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Nominated for 6 awards in 2020: Lighting Scheme – The International Design & Architecture Awards, Best Custom Home – Havan Ovation Awards, National Awards for Housing Excellence – CHBA, Residential property – The International Design & Architecture Awards . Contemporary Kitchen – NKBA Awards, Contemporary Master Ensuite – NKBA Award
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If you were to visit us, you just might see this on the TVs in the great room; we watch sports, so this could be seen with football and baseball games (as shown), NASCAR and any other sport, two of a kind, etc.
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Getting into a car accident can be a traumatic and stressful event, and it's important to know your legal rights. That's where a car accident lawyer can come in handy. Not only can they guide you through the sometimes confusing legal process, but hiring one can also increase your chances of receiving fair compensation. Experience and Expertise A car accident lawyer has the knowledge and experience to help you navigate through the legal process.
15 November 2023
Facing a divorce can be an emotionally challenging time in anyone's life. As you navigate the complexities of separating from your spouse, one important decision you'll need to make is whether to pursue mediation or litigation. Every approach presents distinct advantages and disadvantages. By comprehending these dissimilarities, you can make an informed decision about the most suitable path for your individual circumstances. This article will explore the distinctions between divorce mediation and litigation while outlining their pros and cons.
3 October 2023
Whether you have been sued in court, have had criminal charges brought against you, or would like to file for a divorce or for custody of your children, you are going to want to have an attorney represent you. Don't get it mistaken, you still have the legal right to represent yourself in all legal matters. The thing is, it is not usually the wise decision to make. Here are some reasons why:
23 August 2023
If you're creating your estate plan, you need legal help. That's especially true where an asset protection attorney is concerned. But, an asset protection attorney can help you avoid costly mistakes. If you're ready to work on your estate plan alone, read the list below. Here are four reasons to hire an asset protection attorney. Ensure Smooth Transfer of Assets If you have a family, they're depending on you to create a safety net for them.
14 July 2023
When involved in a vehicle accident, the evidence plays a crucial role in determining liability and obtaining fair compensation for damages. Vehicle accident attorneys are skilled professionals who specialize in gathering evidence to build strong cases on behalf of their clients. Here are four key methods these attorneys employ to uncover vital evidence that can make a significant difference in the outcome of a case. Accident Scene Investigation Vehicle accident attorneys understand the importance of conducting a thorough investigation at the accident scene.
8 June 2023
The probate process protects the rights of everyone who has a stake in a deceased person's estate. Broadly speaking, probate tends to be a highly standardized process that goes routinely in most cases. There are specific instances where probate can get ugly and produce legal problems, though. If you're worried about anything heading into probate, you should be aware of these four issues that can drive problems. Contradictory Documents Ideally, the decedent left behind a well-formed will.
8 May 2023
Whenever a loved one passes, many feelings may arise. There may be a lot of memories from a distant past that flood the mind. All of these emotions can get so overwhelming that trying to process even the smallest situations of everyday life may appear impossible. During this complicated process, it is not easy to try and deal with the negotiations and legal processes required to tie up all the missing links regarding the unfinished business of the deceased.
27 March 2023
Sometimes, as with any legal matter, a personal injury case can take a long time to resolve. There are several factors that can contribute to the length of time it takes to reach a settlement or verdict. Here are some potential reasons why your personal injury case may take longer than expected. You Haven't Reached Maximum Medical Improvement The concept of maximum medical improvement (MMI) is important when it comes to personal injury settlement negotiations.
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Being in a car accident can be traumatic for almost anyone. However, accident victims must be mindful of saying too much regardless of their state of mind. Read below and find out why it's so important to remain silent when you are the victim of a careless driver. You May Be Vulnerable Accidents tend to create confusion for anyone involved. Part of this confusion may be associated with injuries that affect cognitive reasoning, pain medication prescribed for injuries, and the stress that comes along with traumatic events.
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The United States Lottery is a system that collects money from people and pools it into a prize pool. The prize money is then used for good causes such as veterans, seniors, and education. The origins of the lottery are centuries old. In the Old Testament, Moses was instructed to take a census of the people of Israel. Lotteries were also used by the Roman emperors to distribute property and slaves. British colonists introduced the lottery to the United States, but between 1844 and 1859 ten states outlawed lotteries.
Lottery’s mechanism for collecting and pooling money
The mechanism used by the Lottery to pool and collect money is a relatively straightforward one. Individuals can buy shares of lottery tickets or contribute money to a lottery pool. The winnings from such a pool can be divided among all the pool members or put toward buying more tickets for the next drawing. If the lottery jackpot is $50 million, each person in the pool will receive $1 million.
The first lotteries with monetary prizes were held in the Low Countries during the 15th century. The purpose was to raise money for town fortifications and poor relief. Some records show that lotteries may have been held earlier than this. The town of L’Ecluse, for instance, mentions a lottery on 9 May 1445. The prize was 1737 florins, which is equal to about US$170,000 today.
Odds of winning
There are various tactics lottery players employ in order to increase their odds of winning. These include playing the same lottery game each week, using “lucky” numbers, and only using Quick Pick. However, a Harvard statistics professor says that there is only one guaranteed way to increase your chances of winning.
When buying Scratch-it tickets for the lottery, it’s important to know the odds of winning. Scratch-it tickets’ odds are based on the print run of the ticket, which can be a million or more. This means that there are about two to five winners for every million tickets. But that doesn’t mean that you have a 100% chance of winning.
Multi-state lotteries are a group of state lotteries that share their pools of money to increase ticket sales. The Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) oversees these lotteries and their rules. The organization owns the intellectual property for these games and manages them for the benefit of all member lotteries. The organization also provides key services to state lotteries.
Scratch-it games for lottery play come in a variety of styles and themes. Some are classic scratch-and-match games, while others are bingo-style tickets. Some of these games offer jackpot prizes worth millions of dollars. The odds of winning these top prizes depend on the number of tickets sold in the print run. Some games pay out the top prizes immediately, while others can take several years to be claimed. | <urn:uuid:d3e158d2-bfbd-41f0-a53f-be145e05699d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://wayanadtouring.com/what-is-the-lottery/ | 2024-04-25T08:40:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.971673 | 613 |
C. S. Lewis is one of the writers who made me smile about serious things and think more deeply about important things. I discovered him through the Screwtape Letters, and I still go back to that book for insight and a smile. Here’s his advice for writers of all kinds.
“Don’t say it was delightful; make us say delightful when we’ve read the description. You see, all those words (horrifying, wonderful, hideous, exquisite) are only like saying to your readers Please will you do the job for me.”
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Stanley Schmidt was the editor of Analog Science Fiction and Fact magazine from 1978 to 2012. Every year, from 1980 through 2006 (the last year it was awarded) Schmidt was nominated for the World Science Fiction Society’s Hugo Award for Best Professional Editor. After the Society revamped their award structure, he was nominated for Best Editor Short Form every year until he retired. In 2013, the Society awarded him his first Hugo as an editor and a Special Committee Award for editorial Work. That tells you two things.
First, the World Science Fiction Society’s award system could probably use a tune-up. Second, that Stanley Schmidt was one heck of an editor.
Great editors make writers look good, but they do their work in the shadows. No one ever looked at Analog Science Fiction and Fact and said to themselves, “Wow! What a great editing job!” We just got lost in the stories.
Editors help us look good when they edit our writing, but they also help us look good when they give us sage advice that we can use. Here’s one bit of Stanley Schmidt’s sage advice.
“Resist the temptation to try to use dazzling style to conceal weakness of substance.”
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Federal Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon has supported national action on climate change by students, which includes a protest outside her Newcastle office today.
Ms Claydon said she “absolutely supports the right of students to engage in peaceful protest”.
“These kids are an inspiration. They’re not sitting back and accepting what adults are doing – they’re making their voices heard,” Ms Claydon said.
“If more young people got engaged in the political process, the Liberals mightn’t be so cavalier in selling out their future and the future of our planet.”
Ms Claydon said she was disappointed that she wasn’t able to be around to meet students at the end of a Parliamentary sitting week, but had held a meeting with a group of concerned students from Newcastle East Public School earlier in the month.
“I met with around 30 concerned students aged between 5 and 13 who told me how they are concerned about the future and the impacts of climate change on the environment and our oceans,” Ms Claydon said.
“It’s a sad state of affairs when primary school students are more informed than many members of the government about the dire implications of climate change, but that’s the grim reality of where we are on this issue.
“The time for climate denialism in our Federal Government is over. The time for an end to the war on renewables is here. And the time for real action on climate change is now.”
Ms Claydon said the Government had ‘betrayed’ future generations by actively stifling any real action on climate change.
“In the last five years, not only has the government failed to deliver any energy policy, they’ve also tried to dismantle every mechanism Australia has to reduce emissions to stem the impacts of climate change,” Ms Claydon said.
“Under the former Labor Government, emissions reduced by more than 10 per cent, but since the Liberals took government, they’ve risen year on year.
“The government’s own data shows that under its policy void, carbon pollution will keep rising all the way to 2030, which is the furthest date of projections.”
Ms Claydon said it had become clear that the only way to get action on climate change would be to change the Government.
“As long as the dinosaurs on the hard right of the Liberal party calls the shots, the Government will never be permitted to act on climate change.
“Only a Shorten Labor Government will take real action on climate change, and reduce carbon pollution in line with our plan for a minimum of 50 per cent renewables by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050. We will also invest $10 billion in renewable energy projects and deliver rebates of $2000 for households to buy energy saving battery systems.
“Labor’s plan will drive Australia into a new age of renewable energy which will lower power prices and create tens of thousands of new jobs.”
Novocastrians are invited to a series of drop-in sessions to view the City’s exciting plans for Newcastle Beach and provide feedback on the proposed public domain upgrades.
The latest stage of the ambitious Bathers Way project includes an overhaul of the stretch between the Newcastle Surf Life Saving Club and King Edward Park.
Key features include a new, wider shared pathway, new stairs and seating, kiosk, exercise equipment and improved public amenities. Plans also include a new intermediate level skate bowl and a renewed skate park to cater for all ages and abilities.
The community drop-in sessions will offer a chance to learn more about this priority project – and give feedback on the proposal at four locations across the city.
Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the City’s long-term vision included the revitalisation of Newcastle’s coastline to provide improved facilities to attract more people to live, work, relax and invest in the City.
“A big part of achieving this vision is the work we are undertaking on our iconic Bathers Way walk, a shared pathway from Nobbys to Merewether that is now more than half complete,” the Lord Mayor said.
“In a recent community survey, nine out of 10 respondents felt these upgraded coastal facilities had enhanced our beaches and coastal areas.
“Over this next phase we’re hosting drop-in sessions, across the city, to give everyone a say before we breathe new life into the area after decades of dormancy.
“The Bathers Way – Newcastle Beach is the largest and most complex stage of the Bathers Way project, which will transform an underutilised section of our coastline into a vibrant and attractive space for both visitors and the wider community.”
The drop-in sessions will be held from 5.30pm -7.30pm at:
- Mayfield Seniors Centre, Tuesday 4 December
- City Hall, Thursday 6 December
- Wallsend Library, Tuesday 11 December
- Adamstown Bowling Club, Wednesday 12 December
A Shorten Labor Government will introduce the most comprehensive contemporary music policy by an Australian government.
From encouraging more Australian children to learn and play music, to assisting young bands reach overseas markets, to more support for live music and ensuring fans aren’t being ripped off when they buy tickets – Labor wants to see more Australians making music, listening to music, and seeing music live.
The music industry contributes nearly $6 billion to the Australian economy each year. According to ARIA, the Australian music industry will be worth $100 billion globally within a decade. Live music alone supports around 64,000 jobs in Australia. More Australians attend live music than sport.
Labor wants to make sure the live music industry continues to grow, and to see more Australians with stable jobs in a thriving local industry.
Labor’s music policy all comes back to one single objective: We want to inspire the next generation of Australian artists and to see more international success stories.
Labor wants to make sure Australian kids have the chance to learn music, regardless of where they live. While many Australian kids are lucky enough to have parents who encourage them to learn an instrument at a young age, more and more kids now rely on their school to learn to play an instrument. To help schools facilitate learning, a Shorten Labor Government will provide $7 million in extra support for music education and music teachers. The funding will go towards expanding school programs such as SongMakers which brings musicians into schools, and Song Room, dedicated to providing music and art lessons to disadvantaged kids.
One of the biggest barriers for younger musicians is having a space to practice together. Labor will provide $5 million in grant funding to establish and grow music hubs around the country. This funding will provide support to councils, schools, neighborhood centres or community spaces to set up a music hub where students and musicians in the local area can come, learn, collaborate and practice. Funding could be used for soundproofing, equipment, instruments, acoustic assessments or refurbishments.
Labor wants more emerging artists to have the opportunity to record an album for public release and to play at live music venues. Labor will commit over $10m to the “new Sounds Australia” to deliver the functions of the office of live music to help them work with local governments to remove barriers for live music venues around the country. This means more places for young musicians to play, but also more venues for music lovers to see live performances locally. Labor will also double the funding to the New Recordings program to help a further ten new Australian artists record an EP. The current program allows for ten albums to be recorded a year, and has helped artists such Courtney Barnett and Alex the Astronaut gain an audience.
One of the key foundations of Sounds Australia is to showcase Australian music overseas. Labor’s commitment to the new Sounds Australia will expand its reach and build on the 1500 Australian groups that have been showcased at international events in over 23 countries. This means more musicians have a pathway to staying in the industry and more Australian music is heard here and around the world. Part of showcasing our music overseas will be small grants that are made available to help promote emerging Australian bands around the world, particularly in new markets such as Asia. Sounds Australia and the Association of Artists Managers will work together and, when needed, provide modest grants to assist with practical measures to help bands get a foothold including costs of airfares, local management and connections and assistance with booking venues. These grants could mean the difference between a new band making it in a new market or not.
Labor’s music policy will also include measures such as:
- cracking down on ticket scalping websites such as Viagogo
- increased funding for music and mental health programs.
The policies we are announcing today are aimed at boosting every aspect of Australian music. We want Australian music to be heard, Australian artists to stay in the industry and the next generation to be inspired. And we want to make it easier for music fans to buy tickets to the bands they love.
We believe in what our songwriters, musicians, performers and music industry do. We think it matters. Our Australian soundtrack matters. Let’s turn up the volume.
More information on Labor’s policy can be found here.
Labor will give Aussie sports and music fans a fair go, cracking down on ticket gouging which locks fans out of major events.
Labor will introduce a national ban on the use of ticket-buying bot software, which flood ticket websites to purchase the most tickets possible, causing ordinary consumers to miss out.
It is estimated bots account for as much as 30 per cent of the traffic to primary ticketing sites in the moments after a major event goes on sale.
We will also introduce a national cap on the resale price of tickets at 110 per cent of the initial face value.
This will mean fans will get a fair go on accessing tickets to sporting blockbusters, as well as concerts, musicals and theatres.
Ticket scalping is a growing scourge – instead of the sales going to our footy clubs and local businesses, artists and the music industry, fraudsters are building profit models and forcing consumers to pay exorbitant prices for tickets, or missing out completely.
Labor will act. A Shorten Labor Government will introduce a cap of 110 per cent of initial face value price for any resold tickets and make sure laws are consistent across all states and territories through federal legislation.
This crackdown will aim to cut the business model for websites like ViaGogo, which relies on selling tickets to music and sports fans at exorbitant, inflated prices and can often leave consumers stranded with useless tickets that have been sold multiple times.
Labor will also ban the use of ticket-buying bot software, which prevents ordinary consumers from accessing popular concerts and major events.
This will ensure genuine fans get fair access to tickets, and won’t have to compete with sophisticated software designed to buy as many tickets as possible when popular events go on sale online.
A Labor Government will also boost consumer protection by:
- Strengthening disclosure requirements for all ticket sellers; and
- Allowing for the fair resale of tickets, preventing primary ticket sellers cancelling legitimately purchased on-sold tickets
- A national ban on speculative ticket listing
The ACCC will conduct a review of these measures after twelve months of operation, with a view to further strong action if required.
We understand that consumers need the ability to easily on-sell tickets if they need to, and others may want to purchase tickets at the last minute. These reforms won’t prevent that – they will simply mean that ticket sellers can’t significantly profit from desperate fans.
The Liberals have been too paralysed by their own instability to take action on this issue, only introducing disclosure requirements for resellers last month and failing to act on ticket gouging at all.
Labor will prioritise Australian sports and music fans to make sure consumers get an overdue fair go.
South Australian Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young stands in solidarity with the young people striking for climate action in Adelaide today.
“The young people striking today give me great hope that the planet will be in good hands in the future, but we need to pass on something worth fighting for,” Senator Hanson-Young said.
“Queensland is on fire, Sydney is under water and farmers are facing extreme drought. Young people are showing more leadership on climate change than the Morrison Government.
“While young people strike, the WWF has concluded that Australia has the worst biodiversity management record out of 100 nations. We have a responsibility to future generations, to our unique flora and fauna, and to the rest of the world to lead the charge on saving this planet.
“Our nation is experiencing the effects of climate change here and now. If we want the young people protesting in Adelaide to have a bright future on a liveable planet, politicians need to do their jobs now.”
The Australian Greens have announced $10 million per year of funding into ending HIV in Australia, with a further $1 million for national campaigns that break down HIV discrimination and stigma, ahead of World AIDS Day on Saturday 1 December.
“We have the chance to end HIV in Australia. The Greens will invest $10 million a year into organisations that do the incredibly important work of combating and preventing HIV,” said Senator Richard Di Natale, leader of the Australian Greens and a doctor.
“We welcome the government’s announcement of HIV self-testing on the Therapeutic Goods Administration – a move that will go some way towards reducing the harm that stigma causes, but it doesn’t yet go far enough.”
“While Australia has had some success in reducing the transmission of HIV, we need to plan a process that will result in ending HIV.”
“We’re also committing an additional $1 million per year into national campaigns that break down HIV stigma and discrimination, encourage safer sex and encourage regular testing,” said Senator Janet Rice, Australian Greens LGBTIQ+ spokesperson.
“We know that reducing stigma and discrimination will lead to more people getting tested which is essential to eliminating HIV.”
A critical incident investigation has been launched following a single-vehicle crash in Cessnock.
During Thursday 29 November 2018, officers from Hunter Valley Police District were making inquiries to locate a 60-year-old man.
About midday, it’s believed the man driving a Nissan Navara, saw police on Richmond Vale Road, Cessnock, and drove off at speed, before hitting a tree.
Officers commenced CPR on the driver – and sole-occupant of the vehicle – until the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics, but he died at the scene.
A crime scene was established and will be forensically examined by Crash Investigation Unit officers.
Newcastle City Police District officers will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
That investigation will be subject to an independent review and will be monitored by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.
Anyone that has information that may assist is urged to come forward.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Strike Force Raptor have charged another member of the Comanchero outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) following an investigation into an alleged extortion attempt in the state’s west.
In August, the Criminal Groups Squad’s Strike Force Raptor North commenced an investigation following reports a 51-year-old man had been seriously assaulted and his house set on fire as part of an alleged extortion.
Following inquiries, Raptor North, with the assistance of officers from Orana Mid-Western Police District, Western Region Operational Support Group, and Hunter Valley Police District, executed 10 search warrants at properties across Mudgee, Dubbo, Gulgong, Yarrawonga, and Muswellbrook, just after 7am yesterday (Wednesday 28 November 2018).
Investigators seized several items from these locations, including 14 firearms, of which three were allegedly stolen from a home in Ruse in December 2017, ammunition, prohibited drugs, mobile phones, and OMCG paraphernalia.
Five men were charged during the operation and remain before the courts.
Following further inquiries, a 50-year-old Mudgee man was arrested at Mudgee Police Station today (Thursday 29 November 2018).
He was charged with demand money with menaces with intent to steal, assault occasioning actual bodily harm in company, and participate in criminal group contribute criminal activity.
Police will allege in court the man, who is a member of the Comanchero OMCG, assaulted the 51-year-old man and demanded a large amount of cash in July 2018.
He was granted strict conditional bail and is due to appear at Mudgee Local Court on Wednesday 9 January 2019.
Investigations are continuing.
Strike Force Raptor was established in 2009 and conducts proactive investigations and intelligence-based, high-impact policing operations to prevent and disrupt conflicts, and dismantle any network engaged in serious organised criminal activity.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Treasurer Dominic Perrottet today announced two of NSW’s most prominent Sydneysiders will work together to develop a long-term vision for the historic Macquarie Street East Precinct on the eastern fringe of the CBD.
Former Prime Minister Paul Keating will join forces with the Chief Commissioner of the Greater Sydney Commission, and former Lord Mayor of Sydney, Lucy Turnbull to work on the landmark project.
The review will look at ways to improve the amenity and public usage of one of Sydney’s most historic precincts, which includes Hyde Park Barracks, State Library, Sydney Hospital and NSW Parliament.
“I am delighted two of the most passionate advocates for Sydney have agreed to work together on ways to enhance what is already one of the jewels in this city’s glittering crown,” Ms Berejiklian said.
“Our aim is to make this area, with its historic buildings and beautiful gardens, an even more vibrant place for locals and tourists to enjoy.”
Mr Perrottet said Mr Keating and Mrs Turnbull were both strong advocates for Sydney, with a keen desire to improve the city and make it more welcoming and accessible for everybody.
“The Macquarie Street East Precinct is home to some of Sydney’s most important public buildings and iconic open spaces,” Mr Perrottet said.
“With two such passionate people working together on this project I am sure we will be able to make the area even better, unlock potential for new ways to connect the precinct to the rest of the CBD, and improve the public’s experience and usage.”
Mr Keating and Mrs Turnbull both welcomed the opportunity to provide ideas and direction for the Macquarie Street East Precinct.
“This precinct is of central importance to the city and there is scope for rationalisation in the further dedication of public space,” Mr Keating said.
Mrs Turnbull said as Sydney continued to grow it was important to ensure the use of open space evolved and adapted.
“I feel very privileged to be given the opportunity to help create a long term vision for a precinct that encapsulates so much history, beauty and cultural relevance dating back tens of thousands of years,” Mrs Turnbull said.
“It has long deserved better connections and access, so that more Sydneysiders and visitors can enjoy this precious precinct.”
An initial report from Mr Keating and Mrs Turnbull is expected to be completed by mid-2019.
NSW families will soon be able to access the new $100 Creative Kids voucher unlocking the creative abilities of a new generation across the State from 1 January 2019 when the program takes effect.
Minister for Finance, Services and Property Victor Dominello and Treasurer Dominic Perrottet today called on relevant providers to register with Service NSW so they can participate in the program.
Parents will be able to use one voucher for every school-age child per year to help meet the cost of structured creative and cultural activities, such as music lessons, languages, coding, drama and theatre, photography and graphic design.
“The NSW Government has returned more than $200 million to households this calendar year through various cost of living incentives. Creative Kids will provide parents with even more hip pocket relief,” Mr Dominello said.
“There are thousands of organisations out there who could be eligible for the program. We are calling on them to register with Service NSW so that parents can claim their $100 vouchers with them in the New Year.”
Mr Perrottet said: “This is a fantastic initiative that is only made possible because of our strong economic management.”
“We can afford to deliver real savings that help the working families of NSW and reduce barriers to healthy activity.
“This program compliments the hugely popular Active Kids voucher and for a family with two children, Creative and Active Kids combined will save you $400 a year.”
Creative Kids is one of a raft of NSW Government initiatives helping to ease cost of living pressure for households. Others include cheaper Green Slips and refunds, free car registration for regular toll users and the FuelCheck app.
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Yesterday we attended St Catherine's college career's event!
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We got to chat to all the pupils about their bright futures while our students gave complimentary file and paints, plaits and curls.
#academyofhairandbeauty #trainingschool #careersday #student #futuregeneration @ St. Catherine's College Here are some images from the event.
