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James “Jimmie” Rodgers Buchanan, Jr. : May 24, 2021
Published 7:23 am Friday, May 28, 2021
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James “Jimmie” Rodgers Buchanan, Jr. peacefully passed away at the age of 89 on Monday, May 24, 2021.
Jimmie was born on March 12, 1932 in Americus, Georgia. He was the son of Elizabeth and James R. Buchanan, Sr. Growing up, he was a member of Troop 21 in the Boy Scouts of America and earned the honor of Eagle Scout. Jimmie was a life-time resident of Sumter County and graduated from Americus High School. In 1953, he graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Agriculture and was known as an outstanding golfer on the golf team. Following graduation, he served in the Air Force for two years. He met the love of his life, Joyce, while he was serving in the Air Force and they later married in 1955 in Salina, Kansas. Jimmie and Joyce were together and inseparable for 65 years. Shortly after they wed, they moved back to Americus to begin their life together and later raised their three beautiful children.
Mr. Buchanan began his banking career at the former Bank of Commerce, serving as president. Jimmie also completed banking school at LSU. He held the position of City President as the bank became First Atlanta Bank and then Wachovia, before retiring. He was also on the Board of Directors for Citizens Bank of Americus from 1992 – 2004, and then became the Chairman of the Board from 2004 – 2017. When he wasn’t banking, Jimmie was working at the pecan farm on the weekends, which was passed down to him by his father. He later became a partner in Buchanan Farms Inc. with his son, Jim Buchanan III.
Buchanan served Sumter County well throughout his life and was involved in numerous organizations including: the Sumter County Hospital Board, Citizens Bank of Americus, Southland Academy, Georgia Southwestern State University, and the Americus Historical Society. Jimmie was also a Jaycee and served on the Board of Stewards for the First United Methodist church. He was a 65-year member and past president of the Americus Kiwanis Club and he also served 50 years on the Board for Magnolia Manor.
Jimmie was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He always took care of his family and did the best he could to teach, guide and give his advice to them. He was a strong patriarch of his family, a good friend to all, a man who would give the shirt off his back for any of his friends. Jimmie enjoyed going to the beach and celebrating the Holidays with family. Some of his favorite adventures included fishing and hunting; and he always looked forward to playing golf on the weekends. He was also a legend when it came to playing corn hole, gin rummy and making chocolate-covered pecans. Most of all, Jimmie loved people and he never met a stranger. He will always be known for his infectious smile, his kindness, his service to others and the community.
Jimmie is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Joyce; his sons, Jim Buchanan, III (Jean) and Jeff Buchanan (Kathy); his daughter, Jennifer DeLong (Rich); two grandsons, Jeffrey Buchanan and Jay Buchanan; four granddaughters, Page Lynn (Daniel), Kaitlyn Brown (Wally), Kole Buchanan and Sydney DeLong; two great-grandsons, Thomas Lynn and Weston Lynn; and his sister Elizabeth “Betty” Filbey, along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 28, at First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Daryl Brown officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to The League of the Good Samaritan, c/o Magnolia Manor, 2001 S. Lee St., Americus, GA 31709; or to First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Lee St., Americus, GA 31709.
To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the family, please visit www. hancockfuneralhomeinc.com
Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements for Mr. James “Jimmie” Rodgers Buchanan, Jr. | <urn:uuid:c44df30d-3eda-42a0-916e-0a6b503d7947> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.americustimesrecorder.com/2021/05/28/james-jimmie-rodgers-buchanan-jr-may-24-2021/ | 2024-04-24T03:35:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.987252 | 934 |
Fifteen Point Comeback Gives Hurricanes Third Straight Win
Published 1:43 pm Thursday, January 27, 2022
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COLUMBUS – The Georgia Southwestern State men’s basketball team (GSW) won its third straight game by toppling Columbus State 70-67 in overtime on Wednesday night, January 26 at the Lumpkin Center on the CSU campus.
The Hurricanes (7-10, 3-6 PBC) started the game out by scoring the first seven points of the contest and they held the lead until three minutes left in the first half. However, the Cougars made a run and led at halftime by the score of 31-28.
After trailing by as much as 15 points in the second half, the Hurricanes, led by senior point guard Kahlon Whitely, cut their deficit to within five points with 2:49 left in the game. The Cougars responded by increasing their lead to nine points with 2:14 left and they held a six-point lead with 27 seconds left.
However, Whitely drained a three-pointer and GSW was able to force a turnover with 18 seconds left in regulation to give themselves a chance to tie the game. Jonathan King tried to tie the game on a three-pointer, but missed the shot. Fortunately for GSW, Jarrett Adderton was there with an offensive rebound with two seconds left. Adderton then stepped back behind the three-point line and attempted a three-pointer at the horn. Adderton’s shot didn’t fall, but he was fouled on the play by CSU’s Langston Gaither, which meant that Adderton could tie the game by making three foul shots with 0.4 seconds left. Despite the crowd noise and the pressure of the moment, Adderton stepped up and made all three free throws to send the game into an extra session.
GSW went into the overtime period with all the momentum and all the confidence after battling back from 15 points down. The overtime period was a physical five minutes, with GSW starting the overtime with a Kevin Kone block on one end and a three-pointer by Adderton on the other.
CSU matched the GSW three-pointer with their own two minutes later in overtime, but on GSW’s next possession, Jonathon King got to the free-throw line and made one of his two foul shots to give GSW a one-point lead.
Once again after two possessions, with neither team finding the basket, CSU tied the game with 1:40 left in the contest. A Devon Higgs block on the defensive end gave the Hurricanes the ball and Whitely was able to find Higgs, who hit a three-pointer with 26 seconds left to give the Hurricanes 70-67 lead. GSW held strong by forcing a missed CSU three-pointer and they were able to secure the rebound and their come-from-behind victory.
Adderton led the Hurricanes in scoring with 17 points and nearly had a double-double as he pulled down nine rebounds. Higgs did post a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Hurricanes in the winning cause.
The win puts the Hurricanes in eighth place in the PBC standings at 3-6. They trail Lander University for seventh place by one game (4-5) and they are a game and a half ahead of Clayton State, who is in ninth place at 1-7. GSW is five games behind the first place Flagler College Saints, who sit atop the PBC standings at 8-1.
The Hurricanes will make the road trip up to the North Georgia Mountains on Saturday, January 29 to take on Young Harris College in a rematch from three days ago. In the first meeting between the two teams on Monday, January 24, GSW won by the score of 86-76. Tip-off from YHC on Saturday is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. | <urn:uuid:769fd180-74f2-49ff-8386-6a0adeb05b4a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.americustimesrecorder.com/2022/01/27/fifteen-point-comeback-gives-hurricanes-third-straight-win/ | 2024-04-24T02:47:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.977973 | 820 |
8bGames – 8b Find Magic Hat1 is a point and click escape game developed by 8bGames.
Imagine that you went to your friend home to see his magic. When you went there his magic hat got missed inside of the house. Find some hidden object to solve and find Magic Hat. Good luck…Have fun! | <urn:uuid:9b25ae74-466d-4178-9166-a604cd07ecec> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.amgelescape.com/2023/01/8b-find-magic-hat1.html | 2024-04-24T02:27:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.978269 | 68 |
Josh Reaume Joins AM Racing for Daytona Truck Series Season Opener
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla: AM Racing confirmed today that veteran NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series driver and fellow team owner Josh Reaume will drive the team’s No. 22 Ford F-150 in Friday night’s 2023 season-opening NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.
A veteran of the Truck Series scene with 64-career starts, Reaume will drop the green flag on a busy weekend of racing for the Statesville, N.C.-based team who will also compete in Saturday afternoon’s ARCA season-opener with Christian Rose and follow later with their Xfinity Series debut with Brett Moffitt in the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. 300.
“The stars aligned for Josh to pilot our truck at Daytona,” said AM Racing team principal Kevin Cywinski. “We were preparing to go to the race with another AM Racing driver and because of circumstances, we opted to move the race to another event this season.
“Everyone knows the hardship that Josh and his team have experienced over the past several weeks and as a family-oriented team, we stepped in and asked Josh to race the truck in hopes it will strengthen our relationship both on and off the track this season with his team also competing under the Ford Performance umbrella.
“We believe with the foundation that we have laid when it comes to our superspeedway program, Josh will be competitive and have an opportunity to challenge not only for a top-10 finish but hopefully a win. We are proud for him to represent our brand and partners.”
Reaume has been appreciative of the AM Racing team led by crew chief Ryan “Pickle” London who will guide the No. 22 Ford F-150 as crew chief on Friday night.
Daytona is the home of Reaume’s career-best finish in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series. In the 2019 NextEra Energy 250, he finished sixth after starting 32nd.
“Certainly there have been a lot of emotions over the past couple of weeks but once I climb aboard the No. 22 Motorsports Safety Group | JAG Metals Ford F-150 on Friday night, all of that will subside for a few hours and I have the opportunity to compete for a team who has showcased over the years that they have a strong superspeedway program.
“Hopefully, all the dots will connect where I’ll be able to work with our other Ford Performance trucks, including my Reaume Brothers Racing drivers Mason Massey and Jason White and we can all contend for strong finishes to get our year off with some success.”
In addition to Motorsports Safety Group and JAG Metals, Colonial Countertops, Dozier Miller Law Group, Levrack, QCollar, RESource Material Handling and Vyper will all serve as associate marketing partners for the first of 23 races this season.
The NextEra Energy 250 (100 laps | 250 miles) is the first of 23 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series races on the 2023 schedule. Practice begins on Thurs, Feb. 16 from 5:05 p.m. – 5:55 p.m. Qualifying is set for race day, Fri., Feb. 17 beginning at 3:00 p.m. The field will take the green flag shortly after 7:30 p.m. with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. | <urn:uuid:4189b407-f0c1-4b24-97b8-2c7a98224d33> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.amracingteam.com/josh-reaume-joins-am-racing-for-daytona-truck-series-season-opener/ | 2024-04-24T04:07:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.947881 | 756 |
Press Release No: Individual Application 55/20
Press Release concerning the Judgment Finding a Violation of the Right to Fair Proceedings due to the Unforeseeable Interpretation of the Relevant Provisions of Law
On 23 July 2020, the Plenary of the Constitutional Court found a violation of the right to fair proceedings within the scope of the right to a fair trial safeguarded by Article 36 of the Constitution in the individual application lodged by M.B. (no. 2018/37392). |
The applicant, holding office as a public prosecutor, was dismissed from his public office following the coup attempt of 15 July by the decision of the High Council of Judges and Prosecutors on the basis of the Decree-Law no. 667. Following his dismissal from public office, the applicant filed a request with a Bar Association to enter on its registry. The Bar Association accepted the request and referred it for the consideration of the Union of Turkish Bar Associations (“the TBB”). The TBB approved the bar association’s decision. However, the Ministry of Justice (“the Ministry”) did not find the TBB’s decision appropriate and remitted it for re-consideration. Upholding its original decision, the TBB allowed for the applicant’s registration with the Bar Association. After the TBB’s decision had been finalised, the Ministry brought an action for annulment of the registration before the incumbent administrative court (“the court”) which ordered the stay of execution and also annulled the TBB’s decision. The TBB’s and the applicant’s appeals against the court’s decision were rejected.
On the other hand, a decision of non-prosecution was issued at the end of the criminal investigation conducted against the applicant.
The Applicant’s Allegations
The applicant maintained that his right to fair proceedings had been violated due to the unforeseeable interpretation of the relevant provisions in the action brought for the annulment of the applicant’s registration with the bar association.
The Court’s Assessment
In the present case, the action for annulment was brought due to the applicant’s registration with the Bar Association. The basic question to be resolved in this case is whether the applicant met the necessary conditions sought for practising as a lawyer.
In the court’s annulment decision, the applicant was found not to have satisfied the conditions sought for practising as a lawyer on the basis of the relevant provisions of the Decree-Law no. 667 (enacted through Law no. 6749) and this profession was considered to fall into the scope of the ban on holding a public office.
It is principally for the inferior courts to assess whether the relevant provision in Law no. 6749, which sets forth that those who have been dismissed from public office can no longer hold a public office, also covers the profession of lawyer. However, in cases where the inferior courts’ interpretation has been found to be manifestly unforeseeable or erroneous and where the procedural safeguards have thereby become dysfunctional, it is the Constitutional Court’s duty to assess the effects thereof.
Despite being defined as a public service in Article 1 of Law no. 1136, the profession of self-employed lawyer is not undoubtedly a public service in form. That is because the lawyers registered with a bar association, save for those practising this profession in public institutions and organisations, do not have any direct or indirect affiliation with the State. Lawyers have their own offices and they do not receive any instruction from the State in choosing their clients and conducting their actions but act of their own free will. Lawyers undertake all responsibilities resulting from their own acts and actions. They themselves enjoy the rights, and bear the obligations, resulting from the contracts signed between them and their clients. Their incomes are composed of counsel fees paid by their clients. The fees they will receive are designated through the contracts signed between them and their clients within the boundaries set in Law no. 1136.
Besides, in its decisions, the Court has stated that although the profession of lawyer is defined as a public service in the relevant law, lawyer is not indeed a public officer; and that the definition by the legislator of a self-employed profession as a public service would not render it a public service within the meaning of Article 70 of the Constitution.
It has been considered that in the present case, the court qualified every kind of the profession of lawyer, a self-employed practice, as a profession performed within an employment relationship, which is an incomprehensible interpretation straying from the substance of the law. As a matter of fact, the employment relationship clearly requires working in an affiliated way. The grounds submitted by the court are not plausible to reach a conclusion to the contrary.
Moreover, seeking a relationship of confidence and trust between a self-employed lawyer and the State similar to that of the public officers is not reasonable within the democratic legal order established by the Constitution. Democracy, which is safeguarded by the Constitution and based on pluralism, rejects the understanding that requires a hierarchical relationship between the professional organisations -an element of civil society- as well as the professionals, and the State.
The broad interpretation by the public authorities of the provisions restricting rights and freedoms may lead to unforeseeable consequences for individuals, which is both contrary to the state of law and impairs the right to a fair trial.
In the Turkish constitutional system, it is the legislator that is vested with the power to introduce regulations imposing restrictions on rights and freedoms. Any interpretation and practice which extends the scope of a given law restricting a right or freedom may give rise to the imposition of a restriction, which has not indeed introduced by the legislator, by administrative and judicial authorities.
In the light of these explanations, the Court has considered that the conclusion to the effect that the applicant did not meet the necessary conditions to practise as a lawyer was reached as a result of the broad and unforeseeable interpretation of the relevant provision of law. Such interpretation rendered dysfunctional the procedural safeguards in the proceedings concerning the applicant’s civil right and played a decisive role in the court’s ruling against him. Therefore, it has been concluded that these factors undermined the fairness of the proceedings as a whole.
Consequently, the Court has found a violation of the right to fair proceedings.
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SimCity BuildIt now available internationally through Google Play
EA’s SimCity BuildIt has been on Android for about a month now, but only to a small subset of users. The game debuted on Android in Canada in November, but now it’s finally made its way to the Play Store for all to play.
Just like its popular PC counterpart, the aim of the game is to build a city residents will be proud of, and it’s your job to overcome everyday obstacles that come with building a city, like traffic jams, pollution, and fires. You can even create and trade resources with friends and other cities, but that’s about it when it comes to multiplayer support. The game is optimized for touch screens, so there will be a ton of pinching, zooming and rotating around the 3D city. SimCity BuildIt is also available for both online and offline gameplay. Natural disasters are still present here, so you can watch your creation fall to the ground by means of tornadoes, hurricanes and even riots.
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Already from the initial phases of construction of the Monastery, the Monks took great pains to protect and preserve the pristine local environment by planting and tending to forest and fruit-bearing trees both in the surrounding area and on the Monastery premises. They also implemented methods and technologies to achieve a negligible environmental footprint and full energy self-sufficiency for all the Monastery facilities. These clean-energy methods, gradually introduced over the decades (1980-2022), include the use of biomass, particularly olive kernels, to heat the buildings, biological purification methods for the fish farm, hybrid systems with LNG, a small wind turbine park and an initially small solar panel installation for the kitchens and back-up lighting, and recycling practices. Today, the Monastery, Missionary-Conference Center, Dormitories, Summer Camps, Holy Churches, Radio Station etc. are all powered by two modern net metering and virtual net metering solar panel systems, designed and funded exclusively by private donations and friends of the monastery. These systems cover all of its energy requirements and provide clean energy to the national electricity transmission network. The Monastery aims to obtain electric cars in the future, thus eliminating their need for environmentally unfriendly fossil fuel-consuming vehicles. | <urn:uuid:6e8273cb-a9d3-47e8-b86d-6125c4bd2279> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.angel-365.com/green-energy/ | 2024-04-24T02:37:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.931395 | 253 |
The European Space Agency expects the dead satellite to return to Earth
The European Space Agency expects the aging satellite to return to Earth after more than a decade orbiting the planet.
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After spending more than a decade on a mission in space, the now-defunct satellite is expected to return to Earth on Wednesday.
ERS-2One of the European Space Agency's first advanced Earth-observing satellites will re-enter “nature” after 16 years in space.
Live updates from ESA
According to Live updates From ESA, the agency predicts that reentry will occur at 12:05pm EST, with an uncertainty of plus or minus 30 minutes, but we've now passed the center of the reentry window.
ERS-2 was launched in 1995 and was initially planned to serve ESA for three years. However, it remained operational until 2011, providing data for more than 5,000 projects, including monitoring Earth's shrinking polar ice, sea levels, and atmospheric makeup.
Most of the 2.5 ton satellite will disintegrate in Earth's atmosphere. According to the agency. The rest of the debris is likely to end up in waterways, though the agency has no estimate of where it will end up.
Graphics: The dead satellite will fall back to Earth this Wednesday. What do you know?
Where will the satellite re-enter?
In its latest update, ESA identified a re-entry point about 50 miles away in the Pacific Ocean. Upon re-entry, the satellite will begin to break up and most of it will burn up, leaving the remaining pieces scattered hundreds of kilometers (1 kilometer = 0.62 miles) “somewhat randomly,” ESA predicts.
The ESA stresses that the point of re-entry is not certain due to the difficulty in predicting the density of the air through which the object passes.
How ERS-2 spent its time in space
The space agency used the satellite to monitor Earth's shrinking polar ice caps, changing landmasses, rising sea levels, warming oceans and changing atmospheric chemistry. Since the satellite's retirement, the company has been slowly reducing its altitude.
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The impound lot will probably sell it if you, the owner, don't retrieve it in a certain amount of days.
(They won't come looking for you)
I had a college friend whose car broke down at a 7-11 store, they towed it, he just bought another vehicle and was glad to be rid of the old one!
If the impound releases it to you then it is okay, otherwise it is theft.
Yes, but not for free. Nobody cares who owns the car at this point. The impound yard will want their money and they don't care about your circumstances.
Steal it back if your online if not you buy it back
Assuming we are talking about a police impound lot, it will depend on the laws of your state. When a police officer stops a car in your state, whatever paperwork he will ask for during the stop is the same that you will need to show to the impound attendant to get your car back.
Impound will sell your car after the impound fees are higher than the value of the vehicle.
Yes. It WILL cost you a pretty penny. Retreving a vehicle from impound could cost anywhere from $500 to $1500 to get it back. Good luck!
First of all there is no say that you will get your car back. the only way you might be able to get your car back is if you check all of the impound lots for your car. or if you bought your car after being pulled over or used a boss card. if not in the car lot it has already been sold at an auction.
If you got a call and your car was in anoter state then if you wanted it back then you would have to go to that state and get it back usually at an impound lot.
it depends on the car
The car gets taken to the impound lot, and you have to file paperwork and pay a certain amount of money to get your car back.
NO! you cant its impound for a reason good luck
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A 'tin can' is actually made of steel, which is a magnetic alloy of iron.
There is sometimes a layer of tin (or zinc), electroplated onto the surface, so the name is misleading. It is more properly a 'tinned' can as it is a steel can which has been 'tinned' to stop it from corroding.
to free the children and gyptian children who have been taken to Bolvanger (the place where the oblation board experiments on children) by Mrs Coulter. And because she is trying to follow Lord Asriel who is in the North currently researching about the 'city' in the Aurora. The Aurora is another name for the NORTHERN lights.
All conductors have inductance. But all conductors are not used as inductors
The north pole of a compass magnet points more or less towards the north.Since opposite poles of a magnet attract, that means that the north pole of the magnet points towards Earth's magnetic south pole, which of course is located towards the north.
Confusingly, this magnetic south pole has often been called the magnetic NORTH pole, precisely because it is located towards the north.
Definitely NON-Metals. , othjerwise known as the HALOGENS.
What happens if vary/change the distance between the magnet and the nail/s?
The two sides of a magnet are called the north and south poles. Typically, the magnet is stronger at its poles rather than its sides. The strength of a magnet is usually concentrated at the poles, where the magnetic field lines are closer together and more forceful.
No, a magnet will not be able to attract a paper clip that has a cardboard between them. The cardboard will act as a barrier, preventing the magnetic force from reaching the paper clip.
Magnets have two poles, a north pole and a south pole, because of the alignment of their electrons. The electrons in a magnet tend to align in the same direction, creating a magnetic field that has distinct north and south poles. This property is due to the presence of magnetic domains within the material, which align and create a bipolar magnet.
Electric and magnetic fields contain energy and information. They transport this energy and information through space. In the case of electric fields, they are generated by stationary electric charges and transport energy and information by interacting with other charges. Magnetic fields, on the other hand, are generated by moving charges or changing electric fields and also transport energy and information through their interactions with other magnetic fields or moving charges.
Cooling a magnet can actually increase its magnetic properties. At low temperatures, the thermal energy of the material decreases, causing the magnetic domains to align more easily and enhancing the magnetization. This phenomenon is known as magnetic cooling. However, if the magnet is cooled to extremely low temperatures, such as near absolute zero, it can lose its magnetic properties altogether due to a phenomenon called the Curie temperature.
No, cooking oil cannot be removed from a mixture using a magnet. Cooking oil is not magnetic and therefore cannot be attracted or separated by a magnet. Other methods, such as filtration or centrifugation, are typically used to separate oil from a mixture.
No, hemoglobin is not attracted to magnets. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen, and it does not contain any magnetic properties.
Magnetism is produced by the alignment and movement of electric charges, specifically electrons, within a material. In some materials, such as iron, nickel, and cobalt, the alignment of these charges creates a net magnetic field that can attract or repel other magnetic materials.
If you put a magnet next to a clock, it can interfere with the clock's magnetic components and disrupt its timekeeping mechanism. This can cause the clock to either slow down or speed up, depending on the specific design and sensitivity of the clock. It is generally recommended to keep magnets away from clocks to maintain their accuracy.
No, the deflection of ions in a magnetic field depends on their mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) rather than their speed. Heavier ions with larger mass-to-charge ratios will be deflected less than lighter ions with smaller mass-to-charge ratios. Therefore, ions traveling at the same speed but having different mass-to-charge ratios will be deflected by different amounts in the magnetic field.
A magnetic keeper, also known as a magnetic shunt or magnetic loop, is a piece of ferromagnetic material that is used to enhance and maintain the strength of a magnetic field. It is typically placed across the poles of a permanent magnet or an electromagnet to prevent the loss of magnetic strength when it is not in use or being used for a specific purpose. The magnetic keeper helps to redirect and concentrate the magnetic flux within the magnet, prolonging its effectiveness.
Four common magnetic materials that are strongly attracted to a magnet are iron, nickel, cobalt, and certain alloys of these metals. This is because these materials have unpaired electrons in their atomic or molecular structure, which creates a magnetic moment. When a magnet is nearby, the magnetic field of the magnet aligns the magnetic moments of these materials, causing them to be strongly attracted to the magnet.
The magnet referred to here is the property of water known as polarity. Water molecules have a positive charge on one end and a negative charge on the other, which allows them to attract and bond with other water molecules, creating a cohesive and powerful force. This property of water is what helps maintain the body's water volume.
Yes, a tape player typically has a magnetic head that reads the magnetic information encoded on the tape. The magnetic head uses a magnet to convert the magnetic signals on the tape into electrical signals that can be amplified and reproduced as sound.
No, magnets have a north and south pole. The north pole of one magnet is attracted to the south pole of another magnet, while like poles repel each other.
Moss, similar to mold, is part of the earth's recycling system. It breaks down and digests organic materials.
No British coin is magnetic.
Actually, older (1971-1991) 2p coins are not attracted to a magnet and newer ones are. The reason is that the rising price of copper forced the Royal Mint to change the composition from bronze to copper-plated steel.
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By Vince Giuliano and Steve Buss
Image source – retinal neuron
This is the fifth blog entry on a natural process of aging in reverse we have called YOUNGING 1.0. It is about a category of practical interventions that humans can use to initiate YOUNGING 1.0 processes in themselves – interventions based on oxygen scarcity in cells, known as hypoxia. The blog entry also identifies a hitherto undiscussed underlying mechanism explaining hypoxic hormesis – a process that involves remarkable health benefits flowing from various temporary conditions of hypoxia in the body, such as wearing a pressure cuff that limits circulation in an arm for a short period of time.
We suggest that readers new to the YOUNGING 1.0 concept review some of the earlier entries for context before seeking to digest this one. We suggest you start by reading the less technical introductory blog entry YGA Introduction to the YOUNGING Series – Emerging Aging Reversal Strategies and Treatments. After that, the next thing we suggest you review is the substantive blog YGB YOUNGING1.0 – THE EMERGING AGING REVERSAL STRATEGY. Then you can look at the blog entry YGC MORE ON YOUNGING1.0 – THE EMERGING AGING REVERSAL STRATEGY. And finally, the previous entry YGD YOUNGING1.0 PART 4: UNDERLYING MECHANISMS OF YOUNGING 1.0. HSC STEM CELL DIFFERENTIATION.
