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This versatile broth or stock is derived from simple ingredients like kelp (kombu) and bonito flakes, yet it imparts a depth of flavor that elevates the overall taste of your cooking.
Whether you’re aiming to create authentic Japanese recipes or looking to infuse umami into your own culinary creations, understanding how to correctly use dashi is key.
Using dashi in your kitchen is straightforward.
Its subtle taste complements a range of ingredients, ensuring that it doesn’t overpower the flavors of the primary components of your dish, but rather enhances them.
Incorporating dashi isn’t limited to liquid dishes; it can also be added to solid foods or batter mixtures.
For example, when making Japanese delicacies such as takoyaki or okonomiyaki, dashi is mixed into the batter to give these foods their characteristic taste.
Understanding when and how to integrate dashi into your recipes will allow you to capture the essence of Japanese cooking, bringing an authentic touch of umami to your table.
Dashi is the cornerstone of Japanese cuisine, revered for the umami it lends to dishes. It’s a versatile broth that’s both simple in its making yet complex in flavor.
History and Significance in Japanese Cooking
Dashi is not merely a cooking ingredient; it’s an intrinsic part of Japanese culinary tradition.
This flavorful broth has been enhancing the umami in dishes since the Edo period, and it continues to be a foundational component in both home cooking and professional kitchens across Japan.
It provides a unique depth to many recipes and is indicative of the subtle intricacies of Japanese cuisine.
Types of Dashi
Understanding the different varieties of dashi is crucial:
- Kombu Dashi: A vegetarian broth made from kombu (edible kelp), featuring a mild, umami-rich flavor.
- Katsuo Dashi: Made with bonito flakes (dried and smoked skipjack tuna), offering a stronger fish essence.
- Iriko Dashi: Utilizes dried anchovies or sardines, imparting a pronounced seafood flavor.
- Shiitake Dashi: Produced with dried shiitake mushrooms, suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets, and bestows a rich, earthy umami taste.
- Awase Dashi: A blend of ingredients, typically kombu and bonito flakes, combining multiple umami notes.
Key Ingredients for Authentic Dashi
To create authentic dashi, the following key ingredients are essential:
- Kombu: The dried seaweed provides a savory umami taste without overpowering dishes.
- Bonito Flakes: These flakes add a smoky, fish-like quality that is typical in many Japanese soups.
- Shiitake Mushrooms: For a vegetarian twist, these mushrooms bring a deep, rich flavor.
- Fish: Traditional dashi can also include other forms of dried fish, such as sardines or mackerel.
Whether you opt for the simplicity of kombu dashi or the complexity of awase dashi, each type brings a distinctive blend of flavors that are integral to the authenticity of your Japanese cooking.
Preparing the Base
Creating the base of dashi relies on starting with quality ingredients and using proper techniques to extract their flavors.
The subtle, savory essence forms the foundation for many Japanese dishes, and precision in preparation is key to achieving a clear, umami-rich stock.
Selecting Quality Ingredients
- Kombu: Look for thick, dark green sheets with a white powdery substance, which indicates a high glutamic acid content for umami.
- Bonito Flakes: Choose ones that are pinkish-tan, indicating freshness, and a smoky fragrance.
- Shiitake Mushrooms: Opt for dried shiitake with thick caps, which provide a robust flavor.
Proper Techniques for Soaking and Boiling
- Soak in cold water for 30 minutes to gently release flavors.
- Slowly heat to just before boiling, then remove kombu to prevent bitterness.
- Bonito Flakes:
- After removing kombu, bring water to a boil.
- Turn off heat and add bonito flakes to steep for 5 minutes.
- Dried Shiitake Mushrooms (optional):
- Soak in water overnight or simmer with kombu for an earthy flavor addition.
Straining Methods for a Clear Soup Stock
- Strain: Pour the broth through a fine-mesh sieve to remove large particles.
- Clear Soup: For an even clearer stock, strain a second time through cheesecloth or a coffee filter.
- Reserve Solids: Save kombu and bonito flakes, if desired, for a secondary, weaker dashi.
Incorporating Dashi in Recipes
Dashi provides a foundational umami flavor to Japanese cooking, essential in many recipes from soups to stir-fries. As a flavor enhancer, it’s versatile in its application across various dishes.
Classic Miso Soup
To prepare authentic miso soup, dissolve miso paste into your dashi until it reaches your desired flavor intensity.
Begin with a gentle heat to avoid boiling after adding the paste to preserve the miso’s nuances.
Ingredients like tofu, wakame seaweed, and green onions are standard additions that complement the dashi’s depth.
Soups and Stews
Incorporate dashi into your soups and stews to achieve a complex flavor profile.
For ramen or oden, dashi acts not just as a soup base but elevates the taste of all accompanying ingredients.
Simply replace the water or other stock in your recipe with dashi, and let the flavors meld during the cooking process.
Japanese Stir-Fry and Simmered Dishes
Use dashi when preparing stir-fry dishes and simmered dishes like okonomiyaki or takoyaki.
A splash of dashi added to the batter or sauce brings out a savory, mouth-watering umami.
Likewise, vegetables and proteins like shiitake mushrooms or chicken absorb the dashi, enriching the overall flavor of the dish.
Dashi Variations and Substitutes
Dashi serves as a cornerstone of Japanese cuisine, providing a depth of flavor to an array of dishes. You have options to suit various dietary preferences and ingredient availability, from instant solutions to homemade adjustments.
Instant Dashi and Dashi Packets
Instant dashi and dashi packets offer a quick and convenient way to infuse Japanese dishes with traditional flavors.
These time-savers are available in most Asian supermarkets and come in several varieties, such as:
- Kombu Dashi: Seaweed-based and suitable for vegetarians
- Katsuobushi Dashi: Made from dried bonito flakes
To use, simply dissolve the granules or steep the packet in hot water according to the package instructions. Some brands cater to health-conscious consumers with MSG-free or additive-free options.
Homemade Alternatives for Dietary Restrictions
Creating dashi from scratch allows for customization to dietary needs, such as vegetarian or vegan lifestyles.
Two notable homemade dashi variations are:
- Shiitake Dashi: Made by soaking dried shiitake mushrooms, yielding a broth rich in umami.
- Kombu Dashi: Involves simmering kombu seaweed, providing a subtle, savory essence.
To prepare, simmer the ingredients in water for a specified period, then strain. These alternatives are free from animal products, making them fitting for a vegan or vegetarian diet.
Adapting Dashi for Western Cuisines
Adapting dashi for Western cooking can be an exciting way to add a unique twist to familiar dishes.
Incorporating dashi into your recipes can bring a rich umami character to soups, stews, and even pasta sauces.
You might also consider fusion dishes, where dashi provides a foundational flavor that complements other ingredients typical of Western cuisine.
For easy integration, you can replace traditional broths with Awase Dashi, a combination of kombu and katsuobushi, which offers a balanced flavor to suit a variety of dishes.
When bonito flakes are difficult to find, you might use readily available alternatives such as liquid from rehydrated dried mushrooms or fish stock to achieve a similar depth of flavor.
Layering Flavors in Complex Dishes
When cooking complex dishes, dashi acts as a foundational element that can introduce a subtle yet profound savory taste.
This is particularly effective:
- In soups and stews, where dashi’s flavor compounds become intertwined with other ingredients, creating a symphony of taste.
- For sauces, adding a dash of dashi can transform them into multifaceted accompaniments that lend depth to the main dish.
Elevating Simple Meals
Dashi has the unique ability to elevate simple meals with its distinctive taste, characterized by umami—known as the fifth taste.
This can be achieved by:
- Minimalist cooking: Use dashi as a base for a light broth, enhancing dishes that have only a few components.
- Adjusting salt content: With its naturally occurring glutamates, dashi can reduce the need for added salt while maintaining a flavorful profile.
Dashi as a Secret Ingredient
Incorporate dashi as a secret ingredient in your cooking to give your dishes a flavor boost that can surprise and delight those savoring your food.
- Use dashi in place of water for cooking grains like rice or quinoa to infuse them with umami.
- Sprinkle dashi powder over vegetables before roasting for an enhanced savory note.
Practical Tips and Techniques
To enhance your cooking with the rich flavors of dashi, it’s crucial to know how to store it properly and adjust its strength to suit your dishes.
Storage and Preservation
When it comes to storage, homemade dashi can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week. Make sure to store it in an airtight container to preserve its flavor and freshness.
If you need to keep dashi for a longer period, freezing is your best bet.
Portion the dashi into ice cube trays and once frozen, transfer the cubes to a freezer bag. Frozen dashi can last for about three months, ensuring you always have stock on hand for quick meals.
State | Container | Shelf Life |
Refrigerated | Airtight container | Up to 1 week |
Frozen | Ice cube trays, then freezer bag | Up to 3 months |
Adjusting Strength and Concentration
Dashi’s strength and concentration can be easily adjusted to suit the specific needs of your dish.
For a stronger broth, simply use less water or add more kombu and katsuobushi as you prepare the stock.
Conversely, for a lighter flavor, increase the water or dilute the prepared dashi with additional water.
Remember that dashi powder contains salt, so factor this into your seasonings to avoid an overly salty dish.
- For a stronger dashi: Less water or more ingredients
- For a milder dashi: More water or dilution with water
Frequently Asked Questions
Dashi is a versatile element in Japanese cuisine and can elevate your cooking. Here’s how to integrate it effectively into various dishes.
What are some simple recipes to start with using dashi powder?
You can begin by using dashi powder to make a simple miso soup—just dissolve the powder in hot water, add miso paste, tofu, and seaweed.
Another easy dish is a dashi-based noodle soup; just add noodles, vegetables, and a protein of your choice.
Can I use dashi granules as a substitute for homemade dashi stock?
Yes, you can use dashi granules as an easy substitute for homemade dashi stock. They offer a similar umami flavor and can be dissolved directly in water, making them convenient for quick meals without compromising taste.
What are the best ways to incorporate dashi into vegetarian dishes?
For vegetarian dishes, use kombu dashi which is made from kelp, a type of seaweed. Add it to stews, tofu marinades, or vegetable stir-fries to impart a savory depth of flavor.
How do I add dashi to enhance the flavor of chicken dishes?
Adding dashi to chicken dishes can deepen the umami flavor. When cooking chicken in soups, broths, or even when poaching, include dashi in the cooking liquid to infuse the chicken with a subtle yet rich taste.
In preparing ramen, what is the proper method for using dashi?
When preparing ramen, mix dashi with soy sauce, mirin, and other seasonings to create a flavorful broth. Simmer your ingredients in this base to enhance the complex flavors in your ramen bowl.
What steps should I follow to correctly use liquid dashi in soups?
Start by heating the liquid dashi gently. Avoid boiling vigorously as this could compromise the delicate flavors.
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As a way to foster cultural awareness and celebrate the rich tapestry of global traditions, On March 28, the International Club at Lambert High School is gearing up for an extraordinary International Night.
Founded in the middle of this academic school year, Lambert International Club is dedicated to promoting inclusivity, cultural exchange and unity among students from various backgrounds.
Junior Maya Baly works as the social media officer for the International Club. She is assisting in organizing this event and is very excited about the activities that the club has planned.
“Through lively events and practical initiatives, we hope to create a society where the richness of various traditions can thrive, promoting unity and respect among people from different backgrounds,” Baly stated.
International Night is set to be a spectacular festival, bringing together a number of clubs and teams in Lambert to celebrate traditions from around the world. The event promises to be an enchanting evening filled with performances, cultural tables, international cuisines and music.
To make the night truly representative of global diversity, the club has partnered with the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Lambert branch of UNICEF. This collaboration aims to enhance the impact of the event by incorporating different perspectives and resources.
Students are encouraged to participate by signing up for performances or setting up cultural booths. Forms for booth and performance sign-ups are available until February 15. This initiative not only allows students to showcase their heritage but also encourages active participation in promoting cultural unity and understanding.
The main venue for the International Night is the school cafeteria, with a plan to host performances in the same space.
“It’s a great way to celebrate and learn about different cultures from around the world,” Baly said. “It’s a chance for students to showcase their heritage and traditions and for everyone to come together and appreciate the diversity in our school. Plus, it’s just a lot of fun!”