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The activity performed by Associazione Volontari Soccorso Aggius, established in the late 80s by the will of some citizens of Aggius, caters to the social sector, including, moreover, the first aid interventions for traumatized people, support for people who hasn’t the possibility to reach independently the hospital centres. They address to patients who are undergoing chemo-therapy treatments, medications, surgery or post-operative medication, especially the elderly or people living alone in rural homes where the public transport is absent.
It also provides an important support to the two retirement homes in the country: Mater Purissima, managed by Celestine nuns and the municipal one managed by a cooperative. This contribution consists in accompanying guests in hospitals for visits or hospitalizations, or the removing of discharged patients from these structures.
If it’s necessary, Associazione Volontari Soccorso Aggius, shall ensure the service together with the cultural associations, the patron feast and sports committee, ensuring the ambulance during the football matches, horse racing, fishing contests and festivals of all kind.
The support activity and the assistance given to the Civil Protection and the 118 is very important, as our contribution has been requested several times for the transport to their residence of persons discharged from hospitals or emergency room, freeing up these structures from any emergencies.
This activity takes place for free thanks to the contribution of volunteers, and the operating costs are covered by the CITIZENS offers.
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Via Roma, 66 07020 Aggius (OT)
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After almost 4 months in Malaysia in the next posts I would like to tell you a little bit more about the different people in this fantastic country. I would like to tell you about the people based on where they live, what they think, what music they listen to, what their religion is, how they brush their teeth, even what their social class might be or what urban group they belong to, but unfortunately I will devide my posts by their family history, also called race. I see no mobility so here I go! Later on I will go back to individuals, but I thought it would be interesting to give you an outlook on the situation here.
Here's 2 extracts from I am muslim by Dina Zaman."What is happening to this country? Heads of old chinese men are shaved over some harmless Gong Xi Fa Cai fun, non-muslims protest dress codes, people fight over loudspeaker volume for azan (call to prayers), and churches and temples are being demolished. God, we live in a circus. Around the city I see young people increasingly congregating by race. Young Malay kids on one side, trendy Chinese kids whooping it up on the other and Indian teenagers speaking Ebonics and wearing winter clothes in the tropical heat. My sister, who is a teacher, tells me it is the same in schools whether amongst students or teachers... the modern, progressive, wealthy Malaysia."
A few pages later in the same chapter...
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I see plenty of "mingling" in Terengganu and Kelantan. The Chinese in Terengganu speak the local dialect fluently and aren't seen as "the other" Maybe I only see what I want. Maybe, I am too idealistic."
Here's a blog that disagrees with me: http://freemahesa.blogspot.com/2011/12/malaysians-are-not-racists-trust-me.html
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Dr Gianluca Masi took the image from the roof of the building where he lives last night, using a camera with special lenses. It shows Venus, Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars and the Moon
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn can all be seen with the naked eye, while Uranus and Neptune are possible to spot with binoculars or a telescope.
Astronomer Dr Gianluca Masi shared a picture he took of the five planets that could be seen with the naked eye, while other skywatchers across the world also captured images of the 'planet parade'. He took it from the roof of a building in Rome, Italy last night, using a camera with special lenses.
The solar system will put on a show for space fans for the next two evenings, with all seven planets other than Earth visible in the night sky
Dr Masi, who works with the Virtual Telescope Project, told MailOnline: 'The opportunity to see all the planetary family at a glance does not happen often.
'We can get a better idea of the cosmic place where we live by looking at the other planets. We have just a couple of days to look at this parade, before Mercury will disappear into the solar glare.'
This week, Twitter users from across the globe, including Japan and the US, have been sharing photos of the spectacle online. The phenomenon is known to occur about once every two years.
All planets appeared in the night sky as small points of light to stargazers in the northern hemisphere. Mercury is the hardest planet to see without magnification, as it is sitting in a bright part of the sky, however it can be spotted close to the much brighter Venus which outshines it by 70 times.
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The Coney Hall Trust is a registered charity with The Charity Commission. The Trustees have responsibility for operating and overseeing the ongoing operation of the halls.
Currently our Trustees are; Mr. Chris Cooper (Chair of Trustees), Mrs Jenny Harknett, Mr. Jeff Seabrook. Mr. Robert Smithson, Mr Chris Beckley and Rev Jon Ward. All Trustees are volunteers and all have specific duties but of course all act corporately for the benefit of the Trust and meet regularly.
Employed by the Trustees are:-
Mrs. Debbie Vickery, who is our Office Manager, Clerk to the Trustees, and deals with our bookings and finances.
All bookings and enquiries should be made through Debbie at the office – the answer phone is available when the office is closed. Caretakers can be contacted if urgent on 020 8462 5557 but please note that our caretakers are unable to accept bookings.
Debbie – Clerk to the Trustees / Office Manager
Runs the Office, and takes all bookings for the halls.
Grew up in Coney Hall, now lives in West Wickham.
June – Caretaker
Lives in Shirley
Cleans & prepares the rooms for hire and looks after plants and hanging baskets etc.
Paul – Caretaker
Lives in Coney Hall
Prepares rooms for hire, co-ordinates repairs and services etc.
Arman – Caretaker
Lives in West Wickham
Prepares rooms for hire, takes care of gardens, repairs etc.
Obviously this a very brief summary of what our staff do, we are very much a team, and we can’t possibly list all the jobs that we do, but we all work together to try to give the Assembly Halls a happy, friendly atmosphere, and lovely place to hire at the centre of our community. | <urn:uuid:95952f07-00df-486f-ab4b-5150fd038c4c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.assemblyhalls.org/whos-who/ | 2024-04-25T06:49:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.938397 | 390 |
SERIOUSLY? SLEEP DOES THAT?
Not that I was a skeptic by any means. I know that sleep is greatly beneficial to your health. But getting to bed by 10:00 always felt like effort. And that meant that sleep had to be enough of a priority to make the effort. So I started a sleep challenge with an accountability partner. If I was in bed by 10:00, I got to put a sticker on my calendar. That might sound childish, but truly it's the visual tracking of the process that made it motivating.
- More motivation. It was so much easier to do tasks that seemed challenging.
- Better focus. I got so much more done during the day.
- More energy. Woohoo! That's a big win!
- Less brain fog. It was so much easier to have a vision for the day and see what needed to get done.
After two months of this same sleep schedule, this is what I noticed in addition to the things above:
- Less weight! Yes! Letting your body detox and restore (especially between 10-12 pm) contributes to weight loss.
- Less cravings and emotional eating! More balanced blood sugar equals less cravings and being more rested meant my body didn't need as much fuel to keep me going.
So is sleep worth it? YES! And what's so great about all this is that it's FREE! I have so many people tell me that they don't have the money to focus on their health. But all this takes is a desire, some accountability and motivation.
Yes, sleep is medicine.
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Much as I'd like to throw in my voice, I don't own Dominions 3 and am therefore not much help in deciding matters related to the game.
...but if you are considering starting a new game, would y'all mind doing it in late age? Every other Dom 3 game I've seen has been either EA or MA, and I'd seriously like to see someone take Bogarus for a spin, or LA Marignon. LA has got some very cool nations, and from what I've read about the game, it seems to be focused more on large-scale battles with soldiers, rather than the raw magical prowess of EA (not that it doesn't have its own flashy stuff, mind you), and big wars have always been fun to watch (speaking of which, I do think y'all should find it within yourselves to post some screenshots now and again... For those of us who enjoy being filthy leeching spectators).
You'll run into the issue of Ermor and R'lyeh, of course... But Ermor can be a nice leg up for newish players, should that be needed, and it shouldn't really be hard to come to an agreement as to whether or not to have them in the game. | <urn:uuid:7e8911b9-8cb9-4cbf-b18c-543fb01d0d7f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.bay12forums.com/smf/index.php?topic=46012.msg1339227 | 2024-04-25T07:32:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.981646 | 254 |
We try not to call the boys "the twins," or dress them in matching outfits, or in any way imply that they are the same.
Because they aren't. They may look alike, but they are very different little people with different likes, dislikes, abilities, and personalities.
But man, oh man! I love when they wear matching pjs.
Could there be anything sweeter than snuggling as a family in the morning?
Clean white sheets. Matching footie pajamas. No one with especially bad breath.
After the babies slept for TWELVE HOURS.
They're wearing size 9 month clothes.
And no, I didn't put the boys into this position. Micah was sitting behind Grey and decided that what he really wanted was to be on his belly.
So he flopped forward on to his brother.
To be quite honest, they spend much of their time in this way.
Travis thinks they will love to wrestle when they're older.
I hope you have a wonderful, snugly day!
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The Prometheus Statue at Rockefeller Center in New York City is one of the most famous sculptures in the world. After the Statue of Liberty, it is perhaps the most celebrated piece of artwork in America.
Prometheus was the wisest Titan. His name means "forethought" and he was able to foretell the future. Prometheus is known as the protector and benefactor of man. He gave mankind a number of gifts including fire.
For this Zeus punished Prometheus by having him chained to a rock with an eagle tearing at his liver. He was to be left there for all eternity or until he agreed to disclose to Zeus which of Zeus children would try to replace him. He was eventually rescued by Hercules without giving in to Zeus.
In the Western classical tradition, Prometheus became a figure who represented human striving, particularly the quest for scientific knowledge.
Prometheus has become a famous archetype and symbol in world literature, music, and art for his defiance of established authority and for the suffering he endured.
Through the ages, writers and composers have referred to the Titan to draw attention to a fictional or real person's suffering or his rebellion against a government, a way of life, a tradition, or an accepted practice or principle.
Examples of such references are Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, Frankenstein or Alexander Scriabin's 1910 symphonic work, Prometheus, the Poem of Fire and André Maurois's 1965 biography, Prometheus, the Life of Balzac.
Cast in bronze from the original model of the Prometheus Statue at Rockefeller Center, this Prometheus sculpture is gilded by hand in 24K gold leaf, and bears the sculptor's signature, P. Manship. To date, only four Prometheus maquettes exist, two in private collections, one in the Smithsonian Institute and one in the Minnesota Museum of Art.
Prometheus Bound by Nicolas-Sébastien Adam (1705 -1778) from Louvre, Paris |
Paul Manship received the commission in January 1933 from John D. Rockefeller after presenting the Prometheus maquette to the Rockefeller Center Committee. It was part of the original design for the ambitious and quintessential Art Deco urban center built in the depths of the Depression.
Paul Howard Manship was born in Minnesota, in 1885. Later in his life he migrated to New York City where he enrolled in the Art Students League of New York.
In 1909, he entered the competition for, and won, the highly sought-after Prix de Rome. In Italy he attended the American Academy from 1909 until 1912. While in Europe he became increasingly interested in Archaic art and he became more and more attracted to classical subjects.
Manship was chosen by the American Battle Monuments Commission to create monuments following both the First and Second World Wars. They are located respectively in the American Cemetery at Thiaucourt, France in 1926, and in the military cemetery at Anzio, Italy.
The model for the Prometheus was Ray Van Cleef, widely used artists’ model. He was a central figure in the iron game from the 1930s, managing editor of Strength & Health magazine and a gym owner.
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This past week, we went to southern California to go to Disneyland. We went for two days, about 14 hours on our feet each day. The first day L did not want to go on many rides and Rob didn't feel well, and it was hot and more crowded than I thought it would be. The second day there was nothing Leila wouldn't go on, and it was super fun. It cost a couple hundred bucks for L to ease into things, but this is not what the title of this post is referring to.
What I am referring to in the title, the sacrifices that we make for these ankle biters, is not the endless days spent at theme parks, or the day-long car trips to get to these theme parks; I'm talking about hemorrhoids.
If you have ever been pregnant, you know that hemorrhoids are an almost inevitable byproduct of this most feminine state. Lucky is the woman who gives birth without having to deal with one of these little honeys. After I gave birth, that whole area burned like a mother-effer, but it was the hemorrhoid, not the other thing, that was giving me the most trouble. If you are one of the lucky people out there who has never experienced a hemorrhoid, via pregnancy or a diet devoid of fiber, allow me to 'splain: It feels like you have a triangular tortilla chip stuck in your corn hole (no maize pun intended.) TMI? Okay, moving on.
Normally, my little friend is very manageable and I spend very little time thinking about him (because you know something this irritating is male.) But for some reason, on this trip, my bowels were acting very strangely indeed, and that tortilla chip was extra salty. I hadn't brought any of my miracle witch hazel pads with me, since I hadn't anticipated any problems, but I spent a few days (yes, DAYS) debating whether to go to the local CVS and stock up.
Unfortunately, there is no CVS at Disneyland, and that was where I was when I just couldn't take it anymore. I was walking funny, and was very distracted and unhappy. So this is what I did. I started by making Rob ask a popcorn vendor where one might go for an embarrassing personal problem. He directed us to the first aid station, which is really like a little urgent care unit right behind Main Street. There were some girls getting bandaids for the blisters on their feet, and a mom holding a feverish toddler with an ear infection (I felt for that mom, too. In addition to her probable hemorrhoid, she had come all the way from Canada to sit in a hotel room with a cranky, sick baby.) And then there was me. I asked the nice lady behind the counter if she had any hemorrhoid medication. I died inside a little. She said, no, but she called some other place and they had some Preparation H. She directed me to a coffee shop further up Main Street. Why A coffee shop has this particular thing and the first aid station doesn't is beyond me.
So I went up to the coffee shop and asked if this was the Market House, and the nice Disney lady said yes, what could she help me find, and here's how it went:
Her: "Are you looking for something in particular?"
Me: "Its too embarrassing."
Me: "No, worse."
Her: "That time of the month?"
Me: "Even worse. I need some prprshun H."
Her: "Oh, sure, we have that!"
Bless that woman for being discreet and relaxed and not mocking me. I'm sure she mocked me later with her friends, but who can blame her? It was $11.91, and I had exactly $12. Thank God.
The nearest bathroom was between Frontierland and Adventureland, and that was where I was further humiliated, even though I was alone in a stall. By the time I stepped off the Jungle cruise a little while later, I was a new woman. Thank you, Disneyland, and you're welcome, Leila.
I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome the long-awaited and much exalted arrival of Little Reed, who hopefully did not leave any hemorrhoids behind, and who will bring tons of love and joy and trips to theme parks to his wonderful and deserving parents. Congratulations! | <urn:uuid:38a7236f-603d-410c-9460-55581181bd38> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.boredhousewifesyndrome.com/2011/05/what-we-do-for-our-children.html | 2024-04-25T08:13:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.986622 | 912 |
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This plant is best suited in a clearing in the woodland garden, since it prefers partial to full sunlight. Foxglove beardtongue has beautiful dark green leaves, but the best features are its long flowering stalks which are over 3 feet tall. The tubular flowers are mostly white but they have faint violet lines which serve as guides to visiting insects. The bumble bees have taken a great liking to Penstemon digitalis, and I have to be somewhat careful walking or working near the plants – they seem a bit more aggressive for they seem to think I’m going to deprive them of the nectar. Foxglove beardtongue is a perennial which will spread from rhizomes, but it also produces a good amount of seed. The stalks will eventually fall over and the seed will be deposited nearby the current plants.
I’ve found the plant very easy to grow, but you need to make sure it is watered if there is a drought. A few weeks back the plants wilted somewhat with the high 90 degree weather, but they recovered quickly with some water. They are looking quite happy with the recent series of thunderstorms we’ve been experiencing. | <urn:uuid:3d870d8b-2310-4620-91cd-cf18375dd729> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.capecodwoodlandgarden.com/2012/06/30/penstemon-digitalis-foxglove-beardtongue/ | 2024-04-25T06:51:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.978533 | 250 |
Lazarus and his sisters Martha and Mary were very good friends to Jesus. He had even spent time in their home. When Lazarus got sick his sisters sent someone to get Jesus. Let’s see what happens.
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Dana Bluffs Condos For Sale
The Dana Bluffs community in Dana Point is considered one of the best view condos in the Capistrano Beach area. The homes sit majestically on the cliff and have direct views of the Doheny Beach and the Pacific Ocean as pictured above. Select condos in the community will have views of the beach and the white water crashing on the sand. All the current available Dana Bluffs condos for sale and for lease are listed below. I have sold condos in this community and know these condos very well. Please contact me with questions and to set up a showing for any of these properties.
Dana Bluffs Dana Point Condos For Sale
Dana Bluffs Community
The Dana Bluffs community is under a homeowners association with monthly dues of $615 a month. This includes a community pool and tennis court that has recently gone under renovation and is pictured below. The association is also going through the community and updating the decks attached to these condos as well.
The condos are built as a two level town home with main living entrainment spaces located on the first level with the bedrooms located upstairs. The floor plans offer Master Bedrooms on the 2nd level facing the ocean with it's own private view deck.
The views can be really amazing depending on the location of the property. Since the community is a bluff front property the views are only obstructed by other condos in the community. Condos on the front row will have the most panoramic views.
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Volkswagen's E-Up! electric hatch back was recently spotted testing near Gotenberg in Sweden.
The Swedish blog reporter who stumbled across the E-Up! unattended at a local charging station noted the VW EV was using a Japanese standard CHAdeMO fast charging plug as opposed to the SAE J1772 DC fast charging standard agreed to by Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche and Volkswagen.
We have previously noticed the CHAdeMO plug also being used on Audi's R8 e-tron test mules.
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
Review of 9/11 film Extremely Loud and Up Close
Each month I publish a film review, for Touchstone (the New Zealand Methodist magazine). Here is the review for the movie “Extremely Loud and Up Close.”
Extremely Loud and Up Close
Last year was the 10th anniversary and they had to come, the Hollywood gaze settling on the shock of 9/11 and the horror of the aftermath.
In “Extremely Loud and Up Close,” the tragedy that is the twin towers is viewed through the eyes of 9 year old, Oskar Schnell as he struggles to make sense of the death of his father. Threads of further mystery are woven into the plot line, driven by the key Oskar finds in his fathers’ jacket and the unexplained appearance of The Renter, suddenly living with Oskar’s grandmother in a nearby apartment.
The movie, adapted for the screen by Eric Roth (“Forrest Gump,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”), is based on a novel of the same name by Jonathan Safran Foer. It is directed by Stephen Daldry. Each of his previous movies (“Billy Elliot,” “The Hours,” “The Reader”) gained nomination for the Academy Awards. “Extremely Loud and Up Close” was no exception.
Despite the accolades, the movie struggles. Perhaps it is simply because we know the ending. A similarity would be the Jesus movie genre. How to generate tension when we all know what happens, whether death and resurrection in a Jesus movie, or shock and grief in the aftermath of the Twin Towers?
Perhaps it is because the metaphors are so cliche – the vase shattering on the first anniversary, the key triggering a search both physical and psychological, the answerphone unblinking in its silent reproach.
Perhaps it is because at times, the plot seems less than believable. How can a child so young wander so easily all over New York? How can his mother find the time to work, to mother and to tread ahead of him? Why, really, can The Renter not speak?
A saving grace is the cast. Thomas Horn is sensational as Oskar Schell, mildly autistic, highly imaginative, caught in a trauma not his making. So also is Max Von Sydow as The Renter, so remotely human and Tom Hanks as the creatively engaging father.
The movie employs the zoom lens, wanting us to be up close, to focus on one child and one family. It means that every emotion is played extremely loud, evoked in the montages of bodies falling and sidewalk shrines awash with people grieving. It makes the film feel like pure opportunism, a commercial piggybacking on human tragedy.
In being extremely close, what inevitably gets lost is perspective. The focus on one story obscure the unique grief that surrounds the other 2,594 who died at the World Trade Centre. The focus on New York overlooks the many Iraqi children who now wander their bombed out streets looking for their dead parents. Oskar’s mental health, his struggles with autism, are turned into comedy simply to keep the tragedy light.
In the midst of these failings, a credible theology of grief is presented. Oskar’s self-harm is believably palpable, as is Linda Schell’s patient acceptance of Oskar’s unthinking, tearful anger. Time can heal, but only when the cycles of guilt, shame, anger are engaged, up close and extremely loud.
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In 1995, Tianjin Sinobioway was undertook the construction of National genetic engineering pharmaceutical pilot plant test production base. After 3 years hard-working, Tianjin Sinobioway achieved the project successfully and passed the national inspection in 1999. This base adopted the advanced technique project evaluation and management system which has been keeping touch with home and abroad research institutions and universities. It afforded many national projects and scientific research project of Tianjin Committee of Science and Technology. In 1997, Tianjin Sinobioway succeeded to develop and launched the α－2b IFN Lyo. After that Tianjin Sinobioway mainly devoted itself to the research of IFN series of products, and produced the first IFN pre-filled syringe (PFS) which was the 2003 national torch project and key scientific & research project of Tianjin Committee of Science and Technology. The spray—Jaferon is the first spray IFN in the world which was researched together with Tianjin Institute of Pharmaceutical Research. It is the key project of Tianjin high and technique industrialization and Tianjin Committee of Science and Technology. Hualida has the proprietary intellectual property rights.
In 2003, Hualida Bio-park was built and further promoted the National genetic engineering pharmaceutical pilot plant test production base. Tianjin Sinobioway introduced plentiful state of art advanced facilities, including 9 fermentation tanks from B.BRAUN of Germany and Bioengineering of Switzerland which are 5L、42L、90L、450L and 1500L. The tanks could meet the requirement from test scale, pilot scale and industrialization production. The purification system for pilot scale includes AKTAexplorer 100 Chromatograph system of GE, multi-Chromatograph column with different specification, PALL、Millipore Proflux M12 ultrafiltration system etc. The HAVC system is from SINKO of Japan. Tianjin Sinobioway has fermentation, purification production lines, 2 freeze-dryer powder production lines, PFS filling line. And also has the capacity to produce 200 batches biomass, 50 batches API, 200 batches finished products, 200 batches PFS, 200 batches solution per year. The GMP standard workshop and facilities could meet the top level in the world.
In the beginning of 2010, Tianjin Sinobioway cooperated with Tianjin International Joint Academy of Biotechnology & Medicine (TJAB) which was built by National Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of commerce, Ministry of Health, SFDA and TEDA of Tianjin. The achievement of the cooperation is afforded and finished the project of Eleventh Five-Year Plan and significant new medicine development which is the construction of integrity platform for national bio-medicine development. Meanwhile, Tianjin Sinobioway became the Biopharmaceutical GMP Pilot Plant Platform and afforded the development of upstream technique and downstream biotechnology development of Biopharmaceutical, and also the research on new finished products and its industrialization.
Tianjin Sinobioway built an international standard management system and a high skill and experienced team under 20 years’ hard-working with the enterprise philosophy of "Human oriented, Teamwork, Practicality & innovation, and Excellence", and guided by the quality policy of "Providing users with medicines of the highest quality in the world". 10% of the staff has the master degree and 50% of the staff has the bachelor degree. The team of Tianjin Sinobioway including marketing support, R&D, registration, production, quality, management, financial, HR, marketing etc. There is 30% of the master degree staff engaged in the core work which is marketing support, R&D, registration, production and quality which is professional, young, high quality. They are the elites in the field of biopharmaceutical and Chemical anti-cancer medicine. Tianjin Sinobioway not only cultivate the internal staff, but also introduce the talents from external to involve in the R&D work. Tianjin Sinobioway has built the post-doctor station in 1999 after the approval from National ministry of personnel. And also cooperate with Peking University, Nankai University, Tianjin medical university, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Tianjin medical research institution. In the marketing aspect, Tianjin Sinobioway has a sales group with 170 sales reps, 21 local offices across of China except Tibet, Hongkong, Taiwan. Till 2010, the sales of Tianjin Sinobioway IFN keep in the top 3 of domestic marketing.
Tianjin Sinobioway is not only focusing on the industrialized development of owned products, but also active in the external cooperation and services by taking advantage of National genetic engineering pharmaceutical pilot plant test production base and Biopharmaceutical GMP pilot plant platform.
The state of art facilities, extraordinary team provided the superior service which also gained the unanimous appraise from the customers. Hualida has passed the quality audit from Brazil, Pakistan, Lithuania, Egypt and Israel etc.
Looking forward to the business cooperation from the friends home and abroad.