These previous blog entries have been mainly focused on the underlying biological mechanisms through which YOUNGING 1.0 processes produce a variety of phenomena that collectively can be described as a form of aging in reverse. However, these blog entries have not focused on how YOUNGING 1.0 can be reliably and safely initiated in mammals such as ourselves. This particular blog entry is focused on a class of interventions which result in body cells experiencing a lack of oxygen and responding as they are evolutionarily programmed to do, by upgrading a certain cellular signaling pathway known as Hypoxia Induced Factor 1alpha (HIF-1 α).
Since oxygen is so essential for survival of animal cells and bodies, evolution has provided us with a number of mechanisms to protect our cells against real or perceived oxygen insufficiency. The HIF-1α pathway is primary among these. Given a bodily perception of drop in the environmental oxygen level or oxygen insufficiency, the pathway leads to the rapid activation of numerous protective and health-promoting genes – a situation known as hypoxic hormesis. Studies have revealed many possible benefits including hippocampal neurogenesis, strengthend immune response, lessened inflammation, decreased arterial hypertension, improved wound healing, better capacity to exercise and enhanced spatial learning and memory)(ref).
“Eventually, HIF-1 acts as a master regulator of numerous hypoxia-inducible genes under hypoxic conditions. The target genes of HIF-1 encode proteins that increase O2 delivery and mediate adaptive responses to O2 deprivation. Despite its name, HIF-1 is induced not only in response to reduced oxygen availability but also by other stimulants, such as nitric oxide and hydrogen sulfide, and various growth factors.(ref HIF-1 Signaling Pathway)
Among the known impacts of activation of that pathway is genome-wide demethylation of the H3K27me2-3 histone via expression of JMJD3. And that, in turn has been argued in previous blog entries to be the central activating mechanism of YOUNGING 1.0. JMJD3 activation can results in the re-activation of literally thousands of genes, including many involved in growth and development as well as DNA repair and other kinds of cellular damage remediation. Finally, in laying this all out, it becomes evident that the YOUNGING process itself may be responsible for the health benefits longer known to result from intermittent hypoxia (hypoxic hormesis)(ref).
Temporary Induction of hypoxia is increasingly recognized in the research literature as being at the nexus of epigenetic regulation for numerous biological aging as well as growth and development and regenerative phenomena, including inflammation, hematopoiesis, wound healing, angiogenesis, inflammation, aging, and cell senescence. We believe that is because hypoxia induces expression of JMJD3, which leads to H3K27me2-3 histone demethyation which turns on thousands of genes as part of a YOUNGING 1.0 process.
ON THE EVOLUTIONARY DEVELOPMENT OF BIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS TO PROTECT OXYGEN AVAILABILITY
From the 2020 publication The Hyperoxic-Hypoxic Paradox “Oxygen is the third-most abundant element in the universe, after hydrogen and helium, and it is the most dominant effector of most living creatures on earth. About 300 million years ago, during the Carboniferous period, atmospheric oxygen levels reached a maximum of 35%, which may have contributed to the large size of animals and insects at this time [1,2]. Today, oxygen constitutes 20.8% of the earth’s atmosphere, and any slight change in its concertation will have a dramatic impact on all levels of mammalian physiology. The ability to maintain oxygen homeostasis is essential for survival, and all mammalian physiological systems evolved to ensure the optimal level of oxygen supplied to all cells in each organism. This has transpired through the evolution of a complex physiological infrastructure for oxygen delivery (the lungs), oxygen transport carriers (erythrocytes and plasma), oxygen transport pathways (vascular system), and the pump (heart). Both the development and regulation of these systems in organisms provide the basis for oxygen homeostasis — Accordingly, low levels of oxygen, or hypoxia, are one of the most powerful inducers of gene expression, metabolic changes, and regenerative processes, including angiogenesis and stimulation of stem-cell proliferation, migration, and differentiation.” The mechanisms of the hypoxic response include basic ones of gene regulation moderated, as we shall see, by histone methylation as a way of simultaneously affecting large numbers of genes. This diagram from the same publication illustrates the oxygen delivery chain.
JMJD3 IS ACTIVATED BY HYPOXIA
A central message of this blog entry is that hypoxia leads to expression of JMJD3 and consequent demethylation of H3K27me3,. We therefore strongly suspect that hypoxia is an important initiator of YOUNGING 1.O. The 2014 publication HIF-1-Dependent Induction of Jumonji Domain-Containing Protein (JMJD) 3 under Hypoxic Conditions reports: “Jumonji domain-containing proteins (JMJD) catalyze the oxidative demethylation of a methylated lysine residue of histones by using O2, α-ketoglutarate, vitamin C, and Fe(II). Several JMJDs are induced by hypoxic stress to compensate their presumed reduction in catalytic activity under hypoxia. In this study, we showed that an H3K27me3 specific histone demethylase, JMJD3 was induced by hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α/β under hypoxia and that treatment with Clioquinol, a HIF-1α activator, increased JMJD3 expression even under normoxia. Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) analyses showed that both HIF-1α and its dimerization partner HIF-1β/Arnt occupied the first intron region of the mouse JMJD3 gene, whereas the HIF-1α/β heterodimer bound to the upstream region of the human JMJD3, indicating that human and mouse JMJD3 have hypoxia-responsive regulatory regions in different locations. This study shows that both mouse and human JMJD3 are induced by HIF-1.” —
“In response to hypoxia, cells express several genes to maintain homeostasis. More than 500 genes, including vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), erythropoietin (EPO), phosphoglycerate kinase-1 (PGK-1), glucose transporter-1 (glut-1), and BCL-2/adenovirus E1B 19 kDa interacting protein 3 (Bnip3) are induced under hypoxia in MCF7 cells (Elvidge et al., 2006). These diverse target genes are transcribed by a common transactivator, the hypoxia-inducible factor 1-α/β (HIF-1α/β) heterodimer (Semenza, 2012). Under normoxic conditions, HIF-1α is ubiquitinated and rapidly degraded whereas HIF-1β is constitutively expressed. HIF-1β is identical to the Aryl hydrocarbon receptor nuclear translocator (Arnt) that is a dimerization partner protein of the dioxin receptor, Aryl hydrocarbon receptor. The 403rdand 564th proline residues of human HIF-1α are hydroxylated by prolyl hydroxylase domain protein (PHD) (Bruick and McKnight, 2001). The hydroxylated prolines are recognized by the E3 ubiquitin ligase von Hippel-Lindau protein (pVHL), which triggers the ubiquitination-dependent degradation of HIF-1α (Maxwell et al., 1999). The 803rd asparagine residue of HIF-1α is also hydroxylated by an oxygen-dependent asparagine hydroxylase, referred to as Factor-Inhibiting HIF-1 (FIH-1). The hydroxylated asparagine residue hinders the recruitment of the CREB-binding protein (CBP)/p300 coactivator. PHD and FIH-1 require molecular oxygen, α-ketoglutarate, vitamin C, and Fe(II) for their catalytic activities. The trans-active form of HIF-1α is stabilized under hypoxia because the activities of these two oxygen-dependent hydroxylases decrease (Hewitson et al., 2002).” —
“More than 100 JMJDs have been identified, and most of them have demethylase activity with different substrate specificities (Shi and Whetstine, 2007). JMJD1A/JHDM2A/KDM3A demethylate H3K9me2 and me1, JMJD2 isozymes demethylate H3K9me3, Jarid1 isozymes demethylate H3K4me3, and JMJD3/KDM6B demethylate H3K27me3. Histone methylation affects gene expression in distinct localized patterns. The tri-methylation of H3K4 and acetylation of H3 in the promoter region are associated with actively transcribed genes, whereas the methylation of H3K9 and H3K27 in the promoter region are associated with inactive genes (Kooistra and Helin, 2012). The fact that JmjC proteins need molecular oxygen for their catalytic activities suggests that their activities can be inhibited under hypoxic conditions. Recent findings that hypoxia induced several JmjC proteins imply that their induction compensates their reduced catalytic activity under hypoxia (Beyer et al., 2008; Pollard et al., 2008; Wellmann et al., 2008; Xia et al., 2009). Thus, in response to hypoxic stress, histone methylation of individual genes can be dynamically regulated by the net change in the activity and expression of the JmjC proteins.” —
JMJD2s, JMJD1A, and Jarid1B have been identified as HIF-1α target genes (Beyer et al., 2008; Pollard et al., 2008; Xia et al., 2009). This study first demonstrated that hypoxia also induces an H3K27me3 demethylase, JMJD3, by a HIF-1α dependent mechanism. Together with the recent findings that JMJD3 is involved in in breathing, inflammation, cardiac development, neural development, and senescence, this study suggests that hypoxia can influence these diverse biological processes by changing the expression level of JMJD3”
IMPACT OF JMJD3 ON GENE ACTIVATION
As discussed in previous blog entries of this series. JMJD3 demethylates H3K27me2-3 histones activating thousands of silenced genes. The actions of jmjd3 are illustrated in this diagram from the publication JMJD3 in the regulation of human diseases:
“A graphical illustration on the mechanisms of JMJD3 in the regulation of enhancing gene transcription. JMJD3 promotes gene transcription in a demethylase-dependent or independent manner. JMJD3 enhances the initiation of transcription through three ways. Firstly, JMJD3 demethylate H3K27me3 on the promoter of targeted genes. Secondly, JMJD3 releases suppressive PRC2 complexes. Thirdly, JMJD3 binds to the Pol II elongation complex, enhancing its progression through H3K27me3-enriched gene bodies to enhance transcription elongation. This is the demethylase-dependent process. JMJD3 recruits co-activators to targeted gene promoters by interacting with both the co-activator and transcription factors in gene promoters. This co-activation process does not require demethylase activity. This is the demethylase-independent manner.”
CONTEXT OF HYPOXIC JDJM3 ACTIVATION
The impacts of hypoxia and JDJM3 activation can be either detrimental as in the case for several disease conditions and/or quite positive, dependent on site and locale, timing, duration, periodicity and intensity. A small scrape on the skin or insect bite may initiate a strictly local activation associated with local inflammation, as part of a normal wound healing response. Hypoxic Stress on a particular organ or body system such, for example, as induced by strenuous leg exercise may induce a response only or mainly in the legs involved. General hypoxic stress associated with insufficient oxygen while breathing may be communicated by the circulatory system to a multiplicity of body systems and locales leading to a whole body response. The hypox situation in blood cells is carried everywhere the circulatory system goes. Likewise, JMJD3 activation paths associated with the blood circulatory system such as might be encountered in the case of heterochronic parabiosis or umbilical cord plasma infusions will likely produce whole body responses.
The YOUNGING 01 response I we originally characterized in the first blog entry of this series was such a whole-body response. YOUNGING 01 is envisaged as being triggered by whole-body stress lasting from a few minutes to a maximum of a few hours that activates JMJD3, This could be a general hypoxic stress due to, for example. a transition from breathing concentrated oxygen to breathing normal air while exercising. We view this YOUNGING01 activation phase to be transient although it could be repeated periodically. Animal experiments suggest that the YOUNGING 01 process itself is a consequence of the whole body activation of thousands of genes by JMJD3, leading to forms of reverse aging that could take years to play out.
BENEFICIAL INDUCTION OF INTERMITTENT HYPOXIA
It has been known for many years that many actions which temporarily limit oxygen supply to cells and activate hypoxia induced factors can induce a wide variety of health benefits in mammals such as ourselves. This is because hypoxia activates a very large number of genes involved in growth and development including ones connected with angiogenesis, erythropoiesis, cell differentiation and proliferation as illustrated in this diagram. The genes listed are representative; many more are actually involved:
Image and following text source Hypoxia Signaling by Novus Biologicals “ The cellular response to hypoxia is predominantly shaped by HIF signaling. HIFs, primarily HIF-1, HIF-2 and to a less-defined extent HIF-3, control the expression of hundreds of genes involved in key cellular processes that facilitate adaptation to low-oxygenation. — HIFs are considered “Master Regulators of Hypoxia”, because they control the expression of hundreds of genes which help cells to survive under low oxygenation. However, several alternative pathways have been identified to contribute to the overall hypoxia response and cellular adaptations. Often these signaling pathways intersect HIF signaling.” —
HYPOXIA HIF1-INDUCING INTERVENTIONS
Here are some of the most important possible hypoxia HIF1-inducung interventions:
- aerobic exercise
- measures which temporarily restrict blood flow within limbs, such as pressure cuffs and bands
- high altitudes such as above 9000 feet
- stays in decompression chambers
- body accommodation to hyper oxygenation which is suddenly discontinued
- inhibitors of steps in the mitochondrial respiratory chain such as by certain drugs
- vascular constriction induced by drugs or other effects
- a limb “going to sleep” accompanied by loss of sensation and muscular control due to circulatory restriction
- holding one’s breath
Intermittent hypoxia can also result from multiple disease and environmental situations, such as
- obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
- diseases such as COPD
- lack of hemoglobin, anemia
- insufficient microvascular dilation due to drugs or insufficient expression of nitric oxide
- environments without sufficient ventilation
- presence of carbon monoxide or cyanide which inhibit normal oxygen conveying functions of hemoglobin
- Serious infection with COVID can impact breathing and can create a life-threatening hypoxic situation
Conversely, actions to ensure an adequate oxygen supply (which tend to preclude expression of HIF-1α) include
- breathing supplemental oxygen
- being enclosed in a hyperbaric chamber
- being on a ventilator machine
- taking Viagra, Cialis or Levitra to induce expression of nitric oxide which promotes micro vascular dilation
Known Health Benefits of Intermittent Hypoxia
There is an extensive body of literature associated with both positive and negative health effects of intermittent hypoxia. The detrimental effects can be associated with multiple disease processes. An example is the case of SARS-COVID as illustrated by this diagram:
In this blog entry we are mainly be concerned with positive impacts of temporarily induced by intermittent hypoxia.
THERE IS A GROWING AWARENESS OF THE RELEVANCY OFTHE BENEFITS OF INTERRMITTANT HIF-1α EXPRESSION FOR PROCESSES OF REGENERTIVE MEDICINE
Esentially every process of organ regeneration studied in the field of regenerative medicine requires epigenetic modifications of hundreds of genes from normal steady-as-you-go state into growth-and-development state. Evolution provides central mechanisms for bringing this about. Central to those mechanisms is global H3K27me2-3 demethylation through the expression of JDJM3. And one of the practical ways of inducing this expression is via inducing temporary hypoxia. Therefore it is not surprising that temporary hypoxia is increasingly being recognized as an important tool in the domain of regenerative medicine. The 2021 publication Unlocking mammalian regeneration through hypoxia inducible factor one alpha signaling reports. “Historically, the field of regenerative medicine has aimed to heal damaged tissue through the use of biomaterials scaffolds or delivery of foreign progenitor cells. Despite 30 years of research, however, translation and commercialization of these techniques has been limited. To enable mammalian regeneration, a more practical approach may instead be to develop therapies that evoke endogenous processes reminiscent of those seen in innate regenerators. Recently, investigations into tadpole tail regrowth, zebrafish limb restoration, and the super- healing Murphy Roths Large (MRL) mouse strain, have identified ancient oxygen-sensing pathways as a possible target to achieve this goal. Specifically, upregulation of the transcription factor, hypoxia-inducible factor one alpha (HIF-1α) has been shown to modulate cell metabolism and plasticity, as well as inflammation and tissue remodeling, possibly priming injuries for regeneration. Since HIF-1α signaling is conserved across species, environmental or pharmacological manipulation of oxygen-dependent pathways may elicit a regenerative response in non-healing mammals. In this review, we will explore the emerging role of HIF-1α in mammalian healing and regeneration, as well as attempts to modulate protein stability through hyperbaric oxygen treatment, intermittent hypoxia therapy, and pharmacological targeting. We believe that these therapies could breathe new life into the field of regenerative medicine.”Historically, the field of regenerative medicine has aimed to heal damaged tissue through the use of biomaterials scaffolds or delivery of foreign progenitor cells. Despite 30 years of research, however, translation and commercialization of these techniques has been limited. To enable mammalian regeneration, a more practical approach may instead be to develop therapies that evoke endogenous processes reminiscent of those seen in innate regenerators. Recently, investigations into tadpole tail regrowth, zebrafish limb restoration, and the super-healing Murphy Roths Large (MRL) mouse strain, have identified ancient oxygen-sensing pathways as a possible target to achieve this goal. Specifically, upregulation of the transcription factor, hypoxia-inducible factor one alpha (HIF-1α) has been shown to modulate cell metabolism and plasticity, as well as inflammation and tissue remodeling, possibly priming injuries for regeneration. Since HIF-1α signaling is conserved across species, environmental or pharmacological manipulation of oxygen-dependent pathways may elicit a regenerative response in non-healing mammals. In this review, we will explore the emerging role of HIF-1α in mammalian healing and regeneration, as well as attempts to modulate protein stability through hyperbaric oxygen treatment, intermittent hypoxia therapy, and pharmacological targeting. We believe that these therapies could breathe new life into the field of regenerative medicine.”
What we have to add to this and similar discussions are two important new pieces: 1. HIF-1α does its global gene activation job by H3K27me3 demethylation via JMJD3, and 2. Organ regeneration involves a profound aging-reversal process we call YOUNGING 01.
HIF-1 AND ITS BENEFITS (OR PROBLEMS) CAN BE ACTIVATED NOT ONLY BY ACTUAL HYPOXIA BUT ALSO BY ABRUPT CHANGES IN OXYGEN AVAILABILITY.
Again from the 2020 publication The Hyperoxic-Hypoxic Paradox: “Effective metabolism is highly dependent on a narrow therapeutic range of oxygen. — The sensing of decreased oxygen levels (hypoxia) or increased oxygen levels (hyperoxia), occurs through specialized chemoreceptor cells and metabolic changes at the cellular level, which regulate the response. Interestingly, fluctuations in the free oxygen concentration rather than the absolute level of oxygen can be interpreted at the cellular level as a lack of oxygen. Thus, repeated intermittent hyperoxia can induce many of the mediators and cellular mechanisms that are usually induced during hypoxia. This is called the hyperoxic-hypoxic paradox (HHP).”
The following diagram from the publication The Hyperoxic-Hypoxic Paradox illustrates how HIF-1 can be triggered by transitions from normoxia to hypoxia or from hyperoxia to normoxia. Intermittent hyperoxia can trigger HIF-1 multiple times.
“As summarized in the f0llowing figure (from the same publication) most of the cellular cascades initiated by hypoxia can be induced by intermittent hyperoxia, the so-called “hyperoxic-hypoxic paradox”. HIF, VEGF, SIRT, mitochondrial biogenesis, and stem cell proliferation and migration could all be induced by “biological fooling” the cells with certain protocols of repeated intermittent hyperoxia. Even though the exact dose response-curve has yet to be discovered in clinical practice, certain HBOT protocols have already demonstrated induction of damaged tissue regeneration.”
The same theme is supported by other studies, such as reported in the 2012 publication Pulsed high oxygen induces a hypoxic-like response in human umbilical endothelial cells and in humans: “It has been proposed that relative changes of oxygen availability, rather than steady-state hypoxic or hyperoxic conditions, play an important role in hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) transcriptional effects. According to this hypothesis describing the “normobaric oxygen paradox”, normoxia following a hyperoxic event is sensed by tissues as an oxygen shortage, upregulating HIF-1 activity. With the aim of confirming, at cellular and at functional level, that normoxia following a hyperoxic event is “interpreted” as a hypoxic event, we report a combination of experiments addressing the effects of an intermittent increase of oxygen concentration on HIF-1 levels and the activity level of specific oxygen-modulated proteins in cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells and the effects of hemoglobin levels after intermittent breathing of normobaric high (100%) and low (15%) oxygen in vivo in humans. Our experiments confirm that, during recovery after hyperoxia, an increase of HIF expression occurs in human umbilical vein endothelial cells, associated with an increase of matrix metalloproteinases activity. These data suggest that endothelial cells “interpret” the return to normoxia after hyperoxia as a hypoxic stimulus. At functional level, our data show that breathing both 15 and 100% oxygen 30 min every other day for a period of 10 days induces an increase of hemoglobin levels in humans. This effect was enhanced after the cessation of the oxygen breathing. These results indicate that a sudden decrease in tissue oxygen tension after hyperoxia may act as a trigger for erythropoietin synthesis, thus corroborating the hypothesis that “relative” hypoxia is a potent stimulator of HIF-mediated gene expressions.”
Careful attention must be paid to timing, frequency and intensity of doses. “An understanding of proper dosage is needed in order to design an effective intermittent hypoxia protocol, particularly due to the comorbidities associated with hypoxia. For example, intermittent hypoxia has been shown to induce LTF in rats while continuous hypoxia does not. And acute IH shows no evidence of the hippocampal cell death found in rats while chronic intermittent hypoxia exposure does Though intermittent hypoxia has been used for various therapeutic applications across a number of physiological system, there is a general consensus in what can be considered a safe and beneficial amount of intermittent hypoxia. Such a protocol would involve a fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) ranging between 0.09 – 0.16 with 3 – 15 episodes per day with comorbidities found in the range of a FiO2 of 0.03 – 0.08 and 48 – 2400 episodes per day. (From Wikipedia)”
THE MASTER INITIATOR OF INFLAMMATION NF-kB IS ACTIVATED BY HYPOXIA
Again ,from Hypoxia Signaling by Novus Biologicals: “NF-kB is a main regulator of inflammatory signaling, orchestrating the induction of proinflammatory proteins including adhesion molecules, cytokines and chemokines. NF-kB signaling is activated via three mechanisms including canonical (dependent on inhibitor of kB kinase -IKK beta), non-canonical pathways (dependent on IKK-alpha) and atypical (IKK-dependent or -independent) pathways. Hypoxia activates NF-kB via the canonical pathway leading to the induction or repression of various target genes.” This table is also from that publication:
While the initialtion of inflammation by hypoxia may seem contra-intuitive, actually it is not surprising since inflammation is the first step in the restorative process of wound healing. Again, I remind you my personal battle against inflammation is not at all against initiation of inflammation; it is against persistent chronic locked-in inflammation typically present in advanced aging.
PRO-INFLAMMATORY CONSEQUENCES OF HYPOXIA ARE DUE IN SOME MEASURE TO JMJD3 ACTIVATION BY HYPOXIA
We know this because knock-down of JMJD3 reduces expression of NF-kB and inflammatory markers. See the articles on this list.
JMJD3 AND NF-kB COOPERATE FOR WOUND HEALING
The 2015 publication Histone H3K27 Demethylase JMJD3 in Cooperation with NF-κB Regulates Keratinocyte Wound Healing reports “Histone H3K27me3 demethylase JMJD3 has been shown to be involved in keratinocyte differentiation and wound healing. However, the exact molecular mechanism underlying JMJD3-mediated keratinocyte wound healing has not been fully elucidated. In this study, we report on the biological function of JMJD3 in keratinocyte wound healing using in vitro cell and in vivo animal models. Our results indicate that JMJD3 up-regulation and NF-κB activation occur in the region of the wound edge during keratinocyte wound healing. We also found that JMJD3 interacts with NF-κB, resulting in increased expression of the inflammatory, matrix metalloproteinase, and growth factor genes via demethylation of H3K27me3 at the gene promoters. Consistently, inactivation of JMJD3 or NF-κB resulted in aberrant keratinocyte wound healing. Our study suggests that regulation of JMJD3 may provide a new therapeutic intervention for treating the chronic skin wound.”
HYPOXIA AND CONSEQUENT EXPRESSION OF JDJM3 IS A MAJOR DRIVER OF ANGIOGENESIS
One of the body’s key regenerative processes is angiogenesis, the development of new vasculature. JMJD3 (KDKM4B) is actively involved and activated by hypoxia, The 2020 publication Hypoxia-Mediated Regulation of Histone Demethylases Affects Angiogenesis-Associated Functions in Endothelial Cells reports: “Objective: Previous studies have demonstrated that the expression of several lysine (K)-specific demethylases (KDMs) is induced by hypoxia. Here, we sought to investigate the exact mechanisms underlying this regulation and its functional implications for endothelial cell function, such as angiogenesis. Approach and Results: We analyzed the expression changes of KDMs under hypoxia and modulation of HIF (hypoxia-inducible factor) expression using GRO-Seq and RNA-Seq in endothelial cells. We provide evidence that the majority of the KDMs are induced at the level of nascent transcription mediated by the action of HIF-1α and HIF-2α. Importantly, we show that transcriptional changes at the level of initiation represent the major mechanism of gene activation. To delineate the epigenetic effects of hypoxia and HIF activation in normoxia, we analyzed the genome-wide changes of H3K27me3 using chromosome immunoprecipitation-Seq. We discovered a redistribution of H3K27me3 at ≈2000 to 3000 transcriptionally active loci nearby genes implicated in angiogenesis. Among these, we demonstrate that vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) expression is partly induced by KDM4B- and KDM6B–mediated demethylation of nearby regions. Knockdown of KDM4B and KDM6B decreased cell proliferation, tube formation, and endothelial sprouting while affecting hundreds of genes associated with angiogenesis. These findings provide novel insights into the regulation of KDMs by hypoxia and the epigenetic regulation of VEGFA-mediated angiogenesis. Conclusions: Our study describes an additional level of epigenetic regulation where hypoxia induces redistribution of H3K27me3 around genes implicated in proliferation and angiogenesis. More specifically, we demonstrate that KDM4B and KDM6B play a key role in modulating the expression of the major angiogenic driver VEGFA.”