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Lambert Dance Company gives a timeless performance
The Lambert Dance Company returns with another spectacular show, featuring energetic dances such as “Am I Not Good Enough?” and softer performances such as “Lost Grace.” The theme of the show, Millennium, is shown through the use of iconic 80’s, 90’s, and 00’s music, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Don’t Stop the Music,” and “I Will Always Love You.” The show includes various styles of dance, ranging from lively tap to more dramatic lyric pieces.
One of the highlights of the show was choreographed by Senior Sydnie Glogowski to the song “Body Love” by Miranda Lambert. The emotional song speaks about the pressure of girls to achieve a certain body type, and the choreography follows suit. “I think a major issue of our generation is just the issue with girls, and with guys too, is living up with what society wants us to be, but really you just need to be yourself and not try to fit into other people’s shoes,” Glogowski says.
Another emotional highlight was towards the end of the show, Junior Adithi Reddy gave a speech dedicated to Eliza Farrell, who passed away this last summer. Afterwards, the Dance Company performed to Reddy singing “You Are My Sunshine” in an emotional performance.
The dancers involved in the company are able to perform such remarkable songs with the help of their fellow students. “It’s really cool because at the beginning of the year when you audition and stuff, you don’t really know anyone and you’re talking to them and you kind of get to know them and you’re like ‘this is kind of awkward,’ but by the show, it’s like a family…. and we’re all friends with each other and that’s really cool because we’re all very different people from really diverse parts of the school,” Freshman Margaret Payne says. Through their teamwork and dedication, the Lambert Dance Company was able to showcase a show that marks the millennium.
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Craving those craveworthy, irresistible Taco Bell Cinnabon Delights but don’t want to leave the house? Get your fix of warm, fried, ooey-gooey cinnamon buns with this easy copycat recipe. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can recreate this popular fast food dessert in your own kitchen. Read on to learn how!
- Taco Bell’s Cinnabon Delights consist of fried, cinnamon sugar dough and sweet cream cheese filling.
- This copycat recipe allows you to recreate this popular fast food dessert at home with just a few affordable ingredients.
- Making the cinnamon bun dough and cream cheese filling from scratch takes just 20 minutes prep time.
- Frying gives the Delights their iconic crispy, golden exterior but you can also bake them.
- Customize the recipe to your liking by trying different fillings inside.
Introduced in 2010, Taco Bell’s Cinnabon Delights quickly became a beloved menu item among fans of the Mexican fast food chain. These delicious pastries consist of fried, sweet dough loaded with cream cheese frosting. The combination of rich cream cheese and cinnamony fried dough made them an instant hit. Their popularity persists over a decade later.
Making these crave-able delights requires just a few affordable ingredients. Read on for the complete copycat recipe so you can indulge those Taco Bell cinnamon bun cravings at home!
To make about 12 Cinnabon Delight copycats, you’ll need:
Cinnamon Bun Dough
- 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp white sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1⁄2 tsp salt
- 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
- 3⁄4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
Cream Cheese Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 Tbsp milk
- 1⁄4 cup powdered sugar
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
- Cinnamon sugar topping
- Large & medium mixing bowls
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Mixing spoon
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Cutting board
- Deep pot or pan for frying
- Slotted spoon
- Parchment paper
Alternative Ingredients for Dietary Restrictions
To make this recipe gluten-free, replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend (make sure to choose one that includes xanthan gum). Vegans can substitute dairy milk with almond milk, traditional butter with vegan butter, and use dairy-free cream cheese and whipped topping.
Step-by-Step Cinnabon Delights Recipe
Follow these simple steps to enjoy hot, fresh, homemade copycat Cinnabon Delights in under an hour.
Make the Dough
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, white sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk and egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spoon until a sticky dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 2 minutes. Add flour as needed to prevent sticking.
- Shape dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
Prepare the Filling
While dough rests, in a medium bowl use an electric mixer to beat together the cream cheese, milk, and powdered sugar until smooth. Set filling aside.
Shape the Delights
- Deflate risen dough and place on a floured surface. Use a floured rolling pin to roll into a 10×8 inch rectangle.
- Brush dough all over with 1 1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon mixed with 1⁄4 cup brown sugar.
- Dollop cream cheese filling evenly over dough rectangle.
- Starting from a long side, tight roll up into a log and pinch seam to seal.
- Use a serrated knife to cut log into 12 equal pieces.
Fry and Top the Delights
- Heat 1 1⁄2 inches oil to 350°F in a deep pot. Working in batches, fry Delights for 1 minute per side until golden brown.
- Transfer fried Delights to paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
- While still warm, roll Delights in cinnamon sugar topping until coated on all sides.
- Enjoy warm!
1 Cinnabon Delight (based on this recipe) has approximately:
- Calories: 274
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 51mg
The cream cheese filling provides a good source of calcium and protein, while the cinnamon can help with blood sugar regulation and digestion. However, keep in mind that this dessert is high in sugar and fat.
Tips for a Diet-Friendly Version
- Reduce the amount of filling
- Replace the granulated sugar in the dough with a sugar substitute
- Make smaller dough balls for portion control
- Dough too dry: Add more milk for optimal consistency.
- Filling leaks out: Pinch seam tightly closed when rolling dough.
- Uneven frying: Allow oil to reheat between batches for even browning.
Insider Tips & Secrets
- For an extra pop of flavor, add a bit of orange, lemon, or lime zest to the dough or cream cheese filling.
- You can also use a mini-muffin pan to bake the Cinnabon Delights. Grease the mini-muffin pan, add small balls of dough, and bake as instructed above in the FAQ section.
- If you prefer, you can roll out the rested dough and use a round cookie cutter to create donut-shaped Cinnabon Delights.
- For an extra-special touch, drizzle completed Cinnabon Delights with melted chocolate or caramel sauce.
- Customize filling flavors by using different cream cheese spreads or preserves.
- Store unused filling in fridge for up to 5 days.
- Reheat leftover delights in microwave or oven.
Now, you can indulge those Taco Bell cravings from your own kitchen! This copycat recipe produces hot, fried cinnamon buns bursting with sweet cream cheese filling just like the beloved original fast food version.
So next time a Cinnabon Delight craving strikes, don’t run to the drive-thru. Whip up this easy 20-minute recipe instead!
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions about Taco Bell Cinnabon Delights and our copycat recipe:
Q: Can I bake the Cinnabon Delights instead of frying them?
A: Yes! To bake the Cinnabon Delights, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Form your dough balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Once baked, roll your dough balls in cinnamon sugar and then fill them with the cream cheese mixture, as described in the original recipe.
Q: Do I need a deep fryer or can I use a regular frying pan for this recipe?
A: A deep fryer is not necessary for this recipe; you can use a regular frying pan. Make sure the pan is deep enough to cover your dough balls with oil. Fill the pan with an appropriate amount of oil, heat it up to the right temperature, and be careful when adding the dough balls to avoid spattering.
Q: Can I freeze Cinnabon Delights?
A: Yes, you can freeze the Cinnabon Delights both before and after frying. To freeze before frying, place the dough balls on a tray lined with parchment paper and freeze them until solid; then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. Defrost them in the fridge before frying. To freeze after frying, let the cooked and filled dough balls cool completely, then place them in a freezer-safe container. To enjoy them later, defrost them in the fridge and reheat them in the microwave or oven before serving.
Q: How can I ensure that my dough balls are properly cooked?
A: Cooking time may vary, but on average, each Cinnabon Delight should take around 2-3 minutes to cook through. To ensure proper cooking, use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature at 350°F (180°C). Cook dough balls in batches, and periodically cut one open to check if it’s cooked through. Adjust the cooking time as needed.
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- What is Ghee?
- Health Benefits of Ghee
- How to Cook with Ghee
- Tradeoffs and Challenges
- Making an Informed Decision
- Can Almond Milk Be Used as a Substitute for Ghee in Cooking?
- Frequently Asked Questions
Ghee is a type of clarified butter widely used in Indian and Middle Eastern countries for centuries. Recently, it’s gained popularity among health-conscious cooks around the world.
Ghee offers many health benefits. Ayurvedic tradition claims that its healing properties – like improved digestion, stronger immunity, clearer skin, inflammation reduction, hormone balancing, and more – bring external beauty by nourishing the mind and soul.
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the key factors that impact the health benefits of cooking with ghee, highlighting the importance of considering these factors when making decisions about incorporating ghee into your diet.
What is Ghee?
Ghee is a clarified butter. You make it by melting butter, then taking the solids out of the pan. It’s better than butter because it has fewer dairy proteins and no lactose. Ghee also has health benefits, and it’s great for cooking because it has a high smoke point.
Let’s explore what cooking with ghee can do for you!
History of Ghee
Ghee is a type of clarified butter made from the butterfat. It has ancient roots in India and is used in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Indian cooking. Also, Middle Eastern cuisine and baked treats like pastries utilize it.
Ghee has a creamy, nutty flavor. Plus, it is high in fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids. These promote good digestion, healthy skin, and hair. In traditional Hinduism, ghee is sacred. It is offered to deities as part of spiritual rituals.
Making ghee starts with melting down unsalted butter over low heat. All moisture must evaporate. The foam is skimmed off until only a clear golden liquid remains. This is known as fully-clarified butter or ghee. It can take up to two hours for traditional ghee.
Ghee is popular among the Indian diaspora. It can be found in mainstream grocery stores around North America and Europe. But nothing beats homemade ghee made with quality ingredients!
Nutritional Profile of Ghee
Ghee is a clarified butter used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking. It has a high smoke point, making it a great cooking oil. It’s usually made from grass-fed cows’ butter or buffalo milk, which contains vitamins A, D, E, and K, plus antioxidants. Ghee has more omega-3 fatty acids than other fats, plus conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) to fight inflammation. It’s also lower in calories and fat than other cooking oils and butter.
Ghee has a slightly nutty flavor, making it great for sautéing things like seafood and veggies. You can also use it to make Indian curries and Middle Eastern sauces. Ghee is widely used for its medicinal properties, too – it helps digestive problems and may provide anti-aging benefits. All in all, it’s a great choice for those looking for healthier fats without the unhealthy fats found in other oils and butter products.
Health Benefits of Ghee
Ghee – an ancient cooking ingredient! Rich in vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. Used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine.
Aid digestion? Boost immunity? Increase energy levels? Let’s take a closer peek at the health benefits of cooking with ghee!
These are some of the many health benefits of ghee:
- Helps digestion
- Supports Weight loss
- Promotes Heart Health
- Enhances Skin and Hair
- Strengthens Immune System
- Anti-Inflammatory Properties
- Boosts Mental Health
The butyric acid in ghee supports a healthy gut by nourishing the cells lining the intestines. It also helps maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria, which is essential for proper digestion and nutrient absorption.
Supports Weight Loss
CLA in ghee has been associated with weight loss by boosting metabolism and promoting fat burning. Additionally, ghee’s medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) provide an immediate source of energy, which can help control hunger and reduce overall calorie intake.
Promotes Heart Health
Contrary to popular belief, ghee can be heart-healthy when consumed in moderation. It contains healthy fats that help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels and increase good cholesterol (HDL) levels, reducing the risk of heart disease.
Enhances Skin and Hair
Ghee is rich in vitamins A, D, and E, which are essential for healthy skin and hair. Incorporating ghee into your diet can help maintain a radiant complexion, prevent premature aging, and promote hair growth.
Strengthens Immune System
Ghee contains antioxidants and essential fatty acids that support a robust immune system. Its high levels of butyric acid and medium-chain fatty acids help reduce inflammation, improving the body’s ability to ward off infections and illnesses.
The anti-inflammatory properties of ghee stem from its butyric acid content. This short-chain fatty acid has been shown to reduce inflammation in the gut and throughout the body, potentially providing relief for those suffering from conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and arthritis.
Boosts Mental Health
Ghee is a source of healthy fats that are essential for optimal brain function. Consuming ghee regularly may help improve memory, cognitive function, and overall mental health.
How to Cook with Ghee
Ghee is a prized clarified butter in Indian cuisine. It’s been used for ages, as it’s packed with fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids. Not only is it good for you, but it adds amazing flavor to meals!