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Very cool, Mom! I can't believe how quickly you're getting this!Oh, I found a link you might like to see. She took some pictures of her son's school garden. It reminded me of what you had done at SSCS, or whatever your school is!http://www.themayfly.com/weblog/2007/02/for_the_birds.html
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Wilson Rothman, one of the editors at Gizmodo, wrote this delightful screed about his experience with a balky Epson printer. He tried to print out 15 pages of black-and-white text, only to have the printer stop and warn him that he was out of several types of color ink. Replacing the ink cartridges didn't help and he was left with a printer that refused to print anything, even though the document didn't require any color ink. Rothman's problem reminds me of my own recalcitrant Canon all-in-one (scanner/copier/printer) inkjet printer. I bought the Canon MP500 all-in-one in August 2006 when I needed a printer in a hurry for a project. I did a little research, read a few favorable reviews, and found the printer at Best Buy for a decent price. It was fine for about 18 months and I especially enjoyed having a scanner at home again. I started the long (and as yet, unfinished) process of scanning my old photos. Someday I will get back to that project and complete it.
Last spring, my printer started having issues with the ink cartridges. For about a year now, the printer refuses to work, claiming that it can't recognize one or two of the color cartridges. The current cartridges are Canon brand, as I've read enough stories about printers having difficulties with third-party cartridges. My cartridges are also nearly brand-new, but the printer claims that they're either empty or unknown. For a while I was able to restart the printer several times and on the third or fourth boot-up it would recognize its own cartridges and start working. Since I moved to Brooklyn, the printer hasn't worked at all. It's become an extra-large paperweight in my bedroom.
The most frustrating aspect of this cartridge problem is that I don't need to print that often, but I do need to use the scanner. However, the printer won't do anything as long as it doesn't recognize the cartridges. There is no logical reason why the scanner can't continue to work when the printer part of the device is out of order. But the printer's startup sequence requires that all parts of the device be fully functional, so I'm left with a hunk of plastic and glass that is entirely unusable in its current condition.
The easy fix would be to buy another set of ink cartridges and hope that my existing set came from a bad batch. And given the cost of ink, that path would make more sense than buying a whole new all-in-one printer. I'm going to order another set of cartridges as soon as I can remember to check the printer to see which ones I need. But I'm going to want to punch someone if I go that route and then find out my printer still doesn't work. Canon, you're on notice. | <urn:uuid:3993aac2-3bd0-4489-8c77-913de9cc1e98> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.fiveguysproductions.com/2009/02/wilson-rothman-one-of-editors-at.html | 2024-04-25T07:05:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.979889 | 589 |
Bourne Town Harriers have been hosting the Grimsthorpe Castle 10k race and fun run alongside the St John Ambulance fun day in the grounds of the estate for 25 years this year. The fun day and more latterly the Grimsthorpe music festival no longer run and so the race took place independently on the traditional course. The weather was dire but many hardy souls braved the elements and the race goes on alone.
Bakkavor Bourne Salads and JO Simms have continued the support given over many years for the event and so the Harriers were able to make a donation from the proceeds of the race. This year they decided to donate £250 to Friends of Bourne Woods. Many of the clubs endurance training sessions take place in the woods, especially in the summer, and the Harriers regard it as a very special place to run.
The Friends of Bourne Wood secretary, Sarah Roberts, commented that ‘We are very grateful for the generous donation. We plan to re-new our marquee which we use for our big events (at Easter and in the Orchard) in 2016 and this donation will help fund this plan. We are aware of how much the Harriers use the wood and think this is a lovely way for them to show their appreciation for our great outdoor space.’ | <urn:uuid:38b4c8ef-f205-405f-8def-dbc1ba2ec059> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.friendsofbournewoods.org.uk/2016/01/ | 2024-04-25T07:46:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.960293 | 273 |
openSUSE 11.2 Milestone 6 released
The openSUSE developers have announced the release of the sixth milestone in the development of openSUSE 11.2, code named Fichte. The sixth milestone includes several changes and updates since the release of the previous milestone at the beginning of August.
openSUSE 11.2 Milestone 6 features version 2.6.31 RC6 of the Linux kernel and version 2.28 Beta of the GNOME desktop environment. New package updates and additions include Firefox 3.5.2, OpenOffice.org 3.1.1 Beta 2, VirtualBox 3.0.4 and version 2.6.7 of the GIMP image manipulation and editing application. The release also includes PackageKit 0.5.1 and version 3.1 of the Python scripting language. As with all development releases, openSUSE Milestone 6 still contains some bugs and is only intended for testing, not for production use. A regularly updated list of the most annoying bugs can be found in the project's wiki.
More details about the release can be found in the change log. openSUSE 11.2 Milestone 6 is available to download for 32 and 64 bit x86 systems as a DVD or LiveCD image from the projects developer/get it section. An overview of the planned features for the final openSUSE 11.2 release can be found on the distributions own feature-tracking system, called OpenFate. The final version of Fichte is expected to be released in November.
- openSUSE to default to KDE, a report from The H.
- New support cycle for openSUSE, a report from The H.
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Two days ago, compañero Fidel Castro made a rare appearance at the closing of the VII Congress of the Communist Party of Cuba. A great revolutionary, an incredible human being, Fidel, deserves the full respect of every communist, of everyone who believes in the ideals of Marxism-Leninism.
Fidel Castro: Absolved by History!*
By Nikos Mottas.
"Socialism is and will continue being the hope, the only hope, the only way for the People, the oppressed ones, the exploited ones, the looted ones. Socialism is the only choice!" - Fidel Castro Ruz.
It was 26th of July 1953 when a group of around 160 rebels, under the leadership of 26 years-old lawyer Fidel Castro, tried an armed attack on the Moncada barracks, at Santiago de Cuba. The aim was to give a first message of resistance against the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. The attack was not successful. Sixty-one rebels were killed while the rest -- including Castro -- were captured and imprisoned by the regime's authorities. However, the 26th of July 1953 remained in Cuban history as the day when the trigger of the following revolution was pulled. The revolutionary 'Movement of the 26thof July' (Movimiento 26 de Julio) took it's name from that day and a few years later led the army of Fidel, Che, Raul and Camilo to the thriumph against the corrupted, pro-imperialist regime of Batista.
This years anniversary of the 26th of July 1953 attack gives the opportunity of writing some thoughts, as well as evidence, regarding the revolution that took place at the island of Jose Marti. Especially in today's historical circumstances and given the targeted distortions and defamations which are unleashed against Cuba and Cuban people.
Historically, very few revolutions have been so deliberately distorted and misinterpreted as the 1959 Cuban Revolution has. The multiple enemies of Revolution and Castroism have invented hundreds of arguments in order to blemish the political, social and cultural values which, 53 year now, have been established in the island. That consists an effort which started just after the overthrow of the corrupted, and supported by Washington, dictatorship of Batista on January 1959. The confiscation of the property held by the monopolies and the Cuban bourgeoise, the agrarian reform and the socialization of the means of production which took place in the first half of the 1960s were an unexpected, big victory for the working class internationally.
Having the support of the Soviet Union, the government of Fidel managed to establish, for at least three consecutive decades, a functional economic system, upgrading significantly on the same time the sectors of Health and Education and, furthermore, eliminating the illiteration rates existing in the pro-revolutionary period. Of course, the accomplishments of the Revolution were -- and continue to be -- a "thorn in the eye" of the capitalist superpower as well as of the various anti-communists, including conservative, neoliberal, social-democrats, opportunists etc.
As it is known, during the period of Batista's dictatorship, Cuba was a huge plant of sugar production and casino-tourism, mainly for upper-class americans. The authority established by the "July 26th Movement" not only sweeped the privileges of the greedy cuban bourgeoise but also cut the "umbilical cord" of the country's financial oligarchy with US imperialism. That had as a result the change of power in a class level, with the emergence of the country's daily people (workers, farmers, youth) as protagonists in the social reality of Cuba.
During the Revolution's first five years the consumption of meat and textile was doubled (the products became accessible to all the citizens), the housing prices were rapidly decreased, the abandoned luxurious mansions of those who left Cuba became home of about 80,000 students from the rural areas and the expensive cars of the self-exiled counter-revolutionaries were given to former servants in order to start working as taxi drivers.
In order to comment on the achievements of the Cuban Revolution we must see the conditions existed before 1959. The reality is that before the takeover of Havana by the rebel forces, the island was no more than a small colony of Washington. Almost all products were imported from the United States as an exchange for the opening of the US market to the sugar production. The "indigenous" population had to obtain the basic goods (including the meat market) from the external (imported) sources indicated by the colonial regime.
The notorious United Fruit Co, the US-based monopoly of fruit trade, was a powerful company which was bringing huge profits to it's owners by exploting the land of Cuban people. All -- without exceptions -- the suppliers of electricity and telephone were companies based in the United States, as well as the companies providing pharmaceutical material, clothing, automobiles and transportation (buses, ships, aircrafts). Cuban workers were forced to live a life by consuming imported american products which were provided in higher prices than in the US, being in fact slaves of a, tied by imperialism, oligarchy.
Today, 53 years after the Revolution, the (quality) level of public sectors including Health, Education and Housing is much higher than in many capitalist countries in Latin America. The literacy rate is almost 98%, education is accessible to all citizens without exceptions while the Cuban national health system (free for all) is justifiably regarded one of the best in the world. Some indicative data speak by themselves:
- In 2007, the average life expectancy rate in Cuba was 78.26 years, having increasing trend. For the same year, the rate in the US was 77.99 years. (World Bank).
- In 2010, infant mortality rate in the island was 4.7 for ever 1000 births, less than any country in the whole continent, including the US.
- During the last years, 1,390,000 patients from 32 countries had their vision improved or fully restored in 59 ophalmology centers operating under the support of the Cuban and Venezuelan governments.
- The centralized, state control of economy has let Cuba to constantly develop the national health system, even after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the hardening of the US economic blockade. From 1990 to 2003, the number of doctors in Cuba increased by 76%, of dentists by 46% and nurses by 16%. During the same period, the population coverage of the social institution of "family doctor" was increased by 52.2%, touching a rate of 99.2% in 2003.
- In November 2008, Cuba had more than 70,000 doctors. From them, approximately 17,600 were sent to 75 different countries in order to offer their services there. In 27 countries (including African countries such as Ghana, Botswana, Namimbia etc.) Cuba has supplied medical personnel which offers high quality services. In Timor Leste, for example, it is estimated that between 2003 and 2008, the Cuban medical mission saved 11,400 people contributing significantly to the fall of birth mortality rate.
- The high solidarity feeling among Cuban people is undoubted. The first Cuban medical team was sent in 1960 to the then devastated by an earthquake Chile. From 1960 to 1980 the Cuban government immediately sent medical aid to 16 countries which had been facing natural disasters or conflicts. On August 2005, after the disastrous hurricane Katrina in the United States, the Castro government volunteered to sent a team of doctors to the state of Louisianna. The proposal was turned down by the Bush administration. During the same year, on October 2005, Cuba sent the largest number of specialized medical personnel (2,500 men and women) to Pakistan, shortly after the earthquake. Moreover, the Cuban government offered 1,000 scholarships to Pakistani students from poor families who desired to study medicine.
- The 99.8% of Cubans over the age of 15 know how to read and write (UNESCO). That consists the highest rate of literacy in Latin America and one of the highest internationally.
- During 2010, one million young Cubans were graduated from the country's universities.
- The role of woman in society is upgraded. Fourty-three percent (43%) of the seats at the country's parliament are held by females, while 65% of the labor force in technical sectors are women.
- Despite the relatively small size of the country (11 million), Cuba is a significant power in sports. For example, in the Pan-American Games of 2011 held in Mexico, the country was terminated second with 58 golden medals.
Undoubtely, nobody can say that the Revolution solved all the problems. There are existing problems which constantly changing and need new and more sophisticated solutions. It is also clear that by the standards of Cuba's northern neighbour (where approximately 50 million people have no social security), Fidel's country is indeed a relatively poor place. But here, we should ask the following: Under what conditions does Cuba and Cuban people try to live and develop for more than four decades?
The answer is straightforward. From the establishment of the Revolution and until today, the Cuban people are facing a multi-dimensional enmity which aims in the collapse of this small, but resistant, socialist nation, just a few miles south of Florida. The inhuman embargo (economic blockade) that has been imposed by the US government consisted -- and consists -- the forefront of a multi-dimensional, unethical war that Imperialism has declared to Castro's government. It is estimated that, in economic terms, 8 hours of economic blockade equals with 140 school buildings' renovations. Three days of blockade equals with 100 tones of pharmaceutical material.
The war against the Castro government and the Cuban people became more relentless after the Soviet Union's collapse in the beginning of 1990s. Someone could expect the gradual dissolution of socialism in the island. However, Cuba managed not only to stay firm, but also to progress under especially adverse circumstances. That consists the unambiguous and undoubted vindication of Fidel Castro. A leader who History herself (to which he pleaded in his famous speech) absolved many times in the past: When the revolutionary army of the July 26th Movement was thriumphantly entering Havana thus ousting Batista from the government. When the Cuban army fought successfully against the CIA-backed Bay of Pigs invasion. When the revolutionary spirit of this small and proud country became a source of inspiration for class and independence-oriented movement of other nations (in Vietnam, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Angola, Algeria).
No matter what the fate of Socialism will be in Cuba after Fidel's biological death, one thing is sure: Fidel Castro has been undeniably and irreversibly absolved by History, as he himself had predicted. Nobody can know how the process would be if the attack on the Moncada Barracks, on the eve of the 26th July 1953, had never happened. The fact is that this action was enough in order to pull the triger of revolution. A Revolution which has factual evidence of success and which inspired, inspire and will continue to inspire all those who are "realists and ask for the impossible".
Gracias, Fidel! Thank you for the Cuban Revolution.
Thank you for making us believe in a better world.
Thank you, most of all, for the Hope.
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This vitamin mops up skin-aging free radicals lightens pigmentation gently exfoliates and gives you that coveted glow. But the vegetable is not all about making our health better.
It Reduces Premature Aging of Skin.
Onion juice benefits for skin in hindi. 6 Keep a small piece of onion under the nostrils and inhale to stop or slow down a nose bleed.
Onion juice for hair loss in hindi क बर म भ. All these antioxidants have a key role in keeping your skin healthy and young. It can make us look gorgeous by taking the utmost care of our skin.
The juice is often used for the infants as an eye drop as it has been proved to treat eye problems as well. Onion is a rich source of various antioxidants such as vitamin C vitamin A and Vitamin E and other compounds including phytonutrients etc. Onion is a great source of flavonoids as well as antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin A vitamin C and vitamin E.
Onion contains vitamins C and B6 as well as potassium magnesium germanium and sulfur which are necessary for healthy scalp and hair. The antimicrobial properties of onion juice can help treat eye infections like conjunctivitis and blepharitis.
Onion juice benefits for hair loss in Hindi कय आप गरत बल स परशन ह कय आपक लगत ह क आपक बल पतल और भर ह अगर आपक बल क सथ इस परकर क समसय ह त.
Onion Juice Benefits for Skin and How to Use It. 5 A mixture of onion juice and honey which helps make it less pungent is said to be effective as a cure for fever common cold allergies etc. If you have acne then the benefits of eating raw onions is great for your skin because onions contain anti-inflammatory properties which fight acne causing bacteria so that your skin stays clearer longer.
Vitamins and sulphur on the other hand protect your skin and keep it soft and supple. This is one of the best benefits of onion juice and for this particular reasons onion is one of the best vegetables out there that we can possibly have. Massaging your skin with fresh onion juice benefits and help increase the blood circulation and improves the overall appearance of your skin by imparting a more youthful and radiant appearance.
Protects From The Sun. Black onion seeds have been proved to be totally effective for epilepsy.
The quercetin in onion juice can also fight inflammation and other allergies. Onions are natural cleansers. Onions are also naturally high in sulfur which is a great acne fighter.
In addition raw onions have often been used as a poultice to treat boils wounds and various skin inflammations. Benefits of onion juice for hair. Use of onion on skin benefits Read latest hindi news तज हनद समचर on onion beauty benefits onion for skin fairness onion for face acne - 1 हनद नयज website.
Onion juice promotes optimal blood circulation within our skins tissue which prevents toxins and pollutants from stagnating and forming infections. To remove impurities from our skin we tend to use cleansers toners exfoliate and masks. All these help in protecting our skin cells from the damaging effects of the ultraviolet UV rays of the sun.
Take equal quantity of freshly made onion juice and yogurt. Massaging your skin with fresh onion juice helps increase blood circulation and improves the overall appearance of your skin by imparting a more youthful and radiant appearance to it.
Nutritious Foods To Fight Aging. The antibacterial properties of onion juice can help to get healthy skin and hair when applied to hair for 1-3 weeks.
Add a few drops of almond oil or neem oil and mix the ingredients properly and massage your skin with this onion mix for healthy and glowing skin. May Enhance Your Vision.
Experiments done on rabbits found that the juice could have an inhibitory effect on the growth of eye flora. Onion benefits in the treatment of acne and pimples. The humble onion is very high in vitamin C which is one of the best antioxidants you can use on your skin.
We have listed below the benefits of using onion for skin care. Massaging your skin with fresh onion juice helps increase blood circulation and improves the overall appearance of your skin by imparting a more youthful and radiant appearance to it. Onion massage can improve the blood circulation which helps in getting glowing and healthy skin.
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Is it possible to praise God in your present prison? Click To Tweet
Like my friend Akon would say, Paul and Silas are LOCKED UP. This is not a game of monopoly where you have a ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card to play. They might be behind bars, but God is working behind the scenes to set them free.
“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.” Acts 16:25
I don’t know about you, but if I found myself in jail I think I would be pouting instead of praying. If I were just flogged I think I would be spewing anger instead of singing hymns. People are stuck in prisons they’ve built. Some people who have been hurt build bars of self-protection. Hurt can’t reach you, but neither can healing. You live behind bars that were never meant to barricade you from the blessings of God. You complain, blame or pity yourself instead of praising God, the one who bulldozes down bars of shame, condemnation, insecurity, low-self worth, discouragement, depression and fear. The one who sets His children free. The one who has the power to release the ropes that keep you tethered to your past.
The verse mentions “the other prisoners were listening to them.” Can you imagine the other prisoners craning their necks to listen to the prayers and songs? How foreign it must have been to their ears to hear such a thing in jail. Probably as foreign as seeing me at a Justin Bieber concert. For Paul and Silas, every obstacle is an opportunity to trust that God is good and will work everything for good. It reminds me that even in my most excruciating moments others’ eyes are still on me. Am I representing Christ well? Do I stand out during suffering or blend in with others in a bad way?
“Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose.” Acts 16:26
I want a faith overflowing with courageous prayer and worship that an earthquake occurs in my spiritual life. A faith so secure and powerful it breaks through anything that is confining me and delivers me from despair. I love that God did not free only Paul and Silas, but all the inmates that were listening to them pray and praise. When we are focused on the one who saves the ripple effects will save those around us too.
“The jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his family were baptized. The Jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them. He was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God – he and his whole family.” Acts 16:33-34
Can you imagine being held hostage and then moments later saying ‘yes’ when your captor invites you over for pizza and game night? It’s preposterous, but apparently possible with the power of Jesus. I’m learning more frequently NOTHING makes sense when Jesus takes over. It’s like a perpetual “opposite day.” You ever participate in one of those days as a kid? Where the boy you have a crush on says, “You are pretty.” You blush and get all bashful and then abruptly he says, “Fooled you. It’s actually opposite day!” No? Is that just me? Anyway, following Jesus is a lot like that. I’m left scratching my head over things that don’t make sense, but I sense they are going to make a way for God to show up and show off. When I want to go one way, but he wants me to go the out-of-my-comfort zone way. When I want to say, “You suck” and he wants me to say, “I’m sorry for my bad attitude.” When I look around and think, “I want more” and he wants me to look around and ask, “What can I do without?” When I want desperately to seek revenge, but he wants me to seek reconciliation instead.
Maybe you see yourself as the jailer and you are the one holding yourself hostage? Maybe there’s a part of you that is shouting to be unleashed into the world, but you are stifling, shoving and silencing that shout deep down inside. Maybe your jailer is an old habit or hangup? Maybe there’s an addiction to pain pills, alcohol, shopping, or sex that you notice has more power over you than you over it? Place your trust in Jesus. Only he can work behind-the-scenes to break down every barrier and barricade that is blocking you. Place your trust in Jesus. Only He can level every lump and bump that’s hindering you. Place your trust in Jesus. He is the giver of grace – the ultimate “get out of jail free” card. How have you praised God in your present prison? | <urn:uuid:067d57c1-227a-4bea-8512-89d4671ef740> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.jesusfreesusblog.com/trust/praising-in-your-prison/ | 2024-04-25T08:55:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.978244 | 1,086 |
Now that there's a permanent live webcam (with sound?) filming that zebra crossing, just watch how often the tourists try to recreate the album cover. It must drive local residents and motorists crazy.
In the days before digital technology, however, do we think this is what really happened on that August morning in 1969?
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- PC Cleanup
Spyware is a very annoying problem, that more and more computer users will face.
Small programs nestle themselves in your computer and keep track of where you surf and what you purchase online.
This type of information will be forwarded to the developer of the software, who offers an extensive archive of personal information, so targeted advertising can be sent to you.
Spyware is usually installed on the pc along with programs that are offered for free, KaZaA and Bonzi Buddy are a few examples of these.
In the user agreement it’s usually stated that the click brehavior is tracked, but who read these long texts.
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A Sunday Telegraph journalist contacted a Muslim who was recorded calling for the Muslim armies to liberate Palestine, to ask him whether he considered his speech a hate crime. His full response was “Jihad is the foreign policy of the Islamic System which is established on the way of Prophethood. It has nothing to do with violence against civilians, as your newspaper often misportrayed it. Opposition to the illegal occupation of Palestine is not anti-Semitic, as Zionism is a colonialist project which cynically used the Jewish people for its supremacist aims. Many Jews oppose Zionism as it is an ideology of military occupation and oppression.”
In his subsequent article Edward Malnick deliberately omits the parts of the response that call into question the legitimacy of labelling as antisemitism opposition to Zionist occupation of Palestine. His previous articles for the Daily Telegraph have attempted to incite fear in Britain under the false pretext that antisemitism drives Muslims to oppose the occupation of Palestine and the violence against Palestinians by the Zionist entity there.
The previous week Mr Malnick contacted Hizb ut Tahrir / Britain for a comment on the same video, to which we replied:
“All of Hizb ut Tahrir’s statements and actions in relation to occupied Palestine should be seen in the context that we are fundamentally opposed to the Zionist ideology and its occupation of Palestine; that we distinguish between Jewish people as a faith and an ethnicity, and the Zionist military occupation that calls itself a ‘Jewish state’ while its origins are in fact colonial and many of the ardent Zionists are not themselves Jewish. In Britain we use the term Zionist entity as we do not recognise the name that it gives itself. In Arab and Muslim majority countries the party and most other people, including the mainstream media, refer to the occupation of Palestine as the Jewish entity or the Jewish state. No-one has ever misunderstood either term to refer to the Jewish people per-se, despite the dishonest claims of the apologists for military occupation of Palestine.
We are all too aware that insincere people will take selective comments or statements out of their context – or even the statements/placards of those who attend demonstrations – to twist them to fit their own narrative and agenda, despite the real meaning being something entirely different. This is ever more apparent as we see concerns about antisemitism being hijacked by some to silence criticism of the aggressor in this conflict; or the rhetoric of ‘extremism’ invoked attempting to silence calls for an alternative to the colonial system that exists in the Muslim world today.”
Despite having access to the full speeches and responses to his questions he has repeatedly and deliberately ignored the context and printed only the snippet that serves the agenda of apologists for violence against Palestinians. Instead he quotes from the extremist Community Security Trust organisation which is well known for its attempts to silence criticism of the persecution and murder of Palestinians.