NITRIC OXIDE AND HYDROGEN SULFIDE ADMINISTRATION ARE AMONG THE OTHER APPROACHES TO ACTIVATING HIF-1AND GLOBAL HISTONE DEMETHYLATION ON HISTONE SITES, HORMETIC IMPACTS AND POSSIBLY A VERSION OF YOUNGING
The 2018 publication Endogenous hydrogen sulfide regulates histone demethylase JMJD3-mediated inflammatory response in LPS-stimulated macrophages and in a mouse model of LPS-induced septic shock reports: “Overproduction of inflammatory mediators contributes to uncontrolled inflammation during endotoxin shock Cystathionine-γ-lyase (CSE), an enzyme involved in hydrogen sulfide (H2S) biosynthesis, has potential anti-inflammatory activity in a variety of inflammatory diseases. Jumonji domain-containingprotein 3 (JMJD3), a histone 3
Lys27 (H3K27) demethylase, has been implicated in macrophage activation, but its function in CSE-mediated anti-inflammatory activities remains unknown. In the present study CSE was found to be upregulated in macrophages and mouse lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge models. LPS stimulation also enhanced the activation of JMJD3 and decreased H3K27me3 levels. JMJD3 knockdown upregulated H3K27me3 levels and attenuated the LPS-mediated inflammatory response. CSE knockout amplified the inflammatory cascade by increasing JMJD3 expression in septic mice. Similarly, enhanced production of inflammatory mediators by macrophages was mitigated by CSE overexpression via inhibition of JMJD3 expression. This is the first report indicating that inflammation enhanced CSE/H2S system biosynthesis, that in turn attenuated the LPS-triggered inflammatory response by regulating JMJD3 expression. Thus, the CSE/H2S system represents an epigenetic-based modification mechanism to prevent uncontrolled inflammation.”
The 2013 publication Nitric oxide modifies global histone methylation by inhibiting Jumonji C domain-containing demethylases reports “Methylation of lysine residues on histone tails is an important epigenetic modification that is dynamically regulated through the combined effects of methyltransferases and demethylases. The Jumonji C domain Fe(II) α-ketoglutarate family of proteins performs the majority of histone demethylation. We demonstrate that nitric oxide ((•)NO) directly inhibits the activity of the demethylase KDM3A by forming a nitrosyliron complex in the catalytic pocket. Exposing cells to either chemical or cellular sources of (•)NO resulted in a significant increase in dimethyl Lys-9 on histone 3 (H3K9me2), the preferred substrate for KDM3A. G9a, the primary methyltransferase acting on H3K9me2, was down-regulated in response to (•)NO, and changes in methylation state could not be accounted for by methylation in general. Furthermore, cellular iron sequestration via dinitrosyliron complex formation correlated with increased methylation. The mRNA of several histone demethylases and methyltransferases was also differentially regulated in response to (•)NO. Taken together, these data reveal three novel and distinct mechanisms whereby (•)NO can affect histone methylation as follows: direct inhibition of Jumonji C demethylase activity, reduction in iron cofactor availability, and regulation of expression of methyl-modifying enzymes. This model of (•)NO as an epigenetic modulator provides a novel explanation for nonclassical gene regulation by (•)NO.”
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ONE PIECE Bounty Rush
ONE PIECE Bounty Rush
Take the loot you pirate! One Piece Bounty Rush is a 3-D anime struggle arena treasure looting game set within the popular manga pirate international of One Piece! Join Luffy, the famous Straw Hat Pirate and all of your favorite characters from the One Piece universe in 4 vs 4 actual-time pvp battles to hurry and loot the treasure of berry cash for victory!
four vs 4 MULTIPLAYER TREASURE LOOTING ACTION
• Exciting seize the flag-style anime pirate movement
• 2 teams of four gamers struggle in real-time to loot the maximum treasure
• Rush to grab more Berry cash to attain victory
CREATE THE ULTIMATE PIRATE CREW
• Battle rival teams using popular One Piece anime characters from Luffy to Zolo
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• Collect Character Fragments all through war to unencumber more characters!
DEEP SEA GAMEPLAY AND LEVEL UP SYSTEM
• Strategize man or woman class choices (Attacker, Defender, Runner) to acquire the maximum treasure
• Upgrade your individual’s grade degree and competencies via League and Solo battles
• Equip characters with Medals to present them struggle converting Traits!
EXPERIENCE THE ONE PIECE UNIVERSE
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• Every healthy comes complete with objects from the One Piece universe to present your crew the higher hand.
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Microwave ovens are standard in modern kitchens because of their convenience and efficiency. If your microwave has stopped working, check out our guidelines below to diagnose what the problem may be. Please take note Appliance King recommends hiring an expert once your initial diagnosis is complete, as microwaves use high voltage and attempting to fix their electrical components yourself can be dangerous.
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What we do
We collect and preserve unique archives relating to the history of Norfolk and make them accessible across the world.
We've been given a four star rating by The National Archives, the highest available rating. In 2005, the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council granted Designation status to our entire collection.
As the Diocesan Record Office for the Diocese of Norwich, the NRO is the place of deposit for the archdeaconries, deaneries and parishes in the diocese, including the area around Lowestoft.
We are also a Diocesan Record Office for the Diocese of Ely, making us the place of deposit for most of the parishes in west Norfolk.
You can access duplicates of many of our holdings in the Norfolk Heritage Centre, which is in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library in The Forum, Norwich.
The NRO is a joint service of the county and district councils of Norfolk. We report to the Norfolk Records Committee twice a year. | <urn:uuid:8142b6a6-3046-45fd-925f-141deb5fef98> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.archives.norfolk.gov.uk/article/31360/What-we-do | 2024-04-24T03:59:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.938862 | 204 |
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In conclusion, the myriad benefits of digital marketing services for small businesses and startups cannot be overstated. By increasing online visibility, leveraging data for targeted marketing, and providing cost-effective strategies, these services offer a powerful arsenal for businesses to not only compete but also thrive in the digital age. The key to harnessing these benefits lies in recognizing the importance of strategic integration, investing in skills development, and adapting to technological advances. As the digital landscape continues to evolve, it becomes increasingly important for businesses to adopt a digital-first mindset and cultivate practices that align with this approach. In doing so, they can ensure sustainable growth and build a strong, recognizable brand in a crowded marketplace. The path forward is clear—embracing marketing services is not just beneficial; it’s essential for modern business success. | <urn:uuid:18a77ce5-f6b6-4198-973d-0fefd0e26428> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.armorytechairsoft.com/discover-the-unknown-benefits-of-utilising-digital-marketing-services-for-your-business/ | 2024-04-24T03:11:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.922127 | 1,150 |
The collection was launched in partnership with Tate in 2011 to enable notable film and video installations to be presented across the UK.
Over 25 moving image works – commissioned by Artangel since 1993 – are available for loan, free of charge, to publicly-funded UK museums and galleries.
To borrow a work from the collection, please contact Persilia Caton.
An interview with Artangel Co-Directors Michael Morris and James Lingwood, Whitworth Art Gallery Driector Maria Balshaw and Curator Mary Griffiths filmed at the Projections exhibition at the Whitworth Art Gallery, The University of Manchester, July 2011. Courtesy of Tate. You can also watch this video on Vimeo or on Tate's YouTube channel.
A savvy shoring-up against the vicissitudes of history on the part of an organization that, despite working in a manner ill suited to a permanent exhibition space, has nonetheless occasioned some lasting works in film and video along the way – Martin Herbert, Artforum, May 2011
The collection was launched in 2011 with a simple ambition: to make outstanding moving image works, commissioned and produced by Artangel over the last 25 years, available across the country. With each presentation the works are opened up to fresh interpretation, complementing and expanding the programmes of our partner-galleries’, while being seen by a new audience.
What you can expect when you borrow a work from The Artangel Collection:
Works in The Artangel Collection are available to publicly-funded UK museums and galleries to borrow free of charge. If you would like to host a one-off screening, or would like to borrow one of our works for an international exhibition, these are available for a small fee.
Alongside the launch of the collection in 2011, Artangel began co-commissioning new moving image works with selected museum partners in the UK.
These works include, with the Whitworth Art Gallery, The University of Manchester:
With Ikon Gallery, Birmingham:
All these works are now available to borrow from the collection.
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Le Dame Art Gallery is extremely honoured to host the third edition of ARTKOREA LONDON, 14th – 28th February 2018, a special forum on Korean Artists. And one of the largest Korean art exhibition ever co-organised by UK and Korea.
Korea has been well known for years for its globally renowned brands and upward economy. These strengths are rapidly merging its art world, creating a sturdy and exiting artistic scene with artists very much capable of becoming long lasting establish gurus in the international art world. Contemporary artists in Korea are not only embedded with a traditional art heritage but have master blending in contemporary techniques and individual characteristics to their artworks and as a result, they held the uniqueness to disrupt in the art world.
We would like to take this occasion to invite the visitors to discover the beauty and the mystery of the Korean society through a wide range of works, from mixed-media installations to paintings and sculpture all of which are prominent forms in Korean art.
The Collective exhibition curated by artist Alvin Lee, IACO Korea, “We believe that “ArtKorea London 2018” will help you understand the recent trend of the Korean contemporary artworks.”
The exhibition showcases over sixty works by twenty contemporary Korean artists. Participating Artists: Park, Si Yu; Kim, Su Jin; Kim, Jin Nam; Koo, Sang Hee; Ho, Jin; Huh, Chung; Lee, Seung; Choi, Myung Hee; Lee, Ik Ryeoul; Han, Young Sook; Kim, Sung Hae; Cho, Kyoung Ho; Park, Hae Keung; Kim, Won Young; Park, Young Yul; Park, Eun Ae; Kim, Ken Joong; Park, Sung Sik; Sonh, Jin Hee; Kim, Kwan Soo.
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Folktales, fairytales, legends, true tales, tall tales – storytellers have captured the attention of audiences for millennia. Spurred by their passion from this ancient art, local arts organization, Storytelling Toronto, has its own lengthy history.
For the past 40 years, Storytelling Toronto has continued to celebrate, explore and teach the art and tradition of oral storytelling throughout the city. Today, the small team works out of their office at Artscape Wychwood Barns, putting on workshops and events throughout the city, including the Toronto Storytelling Festival that brings together local, national and international celebrated storytellers in a celebration of the spoken word.
Every Saturday, between 11 am and 1 pm, you can catch a featured storyteller in the Story Tent at The Stop’s Farmer’s Market at Artscape Wychwood Barns, the weekly destination for upwards of 2,000 people. This summer line-up includes many local storytellers to be announced shortly like Norman Perrin on August 17 and Pat Bisset on August 24.
On August 31, Lynn Torrie takes the top spot with her wonder tales, wisdom tales, and tales based on history.
Lynn has been telling stories since she was a teen, discovering that the children she babysat would eagerly go to bed when a story was offered. This same magic inspired her as a camp counsellor and then as a parent.
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Washington: A recent study has found that women in long-term relationships using hormonal contraception are more committed and have more sex with their partners, than one might expect. The findings were recently published in the scientific journal of Evolution and Human Behavior.
Researchers from the University of New Mexico and Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that the women, who used contraception with more progesterone were the most sexually active when they were faithful and loyal to their partners.
"The function of sex in humans outside ovulation is an evolutionary mystery. But we believe that it has to do with binding the parties in the relationship together," said a professor Leif Edward Ottesen Kennair, from Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
"But this association was especially true when the contraceptive that women used had potent levels of synthetic hormones that mimic the effects of the natural hormone progesterone and lower levels of the hormone estrogen," said a professor Steve Gangestad from the University of New Mexico.
The researchers surveyed two groups of women. All the women were using hormonal contraception and were in committed, heterosexual relationships.
One group consisted of 112 women that were followed over a 12-week period and were asked how often and when in their cycle they had sex.
The second sample group consisted of 275 women in long-term relationships, who used hormonal contraception. The team asked hundreds of heterosexual women about contraception, sex and relationships.
This group was not followed over time, but the researchers asked them how many times they had had sex in the past week.
Their results showed that of women in long-term relationships and use hormonal contraception, are more committed to their relationships and have more sex with partners, than one might expect.
"Before we did this study, we didn't know how much difference there was between the two types of hormonal contraceptives," said another professor Trond Viggo Grøntvedt.
"Since we examined these two groups using different methods - a snapshot for the one group and a longitudinal study for the other - we can be confident that the results provide a reliable overall picture," says Dr Grøntvedt.
The researchers were thus able to show that how often women have sex is linked to how committed they feel towards their partner and the type of hormone they are governed by, whether natural or synthetic. | <urn:uuid:dc0461d4-372a-4247-b81c-5aec8cbf9a31> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.asianage.com/amp/life/relationship/081216/couples-have-more-sex-after-hormonal-contraception.html | 2024-04-24T01:59:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.980074 | 471 |
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This week’s update has finally posted! Part of the delay is due to experimenting with Clip Studio Paint for lineart and layouts. Hopefully, this will help with production once the kinks are worked out. So, bear with me as I figure out how best to integrate it into my workflow.
No need for translations this week dear readers. ( No Saturday translation post. ) I thought the page could speak for itself this time.
There are a lot of new developments percolating under the comicy surface my friends. I just finished writing a lengthy update on the Patreon post for today’s page. I would suggest checking it out for more details. https://www.patreon.com/posts/24778364
After a short delay Astray3 is back with page 27. While illness and work was the primary reason for the delay another was experimenting with a new coloring process. The new method is based on current digital painting processes. Of course, it’s simplified for the speedier demands of comic creation. I’m fairly pleased with the direction. Although, there is still plenty of kinks to work out and exploration to do with the new process.
In other comic news, updates should largely be back on schedule. However, I should know better than to jinx myself by declaring that. Let’s hope there won’t be any production obstacles over the next couple of weeks.
Sorry folks, I got hit by a bug that threw a wrench in the comic production last week. So, no update today. I hope to have a new page up by Thursday. However….I also have a work related trip coming up this week. Thus there maybe no update this week at all. Let’s hope I get a lot of work done over the next couple of nights. I apologize for the delay.
See you soon,
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From Crain's New York Business: Eleven groups opposing the massive expansion of New York University have sued to challenge the city's approval of a proposal to extend the university's Greenwich Village campus by 2 million square feet. The groups contend that the City Planning Commission and the City Council illegally turned over public land to facilitate NYU's expansion.
EARLIER... JULY 2012....from The New York Times: New York Universityhas won final approval for an expansion plan that will change the look and feel of New York City's Greenwich Village neighborhood. The City Council approved a series of zoning amendments, permits and map changes that will allow the university to erect four buildings that will house classrooms, residence hall rooms and office space.April 2012....from The New York Times:New York Universityhas agreed to reduce the scale of its plans for four tall buildings in Greenwich Village by almost a fifth. The original plan, for student housing and classroom buildings on land the university owns south of Washington Square Park, was rejected unanimously by the local community board. The density of the project also has infuriated many faculty members and neighborhood activists. It remains unclear whether the proposed reductions will placate them.Earlier...From The New York Times: New York University is having a hard time selling its plan to expand its Greenwich Village campus to Scott M. Stringer, the Manhattan borough president. Stringer wants the university to scale down its proposal substantially before he will endorse it, people familiar with his thinking say.
MARCH 2011....from The Wall Street Journal: New York University has unveiled a modified expansion plan for its campus in New York City’s Greenwich Village neighborhood. The school wants to construct four high-rises on two large blocks and develop three acres of green space on the site. NYU's original plan called for acquiring seven strips of city land. Now it wants only four of them. NOVEMBER 2010...from The New York Times: New York Universityhas abandoned plans to build the tallest tower in Greenwich Village after the architect I. M. Pei made his opposition known, and is now proposing to build a shorter but bulkier building on a different site. NYU had sought approval from the city’s Landmarks Preservation Commission to add a 38-story tower to the three-building Silver Towers complex that Pei designed 46 years ago. The new building, which was to feature a 240-room hotel on the first 15 floors, was part of the university’s plan to add 6 million square feet of classrooms, student housing and offices over the next two decades. APRIL 2010...from The New York Times: Several community groups held a news conference to denounce New York University's expansion plan, which would add about 3 million square feet of classrooms, residence halls and offices to the city's Greenwich Village area. One element that has drawn scorn from preservationists is a proposed 35- to 40-story tower that would have faculty housing and a university-affiliated hotel. MARCH 2010...from The New York Times: New York Universityis proposing the largest expansion in its history, with a new tower on Bleecker Street and three million square feet of new classrooms, residence halls and offices in the Greenwich Village area of New York City. The plans also call for creating a new engineering school in Brooklyn and a satellite campus on Governors Island with student and faculty housing. The project would expand N.Y.U.’s physical plant by 40 percent over the next 20 years. | <urn:uuid:efcd4fb7-6545-4408-a446-b26ea3c7db84> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.asumag.com/dailynews/article/20839844/groups-sue-to-block-nyus-greenwich-village-expansion | 2024-04-24T02:59:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.953529 | 697 |
When it’s time for middle school students in Eminence, Ky., to get their homework assignments, they don’t need to copy down notes from the chalkboard, take handouts from the teacher, or print out a computer file.
With a click of a button on a personal digital assistant (PDA), the teacher transmits infrared rays that download the information to students’ PDAs. The tiny computers also allow students to enter class notes, work math problems, maintain calendars and schedules, and download more programs and information from the Internet.
The students are using the PDAs as part of a pilot project to help children of migrant workers maintain some continuity in their education as their parents seek work and they bounce from school to school.
“The PDAs have multiple functions,” says Mike Abell, coordinator of the Kentucky Migrant Technology Project. “It’s kind of a Swiss-army knife approach. These PDAs are affordable and easy to use.”
Whether it’s students pecking out assignments on pocket computers, creating movies with digital cameras, enrolling in virtual courses offered on the World Wide Web or e-mailing pen pals on the other side of the world, the message is clear: Technology has become an integral part of education.
But as schools continue to upgrade their technology and acquire the fastest and most powerful computers, administrators must make sure that acquiring equipment isn’t an end in itself. Schools must transform that equipment into effective tools for enhancing student learning.
“The continued success and quality of American public education depends on our collective ability to close the gap between technology’s mere presence and its effective integration into the curriculum to enhance student performance,” says a report on School Technology and Readiness from the CEO Forum on Education and Technology.
GETTING THE GOODS
Several years ago, the most pressing technology question facing schools was “How can we get some?” In the 1990s, schools answered that question. By increasing their own technology budgets and taking advantage of federal programs such as the E-rate, schools have dramatically increased the presence of computers in classrooms.
Numbers from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics confirm the transformation. As of 1999, 95 percent of U.S. public schools had access to the Internet, compared with only 35 percent five years earlier. And 63 percent of the nation’s classrooms were connected to the Internet, compared with 3 percent in 1994.
Schools’ connections to the Internet are becoming more sophisticated—63 percent of schools have a dedicated line such as a T1 or T3 line, and 23 percent have connections such as cable modems, wireless links or ISDN lines. Only 14 percent of schools relied on a dial-up connection.
So now the pivotal question regarding school technology is “Are we using it wisely?”
A TOOL FOR LEARNING
The types of educational activities that an online connection can enhance are almost as varied as the thousands of schools that are connected to the Internet.
Students routinely use computers to take virtual field trips to museums, simulate dissections or other science experiments, swap information with students across the country or on the other side of the world, publish poetry or short stories, produce digital video programs, research term papers and interview experts.
More than 100 high schools across the nation take part in a program called “The Virtual High School,” which offers a variety of online courses to students, often attending in small and remote buildings that don’t offer a wide range of subjects.
When used effectively, technology has not just opened up academic paths for some students; it also has changed their attitudes about school.
“Having access to the PDAs has really helped their self-esteem,” says Abell of the students involved in the Kentucky Migrant Technology Project (www.migrant.org). “They think these machines are really cool and helpful.”
Regardless of how much or what kind of technology schools acquire, it’s ultimately up to educators to bring out the machines’ educational potential.
“A new way of thinking has to be infused into our schools,” says Abell. “It takes people who understand not only the technology, but also the instruction itself.”
While schools have accelerated their acquisition of computers and other technology, some education observers have yet to be convinced that technology is truly improving education.
“The unfortunate truth is that schools are driven by a shopping-cart mentality,” says William L. Rukeyser, coordinator of Learning in the Real World, based in Woodland, Calif. The organization advocates thorough research the educational benefits of technology before schools purchase equipment.
“There is a tendency in school districts to equate acquisition with achievement,” says Rukeyser. “We’re long on enthusiasm and short on research on where this works and where it doesn’t.”
The Web-Based Commission’s report, while supportive of the need for technology, also is critical of the lack of research. It states that in 1999, the United States spent about $313 billion on public K-12 education, but spent less than 0.1 percent of that “to determine what educational techniques actually work and to find ways to improve them.”
Alliance for Childhood, a partnership of educators, health professionals, parents and other child advocates based in Baltimore, has similar reservations about computers.
“Common sense suggests that we consider the potential harm, as well as the potential benefits,” the Alliance says in its report, “Fools Gold: A Critical Look at Computers and Childhood.”
The report argues that no solid evidence has been gathered to show computer-based instruction improves student performance. It contends that computers pose health risks to children, can limit creative thinking and isolate children from real-world experiences.
“Those who place their faith in technology to solve the problems of education should look more deeply into the needs of children,” the report states. “The renewal of education requires personal attention to students from good teachers and active parents, strongly supported by their communities.”
The study contends that technology has lured people into believing it is a panacea for the problems schools face.
“Why are we, as a nation, so enamored of computers in childhood?” the report states. “This one-size-fits-all fix for elementary schools does seem to meet a lot of adult needs. It makes politicians and school administrators appear decisive and progressive. It tempts overworked parents and teachers with a convenient, mesmerizing electronic babysitter.”
Instead of spending billions on technology, the Alliance says educators should look at improving schools by lowering class sizes, raising teachers’ salaries, expanding Head Start programs and repairing or replacing school facilities that are deteriorating and dangerous.
More critical to children’s lives than access to computers, the Alliance asserts, are health and safety. Money allocated to technology could be spent on eliminating lead poisoning from the nation’s building stock, increasing the availability of child nutrition programs, making child care and health care more available and affordable.
TEACHING THE TEACHERS
As schools shelled out big bucks to acquire enough computers and related technology for their students and staff, they often found that not enough money remained to provide training that would help teachers and administrators use the equipment most effectively.
For technology to achieve the educational potential that most people believe it offers, schools and universities must make training and support a priority.
“The training teachers do receive is usually too little, too basic and too generic to help them develop real facility in teaching with technology,” says “The Power of the Internet for Learning: Moving from Promise to Practice,” a report from the Web-Based Education Commission. The commission is a bipartisan group established by the U.S. Congress.
“Teachers need more than a quick course in basic computer operations,” the report says. “They need guidance in using the best tools in the best ways to support the best kinds of instruction. And they need something more. They need time.”
The commission urges schools to provide educators and administrators with continuous and relevant training and support so they can use technology effectively.
The U.S. Department of Education recommends similar improvements in technology training for teachers. In a report, “e-Learning: Putting a World-Class Education at the Fingertips of All Children,” the department says schools should:
--Improve the preparation of new teachers, including their knowledge of how to use technology for effective teaching and learning.
--Increase the quantity, quality and coherence of technology-focused activities aimed at the professional development of teachers.
--Improve real-time instructional support available to teachers who use technology.
Sidebar: Computing on campus
More college instructors are integrating use of the Internet into their courses, according to an annual survey of colleges and universities.
The 2000 National Survey of Information Technology in U.S. Higher Education, conducted by the Campus Computing Project, found that in 1999, more than 30 percent of courses had a web page, compared with 9.2 percent in 1996. E-mail was being used in nearly 60 percent of courses.
In addition, the survey found that more schools have placed their course catalog on the Internet and are offering online undergraduate applications. More than 55 percent of the 469 colleges taking part in the survey say they offered at least one course online on the Internet in 1999, compared with 46.5 percent the previous year.
Kenneth C. Green, a visiting scholar at the Center for Educational Studies of Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, Calif., founded the Campus Computing Project and conducts the annual survey.
In his report, Green notes that for colleges and universities, finding capable people to operate and support campus technology was more critical than equipment or infrastructure needs.
“The exploding demand for technical talent means that campus IT personnel can often walk across the street and easily increase their income by 30 or 50 percent or more,” says Green. “The education community—both higher education and K-12—is at great risk of losing its technology talent to the corporate sector.”
Sidebar: New century, new goals
In 1996, the U.S. Department of Education released an educational technology plan that established goals for preparing students for the 21st century. Now that the new century is upon us, the department has released a new plan and unveiled new national goals for technology in education.
“Given the tremendous progress made in integrating technology into teaching and learning, and the continued advances in the affordability and capabilities of technology, the need to move beyond the 1996 goals became evident,” says the department’s “e-Learning” report.
: All students and teachers will have access to information technology in their classrooms, schools, communities and homes. “Universal access to the Internet will help end the isolation of teachers; exponentially expand the resources for teaching and learning in schools and classrooms; provde more challenging, authentic and higher-order learning experiences for students; and make schools and teachers more accountable to parents and communities,” says the report.
: All teachers will use technology effectively to help students achieve high academic standards. “We should improve the preparation of new teachers, including their knowledge of how to use technology for effective teaching and learning,” says the report.