Let’s check out how to cook with ghee:
Sauteing and Frying
Thanks to its high smoke point, ghee is perfect for sautéing, frying, and stir-frying. It imparts a rich, nutty flavor to your dishes while maintaining its nutritional value even at high temperatures.
Ghee can be used as a substitute for butter or oil in baking recipes. Its unique flavor adds a depth of taste to cakes, cookies, and pastries.
Ghee can also be used as a spread on toast, pancakes, or waffles, providing a delicious alternative to butter or margarine.
Substituting Ghee for Other Fats
Ghee is a great cooking fat – it has only trace amounts of dairy and lactose. Plus, its high smoke point means it can handle higher temps when cooking. You can use it instead of butter or vegetable oils when sautéing, baking, or roasting.
When swapping ghee for butter or margarine in a recipe, use the same ratio (1:1). If you’re replacing some or all oil with ghee, use ¾ cup (180 mL) of ghee for every 1 cup (240 mL) of oil. This will give you evenly cooked food with a tasty aroma and flavor.
But be careful not to use too much ghee, or you’ll end up with a greasy dish. Also, keep in mind that ghee has a nuttier flavor than other fats, so it might change the taste a bit. Practice makes perfect!
Tips for Cooking with Ghee
Ghee is the perfect fat for those looking for health benefits from an ancient natural, saturated fat. This Indian clarified butter is really diverse and can be used in sweet and savory dishes, as well as sautéing, roasting, grilling, and baking. Both vegans and meat eaters can gain advantages from ghee due to its high smoke point and nutrients. Here’s how to use it right:
- Heat ghee slowly to avoid burning or bitterness.
- Use it to fry, like French toast or eggs, or to spice up a dish instead of butter.
- Sauté vegetables on a cold skillet with the ghee gradually getting hot.
- Use ghee for baking, but be aware that its nutty flavor may overpower milder ingredients and lead to a crust.
- Add melted ghee to soups and sauces after stirring other components.
- Drizzle melted ghee on oatmeal and porridge for extra flavor and an amazing breakfast.
Tradeoffs and Challenges
While ghee has numerous health benefits, there are some tradeoffs and challenges to consider:
- Calorie-dense: Ghee is high in calories and fat, so moderation is crucial to avoid excessive calorie intake and weight gain.
- Saturated fat content: Ghee contains a higher percentage of saturated fat compared to some other cooking oils. However, recent research suggests that saturated fats may not be as harmful as previously believed, and the type of saturated fat in ghee has been shown to have potential health benefits.
- Cost: Ghee can be more expensive than other cooking oils, which may be a deterrent for some individuals.
- Availability: Ghee may not be as widely available as other cooking oils, especially in areas with limited access to international or specialty food stores.
Making an Informed Decision
When deciding whether to incorporate ghee into your diet, consider checking with your doctor first. However, you can consider the following factors:
- Personal dietary needs: If you have lactose intolerance or dairy sensitivities, ghee can be an excellent alternative to butter and other dairy-based cooking fats.
- Health priorities: If you prioritize gut health, reducing inflammation, or consuming fat-soluble vitamins, ghee may be a beneficial addition to your diet.
- Cooking preferences: If you frequently use high-heat cooking methods, ghee’s high smoke point makes it a safe and suitable option.
- Budget and accessibility: If cost and availability are concerns, you may need to explore other cooking oils or consider making ghee at home using butter.
Ghee offers various health benefits, such as a high smoke point, essential vitamins, and gut-healthy fatty acids. However, it’s essential to weigh the tradeoffs and challenges, such as its calorie density, saturated fat content, cost, and availability. By considering these factors and your personal dietary needs, you can make an informed decision about incorporating ghee into your cooking routine.
Understanding the health benefits and potential drawbacks of ghee allows you to make choices that align with your nutritional goals and preferences. For food enthusiasts, incorporating ghee into your culinary repertoire can add depth and richness to your dishes while providing unique health benefits. By taking these factors into account, you can confidently decide whether ghee is the right choice for your kitchen and overall well-being.
Can Almond Milk Be Used as a Substitute for Ghee in Cooking?
The almond milk production process does not make it a suitable substitute for ghee in cooking. Ghee is a clarified butter with a rich flavor, while almond milk is a non-dairy beverage made from blending almonds and water. Their distinct properties and flavors make them incompatible replacements in cooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ghee healthier than butter?
Ghee has a higher smoke point, making it a better option for high-heat cooking. It also contains less lactose and casein than butter, which may be beneficial for those with sensitivities to dairy.
Is ghee suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals?
Yes, ghee is generally safe for those with lactose intolerance since the milk solids are removed during the clarification process, leaving behind almost no lactose.
Is ghee better for cooking than other oils?
Ghee has a high smoke point, which means it can be heated to a high temperature without breaking down and producing harmful compounds. This makes it a great option for frying and sautéing. Ghee also adds a rich, buttery flavor to dishes.
Can I use ghee if I am on a low-fat diet?
While ghee is a source of healthy fats, it should be consumed in moderation, especially if you’re following a low-fat diet. Always consult with a healthcare professional or registered dietitian before making significant dietary changes.
Where can I buy ghee?
Ghee can be found at most health food stores and specialty food shops. It can also be purchased online from a variety of retailers.
How should I store ghee?
Ghee should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. It can be kept at room temperature for up to a month or in the fridge for up to six months.
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Windbreakers are out at the FBI and Hugo Boss redesigns of the Stasi uniforms from 1950-60 East Germany are in, according to FBI Director Christopher Wray.
He, in a very short press conference in which he did not take or respond to comments about the recent FBI raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, said:
“We at the FBI, following the recent raid and other actions we’ve taken at the behest of the Biden Administration and Liz Cheney types in the legislature, have decided that we need a massive uniform redesign. Gone are the windbreakers and suits of old, in are paramilitary-style uniforms that we’ve dusted off old Hugo Boss designs from the Third Reich to create.
“But don’t worry: we’re not Nazis! Far from it. We’re looking to what the Soviets did to redesign the uniforms for Stasi agents after the war was over in deciding what they should look like. So we want everyone to know that that’s what we’re up to, that we’ll be looking very dashing very soon, and that no one but bitter reactionaries could dare oppose our change in style.
“Further, as the Stasi was quite effective, we believe that our use of the new uniforms will help us bring back the quality of the old FBI and act even more effectively in the future.”
Wray then walked off, wearing jackboots and leaving shocked reporters in his wake. Even a “Mother Jones” reporter who was present at the event for some reason could be heard exclaiming “What the f***?”
But it didn’t end there. The FBI then announced in a written statement sent to the major news outlets that, “because of the costs in both time and money imposed by the uniform redesign and getting it ‘just right’,” the FBI would have to find ways to cut costs in “person-hours” (by which it presumably meant manhours), which it intended on doing by halting the ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden.
It did, however, pledge to “never end” the investigation into former President Donald Trump, which it declared as “more important than any other in the republic” right now.
Trump posted a screenshot of the statement with an eye-roll emoji, a post that he followed up with a screenshot of one of his Save America statements in which he blasted the FBI for its “banana republic-like tactics” and said that the new uniforms would “certainly be a good fit from an optics perspective” though he worried that the tight trousers and shirts that were part of the Hugo Boss SS uniforms would be “too tight for the fatties” over at the FBI.
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I was born an OU fan, grew up an OU fan, and in my adulthood, became what OSU grads like to call "the OU fan that never went to school there OU fan." I complain during the bad times, complain during the good times, and still have nightmares about Landry Jones.
Knowing all that, it really hurts to write words like this: OU just pulled an OSU.
Yesterday, the university sent an email to season ticket holders about additional OU - Texas tickets going up for sale, but... to get those tickets there was a catch.
Check it out:
Yep, the University of Oklahoma, a traditional college football power, is forcing season ticket holders to buy full price tickets to boring games in order to get additional Texas tickets. That's such an OSU thing to do. What's next? Changing the uniforms every week? Making Owen Field run east / west? Asking fans to kiss their cousins and/or wave at each other whenever the Sooners score a touchdown?
Seriously, isn't OU above this? I'm pretty sure they've sold out every game in the Stoops era. Don't they have a waiting list for season tickets? Instead of entrapping season ticket holders, they should make the leftover tickets to all those games, including Texas, available to the general public. That would actually be pretty cool. My biggest complaint about OU / Texas is that it's an elitist event. To get tickets, you either have to be a student, work for a corporate sponsor, be a donor, know a donor, fuck a donor or have a couple of hundred bucks lying around for a scalper. It sucks.
In fact, it's one reason why I really wouldn't care if the game left Dallas and moved to a home and home series. I know that's kind of a blasphemous thing for an OU fan to say, and don't get me wrong, if you put a RUF/NEK rifle to my head and asked me choose I'd say keep the game in Dallas, but moving it seriously wouldn't bother me.
I've been to OU- Texas. The pomp and circumstance is cool, and it's one hell of a sporting event, but know what else would be nice? How about watching OU play Texas in Memorial Stadium on a cool October night along with 85,000 other OU fans? That would be insane, and it would give more fans an opportunity to enjoy the rivalry. Plus, it would keep money in the Sooner state. If you take off the crimson colored glasses it actually makes sense, but blah blah blah blah, tradition, Big Tex, corn dogs, Texas recruiting, 1984 pass interference call, makes OSU fans jealous. I get it. Leave the game in Dallas. | <urn:uuid:1d5cedd6-39f7-40a1-af16-20c44c7fc628> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thelostogle.com/2014/06/12/ou-pulled-an-osu-to-sell-additional-texas-tickets | 2024-04-17T08:20:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.976066 | 568 |
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Aladja Community Organise Two Day Free Medical Outreach For Indigenes
By Ovedhe Hezekiah.
In a bid to ensure that, residents of Aladja Community in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, live healthy life, the community organised a two free medical treatment for its indigenes and non-indigenes in their Community.
While speaking to newsmen, the President-General of Aladja Community, Prince Ibrahim Dumudje, said the programme started on Thursday (yesterday) and it will end on Friday.
He said,”We decided to take care of our people because we know they’re not exposed to modern medical medicine.”
In his words, “This way, we can search or their minds and be able to give them better treatment. If necessary,those that we are not able to treat, we refer them to other hospitals and we see how we can take care of them.
“The community was motivated to embark on the free medical outreach for its indigenes and non-indigenes,”because of our love for society. Our love for Community, our love for our State and our love for Country.”
He noted that Aladja Community was “safe” and “peaceful” at the time the programme held.
This reporter who monitored the exercise reports that there were opportunities for general consultation, opthalmic consult, distribution of medical glasses, laboratory tests and others and COVID-19 vaccination to beneficiaries.
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As a digital marketer, I often get asked from friends and family what are my top tips when working with a web developer to create a website.
There is a lot to consider when briefing a developer. Unfortunately I have heard of some really bad experiences where people were burned by agencies that charge a lot but deliver a website that requires continual developer work along with pricey monthly maintenance charges.
So I have come up with my top 5 tips for your new website. You should consider these when putting together your brief and engaging a web designer or agency:
1. Ask for google analytics to be added it’s free and will give you some great stats. This is a simple 10 minute job so make sure they don’t charge you a lot for it.
2. Check what platform they are building it in, I use WordPress because it’s great for SEO and easy to get plugins, templates and developers. Platforms like Magento are great for complex online shopping but require specialised developers who can cost a lot. There are also very simple website builders like Wix and SquareSpace but they if you need to rank on google then these websites can be hard to rank.
3. Ask for a subscription form so you can start to build a list of loyal customers that you can keep in touch with through email.
4. Customers buy from websites they trust so ensure that it looks clean and professional and they know they can contact you easily.
5. Buy the domain name and hosting yourself so if in future you want to get a different developer, it’s much easier as you own the website.
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Coffee has been enjoyed for centuries, mainly for its rich taste and stimulant effect on the brain
Caffeine, the major ingredient in coffee, is the most widely consumed psychoactive substance in the world. However, there are studies, arguing that caffeine is not the only ingredient responsible for the effects of coffee on the body. To date, a number of health benefits have been related to coffee. Some important effects are caused by increased levels of adrenaline, the fight or flight hormone, leading to increased energy and mental alertness.