In the same week that the world witnessed the sickening marches in occupied Palestine with open racist language and calls to exterminate Palestinians, such “journalists” cannot find room among their propaganda to report the true context of the apartheid military occupation of Palestine, nor the Islamic voices that oppose it.
We therefore invite Mr Malnick to publicly explain his deliberate removal of context from his “journalism” and his repeated attempts to silence opposition to the illegal occupation of Palestine and the violence that the Zionist occupiers there inflict upon the Palestinians. Does he consider this a hate crime? Are not his words of incitement in fact hate speech against the Muslims in Britain?
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As a side note, I used fabric remnants, which is why I have more than the 3 fabrics recommended in the materials list.
The final quilt measures 43.5" x 37", which is a great size for a baby blanket.
Large sheet of paper (or smaller sheets taped together)
Compass or 30/60 degree triangle
44" of three different flannel fabrics measuring 44" wide
Basting spray or large safety pins
5 yards of 1/4" double fold bias tape
To start with, you need to make a template. Below is a diagram of the size of template I used. I did a 1/2" seam allowance. There are two ways of creating a template. The easiest method is perhaps through the use of a compass as in this tutorial by Dawn Chorus Studio. From the Blue Chair has a process for creating hexagons without a template through the use of 60 degree angles, however, I would just use this method to create the template so you only have to measure things out once.
Now, you will need to sew your individual "sandwiches" together so the batting doesn't shift when you wash the quilt. (Refer to Rag Quilt Instructions if you aren't sure what I'm talking about) Rather than drawing lines to sew over (which is quite a task on flannel) I ironed folds onto the front hexagon piece. Then, I used basting spray to keep everything together and a walking foot to sew.
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Fawkes in the Walks is on Friday 6th November, with the bonfire being lit at half six and fireworks from 8pm. More details are on the borough council website.
Why not freewheel into town and avoid getting stuck in traffic? This year, there's a new 60-space cycle park with lockers on the ground floor of the St James multi storey, in the corner nearest the swimming pool, plus there are long racks at the bus station. You can see these locations on our online cycling maps.
After the display, you should be able to avoid most of the queueing motorists by avoiding Railway Road and London Road and exiting town along either Harding's Way to the south or North Street and Loke Road to the north/east. If you choose to leave through the Walks, the bus station-rail station route should be clearest, but the Walks may be very busy, so take it easy! | <urn:uuid:ea395ba2-40f1-4d5f-8a91-83ca72441088> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.klwnbug.co.uk/2015/11/05/fawkes-in-the-walks/ | 2024-04-25T08:06:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.948545 | 194 |
I was checking Joshua Kosman's blog to see if he'd posted anything lately (alas, he has not), and I was stumped by the phrase "the tentative Alphonse-and-Gaston footwork between Nelsons and the string players " in his entry about hearing the BSO perform Mahler's Ninth.
So, off to Wikipedia, where I learned that Alphonse and Gaston were comic strip characters from the early 1900s known for out-politing each other. It says the catchphrase "After you, my dear Alphonse" is often used "in situations when a person receives a dare to do something difficult or dangerous or both; the catchphrase returns the dare to the person who made it."
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KUWAIT CITY, Jan 7: About 50 percent of the cases filed by employees representing various contractors having contractual relationships with major concerns including Camp Arifjan have been approved by the Experts Committee under the Court of First Instance.
Lawyer Masaed J. Al Riyahi, who represents the employees and has been fighting their cases since the beginning of last year, was speaking to the Arab Times recently. The employees, who are mainly Westerners, have charged their contractors with labor law violations.
The contractors forced the employees to work up to 12 hours a day without adequate compensation as stipulated in the labor law, Al Riyahi added. “Many of the employees were made to work on public holidays without any extra pay.”
Al Riyahi said that he first approached the Ministry of Labor Affairs as per the norm; but when all attempts to hammer out an amicable settlement fell through, the ministry referred the cases to the Court of First Instance.
The court ordered Al Riyahi to present separate reports on all his clients with details of their salaries and the violations they suffered. The reports were then handed over to an Experts Committee in the court.
The committee has approved more than half of the reports, and is continuing to study the rest, Al Riyahi noted. The full study will be submitted to the court in the next 3 to 4 months. “There is a strong chance that the reports approved by the committee will be accepted by the court, and the employees will get a favorable verdict.”
Some cases pertaining to the lack of indemnity payment for employees who were terminated on grounds of taking their contractors to the court were also taken up by Riyahi. “Many contractors were ordered to pay up and some employees with more than 10 years’ service record received huge indemnities.”
Riyahi added that indemnity claims have to be made within a year from the date of termination. Even if the case is filed a day after the completion of one year, the court will dismiss it as invalid.
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When Visualizing A Better Golf Swing
Many golfers call their golf clubs cursing sticks because they do not have a very good swing. Those with a good swing will be able to hit their balls straight and get to the hole with as little trouble as possible. What many do not realize is that there are a few different fundamentals which will help in making sure that they have the ultimate swing. Keeping these things in mind every time you address the ball will help in making sure that you will be able to hit a long and straight shot.
In actuality, there are two main things that you will need to keep in mind whenever you are swinging the club. The first thing that you will need to keep in mind is that you will need to make sure that you are addressing the ball correctly without making any corrections for a slice or a draw. You will also need to choose a point which is not the hole to aim at. As long as you follow these guidelines, you will be able to have a great swing which will help you to be able to get everything that you need out of your game.
Addressing the Ball
As you step up to the ball, you will need to make sure that the toes of your feet are in a straight line to your target. This is important because without doing this, you will not be able to hit the ball straight. You will be tempted to come across the ball or to push the ball whenever you are not lined up correctly so that you will be able to try and get the ball where you want it to go. This is something which can be corrected on the driving range.
Try setting a golf club right on the path towards the target so that you will be able to get the feeling of how you need to stand while you are lining up your shot. This will eliminate the awkward feeling of having your target directly to your side rather than having it in front of you.
Lining up Your Swing
Before you step up to the ball, it is important to line up your shot. This is possible by taking a look at the line that you want to hit the ball in. You will then be able to pick a point about a foot in front of your ball that you can aim for. This will take the actual target out of the equation.
By simply making sure that you are aiming for the spot in front of your ball, you are not trying to hit the ball, you are only focused on swinging towards that point. This will help in making sure that you will be able to hit the ball straight and true without any worry about a slice or a draw. This will shave strokes off of your game instantly.
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Maltese Mix Puppies - Arizona Poodle Rescue
I was looking thru pet finders.com on the chance they might have a small, non-shedding dog in the
Tucson area. I found a real little cutie that is probably a Poodle Maltese mix puppy. He looks all Maltese, but I've been spending my money on getting him healthy instead of genetic testing. Based on his teeth, he is about 5 months old. I know nothing else about his background, except that he was surrendered to animal control in Phoenix and rescued by Az Poodle Rescue. Blood tests were normal. The fee was $200 and included shots and neutering. They told me about his medical problem.
He was having seizures that were poorly managed on phenobarbital, so I've added several Azmira holistic remedies. As he improves, I've been able to cut back the phenobarbital. It made him very lethargic. Feeding him several small meals a day to balance his blood sugar has also helped. He has very definite ideas about what food he likes. He seems to be doing well on Orijen puppy kibbles and rotating flavors of grain free canned food.
I've only had him a week and a half, but he is gaining weight and getting stronger. The seizures are less frequent and less severe. He is running and playing like a normal puppy. He's very sweet, though not a big lap dog. Maybe after he is clipped and cooler. Calling him Sparky.
UPDATE: He's doing very well, by the way. 48 hours since his last seizure. Huge improvement from 1-3 severe seizures a day, even with phenobarb.
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by Tabatha Hartsell
(Concord, NC, USA)
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Last weekend saw a trip to the International Dirt Bike Show at Stoneleigh Park near Coventry. I met up with Michael at Junction 12 of the M1 and we rode up together, it was a rather chilly ride but went without incident.
When we arrived we were able to park the bikes right outside the entrance which was handy but I then discovered Michael had been promised a ticket by a friend, John and after a phone call discovered he was still twenty minutes away. I decided to buy my ticket and head inside as I had already stripped off all my bike gear and was starting to feel the cold. I went in and got us both a tea and bacon roll, which I then had to hand over the barrier to Michael. I then deposited my gear at the cloakroom. Being a fairly regular visitor to Stoneleigh, I knew that they charge £1 per item at the cloakroom, so had brought along a large roll bag, into which went boots, trousers, jacket, gloves etc. turning everything into “one item” for only a pound J
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Welcome to My City:
The air here is as stagnant as the people who call Stockton home. Breathing it in weighs down your lungs with hot, muggy oxygen, perfumed with the smell of the Delta scum. The Delta stank is a special combination of farm water run-off, fish, and whatever remains of the poor soul some local gang has disposed of recently. Growing up here, it’s no secret what lurks in the waterways that intersect our streets and homes. Whenever a girl goes missing from the local university the first thing the police do is ready the dragnets and scuba gear. I’ve never heard of a missing girl being found alive here.
Stockton, California is the 8th most dangerous city in America; growing up here you learn real quick which parts of town to avoid. At least once a month the news will show reports of a body being found at a local playground, park, or neighborhood. If you manage to make it through high school without knowing someone who got pregnant, joined a gang, or got friendly with some rocks or a needle, then you are either lucky, or your family is from one of the two nice neighborhoods. A man once explained to me that most cities are made up of good, friendly places, with sparse pockets of bad areas that drag down the whole city’s reputation. He told me, “Stockton is not one of those places; you need to look very hard to find a nice place around here.”
After the housing market took a bad turn in the early 2000s, Stockton was the largest city to ever declare bankruptcy, until 2013 when Detroit stole that title from us. We are home to over 70 gangs that push the drugs on our streets and put the bullets in our storefronts and homes. I’ve heard stories that our city was once a thriving metropolis—home to a major port, booming businesses, and miles of farmland that supplied the world with fresh produce. If you search hard enough, you can see remnants of that time: an abandoned military base, long empty skyscrapers downtown; they stand tall, serving as the brick and steel headstones for our brief age of industry. Under some of the older homes and buildings lie dormant bomb shelters. Relics from the Red Scare when, as a city, we were considered important enough to be obliterated.
The port bottomed out around the late 50s, but a few of the farms are still here. In the summers, my friends and I would run amok in the fields; we weren’t allowed to play in our front yards for fear of being gunned down or hit by the street racers. Crushing the heads of ripe tomatoes under our faded kicks, we would set off towards adventure: catching lizards, climbing hay bales, and playing hide and seek in the wavy green corn fields. We wouldn’t return home until the sun began to sink low over the top of Mt. Diablo. Looking back, it’s hard to believe that by making your way around one rickety old fence, you could find yourself so far removed from the grime that seemed to be imbedded in the city. Stockton isn’t like most cities where kids are free to safely enjoy their youth. Growing up we had to carve our own lush, safe, little pocket in an otherwise grim concrete existence…
Though the fields served as our safe haven, there were still spaces within its rich expanses where we dared not venture. To the far south was an abandoned barn covered in graffiti, which belonged to the Norteños; they were the reason why we had to come home before sunset. Somewhere in the north was an abandoned water treatment plant, whose cracked concrete structure and surrounding lot had been overrun with camps of homeless drifters. Along the main channel of the Delta, in the far west, a long line of caravans, trailers, and busses snaked along the water’s edge like a stalled train. Inside each, behind boarded up windows, junkies would cook meth over propane stoves. This was years before “Breaking Bad” would make it cool. Over the course of our adolescence, my friends and I would have run-ins with each of these colorful groups of characters, but none of these experiences would compare to the terror we felt on the day we set out to uncover the mystery of the missing Mr. Cashmere.
My father is a businessman—that fact stands out clearly from the moment you meet him. He is vibrant and affable, drawing you into inescapable conversation, I don’t think he could be quiet to save his life. My mother and I made up a game for whenever he walks into a room. We begin a countdown to see how long it takes him to begin speaking; so far, he has yet to make it past 12 seconds. Because of his friendly demeanor, he knew everyone in our neighborhood, and consequently, all of their dirty laundry. My father could gossip with the best of them, and his favorite partner in crime was our neighbor from across the street, Julie. She looked a bit like a walking stick bug, tall and thin with large eyes, magnified by her red, cat-eye glasses. Julie lived for the neighborhood gossip; she was the perfect stereotype of a lonely housewife, and when she wasn’t hitting on all of her married neighbors’ husbands, she was sniffing out their secrets. For hours, my father and Julie would cluck away about who was getting divorced, gawk upon learning of home foreclosures, and complain about someone’s delinquent children and whatever trouble they were up to that week. Julie and my father were as thick as thieves, their love of slander and scandal cementing their friendship.
One evening over dinner, my father casually mentioned that the father of one of his clients had gone missing, passing the comment as casually as he would the mashed potatoes. His lack of details piqued my interest, and I immediately began digging for more information. Sensing a captive audience, my old man delivered a story that would set into motion one of the most traumatic moments of my childhood.
The tale he told me goes like this:
One chilly fall evening, one of our neighbors—we’ll call him Mr. Cashmere—a stout Arabic man, decided to take an evening stroll along the Delta. He had been advised by his doctors to start exercising each day to help treat a heart condition. Donning a windbreaker to ward off the frigid air, as well as a brand-new pair of orthopedic shoes, he had set off on the first walk of his new healthy lifestyle. His family said he left an hour or so before sunset, giving him plenty of time to walk from his house to the fields and back well before the night rolled in. After an hour had passed without his return, his family began to worry. When two hours had gone by, they called the police. Once the cops became involved, the cogs in the neighborhood gossip machine began to whirr.
Soon missing persons’ posters plastered the neighborhood; Mr. Cashmere’s cherubic smiling face peered out from every brick wall and telephone pole. Members of his family went door to door giving out his description, hoping for any information over his whereabouts. Rumors began to flow from the mouths of gossipy, panic-stricken housewives over garden fences and at “book club” meetings.
“I heard he was a drunk. He’s probably passed out in some bar downtown.”
“Well, I heard that she kicked him out, and to save face, the family is telling people he disappeared.”
Their petty chatter echoed throughout the neighborhood. Meanwhile, one block down, my neighbor and close friend grieved. The missing Mr. Cashmere had been a part of the tight-knit Arabic community in our neighborhood and was beloved by all who knew him. They all knew of his heart condition and surmised that he had gone out on his walk, had a heart attack, and had fallen into the Delta—a lone splash that would mark his final resting place among the algae as he sank into a cool, watery grave.
Of course, being the creepy children that we were, my friends and I saw Mr. Cashmere’s tragedy as an opportunity for adventure. We were ready and willing to form a search party to find the missing man dead, alive, or somewhere in between. We saw ourselves as the best people for the job; there was no one in Stockton who knew the fields and levees like we did. We had spent every summer day and autumn evening trekking through the fields seeking adventure. We had most of the land mapped out by the time we were 10, and at 14 the fields were more of a friend than a plot of land. An unofficial member of our group, present for each adventure, a lush, silent fixture in our lives.
We set out on a Saturday morning. It was fall and the world was coated in a fog of muted grey. The Delta cut a contrast with its sepia tone waters. Four of us made up the search party. Ashley had the looks of a 90s movie cheerleader with none of the pep or bubbly kindness. She carried the water and snacks for this particular trip in her trusty black and white JanSport. Crow, a boy who never in his life owned a pair of pants, but at the time was in possession of over 30 snakes, had brought along a Home Depot bucket in case we came across any reptiles in our travels. Marcus, wealthy beyond belief but stingy to the core, was sweet despite the aroma he gave off (the boy had a serious aversion to hygiene). He had brought along his walking stick and carried my first-aid kit. I completed the group, forever equipped with a camera and a compulsion to document our adventures for future nostalgia.
We gathered at Marcus’ house just three days after Mr. Cashmere had gone missing. We prepared for a day’s worth of hiking over rocks and through the barbed brambles that gather at the water’s edge in fall. In order to get to the miles of farmland and waterways, we would have to mountain goat our way down the side of the levee and climb onto a rickety, green metal fence two feet out over the water. At a glance, this seemed like a dangerous task; the rocks were never firmly in one place, one misstep could mean a rolled ankle, and crutches always put an end to our activities for the season. The fence had seen better days and was known to teeter back and forth beneath the weight of even the smallest member of our group. It would groan as it swayed, warning us that the iron’s mettle was being tested each time it supported our brave descent out over the water. Despite these hazards, we were never afraid. As a group we had made our way down and around the fence more times than it would be possible to count. But our descent that day would be different, and for the first time we would make the return climb with fear firmly settled in our guts. Our trek down the rocky slope had just begun when someone pointed out something floating in the muck alongside Marcus’ dock obscured by the reeds.
Off-white orthopedic soles were the first thing I could make out, bobbing in the timid ebb and flow of the water, sneaker tips pointed towards the heavens. While his shoes floated lightly in the water, my heart sank like a stone into the pit of my stomach. We scrambled back up the levee on nervous feet and raced toward the dock, our paces slowing as our rubber soles descended the ramp towards the body. I remember he was pale and bloated—his chest bulged out, pressing into his damp windbreaker in a way that signified he had been in the water for a long while. He looked nothing like the smiling face on the missing posters. His eyes had swollen shut and his lips were exaggeratedly puffed out, the little hair he had on his head was splayed out around his head swaying casually in the current of the murky water. We were paralyzed with a fearful respect; no one even attempted to touch the body and my camera remained in my backpack. This would be one experience that I would be glad to never have a photo reminder of. Our feet were stuck fast to the dock, each of us silently wondering what our next step should be. We had been so excited by the thrill of the chase that we never stopped to consider what we would do if we ever actually found a body.
It was Tim, Marcus’s spindly, archaic father who eventually set us into motion. He had come outside to yell at us for being on the dock. Tim wasn’t fond of any of us being on his property and preferred when we would go out into the fields, because it meant that we weren’t disturbing the museum—like quality of his home. He stormed out of his back door, across his manicured lawn, and up the back stairs to the levee, shouting obscenities at us the whole way. We were numb to his shouting, the shock of finding Mr. Cashmere like this had us dumbstruck and, despite his tone and volume, Tim’s shouting meant nothing to us. His raving became increasingly more spirited when he realized that we weren’t moving from the dock despite his shouted threats against our lives. Tim moved as quickly as his frail old bones could carry him. He was panting from exertion by the time he had reached the dock. When he finally came to stand beside us, he took a large gulp of air, presumably to continue his ranting, when he noticed the body. The shock swallowed whatever curses he had prepared; when he did finally speak, it was to calmly tell us to return home. He must have called the police to report the body, though he never told the cops it was we who had found the missing man. I like to think he did that to protect us from the police interviews and the neighborhood gossip that would have been sure to follow.
We never spoke of the event to each other, though the toll it took on each of us was obvious. That fall we walked around with deep black bags ever-present beneath our eyes. Our once beloved fields now set the stage for one of our most heinous nightmares. Each remaining missing persons’ poster we passed was a morbid reminder of a distorted face our eyes could never unsee. For months, my dreams were plagued by visions of Mr. Cashmere’s bloated face appearing in different settings. Sometimes a vision of his body would appear at swim practice, his figure racing horizontal beneath me as I cut through the water, unable to shake him. I once saw him in my bathtub in a tangled mess of Delta weeds. Eventually the dreams stopped. Spring brought color back to the fields and to our faces, and our misadventure drifted away into our subconsciousness, a dreaded memory of suburban obscurity.
Photos courtesy of Javier Padilla Reyes
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This succinct little tableau-building, action programming game does something brilliant in its simplicity and simple in its brilliance. A game of Faraway will not take long, and it will not melt your brain, but each game will leave you feeling like you’ve just scratched a little bit more off it, that you understand the nuances just a fraction more, and that your next game will be that fabled, perfect game.
The concept of this game is straightforward, you are going on a journey, a quest, a Faraway mission if you will (see what they did there). On your journey, you will cross various biomes at all hours of the day, you will meet various denizens of this fantastical land, Alula, and they will give you Quests. In turn these quests will award you fame and the player with the most fame after playing eight cards wins.
Some Quests will award Fame just for rocking up, most however will have a prerequisite, depicting a number of the game’s three resources*. To unlock that reward you need to have uncovered, or rather, that you have visible on other cards, those resources. It is here that Faraway takes a brilliant and delightful twist.
Cards will only score at the end of the game, however; they score reverse to the order in which you played them. Like Bilbo, in Faraway you are going “there, and back again”. Once you have played all eight cards (and made your outward journey), you flip them all facedown. Starting from right to left, you make your way home, scoring each card along the way by completing quests using only the visible resources.
For me, this game feels a lot like reverse action programming, this shift in perspective of a classic board game mechanism makes it feel so fresh and so different. Initially, when you are playing cards you have to keep in mind that it will only score based on the following cards – and at the point that you are playing them, you do not know what they are. This foresight though does direct how you draft new cards, but, as with the cards you have already added to your tableau, this too will (probably) have a quest that you will want to try to complete.
Drawing new cards into your hand is also managed in a slick and clever fashion. Each card, or Region to give them their proper name, has an Exploration Value that represents how many hours it takes to explore. So, the lower the number, the sooner you can move on to the next region, which is mechanically mirrored by selecting a new card from the market first.
Planning the order you play your cards is the absolute crux of this game, but it is never overburdened as you only have a hand size of three. Playing a card with a higher exploration will grant you access to a Sanctuary card (permanent bonus cards), but lower-valued cards gain you earlier access to the market – and like all games with a market, earlier is always better. On top of all of this, though you also still need to consider the quests and resources.
The art and overall style of this game cannot be overlooked. The game looks bright and vibrant. The style of it puts me in mind of Maurice Sendak (Where The Wild Things Are) which lends itself to this notion that you are telling a story, a classical children’s fable about an epic journey. The art emboldens the theme that usually, in lighter games is less important. For Faraway though, the art conducts the teaching and the play; these resources aren’t just crystal, flower, and animal. They are Uddu, Goldlog, and Okiko; this whimsical and wonderful art charms you and allows you to be immersed in this simple, enchanting, and clever game.
There is no denying it, Faraway is a light game. It is not the usual type of game to get us at Polyhedron Collider excited and enamoured. But, it is just bloody belting. Designers Johannes Goupy and Corentin Lebrat have created a game that could have been an utterly mediocre tableau building, but in one deft, creative, and highly imaginative way, they have turned Faraway into something special. The basic rules belie the emergent interactions of the cards and the scoring mechanism; the game probably won’t click until you are halfway through it. Even then, subsequent games will often leave you feeling that the knack for it is just one more game away.
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When we arrived it was raining...
But then the next day it turned out lovely!!
We Went to Roquegeoffre (Nr Beynac) to go canoeing down the dordogyne for the day, we did 15km and it was a new experience to me. I have never canoed before let alone in a really wide river with a strong currant. It was pretty fun, just a bit scary to begin with.
Picnic lunch by the river |
My Grandad and me :) |
Mikey and me |
Our first full day was great fun, and for once i was very sensible and wore my La roch posay spf 50 oil and didnt get burnt once! I came home with a lovely tan so just goes to show you still get a tan with high factor.
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Scanned out of the Official Australian PlayStation Magazine, issue 38, October 2000.
I find this one particularly interesting because it was also released for the 3DO, those things are awesome.
As soon as I have some spare money and a step down transformer I'm importing one. I have a space in my heart for the more off the beaten track consoles.
Also happy 10 month anniversary to my lovely girlfriend, Jayne! :D | <urn:uuid:ddf65bf8-cc4c-4ab8-befd-413d2ff9e455> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.retrogameon.com/2011/08/retro-scan-army-men-operation-meltdown.html | 2024-04-25T07:18:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.955881 | 89 |
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SFU professor appointed chair and CEO of BC Utilities Commission
Mark Jaccard, a distinguished professor in SFU’s School of Resource and Environmental Management, has recently been appointed chair and CEO of the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC).
The BCUC is responsible for regulating B.C.’s energy utilities, ensuring customers have safe and reliable energy service rates, and plays a key role in the province’s energy transition strategy.