: All students will have technology and information literacy skills. “Even for those students who do not pursue technology careers, ensuring technology and information skills will provide a number of benefits,” the report states.
: Research and evaluation will improve the next generation of technology applications for teaching and learning. “The need for an expanded ongoing national research and evaluation program to improve the next generation of technology applications for teaching and learning is profound,” the report says.
: Digital content and networked applications will transform teaching and learning. “Digital content and networked applications must be independently judged to be of high quality, well-documented, comprehensive and available for all grades and subject areas, and have the power to inspire or motivate students,” says the report.
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In Virginia’s 64th House district, fiscal conservative Emily Brewer is squaring off against serial tax-hiker Rex Alphin.
Alphin has a record, and it’s at odds with taxpayers. He has supported a costly expansion of Obamacare’s Medicaid program for able-bodied adults, saying it was a “mistake” for Virginia to oppose Governor Terry McAuliffe’s plan to expand the Medicaid rolls under Obamacare.
If Alphin had his way, Virginia taxpayers would have been on the hook for spending billions more on Obamacare to fulfill Terry McAuliffe’s most costly campaign promise. If expanded, the additional Medicaid costs would have likely led to massive tax hikes in Virginia, further hurting jobs and economic growth.
Alphin is no stranger to fiscally irresponsible leadership. As chairman of Isle of Wight’s Board of Supervisors, Alphin repeatedly voted for higher taxes.
Under his leadership, real estate taxes have gone up over 30% in three years. If that weren’t bad enough, Alphin voted to raise the machinery & tools tax by over 500%, a punishing blow to business and jobs in a district where many residents are concerned with jobs leaving for nearby North Carolina.
In fact, his record on fiscal issues is so reckless that 15 leaders of his own party took the nearly unprecedented step of writing an open letter disavowing his candidacy, opining that, “Mr. Alphin has never seen a tax hike he did not like! With his constant tax-hike voting record, he is voting more like a Democrat than a Republican.”
Fortunately, taxpayers have a better choice in the race. Emily Brewer is a fiscal conservative who has signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written promise to Virginia taxpayers to oppose tax hikes. Unlike Rex Alphin, Brewer opposed Obamacare expansion and has taken a strong stand against tax hikes and big government. | <urn:uuid:30d24fcc-0369-4f49-9696-89eb68b709e7> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.atr.org/rex-alphin-supported-obamacare-s-medicaid-expansion-virginia/ | 2024-04-24T02:43:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.978276 | 392 |
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Agnes and Cat Jam Jar candles are a perfect gift for a friend or for yourself and will add a little extra comfort and cosiness to your home.
We have worked with the best artisan fragrances to craft 15 breathtaking high-quality scents. Each fragrance is truly unique and beautiful. Agnes and Cat Jam Candles are all vegan friendly and not tested on animals.
You can recycle all of the packaging too. The other great thing about this range: you can reuse the jar! Once your candle has burned out, clean it out and use it to store it your bits and bobs.
These candles come with their very own care instructions to help you get the most out of your candle from top to bottom. Please read the instructions carefully before using the candle.
You will get 50 hours of burning time out of these beautiful candles! They come by 6.
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Debt Purchase is buying performing and non-performing, secure and unsecured debts from a company. The price depends on the age and quality of the debt.
Why debt purchase?
When you have credits in the balance sheet and you have difficulty recovering them, one of the solutions is the transfer of the portfolio to a specialized company in exchange for a consideration calculated on the basis of the age and characteristics of the credit.
Axactor can help you with this, because the purchase of unsecured portfolios of mainly banking and financial nature is one of the company's main business units.
The advantages are different: immediate liquidity, resolution of issues related to credit management and savings in management costs.
In Axactor, we are convinced that the collection business has an important role in our society. We help people in a tough situation to get a better life, but most and foremost, we help hard working companies and financial institutions get paid.
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Axinn attorneys succeeded in obtaining a denial of a TRO motion that had sought an order to keep Axinn client Zydus from marketing its generic version of Abilify (aripiprazole). Abilify is a multi-billion dollar drug marketed by Otsuka, and Otsuka sought a ruling from the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey that the marketing of Zydus’ generic aripiprazole product would infringe Otsuka’s patent. The Axinn team included Chad Landmon, Jason Murata, and Brett Garrison. Additionally, the firm was joined by a number of other defendants in opposing Otsuka’s TRO motion.
Axinn Obtains Denial of a TRO Motion for Client Zydus
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Recommended for working pre -mama and postpartum moms! Baby & me after childbirth
Before and after childbirth, where the body shape changes drastically. During pregnancy, your physical condition tends to be unstable, and you need to pay attention to your baby's health, so you have to pay attention to what you wear. Recently, clothes for after childbirth, which are not only functional but also excellent in design, are also expanding their options. Check what kind of post -childbirth clothing refers to and what is different from normal clothes. We will also introduce post -childbirth post -childbirth clothing developed based on the voice of mom by Baby & Me, a hugging string brand.
What is the afterl birth postwear?
Maternity wear, which was once called pregnant women. It is a devised clothes so that you can spend your time in pregnancy, where your stomach is big and your physical condition is likely to change.
It starts to use from around 4-6 months when the stomach begins to stand out.
One -piece type was once the mainstream, so that the stomach was not tightened and it could easily respond to size changes. Recently, there are pants and denim, so it is rich in variety. The feature is that it uses high elastic fabric and can be adjusted to the size, and is designed to make it look natural even if the stomach approaches.
Thanks to the extensive options, you can enjoy the same style as before pregnancy, according to your taste.
It takes a little time to return to the original body after giving birth. In the meantime, it is the advantage of prenatal postporal clothing to be able to keep wearing while adjusting the size and size. One of the points is that it meets new needs after giving birth, such as breastfeeding. Use it well to spend a comfortable and stylish and stylish postpartum life.
What are the characteristics of post -childbirth clothing?
During pregnancy, it is important to choose clothes that can be worn comfortably even if your stomach gets bigger. Tightening your body can make you feel sick, and there is a danger of squeezing your stomach.
Maternity wear for prenatal childbirth is also devised that is not noticeable.
If it is not a dedicated clothes, it is easy for the fabric to be pulled and the silhouette will be collapsed as the fabric comes out, but if the maternity wear made in consideration of the changes in the body shape of the pregnant woman, it seems that it can be worn in a natural shape. It is safe because it is designed. I'm glad that not only can you spend comfortably and safely, but also take care of fashion.
Clothes with a type that can adjust the size and the clothes that cover your stomach with drape etc. can be worn for a long time from prenatal to postpartum because you do not choose a body type.
After childbirth, lactation clothes that have a nursing mouth or have a front opening button. As the name suggests, it is a breastfeeding mom clothes devised to make it easier to breastfeed.
What kind of clothes are the prenatal clothes created by the hugging brand?
BABY & ME is a brand of a hip sheet carrier, a kind of hug.
Through the product development and sales of hugs, listening to the real voices of moms, the reality that the body shape changes greatly, the reality of becoming unable to wear more and more clothes, and the number of people who continue to work after the discovery of pregnancy is increasing. There are no pants or shirts that can be worn in the work scene. Based on the trouble, we have developed clothing that can be worn for a long time, regardless of the change in the body type, and before childbirth and after childbirth.
Focusing on design and functionality, you can wear it for a long time, from a pregnant work scene to a postpartum outing scene.
Here are some recommended points for each bottoms, tops, mountain parka.
BABY & ME's Prominent Paternal Wear -Recommended Points for Bottoms
Bottoms have two types of pants.
Because there is plenty of room from the buttocks to the legs, it is difficult to get tough during pregnancy, and you can use it without choosing an office or formal scene.
The waist has a rubber on the back, and a snap button for size adjustment on the left and right on the front. With a snap button, you can expand 22 mm on each side 11cm at a time.
Before the stomach is noticeable, such as early pregnancy, if you stop the button inside, a feminine tack can be created in front of the waist, and even if the button is removed and the size is uploaded, the beautiful silhouette can be kept, so you can dress fashionably even after childbirth. It is a design.
A reminiscent belt with 12 holes at 3cm intervals is also included, so the size with the belt can be adjusted. It is also a nice point that the button for adjusting the size can be hidden with a belt.
Baker pants, which have a large pocket and thick silhouette, can be adjusted step by step in accordance with rubber with two holes and buttons in the inside side west.
It is one of the features that it is easy to move because it is a cool and cool and cool fabric, and has elasticity in four directions of vertical, horizontal naname. Because it is water -repellent, it is hard to get dirt, so you can wash it at home. There is no doubt that it will be useful when you go out with your baby after giving birth.
BABY & ME's Prominent and pre -childbirth clothing -Tops Mountain Parker Recommended Points
CORDURA Knit Combi Switching Shirt
A material that is hard to wrinkle is used, and it is a highly designed and designed shirt using knit material, emphasizing the ease of movement of mom from the upper back of the back to the cuffs, making it perfect for office casual.
The knit part uses a CORDURA knit that is resistant to wear, so you can use it everyday with confidence. It is also a nice point that you can wash it at home.
The cuffs are easy to roll sleeves because they are knit material, and are convenient for housework.
There is a tack on the chest, and it is a design that can be worn comfortably even if your chest and stomach grow in late pregnancy. It does not dub before or after giving birth, and natural drape creates an elegant and feminine atmosphere.
MINOTEC Mountain Parker with Ducker
Minotec ducker with Minotec ducker using a fiber and minotec developed with the technology inspired by the ancient rain gear "Mino" (Mino), the stuffiness due to sweat is released while preventing the wind and rain firmly, and the inside of the clothes is in the clothes. High -performance outerwear to keep comfortably.
A convenient item that can be worn lightly regardless of the season because it does not have heat.
It has a special water -repellent processing that rolls water like a ball, and does not have to worry about getting your clothes wet even if it rains. There is also a cover parts that cover the baby, so you can wrap the baby with a string and protect it from the rain.
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Fantastic wood console table with with trestle base and turned legs. This table finished in a dark stain and would be perfect in an entry. It could also be used as a game table or a perfect place to do a puzzle.
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I have a Barred Rock girl (Mayflower) who's about 2 1/2 and just started laying again after a couple month's hiatus. She laid a couple normal eggs, but over the last four days, she has laid eggs with a progressively deeper and deeper spiral groove from the top to the bottom. We see odd things here and there, but I'm worried that this could represent a problem for her. Could it be a mass or tumor near her oviduct that is pressing and causing the groove as the egg descends and spins?
Help/advice is appreciated!
The four pinkish-brown eggs along the bottom are Mayflower's, in order Left-Right of the day she laid them. The others are from Basia (Golden Polish) and Muffet (Ameraucana).
Closer-up on Mayflower's most recent eggs.
Better angle to see how "groovy" they are.
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Many of the factors squeezing margins on some types of thermal power generation are beyond the control of utility executives: the rise of renewables and distributed generation, low natural gas prices in North America, greater availability of coal in Europe and, in developed markets, a leveling off in demand due to greater energy efficiency. In some places, margins from power generation have declined by more than half over the past five years, leaving many coal plants in North America and combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plants in Europe unprofitable.
But some factors are within executives’ control, such as determining the right portfolio of power generation assets and keeping those plants running as efficiently as possible by reducing fixed and variable costs.
Getting the most out of a generation portfolio begins with stepping back and reviewing strategic goals for the larger organization, then examining performance targets and clarifying the role that power generation plays in hitting those targets. Vertically integrated companies should review their business model to decide whether power generation is still vital to their business and a source of differentiation from their competitors. Executives should consider not only the current value of a scaled and balanced thermal generation portfolio, but also its future value given potential market changes. They should also assess how this value compares with other models, such as generation from renewables or a pure retail model (see Figure 1).
The next critical step is reviewing the entire power generation portfolio to identify the least profitable plants. Executives can then evaluate strategic options for those plants while also identifying tactical levers to improve operational excellence, reduce costs and operate more efficiently across the portfolio. These reviews should consider different scenarios that could affect future profitability, such as changes in electricity demand and the cost of fuel.
These insights can inform decisions about which plants to close, mothball or convert. Executives can then put measures in place to reduce costs and boost efficiency at the remaining plants. One utility was able to raise margins and, over three years, bring the portfolio back to profitability by closing a single large plant (saving about 40% of operating costs), implementing a stringent cost-reduction program (cutting about 25% of operating expenses) and maximizing revenue from the rest of its portfolio (an uplift of 15%).
Assess the portfolio’s potential
A thorough evaluation of the potential within a power generation portfolio begins with a review of the current and future profitability of each plant (see Figure 2). These reviews should assess the operating expenses and profitability of each site, and consider any investments and capital expenses that may be necessary to keep the plant running.
Once executives have a clear picture of each plant’s profitability, they should consider different tactical measures to improve the portfolio’s performance. Three measures offer the greatest potential to raise profitability:
- Reduce external costs (fuel supply, vendors). One energy company reduced fuel supply costs by as much as 6% to 10% through a series of initiatives, including exploring alternative coal suppliers, consolidating purchases among its subsidiaries to gain greater volume discounts, renegotiating contracts and sourcing more directly. By renegotiating contracts with its subcontractors, like facilities maintenance companies, the energy company saved another 3% to 5% in expenses.
- Increase revenues. A utility can raise its revenues by 15% or more by increasing the flexibility of its assets and offering different types of ancillary services. For example, the utility can develop or extend its capabilities to deliver extra capacity when the grid demands it, in exchange for annual compensation.
- Reorganize to reduce operating costs. Centralizing functions can create significant cost savings, particularly for the core of the labor force, like production and maintenance. By centralizing its procurement and general and administrative functions while also improving the effectiveness of its logistics chain, one utility saved 20% on labor costs.
In addition to implementing these tactical measures, utilities should assess the future profitability of their power generation portfolio and the assets in it. They should calculate profitability under a range of scenarios and factors, including fluctuations in demand, wholesale prices and fuel costs, and also consider the effects of shifting to renewables and distributed generation.
Evaluate strategic options
Once executives have a clear understanding of the portfolio’s profitability potential, they can consider broader and more strategic options, including converting plants (for example, from a combined cycle to an open cycle or a cogeneration system) or mothballing or closing them. Because utilities need to consider the technical and regulatory constraints of closing plants, this process should include discussions with regulators to explore how plant closures could affect the region’s energy capacity. These conversations should include the possibility of obtaining support for unprofitable plants, such as annual compensation for maintaining sufficient reserve capacity to prevent the risk of blackouts.
Executives can then assess the economics of each scenario by applying four best practices:
- Calculate option values based on the asset’s life cycle. This requires evaluating future costs, revenues and capital expenditures like major maintenance overhauls.
- Calculate the return on investment for the entire portfolio rather than for each asset. These calculations must take into account the interdependency among plants in a portfolio: Closing one plant, for example, may increase the revenue from other plants —even less efficient plants—that might have to operate more often to meet the area’s energy and reliability requirements.
- Assess sensitivity to the evolution of market prices. Future market prices are a sensitive parameter in decisions about whether to close or mothball a plant. This step involves getting validation from teams throughout a company, especially trading and strategic planning teams.
- Assess all restructuring costs for each scenario. In addition to considering the onetime social costs of restructuring, utilities must take an exhaustive assessment of technical costs, including safety decommissioning, fees for terminating supplier contracts and disconnecting from the grid, and, in the case of mothballing, costs for dismantling or restarting a plant.
Utilities should then perform a detailed risk assessment on each of the potential options with a positive economic return, including technical, regulatory, social and legal risks. These assessments should consider revenue uncertainty as market conditions change and the possibility of disruption in the competitive market if other utilities change their portfolios.
Armed with these key recommendations, the senior executive team can make long-term strategic decisions about their power generation portfolio. These decisions will inform a comprehensive plan that includes a vision of the future portfolio, a detailed roadmap with milestones and a cross-functional governance structure that clarifies accountability.
When to review
While most utility executives continually scan the horizon as they consider their long-term strategic options, dramatic shifts or sustained trends can serve as a specific prompt for reviewing the power generation portfolio. Among the indicators that could spark a broad review:
- Significant and sustained changes in commodity costs, for example, the decrease in US natural gas costs
- Changes in regulation, including deregulation, new environmental rules and plans that favor renewables
- Changes in competition, either from other power generators or from other sources of power at the edge of the grid, which are changing the demand curve
- Ongoing systematic underperformance in revenues or profitability
These and other factors should lead executives to take a measure of their options and consider the range of appropriate actions designed to position their organizations for long-term sustainability and profitability in the power sector.
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A commonly discussed area in pregnant women, the pelvic floor is best described as a sling of muscles that support the pelvic organs. These muscles act much like a trampoline and when activated, they are able to assist with the passing of urine, faces, and wind at a time that is convenient for you. Strengthening these muscles is incredibly beneficial for pregnant women, especially due to the added pressure that pregnancy can have on the bladder.
However, due to the tricky location of these muscles, the pelvic floor can be quite difficult to activate, especially for people who do not have a strong understanding of the importance of such muscles. As well, these muscles can lose strength over time due to heavy lifting, constipation, multiple pregnancies and being overweight.
But how do I activate them?
The easiest way to train these muscles is to lie down or sit with the buttocks, thighs and abdominal muscles relaxed. Gently squeeze the ring of muscle around the back passage, as if trying to stop yourself from passing wind. Then relax. Try this 4-5 times, trying to isolate the muscles without clenching your buttocks.
When doing this, you should feel a small lift and squeeze. If you are struggling to perform the muscles, a specialized physiotherapist, such as our very own women's health specialist Clare, is a great way to start.
Ideally, the strongest pelvic muscles should be able to hold this stretch for ten sets of ten seconds. However, this is much harder than it sounds. For those struggling, sets of six seconds are also great.
A physiotherapist is able to help by showing you the correct way to activate these muscles and the best exercises to do so in accordance to any issues or concerns that you may have. Our team is well equipped with showing you the correct way to work these muscles so that you can do so correctly and accurately when at home. These exercises are a great way to create relief in pregnancy.
However, such exercise is also great for men as they can help strengthen any problems that may arise with weakened bladder or poor control over passing faces and wind.
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an alchemical puppet operetta
by Patrick Sims
Director, scenography and puppets Patrick Sims
Masks and puppets Joséphine Biereye
Costumes Camille Lamy
Set construction and mechanics Richard Penny and Nicolas Hubert
Sound creation and design Karine Dumont
Lighting creation Sophie Barraud and Jean Grison
Stage manager Florent Klein
The poetic power of ambergris
Ambergris is the story of Pinocchio in the belly of the whale.
Pinocchio is a classic story about transformation. Nowhere is this more evident than in the chapter where Pinocchio finds himself in the belly of the whale, a pivotal moment in which the puppet is confronted with his maker and his own essence. It is inside the belly of this great whale that the puppet begins his process of individuation before being spat out again into the world as a real boy.
Ambergris (æmbəʳgriːs) is formed from a secretion of the bile duct in the intestines of the sperm whale, and can be found floating on the sea or washed up on the coast. It is sometimes found in the abdomens of dead sperm whales. Because the beaks of giant squids have been discovered within lumps of ambergris, scientists have theorised that the substance is produced by the whale’s gastrointestinal tract to ease the passage of hard, sharp objects that it may have eaten. The sperm whale usually vomits these, but if one travels further down the gut, it will be covered in ambergris, which smells like nothing else on this earth.
A bizarre digestive by-product, ambergris is highly sought after by perfumers for its key ingredient that makes sophisticated scents linger on the skin. Ambergris has an ability to transform a perfume through some sort of synergy. It has fixative powers, helping the perfume, or any object scented by it, such as clothing, retain the scent for years. In a perfume, it’s not just the scent of the ambergris, it’s the ability of the ambergris to ‘anchor’ all of the other scents.
When this rare secretion produced only by sperm whales is expelled at sea, it floats on ocean currents for years, slowly transforming, before it sometimes washes ashore looking like a nondescript waxy pebble. Despite being one of the world’s most expensive substances (its value is nearly that of gold and has at times in history been triple), ambergris is also one of the world’s least known. It can appear almost anywhere but is found so rarely, it might as well appear nowhere.
Ambergris has a magical ability to bind disparate smells harmoniously. It is an odour that is inexplicable to anything else.
Ambergris tells the tale about the production of this rare substance through a blending together of great literary characters, all of whom have been swallowed by a whale.
Appearing in the tale are:
- Jonah, the biblical character who was swallowed by a whale for his disobedience, then spat out again thanks to his re-found faith.
- Pinocchio, who threw himself into the mouth of the whale in search of his maker, and upon being reunited with his father, brewed a sneezing powder and was also ejected from the beast.
- Captain Ahab who, in his obsessive hunt for Moby Dick, is taken under by the mythical monster, refusing to let go.
We find these three characters together in a kind of rub-a-dub-dub, three men in a tub, the prophet, the puppet, the pirate whale hunter. Fused together, floating on the sea in a lump of ambergris.
Ambergris is set inside a giant perfume laboratory. Behind the doors is a charlatan perfumer who is obsessed with finding the perfect lump of ambergris in order to complete his great olfactory masterpiece.
Ambergris charts the process of a base substance into its purest form; from excrement to gold, whilst following the psychological purification of our puppet hero.
Patrick Sims, director
Thu 25 January
Post-show talk (BSL-interpreted)
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Director, scenography and puppets
Patrick Sims grew up in a rural farming community in Vermont. He studied Cinema and Theatre Direction at Middlebury College before pursuing postgraduate studies at the Samuel Beckett School of Theatre at Trinity College Dublin. His thesis was titled ‘The Pataphysics of the Puppet; Alfred Jarry and the Inhuman Performer’. Since the early 2000s he has continued his performance research and practice blending particularly the use of masks, puppets and machines – often in wordless, sonically driven narratives. As a writer, director, composer, teacher, scenographer and puppet-maker, Patrick Sims heads the French company Les Antliaclastes, working extensively in theatre and puppet programmes, universities and festivals worldwide.
Set construction and mechanics
Richard Penny studied Theatre Design at Croydon College, and Dramatic Arts at Bretton Hall, University of Leeds. After working on festivals and creative projects in Portugal, he met Patrick Sims in Barcelona and started making puppet shows with him. He has continued to do so for nearly 20 years.
Sound creation and design
Karine Dumont is a French musician, composer and sound designer, working mostly for performing arts. She studied French literature, electroacoustic composition and sound technique. Her work focuses mainly on experimental music and dramaturgy of sound. She met Patrick Sims through Les Antliaclastes’ production of Waltz of the Hommelettes, and also performs in Ambergris and Batrachomyomachia.
Set construction and mechanics
Nicolas Hubert has primarily worked in the arts as a set and prop maker with a special interest in stage machinery since 2005. He studied fine art, theatre and literature before honing his craft with Theatre du Lamparo touring in a circus tent, making sets and props for scenographers including Goury and theatre companies such as Cie Grand Tigre (formally known as Cie Grand Théâtre). He met Les Antliaclastes in 2010, having viewed their beautiful show Hilum and has worked on many projects with them since. He is sometimes engaged for handmade projects and builds, which is always exciting!
Les Antliaclastes are a puppet theatre company based in Hérisson, France. The company is led by Patrick Sims, founder and former creative director of Buchinger’s Boot Marionettes. Les Antliaclastes use a unique blend of puppetry techniques and styles, masks, machines and original organic soundtracks. The company’s primarily wordless performance style moves fluidly through countless surprises and often violently contrasting images.
MimeLondon is a new curatorial project created by Helen Lannaghan and Joseph Seelig, directors of London International Mime Festival (LIMF), which ended in 2023 after five decades of award-winning success. MimeLondon will support occasional seasons of contemporary visual theatre, in collaboration with different partner venues.
For its first series in London, which runs from 12 January to 17 February 2024, the Barbican, the National Theatre, Sadler’s Wells and Shoreditch Town Hall are hosting eight productions new to London, the work of four overseas groups, and four UK-based companies co-commissioned by London International Mime Festival in its final year. A series of workshops organised in association with the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and Shoreditch Town Hall is taking place during the same period.
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Co-produced by TJP de Strasbourg / CDN – Mini Théâtre de Payerne and Festival Mondial des Théâtres de Marionnettes de Charleville.
Supported by the Institut français du Royaume-Uni.
Les Antliaclastes are supported by DRAC Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Conseil Départemental de L’Allier.
The original production of Ambergris opened in November 2018 at the TJP at CDN in Strasbourg and at Le Mini-Théâtre in Payerne; followed by performances in September 2019 at the Festival Mondial des Théâtres de Marionnettes in Charleville.
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Did you know that the average American spends about six hours per week cleaning their home? That’s almost a full workday! Cleaning your house is a chore and a necessity for a healthy and comfortable living environment. However, not all cleaning tasks are created equal. Depending on the area, the frequency, and the level of dirtiness, cleaning times and efficiency can vary significantly. This article will focus on the most critical area of your home: the bathroom. We will show you how to clean your bathroom quickly and easily by following practical tips and timeframes for each cleaning scenario. Whether you need quick daily maintenance, a thorough regular cleaning, or a deep cleaning makeover, we have you covered.
Cleaning the Bathroom
The bathroom is one of the most challenging to clean, as it is exposed to moisture, dirt, bacteria, and unpleasant odors. However, with a proper cleaning routine, you can keep your bathroom tidy and germ-free without spending too much time or effort.
Quick Daily Maintenance
One of the easiest ways to keep your bathroom clean and hygienic is to perform a quick daily maintenance routine. This will only take about 10 minutes and save you time and effort in the long run.