Coffee also contains magnesium and potassium
These minerals help the human body use insulin and regulate blood sugar levels while breaking down fat cells. Some studies have shown that coffee lowers the risk of death by 25% as well as reduces the risk of cancer, stroke, Parkinson’s disease and diabetes mellitus type 2. However, most of these studies are still under way. Some researchers believe that the studies which reported positive effects of coffee on the body are influenced by the coffee industry potentially causing biased conclusions and a direct conflict of interest. In fact, some studies have demonstrated numerous and serious harmful effects of coffee including but not limited to insomnia, restlessness, heartburn, headache and anxiety.
Other studies suggest that coffee beans contain cafestol and kahweol
These are two ingredients that increase LDL, the bad cholesterol in our blood. Although filtering the coffee traps most of the LDL, cafestol and kahweol are still found in espresso, Turkish coffee, French press and Scandinavian style “cooked coffee’.
Over a long period of time, coffee has been shown to increase the number of gout attacks, breast cysts, urinary incontinence and increased menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes. Coffee consumption is also linked with a raised blood pressure and increased risk of heart attacks in adults. Finally, more than 4 cups of coffee intake is linked to early death.
In women, caffeine may reduce fertility and increase rate of miscarriage
If you are pregnant, you should consider limiting your intake of caffeine to 1 cup per day. The American college of obstetricians and gynecologists advises women to reduce their caffeine intake in pregnancy to less than 200 milligrams per day. Debates continue over how much caffeine is safe in pregnancy and studies have yet to provide a concrete answer. When you drink coffee, caffeine crosses the placenta and reaches the baby via the women bloodstream. While a women’s body can breakdown caffeine relatively quickly, a baby’s body takes longer to remove caffeine from its system. As a result, babies are exposed to the effects of caffeine for longer periods of time.
The need to explore coffee alternatives has become more pressing as we learn about the increasing number of caffeine’s negative side effects. What can give us energy without harming our bodies? The good news is that there are more than 20 healthy alternatives to coffee and extensive research into these alternatives is underway.
Commonly advocated and easily available alternatives are:
green tea | lemon water |
nutty smoothies | wheatgrass juice |
green smoothies | peppermint tea |
licorice tea | siberian ginseng tea |
flaxseed shake | pomegranate juice |
All of these alternatives are instant energy boosters with less or no side effects. In addition, stretching combined with eating a fresh apple can boost your system into similar caffeine wakefulness.
Caffeine Withdrawal is Real
The withdrawal effects of caffeine are significant and become more distressing when we try to quit drinking coffee. These include insomnia, restlessness, irritability and severe headaches. While it is easier for young people to cut down on caffeine, withdrawal headaches are prevalent in 50% of all, this includes decaf.
As people’s awareness of their health increases, so does the need for healthier caffeine alternatives. Cutting down on caffeine can be very difficult for the first 4-5 days however with enough motivation and will power it is very possible and worthwhile.
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The Finnish Supreme Court has ruled that Finland will not extradite Vojislav Torden, also known as Jan Petrovski, to Ukraine. He is suspected of terrorist crimes in eastern Ukraine, reports the Yle portal.
According to the Supreme Court, Finland cannot accept his extradition due to the conditions of detention in Ukrainian prisons. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) found that they violated the third article of the European Convention on Human Rights.
According to this article, no one may be subjected to torture or inhuman treatment or be punished in a manner that degrades human dignity.
The ECHR identified as problems the overcrowding of Ukrainian prisons, as well as various material deficiencies recorded in several prisons in the country.
According to the Supreme Court of Finland, if Torden is extradited to Ukraine, he will be subjected to degrading treatment.
The court’s decision was first reported by the Helsingin Sanomat newspaper.
Torden on July 20 this year. Finnish border guards arrested him at Helsinki airport, from where he was going to fly to Nice.
July 21 The Helsinki District Court decided to arrest Torden under the Aliens Act. Jan Petrovski was previously banned from entering the EU, but he changed his name and was able to enter Finland with new documents.
Ukraine asked Finland to extradite Torden on August 15.
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office said the country’s special services had been trying to arrest Torden since 2016, and in 2017 a search was announced for him.
The Russian is suspected of participating in the activities of a terrorist group in 2014-2015 and otherwise supporting the terrorist group in eastern Ukraine, in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
According to the prosecutor of the Luhansk region, the man participated in clashes in 2014 as a member of the neo-Nazi group Rusič, specializing in sabotage and intelligence.
The Finnish Supreme Court ruled that there was no longer any reason to keep Torden in detention and ordered his release.
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Author: ReutersWed, 2017-03-22ID: 1490123555144339200CAIRO: Egypt aims to raise 6 billion pounds ($329 million) from the sale of stakes in state companies in the 2017/18 financial year, Finance Minister Amr El-Garhy told Reuters, part of government efforts to generate revenue and attract investors.He did not specify which companies would be involved, or the size of the stakes which would be offered to investors.Egypt plans to offer shares in several public companies, mainly in the petroleum and financial sectors, on the stock exchange this year.The offerings will be its first since 2005, when the state sold shares in Telecom Egypt, AMOC and Sidi Kerir.The Egyptian government owns a large number of companies in various industries as well as several banks, but its efforts to privatise state holdings have proven politically sensitive.The 2011 uprising that ended Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year rule followed years of complaints over the spread of what many considered crony capitalism, with stakes in state firms being sold off to big investors with political connections.The government plans to sell minority stakes of 20-30 percent mainly through stock exchange offerings, which are widely seen as more transparent and could also help strengthen the bourse and attract investors.Oil Minister Tarek Al-Molla said last year that eight petroleum companies were among those being considered for privatization.Central Bank Governor Tarek Amer has said the government also plans to offer 20 percent of Banque du Caire as well as a 40 percent stake in the Arab African International Bank (AAIB), in which the central bank owns a stake.Banque du Caire is expected to list its shares in the first half of the year.The moves are part of Egypt’s efforts to revive its economy after the 2011 uprising drove away tourists and foreign investors. On Nov. 3, the central bank abandoned its peg of 8.8 pounds per dollar, allowing the pound to halve in value. The stock market has rallied in response to the float with foreign investors also buying up government debt instruments.
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Halloween Trick-Or-Treating At The Village At Pacific Highlands Ranch
Boo! A Spooktacular family-friendly Halloween event is going down at The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch and we don’t want you to miss out!
Bring your little ghosts and goblins out in their best costume to celebrate. Kiddos will enjoy bouncing in the jump castle, pumpkin painting and face painting all hosted by The Village.
Live music by Justin Froese will keep things upbeat in the Village Square, as families make their way from store to store trick-or-treating. Keane Studios will help capture the special day by providing complimentary photos of trick-or-treaters.
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Published in The Revolutionary Times News on 9-14-2022
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A home-school fair will be held today from 10:00 am to 3 pm at the Youth Development Center in Winchester.
The event is sponsored by Valley Thunder Home-school Sports and the YDC in an effort to connect the area’s home-school families to access new curriculum and a chance for their children to mingle.
There will also be carnival games, a cake walk, and food for sale.
A 3 on 3 basketball tournament will also be held with three age divisions and a prize going to the winners of each division.
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Learning is the main objective in our Simms The River's Edge Fly Fishing Classes. With so many wonderful trout streams in the Bozeman area, we have a wealth of experience teaching anglers from all over the world how to cast, tie knots, catch fish, and everything in between. If you've ever wanted to learn how to fly fish, The River's Edge Fly Fishing Classes offer the perfect opportunity to ease into the sometimes complicated sport of fly fishing.
When you book your private Montana fly fishing classes, you can expect plenty of one-on-one time between you and our excellent instructor, an overview of aquatic insects and other food sources, a run through of all the gear you'll need for a successful day, knot-tying lessons, and even some time on the water to put everything you've learned to the test. We provide all the gear you'll need for your class, so all you need to do is show up, be eager to learn, and, most importantly, prepare to have a great time! Please note that you will be required to purchase a valid Montana fishing license. Montana fishing licenses are NOT included in the price of our classes. We also do not provide transportation, lunches, or gratuity for the classes.
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Newsflash: Artificial intelligence and a bot will not take your sales job from you, unless you let it.
Sales is the “art of selling.” It always has been and it always will be for one very simple reason — sales is about a transaction between two human beings. You’re reading this post as a human and newsflash — I wrote it! This blog post was not written by “Watson.”
In my book “High-Profit Prospecting,” I go deep into the subject of how our own mind and attitude drive not only the results we achieve in prospecting, but also what we achieve in sales overall.
Call me skeptical, but I suspect my dog will have far more personality for many years to come than any form of artificial intelligence. Despite the level of personality my dog Kramer has, I don’t see him ever being smart enough to buy anything. The most advanced selling skills he’s come up with is the art of begging for food. I admit he’s pretty good at that, but it still falls far short of a typical buying/selling transaction.
Every day I get at least one email or call from a salesperson touting the latest sales automation tool on the market and how this is the tool that will revolutionize sales. Call me a skeptic, but the tool might be great but thinking it’s going to revolutionize sales is a stretch.
The most successful salespeople in any industry are those who allow their personality to come through. They allow themselves to be seen as a human being with whom the customer can discuss things. They’re far more than an on-line chat board or an FAQ section on a website. Salespeople are humans just as customers are humans, and it’s amazing what can happen when they engage in conversation.
More than ever the marketplace is begging for customer interaction. When you bring it to your prospects and customers alike, you’re fulfilling a huge void. I count it a pleasure to interact with prospects and customers. For me it puts gas in my engine that allows me to go even faster.
What will you do today to step up your interaction? If artificial intelligence winds up taking your job someday, it will only be due to your own failure in embracing the customer at a level sufficient enough to make an impact.
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Following someone’s journey in the shoe world, is always something that makes me happy. Especially when I know that I had a part in influencing that journey. I am not famous by any means but I do know that many have read my story and gained inspiration from it and for me, that is one of the major reasons I wanted to start my blog. One of my goals was to inspire others like myself who had a passion but needed a nudge of inspiration to believe in themselves and I have been hoping since day one that my story and documentation of my journey helped some to provide that nudge.
The owner of Fumu SG, Tor Cheng Yao, has been a follower of The Shoe Snob for many many years now, one of the originals in fact. I could always tell that he was really into shoes, having met him at my Singapore trunk shows. We have since not spoken much in the last few years, as life has drastically changed for me and my travels to Singapore, but I have been watching him grow his passion on Facebook. While learning the art of bespoke shoemaking he created an online shoe accessory shop selling high-end products.
And now, it would appear that he is giving us small previews of his bespoke collection which means that it must be coming soon. And I am very excited and happy for him. And I know he will be successful because when you have passion and perseverance, you cannot go wrong as long as you never give up.
Well done Tor!
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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner!!
Come check out La Profesora Frida’s BIG Bundle of Valentine’s Day Activities for your Spanish classes!
There are a bunch of fun activities in this packet that you could use all week! Choose one or two to supplement your lessons each day leading up to Valentine’s Day, or set up Dia de San Valentin stations and have students work through the activities at their own pace.
They’re not only fun for you to use with your students, but are also great to have on hand for your Fast Finishers during the month of February, and are perfect emergency sub plans because they are self contained lessons.
Your ENTIRE Spanish class ALL participating in a REVIEW of SPANISH VERB CONJGUATIONS and every single one of those kiddos having FUN!
Yup, totally possible! Octopus On Guard is a super fun game that your students will actually ASK to play!
I have seen a few teachers post that their New Year’s (Teaching) Resolutions include creating more opportunities to grade Pronunciation activities in their classrooms.
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Being new to a caring role can be scary and is often something you need to learn quickly, so we've put together this comprehensive guide to help you out. When compared with the VAS and VRS, NRSs had better compliance in 15 of 19 studies reporting this, and were the recommended tool in 11 studies on the basis of higher compliance rates, better responsiveness and ease of use, and good applicability relative to VAS/VRS.
Clients want their chairs to be regularly maintained, reducing need for repairs and saving money in the long run. We can identify each client’s key clinical and lifestyle needs as they change over time, with progressive or improving conditions. It is ideal for protection in continuous pressure piping applications and at cross-connections identified as health hazards and from other contaminants found at the service line entrance.NRS apprenticeship vacancies are advertised by site and discipline, to ensure you are considered for the role, which is of most interest to you, please only submit one application. Our aim is to improve outcomes for the whole health and social care economies to reduce the inconvenience of re-assessment for wheelchair users and also reduce the need for separate costly assessments. Rolfson O, Bohm E, Franklin P, Lyman S, Denissen G, Dawson J, Dunn J, Eresian Chenok K, Dunbar M, Overgaard S, Garellick G, Lübbeke A; Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Working Group of the International Society of Arthroplasty Registries.
