displaced persons can return to their homes in that once-beautiful country which successive Canadian governments have helped to destroy.
The Russian government has publicly warned the USA and its allies on three separate occasions over the past month that, if Russian personnel in Syria were affected by any US strike, it would destroy the platform from which the attack was launched.
This is a very dangerous situation indeed!
The United National Anti-War Coalition in the USA has already called for demonstrations against any US attack on Syria this weekend, April 14-15. Other US groups and political figures have been busy mobilizing their members to call their elected officials in Washington to demand a scaling down of tensions. In the UK, multiple demonstrations have been called for this weekend against war with Russia and Syria.
The U.S. and its proxies are losing in their attempt to change the government in Syria. Some missile strikes won’t change the final result. But they can lead to a dangerous escalation with Russia.
For further background information, you can read this article by Rick Sterling:
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