Here are some simple yet effective daily cleaning tasks for your bathroom:
- Wipe down the sink, faucet, mirror, and countertop with a microfiber cloth or a disinfectant wipe.
- Spray the shower or tub with a daily shower cleaner or vinegar and water solution, and rinse with water.
- Scrub the toilet bowl with a toilet brush and flush. Wipe the seat, lid, and handle with a disinfectant wipe.
- Empty the trash bin and replace the liner.
- Shake out the bath mat and hang it to dry.
- Replace the towels with fresh ones and put the dirty ones in the laundry basket.
Doing these daily tasks will prevent dirt buildup and bacteria growth in your bathroom, benefiting your health and well-being. However, more than daily maintenance is needed to keep your bathroom spotless. You also need to clean every week or every other week thoroughly.
Thorough Regular Cleaning
Here are some comprehensive tasks for a sparkling clean bathroom:
- Dust the light fixtures, vents, shelves, and other surfaces with a microfiber cloth or a duster.
- Spray the sink, faucet, countertop, shower or tub, tiles, grout, and glass doors with an all-purpose cleaner or a vinegar and water solution. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then scrub it with a sponge or a brush. Rinse with water and dry with a cloth.
- Pour baking soda and vinegar into the drain and let it fizz for 15 minutes. Flush with hot water to clear any clogs or odors.
- Spray the toilet bowl with toilet cleaner or bleach and let it sit for 10 minutes—Scrub with a toilet brush and flush. Wipe the seat, lid, handle, tank, and base with an all-purpose cleaner or disinfectant spray. Dry with a cloth.
- Clean the mirror with glass cleaner or vinegar and water solution. Wipe with a microfiber cloth or newspaper for a streak-free shine.
- Sweep or vacuum the floor to remove any dust or hair. Mop with hot water and floor cleaner or vinegar and water solution. Dry with a cloth or let it air dry.
- Replace any empty or expired products in your bathroom cabinet or drawers. Wipe down the shelves and containers with a damp cloth.
- Add finishing touches to your bathroom, such as fresh flowers, candles, or air fresheners.
Doing these regular tasks will eliminate stubborn stains and unpleasant odors in your bathroom, making it more inviting and relaxing.
Deep Cleaning Makeover
A deep cleaning makeover is an opportunity to delve into the nitty-gritty of your bathroom and make it look new. This will require about an hour and some extra tools and products.
Here are some expert tips for tackling tough spots and grime in your bathroom:
- Remove any mold or mildew from your shower curtain or liner by washing it in the washing machine with hot water, bleach, and detergent. Hang it to dry or replace it with a new one.
- Remove any hard water stains or soap scum from your shower head by soaking it in a plastic bag filled with vinegar and water for an hour. Rinse with water and wipe with a cloth.
- Remove rust stains from your sink, tub, or tiles by applying lemon juice and salt to the affected areas. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then scrub it with a sponge or a brush. Rinse with water and dry with a cloth.
- Remove hair or lint from your exhaust fan by turning it off and unscrewing the cover. Use a vacuum cleaner or a brush to clean the fan blades and the cover. Screw the cover back on and turn the fan on.
- Remove any dust or dirt from your window sills, blinds, or curtains by wiping them with a damp cloth or a vacuum cleaner attachment. Wash or replace your curtains if needed.
- Remove any stains or odors from your bath mat by washing it in the washing machine with hot water, vinegar, and detergent. Dry it in the dryer or hang it to dry.
- Remove any stains or smells from your towels by washing them in the washing machine with hot water, vinegar, and detergent. Add some baking soda to the rinse cycle for extra freshness. Dry them in the dryer or hang them to dry.
Optimizing Cleaning Efficiency
Cleaning your house can be daunting or time-consuming, especially if you have a busy schedule or a large space. However, you don’t have to do it all by yourself. You can use professional services, power tools, and eco-friendly products to help with cleaning tasks.
Here are some benefits and tips for using these resources:
Professional Cleaning Services
One of the best ways to optimize your cleaning efficiency is to outsource some or all your cleaning tasks to a professional cleaning service. Professional cleaners have the skills, experience, and equipment to clean your house fast and easily.
Here are some advantages of hiring a professional cleaning service:
- You can save time and energy by letting the experts handle the dirty work. You can use that time to do other things you enjoy or need to do.
- You can customize your cleaning plan according to your needs and preferences. You can choose the frequency, the duration, the areas, and the level of cleaning you want.
- You can enjoy a cleaner, healthier, and happier home without lifting a finger. Professional cleaners will use high-quality products and techniques to ensure your home is spotless and germ-free.
Power Tools and Eco-friendly Products
Another way to optimize your cleaning efficiency is to use modern tools and equipment to make cleaning easier and faster. You can also use environmentally conscious choices to make your cleaning greener and healthier.
Here are some examples of power tools and eco-friendly products that you can use for your cleaning tasks:
- A cordless vacuum cleaner that can reach any corner or surface without tangling or plugging. It can also suck up dust, dirt, hair, or crumbs with ease.
- A steam mop that can sanitize and deodorize any hard floor without using any chemicals or detergents. Hot water and steam can also remove stains, grease, or grime.
- A robotic vacuum cleaner that can clean your floor automatically without any supervision. It can also navigate around obstacles, avoid stairs, and return to its charging base when done.
- A microfiber cloth that can clean any surface without scratching or leaving lint. Its tiny fibers can also trap dust, dirt, bacteria, or allergens.
- A vinegar and water solution that can clean almost anything without harming the environment or your health. It can also disinfect, deodorize, or remove stains with its acidity.
- A baking soda that can clean almost anything without harming the environment or your health. It can also absorb odors, moisture, or grease with its alkalinity.
Cleaning your house doesn’t have to be a daunting or time-consuming task. Following these tips and timeframes for bathroom and bedroom cleaning, you can achieve a cleaner, healthier, and happier home in no time.
You can also optimize cleaning efficiency using professional services, power tools, and eco-friendly products.
Some frequently asked questions about how to clean a bathroom are:
You should clean your bathroom at least once a week to keep it sanitary and fresh. However, you may need to clean it more often if you have a large family, pets, or guests.
The best products for cleaning a bathroom are those designed for the specific surfaces and fixtures in your bathroom, such as tile, glass, porcelain, chrome, etc. For some tasks, you can also use natural products like vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice.
To get rid of soap scum and hard water stains in your shower, you can use a mixture of vinegar and dish soap in a spray bottle. Spray the solution on the affected areas and let it sit for 15 minutes. Then scrub with a sponge or brush and rinse well.
You can use a toilet cleaner that contains bleach or another disinfectant to clean and disinfect your toilet. Pour the cleaner around the bowl’s rim and let it sit for 10 minutes. Then scrub with a toilet brush and flush. You can also use disinfectant wipes to wipe down the seat, lid, handle, and tank.
You can use a glass cleaner or vinegar in a spray bottle to clean your bathroom mirror and windows. Spray the solution on the glass and wipe it with a microfiber cloth or paper towel. You can also use newspaper to polish the glass and prevent streaks.
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One If By Land, Two If By Sea
2023 marks the 300th anniversary of the Old North Church built in 1723 where lanterns were famously hung to warn the colonial patriots of the imminent arrival of the British in 1775. This year also marks the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party in 1773.
The Revere Family & Battery Wharf
Battery Wharf was built in 1646 to defend the mouth of the Charles River through the tactical use of artillery and fortifications. It remained a critical defense position through the American Revolutionary War, after which it passed through many owners and construction projects. In 1831 Joseph Warren Revere, a son of Paul Revere, acquired all rights to Battery Wharf. By 1852, Revere had then expanded the wharf and an adjacent property, creating the North Battery and Battery Wharf.
In 2001 the crumbling wharf was revitalized with the construction of Battery Wharf Hotel Boston Waterfront. In addition to 150 luxury rooms and suites with all the amenities one would expect from a boutique hotel, the rehabilitation of the wharf also bridged an existing gap in the Boston Harborwalk.
Celebrating the American Revolution
Patriots Day, April 18, is celebrated on the third Monday in April, and commemorates the sacrifices of Paul Revere and his compatriots in the fight for American independence. The Boston Marathon is run on Patriots Day. Other states that celebrate Patriots Day are Connecticut, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Maine, and informally, Florida.
The events leading up to the ”Shot Heard Round The World” have immortalized Paul Revere, thanks in part to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s retelling of the story in “Paul Revere’s Ride.” In reality, Revere was only one of several American rebels to undertake such a ride. People of a certain age may know the story through Saturday morning cartoons.
More than just a midnight rider
One of 12 children, Revere was born in 1735 to a French immigrant and his wife, whose family was well-established in Boston. He learned the silversmith trade from his father and took over the business after the elder Revere passed on.
Revere was a political activist and dissident during British colonial rule. Crushing taxation led the local economy to falter, leading to sometimes violent rebellions. Although he didn’t actively participate in earlier rebel activities like the Boston Tea Party, he was closely associated with those who were: the Sons of Liberty. Revere is known to have visited the Green Dragon Tavern where the Sons of Liberty, including John Hancock and Samuel Adams, plotted and conspired against King George.
In 1770 he purchased the house at 19 North Square for his growing family. Built in 1680 on the former site of a church parsonage occupied by two generations of the Mather family, the original structure was destroyed by the Great Fire of 1676. Even as Revere was becoming a legend in American history, he lived upon already-historic ground.
An industrialist, innovator, and entrepreneur, Paul Revere’s accomplishments reached well beyond his role as an equestrian: he was an engraver, performed military service before and after the Revolutionary War, and rode as an express courier to New York and Philadelphia to report on Boston’s political unrest. He learned dentistry and was able to identify the body of his friend Dr. Joseph Warren by a false tooth he had implanted some time earlier.
An economic recession set in after the war prompting Revere to expand his business ventures into iron and copperwork. His mill was the first in North America to manufacture thin sheets of copper. His foundries fabricated cannons as well as common household and industrial items.
“Paul Revere also produced many of the copper, brass, and composition metal fittings for …“Old Ironsides”... Revere’s copper mill also supplied the copper sheets when USS Constitution was re-coppered for the first time in 1803. Beginning in 1807, the Revere mill began supplying heavy copper sheets used by Robert Fulton of New York City for the boilers in many of his steamboats.”
In 1792 Revere began forging bells in his North End foundry where he produced nearly 400 bells. One of his largest still rings in the North End’s Kings Chapel, at the the corner of Lynn and Foster Streets. His bells were widely used, including one gifted to a Singapore church by Revere’s daughter, whose husband was the first American Consul to Singapore.
Revere died at the age of 83 in 1818 and is interred at the Granary Burying Ground in Boston.
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The U.S. federal government published a December deficit of $129 billion, up 52% from the previous year.
The private sector recession is clear as expenses continue to rise while tax receipts decline. If we look at the period between October and December 2023, the deficit ballooned to a staggering $510 billion.
You may remember that the Biden administration expected a significant deficit reduction from its tax increases and the expected benefits of its Inflation Reduction Act.
What Americans got was a massive deficit and persistent inflation. According to Moody’s chief economist, Mark Zendi, the entire disinflation process seen in the past years comes from exogenous factors such as “fading fallout from the global pandemic on global supply chains and labor markets, and the Russian War in Ukraine and the impact on oil, food, and other commodity prices.” The complete disinflation trend follows the slump in money supply (M2), but the Consumer Price Index (CPI) should have fallen faster if deficit spending, which means more consumption of newly created currency, would have been under control. December was disappointing and higher than it should have been.
The United States annual CPI (+3.4%) came above estimates, proving that the recent bounce in money supply and rising deficit spending continue to erode the purchasing power of the currency and that the base effect generated too much optimism in the past two prints. Most prices rose in December, and only four items fell. In fact, despite a large decline in energy prices, annual services (+5.3%), shelter (+6.2%), and transportation services (+9.7%) continue to show the extent of the inflation problem.
The massive deficit means more taxes, more inflation, and lower growth in the future.
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) expects an unsustainable path that still leaves a 5.0% deficit by 2027, growing every year to reach a massive 10.0% of GDP in 2053 due to a much faster growth in spending than in revenues. The enormous increase in debt will also lead to extremely poor growth, with real GDP rising much slower throughout the 2023–2053 period than it has, on average, “over the past 30 years.”
Deficits are not a tool for growth; they are tools for stagnation.
Deficits mean that the currency’s purchasing power will continue to vanish with money printing and that the real disposable income of Americans will be demolished with a combination of higher taxes and a weaker real value of their wages and deposit savings.
We must remember that, in Biden’s administration’s own estimates, the accumulated deficit will reach $14 trillion in the period to 2032.
This unsustainable level of fiscal irresponsibility will also lead to more massive money printing. The Federal Reserve will have to lead with larger federal fiscal imbalances than seen in crisis times, even considering estimates that assume no recession or crisis. So, if a crisis hits, the situation will simply explode.
Considering all these elements, it is not difficult to think of a Fed balance sheet that rockets from an already elevated 29% of GDP to fifty percent, and it will still be lower than the ECB’s balance sheet!
Readers may think that monetization of debt will be an uncomfortable but necessary measure to reduce indebtedness. However, we should have learned by now that Federal Reserve monetization only makes governments more fiscally imprudent. Public debt continues to reach new record highs both in periods of monetary expansion and in periods of alleged contraction.
2023 proved that central banks’ policy was only restrictive in name, as net liquidity injections and anti-fragmentation programs continued. Policy was restrictive for the private sector, especially small and medium enterprises, and families, not for governments.
2024 will be even worse because the government will not count on rising receipts and a doped economic recovery. Therefore, deficits are likely to surprise negatively again, which means more taxes and lower potential growth disguised with a new set of liquidity injections.
What does this mean for savers? Your US dollars will be worth less, real wages will continue to show poor growth, and, after tax, disposable income will decline. The only way to protect yourself is to find alternative real reserves of value, from gold to bitcoin, which will offset the monetary destruction that is about to accelerate.
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- Wirelessly control and dim heaters in increments of 1%
- 7 channel remote allows you control from up to 100 feet away
- Turns heaters on or off remotely
- Can be used with electric heaters
- Controls heat output efficiently to extend the life of your heater
Bromic Heating leads the market in supplying your outdoor patio with patio heating accessories that extend and enhance the life of your patio heater. The Bromic wireless controller can, with the included 7 channel remote, regulate multiple heaters in unison, with the quick-dimming control operating over a percentage gradient of 0 - 100%. Quickly and easily reduce heat output, and extend the life of your heater. The Dimmer Controller can be used with the Tungsten Electric and the Platinum Electric Collections. For the Eclipse Collection, please refer to our Eclipse Dimmer Controller. Two heaters can be controlled if they do not exceed 6800W (two 3400 Platinum Electric or two 3000W Tungsten Electric heaters). Please also note, that if two heaters are connected to a single dimmer controller, they cannot be controlled independently. To control individual heaters independently, two separate controllers will need to be installed.
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Back to TopQuestion: Can I control 4 2000 watt heaters on one remote Was This Helpful? Answer: Hi Vincent. The Bromic Dimmer Controller can handle up to 6000 watts over 2 elements. For 4 2000-watt single element heaters would require 2 controllers. However, each controller includes a credit card sized remote that can be used to control up to 7 controllers. Asked by vincent catanzaroAnswered by Wesley |
Question: Heaters are already wired to a switch location. Can this controller be wired at the switch location on the wall? Was This Helpful? Answer: Hi MJB. The Bromic controllers are best if installed in a remote location for safety. They control Bromic heaters through their included remote control. Asked by MJBAnswered by Wesley |
Question: Can the dimmer controller be installed away from the heater itself? Say 15-20 ft away? Was This Helpful? Answer: Hello! Yes, the controller can be installed away from the heater itself. You can even hook up multiple heaters to it! However, this product must be installed by a qualified and licensed person. Asked by VictorAnswered by Kaylin |
Question: Is this only for electric or can be used w Bromic Platinum Smart Heat 500? Was This Helpful? Answer: Hi David, this dimmer controller is for use with electric heaters only. Asked by DavidAnswered by Ryan |
Question: Hi - I'm going to be installing 4 of the Bromic 2300W electric heaters. How many units can one dimmer control? Was This Helpful? Answer: Hi Tom. This controller can support up to 2 heaters at that wattage. Asked by TomAnswered by Joey, BBQGuys Expert |
Question: Can this controller be used with the Infratech WD-6000 heater? Was This Helpful? Answer: Hi John! No, this is for Bromic electric heaters. Asked by JohnAnswered by Tiffany |
Question: Can this control two heater independently? I.E. If you have two heaters connected to this can you turn only one of the heaters on with the remote -while leaving the other off/ Can you control the level of heat output for each heater independently -one heater at 50% and another at 100% -at the same time? Was This Helpful? Answer: Hi Dan,
This wireless dimming controller, model BH3130011-1, allows you to control the output power for up to two heaters simultaneously, it does not allow for control of output levels independently.
The wireless on/off controller, model BH3130010, does allow you to turn two individual heaters on and off independently of one another, but it does not allow for incremental output level settings.
Bromic does not appear to offer an all-in-one controller unit that provides both functions at this time, but it would be possible to control output levels independently if you were to set up each heater with its own dimming controller and connect them to the Bromic 42-channel wireless remote, model BH3130012. The 42-channel wireless remote can be programmed with up to six individual "zones" that can be independently adjusted. Asked by DanAnswered by Ryan |
Question: Can I control 2 4000w heaters with this or only one? Was This Helpful? Answer: Hi Jay, this can be used to control 2 3400 W heaters, or 1 6800 W one. Asked by JayAnswered by Rosa |
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At that time, Cerner co-founder Cliff Illig, who has served as interim CEO and chairman of the board since Mr. Patteron's July 2017 passing, will resume his role as vice chairman of the board.
Mr. Shafer previously served as CEO of Philips North America, a company he had been with for 12 years in various roles. He also has senior leadership experience at companies like GE Medical Systems, Hill-Rom Company and Hewlett-Packard.
"For decades, Cerner has built its reputation on meaningful innovation and driving client value," Mr. Shafer said in a press release. "This company's history of remarkable, sustained growth is testament to a strong leadership culture, and I'm excited to celebrate many new milestones with Cerner associates around the world."
Mr. Illig, who founded the EHR giant with Mr. Patterson in 1979, expressed confidence that Mr. Shafer will guide the company in the right direction.
"Brent is a proven chief executive who has helped lead the growth and strategies of a complex, multinational organization over a number of years," Mr. Illig said. "The addition of Brent to our leadership team positions Cerner well for our next era of growth."
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Ifill quells no qualms by being defensive
I'm particularly proud of this sentence in my latest guest-post on HughHewitt.com: "They won't be black dollars, or white dollars, but green dollars."
[Copied here for archival purposes on November 5, 2008, from the post linked above at HughHewitt.com.]
(Guest Post by Bill Dyer a/k/a Beldar)
When accused of an ethical failure, almost anyone's first reaction is to take umbrage.
A true professional's first reaction, however, should be to shut his or her mouth for a while and ponder whether one's judgment has already been compromised — before going into self-defense mode or, worse, counterattack mode.
I'll stand by what I wrote this morning, in which (like John McCain) I expressed some confidence in her professionalism and noted her fairness during the 2004 vice presidential debate. But I'm not at all encouraged by Gwen Ifill's initial reaction, as quoted by the Associated Press, to questions about whether she can be impartial in tomorrow night's vice presidential debate:
"I've got a pretty long track record covering politics and news, so I'm not particularly worried that one-day blog chatter is going to destroy my reputation," Ifill said. "The proof is in the pudding. They can watch the debate tomorrow night and make their own decisions about whether or not I've done my job." ...
In its online description of the book, Doubleday says that Ifill "surveys the American political landscape, shedding new light on the impact of Barack Obama's stunning presidential campaign and introducing the emerging young African American politicians forging a bold new path to political power." ...
Ifill said Obama's story, which she has yet to write, is only a small part of the book, which discusses how politics in the black community have changed since the civil rights era. Among those subjects is Colin Powell, secretary of state in the Bush administration.
The host of PBS'"Washington Week" and senior correspondent on "The NewsHour" said she did not tell the Commission on Presidential Debates about the book. The commission had no immediate comment when contacted by The Associated Press. A spokeswoman for John McCain's campaign did not immediately return phone and e-mail messages. [But see the update at the foot of my original post below, quoting McCain as as saying he trusts in Ifill's professionalism. — Beldar]
She said it was the publisher, not herself, who set the Inauguration Day release date. It will be released then whether Obama wins or loses.
Although Malkin raised the topic of Ifill's impartiality the day before the debate, the PBS journalist said that Time magazine noted she was writing a book in August, and that it has been available for pre-sale on Amazon.com. The book also is mentioned in a Sept. 4 interview she gave the Washington Post.
Ifill questions why people assume that her book will be favorable toward Obama.
"Do you think they made the same assumptions about Lou Cannon (who is white) when he wrote his book about Reagan?" said Ifill, who is black. Asked if there were racial motives at play, she said, "I don't know what it is. I find it curious."
There are several problems with this.
First, the fact that Ms. Ifill hasn't written the portion of the book on Obama yet doesn't excuse anything. In fact, it leaves her free now to tailor the book knowing of the furor over her earlier non-disclosure to the campaigns and Commisson.
Second, the "nobody caught me until now" excuse is ridiculous and offensive. As a professional journalist, she is responsible for patrolling her own ethics. Ms. Ifill ought to have disclosed the plans for the book to the Commission and to both campaigns. Now, even with both campaigns consenting to her going forward, she still owes a duty to the public to re-disclose her personal financial stake in the election at the beginning of the debate.
Finally, it doesn't matter whether she ends up being critical or favorable in what she eventually writes about Obama. The title of the book has the phrase "Age of Obama" in it! For pete's sake, how many bestsellers have we seen with the phrase "the Age of Kerry" or "the Age of Dole" or "the Age of Dukakis" in them? I guarantee you that I am not an Obama supporter, but I bought a copy of each of his two books — despite the fact that that would put a few more coins in his pockets — because I sometimes read stuff about, and sometimes even written by, people I distrust, dislike, or even despise. Moreover, there's also no doubt that moderating this debate will raise Ifill's own general public profile — with tens of millions watching this debate, a large multiple of the audiences she gets on the PBS NewsHour or PBS' Washington Week.
No one can seriously doubt that if Obama wins, she'll sell more copies of this book — based on its title alone — which, in turn, will put anything from a few more dollars to a several tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars directly into her own pocket. They won't be black dollars, or white dollars, but green dollars. Yet she finds it "curious" and jumps to racism as a possible explanation for people's concerns? For her to pretend she doesn't understand the nature of the conflict and the potential for bias here smacks, at best, of self-deception. Self-deception can lead to plain old deception.
I won't say that journalistic ethics require it, but a well developed sense of decency requires that Ms. Ifill now add to her disclosure at the debate a public apology to those who've raised concerns about it. She has no one but herself to blame for this.
Other weblog posts, if any, whose authors have linked to Ifill quells no qualms by being defensive and sent a trackback ping are listed here:
(1) A.W. made the following comment | Oct 2, 2008 10:04:38 AM | Permalink
You know, somewhere I heard a point which i find actually pretty convincing. Ifill is now the single best chance Palin has for a fair debate. Most of the media is in the tank for Obama, but this one has actually be revealed to have more or less, placed a bet on his success. It is so spectacularly unethical, that she might actually feel the need to be extra fair as a result. Where by comparison, the other journalists would feel their biases were better hidden, allowing them to go hog-wild.
Anyway, let's hope that is true.
You're certainly correct. Ifill hasn't shown deliberate bias before, as far as I've observed, but her defensive response is a bad indicator. So is her reaction after Palin's convention speech, which was on the order of: "But she's a hockey mom; she said so herself!"
I'd also feel a little better about her if she knew the correct adage. It's not "The proof is in the pudding." Try--The proof of the pudding is in the eating. What's next, A stitch in time saves?
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It's my pleasure to announce Ms. Balakintiewshisha as the Belesiri Star perFarmer of March 2023! Her introduction is below in her own words.
"I am Balakyntiewshisha, a PhD student from Meghalaya.
For a very long time i was interested in hydroponics farming but haven't got a chance to go for a training course. Last year, during the lockdown period I came across Belesiri and it's a good chance for me as it is an online course.
A few months after the course, along with my friends we started a small scale farming by planting different species of chillies, capsicums and tomatoes. We have just harvested with our first batch and hope we can continue for a bigger scale in the next few months.
All thanks to Guruprasad Sir for his guidance."
We wish her all the best for her future ventures on behalf of Belesiri Balaga!
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1 Corinthians 15:29-41
Otherwise, what will those people do who receive baptism on behalf of the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized on their behalf?
And why are we putting ourselves in danger every hour? I die every day! That is as certain, brothers and sisters, as my boasting of you—a boast that I make in Christ Jesus our Lord. If with merely human hopes I fought with wild animals at Ephesus, what would I have gained by it? If the dead are not raised,
“Let us eat and drink,
for tomorrow we die.”
Do not be deceived:
“Bad company ruins good morals.”
Come to a sober and right mind, and sin no more; for some people have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.
The Resurrection Body
But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?” Fool! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. And as for what you sow, you do not sow the body that is to be, but a bare seed, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. But God gives it a body as he has chosen, and to each kind of seed its own body. Not all flesh is alike, but there is one flesh for human beings, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish. There are both heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, but the glory of the heavenly is one thing, and that of the earthly is another. There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; indeed, star differs from star in glory. | <urn:uuid:d0dc2cbb-d583-42fe-bf6a-8745b463e5ac> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/christianity/bible-verse/1-corinthians/15/bible-32608.aspx | 2024-04-24T02:30:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.968386 | 360 |
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All too often, our attorneys hear from victims of trucking accidents that were caused by negligent or aggressive drivers. There is no excuse for aggressive driving, especially by trained professionals who should understand the serious risks and deadly consequences.