New clients can be referred for clinical assessment by a variety of Health and Social Care professionals including their GP. The sensors are ideal for tasks such as assembly, grinding, polishing, weighing and velocity adjustment based on payload.Details of all compliments received will be shared with the staff members and team concerned, as well as at management level.
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Pennsylvania is second only to Texas in natural gas production, and President Trump basically has to win the state to have any reasonable chance of victory. Thus, he is relentlessly attacking Joe Biden on the issue of fracking. At a rally in Erie recently, he said the "Democrat Party hate fracking, they hate coal, good beautiful clean coal … they hate American energy and Joe Biden will shut it all down."
This is a lie regarding Biden's platform. He promises to ban new fracking on federal land, which is not even close to banning it altogether.
However, it is actually true that fracking is not long for the world, no matter what Biden does. Luckily, there is a zero-carbon energy alternative that is ready to employ all the laid-off oil and gas workers, and a lot more besides: geothermal. This should be Biden's easy response to Trump's taunts and the actual problem of lost oil and gas jobs.
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The reason that oil and gas fracking is all but doomed is that wind and solar are now beating all other technologies for new generation capacity on price in most places across the country — nuclear, coal, oil, and even natural gas — and they will only get cheaper. With even modest climate policy, superior zero-carbon technology will soon out-compete most carbon-based electricity and transportation. With aggressive policy, that process will happen much faster. Furthermore, the coronavirus pandemic has walloped the fracking industry, as oil demand has cratered with the collapse of travel. Indeed, the government will probably have to spend billions of dollars over the coming years capping wells that bankrupt fracking outfits have (as usual) abandoned because they didn't have enough insurance.
The good news is that, as David Roberts writes in an extensive article for Vox, geothermal power technology is finally reaching the liftoff stage. This is one of those technologies that is theoretically very promising but an engineering nightmare. Essentially, the molten core of the earth is very hot thanks to the decay of radioactive isotopes inside it, and you can use that (virtually inexhaustible) heat to generate electricity. In certain volcanically active places you can access the heat easily, but to really get at the potential, you've got to build geothermal stations all over the place. That means drilling down hundreds or thousands of feet to get to the hot zone, and transporting that heat back up somehow to run a turbine.
Geothermal would be an excellent complement for wind and solar, because it can be switched on and off at will — providing either baseload or quick-deployment power to compensate for changing wind and sun conditions, but until now it hasn't been feasible at a large scale.
For years the drilling technology to do this kind of thing did not exist. Ironically, the fracking revolution has created exactly the innovations needed. One method is to find a natural reservoir of hot water trapped relatively close to the surface, pump it out through a well, and then pump it back down again once it has run the turbine. Or you can create a new reservoir by pumping down some water to crack apart the rock layers, and then pumping it back out again. Further along the engineering frontier, you can drill down very far to get water hot enough that it becomes "supercritical" and hence able to hold dramatically more energy, or heat the water through an entirely closed loop with deep horizontal pipes.
The second option is akin to oil and gas fracking, and it's bound to raise some environmentalist hackles because of all the water contamination and seismic instability that have come with that process. However, as Roberts points out, there are key differences that make geothermal substantially less risky. For instance, the point is to get enough water down that it can be sucked back up, not shake loose fossil fuels by blasting the rock layers apart. That means safer fluid (typically water or brine, as opposed to the toxic chemicals used in gas fracking) injected at lower pressure, and a steady process of injection and removal once the operation is going. Most induced earthquakes from gas fracking come after the waste water is re-injected into the well all at once, which would not happen here. It's not zero-risk, but it's likely tolerable with safety mechanisms given the benefits. After all, even wind turbines and solar panels come with some environmental trade-off.
The technology also isn't quite there with supercritical or closed-loop geothermal, which would be extra efficient and much cleaner respectively. That is where the government can step in to jump-start these technologies with grants, loans, or just doing the work itself.
If geothermal were to be radically scaled up, it would surely provide enough jobs to take up the entire oil and gas workforce, and a lot more besides. We're talking thousands of power plants all over the country. It's a perfect candidate for a "green transition" to avoid big chunks of the labor force being thrown away — indeed, those drilling and geology skills will come in handy. Better still, these jobs could be spread out around the country instead of concentrated in a few carbon-rich states, and remain relatively stable and permanent. Instead of the boom-bust cycle seen in oil and gas as the entire industry gyrates wildly based on commodity price movements, we could have steady, consistent jobs building, operating, and maintaining power facilities for decades.
President Trump and the Republican Party are clinging to an outdated, dangerous, filthy technology because they make policy to help incumbent vested interests and stoke their culture war grievance machine. But zero-carbon geothermal power could keep the drillers and geology experts employed indefinitely — it would be a perfect part of Biden's $2 trillion climate plan. So when conservatives moan about all the jobs a climate plan would supposedly cost, just remember there's better and cleaner energy under the ground, and we'll need workers to get at it.
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The Achilles tendon is a common injury for runners. It’s essential to keep it well-stretched because a tight Achilles can not only hamper your form but make you more prone to injury.
Warming up is an important part of every runner’s routine, so add a few more Achilles tendon stretches to ensure it stays strong.
Here are our favorite Achilles tendon stretches for runners, as well as some information about the tendon itself and why it’s such an important part of the runners’ anatomy.
What Is the Achilles Tendon?
The Achilles tendon is a thick band of tissue at the back of your foot. It connects the calf muscle to the back of the heel bone and helps to lift your heel off the ground when walking or running.
It’s the largest and strongest tendon in your body, but it’s also easily injured from running. Almost a quarter of all athletes experience an Achilles tendon injury at some point in their career.
Importance of the Achilles Tendon in Running
The Achilles tendon exerts all the force needed to lift your heel off the ground when you run. As the calf muscles contract and cause the force in the tendon, it causes the plantar fascia to flex, causing the lower limb to move upwards and lift the heel.
At this point, the Achilles tendon is subjected to forces of up to 10 times your body weight! So you can see why it’s a common point of injury for runners and athletes.
The Achilles tendon consists of type II fast-twitch fibers, and when combined with the elasticity of the tissue, it provides rapid and powerful propulsion. Without the Achilles, there would be no power in the push-off, and you wouldn’t be able to propel yourself forward quickly and effectively.
Why Should Runners Stretch Their Achilles Tendon?
The Achilles tendon is already a common injury. But when it’s stiff and tight, the chance of injury increases. Stretching can help loosen the tendon so it’s less likely to get injured.
It also has surprisingly poor blood flow, which means once hurt, it can be difficult to heal. Stretching the Achilles tendon before running means it’ll have a better blood flow.
Stretching after running can ease the tendon if it’s a bit tight and help promote blood flow to the area to aid recovery.
Most Common Achilles Tendon Injuries Runners Face
The force the Achilles tendon takes makes it quite a common injury for runners. Here are some of the most common Achilles-related injuries.
Achilles tendonitis is inflammation of the tendon. It’s often caused by overuse when the tendon has been subjected to repetitive motion, pressure, or trauma. You may feel tightness and pain in the back of your foot, and the thick band at the back of your heel may be swollen and red.
Achilles tendinopathy is a more advanced version of tendonitis, to the point where the tendon begins to degrade due to long-term stress and wear and tear. The two are often referred to as the same condition, but there is a difference.
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Although Achilles rupture is not as common as the first two, it’s still not unheard of. The poor blood supply and high-stress function of the Achilles tendon predispose it to this kind of injury—a partial or full tear in the tendon. This requires surgery to fix.
Benefits of Achilles Tendon Stretches
Regularly stretching your Achilles can have many benefits. Start today and do it consistently, and you’ll soon begin to notice:
Regular stretching helps to increase the range of motion in your lower leg and foot. Increased flexibility means less chance of injury, as your foot can move safely through a wider space without being overworked.
Reduced Risk of Injury
As well as the increased range of motion, stretching can loosen up the tendon and get the blood flowing just a little better through it. It’s less susceptible to damage if it’s supple, plus the extra blood flow helps to heal better if it does have a niggle.
Improved Running Performance
Stretching can strengthen the Achilles tendon, which means it can handle higher loads before hurting or becoming damaged. Your running performance should increase, as your “power spring” is tougher and more powerful.
Best Achilles Tendon Stretches for Runners
Incorporate these Achilles tendon stretches into your daily routine, and you should start to see better running performance and less pain in the tendon.
1. Standing Calf Stretch
Stand facing a wall, with your palms on the wall at around shoulder height. Bring one foot slightly closer to the wall and the other backward quite a bit. Both feet should be flat on the ground, with your front knee slightly bent and your back leg as straight as possible.
You should feel a stretch in the back calf. Hold it for between 10 and 30 seconds, keeping your heel on the floor and avoiding pushing your front knee out too close to the wall.
2. Toe-To-Wall Stretch
Start this stretch the same way as the above one, standing facing a wall with your palms against the wall. Place one foot forward, with your heel on the ground and your toes up against the wall.
Shift your weight forward a little until you can feel a gentle stretch in the Achilles and calf. Hold it for up to 30 seconds, and switch legs. You can repeat it 2 to 3 times per side.
3. Seated Towel Calf Stretch
You can do this stretch with a towel or a resistance band. Sit on a chair and stretch your leg out in front of you. Holding the ends of a towel or a resistance band in your hands, place your foot in the loop created at the bottom.
Gently pull upwards towards your body while keeping your heel on the floor. Your toes should flex upwards, stretching the plantar fascia, the calf muscle, and the Achilles simultaneously.
4. Toe Raises
You can do this exercise seated or standing. It’s a good idea to begin seated and progress to standing when you feel you can. With both feet on the floor, lift your toes off the ground while keeping your heels on the floor.
Hold for 10 to 30 seconds and then gently lower them. If you choose to do this one standing, make sure you have something to hold onto to keep yourself steady.
5. Heel Drop Stretch
Stand on a small step or a raised object. Even a thick book will do. Stand with the ball of your feet on the step and your heels hanging over the edge. Slowly drop your heels until you can feel a stretch in your Achilles. You can do this on both legs at a time or one at a time.
6. Runner’s Stretch
The runner’s stretch is similar to the standing calf stretch, except you won’t be using the wall to steady yourself. Begin with your feet hip-width apart. Take quite a big step backwards with one foot, bending your front knee as you do so.
Try to keep your back leg as straight as possible, lean forward slightly, until you feel the stretch in your calf muscle in the back leg. Make sure to keep your back straight and engage your core to help you keep your balance and your form.
7. Banded Calf Stretch
You’ll need a resistance band for this exercise. Sit on the floor with your feet out in front of you. Holding the two ends of a resistance band in your hands, loop the middle part around the ball of your foot. Keeping your leg straight, pull the resistance band closer to your body, stretching the calf, Achilles, and plantar fascia.
8. Tip-Toe Walks
Stand with your feet hip-width apart. You may want to do this one next to a wall so you can steady yourself as you walk. Raise yourself off your heels and onto your toes. You should feel a stretch in your Achilles at this point.
Holding this position, walk slowly for 10 to 20 steps. Then, lower your heels gently to the ground. You can do this 2 to 3 times.
9. Heel Walks
Heel walks are similar to toe walks, except you’ll lift your toes off the ground and walk on your heels. This may be uncomfortable at first, and you may feel like you are going to fall over backward. Do it next to a wall if you need to so you can steady yourself.
10. Foot Bridge Stretch
Start this stretch on your hands and knees. Turn your feet so the tops of your feet are on the floor. Gently lean backward, keeping your back straight and your hands, legs, and feet flat on the floor. The further back you lean, the more you should feel a stretch in your Achilles tendon.
Hold for about a minute if you can. From there, turn your heel over and sit back on your heels for 2 to 2 ½ minutes.
11. Achilles Stretch
Start this stretch in front of a wall, with both hands on the wall to balance yourself. If you have a problem tendon, step forward with your unaffected foot and a small step backward with your unaffected foot.