Jaccard, who previously served as chair and CEO of the BCUC from 1992 to 1997, is an energy economist specializing in the design and application of energy-economy models for assessing climate policies. He is also the director of SFU’s Energy and Materials Research Group, who has helped governments and organizations develop and apply models that explore quick and effective responses to the climate emergency. Jaccard will continue to support members of his research group as he heads the BCUC.
As chair and CEO of the BCUC, Jaccard will oversee the regulation of B.C. energy utilities like Fortis BC, BC Hydro and ICBC as the commission works to support B.C.’s climate goals, outlined in CleanBC and Roadmap to 2030, in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
"I look forward to returning to the BCUC at this pivotal time in the energy industry," said Jaccard in a BCUC statement announcing his appointment.
“Mark's expertise in sustainable energy policy will be a great asset to the BCUC, British Columbians, and ultimately all Canadians, as they work to advance energy transitions and work towards B.C.’s emissions targets and set an example for other provinces,” says Naomi Krogman, dean of SFU’s Faculty of Environment.
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In a match that needed no hype, Wanderers met Bucks in a repeat of last years final.
In a high tempo start, Wanderers came out the blocks quickly, putting together phase after phase before a cheeky chip through enabled Jonathan Wong to slamdunk a score in the corner, Robbie MacGregor putting the conversion just wide.
Determined not to let Bucks settle, oppressive defence and controlled phase play with some powerful carries especially from the rampaging Sebastian Murphy led to Wanderers getting their 2nd try. After a series of pick and goes the backs went wide, Chris Harris breaking the line before offloading smartly to Robbie Ria to score in the corner, MacGregor adding the extras.
A few sloppy mistakes however let Bucks back into the game before half time. Two avoidable penalties in our 22 ended with Bucks tapping quickly and despite some good scramble defence from Wanderers, Bucks dived over to make it 12-5, with their kicker missing the extras.
Half time came, with both sides having a deserved break from both the speed of the game and the oppressive heat.
Wanderers again came out all guns blazing in the 2nd half, a dominant set piece both at scrum time and the lineout creating a platform for Tom Clarke to go over out wide after some powerful carries by David Gull, Murray Campbell and Matthew Humpries. Robbie adding the extras.
Bucks, needing to get a try to get back into the game, were continually frustrated in open play by both the intensity and linespeed of the Wanderers defence with Sebastian Murphy and Fathur putting in some great hits and even the prop David Gull getting a couple of key turnovers in defence.
However pressure told, and after Sebastian Murphy was given a yellow for foul play in the air in the lineout (largely caused by a certain unnamed prop forgetting to lift him…), Bucks responded by scoring their trademark rolling maul tries.
Firstly, after some great defence by Wanderers on their own line to both smash Bucks back and strip the ball from the attackers, the ref called play back for an apparent (and baffling) high tackle. After a kick to the corner, Buck’s went over from the drive. Bucks got a 2nd from a similar position, again going over from a rolling maul, with their kicker missing the extras even after getting a 2nd attempt.
However it was Wanderers, back up to their full compliment and refreshed by some key substitutions, that ended the game on top. Good running by debutant Reiner and old man Rhino were breaking the gainline, and with a scrum led by Randall, Gully and Humps which at one point pushed the Bucks scrum 20metres backwards setting a platform and gaining territory. From this Damien Ho went over for his 2nd in the corner, jogging round to place the ball by the posts after a trademark snipe at the ruck, leaving an easier conversion by MacGregor.
Overall a good first game of the season from the Wanderers, plenty to work on for 2018, and plenty of positives. | <urn:uuid:e7d0ad9f-a899-48dc-87dc-15d1fb3daa99> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.singaporewanderers.com/2017/12/02/vs-bucks/ | 2024-04-25T08:51:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.959421 | 638 |
In the December edition of New English Review we find the good doctor recounting his visit to the southern English port town of Portsmouth. While there, Theodore Dalrymple ruminates on modern architecture, the regrettable spread of tattooing, culinary multiculturalism, and bibliophilia.
A stroll in Southsea tells you quite a lot about modern society, or at least a part of modern society. The fact is that for a considerable distance down its main street, it is easier to get yourself mutilated, either by tattoo or by piercing, than to buy a tomato. Fresh food, it seems, is scarcely ever bought by the people of Southsea, probably students living in shared rented houses. | <urn:uuid:c4e46ea6-4e02-40cd-85c0-8da14a04420a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.skepticaldoctor.com/2019/12/05/portsmouth-in-england/ | 2024-04-25T08:15:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.95881 | 143 |
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Here are some pics from Easter! It was a very Turner Easter indeed. The SniperJess family still has some things to work out as far as ‘holidays sans domestic disbutes’…so we kept it the three of us. We also went to SniperBen’s family’s church cabin for food and egg hunts!
We started the holiday off by dying easter eggs. This is a childhood tradition for me (and most really) so it’s something I would love to pass down to Chase. We made striped eggs and pretty pastel eggs and the ever so crucial ‘everything’ egg which turned out much prettier than I remembered! We had a few mini hunts around the apartment for Chase then hit the kitchen…
Ahhh…our happy place. We are getting SO much better at planning and carrying out our big meals lately. This holiday called for cupcakes and muffins! I’ve been addicted to making cornbread muffins and putting creamed corn in the batter. They turned out delish! We also whipped up some stellar cupcakes. SB on the cake…SJ on the decor! They turned out so cute!
Lunch at the church cabin was traditional Easter lunch but very delicious..then the kids grabbed up what felt like 483290483 easter eggs from the field. We all had fun, got lots of great pics, and enjoyed the warm weather. In fact…after the egg hunt we stopped by for some swim suits and had our first swim of the year. The pool at the apartment is lots of fun and I anticipate some bloggin about the good times to come there.
So that’s it! Regular ol’ sniper fun on Easter. Hope yours was sniperrific as well! | <urn:uuid:c7b0a5b4-a92c-49b4-ac3b-7e761fde4c2b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.sniperbear.net/tag/swimming/ | 2024-04-25T09:07:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.978996 | 395 |
Assuming that a program that serves to make any (for example, 3 and 5), the sum of two integers is hard a PC saved to disk if someone wants to make a sum with this programme, must follow, as a minimum, the following five steps: 1. turn on the computer. Then some programs of the operating system installed on the machine will be loaded into main memory and take control of the computer, which will be waiting that the user say what you want done. 2. Select Add program to run it. If the operating system provides a graphical interface, the user can select the program by double clicking with the mouse on its name (add).
But, on the assumption that the interface is text mode, also called command line mode, then the user must write their name and press the Enter key. In either of the two cases, the operating system will search for that program on the hard disk and, if found, load it into memory, i.e. in it You will write a copy of the instructions of the program added. Immediately later, the control unit will read and interpret these instructions, one at a time, to run as well. Two of the first instructions will ask the user numbers that it wished. So, the implementation of the programme stops, on both occasions, pending that the user type in those numbers. 3. Insert the input data.
The user must type a number (for example, 3) and press the Enter button, and perform the same operation for the second number (for example, 5). Then the arithmetic/logic unit will calculate the sum, which in this case will be 8. The three data is also saved in the memory. Subsequently, the result of calculating the sum of the two input numbers is displayed by the monitor screen, where the user may see something like: Welcome to the program that PERFORMS sums whole enter the first number (integer): 3. Insert the second number (integer): 5 the sum is: 8 press any key to exit. In the course of implementing this programme, the user intervenes twice, both to write the numbers that you want to add. Somehow, there has been a dialogue between the user and the machine, or put another way, to run this program from beginning to end, is necessary that the user involved at any given time. Such programs are called interactive. Video games are excellent examples of interactive programs, since, in them, the user interacts constantly with the machine. 4 End the program. At this point, the add program will end once the user press any key. Consequently, the operating system will release the memory space occupied by the instructions of the program and all data used in his execution (in this case three data). After executing any program always there to free occupied memory space and, thus, hollow to allow other programs to run. 5. Switch off the computer. If now the user decides to shut down the computer, you will also release the memory space occupied by the programs of the operating system and everything will be at the beginning. Roughly, this is what happens when running the program added. In explaining many technical details have been overlooked. However, note that, all major units of the computer have been involved in the process. | <urn:uuid:31be4c16-68b1-4631-9b8c-c9845ff3190b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.software-innovators.com/2016/08/ | 2024-04-25T07:49:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.940852 | 657 |
If only it were that easy. |
First of all, VPN. Virtual Private Networks allow an encrypted transmission to the server (another note, don't go outside of https when you are on public WiFi). It will also keep the personal details such as the location of your computer safe. For this, I recommend Hamachi, which will allow you to use another one of your machines as a connecting server. For longer trips in which you don't want to leave your machine on waiting for a connection, I recommend Hotspot, despite some of the ads, it lets you use their servers like you would use your server machine in Hamachi.
Secondly, virtual machines! VMware is my VM organizer of choice, create a Linux box before you go on vacation, only use that box, blow up the box when you get home. This option allows you to be slightly more free with your browsing during your public WiFi journey's, but I can't guarantee that the NSA won't get your cat pictures in either method.
As a last note, if you're on a windows machine, ALWAYS turn off Remote Desktop and Java browser extensions. | <urn:uuid:1f9066da-97bf-41e5-a581-1ec56ee04b5d> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.somnambulant-gamer.com/2013/08/safe-se-i-mean-public-networking.html | 2024-04-25T07:15:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.951881 | 228 |
A perfect topic to bring to the masses; is your husband gay? I have personally been through this as well as several friends. There are certain factors that can affect a relationship and sexual orientation is at the top of the list, well at least mine! Here’s a list of observations that were made in determining the sexual preference of mine and my friend’s husbands.
If you see more than a few of these, I would consider it a strong possibility that your husband may be more than…Metro.
1. So Say You…walk home one evening and catch your husband shopping online and he closes the window when you enter the room…Is he gay?
2.So Say You…you have a husband who tries on 4 pairs of shoes and showers before going out in public. EVEN before going to Home Depot for that gardening project…Is he gay?
3. So Say You…are married to a man who has no friends from his workplace or adult life…Is he gay?
4. So Say You…discover your husband is using a penis pump just to have sex with you (and you didn’t know about it for months)…Is he gay?
5. So Say You…married a man who never had a girlfriend over 4 dates…and is almost 30…Is he gay?
6. So Say You…find out that your husband is writing a journal and entering thoughts about what his “legacy” will be before age 30 from a Victorian style of verbage…Is he gay?
7. So Say You…have a set of in-laws that are outright rude to others and view people beneath them as sub-class. Could that keep your husband from telling them that…He is gay?
8. So Say You…are legally tied to a man who’s shopping habits make you blush with his trips to Brooks Brothers and striving to make himself into a GQ model…Is he gay?
9. So Say You…married a man whose missed daily trips to the gym involve him poking at his stomach and telling you that he “promises to not get fat” and “don’t be disappointing in me, I’ll make up for it tomorrow”…Is he gay?
10. So Say You…go out to eat and your husband blames Diet Coke for the reason he got a high pitched voice when talking to you at lunch (not the hot guy sitting behind you)…Is he gay? | <urn:uuid:9244b81c-f326-4f48-aa03-c963b3d5338c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.sosayyou.com/is-my-husband-gay/ | 2024-04-25T07:56:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.970531 | 517 |
The Australian Open starts again in a couple of days with this year marking the 107th edition of the competition. The Australian Open 2019 will run for just two weeks with the Grand Slam being played between the 14th and 27th of January. Roger Federer and Caroline Wozniacki will be looking to defend their titles at Melbourne Park but face fierce competition from the likes of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer for men, and Serena Williams and Simona Halep for women.
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 will commence on the 30th of May. The competition which runs for just over six weeks and ends on the 14th of July will consist of 10 countries. England, Australia, Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and the West Indies will all battle it out for the chance to be crowned the best one day international cricket nation.
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Portuguese ranges 6th among the 10 most-spoken languages in the world, following Chinese, which occupies the top position, Spanish, English, Hindi and Arabic. Some argue that Bengali language comes before Portuguese, but the numbers are not precise.
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Steven Seagal was going to produce "Secret Smile" back in the nineties with Dean Semler attached to direct at one point then the project has been shelved infinitely. Josh Davis, the writer for this project, liked the title so much since when he first heard about the project so he decided to use the title and complete his own version which is differ from a version that Seagal initially was going to make. The version that Davis is using hopes that the project would give Seagal's career a turn around.
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-- Stephen Colbert
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I'm not good at taking pictures when I'm distracted, so that's why you are not gazing upon the visage of Stephen Colbert, who gave an absolutely hilarious speech at our Commencement last Friday. What was apparently the only picture taken of me with my camera on this day was taken before I figured out that I would have to give up on my bangs as long as I was required to wear a mortarboard.
And speaking of academic regalia, let me tell you a little something about those purple robes. Based on my experience at Stephanie and Nina's graduations, I thought I would be in your standard, tea length, flimsy, synthetic robe, just purple instead of black. Oh, no. What I got was a nearly floor length, thick-materialed, suffocating mass of purple synthetic fabric. It was, in case you were wondering, very hot out on the field. My apologies for the lack of pictures, but the heat definitely contributed to my unwillingness to make any unnecessary movements such as reaching for my camera.
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Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek recently released our tentative 2015 fiscal year budget that calls for a Property Tax Levy Increase of 2.23% that stays within the New York State Budget Cap.
Now the legislature is scrutinizing the 788 page document that includes:
• Total Budgetary Appropriations: $201,482,165
• Property Tax Levy: $56,838,475
• Property Tax Levy Increase: 2.23%
• County Property Tax Rate: $11.13 per thousand
• Property Tax Rate Increase: 1.7% (Less than the tax levy increase due to an increase in taxable assessed value)
• Increase in tax liability for $100,000 of assessment: $19
• New York State Tax Cap Rebate Program: Under the proposed budget all STAR eligible homeowners would receive a check from New York State equal to their increase in taxes.
• Sales Tax Anticipation: $35 million
Legislator Cindy Kurpil Gieger held a public work session this week to go over the budget and its appropriations and the Legislature has slated public hearings.
We can all celebrate this budget coming within the tax cap, but we must also question if proper funds are being appropriated for all Sullivan County Departments.
For example – the Sheriff’s Department operates under deplorable conditions. Although media and public attention is often drawn to the conditions at the jail, the Sheriff’s headquarters are equally appalling.
To this end Sheriff Michael Schiff is holding an Open House this Saturday November 15 from 10 AM to 4 PM at the sheriff’s patrol headquarters at 8 Bushnell Avenue in Monticello.
There was an attempt to house a new Sheriff’s facility adjacent to the Apollo Mall, right off the highway, but the legislature instead decided to sell that parcel along with the Apollo.
Legislator Cora Edwards who heads the Legislature’s Public Safety Committee fully understands the need for a new jail and sheriff’s headquarters. She has been advocating that construction of a new facility begins and the stonewalling stops.
The fact is the Sheriff’s Department is not alone – there are many areas where we need to see more funds allocated. Our infrastructure is in dire need of some major repairs.
Let’s not kid ourselves – this budget was put together keeping in mind that next November all nine legislative seats will be up for grabs.
We are a county that lacks leadership and direction.
We hear elected officials speak about employment opportunities and economic development – but in reality – What is being done to attract businesses here that will keep our children here?
Our elected officials are busy giving tax breaks to businesses without any written guarantees that they will bring the right types of employment opportunities.
While foods hubs and meat slaughterhouses make headlines – None of us can really expect them to turn our economic conditions around. Even the excitement of bringing us Resort Destinations with Casino Gaming is not what it once was because of over saturation of the market.
I am one of the biggest supporters of Resort Casino Destinations, but I am fearful if we are awarded two it might not go far enough.
We need to get serious about bringing real economic development to Sullivan County.
Realistically, no matter what spin we put on it, we all know that things are not good, and the budget is just a reflection of that.
According to recent statistics – Sullivan County has one of the highest poverty levels in New York State. We are one of the unhealthiest Counties, along with unemployment and foreclosures at record highs.
We must do something with our housing stock to lure taxpaying secondary homeowners here. We have too many tax exempt properties and it keeps growing.
New York is one of only two states in the nation that requires counties to send locally generated tax dollars to the State for the Medicaid programs.
The promise by state officials to relieve Counties from costly mandates has not been kept, and the County is forced to fund programs at the expense of local services.
New York State must join forty-eight other states, and to take over the full costs of Medicaid, and take the expenses off of the backs of the property taxpayers of Sullivan County.
No one wants to see property taxes increase, but no one wants to see our roads and bridges fall into disrepair either. We also need to maintain a high level of public safety in order to keep crime down so we can all feel safe and secure in our homes.
We need someone to take the lead once and for all, and work towards getting us out of the mess we are in.
The time has come for all of our elected officials, State, County, Town, and Village, to sit down and talk consolidation of government and sharing of services as a means to save tax dollars.
We need a summit to set core goals to find the means to bring us real economic development and how to attract property owners that will keep their acreage on the tax rolls.
Sullivan County has so much to offer, but we will go nowhere unless we all unite to strategize and develop a solid concrete plan of action.
To view the 2015 Tentative Sullivan County Budget please visit:
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I don’t really remember a July in North Carolina that was not hot. There might have been one, but not in recent years.
July is a time when bees might have a tough time finding flowers to forage on, especially in highly agricultural areas.
It is important in beekeeping to NOT steal all of the honey that the bees have so meticulously gathered in the spring nectar flow months. Sadly because of unscrupulous practices and teaching, many beekeepers are taught that you take honey after the spring flow, not taking into consideration that these are the stores that the bees gather in order to have food through the dearth periods of summer.
That is what I was taught as a new beekeeper, and I just did what I was taught (a BIG mistake that I am learning, in ALL areas of life!!). Then the teaching is, to just feed them sugar water if they are short on food!! REALLY????
Biggest mistake ever! I lost 3 hives within a couple of weeks of steeling most of their honey. The bees just left. I came back from a bee conference where I was suppose to be learning how to be a good beekeeper, only to find that the information that these clubs were teaching, was very flawed.
I knew immediately why the bees had left and I learned a lesson that year. A very hard lesson!!
So this summer it is Hot, but I have also learned that bees can deal with HOT, they cannot, however, deal with Hot and no food!! After all, the bees keep the Queen at around 90 degrees all year round. Even in the winter. As long as there is an available water source for the bees to consume and also to bring back to the hive to use as a sort of swamp cooler.
Yes, they will “hang on the front porch” of the hive….called bearding, when the temps get and stay in the 90’s. I have written previous blogs about my using insulated hives all year long. I have found that there is less bearding on my insulated hives.
I no longer take honey in spring after the flow, but instead leave it all on the hives until I feel that there is really a surplus of honey through and after a dearth period.
Here again, is where planting diverse forage for your bees is so very important. Right now at the end of July, my bees are foraging on vast amounts of Mountain Mint. It has been blooming for almost the entire month of July. A reason for that is the continual rain that we have been receiving this summer. Yes, the weeds can get out of control with the amount of rain that we have been getting, but it is keeping flowers blooming on my property that is so desperately needed for the pollinators.
This Mountain Mint is a Pollinator Magnet!!
Another July celebrity in the garden is the “Frog Fruit” Phyla nodiaflora
Just like the Mountain Mint, the pollinators are all over it in July. Many small skipper butterflies also enjoy the daily nectar.
This 4-5 inch spreading ground cover is full of small white flowers. I am very happy to let this one grow where ever it wants to and it trans-plants to other area very nicely.
My month is almost over….August is next. It going to be another HOT ONE!!!!
Until next month……stay cool.
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Kevin Stoller, DMD
Dr. Kevin J. Stoller is an Indiana native who graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Economics and Business and a minor in Psychology. He attended the Medical University of South Carolina where he obtained his degree in Dentistry. Dr. Kevin has been practicing dentistry in Greenville since 1997, and has participated in extensive postgraduate continuing education, bringing with him the most current knowledge in cosmetic and restorative dentistry and dental technology. In 2013, he started the Carolina Headache Center and obtained his certification in TruDenta Neurophysiology for the treatment of TMJ dysfunction and migraines. Dr. Kevin also serves as the official team dentist for the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team. He is also an active member of the SCDA, ADA, AGO, Greenville County Dental Society, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral Cancer Foundation, and the Better Business Bureau. In his free time, Dr. Kevin enjoys spending time with his wife, Andreina, their daughter Anna, and their Labrador Retriever, Stella. He also enjoys traveling, snow skiing, and playing various sports. | <urn:uuid:18482c7d-b1ef-4752-a808-f493d4111358> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.thecarolinaheadachecenter.com/meet-dr-kevin-stoller.php | 2024-04-25T07:10:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.968635 | 232 |
Sunday, November 28, 2010
THE SUNDAY FUNNIES: NOVEMBER 28, 2010
I definitely overate (again) on Thanksgiving.
Usually I just overindulge in rich dark Bulgosian chocolate. But it was nice to be able to sit down with all my dragon friends and just hang out for a while this past Thursday.
Of course my eating habits are nothing compared to theirs! There are a couple of turkey farms that are VERY thankful that Thanksgiving only comes once a year.
But I think this does prove my point. Not all dragons think Humans are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. Of course the bigger ones in the dragon clan that do feel that way about Humans always complain about having difficulties getting their prey out of those suits of armor. After all, have you ever tried to eat canned food when it was still in the can? We're dragons, not goats.
Anyway, since technically we're at the end of the holiday weekend, I thought I'd share some Thanksgiving themed jokes with you.
What do turkeys say in outer space?
"Hubble, Hubble, Hubble."
Why did the Pilgrims want to set sail in the spring?
Because April showers bring may flowers.
And of course, if April showers bring may flowers, what do may flowers bring?
How do turkeys travel?
Bird class. Although they have wings, turkeys can't fly!
"Really? I swear, as God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!" Arthur Carlson, Station Manager, WKRP In Cincinnatti.
Is it true you can't take a turkey out in public because they use such fowl language?
Why do a Pilgrim's pants fall down?
Because for some reason they wear their belt buckles on their hats!
What did the mother turkey say to her naughty son?
"If your father could see you now, he'd turn over in his gravy!"
What kind of music do Pilgrims like?
What would be the best instrument for a turkey to play?
The drums, because he has the sticks for it. Drumsticks, get it?
Well, unfortunately we've reached the end of another Sunday Funnies.
Oh, now you applaud!
But before I go, just how do you dispose of the leftovers properly?
I mean, I've got more turkey in my refrigerator right now than I'll be able to eat between now and Christmas!
These birds are going to haunt me for weeks!
I don't have to worry about turkey ghosts, do I?
Please tell me there is no such thing as a poultrygeist.
Does anyone know the number of a good exorcist? Or at least Colonel Saunders recipe line?
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Caption: Nadi’s savior Uraia Loki challenging for the ball against a Labasa player.Photo: ASHTOSH SINGH
By ASHTOSH SINGH
It will be an all western Super Premier 2013 IDC final at Lautoka’s Churchill Park as Ba and Nadi have qualified after beating Suva and Labasa in the semi’s with a new IDC champion to be crowned.
Ba came in firing in the first semi against defending champions Suva. Both teams applied immense pressure while Ba’s nippy striker Abbu Zaheed scoring for the men in back leaving half time score Ba 1 and Nadi nil. Second half of the match got into high as attempts by the Ba side increased yet Suva began to play defensive soccer ending the match with a full time score of Ba 1-0 Suva.
Second semi-final match saw Nadi against the Labasa side with much of a happening seen at in the second half as top midfielder Uraia Loki broke the Labasa defense through scoring for the Nadi side in injury time making Nadi the second team to go into this years IDC grand final.
“We have done our homework well and once again we will go to our broad to get ready against Ba and will surely come out firing in the afternoon, said Nadi Soccer coach Kamal Swamy.
While, Primary Schools finals is underway between Labasa Primary and Ba Primary as this article goes online while theSecondary Schools finals which will be played against Saraswati College of Waila, Nausori and Drasa Secondary will start at 2.15pm.