Nonetheless, some of the common causes of negligent or aggressive driving crashes we see among commercial drivers include:
- Tailgating or following too closely
- Speeding or driving too fast for conditions
- Changing lanes suddenly and without signaling
- Cutting off other drivers
- Failing to slow down or brake properly
- Running red lights or stop signs and failing to yield
- Using drugs, or stimulants, to stay awake, which can cause aggressive behavior
- Swerving from lane to lane
- Frustration due to unfamiliarity with local roads
- Cargo shifts due to aggressive maneuvering
- Frustration at traffic congestion
- Failing to slow down in a construction zone
- Road rage actions aimed at intimidating or scaring other drivers
- Irritation due to conversations on the cell phone or with passengers
A reckless truck driver can cause a catastrophic accident and leave a trail of victims in his wake. These drivers and the trucking companies that employ them need to be held responsible for their aggressive actions. Call or contact our NYC truck accident law firm online now to talk about what types of compensation you may be entitled to receive after a serious semi-truck accident.
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Unfortunately, after any type of motor vehicle accident, crucial evidence can quickly be cleaned up, lost or destroyed. It is important that you take immediate action to hire a skilled truck accident attorney who can preserve the evidence to support your claim for compensation.
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- Information from the truck’s “black box,” or electronic data recorder (EDR)
- Statements from any witnesses to the crash
- Hours of Service (HOS) logs for the truck driver
- The trucker’s cellphone records
- Photos from the scene of the wreck, including pictures of the vehicles and any relevant road conditions, as well as photos of your injuries
- Any available surveillance video from traffic cameras or businesses along the crash route
- Dash cam footage
- Safety records for every company that has been involved in that truck’s operation
- An analysis from an accident reconstruction expert who has inspected the crash scene
In addition to gathering evidence to build a strong case against the liable party(s), we will also thoroughly document the extent of your injuries and how they are affecting you. Oftentimes, our legal team will consult with medical specialists, economists, and life care planners to estimate how an injury will affect a truck accident victim over the course of his or her lifetime.
Our goal in gathering all this evidence is to craft a comprehensive, well-supported claim for maximum compensation. Our team will pursue payment for your past and future medical bills, lost wages and diminished earning capacity, property damage, and the pain and suffering you have endured.
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Berglund Construction’s University of Chicago Physics Research Center project was awarded a Higher Education/Research and Safety Award of Merit by the Engineering News-Record. The magazine provides engineering and construction news, analysis, commentary and data.
The Physics Research Center renovation and expansion allowed the University of Chicago to co-locate physicists and theorists within a scientific and educational environment. A careful balance of private offices, lab space and collaboration areas provide a welcome atmosphere for The University of Chicago's important research and learning. Berglund provided both preconstruction and construction services for this project.
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Powerful Senator Joseph Paine (Rains) ensures the appointment of young Jefferson Smith (Stewart) as interim junior Senator of his state, on the basis that he will be too green to ruffle the cozy Washington establishment. Paine then assigns female D.C. operative Clarissa Saunders to be Smith's handler. Initially stunned by her charge's sheer idealism and can-do attitude, she finds it harder than expected to control the freshman Senator. When one of Smith's first initiatives threatens a lucrative project championed by Paine, the embattled young man gets a first, bitter taste of cutthroat politics. Still, he won't back down.
Frank Capra's potent morality tale remains one of actor Stewart's finest moments. (Indeed, when he won the Oscar the following year for "The Philadelphia Story," Stewart considered the award delayed compensation for "Smith.") Stellar support comes from Arthur as the conflicted Clarissa, Rains (superb as the ruthless Paine), not to mention recurring Capra players Edward Arnold and Thomas Mitchell. (Trivia Note: Mitchell actually appeared in five Oscar-nominated pictures that year!) Over 75 years after its release, "Mr. Smith" remains one of our finest political dramas. Don't miss that classic filibuster scene! | <urn:uuid:196bdbd9-6002-44c6-87dd-9e122e57e2da> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.bestmoviesbyfarr.com/movies/mr.-smith-goes-to-washington/1939 | 2024-04-24T03:13:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.93386 | 256 |
Do you want to add a glamorous, simple yet elegant look to your home interiors? If so, then you must check out the indoor plants as they are the one that holds the aesthetic appeal and can turn any boring or dull space into a vibrant one. So you can check out the premium range of indoor plants and add a sprawling look to your home interiors with help of muraledesign.com.
Indoor Plants Intake All the Unwanted Carbon Dioxide Present In Your Environment
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Send A Great Gift To Your Loved On A Splendid Occasion
It would be best if you made sure to set the correct temperature of your place to ensure that your plants survive in a great environment and won’t die. There are many indoor plants in the online market like the snake plant, jade plant, aloe vera plant, Syngonium plant, cactus plant, bonsai tree, and lots more, so you can select the one for yourself. There is no much hassle while placing your order online. All you need to do is visit the online platform, select the indoor plant you want to buy for yourself, and place its order right away.
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Select The Best Planter That Would Grace Up Your Home Spaces
You do not leave the comfort of your house to buy the best quality of planters as you can do it by just sitting in your comfort area. The colorful sight of green planters can make anyone happy to buy it as per his preferences and budget. On seeing the greenery of your home, you would love to spend more and more time with them.
Give This As A Gift To Your Dear Ones On Their Special Occasion
Is your friend stepping into a new world of motherhood? Does your sister get promoted at her office? Has your brother bought a new home? Then you might be thinking of what to give them that would make them delightful and fill each moment with great happiness. Well, you do not have to think much as you can make them happy by buying a lovely indoor plant for them. You will get a huge range of vibrant succulents like aloe vera, cactus, and lots more that can survive for years with just a little maintenance. So you can simply buy indoor plants online and select the best plant as per your choice.
Add A Tint Of Greenery To Your Interior Spaces
Do you want to captivate the senses of the visitor who pays a visit to your place? Or do you want to breathe life into your dull, boring, and lifeless interiors? If so, then you must check out for the indoor planters. They are sculptural and organic. Besides that, it can make anyone happy and reduce their anxiety levels. Each plant has its aesthetic appeal, and it can make anyone happy with its mere look. It even absorbs harmful pollutants present in the environment to give you refreshing air and rejuvenate your senses. Please don’t waste this precious moment and buy your planter right away to enjoy its pleasing look. Indoor plants help to improve the air we breathe and the environment.
Indoor planters have become a significant part of our home decor as we all love to buy them and add them to our interior places. It can easily transform the look of a dull and boring place and make it more intriguing and worth watching. For buying these lovely planters, you do not have to leave your comfort zone as they will straightaway reach your doorstep by following simple steps. The wide range of indoor plants will surely confuse you as to which one to pick and which one to drop. | <urn:uuid:1cfdddfc-1f6d-4e71-8619-037c8b9863a5> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.bestultrawide.com/give-a-magnificent-look-to-your-home-interiors/ | 2024-04-24T03:42:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.956772 | 944 |
NFL Free Pick
The Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Cleveland Browns Sunday in week 1 NFL action as both teams look to improve off disappointing seasons. The Steelers are -6.5 point home favorites at 5dimes.com and GtBets, up from an opener of -5 with a total of 41.5.
The Steelers disappointing season last year was the result of a lousy start. They dug a hole for themselves early on that they were simply unable to get out of. They started the year 0-4 and were 2-6 at the half way point. But they didn’t go down without a fight, going on a 6-2 run the 2nd half of the season capped off with a 20-7 win over these Cleveland Browns.
The Browns continued their losing ways in 2013 going 4-12. Fairly predictable as the Browns have been either 4-12 or 5-11 every year since 2007 which was their last winning season. Their last winning season prior to that was 2002 and prior to that was 1994! Three winning seasons in 20 years. OUch!
For the Browns, let the chaos begin! I say that because I think Johnny Manziel is going to be nothing but a distraction until the Browns hand him the ball as their starting QB, a role he looks like he won’t be ready for, for some time. All of this talk about putting in a “Manziel Package”, a la Tim Tebow, would likely be a huge mistake. Every over thrown receiver by Hoyer, every interception, every three and out and you’ll here the Cleveland faithful call out for Johnny Football.
To win in the NFL, it all starts with the QB. A successful orGAnization has to have a leader on the field in their starting QB. The Steelers have theirs and he’s one of the best to play the Game in recent years. Until the Browns find theirs, the mediocrity will continue and until the Browns find theirs, we’re siding with the Steelers. Steelers -6.5 | <urn:uuid:33851ea5-6752-41e0-81d9-2bd23b34a5ff> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.bettorsworld.com/nfl/2014/browns-steelers-NFL-pick/ | 2024-04-24T02:34:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.976535 | 426 |
Coke Brands Post Strong Gains. Market Leader Lacroix Underperforms
November 17, 2021
US sparkling water category growth at retail has remained strong through the first three quarters of this year despite lapping strong pandemic-related growth last year. Dollar sales were up +9.5% on volume and pricing growth of almost...
Niagara Executive Anticipates ‘Relentless’ Cost Pressure Through 2022
November 17, 2021
Retail pricing has remained elevated this year for non-carbonated beverage categories tracked by BD. During the first nine-months of this year, all categories in the table on page 3 outpaced 2020 pricing at retail. This year’s pricing gains have been..
2023 Could Be Pivotal Year for Industry as Disruption Shakes Out
November 2, 2021
Carbonated soft drink (CSD) pricing at US retail has reached a level this year not seen in at least the past decade as consumer demand has soared, product supply shortages persist, and costs for inputs such as transportation and ...
Merged Unit Retains Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling Name. Bill O’Brien to Helm
October 30, 2021
Reyes Holdings will merge Illinois-based Great Lakes Coca-Cola Bottling and California-based Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling into a single operating unit starting Jan. 1, BD has learned from multiple sources. Reyes Coca-Cola CEO Bill O’Brien will helm the combined unit as CEO and the entity will ...
Q&A With Chair and CEO Paddy Spence, and President Amy Taylor
September 24, 2021
In July, stevia-sweetened soda maker Zevia PBC began trading on the New York Stock Exchange following an initial public offering that will give the company capital to expand within the grocery channel, add immediate consumption by way of the ...
At Chicago Jewel Osco, Coke, Pepsi 12-packs 21% Higher than in 2017
September 16, 2021
BD reviewed supermarket weekly discount ads at select stores scattered around the country to identify promotional pricing for carbonated soft drinks and other beverages during the Labor Day holiday. The circulars included holiday weekend, Sept. 3-6. In most cases, carbonated soft drink pricing was ...
Say Retail Sales Remain Elevated. Detecting Some Renewed Stock Up. Report Lost Sales.
September 1, 2021
Hope of a post-pandemic return to normal this year in the US has given way to continued uncertainty as COVID-19 vaccination rates vary widely by state, the Delta variant spreads, and workers delay getting back to the office or resuming employment. At the same time, vaccinated consumers are pushing forward in many parts of the country as they frequent restaurants, travel, and get back to something approaching business as usual. For beverage bottlers within the Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Keurig Dr Pepper systems, the state of business is a... | <urn:uuid:2201391a-152b-41dd-893d-c25605b61dbe> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.beverage-digest.com/articles/topic/112?page=11 | 2024-04-24T03:29:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.939647 | 600 |
What does it mean to be a WILD WOMAN?
According to Danielle Gismondi, a yoga teacher and New Moon Circle Leader, it is completely and totally LIBERATING.
Danielle is part of a tribe of women known as the Wild Woman Project, a group she stumbled across back in 2014… or maybe the group found her (when you are a woman like Danielle, the universe has your back like that). Either way, the attraction to this project was instantaneous, and Danielle has been embracing the Wild Woman lifestyle ever since.
Hearing Danielle describe the Wild Woman mentality is inspirational. “It's rare now that I worry about what others think of me and what I do.” says Danielle. (Okay, we’re listening!) “It's powerful to realize that you have the divine right to change your mind, to choose what you want and to celebrate what makes you different.” Yes, sister, so much yes.
Wild Women are everywhere, but it is a woman named Chris Maddox who decided to organize these fiery females. Chris trains women to lead New Moon Circles and offers a virtual Circle Leader training twice per year. In addition to the circles, Chris, Danielle, and a couple other powerful women, facilitate Wild Woman Fest – a week spent in the mountains of eastern New York full of moon work and sacred sisterhood.
With the training provided by Chris, New Moon Circles have been sprouting up all over the world. Danielle was reluctant to give away all the mystery and magic of what goes on during the circles (because it is truly an experience to be had in-person). However, she did share some, “I introduce the theme for the moon cycle, offer a grounding visualization and a creative ritual. It changes monthly, but you can always count on the space being sacred.”
For those who may be feeling shy about embracing their wild side or sharing in a group setting, Danielle assures us it is a safe space. “In a Wild Woman Project circle, you go as deeply as you'd like. There is a time to share, and in that space, you say as much or as little as you want. However, if you have the courage and feel the call to step into circle, chances are, speaking your intentions out loud in a group of supportive women feels more comfortable than you might imagine.”
Finally, we had to know – what is it about the new moon that makes it such a pivotal time?
Danielle explains, “when the moon is new, we can't see it in the sky. It's a naturally dark time that can match our own cycles and rhythms. Women are pulled by the moon (men as well, but the moon cycle is very feminine in nature) and just like the moon, we cycle. New moon time is for intention setting, or seeding what you want to manifest in your life. It's a time to explore the darkness without being afraid of it. Stepping into the shadow, is just another way to understand the light.”
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Elite soldiers prepare themselves for extra-ordinary achievements- but innate in the human body are amazing cellular functions which prime and prepare to fight off common bacteria and viruses. Listen in on how you can maximise and mobilise your superheroes!
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G2.com, Inc, the world’s leading business solutions review website, released their Q3 2021 rankings earlier this month and, for the third quarter in a row, users ranked Beyond as the leader in the vacation rental software category.
How Beyond was Ranked
Beyond received a 4.9 out of 5-star ratings for overall performance. Some of the highlights in the report include:
- Ease of Use: 9.1 out of 10 (Vacation rental category average is 8.4)
- Quality of Support: 9.4 out of 10 (Vacation rental category average is 8.2)
- Ease of Setup: 9.7 out of 10 (Vacation rental category average is 8.7)
What Customers Say About Beyond
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“When we added Beyond to my Airbnb listings, our income went up right away. You no longer have to manually change the pricing for special events or weekends. You simply put in a base price, which is around what you expect per night and Beyond automatically adjusts the price according to demand. Magic!”Faith A., Founder
“Before using Beyond I spent many hours a week trying to optimise my pricing to get the highest possible profitability and occupancy. Since using Beyond I am able to allocate those hours to other important tasks and at the same time my profitability and occupancy is higher.”Juan B., Owner
Thank You for Supporting Beyond!
G2 bases its awards on customer reviews, so we couldn’t be more thrilled to have such great feedback from the people who use our software day in and day out.
“We’re incredibly passionate about and dedicated to the vacation rental industry, and see our G2 ranking as a testament to our customers who have built and continue to move the industry forward. We care immensely about our customers and seek to build products and deliver services to help them succeed in their operations. A huge thank you to our customers for their voices and support to help us earn these accolades - it's all for you!”-Julie Brinkman, CEO, Beyond
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Are you tired of sitting at home? Want to get out and flex those muscles? Want to feel that fresh air? Maybe pluck some blackberries from wild trees and munch on them while walking through some serene quaint jungles?
Here is the best part - All within the limits of Dehradun city?!
Join us for our one-day nature hikes conducted in and around the city of Dehrdaun. The perfect getaway for a weekend in the wild.
These hikes have been designed keeping in mind our motto- to make people self-reliant in the outdoors with basic skills. We want you to be an internal member of the hike/ trek however small or big it be so that you can get back into the wild and do a trek on your own after doing a couple of them with us.
So as a part of this, during the nature hike session, you will learn not only to find your own way but also to cook, pack, stay safe from the sun, and of course how to select the source of water and learn how important hydration is.
One of the most important things when it comes to trekking is finding your own route. That's why people approach organizations, why guides and porters are hired, and well you should. They keep you safe and help the village folks earn their wages.
But it is always a useful skill if you know to read contour maps and chart your trail earlier. And we teach you that. During our nature hikes, we provide you with a contoured trail map, with our path clearly marked, orientation and landmarks marked. Then it is up to you to lead us. Our trip lead will always be there, in case you take too many wrong turns, but the whole concept is to get you to find the trail on your own!
Planning and preparing:
Knowing how to read a map and a compass is not enough. You will have to plan everything prior and fill your backpacks with the right tools needed for a trek. So, we will help you prepare for your trek. We will tell you what to carry, how to plan, things you will need in case the hike doesn't go according to plan, and most importantly carrying your share of ration/ food.
Once you know how to read a map, and plan where you will stop for lunch, the next essential skill would be to know how to cook. Dhabas are usually hard to find in jungles so you will have to carry your share of dry ration usually. (Here we will do all the heavy lifting and only teach you how to cook)
Cooking in the outdoors is a challenging task. Collecting firewood, lighting it, having the raw ingredients, using a butane stove (these stoves are meant for outdoor cooking and are immensely useful) are all a part and parcel of outdoor cooking and we will teach you how to do it all.
By the end of the session, we can feast on a delicious well-cooked meal in the wild.
Leave no trace:
Once the cooking is done, this part is as if not more important than cooking. Cleaning the area and putting out the fire. Ideally, we should leave the locations so clean that no one should know we cooked there. These principles of 'Leave No Trace' are a core part of any outdoor activity and we believe in it with all our heart and will make sure you understand its value as well.
After the entire session, at the end of the day, you would not only have learned how to find your own trail, cook, and head back but also figure out the smaller details that we miss in the bigger picture. Maybe you forgot to put on sunscreen and carry your cap, so you got burnt, maybe you didn't fill your water bottle enough, maybe you overdid by bringing 3L water bottles and ten chocolate bars.
So, at the end of the hike, we sit together and reflect. On what we learned, on how things went, on what could have been better, or what was the highlight of the day. Sitting and talking with each other at the end of the day is very important as it helps you put things into perspective, giving you everybody's point of view.
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In pursuit of the perfect Instagram post
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Jubilee Bible 2000
25 ¶ And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to fornicate with the daughters of Moab,
2 who called the people unto the sacrifices of their gods; and the people ate and bowed down to their gods.
3 And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor; and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel.
4 And the LORD said unto Moses, Take all the princes of the people and disjoint them before the LORD hanging them from a tree against the sun, that the fierce anger of the LORD may be turned away from Israel.
5 Then Moses said unto the judges of Israel, Slay ye every one his men that were joined unto Baalpeor.
6 ¶ Then, behold, one of the sons of Israel came and brought unto his brethren a Midianite woman in the sight of Moses and in the sight of all the congregation of the sons of Israel, who were weeping before the door of the tabernacle of the testimony.
7 And when Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, saw it, he rose up from among the congregation and took a javelin in his hand;
8 and he went after the man of Israel into the tent and thrust both of them through, the man of Israel and the woman through her belly. So the plague of the sons of Israel was stayed.
9 And those that died in that plague were twenty-four thousand.
10 Then the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying,
11 Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, has turned my wrath away from the sons of Israel, being zealous for my sake among them, therefore I did not consume the sons of Israel in my jealousy.
12 Because of this say unto them, Behold, I establish my covenant of peace with him;
13 and he shall have, and his seed after him, even the covenant of the everlasting priesthood because he was zealous for his God and reconciled the sons of Israel.
14 Now the name of the Israelite that was slain, even that was slain with the Midianite, was Zimri, the son of Salu, a prince of a family of the tribe of Simeon.
15 And the name of the Midianite woman that was slain was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur, prince of peoples, of the house of the father, in Midian.
16 ¶ And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying,
17 Declare war on the Midianites and smite them;
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Blended excerpts from Potential Within A Guide to Nutritional Empowerment
Authored by Franco Cavaleri ISBN 0-9731701-0-7
Original post: September 12, 2010
This article is composed of multiple excerpts to result in tone and content shifts and reference numbering that may be out of order.
Diabetes The Short and Swee
Free radicals play a role in gene regulation, as well, and that antioxidants, which counter uncontrolled free-radical activity, are important gene regulators. Imagine that—we can actually take an active part in the regulation of our genes by modifying our diets and augmenting our dietary nutrient intakes with a strategic nutritional supplement program. It’s scientific fact. The latest research has revealed how we can use specialized nutrients to activate genes that may have become dormant with age. You can have better control of your health with relative ease.
This amazing activation has been shown to prevent and even reverse diseases as serious cancer, diabetes, and chronic inflammation. It has literally put a new face on medicine, health care, prevention, and athletic performance. This new age has brought nutraceuticals and the natural health industry to a new level of credibility. In fact, the synergy of nutraceutical and pharmaceutical care, which is irrefutably demonstrated in this book, will be the new wave of effective therapy.
Most diseases, although not viewed as terminal, reduce life span. Just because the process of dying that a diabetic experiences may be slower than that of an individual with liver cancer doesn’t change the fact that diabetes causes death. But most cases of Type II diabetes are easily curable. The disease is only terminal because most of us choose the type of health care that allows secondary diseases to progress without opposition.
Essentially insulin resistance is a complication of diabetes that starts out as a minor degree of cellular desensitization to insulin and progresses to a Type II diabetic state. Insulin resistance tends to increase with age. Our high-glycemic-index diets can fuel the development of diabetes and accelerate our biological clocks.
An extreme acceleration rate exacerbates a greater degree of insulin resistance at an earlier age, thus producing an advanced state of resistance or a Type II diabetic state. A sedentary lifestyle and a processed diet contribute to this desensitization to insulin, promoting the development of Type II diabetes. The risk of dangerous secondary consequences associated with insulin resistance increases with the advanced desensitization of the body to insulin. We’ll soon see how this is all related and how we can easily reverse and prevent the process from occurring in our lives—how we can easily reset our biological clocks!
Recent scientific findings have unveiled the biochemical link between obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes. Fat mass is now known to represent much more than deadweight. It’s understood to secrete hormones and communicate chemically in the body in a complex manner. The fat mass of the body operates much like an organ—a larger fat mass produces and secretes greater quantities of hormones.
The adipocyte (fat cell), for example, has recently been shown to produce a newly discovered hormone labeled resistin. Early studies linked this hormone to insulin resistance as a causal factor. More recent studies demonstrate that resistin might not be the cause of insulin resistance but that it definitely has a significant influence on the way autocrine hormones function in the body. Autocrine hormones (prostaglandins, thromboxanes, prostacyclins, et cetera) are produced from essential fatty acids in the cells throughout the body, affecting localized areas. They’re different from endocrine hormones (insulin, thyroxine, estrogen, and testosterone), the gland-produced variety sent out via the bloodstream to influence target cells or systems far away in the body.
Type II diabetes is curable; well in excess of 90% of diabetics are Type II, and Ageless Performance is the power-punch cure. Independent studies and reports demonstrate that as much as 500 to 600 mg of alpha lipoic acid divided into four to five daily doses can be quite effective for glucose clearance in cases of pre-diabetic insulin resistance and diabetes (23, 24). Especially effective are divided doses as high as 1,000 and 1,200 mg daily (25). Alpha lipoic acid may induce a mild burning in the stomach for some people if consumed on an empty stomach. Start with small single doses of 25 to 50 mg with food and work up to 100 mg and then 200 mg with each meal. However, don’t switch from your professional’s advocated drug program to alpha lipoic acid if you’re contending with diabetes unless your professional is monitoring you.
Supplementation of alpha lipoic acid in conjunction with drugs like metformin and glyburide is frequently recommended to reduce the risk of secondary diseases that diabetes can instigate (26, 27). Alpha lipoic acid has been shown to reduce significantly the danger of lipid peroxidation (damage to fat and membranes) as well as lessen the risk for protein glycosylation (tissue damage associated with unregulated blood sugar). These risks are normally affiliated with pre-diabetic insulin resistance and diabetes, and alpha lipoic acid protects against the catastrophic tissue damage (28, 29). I become so frustrated and filled with anger when conventional medical practitioners insist on continuing with their pharmaceutical drugs as exclusive therapies for diseases such as Type II or Type I diabetes when complementary therapies could deliver so much more therapy and prevention of secondary disease. The so-called experts simply refute these facts without even investigating the data, for if they reviewed the research they would soon change their minds.
A refined, sugary diet has multiple negative influences on the body. Hyperglycemia increases the rate of hepatic-lipid (liver-produced fat) synthesis and raises serum-lipid levels (fat in the blood), multiplying the risk of cardiovascular disease. The elevated blood fat also contributes to the development of diabetes (40, 41). This generates a compounding problem: the exacerbation of insulin resistance and adipose-fat accumulation.
Drugs used to treat Type II diabetes are usually required as compensation for a poor lifestyle. Keep on the same track that caused disease and the underlying festering will continue, even if the symptoms are relieved while on a compensatory drug like metformin. In the case of diabetics, alpha lipoic acid and chromium supplementation would be the first choice of therapy, with the addition of the mineral/metal source vanadyl sulfate or sodium metavanadate as the next stage applied correctly. These vanadium compounds, as we’ll see in upcoming chapters, will prove to be one of the most powerful anti-diabetic strategies available— reversing diabetes in a matter of weeks in most cases. Another step might be to use the carbohydrate blocker, phaseolamine. The last measure would be the use of glyburide, a drug that elevates insulin levels, because hyperinsulinemia (high insulin levels in the blood) is toxic. Alternatives to pharmaceutical drug should be the first line of action. If the pharmaceuticals are still required after these less intrusive approaches are first tried, so be it.