Keep your back straight and your feet flat on the floor. Bend your knees slightly, until you feel a stretch in your Achilles. You can make the stretch more intense by bending your knees more. Hold for up to 30 seconds at a time, and then switch legs.
Tips for Stretching the Achilles Tendon
Follow these tips to make sure you’re getting the most out of your Achilles tendon stretches.
Warm Up Before Stretching
Take a 5-minute walk or dynamic stretches to get the blood flowing. This will flood the Achilles with oxygen-rich blood and nutrients so that it’s in the best position to heal when you stretch it.
Stretch Slowly and Gently
Don’t rush through these stretches. If you go too fast, they may not be as effective as you might not get as much of a stretch. You also may be at risk of hurting yourself if you stretch too fast, as you can overstretch the tendon.
Hold Each Stretch for 30 Seconds
Holding the stretch for 30 seconds is the optimal amount of time. Less than that, and it may not stretch enough. Longer than that, and you might be at risk of injuring yourself, and it’s not going to give you any extra benefits!
Incorporate Different Stretches
Switch up the stretches so you don’t get bored but also so that you stretch the Achilles properly from various angles. You can choose a few different stretches from the list above to do on any given day, and then do a few different ones the next day and the next day.
Listen to Your Body
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Smoking increases a person’s likelihood of developing bladder cancer, as does having chronic bladder infections. There are different types of bladder cancer, with transitional cell carcinoma being the most common one. The cells that line the inside of the bladder are called urothelial cells, which are transitional cells in that they change shape and stretch when the bladder fills with urine. Therefore, this type of cancer is also referred to as urothelial carcinoma. Squamish cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma are other bladder cancer types. In squamous cell carcinoma develops in the flat, thin cells that line the bladder and adenocarcinoma develops in the cells of the stomach that produce and release mucus and other fluids within the bladder.
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Heather Fleming: The Social And Economic Impact Of Reading Failure In Children
Heather Fleming is the founder of WY Lit, a non-profit created to reduce the cost and socio-emotional impact of illiteracy in Wyoming.
She moved from New York City to Wyoming, where is currently enrolled in master's program in Reading Science studying evidence-based reading instruction.
Her son's early difficulty with reading motivated her to move to Laramie to get him extra help and to start WY Lit.
Emy diGrappa: Welcome to First, But Last brought to you by the Wyoming humanities. I am your host, Emy diGrappa. Wyoming is called the Equality State because we were the first to give women the right to vote. 150 years later, we wondered what Wyoming women think about the progress toward equality now. Let's find out and thank you for listening. Today we are talking to Heather Fleming. heather co-founded the nonprofit WY Lit to help prevent the social and economic impact of reading failure in Wyoming. Welcome, Heather.
Heather Fleming: Thank you very much. I'm honored to be here.
Emy diGrappa: Well I was really interested just to read your bio that you sent me and just to learn that, one, you moved here from New York City. So tell me about your journey to Wyoming.
Heather Fleming: Sure. So our journey from New York City to Wyoming was via the Baja California Sur, a southern state in Mexico. My husband and I were both Wall Streeters and when we decided to leave Wall Street, we decided to move with our then three and a half year old son to the Baja where we stayed for three and a half years. And really, it was motivated out of just a need to kind of recover from many years on Wall Street. And while we were there, he was in a small Montessori school where it was kind of about half American children and half Hispanic children, Mexican children. He was really struggling to learn to read and we didn't really understand what was going on. But by the time that he was about seven and a half and was still having trouble kind of learning letter names and sounds, we decided that it was time to move back to the States.
Heather Fleming: My husband is from Cheyenne, Wyoming. He grew up here and he's a third-generation Wyomingite. And he found a position teaching trading and investments at the University of Wyoming. So we decided, given that position and given that the schools looked really well-equipped to kind of handle a child who may be having learning difficulties, we decided to move to Laramie.
Emy diGrappa: Wow. That's quite a journey and amazing that you ... Well first of all, I didn't know your husband was from Cheyenne, but that's very interesting that you came back here. And so after you brought your son, you realized he had a reading disability. I don't know if that's the correct terminology. Is that correct?
Heather Fleming: Mm-hmm (affirmative). Yep. Yes, absolutely.
Emy diGrappa: Okay. And so then from there, what was your passion to start the nonprofit Wyoming Lit?
Heather Fleming: Sure. We thought something was going on with his reading, but not being a reading specialists, we weren't sure. And after about three years, so kindergarten, first and second grade, of being told by the school that he was just a late bloomer and he would catch up and that they didn't think anything was wrong and when we brought up dyslexia specifically, they assured us that they did not see signs of that, we decided to pay to have him privately evaluated. And it turned out that he was in fact ... is dyslexic. So at that point he was not in a very good place, emotionally. Children who are bright and who fail for many years in school every day begin to really lose their self-esteem, starting as early as kindergarten. So he was not in a great place when we received that diagnosis.
Heather Fleming: And so our family decided that Hayden and I would move to Denver for him to attend both a camp and a school for bright dyslexic kids to try to catch him up. At that point, my husband decided to relocate from Laramie to Cheyenne, where he took a job working in the Treasurer's office and we spent the next two and a half years commuting back and forth. So this was, as you can imagine, it was very expensive. It was very emotionally inconvenient for our family. And when we came back, I just decided that I really ... I didn't want to see other children struggle the way mine had because of a lack of understanding of dyslexia and to a certain degree, lack of understanding of evidence-based reading instruction. And so really it was the experience we had with Hayden that inspired the founding of WY Lit.
Emy diGrappa: So explain and give me a definition of what is evidence-based reading instruction.
Heather Fleming: Sure. So evidence-based reading instruction is instruction that is where both the kind of the why and the what and the how is based on what current cognitive neuroscience tells us about the way that a brain develops reading skills, the things that can get in the way of those skills developing and how to use effective assessment to identify specific skill gaps and then systematically remediate those skill gaps
Emy diGrappa: That's really a huge deal. Were you frustrated that you didn't feel like that was happening for your son?
Heather Fleming: Yes. And as most parents, when something is going on with our child, I think we do ... I saw a quote once. It said we do better research than the FBI. And so I spent the two years, two and a half years, that we were down in Denver researching on how teachers are taught to teach reading. And I also did a number of years of training in sort of evidence-based instructional practices. And so yes, so I was frustrated. My husband and I were both frustrated that that our son's difficulties weren't identified and remediated early, which would have prevented a lot of the emotional kind of damage that he has suffered. But then I became sort of more motivated to start this nonprofit to continue to empower teachers once I discovered that, in fact, the bulk of teacher prep programs do not empower teachers with the skills to really be effective reading teachers.
Emy diGrappa: What kind of training do you put them through? How do you help them?
Heather Fleming: It is my current view, having seen some programs that are really effective at preparing teachers and currently enrolled in a master's program in reading science, which is based on kind of the best instructional practices ... It is my view that teachers need, in undergraduate and graduate, really a kind of extended embedded instruction in the rules and structure that govern our language. So this includes the development of oral language skills, the development of phonics skills, so the connections between sounds and letters, the importance of teaching morphology or word study, kind of Greek and Latin roots. If you start to teach [inaudible 00:06:55] to children early, they then have skills to attack unknown words as they come to them as their academic texts become more complex. That includes instruction in really the importance and how to teach vocabulary in a really engaging manner. So not sort of look up the definition in the dictionary, but learn how to take the words apart and discuss what the different parts mean and have the children use these words in everyday conversation.
Heather Fleming: And then it's instruction on what things can get in the way of children acquiring those skills and how to differentiate among them. Is it because a child has a language-based learning disability like dyslexia? Is it because the child grew up in a household without a lot of exposure to books or to rich oral language? How do you identify what has gone on in this child's life that may be preventing them from developing reading skills? And then specifically, what do you do? How do you assess their gaps that need to be remediated? And then how to do so in a both a general education classroom and a special education classroom.
Emy diGrappa: And so tell me a little bit about dyslexia, because I know there's some general definitions out there, but because your son has it, you probably have a much better language to talk about it.
Heather Fleming: Sure. So as you probably know, dyslexia is defined as a language-based learning disability. What this means is that skills that require language processing, so that includes reading and spelling and handwriting, oral and written language construction, can be impacted. And so what's really going on in a dyslexic brain, when we look at neuroimaging, of dyslexic brains, we see that ... In non-dyslexic brains, there are three major parts of the left hemisphere of the brain that do these language processing tasks. That part of the brain does so very efficiently. When they look at dyslexic brains, what they typically see is actually less gray and white matter at times in that part of the left hemisphere. And they also see a reduction in connectivity among those three parts of the brain. Interestingly, they also see that when a dyslexic tries to perform language processing tasks like reading or spelling, instead of the left hemisphere areas lighting up on an MRI, they see a lot of areas in the right hemisphere lighting up. And we know that the right hemisphere of the brain is actually not meant to do language processing tasks.
Heather Fleming: And so a dyslexic child will need a lot more exposure to the skills that are required for reading and everything related to the language tasks I talked about. Reading, spelling, handwriting will be impacted. And so what we also know, which I think is thrilling and really why it's important that we get K-3 reading right, is that when they look at a dyslexic brain of a child who's had no kind of evidence based intervention, they see again, left hemisphere not lighting up, right hemisphere lighting up. And when the child then receives proper intervention, they actually see that the language processing reroutes back to the left hemisphere where it's meant to be, which is very exciting because it tells us again that if we provide the right kind of intervention early, we can really remediate reading difficulties like dyslexia.
Emy diGrappa: Well, when they're processing in their right brain, is it because something in their brain is kicking up the creativity to figure something out?
Heather Fleming: That's an excellent question. And that exact question is being studied. Why do we see compensatory activity in the right brain? It is difficult to prove creativity scientifically. People who work with dyslexic kids will say that they see evidence that people with dyslexic brains tend to be very creative and tend to see solutions kind of in 3D ways that non-dyslexics don't. But it's a good question and it's not totally understood why sort of the language processing is rerouted to that part of the brain.
Emy diGrappa: Do you see, I mean in general, not just in Wyoming, but kids who have dyslexia, do they tend to fall through the cracks in school, just because we don't understand the full spectrum of what's going on and how to help them?
Heather Fleming: Yeah. Dyslexia occurs across the continuum of IQ, but again, people who work with dyslexic kids will tell you that in general, these tend to be kids with average to high IQs. And so they compensate for not having these skills. They memorize through kind of second or third grade when they tend to kind of hit the wall. And so they do fall through the cracks. And we don't do a good job, again, in teacher prep programs of explaining to teachers what dyslexia is, what it's not, how to recognize the signs early, and what these kids specifically need, kind of how to differentiate a dyslexic kid from something else and to understand what they need. And so many dyslexic kids who, frankly, based on intellectual ability don't need to be in special education, end up in special education because they do fall through the cracks. So that's a good question and I think you're right.
Emy diGrappa: That is also really sad.
Heather Fleming: Yeah, it bears mentioned that dyslexia is the most common cause of reading and spelling difficulties. And so it's estimated that somewhere between 17 and 20% of the population is impacted by dyslexia. So in any given classroom you're going to have three or four kids, three to five kids, who are dyslexic and who are not identified. And when you begin to sort of know what you're looking for ... I can look at a sample of second grader work on a whiteboard in a hallway in a school, and point to children who I can tell you just based on their handwriting are likely poor readers. And this always astounds principals and teachers, but you we simply do not empower teachers with this knowledge.
Emy diGrappa: And that's a really difficult problem to tackle, which is why it's really exciting that you have this nonprofit called WY Lit. What are the challenges in terms of making changes, real, real changes, which is sure why you started the whole nonprofit ... But as you've gotten into it, what has been your experiences in making changes in the school system?
Heather Fleming: Behavior change is hard. It's hard for anybody, right? I go crazy when my iPhone updates because I don't like that change. And so kind of trying to empower teachers with additional information, and this includes university professors, empower people with additional information that will make them kind of self identify, "Hey, maybe there is something more that I could use, some more knowledge that I could use. Maybe this would help me move my students forward," is really the only way to impact change. You can't jam anything down anyone's throat because they can simply choose not to use it or not to buy in. I've done some things well. I've done some things very inelegantly, learned a lot about kind of process change writ large during this journey.