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Glo, a co blogger/scrapper introduces us to the world of ELF Cosmetics. Almost all of us Bebots ordered online and it was delivered at his house in the US. Why not? their cosmetics are way too affordable, just $1 and up, very affordable and i think it is also nice to use bec. my nephew already used their eye makeup. I ordered several items for myself like, eye colors, a kabuki brush, lip gloss and some items for my 2 kikay nieces. It was already delivered at Glo's place and soon it will be shipped here. I can't wait to use them and experiment.Ahh i just hope there are also $1home insurance to purchase..lol just kiddin'. I will be posting pics once our loots came from US. | <urn:uuid:135dc05e-2766-42a3-a506-c4da98d5cbf2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.thisandthat-online.com/2009/02/elf-cosmetics.html | 2024-04-25T08:45:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.976612 | 170 |
There are a lot of brands that produce kitchen sinks. Some of them are better known, some less. Here is a list of the best kitchen sink brands you should choose from.
World-renowned for their products’ quality, KOHLER is one of the best kitchen and bath fixtures manufacturer. They have an excellent customer support service, and they offer a limited lifetime warranty for their products.
Kraus is one of the world-leading fixtures manufacturers. Their products combine elegant aesthetics and functionality, and they are extremely durable. They offer a limited lifetime warranty for their products, and their customer support specialists are friendly and helpful.
Moen is another well-known fixtures manufacturer. They are world-renowned for the fact that their products are easy to install, and their sinks are no different. Even if you’ve never installed a sink before, you will be able to install a Moen model in a matter of minutes following their clear instructions. If you encounter any problems when using Moen products, you can contact the customer service for valuable advice.
Swanstone is a less known manufacturer based in Missouri, USA. They have been around for more than 50 years, and they produce sinks using innovative and affordable surfaces. Their products are very durable, and they also look spectacular.
HOW TO INSTALL A KITCHEN SINK IN 3 EASY STEPS
So, you managed to find the perfect kitchen sink for your home. You bought it, and the courier service just delivered it. Now all you have to do is to install it. In the following section, we’re going to explain how to install a kitchen sink in easy steps.
Make It Fit –
First, you need to make the sink fit where you’re planning to install it. Most sink manufacturers will provide a cutting template that will help you modify the countertop so the sink will fit perfectly. If a cutting template was not included, you have to make the measurements yourself.
Modify The Countertop –
Some countertops come with a predefined hole for the sink. If the hole is not large enough, measure the differences and modify the countertop. If there aren’t any holes, make them yourself.
Mount The Sink –
Place the sink in the new hole and install the faucet hoses. Make sure the sink is firmly locked in place by using the washers and nuts provided by the manufacturer. Sometimes, the manufacturer would include a seal or gasket in the sink’s box. Make sure you use them as well. If there were no seals in the box, you should use caulk to make sure water won’t reach inside the countertop. Secure the sink’s retaining clips from the underside to ensure a snug fit. Wipe the excess caulk away if you used any. Connect the faucet’s hoses to the water line. | <urn:uuid:98671710-4fda-402b-b4d3-fe73cfd5c195> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.topkitchenwares.com/top-rated-kitchen-sink-brands/ | 2024-04-25T06:37:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.95595 | 599 |
At the mouth of Venice’s Grand Canal, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts opened its latest hotel, The St. Regis Venice, boasting unparalleled vistas of the city’s most celebrated landmarks, including the Santa Maria della Salute Basilica and the Punta della Dogana Museum.
The opening of The St. Regis Venice follows a two-year, full-scale renovation, restoring the grandeur of the former Grand Hotel Britannia, which opened in 1895 – the same year as the inaugural Venice Biennale.
Five “palazzi” make up the hotel – a collection of five Venetian palaces – with Badoer Tiepolo being the oldest palazzo, dating back to the 17th century. By the 19th century, palazzi Tiepolo, Barozzi, and Regina were converted into the Grand Hotel Britannia, more recently known as Hotel Europa & Regina. The Grand Hotel Britannia attracted notable intellectuals and socialites.
The Garden Terrace
Behind the hotel lies Calle XXII Marzo, a street that is home to elite boutiques and contemporary art galleries, and that allows for seamless access to the Grand Teatro La Fenice (the city's temple to opera). With Piazza San Marco a four-minute walk from the hotel, guests will find Venice's famed attractions within easy reach.
The St. Regis Venice offers 129 guestrooms and 40 suites, many of which boast private terraces or Juliet balconies overlooking the the property's luxurious gardens, as well as the Grand Canal.
Suites include a two-bedroom, art-inspired Presidential Suite; and a three-bedroom Penthouse Suite with a wraparound furnished terrace. The five Roof Garden Suites combine garden-inspired interiors with uninterrupted vistas and contemporary touches and furnished terraces. Set against twilight tones, the Venetian Suites showcase crafted details of modern design, while the color palette of the Monet Suites pay homage to the reflection of light across the Grand Canal.
View from the suite
The design of the public spaces pays homage to Carlo Scarpa, one of Venice's greatest artists and architects. Venetian styling is seen throughout the hotel in tailored fabrics and custom, handcrafted furnishings inspired by the gentle curves of gondolas; the patterns of the Doge's Palace; the pavements of St. George's churchyard; and the water flow of the canal.
An eclectic collection of artwork and sculptures will also be curated for the hotel. The St. Regis Venice will host artists from around the world to take residence and create unique pieces inspired by the hotel and its beloved locale. The hotel's first resident artist, Parisian Olivier Masmonteil, has been commissioned to create original artworks for the Gran Salone and the Monet Suites. The Venetian tradition of glassmaking will also be celebrated through a partnership with Glasstress, inviting world-class artists of various disciplines to collaborate with Murano Maestros (masters) to create one-of-a-kind glass works of art.
Authentic, modern Italian cuisine will be served at Gio's, the hotel's signature restaurant anchored by the Grand Canal and the hotel's private garden, which also connects to the St. Regis Bar and the Arts Bar. Other amenities at The St. Regis Venice include Spa Suites, in partnership with Carita Paris; a secluded Italianate garden; as well as a library, lounge, and ballroom.
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Organic broccoli from China!! Sounds very worrisome to me. It reminds me of the hummers and huge SUV's parked in the Whole Foods parking lot. Ridiculously contradictive. I should just go more often to my local farmers market. We have a very good one in Santa Monica. I'll send my husband there on Wednesday morning (he needs to get more involved in creating a healthy lifestyle for us...). Organic produce is rather expensive there, but very tasty. LA chiefs like to buy their greens at the Farmers Market because of the superior taste. Not only would i buy organic but also LOCALLY grown, and that is important to me. | <urn:uuid:bad561c8-9533-41a4-98a8-91009417e7e3> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | http://www.veganforum.com/forums/showthread.php?838-How-much-organic-stuff-in-your-life/page2&s=a90d503a7a9361539d16960474c94e00 | 2024-04-25T07:31:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.978833 | 131 |
I am a software engineer at Facebook on the Applied Machine Learning team where I work on early prototypes of our artificial intelligence technologies. I completed my undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering at the University of Manitoba in 2003, where I graduated with the highest academic standing and was awarded the gold medal in engineering and the Governor General's Academic Medal. Brendan Frey invited me into his Probabilistic and Statistical Inference (PSI) research group at the University of Toronto for my graduate studies in Computer Engineering and I worked on projects in both computer vision and computational molecular biology during my doctoral program. Before joining Facebook, I was working on my own startup company, Shape Collage / Loupe.
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A VW Guide for New Buyers
German manufacturer Volkswagen is one of the most respected and trusted car companies in the UK. They are known for creating affordable, reliable and comfortable automobiles and this makes them very popular with families and young motorists. Their name translates to “People’s Car” and this reflects their brand identity perfectly.
New VW buyers will be happy to hear that they have a wide choice of recent vehicles to choose from and one for every type of motorist. Here are a few that are highly worth a look:
The Up has emerged as one of the best city cars available in a fiercely competitive market. Despite its compact dimensions, the Up is remarkably spacious inside and is available in both 3 and 5 door. It is also stylish, practical and great fun to drive. If you need a small car with low running costs, you will struggle to find anything better than this great car.
VW’s flagship car, the multi award-winning Golf is one of the more common cars on the road and this is for good reason. The compact family car is now on its 7th generation and better than ever. It has a superb all round performance with a high-quality interior with plenty of impressive technology. The reliability of the Golf makes it a fantastic investment for any motorist.
It is not just small automobiles that the German brand specialise in and the Passat is a good example of this. The family car is all about class and comfort with an attractive design, premium cabin and spacious interior. It also has a lot of advanced tech and a range of efficient engines to choose from. It ticks all the boxes that a family needs for an automobile and is a smart investment.
The Tiguan is VW’s foray into the SUV market, which has exploded in popularity within the last few years. Now on its second generation, the Tiguan is one of the best designed SUVs on the market with good handling, refinement and a classy interior. It is packed with the latest technology and is available in both four-wheel and front-wheel drive systems. It is also economical for an SUV, which makes it enticing for families seeking a practical and comfortable SUV.
Protect Your Investment
The above are just three of VW’s best automobiles available right now, but it is worth looking at their entire range to find one that suits your particular needs. Whilst VW are known for their reliability, it is still important to purchase a Car Warranty if you are buying used and the manufacturer’s warranty has expired. This will protect you if there are any electrical or mechanical faults. Even the best automobiles can encounter issues, so a warranty is an important expense no matter which car you purchase.
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Thursday, November 15, 2018
It struck me while having a conversation with my son who was an ER nurse in Dallas, now a Doctor of Nurse Practice. We were talking about how TV shows cast an unrealistic image of EMS procedures and challenges. “Like that one medical show showing the seriously injured patient on the bloody gurney in ER and the family members right there within the drawn curtains interrupting and questioning every move,” I said. “Ridiculous,” I added to punctuate my disbelief.
“Actually, Dad, there have been studies showing…” he replied offering a well studied and reasoned approach to improving patient care with some relatives in the ER alcove during treatment. “Hmmmmm,” I said while reeling in my know-it-all, been-there-done-that attitude — at least for this conversation, that is. That’s when I did an updated recount of the date today, and dates back when I was in the trenches. It was now well over two decades since I was on an EMS call.
Monitoring fire service blogs, Twitter feeds and related industry news feeds, I failed in some cases to realize that much of our futuristic equipment predictions, proposed treatment practice improvements and high tech resources are currently in use. What were previously “you know what they oughta do” wishes are now in use saving lives of citizens and first responders as well.
The thing that hasn’t changed in all these years since my first response in 1971, is that stuff changes. And like most things, the good changes survive and are built upon, and the bad changes eventually sentence themselves to obscurity.
And old fire dogs like me continue to watch, judge, pontificate a bit and hopefully learn.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2018
He approached a potential obstacle or threat by first evaluating the situation, exploring possible actions and potential results, and perhaps trying to benefit by the input of a committee or task force before final implementation.
I generally approached the problem by taking a fire axe to it.
Both have their obvious good and bad results depending upon the urgency, scope of impact, and consequences after the fact.
In fact both methods have their place and best used as a combination of both when opportunity or necessity allowed or required. What we agreed upon finally though, was that only experience helps us make those choices, and only maturity and self confidence allow us to deal with the eventual success or failure. I've learned that I can accept a claim of “I told you so!” from anyone that is equally comfortable with admitting, “OK, I was wrong,” without pointing at mitigating causes or influences.
We once responded to a report of smoke inside a building, finding the main doorway to the small six flat locked. Just before my trusty axe completed the first half of a hefty swing a nearby civilian yelled out, “Wait! I have a key,” saving the door from destruction and me from a lot of embarrassment. That’s when I learned to always quickly check for a key first, a practice that now serves me when dealing with business obstacles, lifes' speed bumps, politics, news reporting, and other challenges.
Sometimes it turns out there is no key, or — sorry to stretch the metaphor a bit further — I find somebody must have changed the lock when I wasn’t looking.
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A €12 million scheme has been launched to improve accessibility to employment. It will be administered by Jobsplus and will primarily target disadvantaged individuals.
It is also intended to combat the country’s labour shortage.
The scheme was launched by the Minster for the Economy, European Funds and Lands, Silvio Schembri, and the Parliamentary Secretary for European Funds, Chris Bonnet.
“Last year alone, over a thousand applications were made for this scheme, and 564 people were successfully employed. Since June 2015, through this scheme 3,200 people entered the world of work, of these 51 per cent were women, 15 per cent were over the age of 55 and 16 per cent were disabled persons. 78 per cent were people who have been unemployed or inactive for more than two years,” said Minister Schembri.
The people who are eligible to benefit from the scheme are those who:
Through the scheme, employers will receive a €110.93 subsidy per week for employing aforementioned individuals full-time, or €55.47 per week for employing them part-time.
It will be paid out for a period of 52 or 104 weeks, depending on which category of people is employed.
When employing workers with a disability, the employer is given €166.40 per week for full-time employment or €83.20 for part-time employment for a maximum of 156 weeks.
Mr Bonett said that this scheme is being financed with European funds disbursed from the European Social Fund, of which Malta has been allocated €40 million to invest in workers and labour market resilience.
The low-cost carrier is demanding the EU carries out reforms to ensure travel continues undisrupted
While London is the most expensive, Bucharest is the most affordable
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Agasunset is having a giveaway for this burgundy bracelet. She was asked to make a goth necklace with a cross and this is the result. She designed a couple of cross variations of her own in time for Easter. Wanda got a little tatting done this and made Sherry's "Hope" butterfly in shades of brown and gold Lizbeth size 20.
Diane had to try out her new Pop A Bobbin shuttle and used and edging from Mary Konior's Tatting Patterns. The thread is Flora, size 20, color #228.
Fox is finding that not working with the specified materials is causing problems. The 4 small beads instead of the one large one suggested are moving around a lot and working with 2 strands of thread has it's own difficulties. If you have the March/April 2010 issue of Piecework magazine check out the vintage edging by Fox the Trimmings section.
Jeff has the next round on his windmills doily finished but he's run out of thread. So now he has to decide if he wants to do another round or just end it here and add a finishing edging.
Kathy has been asked recently about the pattern for her Victorian Slippers. Although she kept notes when she made it, it's not the same thing as a pattern, but she has plans to turn it into a real pattern.
M shares with us Motif 40 from the book The Tatted Artistry Of Teiko Fujito by Teiko Fujito, tatted in Lizbeth 20, col 671, Christmas red.
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How to Expose yourself to Cutral Influences as a Leader
A few decades ago, Neem Karoli Baba, also known as Maharaj-ji, is a well-known guru who inspired Steve Jobs’ friends Larry Brilliant and Robert Friedland as well as other searchers. Steve Jobs reportedly travelled to India in the hopes of meeting Maharaj-ji. To Steve’s abiding regret, Maharaj-ji passed away just before he arrived. As scattershot as the quest of many young people seeking a wider perspective than the one they were given as children, Steve’s time in India was fragmented. He went to a religious gathering where ten million other pilgrims also attended. He ate odd foods, wore flowing cotton robes, and got his head shaved by an enigmatic guru. Dysentery struck him. Life is sometimes compared as an ever-changing river in Buddhist philosophy. It seems as though everything and everyone is perpetually changing and evolving. Perfection is a goal that can never truly be realized in this worldview, and it is also a process that is ongoing. That kind of concept would eventually fit Steve’s meticulous personality. One thing Steve Jobs did in then 1970s was considered seeking a paradigm shifts. Our childhood cutral influences, impact most of the values we have, which in end can impact the decisions we make as leaders. There is a reason why you see Jack Ma talk about rivers in Chinese tradition, but discusses both America’s and China’s role in the world from both perspectives. Obama stated in a speech that “ There isn’t the red state or blue states, their is only the United States of America”. So these questions are determined by our cutral infelunces, but how do we exposw ourself to more cutral infleunces in order to lead companies, orgnozaitons and nations to another level.
Live in a place in a differnt culture.
On the Sioux Lakota reserve, Phil had life-altering experiences that greatly altered the direction of his life. During nearly ten years of playing for the Knicks and then the New Jersey Nets, Phil used his Lakota teachings to coaching a few of the NBA’s top teams.
Look at mutiple news channels.
Watch both CNN AND Fox, you will see that their is miscommunication in both channels, both facts and opinions are miscommunicated. Some factsa are wrong, but studies do show it is not the facts, it is mostyl the opinion that is causing a huge backlash. It is important to have a backbone and support the party of your choice, that is a democratic right, but it is also a reasonability that you look at other’s views.
Visit Different countries
This one is obvious, but going to different country and looking at the food, arts and philosophy will make a huge difference, if you don’t have the money, visit a close neighborhood you ahve never visited, a city that you have never visited, or maybe a friend's house of a different culture that you have never visited.
In end thank you for staying until the end, you are already ahead of most the leaders in this space. If you would like comment below on paradighm shifts you’ve had and one of the above that you consider doing.
“People don’t judge you by your beliefs, they judge you by your behavior.”
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There are some days when I just want to escape the city. I mean, don’t get me wrong, Dallas has something to do every single day. But occasionally, I get in the mood to visit small towns and natural treasures outside the Big D.
You don’t have to go too far to find them, either – there are plenty of excellent day trips from Dallas, Texas that offer activities for families, solo adventurers, and even romantic couples’ trips.
Ready to learn more? Here are 16 day trips from Dallas that you’re gonna love!
In Waco, Texas, you don’t have to worry about going thirsty at the Dr. Pepper Museum. Okay, I know, bad joke. But seriously, you can blind taste test six unusual soda flavors at the museum. You can even make yourself designer sodas during their “Make-A-Soda” experience. (Bonus — you get a Soda Jerk hat!)
Of course, Dr. Pepper isn’t the only reason to visit Waco. The city itself is gorgeous. It sits on the Brazos River that affords stunning scenery alongside an eclectic mix of modern, Mexican Revival, Gothic, and Victorian architecture on display in the neighborhood of Castle Heights.
Speaking of architecture and homes, Waco is also home to Fixer Upper stars Chip and Joanna Gaines. During your day trip to Waco, you can visit their flagship store, the Magnolia Market. Or, if museums are more your thing, check out the Waco Mammoth National Monument and see the prehistoric world come to life.
Stay Here: Pivovar Hotel
Tyler is one of the largest cities in East Texas (and the largest in Northeast Texas), but it’s still smaller than Dallas and a great place to escape the DFW region. Why visit Tyler? Well, first off, it’s the perfect place to take a date for a romantic day surrounded by flowers.
Flowers are a kind of a major thing in Tyler. The city is the “Rose Capital of the World,” home to the country’s largest rose garden. Tyler also holds the annual Texas Rose Festival in the city every October. There’s also an “Azalea Trail” through the city that takes visitors along a route featuring homes with particularly impressive azaleas.
Tyler offers more than just flowers to its visitors. It’s home to Tyler State Park – a scenic lake area with canoeing, hiking, and camping areas. There are also several museums around the city, including the Cotton Belt Railroad Museum, the Camp Ford Historic Park, and the family-friendly Discovery Science Place.
(Go a little further east to see Big Cypress Bayou, home of the largest Cypress forest in the world!)
Stay Here: Residence Inn by Marriott Tyler
Just 30 minutes from Dallas awaits one of the quaintest small towns you’ll find in the Lone Star State. Its historic downtown will transport you back into the 1950s as you stroll down its idyllic streets and avenues.
While visiting Terrell, make sure you check out the British Flying Training School. Why is a British flying school in Texas? Well, in WWII, pilots from the United Kingdom trained in Texas for the aerial warfare going on in Europe. Terrell had one of the schools, which is a museum today.
If you’re looking for outdoor fun, check out Scuba Ranch. It’s a spring-fed lake featuring scuba diving, the largest freshwater shark in America, and the occasional friendly freshwater jellyfish.
Stay Here: Terrell Ranch Home on 14 acres
BROKEN BOW, OK
If you want to leave Texas altogether for your day trip, head to Broken Bow, Oklahoma. It’s less than three hours from Dallas and well worth the trip!
Nature lovers will find themselves at home surrounded by the lakes, pine forests, and fishing aplenty at Beavers Bend State Park. Make sure to check in at the Beavers Bend Depot and Trail Rides for horseback riding, train rides, and funnel cakes to top off your trip.
If you want to turn your day trip into an overnight escape, Beavers Bend State Park has several luxury cabins and resort options. Why not make it a date night with a visit to the nearby winery, Tales Winery and Vineyard for a romantic tasting experience?
Stay Here: Hickory Bear Cabin
DINOSAUR VALLEY STATE PARK, TX
A short drive from Glen Rose, Texas, you’ll find a larger-than-life state park. Dinosaur Valley State Park offers the natural beauty of Texas – vibrant trees, rushing rivers, and hiking trails galore. But, what makes this state park so amazing is that you can literally walk the earth where dinosaurs roamed.
The Paluxy River runs through Dinosaur Valley, and it is along the river that you’ll find dinosaur tracks from a million years ago imprinted into the earth. In addition to viewing dinosaur tracks, you can swim, canoe, hike, horseback ride, and even camp in the park. While you’re there, consider swinging by Fossil Rim Park – a drive-thru zoo with everything from bison to cheetahs living on the conservation grounds.
Stay Here: Hilton Garden Inn Granbury
POSSUM KINGDOM STATE PARK, TX
Near Caddo, Texas, lies a kingdom for cousins of the kangaroo. Possum Kingdom State Park bears the name of Texas’ native marsupials, but you’ll catch sight of more than just possums at this state park.
The wonders of Texas are on display at Possum Kingdom. The hiking trails offer gorgeous walks under shaded trees along the lake, while the lake itself offers some of the clearest waters for boating and fishing in Texas. Scuba diving is popular at the park, thanks to the crystalline lake waters.
You can add to your trip by visiting the Possum Kingdom State Park store, which sells souvenirs to commemorate your trip, plus snow cones and ice cream. (Because why not?) The store is also where you can rent a canoe or kayak for your lake adventure.
Stay Here: Possum Kingdom Lakefront Home
FORT WORTH, TX
Fort Worth is a favorite destination for many Texans – and it’s less than an hour from Dallas. The city has a vibrant culture and booming tourism industry, with art galleries, restaurants, museums, and family-friendly attractions that rival the scene in Dallas.
If you want to get a taste of historic Texas, visit the Fort Worth Stockyards. The historic district is home to the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, saloons, restaurants, and Western shopping. And, twice a day, you can catch Texas longhorn cattle roaming the streets during the cattle drive. Just watch out – those horns are legendary for a reason!
Dance the night away or attend a concert at Billy Bob’s Texas, which is the world’s biggest honky-tonk.
Fort Worth is also home to a remarkable array of outdoor activities. The Fort Worth Botanic Gardens and Fort Worth Water Gardens offer unique oases in the city, while the Fort Worth Zoo brings the world’s animals to Texas. For shopping, visit Downtown Fort Worth and visit the many boutiques, cafes, and shops that line the streets.
Stay Here: The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel
LAKE TEXOMA, OK
Consider Lake Texoma your home away from home if you like shimmering waters, fishing, golfing, hiking…or just about any other outdoor activity you can think of. Lake Texoma is one of the largest reservoirs in the United States and features marinas for boats, and even a “marina mart” to stock up on essentials before you hit the water.
Outside of fishing, Lake Texoma is also a popular spot to view wildlife on the hiking trails. Visitors often enjoy a leisurely hike before diving into the lake for a swim or trip on the water ski. You can also rent a pontoon, kayak, or canoe for your visit.
Stay Here: Lake Texoma Cabin
Denton is a favorite day trip destination for many of my Texas friends. In good traffic, the city is only 45 minutes from Dallas (bad traffic pushes it to about an hour’s drive). Downtown, in particular, is a popular place to visit. Denton’s downtown district has live music, boutique shops, craft beer breweries, and wine bars.