UNDERSTANDING THE INDEX Processed foods, being refined and devoid of fiber, tend to be higher in glycemic value (9, 10,11). These foods should be avoided as much as possible and consumed only to help restore glycogen and tissue in the post-work opportunity or post-workout window. Eat these refined foods regularly and you’re bound to accelerate the development of the insulin resistant state, Type II diabetes, cholesterol problems, and serum-fat accumulation (12, 13). The low-glycemic-index diet is research-documented to reduce insulin secretions and induces a therapeutic effect on the condition of glucose intolerance/insulin resistance (14).
Exercise, even a daily brisk walk, plays a significant part in blood-sugar control. Not only does regular exercise stimulate blood-sugar clearance through the glycogen-synthase system, it actually promotes incorporation of glucose-transport sites in cell membranes. Studies show that the working body accommodates for its incremental energy requirement by recruiting more GLUT4 (one type of glucose transporter) within the cell membranes of the skeletal and heart muscles (15, 16). This actually means that glucose transport systems are upgraded to a functional state by this process. The Type II diabetic state is often characterized by a diminished quantity of GLUT4.
Exercise reverses this condition and decreases the detrimental influence of the high-glycemic-index, processed diet North Americans have adopted as the norm. Our sedentary, computer-assisted lifestyles combined with our plastic foods are central to the pathology of our common epidemics. The preventive strategies, which include glycemic control, are summarized and incorporated into the final programs at the end of this book. Choosing to eat foods with lower glycemic values, say, below 60, promotes metabolic health. You’ll get a small sample of these foods later in this chapter. A more complete list is included in Appendix A.
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Innovations in hair care have the power to transform lives, boost confidence, and contribute to a better society. At Biotin Xtreme Hair Care, we believe in nurturing talent and supporting individuals who are passionate about the field of hair care. That's why we are thrilled to offer an annual scholarship opportunity to one exceptional student.
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- BlackRock's IBIT fund takes the lead in trading Bitcoin ETFs, which topped over $1 billion in daily trading volume on February 7.
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs witness significant inflows, outpacing outflows from GBTC for the ninth day in a row, with BlackRock, Fidelity, and Bitwise experiencing notable increases in inflows.
- The combined BTC holdings of newly launched ETFs approach those of MicroStrategy, indicating a significant shift in investor sentiment towards ETFs as a preferred investment vehicle for Bitcoin.
February 7 marked a milestone for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with total daily trading volume surpassing $1 billion.
Among the key players, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) emerged as a leader, with a daily trading volume totaling $341.2 million, outperforming competitors such as the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and Fidelity's FBTC fund.
The consistent flow of funds into spot Bitcoin ETFs has been evident, with the ninth consecutive day witnessing more inflows compared to outflows from GBTC.
Fred Krueger, an investor and author, reflected on the growing acceptance and adoption of Bitcoin ETFs among investors, saying:
ETFs are eating the world. They ate every other asset class, and they’re having Bitcoin for dessert.
In a related development, Fidelity reportedly integrated spot Bitcoin into its All-in-One Conservative ETF, further indicating the increasing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrency ETFs.
As of February 8, the combined BTC holdings of the newly launched nine ETFs were on the verge of surpassing those of MicroStrategy, a prominent corporate holder of Bitcoin. BlackRock's fund surged by $56 million, Fidelity recorded inflows of $130 million, and Bitwise received inflows of $21 million.
This surge in trading volume and investor interest underscores the growing mainstream acceptance and adoption of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency ETFs, signaling a new phase in the evolution of digital asset investment.
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Verasity Sets Date For Token Sale, Plans to Monetize Videos
May 3, 2018, 7:22AMVerasity announces it's upcoming ICO set for May 21st. The video sharing platform has completed its presale and is set to monetize Video sharing
An upcoming video platform called Verasity has announced the end of its pre-sale token offering and has set a date for a public token sale, which begins on May 21st. It has also opened its Know Your Customer (KYC) approval process, an identity verification process that has recently become necessary by law.
Once launched, the Verasity platform will function much like major video platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, and Dailymotion. However, Verasity will also allow for payments between content creators, viewers, and advertisers with its VERA token. Rather than relying on mining algorithms, Verasity uses a Proof of View system that is based on audience metrics to determine rewards.
Viewers can be paid for watching advertisements and sharing videos, and content creators can accept payments from users. Viewers can also choose to fund channels and receive a fraction of the future income of the channels they fund. An auditable blockchain also means that Verasity will be able to take account of all transactions, and prevent fraudulent use of the advertisement system by detecting "fake views, bots, and ad-fraud."
Verasity's goals are particularly relevant in the wake of complaints about YouTube demonetizing users and content. But it remains to be seen whether cryptocurrency-based video sites are viable. Verasity is not the first effort to make a cryptocurrency-powered video platform: Viuly and Lino are two competing projects.
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When the CEO of Novartis Pharmaceuticals AG offered to promote Michelle Gadsden-Williams from head of diversity in the U.S. to vice president and global head of diversity and inclusion, it meant having to move thousands of miles away to the company headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. It took her only 24 hours to accept.
“My husband, David, and I talked a lot about the likelihood of working and/or living abroad on several occasions prior to the opportunity actually being presented to me,” explains Gadsden-Williams. “So we talked about it overnight, David decided to give up his 20-year career at AT&T so I could realize my goals, and we began preparing to actually making the move.”
After accepting the position in June 2006, Gadsden-Williams commuted to Switzerland every other week until moving to Europe last January, where she is now responsible for developing strategies that integrate diversity and inclusion into all aspects of the business from consumer marketing to talent recruitment.
From concept to implementation, many companies still grapple with how to successfully create an environment that is diverse and inclusive. But the mechanics are not the only issue today. The definition of diversity also seems to be changing. For decades the focus had been on recruitment efforts and talent management programs related to African Americans, Hispanics, and other people of color as an effort to create not only equal opportunity but a more vibrant and competitive organization. Even though corporations concentrated on race, those issues helped open the doors for discussions on gender, age, and most recently sexual orientation and gender identity.
Today, however, the competitive field is global and the work environment is broader and much more expansive-and so are the efforts to attract and retain the best and the brightest for a given job. The definition of diversity has expanded to include different cultures, communication styles, educational backgrounds, and work styles. Chief diversity officers are now charged with the role of plucking potential employees from a wider pool of candidates in order to remain competitive and help boost their company’s bottom line. “The reality is that a greater percentage of the revenue of major corporations is coming from outside of the U.S.,” explains Ron Adderley, vice president of consulting for Minneapolis-based ProGroup Inc., a consulting firm that specializes in diversity and inclusion work. “So that means companies have no choice but to be paying attention to what is going on in the world and making certain that whatever their products and services are that they really conform to the needs of different groups of people.”
Adds Adderley: “The best way to do that is to have people who are in your organization that clearly understand the culture, the needs, and that have the awareness of what it takes to be successful operating in different parts of the world, and sometimes that means going outside of the U.S. to find people who can make that happen.”
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Every first-time novelists book is born on the critical list. Up to 65,000 books a year are released in the US alone. And that makes Elyse Singletons novel THIS SIDE of the SKY about four extraordinary people navigating extraordinary times statistically ordinary.
"It has won rave reviews and been chosen as one the Barnes and Noble Discover Great Writers selections," Singleton says. "But still I must keep appearing at signings and readings and do news and TV interviews. This is all to fight for my babys life, so that it will not be like most of its peers, i.e., relegated to the bargain bins in three months and permanent obscurity in six months.
"For the first time in my life, much of which I have spent pounding away on computer keyboards as a classically invisible freelance journalist, I will have to seek attention," Singleton says. "I will need to court celebrity."
Like many writers Singleton is accustomed to solitude. In the mid-90s, as she was working on THIS SIDE of the SKY, Singleton persevered in the cozy confines of her apartment. When not off on travel writing assignments, she was the deepest of recluses. The only lifestyle differences between Singleton and the Unabomber, who hibernated in a remote Montana shack, Singleton says the bomber mailed more packages, but she had better furniture.
"In the last few months, I have gone from being a low-key member of the media to being courted by the media," Singleton says. "Reporters from Publishers Weekly and The Rocky Mountain News have interviewed me. The Denver Post and The Washington Post have reviewed. Essence features THIS SIDE of the SKY in its October new books section, in an article that calls it "a gem - the perfect book to curl up with." Todays Black Woman has praised it, also.
"And thats not enough. My publicist and I continue to contact media outlets _ radio, TV and print _ all over the nation. We will try to convince editors and producers that I am interesting enough to cover, whether thats true or not."
Singleton says acquaintances, friends, her mother, people she doesnt know, even: They all say that they know shell be on Oprah. But she have yet to hear the phone ring, pick it up and hear Oprah say shes going to be on Oprah. And shes still exploring what it might take to capture the awareness of any talk show host.
"What does one do to be noticed?" Singleton ask. "Thinking about that has made me more understanding of Hollywood types and why they tell all their business to People Magazine or turn up in ridiculously revealing clothes that turn their butts into their business cards.
"Next time I see Tony Braxton, on TV, at an award ceremony in an open-air evening gown with side torso slits so wide a marching band could stomp through, I will almost sympathize," Singleton says. "When J. Lo. again turns up at a gala in a glittery concoction with a neckline so low it seems it is seeking the earths core, Ill get the point. For the first time in my private, quiet life, I know what it is like to want to be known."
Singleton says fortunately, it isnt her navel that needs to be known, though, merely her book and byline. Even that in the noisy, crazy tower of babble and flash that is the American media marketplace is not easy.
From the time, THIS SIDE of the SKY was sold to Penguin Putnam, every detail that could effect sales received consideration. The cover went through at least five drafts. The Publishers nixed Singletons working title, One Perpetual Moment, saying that it was a "nonimagistic abstract concept." She says maybe they were right, it wasnt memorable enough. After all, her mother kept calling it, "One Impetuous Moment."
"I submitted a list of other possible titles," Singleton says. "From those, the editor and his colleagues chose "The Other Side of the Sky." After tossing and turning and rolling into the fetal position that night, I decided the choice was all wrong and the novel should be called THIS SIDE of the SKY. They said, okay. But after another fetal-position night, I was again sure the book should be "The Other Side of the Sky." So for a week I walked around in a daze of confusion, not knowing whether my book would be this side of the sky or the other.
"Then there was the matter of my own name. More confusion ensued. I chose to use my middle name on the book cover; I think its more attractive than my first. Now people who have called me Janet are asking if they should call me Elyse. My mother is annoyed because when she went to my first book signing, she introduced herself to a cluster of guests as Janets mother. They gave her a blank stare. People think Im not your mother, she complained to me, because I dont know your name."
Singleton says, its all temporary, though, and the name thats picked from the hat will be tossed to the wayside in due time. Thats what Friends David Schwimmer said when she interviewed him for USA Today. "Theres some madman with a spotlight in the sky whos random about where it falls, and just as quickly as it falls onto you, it could move onto somebody else," he said.
"Sure fame is fickle and thats fine," Singleton says. "I dont need it to be faithful. I just need it to throw enough shimmery glitz my way to illuminate my book and establish an audience for it and those that will follow. Then it can go and bother someone else."
Singleton admits this moment in the sun has been more than just strange stares. Continually having readers she doesnt know tell me how much they enjoyed my book, how it made them laugh and cry has been a surreal and fantastic experience.
"Yet, I know that when I leave the podiums and the readings and signings are over," Singleton says, "I still will have the attention of friends and family who knew my name before it had any chance of becoming a brand name. Theyll say, as they always have, Were proud of you, girl. And most of the time, thats all the celebrity I need." | <urn:uuid:d3f3bdff-082b-4e77-bc76-c7d197e07c73> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.blackflix.com/articles/lyrical.novelist.html | 2024-04-24T03:53:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.979523 | 1,332 |
The NCSL strongly advises against federal poker legalization
According to recent casino gambling news in the United States, the National Conference of State Legislatures has provided arguments against federal legalization of online poker sites and has informed Congress that they believe individual states should adopt their own laws on the matter.
The NCSL had provided the arguments, written by two lawmakers, citing the Department of Justice’s December ruling that stated the Federal Wire Act of 1961 should only apply to sports betting. The NCSL feels as though the ruling allows individual states to make up their own laws regarding online gambling games such as poker and online blackjack.
In a letter, the representatives for Alabama and Hawaii, both co-chairs for NCSL stated that: “the NCSL believes the federal government should respect the Justice Department ruling and would oppose any efforts by Congress to preempt state authority over internet gaming.”
Firmly standing opposed to any federal law legalizing poker or online gambling as a whole across the United States, the NCSL re-affirmed themselves once more in the letter, believing that each individual state should take control over their own gambling laws and adopt online gambling policies as they see fit.
The letter went on: “We ask Congress to respect the sovereignty of states and to not consider any legislation that would overturn the Department of Justices ruling or to consider any legislation that would regulate gambling at the federal level. States have long been able to choose whether or not other forms of gambling should be legal and have been very successful in its regulation. We also ask that the federal government respect the rights of states that choose to prohibit Internet gaming.”
The NCSL are not alone in their belief though, and many state run lotteries are also opposed to any federal law concerning online gambling. Rather unsurprisingly, the owners of the casino resorts feel differently, and would prefer a tight federal law as it would give them a greater advantage over online sites which could be played across state-lines.
The main argument for them is the difference between play in casino and online.
Several top casino companies are fully behind any federal plan to overhaul the gambling laws nationwide, and the American Gaming Association is also behind a federal law. The Association would fully stand behind any federal legalization of online poker sites, though its stance on the remainder of online games that could be available under individual state laws is as of yet unclear. | <urn:uuid:87b78795-7002-449d-a115-a377da75f8c7> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.blackjackchamp.com/news/ncsl-says-a-firm-no-to-any-federal-of-online-poker-legalization/ | 2024-04-24T02:53:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.968218 | 490 |
Housing Report - March 2023
Market Activity Rebounding
In March we saw the market start to rebound. This is due to a easing of interest rates (although they are still quite volatile) along with public acceptance that this is the new (return?) to normal. After a year on the sidelines, many buyers are deciding that they just need to accept the rates that are available. Some people cannot hold off forever. As of this writing, rates are hovering around 6.5% down from a peak of around 7.25% last fall.
After bottoming out in January, home sales raised steadily in both February and March. Dallas County and Tarrant County both saw fewer sales compared to a year ago while Denton County and Collin County are both up. New listings saw a flight decrease from January to February before seeing a sharp increase in March. Inventory overall is staying pretty steady while being significantly higher than a year ago. Days on Market dropped drastically in March although it is still significantly higher than a year ago.
Pricing stayed flat in Dallas and Tarrant Counties while it rose slightly in Collin and Denton. Still down a bit from a year ago. This closely mirrors price per square foot. Be prepared to pay around $200 a foot for a home these days. List price to sales price increased. Sellers aren't reducing their pricing like they were a few months ago. While there will always be exceptions, most sellers are getting close to list price. We are seeing more and more multiple offers again, but without the excessive $50-100k above list price of 2021 and early 2022. | <urn:uuid:537efcdf-8906-42d9-b7dc-75fc1bceffe2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.blackjackrealty.net/blog/housing-report-march-2023/ | 2024-04-24T02:15:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.976176 | 332 |
Filmic Blender is an OpenColorIO configuration for Blender that will help you improve your renders - but there's a catch. Read on as Manuel Albert tells us about his experiences with the script.If you ever asked for that magic render button in Blender, the one button that just instantly improves your Blender scene, you should definitely check out Troy Sobotka's Filmic Blender Repository on GitHub.
It's an OpenColorIO configuration crafted by Troy Sobotka and meant to eventually replace Blender's current sRGB EOTF configuration with a far more closer-to-photorealistic view transform.
To break it down, that means that the linear render data that Cycles internally creates will be translated into a far better looking image. You'll have better highlights, better dynamic range and the way light and color look will just be amazing and more natural. Even though it may seem subtle, it's a real game changer.
When I first saw some filmic Blender examples on Twitter, I couldn't exactly pinpoint why the renderings looked so much better, much more realistic. So I just had to try it myself. I downloaded the repository, replaced the color management files in Blender (which is easy - just copy and paste) and rendered the scene.
Unfortunately though, it didn't really look like the examples in the renders and it wasn't really improved. But talking to Troy, asking questions and seeing other 'imagers' use it, helped a lot. Being used to render with sRGB view transform and the tricks you have to use to make things look good were actually the problem. With filmic blender you don't really have to cheat like you were used to and you can use way more realistic values when it comes to setting up lights.
Bassam Kurdali summed it up on Twitter: "When I first used it, I had the same experience other people did: I threw the luts on a scene already lit to see 'how better it would get'. The reason is simple - I had tweaked the lights, materials, setup in my scene with all sorts of hacks to make it look good. The trick is to start a new scene, and light it with intensities that mimic better real light - typically much higher than we used. It's so much more forgiving: smooth roll offs + wide range > clipping, pretty bounce/light wrap effects, sweet hilights"
If you haven't checked it out yet, please give it a try and be amazed by the #filmic_blender examples out there. Thank you Troy Sobotka for educating me (us) on this!
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What are the benefits of car leasing?
Managing your money can be tough enough, without having to face the cost of buying a new set of wheels. Particularly as shopping around for the best car deal can take a lot of time and effort. All that haggling over the price and what accessories and features are included is not everyone’s idea of fun!
This is when car leasing really comes into its own. It’s easy, cost effective and can get you the gains, without the pains.
Financial advantages of car leasing
For many people, the biggest plus point of leasing instead of buying is that your outlay to get a replacement car (or even to upgrade to a better one) is much lower.
The chances are you will face a small and easily manageable upfront payment. Then, you can spread the cost of being fully mobile across the year. These monthly amounts are also likely to be far less than if you’re tied up in a car finance contract.
Just consider that for a minute; no stress or hardship from hefty car loan payments with a chunk of interest added.
You also won’t have your savings tied up in something that depreciates very quickly. According to WhatCar? most cars lose 50-60% of their value in the first three years on the road! That’s a lot of your cash draining away as you clock up the miles.
Leasing dispenses with all that, as you can budget for clear, affordable regular payments, that give you access to the car of your choice. You’re paying for its use, not for its value before depreciation!
Car leasing maintenance is seamless
The financial advantages of leasing a car don’t end there either.
The best car leasing contracts include maintenance expenses. Your regular payments have contributions included, so you avoid those shocking and sometimes unexpected garage bills.
To be honest, you probably won't keep the car long enough to worry about maintenance anyway, as you will read further down this article.
Is the monthly amount charged for car leasing good value for money?
Here’s an insider's tip on the topic. The best car leasing companies have firm and fruitful relationships with car brokers and major finance companies. They have a level of ‘buying power’ that individual car owners can only dream of.
This adds up to offering really good deals, even for high end vehicles and technologically advanced cars with all the latest gadgets and gizmos included.
Regular new cars, without hassle
The benefits of car leasing are not simply about keeping hold of your cash though.
One of the biggest car leasing advantages for many people is that you can update your vehicle every few years, with ease.
That puts you behind the wheel of the latest model, or a shiny fresh ‘smelling’ new car, without worrying about scrimping, saving or getting into debt.
It’s not just an ego boost either. Having access to a constant supply of brand new cars means you don’t have to rely on a vehicle that starts to age, becomes unreliable or which starts to mount up repair bills.
Lastly, there's a potential benefit of car leasing if you own a business, or use the vehicle for work. You may reap tax benefits. This depends on your earning level and the emissions ranking of the car you lease, but it’s well worth looking into! | <urn:uuid:1e172067-56c4-4bbc-909e-6dd99c6933f1> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.bluechillicarleasing.co.uk/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-car-leasing | 2024-04-24T03:42:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.967618 | 705 |
Having local access to complete orthopedic care is more than a convenience: ease of access increases the likelihood patients will obtain the care they need at the most appropriate time. In addition, ease of access improves compliance with the recommended rehabilitative program, producing better patient outcomes. That’s why we’re committed to building the best possible orthopedic program to provide the highest level of surgical and rehabilitative care right here in Versailles.
Thanks to joint aches and pains, many people find that everyday activities like gardening, biking, golfing, and even playing with kids or grandkids may bring more pain than pleasure. If you can relate, we may be able to help. Answer a few questions to see if you should speak with a provider about finding the right treatment to help put the go in your get-up-and-go again.
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Final Fantasy XV: War for Eos on PC - How to Enhance Your Gameplay Experience With Our BlueStacks Tools
The new Final Fantasy XV: War for Eos is an awesome way to continue enjoying the journey of Noctis and company as they work tirelessly to defend Eos from the forces of darkness. This game is set in a universe parallel to the original game, reliving similar events but with several key differences. This time around, Noctis and his friends must travel back to a war-torn Insomnia and clear it of Niflheim’s imperial troops in order to start rebuilding.
Why wait? Play Final Fantasy XV: War for Eos instantly on your browser without downloading anything. Click, and start playing now.
Table of Contents
- Ensure That You’re Getting the Best Performance
- Dominate Battles With Mouse and Keyboard Controls
- Automate Your Development With Macros
This basic premise is a perfect introduction to the title’s core gameplay loop, revolving around city building and strategy warfare. Much like in other titles of the genre, the premise of War for Eos revolves around farming and gathering resources, both actively and passively, and using them to rebuild the city of Insomnia. Each building you construct has a distinct function. And while some of these are more useful than others, all of them contribute towards growing your power and keeping you safe in a war-torn Eos.
It goes without saying that, when it comes to strategy conquest games like this one, the best way to enjoy them is by playing Final Fantasy XV: War for Eos on PC with BlueStacks. Our Android app player not only gives you the best performance and graphics, and lets you appreciate all the details on your large computer monitor, but also gives you access to a variety of tools specially designed to enhance your experience in strategy conquest games like this one.
In this guide, we’ll be explaining how to configure BlueStacks to get the best experience with War of Eos on PC.
Ensure That You’re Getting the Best Performance
While A New Empire, which is this game’s predecessor, featured mostly 2D sprites and drawings as part of its UI and gameplay elements, Final Fantasy XV: War for Eos actually features 3D models across many of its game modes. These 3D models mostly represent the heroes that you’ll unlock as you progress through the game, as well as the enemies that you’ll encounter along the way.
While these new 3D elements can bring the world to life in countless different ways that weren’t possible in A New Empire, this also means that you’ll need a better device in order to run it with decent performance. Luckily, if you’re playing Final Fantasy XV: War for Eos on PC with BlueStacks, you’ll get the best performance and graphics on virtually any system, without having to acquire an expensive flagship phone.
Regardless, even if you’re on BlueStacks, you might need to adjust a few settings in your emulator config in order to optimize your performance. Fortunately, this is quite easy to do, and requires simply following these steps:
- In the BlueStacks settings, go to the “Performance” tab.
- Check that your emulator is using at least 4 GB of RAM, 4 CPU cores, and that the Performance mode is set to “High performance”.
- Set the FPS slider underneath to at least 60 FPS, and finish by clicking on “Save changes” on the bottom right.
- Launch the game and start enjoying the smoothness.
With these settings, you ensure that your BlueStacks has all the resources that it might need in order to run and maintain a stable frame rate during even the most demanding gameplay sections.
Dominate Battles With Mouse and Keyboard Controls
When it comes to growing and developing your small encampment and turning it into a sprawling city, you’ll need to constantly navigate through countless different menus, in order to issue construction and upgrade projects, as well as farm resources, and even control your units in combat. And while you’d be stuck with clunky virtual buttons if you were playing on your phone, BlueStacks gives you access to the Keymapping Tool, with which you can create intuitive control schemes using your mouse and keyboard.
To access the Keymapping Tool, you simply need to press Ctrl + Shift + A, or click on its corresponding button on the BlueStacks side panel. On this new screen, you can visualize your current controls, add new ones, modify existing ones, or even delete the ones you don’t need. In this sense, you could create a control scheme using your mouse and keyboard, which in turn will streamline the way you can interact with the game elements, and make the process of building up your city more intuitive and enjoyable.
Once you’re done modifying your controls, remember to click on the “Save” button on the lower right to implement your tweaks.
Automate Your Development With Macros
Building up Insomnia can be a tough job, especially if you’re looking to restore the city back to its former splendor. There are many repetitive tasks associated with building up your new empire, particularly when it comes to upgrading your buildings, as well as when farming resources on the world map. Luckily, with the Macro Recorder, you can automate the more repetitive aspects of this game, by essentially letting BlueStacks handle the dirty work in your stead.
To open the Macro Recorder, you simply need to press Ctrl + Shift + 7, or click on its corresponding button on the BlueStacks side panel. In this panel, you can click on “Record new macro”, which will start the recorder, upon which you can perform the game task you wish to automate. Once done, you can stop the recorder to create your macro and give it a key binding. Afterward, whenever you press the corresponding button, BlueStacks will recreate the sequence you recorded, with 100% precision.
The sky’s the limit to what you can automate with our Bluestacks macros. All you need to do is get out there and start experimenting!
This is just a fraction of what you can achieve when playing Final Fantasy XV: War for Eos on PC with BlueStacks. Download it and install it now on your PC to see what all the hype is about!