Heather Fleming: Again, behavior change is hard. It's hard to get professors who have been teaching kind of the same thing for 30 years, who have academic freedom and tenure, to buy into the notion that they perhaps need to empower teachers with some different skills. Equally, it is hard for teachers ... Teachers experience, or they describe experiencing, this kind of mid-career shame sometimes when they agree to do additional training and then think, "Oh my gosh," and they sort of tick back over the kids. They name the kids they feel like they failed. And so it's emotional. Teachers need to be really supported. They need support of their cohort of teachers. They need support of their administration, and they need to know that it's not their fault. They were not empowered with these skills, undergraduate or graduate.
Emy diGrappa: Yeah. That's interesting about teachers feeling guilty about kids they've failed. And maybe that's a really emotional place you don't want to go back to, and so you don't want to go forward either. I mean, it's just kind of strange.
Heather Fleming: Yeah. Teachers get into teaching because they love children and they want to support them. I would never presume to blame a teacher for this. I mean, it's simply unconscionable for people, in my opinion, to make teachers feel badly, which is why again, we've really tried to ... When I go and visit schools, I try to ask, "Tell me about questions. Tell me about ..." Whoever will talk to me, "Tell me about what you think your challenges are in terms of literacy. Tell me about your population of children. Tell me about what you think is important. Tell me about where you see difficulties," just to try to understand kind of where it is they're coming from. And then I will say, "Are you open to me sharing some additional information?" Because again, being really respectful to teachers in this process, I think is critical.
Emy diGrappa: I do too. So as you've been at the level that you're working in your nonprofit, do you work with the legislature?
Heather Fleming: Mm-hmm (affirmative).
Emy diGrappa: How do you go about like lobbying for yourself basically?
Heather Fleming: So this was kind of trial by fire last year. My partner, Kari, and I understood that an existing kind of dyslexia screening and intervention law ... that some changes were being made to it. And we took that opportunity to really rewrite a good part of the existing bill in a way that we thought was more reflective of reading science and evidence-based instruction and appropriately using data from assessments. And it was a pretty incredible process. We had the opportunity to partner with the Department of Ed and one specific district who wanted some changes to the bill and legislators and to a different degree the Wyoming Teacher's Association.
Heather Fleming: The changes we've made are not perfect and they could be refined, I think. We did what we could, kind of given the constraints of all of the stakeholders, but what we tried to do was explain to all parties the changes that each party wanted and then why certain changes probably made more sense than others and then work to kind of partner with the legislators so that they understood why we were making these suggestions. It was really a process that I do not think would have happened in any other state. I think because we are small and connected, everybody felt more on board and less kind of ... It was just not as contentious a processes as I think it would have been other states. I really credit our Joint Education Committee for being willing to dig into some pretty complex literacy issues that nobody should expect them to be conversant in. And almost to a person, they did. It was a pretty incredible process to be part of.
Emy diGrappa: Well, that in and of itself is exciting. So my last question for you, Heather, is because we are celebrating Wyoming as the first state to give women the right to vote, do you have any thoughts about women in Wyoming and progress and things that could change for the better for women in Wyoming?
Heather Fleming: Yeah. I've been thinking a lot about this since I knew we were going to speak, and I feel like the answer is, in a slightly roundabout way ... I worked on Wall Street for 15 years. I did not feel like I had a lot of good mentoring from women. When I got to Wyoming, the support and mentorship and guidance that I have received from women in different positions of authority here has just been incredibly humbling. And I think that certainly the changes that we hope to make around literacy, I think will happen in large part due to the guidance and mentorship that I've received from various women. I view my role as both moving our effort forward, but also trying to empower other women. Maybe it's parents of struggling readers, teachers who are interested in change, but feel kind of alone, kind of supporting them in the way that I've been supported in order to move this effort forward.
Emy diGrappa: Well, that was supposed to be my last question, but it's not because I just thought of something. Because when you talk about challenges your kids have in school and you're a single mom, how do they address that if no one is backing them up or supporting them or if they're kind of out there on their own? They're just surviving. They don't know their child has a problem. You know what I mean?
Heather Fleming: It is primarily for those mothers for whom this effort began, because I just thought ... We had the resources to just up and take my kid to a private school. I have the flexibility to not work and in a currently paid job and to run this nonprofit. The people who are in most dire need are single mothers. You know, many parents of struggling readers are themselves struggling readers. They are embarrassed. They are insecure about what they're even allowed to advocate for. So being able to create networks of parents ... And the Parent Information Center, it bears mention, is an incredibly valuable resource. Terri Dawson and Erin Swilling and Juanita Bybee are really good resources for parents of kids who have any kind of educational difficulties. I think it's ParentInformationCenter.org. Yeah.
Heather Fleming: So the people who really need this kind of net underneath them to empower them about their rights and about what kinds of powerful questions they can ask to try to move the school and their children forward is an enormous part of what we're doing, sort of the pillars of WY Lit are developing. One of them is offering teacher training to existing teachers or even to teachers in teacher prep programs. Another enormous pillar is creating a statewide network of support for families, and particularly single mothers.
Emy diGrappa: Wow. I love that. And thank you for doing that. That just made my heart soar to hear that. You saw that need just immediately. So it's been so great talking to you Heather.
Heather Fleming: Yeah. May I add one thing that has inspired me that I just wanted to mention?
Emy diGrappa: Sure.
Heather Fleming: My sister-in-law, Ray Dinneen, with her mother years ago founded and runs Climb Wyoming. I don't know if you're familiar with Climb, but I've learned a lot from Ray and I've really tried to understand what has made her program of supporting single mothers effective and kind of what things impact them. And so the work that she has done has largely informed our strategy.
Emy diGrappa: Oh, that's great. That's wonderful, and I hope to have Ray on our program soon. So thank you so much, Heather, and I look forward to seeing you.
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VR seems to finally be taking off, with multiple hardware options available and games releasing on a more frequent basis. There are even VR centers where you can go and play a few games even if you don’t have (the funds for) a set of your own. Previously I had a look at Elven Assassin and today I will share some thoughts on a more action-packed game: Sairento VR.
While Sairento has a (pretty basic) single player mode with a campaign, the most fun you can have with this title is when fighting hordes of enemies in co-op with a few friends. I was joined by two buddies to test this game and some of the opinions I share below come from them.
Graphics & Audio
Sairento looks fantastic in motion and even when you get a closer look at some of the textures you’ll see that a lot of attention went into the details. I even found myself crouching down in the level select hub area (the dojo) to get a closer look at the wooden panels on the floor. During gameplay you’ll see plenty of particle effects as the action is happening all around you.
The game also appears to run at a buttery smooth 90FPS which is a MUST for VR games. I never experienced any kind of nausea and I’m normally very sensitive to it so I can at least guarantee to others with the same issue that this is a safe game to try out.
As for the sound, you’ll hear plenty of Eastern tunes which should sound familiar to you if you’ve watched samurai movies or any kind of anime set in a ninja world (like Naruto). Most of the time you won’t hear it though, as you’ll constantly be firing your weapons or entering into slow-mo to chop off some heads. What was noticeably absent in our playsession was a voice-chat with your fellow players (though this may just be a setting we hadn’t found how to turn on). Especially when playing a co-op mode where you’re fighting waves of enemies this would be a useful feature to have so you can dicuss strategy.
Sairento is possibly the most fun I’ve had with a VR game yet. The controls are intuitive, letting you warp, triple jump and even perform wallruns with little to no effort. And best of all: none of this hopping around made me motion sick in the least.
Here’s a video of the game in action (video not my own, but by Node) so you can see how easy it is for him to look and move around in the world and perform some slow-mo combo’s.
What I really like in Sairento is how you switch from one weapon to another. Instead of having to use a weapon wheel, you can actually use the location of the weapons on your body to “physically” grab them: Handguns require you to grab them from the holsters on your thighs, while grabbing your Katana’s requires you to grab them from behind your back. There’s just something I find immensely satisfying about this.
Speaking of weapons, you can pick a load-out for your character in the Dojo and wether you enjoy shooting enemies from afar or warping up to them for some close combat, you’ll find that every playstyle is supported. If you prefer archery to shooting guns, you can even whip out a bow and do that too (but beware of getting sore muscles!). My personal weapons of choice were the dual katanas.
Not only do they shield you from bullet damage, in slow-mo you can even deflect bullets back to enemies. While I probably looked ridiculous in real life, I felt like a total bad-ass the entire time I was playing the game. While I don’t see myself getting tired of the game easily, the minor RPG elements like upgrading your weapons and skills are a welcome inclusion to make sure I feel some kind of progression. It remains a VR game however, so real world fatigue will set in at some point preventing you from putting in the same amount of non-stop grinding you would be able to on the couch with a regular controller.
Points to improve
When trying to join up for a multiplayer match, it wasn’t very easy to make sure we were all in the same room (even though we physically were) and it seems there can still be some improvement in the effort required for it. Also, since you spend so much time in the Dojo selecting your gear and waiting for other players, it would have been a good idea if there was more to do in it: test-dummies to test your weapons and skills on and perhaps some targets that appear to help calibrate your aim.
The enemy variety could probably use a boost as we were mostly fighting the same humanoid guys over and over again. Since we’re fighting in a futuristic cyborg world, it would have been nice to also fight some bigger robots that require totally different tactics to beat. Additional environmental hazards would have been nice as well, as those could serve as extra motivation to use all the platforming skills available to us.
One of Sairento’s taglines is “VR was made for this” and I find myself agreeing with the statement. The mobility made possible here just feels so right that I expect a lot of other VR games to take notice and copy it. If you own a VR set*, you should definitely have this game in your library!
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How does it work?
Our main sources of energy for cardiomyocytes are proteins, fats and carbohydrates (macronutrients), which come from food and are needed by humans in large volumes.
Trace elements (vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids) are required in much smaller quantities, but without them, the conversion of macronutrients into ATP will not occur. A healthy person with a balanced diet receives enough trace elements from food. But with heart diseases, absorption in the intestine is disrupted, and the necessary substances do not enter the blood, respectively, do not reach the cells. In addition, many cardiological medications increase the excretion of trace elements through the kidneys. This occurs as a result of the use of diuretics to combat edema.
The Dutch professor believes that modern science has accumulated enough evidence: complexes of trace elements, in combination with medicines, increase the effectiveness of treatment of heart failure. In order to assess the effect of the use of micronutrients on the quality of life and health of patients, “carefully planned clinical trials” are needed.
Existing methods of treatment of heart failure are unable to mitigate the burden of the disease – new treatment and prevention strategies are needed, the authors of the study believe.
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As I stroll down the street in my hometown of Chennai, India; I notice countless young children sleeping in the streets next to pollution, looking cold and uncomfortable. It is hard to imagine living without shelter and is surreal to see people living in the streets and slums of overpopulated nations such as India.
India’s population of 1.252 billion is the second largest in the world, and that is substantially more than the carrying capacity of the nation’s geography; this causes a lot of problems for society and the environment. Marine life is being destroyed every day, and the environment is being damaged in so many ways incomprehensible. The most important and bothersome situation because of the population and pollution, is the number of impoverished children. This problem not only occurs in India but in many other countries as well.