Families will especially enjoy visiting the Frank Buck Zoo in Denton. The kids can feed pygmy goats, visit giraffes, and even feed the flamingos. If you’d prefer indoor fun, I recommend visiting Explorium Children’s Museum, where the kids can learn about science, math, and the hands-on exhibits while playing.
Davis, Oklahoma has one store in particular that makes the two-hour drive from Dallas 100% worth it: Bedre Fine Chocolate. We’re talking extra-fancy, extra-delicious chocolates made right here in Davis. And you can actually tour the facility where the professional chocolatiers make their mouthwatering treats. The smells alone will make you glad to have visited Davis.
Of course, there is more to Davis than chocolate (but I could spend all day talking about the chocolate). You can take the kids to fish or swim in the waters of the 77-foot waterfall in Turner Park or take a scenic drive through Arbuckle Wilderness Park to see zebras, emus, and more along the route.
For more adventure, check out the 777 Zip for an adrenaline-pumping zipline around Turner Park and Collings Castle – an abandoned castle just outside Davis!
Stay Here: The Bluebird Cottage
LAKE MURRAY STATE PARK, OK
Another excellent option for an outdoor day trip away from Dallas is the beautiful Lake Murray State Park near Ardmore, Oklahoma. The park features all the usual features of state parks; hiking trails, beaches, and campgrounds, but Lake Murray also has some unique features that entice visitors to come to its sandy shores.
First and foremost, Lake Murray State Park has an excellent golf course. The 18-hole course sits near the serene waters of the lake, offering picturesque scenery to dazzle your eyes while you conquer the course. And the new Lake Murray Lodge offers cozy rooms for overnight stays, plus an onsite restaurant for hungry visitors to indulge their appetite after a day of fun.
Lake Murray also has a Nature Center for visitors to learn about the ecosystem and animals that live in the area. If you want a brilliant view of the lake, climb Tucker’s Tower (accessible from the Visitor’s Center) at sunset – the view won’t disappoint!
Stay Here: Best Western Plus Ardmore Inn & Suites
Timber played a pivotal role in the growth of Lufton, Texas. It’s not hard to see why; the East Texas town is surrounded by trees. In fact, the Davy Crockett National Forest headquarters resides in Lufkin – and the beauty and adventure of that forest await visitors to the town.
Davy Crockett National Forest is only a short drive from Lufkin. Let me tell ya, the enormous pine trees that grow in the forest are a stunning change from the skyscrapers of Dallas. It’s a great area to hike, picnic, and listen to the sounds of birds on a sunny afternoon.
After a day spent enjoying the forest, visitors can take in the historic downtown district of Lufkin. Plenty of from-scratch restaurants await the hungry visit, like the Manhattan Fine Dining Restaurant and Restoration Bistro.
Stay Here: Best Western Plus Crown Colony Inn & Suites
COLLEGE STATION, TX
You can’t get more Texas than a visit to the stomping grounds of Texas A&M and George H.W. Bush. So, basically, College Station is about as “Texas” as you can get, since it’s the main campus for the beloved university and the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library.
Aside from the previously mentioned historic institutions, College Station is a town bursting with activities. Want to tour a winery? They’ve got two. Want to catch some live music? Hurricane Harry’s has you covered. How about restaurants and shopping? The Northgate Entertainment District has it all.
What about the kids? No worries there. Check out Grand Station Entertainment to bowl, play mini-golf, throw axes, and more. Or hit up The Cove at Bear X for some outdoor water fun.
Stay Here: Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center
Have you ever wanted to visit the place where the first hamburger was invented? Well, according to Athens, Texas, you can do that. According to Athens legend, a man by the name of Uncle Fletch served up the first hamburgers in a cafe in the Henderson County courthouse. He went on to take them to the 1904 World Fair, when the delicious sandwiches were officially named “hamburgers.” So grabbing a burger from a local cafe while in town is a must.
Outside of hamburgers, Athens is a great day trip choice for fans of the great outdoors. The East Texas Arboretum and Lake Athens have wonderful walking paths, perfect for picnicking and leisurely strolls. And there are three wineries in the area for the aspiring sommelier.
Canton, Texas is about an hour’s drive from Dallas and offers an experience you won’t find anywhere else. It’s called First Monday Trade Day, and before you ask, yes – it used to only happen on Mondays. But these days, this massive flea market is open Thursday through Sunday before the first Monday of the month.
Just walking through First Mondays is an experience. It’s the largest outdoor flea market in the world. You can find a little (or a lot) of everything there – jewelry, furniture, clothes, and more.
There’s plenty to do if visiting Canton outside of First Monday days. You can cool off at Splash Kingdom Waterpark (great for the kids!), golf at Twin Lakes Golf Course, or enjoy a day at Yesterland Farm.
Stay Here: Best Western Canton Inn
Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, but it’s definitely its own animal. The city is home to some of the greatest entertainment giants in Texas – Six Flags Over Texas, Epic Waters Indoor Water Park, and the New Texas Giant roller coaster (a 150 ft. adrenaline-filled ride).
If you need a more artistic escape, check out the free Entertainment District Art Trail that features public art installments around the city. Or you can catch a game of baseball at the Texas Ranger’s stadium or the Dallas Cowboys if football is more your game.
Read More: 11 OUTSTANDING THINGS TO DO IN ARLINGTON TX
Stay Here: Live! by Loews
MORE INFORMATION FOR YOUR TRIP TO TEXAS
- YOUR TEXAS VACATION
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NOTE: Female Trouble has been added to the List of the 366 Weirdest Movies Ever Made. Please read the official Certified Weird entry.
If Female Trouble (1975) is John Waters‘ greatest narrative film, then Desperate Living (1977) is his inimitable descent into a surreal, kitsch abyss that few could imagine. Desperate Living is Waters’ personal, alternative universe to the parallel world of Busby Berkeley. Seen today, Berkeley’s films are a surreal wet dream, a perverse man’s big budget fairy tales. Waters filmed his perverse anti-fairy tale on a meager budget three years after Female Troubles, although he had substantially more money here than on his previous films. Budget or no, Desperate Living is just as grandiose and epic as anything Berkeley ever produced.
Star Divine was not available due to other commitments so Waters tapped Mink Stole, who more than makes up for the loss (additionally, Waters regular David Lochary died of an overdose shortly before filming). The film opens with a bang in the form of a brilliant, in-your-face, unhinged preamble from Stole as Peggy, the most delightful sociopath to ever grace the annuls of independent cinema. Peggy discovers her filthy sodomite whelps playing doctor’s office and goes berserk. To make matter worse, Peggy’s bore of a husband, Bosley (George Stover) catches Grizelda, their 400 pound maid (Jean Hill), nipping at the jack so he decides to fire her. Enough is enough, so Grizelda conks Bosley over the head and then suffocates him by sitting on his face.
Grizelda tells Peggy, “I am now your sister in crime, bitch!” Peggy, avoiding the same fate as Bosley, goes along with her former maid. The coupling of Peggy and Grizelda is comically deranged, literally climaxing with Grizelda forcing Peggy to give her oral sex as she screams out, ‘Eat it! Eat it!”
The two are on the run, and Peggy is disturbed by the surrounding beauty of nature: “You know I hate nature! Look at those disgusting trees, stealing my oxygen. Oh, I can’t stand this scenery another minute. All natural forests should be turned into housing developments! Don’t we taxpayers have a voice anymore?” The two are soon stopped by a copper (scene stealer Turkey Joe) who tells them about a Pleasure Island called Mortville, where every pervert, nudist, and psychopath can feel at home. He promises to let them go there if they will only give him their panties and a sloppy kiss. Joe literally salivates on Grizelda’s stained panties and writhes in ecstasy as he wishes Grizelda would suck out his eyeballs. Chore done, Peggy and Grizelda are on their way.
Mortville is , essentially, a cardboard town with psychedelic sets (brilliantly designed by Vincent Peranio) that, for sheer lunacy, could rival and surpass Ed Wood‘s sets for Bride of the Monster (1955).
Queen Calotta (Edith Massey) is the matriarchal Nazi dictator of Mortville. Carlotta’s hands are full with her rebellious daughter, Princess Coo-Coo (Mary Vivian Pearce), who wants to get married to a nudist camp garbage man and live the suburban dream. Carlotta’s answer to this dilemma is to kill her would be son-in-law and teach the town a lesson by spreading rabies through Mortville with a batch of rat urine. Peggy and Carlotta’s leather-clad studs are on hand to carry out every whim of the evil Queen. ” Whip it out” she orders one of her studs. “I like meat and potatoes, I’m going to have to spank you for arousing royalty!” she screams, before he plows her furrow in her queen-size bed (you have to see it to believe it and I’m not joking). By comparison, Ming the Merciless is a wimp. Ming would certainly never have the lack of class to utter lines like, “Seize her and f__k her.”
Peggy and Grizelda rent an outhouse from two lesbians, Mole and Muffy (Waters regular Susan Lowe and Liz Renay—yes, that Liz Renay, the burlesque queen and gangster). Lowe and Renay do wonderful turns in their roles. Lowe’s Muffy performs a quickie sex change via rusty scissors and whines, ” now I have a Barbie doll crotch.” Still, despite Muffy’s dead babies and dog food, the film belongs to Massey and Stole and they both seem to be having the time of their lives.
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Xiao Shu is facing his first major banking issue. He bought some endowment funds some time ago and decided to redeem then upon maturity but his card suddenly didn’t work. He approached his bank but was given lame excuses like they blocked his card because of unauthorised use. He asked for the statement showing unauthorised use, but they were unable to produce it. They also claimed to be unauthorised to unblock his card.
Xiao Shu only managed to get them to fix his problem when he yelled at the folks at the main office and demanded to see their leader. Apparently, his card was blocked for “suspicious activity” after he applied for more than one card within a short period of time. These are obviously orders from the top. One must be very careful with Chinese financial products and bank operations. Banks are now under great pressure to block capital flight and fund ailing property developers. Xiao Shu is not the only “suspect”. Many netizens have faced the same risk. Trust these banks at your own risk. | <urn:uuid:ad601899-b9ce-422d-bf57-6824476f3b69> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://36dirtytricks.com/2022/09/12/more-banking-troubles/ | 2024-04-25T08:11:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.991943 | 219 |
Wichita Falls Was the First in Texas To Have These Important Things
Back in the day, no one else in Texas had this. Except the citizens of Wichita Falls.
Wichita Falls, a City of Firsts for Texas
It's not often that you can get bragging rights for being the first in Texas to have something. So let's take a look on what Wichita Falls can brag about it.
The First Manmade Lake in Texas
Nowadays any lake you see in Texas is man made. Only one natural lake exists in our state and that would straddle the Texas/Louisiana border. Caddo Lake is the only natural lake in Texas. If you want a lake in the state, you will have to build one. Back in 1900, Wichita Falls built the lake for $175,000. That would be equivalent to over six million dollars today. Fun fact, the concrete dam you see today holding in the water was just dirt until 1920.
Real Quick, Here Is What the Texas Natural Lake Looks Like
Wichita Falls, First City with Natural Gas Hookups
This one gets tricky, because Corsicana, Texas is where the first natural gas lines were installed in Texas back in 1906. According to the City of Wichita Falls, we were the first city to have natural gas service. The City of Corsicana does have a historical marker in their downtown recognizing the first gas lines being installed back in the day. It actually does mention Wichita Falls in it. I guess we were the first city to have natural gas available to all citizens? Be careful bragging about this one, but the City of Wichita Falls does mention it in their history.
Corsicana Historical Marker
First Texas City to Have Motorized Fire Truck
^This is an example of what a fire truck looked like back in the day. Horse drawn carriage racing to the scene. We all know how quickly fires can spread in a dry Wichita Falls summer. So it's good that we had a more reliable piece of transportation to help put them out. Also here's another fun one I learned from the Wichita Falls Fire Department page today.
First Fire Department in Texas to Have a 100 Foot Ladder
Not only were they the first in Texas, they were the first West of the Mississippi. Obviously having a massive ladder makes it easier to rescue and aid in helping put out the fire as well. So some Wichita Falls fun facts for you today. If you know of any others let me know.
Biggest Employers in Wichita Falls, Texas
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Chapter 2 will start out by giving an introduction to some of the central prop-erties of the immune system. It will explain the components and techniques of human immune system and introduce some terms often used when referring to the immune system. Chapter 3 and 4 will describe some of the already made
1.2 Overview of the Thesis 19 systems, which are inspired by some of the mechanisms in the biological im-mune system. We will especially in chapter 3 look at IBM’s computer imim-mune system for virus detection and elimination, and in chapter 4 look at two sys-tems from the University of New Mexico (UNM) made for intrusion detection.
In chapter 5 we will general look at how we could model the most important components and techniques from the biological immune system in a computer and in chapter 6 we look at how we could design a computer immune system for virus detection. In chapter 7 we look at some experimental results made with some of the software developed for a preliminary version of a computer immune system and finally in chapter 8 we propose future work and draw some conclusion from the thesis.
Attached to this thesis is also appendix A-D. Appendix A gives a more scientific introduction to the immune system than given in chapter 2 and presents the im-mune system of the human body from an immunological viewpoint. Appendix B gives an introduction to the different kinds of viruses and explain some of their properties. Appendix C gives a full and in depth introduction to the theory of Hidden Markov Models (HMM), presents the algorithms used in connexion with HMMs, and discuss implementation issues. Finally appendix D describes implementation, functionality test, and usage of the developed software.
The Immune System of the Human Body
How does the immune system of the human body keep us strong and healthy and what kind of mechanisms are used to achieve this robustness and strength?
This chapter will answer the questions and explain the mechanisms involved.
The immune system consists of billions of cells carrying out their own little task interacting locally with the environment. The interaction is done through chemical signals and bindings of proteins resulting in the cell differentiating and maybe releasing new signals to other cells. The billions of cells acting on their own make the immune systemhighly distributed anderror tolerant. If one little cell does something wrong e.g. killing another healthy cell, the fault is not that big, because there are billions of others cells doing the right job of killing harmful cells. Furthermore, the cells most fit for the job will receive necessary resources for survival and reproduction, thereby assuring that only the best cells will survive; all others will die.
In the nature of being a highly distributed system comes a robustness against attacks on central points disabling the hole system at once. There is no central point in the immune system to attack, because there is no central control: all communication and stimulation is done through the local environment, and if you for instance removed a thousand cells, the immune system would still be able to cope with an infectious agent.
Another kind of robustness is the generation of millions of new cells every day – kill a million cells today and they will be back tomorrow! Some of these new cells originate from the bone marrow and are matured in the thymus, an organ just behind the breastbone, but others will be generated from existing cells dividing themselves. Especially cells which have encountered an infectious agent will be able to multiply themselves to enhance the destruction of the same kind of infectious agents; this is known as clonal expansion. Take for
instance a virus which has infected a lot of healthy cells, and one of the cells of the immune system recognises the virus and knows how to destroy it. The cell which recognises the virus will then clone itself and thereby enhances the body’s possibility of killing the virus. The idea behind clonal expansion is quite simple and used by all living beings: if you know how to achieve and handle some kind of resource, lets say the finding and preparation of food, you are able to survive and produce offspring. The clonal expansion enables the immune system to grow with the assignment, creating enough cells to cope with the intrusion.
The survival and clonal expansion of the fittest, leads us to another characteristic of the immune system, known as immunologically memory. The best cells to recognise and kill the virus fast and effective will proliferate into cells known as memory cells. These cells are especially good at killing viruses and can recognise them very fast. This enables the human body to be immune against already known diseases and we as human are not even able to notice that we are infected a second time with a virus, because the response is so fast and effective.
Primary Response: the immune system needs to learn how to fight the in-fectious agents, this take time and the response is therefore slow.
Secondary Response: the immune system already know how to fight the in-fectious agents, the response is fast.
As mention before, communication is done locally through chemical signals and bindings of proteins. This enables the cells of the immune system to “call for help” when needed. When an infection occur, the cells of the immune system will try contaminate it and prevent it from spreading to the hole body, but the cells will also start releasing chemical signals such ascytokinesandchemokines.
These two products will attract more cells of the immune system to the site of infection, thereby increasing the immune system’s ability to withstand and fight the infection. This mechanism of attracting more cells to the site of infection, is clearly a great advantage of the immune system, enabling the body to respond faster and quicker when fighting and eliminating an infection.
To make it even harder for an infection to invade the body, the immune system consist of a layered system of defence mechanisms, each specialised to practise different types of protection. This makes the immune system more robust and strong, and only the most toughest and withstanding infections are able to reach the inner defence system. The first line of defence is the skin, built from tight junctions of cells, forming a seal against many infectious agents. If the skin is compromised by wounds or the infection has found its way through the respiratory parts of the body, it will be met by another line of defence: low pH-value and temperature. Low pH-pH-value together with the body’s temperature of 37◦C give bad living conditions for a lot of infectious agents. If these two first defence systems are compromised, a third defence system known as the innate immune system will be engaged. This defence system is denoted innate because it is inherited from our parents, and is able to recognise and eliminate a lot of known infectious agents. The last line of defence is the adaptive immune system, which is clearly the most interesting, because it is able to tell harmful
23 substances from good ones and able to adapt itself to the given environment.
Being able to adapt to different environments makes the immune system of every human being more unique: some humans are able to withstand a special kind of infection whereas others get sick. Thisuniqueness ordiversity of every immune system is a feature that we are very interested in, it makes the systems harder to break. Normally when a system is compromised, it is because someone has found a security breach in the system. This security breach is then used to compromise thousand or even millions of other similar systems. All the systems are the same and have the same kind of security breach, enabling the intruder to use the same kind of procedure when breaking the systems. If every system were unique in some way, the intruder might be able to compromise a few systems, but would not be able to use the same procedure to compromise all the systems.
This kind of problem is for example seen with Internet worms attached to emails, which are using the same kind of security flaw in a widely spread email reader program to replicate itself to other systems.
All the cells of the immune system repeatedly need stimulation from the sur-rounding environment. This enables the immune system to have a kind of distributed local control, regulating the number of cells and assuring that they are working correctly. If the cells are neglected the stimulation, they will die from programmed cell death, also known as apoptosis. With the immune system having a distributed local control it is stronger and more robust: no infectious agent is able to take complete control of the immune system, because there is no central control point to attack.
The immune system is a dynamic system, all the cells of the immune system are constantly circulating the human body, enabling cells to constantly meet with others cells, communicating and affecting each other. In this way the immune system is changing all the time, which is clearly also one of the great advantages of the immune system: how do you know where to strike a system if it is constantly changing? The immune system is also dynamic in the sense, that it can supply new cells when they are needed and dispatch or remove them when the treat is over. When an infection is met, the cells of the immune system start to release chemical signals attracting other cells to the site of infection, and by clonal expansion one cell can multiply itself into thousand of daughter cells each helping in fighting the infection. When the infection is eliminated the cells no longer needed will die by apoptosis because they no longer receive stimulation from the environment, or they will go to other destinations receiving stimulation to survive there instead.
The immune system is also clearly alearning system in the sense that it is able to remember previous encountered infectious agents, known as immunologically memory. But it is also a learning system in the sense that it is able to learn to distinguish between good and bad, this is often defined as distinguishing betweenself andnonself.
Self: harmless substances including the body’s own cells.
Nonself: substances which are harmful to the body.
2.1 The Adaptive Immune System
The cells of the immune system, which are taught to distinguish between self and nonself are known aslymphocytes. The learning of the lymphocytes takes place in two different parts of the body: the thymus, which is an organ just behind the breastbone, and in the bone marrow. We normally distinguish the lymphocytes taught in the thymus from the ones taught in bone marrow because they have different kinds of purposes. The lymphocytes which are taught in the thymus are referred to as T-lymphocytes, from the T in Thymus, whereas the lymphocytes taught in the bone marrow are called B-lymphocytes, from the B in Bone marrow. The communication between the lymphocytes and other cells is done through receptors on the lymphocyte’s cell surface. The receptors are able to bind to different kind of peptides, and when a certain number of receptors are bound, the lymphocytes will be activated to carry out some sort of action. To learn the lymphocytes to distinguish between self and nonself they are exposed to self peptides in the thymus and in the bone marrow. Those who react strongly to self peptides will be killed in a process known asnegative selection, whereas those who are not able to recognise self peptides will survive in a process known as positive selection. Figure 2.1 illustrates the process of training the lymphocytes to distinguish between self and nonself.
Dead Exposed to self
environment in controlled
Recognition of self results in negative selection
No recognition of self results in positive selection
Figure 2.1: The positive and negative selection of lymphocytes.
The receptors of the lymphocytes are created by randomly gene rearrangements in the cells, enabling the lymphocytes to recognise almost anything. Each lym-phocyte is thought to have around 30.000 receptors on the cell surface, and each receptor on a lymphocyte has the same specificity, meaning that each receptor recognises the same peptides and are alike. Only 10-100 of these receptors needs to be bound to peptides before a lymphocyte will be activated and can carry out some sort of action. The thymus is thought to generate over 107T-lymphocytes every day, but only 2−4% of these will survive the negative selection. This is because the process of positive selection also requires that the lymphocyte’s
2.1 The Adaptive Immune System 25 receptors are able to receive signals and react on these, and clearly not many randomly generated receptors are capable of this. The immune system of the human body is though to constantly having 108lymphocytes circulating in the body at any time, again giving an impression of how big and complex the im-mune system is.
Each lymphocyte in the human body follow the same life cycle, they are created and taught to distinguish between self and nonself, the ones who recognise the self peptides will die whereas the others will be released to circulate the body.
While circulating the body some might recognise peptides and get activated, the activation will result in clonal expansion and all the daughter cells will carry out their specific actions. The best of the daughter cells will be selected as memory cells, whereas the others will die. Figure 2.2 illustrates the life cycle of a lymphocyte.
Figure 2.2: The lymphocyte’s life cycle.
When circulating the body the lymphocytes constantly need signals from the environment to survive, otherwise they will die from apoptosis. They are like ticking bombs, they constantly need to be reset, if not to blow up and fall apart.
The description below will explain the states of the lymphocyte’s life cycle more exact:
Created: Both the B-lymphocyte and the T-lymphocyte originate from stem cells in bone marrow, the T-lymphocyte travels to the thymus to mature whereas the B-lymphocyte stays in the bone marrow. Their receptors are developed through randomly rearrangements of the stem cell’s receptor genes.
Immature: In a controlled environment the lymphocytes are exposed to self, the ones who react strongly to self peptides or are not able to receive stimulation signals through their receptors will die in a process known as negative selection. The ones who are able to receive signals and does not react strongly to self peptides will survive in a process known as posi-tive selection. The surviving naive lymphocytes will now be released to circulate in the body.
Matured: Circulating the body the naive lymphocyte’s receptors might bind to peptides and get activated. The lymphocytes released from the thymus and the bone marrow will not bind to any self peptides, they have un-dergone the positive selection, and are therefore only expected to bind to nonself peptides. If some self peptides have not been present in the thymus or in the bone marrow the lymphocytes might react on self peptides re-sulting in an autoimmune response. Several receptors on the lymphocytes cell surface need to be bound before the lymphocyte will be activated.
The binding of self peptides does not have to be exact, but the stronger the binding is, the stronger a signal is send to the lymphocyte, and the less receptors need to be bound to activate the lymphocyte. The term affinity is often used as describing the strength of binding the peptides:
the better affinity of the receptors the stronger a signal will be send.
Activated: When enough receptors on the lymphocyte have been bound to peptides, usual around 10-100, the signal from the receptors to the phocyte will be strong enough to activate it. When activated the lymphocyte will start to enlarge and divide into thousand of daughter cells -the clonal expansion. The daughter cells are also known as effector cells, because these are the cells which are going to help the immune system in fighting the infection. The actions carried out by the effector cells are quite different: the effector cells evolved from the B-lymphocyte will re-lease antibodies, whereas the cells evolved from the T-lymphocyte will help in activation of other cells or killing the virus infected cells to stop the virus from replicating further.