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Alhambra... On Backorder
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Church helps feed victims of Hurricane Ida
Published 12:23 pm Friday, September 10, 2021
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Parishioners from Annunciation Catholic Church in Bogalusa, along with other volunteers, spent their Labor Day traveling to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in St. Charles Parish, in order to help feed almost 2,000 Louisiana citizens affected by Hurricane Ida.
It was church volunteers’ second trip to the storm-battered region of the state, as they had also paid a visit the previous Thursday.
In addition to cooking meals, the volunteers also brought recovery supplies. | <urn:uuid:b76207f7-d087-4b45-a828-170cde6ef0b0> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.bogalusadailynews.com/2021/09/10/church-helps-feed-victims-of-hurricane-ida/ | 2024-04-24T02:55:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.977472 | 130 |
Xpedite Technologies Ltd
Xpedite is a vendor agnostic LTE provider, which allows us to offer our clients access to an expansive ever-growing national mobile footprint. In today’s fast-paced technological world staying connected is business critical. Xpedite LTE makes this possible, without traditional internet connectivity delay.
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How To Become A Successful Artist (Paperback)
“[How to Become a Successful Artist] goes straight to the business of being an artist... Resch’s book offers practical advice to remind readers that there’s a lot more to being an artist than just making art.” – ArtNews
The must-have business guide for all artists, written by the leading specialist in the global art market
Written for artists of all levels, ages and mediums the latest book from bestselling author Magnus Resch explores how artists can have a career in the field they love. He answers the most important questions including: How do I find gallery representation? How do I write an artist statement? How should I price my artworks? And what's the best Instagram strategy? Case studies are drawn from interviews with leading experts and practitioners, including artists, gallerists, and curators. It's an invaluable resource to explain the core business principles of being an artist and reveals how to make it in the art market.
This must-have guide includes business advice from the art world's leading experts, such as Hans Ulrich Obrist, Jeffrey Deitch, Simon de Pury, Mera & Don Rubell, Mr. Brainwash, Oscar Murillo, Sean Scully, Peter Halley, Kenny Scharf, Lucien Smith, Lisa Schiff, Julian Schnabel, Georgina Adam, Katherine Bernhardt, Shirin Neshat, Laurie Simmons, Jordan Wolfson, Jitish Kallat, Zhang Huan, Rashid Johnson, Marilyn Minter, Raymond Pettibon, and many more.
“ [How to Become a Successful Artist] goes straight to the business of being an artist... Resch’s book offers practical advice to remind readers that there’s a lot more to being an artist than just making art.” - ArtNews
Magnus Resch is an art-market economist, serial entrepreneur, and bestselling author. Magnus is a Professor for art economics, lecturing at Yale University. He holds a Ph.D. in economics and studied at Harvard, the LSE, and University of St. Gallen. His career has been portrayed in a Harvard Business School case study and in various articles, in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair and the Financial Times.
"Bolstered by interviews with art-world luminaries, Resch's book offers practical advice to remind readers that there's a lot more to being an artist than just making art." - ArtNews
"This new book is determined to do away with the stereotype of the starving creative." - The Art Newspaper
"Magnus Resch has the art world down to science." - Cultured
"Get the inside scoop on how to become a successful artist." - Buzzfeed
"How to get rich with art! This book is a business plan for artists." - Welt Am Sonntag
"There's no magic wand to make you into a successful artist but this book comes pretty close." - FAD Magazine
"Everything artists need in order to succeed financially." - Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ)
"Magnus Resch explains in 10 short chapters how to transition from an art world loser to an art world winner." - Berliner Tagesspiegel
"In the era of the social network's totalising grip, Resch distils data into a formula for art-stardom." - Spike Art Magazine
"In his book, Magnus Resch addresses issues such as why are some artists more successful than others." - Sleek
"Magnus Resch can help you become a successful artist." - Whitewall
"This book provides a lot of information about the art market." - Volkskrant
"A must read for artists." - Bunte
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Where Hunting Happens, Conservation Happens™
That was my thought on February 3, 1988. The day dawned clear and cold, and since I had loaded my pickup the day before, all I had to do was to phone the local commercial fly-boy and make arrangements for the flight. I called Frank Hill, of Hill Aviation in nearby Grangeville, and told him I was ready to go.
After a 30-mile drive, I arrived at the airport around 9 a.m. and started loading my gear into a 180 Cessna ski plane. I’d done this many times, so I had a pretty good idea of what I was doing. When the load got to within a foot of the headliner, I stuffed my two hounds on top and we were ready for takeoff. The airstrip we were using was long and black, so there was no problem getting airborne. The strip we were going to, however, would be different.
Forty-five minutes later, and 100 miles east, we came to the snow-covered, 900-foot, private airstrip with a double dog-leg. Frank extended the skis below the tires and powered-in around the ridge to the final approach, and we splashed down in 18 inches of fresh snow. My work was just beginning.
After unloading the plane, I packed all my gear 200 yards to the campsite. I had to clear snow for a place to set up my tent, then get the stove in place, and cut a good supply of wood. It was dark by the time I was finished, and the stars were out. The night was going to be really cold.
The first three weeks, my dogs treed several lions, one of them a big tom and the rest females. None were big enough to consider taking. I was enjoying the action and the solitude.
I’m 65 and have been a senior citizen for 10 years already. While I spend most of my life outdoors and take long summer and fall pack trips with my horses and mules, I wasn’t ready to run up and down the mountains as I once did. Consequently, I spent the first week getting in condition and breaking the trails. The first three weeks, my dogs treed several lions, one of them a big tom and the rest females. None were big enough to consider taking. I was enjoying the action and the solitude.
Then came the morning of February 26th. It was clear and cold, and the snow was hard and crusted. After a good breakfast, I turned the hounds loose and headed for a saddle in a ridge a mile from the river. My dogs reached the saddle first and had a track started by the time I got there. But they’d trailed-off the other side of the ridge, down into the canyon, then up the other side and over the end of a ridge that came down from the high country. Not knowing if they were trailing forwards or backwards on the track, my only choice was to try to stay within hearing of them. In the steep Selway Bitterroot, that’s not always easy. I headed up, staying on top of the ridge they’d crossed. From there, I could hear them well enough to know the direction they were going.
Three hours of uphill climbing later, I found where the dogs and lion had crossed the ridge that I was on. After another hour of steep climbing on snow that was getting soft, I could hear the dogs barking treed. They were still a long way off.
When I finally got to the scene, I found the cougar treed on a steep, north-facing hillside, in a tree that had fallen downhill and was not lying in the tops of others. When I saw it, I realized for the first time that my dogs had treed the cougar that I had spent most of 30 years looking for. It had been a long time since 1961, when the lion I killed that year had challenged Teddy Roosevelt’s record cougar. I would take this cat.
The big lion was nervous and wanted to get out of the tree. I was nervous and didn’t want him to jump. I had already gone farther down the mountain than I’d wanted, and I did not want him to jump and go even farther down into the canyon. It was already going to be a long trip out.
Light conditions for picture taking were very poor, but I tried a few photos anyway, while the cat was still in the tree. Then I tied up my dogs in case I had a cripple, a situation that can get dogs hurt or killed. The shots were at close range and the two slugs in the ribs from the Smith and Wesson Model 19, .357 Magnum pistol put an end to the excitement.
Skinning the heavy cat on the steep hillside in two feet of snow was no small job. An hour later, I had his hide and head on my back and had started up the mountain. In another hour it was growing dusk and I was only on top of the first ridge. Camp was still miles and hours away.
I can only estimate the cat’s live weight, but from experience and the size of the hide (laid-out on a log, it was 9 feet, 7 inches long) I’d put it at 225 pounds. While I would later find that the hide and head weighed 42 pounds and my backpack 18 pounds, the entire load felt like it weighed 100 pounds.
It was dark when I hiked into camp three hours later and the stars were out again. It had been a long 27 years.
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We are very sorry that you cannot attend classes at LBBS / LBS and SBS at present. It is obviously a difficult time for us all, and hope that you are all keeping safe.
We have been working hard and anticipate having our online training programme to be up and running very soon.
A different concept and approach for sure, but nonetheless we are confident that these remote classes will be very beneficial to students, and an exciting and enjoyable experience for all.
Invitations will be sent out in due course.
Thank you for the Parents/Guardians that have emailed me expressing their ongoing support for the schools, and who are looking forward to our online training. It is a tricky time for so many people but fantastic to see everyone helping one another :-)
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Jazzpunk is a refreshingly silly adventure game that is eager to tickle your funny bone. Players step into the shoes of Polyblank, a secret agent working for a transatlantic, espionage agency who provide the games missions via a bizarre dose of fictional medicine. Players are then able to explore small areas, finding silly things to interact with and mini-games to play off the critical path.
Jazzpunk feels like one big parody of 50s/60s spy fiction, film noir and a little bit of retro futuristic cyber-punk and is both faithful and cheesy as you might expect.
Perhaps the most striking aspect of Jazzpunk is it’s art direction.Various flourishes throughout the game seem to be inspired by postmodern and Russian avant-garde art movements and the game’s vibrant cartoony environments are populated by characters resembling bathroom door symbols. It’s an interesting choice that gives the game a nice unique look and often plays into the comedy. A great recurring joke that pops up throughout the game has the player use a wand that resembles a pointing hand to do various actions as the character has no defined limbs of their own.
Among the game’s zany tasks, players must use an electromagnetic device to degauss pigeons, race remote control gravy boats in a gravy filled pool and spray an aristocrat with aerosol cheese. Some activities are straight up parodies of films and games for example players can visit a cinema and annoy fellow patrons with cigar smoke and throw popcorn like Robert De Niro in Cape Fear and there’s another great mini game called Wedding Quake, a deathmatch FPS set in a church with champagne bottle guns and an announcer who will bellow words like “Matrimony!” and “Prenuptial agreement!”
Visual gags are forefront in Jazzpunk with emphasis on slapstick and cartoonish japes. Anyone who is familiar with Monty Python, the Naked Gun series or Ren & Stimpy will have an idea of what to expect and your opinion of those should influence whether this is something for you.
The humour in general is low brow and irreverent but unabashedly so. There’s an instant where a character will ask you to take a seat on a chair that clearly has a whoopie cushion planted on it and even though I knew exactly what would happen, it still got a hearty laugh from me. There are a few times when the humor falls flat and you can expect plenty of puns and Dad jokes that induce a groan but are part and parcel with the overall cheesy nature of the game and never detract from it overall.
It’s rare to find a game like Jazzpunk where the experience is focused on delivering a stream of jokes and tell a loose story and very little else. In the two short hours it takes to complete, you won’t experience any game over screens or any risk/reward gameplay, though that isn’t to say you won’t be entertained.
Much like a joke losing it’s impact the more you’ve heard it, Jazzpunk doesn’t offer much incentive to revisit and it should be up to any potential player to take this into consideration before purchasing. Jazzpunk is however worth a look for those who’d like to play something a bit different and are craving a bit of silliness in their games.
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The 10mm Auto round has regained popularity over the last several years and with good reason. If you want a semi-auto handgun that can run alongside the .357 Magnum and .41 Magnum revolver cartridges, you need the 10. Whether your goal is personal defense, wilderness protection, or handgun hunting, the 10mm is a competitive round. The only downside is that the 10mm is usually chambered in large, all-steel guns like the 1911 or the Sig P220 series of pistols. The lighter Glock 20 in 10mm uses a polymer frame and is lighter, but is still duty-sized in bulk. For convenience of carry there has been one viable option: the Glock 29. We are going to tell you about it; then we’ll tell you some places to find a Glock 29 for sale.
The Glock 29: Background and Features
The Glock 20 was Glock’s first foray into the 10mm Auto. It was introduced in 1991, shortly after the FBI adopted the round to replace their .357 Magnum revolvers and 9mm semiautomatic pistols. The G20 is a full-sized handgun similar in size to the Glock 17 with a 4.6 inch barrel and a fifteen-round capacity. The pistol became popular with those who sought a lightweight handgun that could handle the 10mm round, but it was soon realized a smaller version might be more suitable. In 1996, the Glock 29 was introduced.
The G29, like all other Glock handguns, is a striker-fired semi-automatic pistol with a polymer frame. It uses the same Glock safe-action trigger, with an inner and outer shoe that must be depressed in order for the pistol to fire. Although it is thoroughly in the subcompact category of pistols, the G29, like other small Glock double-stacks, has an abbreviated light rail under the muzzle. In terms of size, it shares a similar length and height as the newer and more popular Glock 43. It wears a 3 3/4 inch barrel and has a height of 4 1/2 inches. The difference between the two is in thickness. The Glock 29 measures 1.38 inch across the slide. It is thicker than the G43’s .87 inch. It is also marginally thicker than a comparable double-stack Glock 19, which measures in at 1.31 inch. They payoff is that you get ten rounds of 10mm Auto on tap, or fifteen if you choose to use Glock 20 magazines.
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Glock 29 Variants
The Glock 29 has been around since 1996. Over that course of time, the model seen a few different integrations. It was introduced as a 2nd Generation handgun, but the most common models are the Gen 3 and Gen 4 Short Frame. The Gen 3 debuted in 1998. This model has more stippling on the front and backstrap of the grip as well as three finger grooves inlet where the user grips the pistol. It also gained a thumb rest on both sides. The Gen 2 model lacks these features and is sleeker overall.
But as time went on there were complaints that the Glock 10mm pistols had too large of a grip. To be fair, other 10mm pistols have this problem. The round is 1.26 inches in length and conventional autoloading pistols usually utilize much shorter ammunition. Longer rounds make for a longer magazine and a longer grip that can affect the reach to the trigger. In 2007, Glock announced the Glock 20 and Glock 29 Short Frame (SF) models. The SF pistols have grips that are trimmed slightly under the beavertail and the material behind the trigger is relieved. This gives an improved reach to the trigger, although it can be tricky to spot the difference between a standard Model 29 and the SF model. Luckily, SF will be stamped on the left side of the frame to identify it. In 2012, the Gen 4 G29 was introduced. This is the latest model available, and it comes with a dual recoil spring to dampen muzzle flip and an enlarged magazine release. Replaceable backstraps are also included to allow the user to modify the grip to suit their needs. In 2017, Glock released their Gen 5 pistols. While models like the Glock 17 and Glock 19 were updated, the Glock 29 is only available as a Gen 4 handgun.
The Bottom Line
The G29 is not for everyone. It is thicker than the more common Glock handguns in 9mm. Likewise, its small grip size can make it a challenge to tame the recoil of the 10mm. But if you are pressed for weight savings and need a handgun that can handle any task from personal defense to bear defense, the Glock 29 stands alone with the field all to itself.
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By BBN Staff: A Lord’s Bank man, 22-year-old Kenrick Williams; was charged in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court today with ‘insulting words’ after a family dispute with his younger sibling on Tuesday.
Williams appeared unrepresented in court #6 today before Magistrate Khiana Gordon and plead guilty to the single charge.
Williams is accused of committing ‘insulting words’ against Duwan Williams, his little brother, when he uttered “You da wa a$$h*le” during a family dispute at their home on Well Road in Lord’s Bank.
According to Duwan’s report, he was at home with his sisters when Kenrick arrived and started berating his sisters, who ignored him, causing him to turn his attention on his younger brother. Duwan claims Kenrick acts out when he cannot get drugs and becomes violent, however, in court despite pleading guilty to the charge, Kenrick asserted that drugs were not the cause of the issue.
Magistrate Gordon accepted his guilty plea and imposed a non-custodial sentence and a fine of $150 plus $5 cost of court, which he must pay by December 16 or spend a month in jail in default of payment.
Williams, however, was in debt of the court in the sum of $800 on a previous charge and was ordered to pay half of his debt, which he could not, and was committed to serve a two-month sentence at the Belize Central Prison
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Windstar Cruises announced today that they will return to the South Pacific in the summer of 2014. Beginning May 2, 2014, Wind Spirit, the line’s recently renovated 148-passenger sailing yacht, will sail seven-day voyages from Papeete, Tahiti. Wind Spirit will sail 28 voyages in Tahiti, with the last voyage on November 7, 2014, before returning to Panama and Costa Rica for the winter season. The line’s return to the French Polynesia Islands marks the first time Windstar has had a ship sailing in Tahiti since 2002.
“Windstar’s return to Tahiti has always been the number one request from our guests and travel partners, even more than a decade later,” said Hans Birkholz , Windstar Cruises’ chief executive officer. “We’ve listened and made the decision that now is the perfect time to come back to the beautiful islands of French Polynesia.”
The week-long voyage will begin in Papeete, Tahiti – the world’s definition of paradise. Wind Spirit will sail to the following islands:
Moorea – the beauty of this unforgettable island of love lies in drama and adventure.
Taha’a – this fragrant island is known for its abundance of vanilla and offers a glimpse of the traditional tranquil life of the Tahitians.
Raiatea – recognized throughout Tahiti as the ‘Sacred Island,’ it also serves as the cultural heart of French Polynesia.
Huahine – known as the Garden of Eden, with lush forests, untamed landscape and quaint villages.
Bora Bora – an island paradise in the South Pacific and known worldwide for its natural beauty.
This will be the first time the recently renovated Wind Spirit will sail the South Pacific. With six sails that cover 21,500 square feet, the French-built sailing yacht is ideal for cruising in the French Polynesia Islands under the power of warm breezes and tall billowing sails. Guests can enjoy the aqua blue water of the South Pacific Ocean at the back of the yacht with Wind Spirit’s watersports platform, which offers paddle boards, kayaks, water skiing, wind surfing, snorkeling equipment and more.
Guests will delight in the immersion of the South Pacific culture, brought to life in Windstar style. Local entertainment, such as traditional Tahitian dancers, will come on board for a magical evening to remember. Regional dishes will be incorporated into Windstar’s signature deck barbecue, held under the sails and stars one night per cruise. Shore excursions will be tailored to give guests experiential and romantic options delivered in true French Polynesian style.
“We’ve looked at what was popular with our guests in the past and we blended it with our luxury small-ship experience today to deliver the best product possible,” said Birkholz. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to return to Tahiti.”
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Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness have separated after 27 years together. The couple issued a statement confirming their split.
In a statement to PEOPLE, the couple said: "We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth."
They added: "We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives."
Jackman and Furness are planning to keep the details of their separation private. They said that they would not be making any additional comments, according to The Mirror.
The pair met in 1995 while working on an Australian TV show together. Jackman has previously said that he was attracted to Furness due to her confidence.
Within two weeks they went on their first date and it only took Jackman four months to propose.
Speaking about the moment on a podcast, Furness said: "He was very nervous because he didn’t have a clue about jewellery or diamonds, and he just went in there, and he said, ‘I don’t know what I’m doing, so I’ll just tell you a bit about Deb.' And this poor jeweller, he sat there for an hour-and-a-half and [Hugh] bored him endlessly, giving [him] every nuance of my personality."
They were married less than a year later. However, their marriage was not without its tests.
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If you’re looking to improve your Park Run, 10k, or marathon times, there’s something you’ve probably not thought about doing.
Weird idea, right? Well, maybe not…
Top athletes already know that smiling helps them run faster, longer, and harder. Olympian Eliud Kipchoge is one of them. The marathon gold medallist breaks into a smile during his races as a technique to help him relax into his running and cope with the pressure of the race and achieve world-beating times.
So why would smiling have such a big effect on runners?
Here’s the science bit explained…Ready, set, go!
It’s all about perceived effort.
You’re probably thinking: what on earth is that? It’s the perception in your brain about how much energy your body’s using.
You know the difference that feeling can make. On some days, you can feel good about your running, the run can feel easy, and you make great time. It feels like a breeze.
On other days, it feels like your body’s working hard, it’s a slog, and your run-time is affected. In reality, you’re doing the same mileage at the same time of day, you had the same breakfast, and you’re drinking the same amount of water.
There should be no difference in time, but that feeling of it being an effort HAS made that difference. Perceived effort is a powerful thing.
The lower the perceived effort, the more your body can do. If you smile, you’re giving your body the message that everything’s fine and what you’re doing isn’t too much of an effort.
The physical act of smiling lowers that perceived effort.
There’s also an idea called ‘embodied emotion’. If you decide to have a facial expression, it will affect how you experience emotions.
So, if you decide to smile, you’ll improve your experience.
So, what kind of difference does smiling make?
A study by academics at Ulster and Swansea Universities found runners used their energy more economically when they smiled – 2.2% more than those without a smile, in fact.
That means during a race, those marginal gains could make a big impact.
For professional athletes, making marginal gains is the difference between standing on the podium at a championship and failing to win a medal.
For the rest of us, it could mean reaching our goals faster. If you want to run a sub-three-hour marathon or shave a few minutes off your 10k time, for example, smiling could help you get there.
Scientists recommend smiling as much as you can during a run, thinking about happy memories, and interacting with people you see.
They recommend saying hello to the people you meet and cracking a smile when you achieve every mile.
Of course, that means ensuring your smile is white and bright!
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The call that I received last weekend:
I had a pleasant call from a gentlemen last weekend who asked if our company supported ROBO calls. I said, “No” and asked why. He indicated that he was ROBO called from one of our numbers. The offending ROBO spoofed one of our numbers to call this very nice guy. I explained how it happened and again assured him that we did not participate willingly.
As you are probably experiencing, your home phones, office phones and cell phones are all getting hit with what has been recently termed “ROBO calls”. This refers to the war between the robots and your telephone devices. Is this a twist on the Terminator movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger?
You may get local caller ID numbers, out of the area or unknown caller ID. You may hear silence or a recording with instructions on how to have your number removed from the robot’s list. You may think it is from Google regarding your web page.
I have many thoughts on this:
1) I theorize that if you press a number to be removed from the list, you are helping to populate the database of telephone numbers that receive a human response; you are helping them not helping your situation… just a theory.
2) It costs the originating company next to nothing to program a computer to make these calls and again costs them next to nothing to call your phones.
3) It costs you in time, it elevates your stress level, it takes you from your goals and life enjoyment to answer a computer (robot). It costs your employer your time and payroll taxes. I (again theory) believe that this is causing businesses across the United States BILLIONS of dollars in lost employee productivity.
4) Very little revenue is generated from this calling pattern. Please don’t buy from this kind of activity or your “Vote” may help propagate further calls.
Who is to blame?
First and foremost, the telemarketers. Bad telephone etiquette and abuses have been the cause over the years of illegally changing your long distance from your carrier to someone you didn’t request. They have shared your information with others for the purposes of marketing new products to you (shouldn’t happen without your permission). Net Neutrality abuses presently occur whereby your data is throttled depending on what data your network is requesting (I hate Net Neutrality, but agree with the principle). When the government steps in to fix these problems, it means more paperwork and filing for yours truly; it means bigger government.
Secondly, my industry with its vast lobbying influence has not done enough to encourage regulators to address this issue. We are losing phone lines and business because of this. We are making enemies of our customers. People don’t want to pay for this abuse.
Thirdly, the Federal Communications Commission is to blame. Except for last month when they fined a ROBO $120 million. Good GOING! They need to get heavy handed for a while and fix this both with securing Caller ID information (prevent Caller ID spoofing) and handing out steep fines to make this activity too expensive for the offenders. Click for a news story on ROBO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzCXmqM6fBo
So we at Bullitt are working on perfecting a service for our residential customers whereby the caller should identify themselves. Our customer phone then rings and gives our customer several options after the recorded voice identifies themselves:
1) Accept the call and complete the voice path
2) Send to voicemail (sorry mother-in-law)
3) Send to nonstop hold music
4) Play Dah-Dah-Dah, “This number is not in service”
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I read a very interesting article recently on theatlantic.com about the evolution of the “artist.” We started out as craftsmen or artisans, back in the times of Shakespeare and Bach. We were apprenticed to master artists, we were middle to lower class, we were selling our wares.
We then moved into the period of artist as genius (albeit often a starving genius). After World War II, we institutionalized the arts, and the “professional artist” was born. Now, with the rise of independent labels and publishing and the influence of the internet, we are entering the age of the artist as entrepreneur.
In fact, the author of this article,William Deresiewicz, argues that “the artist” may soon be dead, replaced by “the creative,” because after all, anyone can now create, and we are ALL encouraged to discover our “art,” whether that is writing computer code or building new widgets or discovering a cure to cancer. Heck, I espouse that very notion in this blog.
This could explain why there is so much confusion right now. We’re talking about a seismic shift in how the arts “work” and how artists see ourselves. And I feel like I was one of the first to ride the cusp of the shift from professional artist to artist/entrepreneur, back when I self-published my first book in 2002 and then as I went on to build my business.
I’ll admit that part of me has greatly enjoyed shaking up the status quo, breaking the rules, pushing the boundaries, trying new things. But another part oftentimes feels frustrated, confused, and unsure. And for every project I’ve launched that succeeded, there have been those that also failed.
But our whole world is turning upside down. We no longer parent the way people did for generations. Women and men are no longer held to gender roles that were in place for centuries. Ancient rivalries are giving way to new alliances. Ancient prejudices are being challenged.
“You can’t fight progress,” as the old saying goes. And I embrace that, but there are some days I wish the rules were still in place. It’s all well and good that anyone can be an artist now, but how do we single-handedly find our audiences and how do we resist the temptation to make art just to suit the marketplace, and not because it’s the art we are called to create?
These are questions I can’t answer in this 400-word post. They are questions we will continue to ponder for many years to come, but the fact is, the world, it is a’changin’. | <urn:uuid:c3565b45-4035-4929-a4d9-00cc42554168> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://www.burstsofbrilliance.com/blog/the-rise-of-the-artistentrepreneur/ | 2024-04-24T02:39:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00768.warc.gz | en | 0.970135 | 573 |
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