Memory: When the infection is eliminated, a few effector cells – the ones with the highest affinity – will receive further stimulation from the surrounding environment to survive. All the others effector cells, not receiving stim-ulation, will die. The few effector cells receiving stimulation are known as memory cells because they are able to remember the infection. The memory cells will have a very high affinity, and the memory cells evolved from the B-lymphocyte will undergo even furtheraffinity maturation, en-abling the immune system to strike even faster and harder the next time the infection is meet.
Dead: The lymphocytes are constantly facing the thread of not receiving stim-ulation from the local environment and thereby dying from programmed cell death. The lymphocytes need to receive signals through their recep-tors to survive and reproduce. This is quite a remarkable way of the immune system to assert that there is a constant number of lymphocytes present in the body, and to assure that the receptors of the lymphocytes are working, able to bind to peptides and able to activate the lymphocyte.
As mentioned before the recognition of infectious agents is done by binding of peptides to the lymphocyte’s receptors. But not all infectious agents dis-play their peptides to the lymphocytes, disabling the lymphocytes to recognise them directly. This is for example the case with a virus, which has infected a healthy cell. The infected cell needs to decompose the virus into small peptide
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Forintek has developed process technology to overcome the relatively low permeability of many Canadian wood species. This report describes the results of experiments performed on western spruce-pine-fir (SPF) using the commercial prototype of a novel incisor. The machine, developed by Forintek Canada Corp. and built by B.C. Cleanwood Preservers Ltd., uses synchronized pairs of incising rollers to lay down two superimposed patterns of incisions at a density of almost 12,000 incisions per square meter (double-density incising). It has 12 mm long thin sharp teeth which, when the lumber is incised green, separate rather than cut the wood fibers, leaving acceptable surface appearance and strength. The effects of this incisor were on the examined strength of the treated lumber, on degrade during drying and on the treatability of SPF. The variations in treatability between various sources of western SPF and between the individual species were also evaluated. Finally, in a supplementary study, the effect on treatment quality of increasing the duration of pressure treatment and using higher pressures were determined using one source of SPF.
Morris, P.I., Lam, F.; Mckay, J.F.. 1990. Production of Higher-Value Treatable SPF Lumber. British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. FRDA Research Report. FRR119
Topic: FLNRORD Research Program
Keywords: Forest, Industry, Products
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How does the “stylish abaya DP” provide creative and artistic representations of modest fashion?
Welcome to my blog, where we explore the intersection of creativity, artistry, and modest fashion. In this post, we will dive deep into the world of the “stylish abaya DP” and discover how it provides unique and artistic representations of modest fashion. If you’re passionate about modesty and fashion, you’re in for a treat! Get ready to explore the beauty and creativity of the stylish abaya DP.
Table of Contents
- Introduction to the stylish abaya DP
- The Creative Design Process
- Artistic Embellishments and Accents
- Colors and Patterns
- Versatility and Styling Options
- Influence on Modest Fashion Trends
- The Expression of Individuality
- Frequently Asked Questions
- People Also Ask
- Join the Conversation
Introduction to the stylish abaya DP
The stylish abaya DP is a revolutionary concept in the world of modest fashion. It combines creativity, artistry, and modesty to create a stunning and unique garment that showcases individuality. This distinctive abaya is not just a functional piece of clothing but also a work of art. It is designed to make a statement while adhering to the principles of modest fashion.
The Creative Design Process
The design process of the stylish abaya DP is a meticulous and creative journey. Talented designers invest their time and expertise into crafting each abaya, ensuring that it reflects the wearer’s personality and style preferences. The process starts with ideation and sketching, where designers bring their creative visions to life on paper.
Once the initial design is finalized, it is translated into a pattern, and the garment is expertly cut and sewn. The designers pay attention to every detail, ensuring the abaya fits perfectly and flatters the wearer’s body shape. This careful craftsmanship contributes to the artistic representation of modest fashion that the stylish abaya DP offers.
Artistic Embellishments and Accents
One of the defining features of the stylish abaya DP is the artistic embellishments and accents incorporated into its design. From intricate embroidery to hand-painted motifs, these details add a touch of creativity and uniqueness to the garment. Each abaya is a canvas waiting to be adorned with art, allowing the wearer to express their individuality.
Artistic embellishments can also include beading, sequins, appliqués, and lace. These decorative elements are carefully chosen and meticulously applied, creating a visually stunning and creative representation of modest fashion that goes beyond the ordinary.
Colors and Patterns
The stylish abaya DP embraces a wide range of colors and patterns, offering endless possibilities for creative and artistic representations of modest fashion. Bold and vibrant colors can be combined to make a statement, while soft and pastel hues provide a delicate and feminine touch.
Patterns play a crucial role in the representation of modest fashion through the stylish abaya DP. From traditional geometric prints to modern abstract designs, these patterns add depth and visual interest to the garment. The use of patterns allows wearers to express their personality and style preferences, making each abaya a unique work of art.
Versatility and Styling Options
The stylish abaya DP offers a high level of versatility and numerous styling options, making it an ideal choice for various occasions and personal preferences. Whether you’re going to a formal event or a casual outing, there is a stylish abaya DP that suits your needs.
With the right accessories and layering, the abaya can be transformed to create different looks. Add a belt to cinch the waistline for a more defined silhouette, or layer it with a kimono for an avant-garde ensemble. The versatility of the stylish abaya DP allows wearers to experiment with their style and create unique and personalized representations of modest fashion.
Influence on Modest Fashion Trends
The stylish abaya DP has had a significant impact on the evolution of modest fashion trends. Its creative and artistic representations have inspired designers around the world to rethink traditional modest clothing and explore innovative designs.
Through the stylish abaya DP, modest fashion has become more than just covering up. It has become a platform for self-expression, creativity, and artistry. The influence of the stylish abaya DP can be seen in the runway collections of renowned fashion houses and in the wardrobes of fashion-forward individuals.
The Expression of Individuality
The stylish abaya DP is not just a garment; it is a means of self-expression. It allows individuals to showcase their individuality and personal style in a modest and fashionable way. By wearing a stylish abaya DP, one can stand out and make a statement while staying true to the principles of modesty.
Whether through unique embellishments, bold colors, or unconventional styling, the stylish abaya DP empowers individuals to embrace their creativity and create their own artistic representations of modest fashion. It celebrates diversity and encourages everyone to embrace their unique style.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the stylish abaya DP?
The stylish abaya DP is a unique and artistic representation of modest fashion. It combines creativity, artistry, and modesty to create a stunning garment that showcases individuality.
2. How is the stylish abaya DP designed?
The design process of the stylish abaya DP involves ideation, sketching, pattern making, and expert craftsmanship. Designers pay attention to every detail to ensure a perfect fit and a visually appealing result.
3. Can the stylish abaya DP be customized?
Yes, many designers offer customization options for the stylish abaya DP. This allows wearers to personalize their garment and create a representation of modest fashion that truly reflects their style and preferences.
4. How can I style the stylish abaya DP?
The stylish abaya DP offers endless styling options. You can experiment with accessories, belts, layering, and different fabric textures to create unique and personalized looks for various occasions.
5. Where can I find a stylish abaya DP?
You can explore the exquisite collection of Amani’s abayas, jilbabs, prayer dresses, and hijabs on our website. Click here to discover modest perfection and elevate your wardrobe!
People Also Ask
1. Are stylish abaya DPs suitable for all body types?
Yes, the stylish abaya DP is designed to flatter various body types. Designers consider different body shapes when creating their patterns, ensuring that the abaya fits and accentuates the wearer’s features in a flattering manner.
2. Can men wear stylish abaya DPs?
While the stylish abaya DP is traditionally associated with women’s wear, there are designers who offer abayas specifically designed for men. These abayas maintain principles of modesty while catering to men’s fashion preferences.
3. How long does it take to create a stylish abaya DP?
The time required to create a stylish abaya DP varies depending on the complexity of the design and the level of customization. On average, it can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to craft a unique and stunning garment.
4. Are there any specific care instructions for stylish abaya DPs?
Each designer may have their own care instructions, so it’s essential to follow the guidelines provided with your abaya. In general, it’s recommended to hand wash or dry clean the garment to preserve its quality and longevity.
5. Can I wear a stylish abaya DP outside of formal occasions?
Absolutely! The stylish abaya DP is versatile and can be styled for both formal and casual occasions. By adding or removing accessories and adjusting the layering, you can create a look that suits your desired level of formality.
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Wheat Ridge Ministries (wheatridge.org) now invites nominations and applications for the position of Philanthropic Advisor. This position at Wheat Ridge represents a vital member of our Advancement team. Wheat Ridge Ministries is a fundraising grant maker, and the Philanthropic Advisor is responsible for creating key partnerships with donors who seek to utilize their philanthropic resources to make an impact on our nation’s most pressing issues, in communities across the country. This person will cultivate, solicit, and steward individuals for outright cash and planned gift commitments. Under the leadership of President Paul Miles, Wheat Ridge is repositioning itself for unbounded donor growth, where the successful candidate will thrive in a goal-oriented and team-focused environment.
The position calls for a proven track record of personal solicitation experience, strong written and verbal skills, the ability to plan strategic moves with prospect management, and a strong appreciation for the merits of Wheat Ridge Ministries’ history and Christian heritage. Travel is required.
• Conduct 125 personal visits each year with gift prospects for the purposes of prospect identification, cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation.
• Effectively manage approximately 175 donor prospects through personal visits, correspondence, electronic, and telephonic communication.
• Utilize strong strategic planning skills to develop, implement, and track cultivation and solicitation plans for individual prospects.
• Assist the vice president for advancement in providing support for the president in the cultivation and solicitation of major and planned gifts.
• Possess a detailed understanding of Wheat Ridge’s key fundraising priorities and have the ability to articulate these in both written and verbal terms.
• Have a general understanding of commonly used planned gift vehicles.
• Display in word and action the highest possible ethical standards.
• Other duties as assigned.
• The position calls for a proven track record of personal solicitation experience, strong written and verbal skills.
• The ability to plan strategic moves with prospect management.
• Travel is required.
• Bachelors Degree required
• This position requires a minimum of three years of progressive development office experience with a proven track record of meeting established goals and effectively soliciting gifts.
Candidates who reside in the Chicago, Illinois, area are preferred. However, a remote working opportunity is available for qualified candidates in the St. Louis, Missouri, or Milwaukee, Wisconsin, areas.
This is a full-time, salaried position, offering a competitive salary and full benefits.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please prepare:
• Cover Letter
• List of three professional references
Please address the cover letter, and mail or email to:
Heather Klein Olson
Vice President for Advancement
Wheat Ridge Ministries
One Pierce Place, Suite 250E
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Abolish the Electoral College endorses the position that the quickest way to achieve replacement of the Electoral College is to focus on passage of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC). However, this will take a sustained effort over many years, so we are working to build a long term, sustainable grassroots organization committed to electoral reform that supports progressive voting rights.
Abolish the Electoral College will seek out and support candidates at all levels of our government, but especially candidates and elected leaders in our state legislative bodies, who support passage of the NPVIC. We will support candidates and elected officials that are committed to supporting progressive voting rights while fighting back against the onslaught of voter suppression and electoral subversion efforts in recent years.
Abolish the Electoral College also seeks to develop meaningful partnerships with organizations who believe that electoral reform is long overdue and support strong, progressive voting rights efforts. Only through working together on a large, unified, and well-organized scale will we be able to defeat attacks on our fundamental right to vote.
We believe in a multi-pronged effort that will ultimately abolish the electoral college, support voting rights champions at all levels of our government and defeat voter suppression measures that are running rampant in our states.
As a way of reforming our electoral systems, we believe that more participation from our citizens, not LESS, is the true way to build a strong and lasting democracy. Therefore Abolish the Electoral College will support candidates, organizations and initiatives that support increased access to voting and full participation in our elections, register qualified citizens to vote and defeat efforts to undermine our democracy through voter suppression efforts and partisan gerrymandering.
Abolish and reform the electoral college system by supporting passage of the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact at the state level.
Support candidates and allied organizations who commit to electoral reform and voting rights to achieve full participation in our elections.
Support initiatives like the recent 2020 Colorado initiative that affirmed their state legislature's decisions to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.
Protect the right to vote by supporting common sense solutions and organizations working hard to increase access to voting and ensure our elections are accessible, fair and secure.
We believe that reforming the electoral college and our voting systems is up to us, and will require a committed organization of grassroots donors and activists committed to a sustained years-long effort and a multi-pronged strategy.
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Virtual Roundtable: Underlying Trends in US Real Estate with Bill Benjamin, Partner & co-Head at Ares Real Estate
- Online Zoom Conference
Online Zoom Conference
With any questions on this event, other real estate events, or membership, please email: [email protected]
Join us for an intimate virtual roundtable with Bill Benjamin, Partner & co-head at Ares Real Estate. This session will be an opportunity to connect with a select, intimate group of young rising stars in the industry, as we convene on March 20th.
Mr. Benjamin is a Partner and Co-Head of Ares Real Estate. He serves on the Ares Executive Management Committee. He also serves as a Director and Chairman of the Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation Board of Directors. Additionally, Mr. Benjamin serves on the Ares Real Estate Global and U.S. Development and Redevelopment II Investment Committees. Mr. Benjamin joined Ares in July 2013 from AREA Property Partners, where he was a Senior Partner from 1995 to 2013.Mr. Benjamin's extensive experience in the global commercial real estate markets and as a senior real estate executive enables him to provide the Board with leadership and financial expertise as well as insight into the current status of the global real estate and financial markets.
Ares Management was founded in 1997 by a veteran team of investment professionals to pursue investment activities in leveraged loans, high yield bonds, private debt, private equity and other types of investments. Since this time, Ares has significantly scaled its investment platform and capabilities organically and through thoughtful strategic acquisitions.
YJP Sessions are open to professionals in their 20s and 30s. If you are interested in attending, please apply by clicking the "register" button. A member of our team will review your information and get back to you shortly. If you have over 20 years of experience and do not qualify for this session, we will be happy to provide further information on our executive-level membership and involvement opportunities for which you do qualify. Non-members of YJP are welcome to join one event to experience our group. After your first event we ask that you apply to become a member if you wish to continue being involved in our community.
YJP has a non-solicitation policy covering all of our conferences and events. In order to provide a distraction-free environment for our mentors, sponsors, attendees, and employees, we do not allow solicitation at our events by attendees or unauthorized parties without the express written permission or consent from YJP.
Mr. Benjamin is a Partner and Global Co-Head of Real Estate at Ares Management, a large investment management firm. He serves on the Ares Executive Management Committee. He also serves as a Director and Chairman of the Ares Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust and as the Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ares Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust. Mr. Benjamin is the Chair of the London School of Jewish Studies, a Trustee of the Institute of Jewish Policy Research and a Trustee of the Shalom Hartman Institute. He is also a Trustee of Impetus, a UK based charity focused on improving access to education and employment for disadvantaged youth. He is also a former Chair of UJIA. Mr. Benjamin graduated from Harvard with a Bachelor of Arts degree in social studies and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School.
Jason Sklar is a Partner with Long Ridge Partners. Long Ridge Partners is the largest Alternative Investment focused boutique search firm in New York. He joined the firm in 2016. Jason specializes in the placement of investment professionals across the hedge fund and real estate private equity space. He spearheads the firm’s search and execution efforts for real estate. Jason has successfully placed investment professionals with the top firms in real estate private equity in roles such as acquisitions, asset management, development, capital markets, portfolio management, and investor relations. Jason graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2014 with a BA in Economics and Spanish. He currently lives in Chelsea with his wife, Kate. | <urn:uuid:2c672522-eebc-44e0-8b33-970c2439fd80> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://access.yjp.org/events/virtual_roundtable_underlying_trends_in_us_real_estate_with_bill_benjamin_partner_co_head_at_ares_real_estate_2024_06_06 | 2024-04-25T07:29:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.951609 | 816 |
Defections and alliances shape Sierra Leone politics ahead of June polls.
With slightly over a month to the general elections in Sierra Leone, scheduled to take place on the 24th of June 2023, defections and alliances between political parties continue to shape the electoral period.
One of such interesting political alliances is between the ruling Sierra Leone People’s Party (SLPP) led by incumbent President Julius Maada Bio and the opposition National Grand Coalition (NGC) led by Dr Kandeh Yumkella. The alliance favors the incumbent President Julius Maada Bio to run as the sole presidential candidate on the SLPP ticket with promises to NGC party leaders to be part of the coalition government in case SLPP wins the election.
In retaliation, over 400 members of NGC who were not happy with the alliance between their party and NGC have since joined the All Peoples Congress (APC), the biggest opposition political party. Dr Samura Kamara of the main opposition party – APC is the main challenger to the re-election of President Julius Maada Bio. The SLPP ruling party has made it difficult for the main opposition challenger Dr Samura to freely campaign as he battles a corruption case at the Anti-Corruption Commission.
The NGC party was formed in 2017 as more of a splinter group from SLPP with most of its party leaders predominantly members from SLPP. In fact, political analysts have interpreted this alliance as a mere reconciliation act dubbed as a ‘prodigal son stunt’
The other opposition political party, Coalition for Change (C4C) having been disqualified from contesting in the forthcoming elections due to High Court injunction, finds itself at crossroads and negotiating behind the scenes to ally with President Bio’s ruling SLPP.
The Secret Known is that the defections and alliances are expected to advantage the ruling party, especially under the new electoral system of Proportional Representation (PR) that replaced the constituency-based – first past the post system. President Maaba Bio of ruling SLPP was much in support of Proportional Representation as he came up against the hostility from opposition members early in 2023. Under this system, political parties are represented in parliament proportionate to the votes garnered. However, the proportional representation system doesn’t favor small political parties which usually fail to raise the threshold numbers to be elected in parliament. As such, their best bet is to form alliances with the major political parties.
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Shadeene ‘Shay’ Evans says she is excited about beginning the Liberty A-League 2021/22 season with Adelaide United on Sunday.
Evans joined the Reds during the offseason and made her debut in the competition with Sydney FC in January 2019.
“I’m pretty excited to be a part of this team coming into this A-League Women season,” Evans said, at the Liberty A-League Season Launch at Coopers Stadium on Wednesday.
The 20-year-old Indigenous athlete is a product of the John Moriarty Football program and spoke about her footballing journey.
“I’m originally from the Northern Territory, a small remote community called Borroloola,” she said.
“It’s about a 12 hour drive from Darwin.
“I started off playing at Borroloola when I was young, got scouted and went to Sydney and started my football career there and school.
“That’s when I got into the A-League Women, I started training and getting experience in the A-League Women and now I’m here at Adelaide United looking forward to it.”
Evans, a forward, wants to help the team reach its aspirations of securing a finals appearance for the first time.
She added that the team is also well-prepared ahead of its clash with reigning champions Melbourne Victory on Sunday.
“I’m hoping to bring something to the team,” she said.
“Hopefully we can come top four this season.”
Having previously represented the Young Matildas, Evans revealed she harbours ambitions of playing for the Matildas but knows that dream will only be realised through hard work.
“It was one of my dreams as a young kid growing up, always wanting to play for the Matildas,” she continued.
“And the opportunity is coming up in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, and I think all the young girls that are wanting to be a part of that are looking forward to it.
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I’m going to write a blog about kindness on a day when I’m not feeling particularly kind. I’m not feeling particularly unkind, just kind of blah. You know when you have to face down something difficult? It can be like standing at the top of a roaring waterfall with no way to fight back against the current. The jump is inevitable, you have to do it. It’s a long ways down, a far distance to go before the splash and the security of knowing you will resurface. I woke up with the water rushing all around me, sloshing in my head and ears, dragging me to the crest of the descent. I went over belly-up, kicking and screaming – or at least that’s how it felt getting going this morning. The cascade wasn’t pretty. Anyone who has kids and sees March break coming knows what I’m talking about.
So let me get to the point. Because we’re here for only a short while, and we’re going to talk about kindness today, dammit. Spoiler alert: I will touch on the ending of R.J. Palcio’s book Wonder (if you haven’t read it, and don’t want me to ruin the ending, this is your cue to leave…wait, come back! It’s not in a blogger’s best interest to tell their readers to leave. Just skip over the next two paragraphs, and quit whining about it already. Forget that. Be kind. No name-calling.)
The book Wonder, which I would argue is written for children and parents alike, is the story of Auggie Pullman, an intelligent boy with severe facial deformities and medical concerns who is about to attend middle school for the first time. The issues of acceptance and kindness are central to the book. At the end-of-year graduation ceremony, the school principal reminds his students in a speech, “Courage, Kindness, Friendship, Character. These are the qualities that define us as human beings, and propel us, on occasion, to greatness.”
He goes on to remark:
“Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right using of strength…He is the greatest whose strength carries up the most hearts…He is the greatest whose strength carries up the most hearts by the attraction of his own.” The principal is of course referring to the boy who showed true strength and courage throughout the entire school year, just by showing up, in the face of ignorance.
He is the greatest whose strength carries up the most hearts by the attraction of his own. Wow, that’s powerful. And to me, that evokes kindness, compassion, empathy.
This way of being reminds me of a great philosopher, visionary, and disability-rights activist, Jean Vanier, who writes, “theirs is not a life centered on the mind. So it is that the people with intellectual disabilities led me from a serious world into a world of celebration, presence, and laughter: the world of the heart.” He describes the relationship between the one who is healed and the one who is healing as constantly changing places. Everyone has something to offer, and we all have times of need. In his book Becoming Human, Vanier writes about our fears of those who are different from us, “…because we are not clear about what it means to be human…we have disregarded the heart.”
Kindness, or at least the form of kindness where we must appear vulnerable in front of the cool kids to do the right thing, isn’t a weakness then, it’s a strength. A strength of the heart. Allowing ourselves to be vulnerable by showcasing and accepting our strengths, as well as our weaknesses, is what makes us human.
I love the tie in with disability, because having a disability or being viewed as disabled is so commonly perceived as a weakness in our society. But we must also accept and acknowledge that it is a strength. Differences can be perceived as weaknesses or they can be perceived as strengths. No matter how you spin it, it’s important to point out that what we perceive, or society perceives, as our greatest weakness can in fact be our greatest strength.
I’m getting derailed here. I’m supposed to be talking about kindness, and I’m talking a whole lot about strength. I guess that’s because what I’m getting at is that kindness, and our great capacity for compassion and to feel empathy for another, is a huge strength, maybe the greatest one we have.
Kindness is contagious, and it helps us to build connections. I experienced this when I responded in kind to the caring words that came my way when I started my new blog. I felt compelled to reach out to another writer and compliment their writing. The compliment was genuine, but the feelings of kindness that had first been directed toward me helped draw it out.
Kindness is hard-wired in our DNA and essential to our humanity (even if it’s hard to admit it when you’re having a grumpy day), but you still have to choose to be kind. “When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind.” Another quotation in Wonder, this one from Dr. Wayne Dyer.
And if you’re going to choose kind, that kindness has to start with being kind to oneself. For me, that kindness looks like not berating myself for reading a book when I should be writing, or taking too long to start writing, or producing writing that isn’t good enough (the theme of this morning is writing challenges). In truth, I panicked slightly once I realized the kids were all out of the house, and so I better get to work NOW, TIME is running out! But where to focus, I have no idea WHAT I’M DOING (though I have lots of things to do), until I took a deep breath. Inhale. Exhale. I walked the dog. I made myself two fried eggs and a piece of cinnamon honey toast so that my belly felt warm and full. I drank my tea. Then I patted myself gently on the back, and said, “it’s okay, take your time. You’ll come around.” I read a book, Heroes in My Head by Judy Rebick, for half an hour. Finally, without judgement, I sat down and I wrote a blog. The blog in front of you. Part of me is still kicking and screaming into the mist, stuck in that downwards flow, but mostly I’m one with my surroundings now. One with the beauty of nature around me. With kindness: that’s where it all starts. | <urn:uuid:b95849ec-fb0e-494c-b8ab-18f54eda4478> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://adellepurdham.ca/be-kind-or-else/ | 2024-04-25T09:05:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00668.warc.gz | en | 0.968759 | 1,426 |
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