If children’s basic rights of shelter, clean air, water, food and clothing aren’t provided, how can they become educated and ultimately able to make a significant impact in the world. It will take all of us united to address the issue of impoverished youth throughout the world. This raises several questions towards countries and people in general. 1 billion children worldwide are living in poverty, and according to UNICEF, 22,000 children die each day due to poverty; Multiple non-profit organizations have stepped up to make a difference by saving the poor and educating them. Representing the future of our world, I feel it is the job of every human, to take a stand against childhood poverty. We must help people in need, because all of our lives matter. Each person is a gift to mankind, and their unique contribution can make a positive impact, if given the chance. All it takes is one hand reaching out to another. | <urn:uuid:0c182b7c-c787-4190-8b0c-f463516e8626> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://threadsofcare.org/taking-stand-child-poverty/ | 2024-04-17T09:43:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.956689 | 358 |
No festival is complete without devotion and flavourful delicacies, so do Navratri! The nine-day festival which is celebrated to worship the nine avatars of the Goddess Durga with much pomp and show comes with loads of enthusiasm and ecstasy. This scrumptious dessert recipe, Khajuri is all set to satiate your sweet tooth and make all your festivities full of life and ardour. The crispy deep-fried dessert snack is prepared with love using an assortment of ingredients like semolina, refined flour, powdered sugar, milk, and ghee, all put together to give you an experience of sugar rush like never before. Spread the joy of festivals and celebrations with Khajuri and mesmerize all your loved ones with the burst of sweetness on their taste buds. Check out this easy and quick recipe for Khajuri and see how to happiness and flavour quotient shoots up, making everyone go gaga over your magical culinary skills. Coming together in just 15 minutes, this deep-fried palatable dessert recipe is a perfect recipe for not just the festivities, but it adds icing to the cake on numerous occasions and special events as well. Give this delectable dessert snack recipe a shot and we promise you cannot stop yourself indulging in it time and again
How to make Khajuri
Step 1 Knead a stiff dough and let it sit for 15-20 minutes
To make this super scrumptious recipe, combine refined flour, semolina, ghee and salt in a large-sized mixing bowl. Mix the contents nicely and then pour milk to the bowl, followed by sugar. Knead the mixture to make a smooth and stiff dough. You can add more milk as per the requirement. Cover the dough with a damp muslin cloth and give it a resting time of about 15 to 20 minutes. In the meanwhile, start preheating ghee in a deep non-stick frying pan.
Step 2 Roll lemon-sized balls out of the dough using your palms
After the dough is settled down and ready to be used, pull out small portions of the dough and roll it using your palms to make small lemon sized balls. Remember to grease your hands with a little oil so that the dough doesn’t stick to your palms. The shape and size of the balls is completely your choice.
Step 3 Deep fry the khajuri balls and let it cool completely
By now, the ghee should be hot enough ready to deep fry. On a low flame, carefully drop the dough balls into the melted ghee and deep fry until they turn a beautiful golden brown. Let the balls cook through entirely and then place them on an oil-absorbing towel to drain the excess oil. Let them cool completely and store in an air-tight container. Enjoy as and when you want | <urn:uuid:03c17515-ea4d-4254-bf88-60376629a1d2> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://throwbackapepsi.com/category/uncategorized/ | 2024-04-17T08:33:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.929299 | 572 |
There’s a vibe at Lee Roy Selmon’s that, for the past several years, has unfailingly magnetized me to its barstools.
It’s more than the food, which ranks among the most celestial Southern fare this side of Southwest Florida -- from the sweet potato fries to the pecan pie. It’s not just the Smokin’ Tampa Tea either -- a drink so lip-smackingly unique it deserves a monument.
I guess it’s the combination of all these elements, and also, one main one in particular: Lee Roy Selmon himself, the man behind the magic, who sadly passed away in Tampa on Sunday. He was the NFL Hall of Famer and lover of family who masterminded this neighborhood restaurant/bar that makes every day feel like Thanksgiving. I don’t know how he created it, but I’m sure grateful he did.
Last week, after an event in West Bradenton, I decided to visit the Bradenton locale on Cortez Road. I live in downtown Sarasota, so the Cooper Creek spot is usually my first (and frequent) pick. It was a Friday night in Manatee County, and the wooden, horseshoe bar was stocked with sports fans watching the Baltimore Orioles play the Tampa Bay Rays on the big screen. Underneath the TV were the words: “Play hard. Eat well. And don’t forget to share.”
I took the motto to heart as I ordered the Tampa Tea for two and some smoked chicken flatbread as a starter.
Now, let’s talk about this tea. There’s no chance I can textually describe its yumminess, but for $8.99, you get a gorgeous, pink, slender pitcher filled with Finlandia Vodka, Captain Morgan Rum, DeKuyper Peachtree Schnapps, sweet and sour mix, grenadine, fresh orange juice and a floater of Myers’s Rum. The blend is chilled and emits a cloud of dry ice, giving the aesthetics as much pop as the flavor.
“Everybody loves the tea,” said Chris Freimuth, the managing partner at the Bradenton Selmon’s, which is one of seven locations from Fort Myers to Tampa Bay. “It’s our signature, for sure.”
Folks also dig happy hour, which is daily from opening (11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. Friday through Sunday) until 7 p.m. There are two-for-one wines and well beverages, and the taps are overflowing with Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite and Yuengling.
“We have lots of regulars that come in to have a beer and watch the games -- lots of New England fans that follow the Patriots, especially,” Freimuth said. “Even though it’s technically the off-season, we had a line out the door yesterday, and it was a Thursday night. I think that’s a testament to what we have to offer.”
The current seasonal drink specials include Sam Adams Summer Ale on draft for $3.49 and Jack’s Honey Lemon Sweet Tea for $4.99 (with Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey, triple sec and tea). Five-bottle beer buckets are $13.99 for domestics and $17.99 for imports, and Bud and Bud Light drafts are $1.99 every day. Mojitos and martinis are ready for mixing, too.
I stuck to the tea (hey, once you’re hooked…), and coupled it with my other must-have Selmon’s item: Mama’s Classic Pulled Pork salad for $9.99. A beg of iceberg and romaine lettuce comes adorned with corn, roasted green chiles, salsa fresca, Monterey jack and cheddar cheeses, chipotle vinaigrette drizzles and fried green tomatoes. Sugar on top? The Georgia peach cobbler.
I have yet to experience a Selmon’s outing that didn’t end sweetly. Here, it just feels like the home everybody craves, where the food is warm and the conversation is honest.
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Dear coffee subscriber,
Spring is finally here and I have selected some refreshing coffees for you to enjoy while we are waiting for fresh crop coffees to arrive to Norway in the coming months.
For the fruit lovers, we are sending out a Kenyan coffee from one of our favourite washing stations, Karogoto. The washed Ethiopian coffee from Echemo is a really delicate and tea-like coffee with subtle peach like flavours. The Pacas from Nacimiento might seem like a more chocolaty and rich coffee compared to the African coffees we are sending out, but if you compare it to other coffees from Honduras you will find it to be quite a fruity and refreshing coffee too.
For more information on each coffee please continue reading below or watch our subscription tasting video on YouTube.
Karogoto (1st and 4th bag)
Flavour notes: Blackcurrants, hibiscus & ripe cherries
Producer: Several smallholder farmers
Harvest: December 2021
Origin: Nyeri, Kenya
Cultivar: SL28, SL34, Batian & Ruiru 11
Tatmara is one of the most beautiful coffee plantations I have ever been to. The coffee grows inside a native forest full of old native trees, spice plants, shrubs and wildlife. Negussie does not apply any mineral fertilisers or agrochemicals to his farm and weed control is done manually. Still the trees are healthy and producing well which is most likely due to the healthy forest soils that are rich in soil biology that provide the trees with nutrients. I personally believe that these coffees are so complex, full of flavour and easy to extract not only because of the cultivars that are grown but because they grow slowly under shade trees in very healthy soils in their native environment. (After all the arabica coffee trees are native to the forests of Kaffa.)
This is the second lot we bought from Karogoto in the beginning of last year. The coffees from Karogoto are always super clean and have an intense fruity and floral flavour. This is most likely because most of the members / farmers are still growing the SL28 cultivar and have received a lot of agricultural training over the years. The climatic conditions also contributes to the coffees intensity. The cool nights and moderately hot days slow down the ripening process and gives a very sweet, intense and unique coffee.
This particular lot is a bit more tart and structured than the lot we sent out in September, but still with the intense fruity character that the coffees from Karogoto are known for.
Nacimiento Pacas (2nd & 5th bag)
Flavour notes: Red berries, mango & chocolate
Producer: Jobneel Caceres Dios
Harvest: April 2022
Origin: El Cielito, Santa Barbara, Honduras
For a long time we have asked Jobneel to separate his coffees by cultivar and harvest date. As a result we have not only gotten coffees with different flavour profiles due to the variations in cultivars but we have also noticed that the flavour intensity tend to increase from the start of the harvest in January / February towards the end of the harvest in June. This is most likely due to the later pickings are harvested from the higher altitudes on the farm.
Although the growing season 2021-2022 was challenging due to harsh weather conditions and shortage of available labour, Jobneel still managed to produce sweet good quality coffees. It shows that even in challenging years, skilled and dedicated producers like Jobneel are still able to make the most out of it. This lot is from the end of last year’s harvest and comes from the highest part of the farm. It has a bit more flavour intensity than the lots we sent out the previous months with hints of ripe mango and red berries.
Echemo (3rd or 6th bag)
Flavour notes: White tea, stone fruit, floral & honey
Producer: Khalid Shifa
Harvest: December 2021
Origin: Goma, Jimma, Ethiopia
Cultivar: Heirloom from Coche forest
Organic certified by Debio NO-ØKO-01
Two years ago, Khalid built a new wet mill on his farm. He is now able to produce washed coffees whereas before we were only able to buy natural- and honey processed coffees from him. Interestingly I find his washed coffee to be much more expressive and flavourful with more of the classic citrus, stone fruit and floral flavours that is so common for the best Ethiopian coffees.
In the 2021 harvest we were able to separate all the different pickings / batches of washed coffee that Khalid produced. We were able to taste them separately and purchase the ones we liked the best. Although the lots we bought taste very similar to one another it was important to separate each batch as we were able to reject one batch that did not meet our quality standard. In previous years, Khalid would bulk-blend all his batches together in to one lot of coffee which is more risky as one bad batch might affect the quality of the bulked lot.
This coffee has a slight less intense acidity compared to a lot of other washed Ethiopian coffees we have offered over the years, but it does not mean it is not packed full of flavour. I love how this coffee changes in flavour as it’s temperature drops, so make sure you taste it at different temperatures for maximum enjoyment. This is one of three lots that we bought last year and it has a more delicate flavour profile than the lot we sent out in December. I find it to have a very soft nectar-like sweetness with a white tea and stone fruit flavour character. It tastes super juicy if you brew it with our standard Aeropress recipe. | <urn:uuid:e9078479-c3a8-475a-9951-c49182d3530f> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://timwendelboe.no/2023/04/your-coffee-subscription-may-2023/ | 2024-04-17T09:11:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.964549 | 1,206 |
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According to Robert Parker, CEO and owner of San Diego based Label King, having Vetaphone corona treaters on his flexo presses and finishing line gives him additional production capacity. “We save around $10,000 a year on varnish on our Mark Andy P5 press by having Vetaphone corona and it has given us a very short ROI on our Rotoflex DF3 line because it effectively adds an extra print station,” he explained.
Parker founded the company back in 2002 having sold packaging for 11 years previously and studied flexo at a local college to fully understand the process. “I always wanted my own business but needed to find a niche that wasn’t being served – it turned out to be labels,” he added, and set up with a used Webtron 650, an experienced press operator and a large stack of dies acquired from a label company liquidation.
Beginning with supplying thermal labels as a trade house, and still predominantly trade today, Label King expanded with two additional Webtrons and enlarged premises until moving into the present 9,300 sq ft location on Distribution Avenue in 2012. By this stage the company had acquired a 10” Mark Andy 2200 8-color press to which it has since added a Mark Andy P5 flexo line with 13” web width and 8-color capability, as well as the Rotoflex DF3 finishing line with two flexo print stations.
The association with Vetaphone dates back to 2021 when after long research into the digital print options, Label King chose and installed a Domino inkjet press. “After carrying out extensive trials, we decided we preferred inkjet to toner technology because of the greater ink vibrancy, and the Domino was by far the easiest to set up and run,” he said. It also came with a highly recommended Vetaphone corona treater, the first in Label King’s history.
David Sommay, Production Manager takes up the story: “From the experience we had with Vetaphone on the Domino, it was a simple decision to specify the same on the Rotoflex that we installed last year, and for consistency’s sake we have now standardized our Mark Andy P5 press with Vetaphone corona. We like their ease of use and maintenance and the fact that they have excellent parts and service support in the US. Around 70% of our substrate is now BOPP film, so surface treatment is important – but even on paper stocks, it makes a difference, and we have no need to buy expensive pre-coated paper now.”
Robert Parker believes there is still plenty of room for growth in the Southern California label market and that much of the consolidation that the market is witnessing plays into his hands. “We are well equipped with the latest technology, have a highly skilled workforce, and have real-time production flexibility that allows us to accommodate last minute orders and job changes,” he commented, hinting that a sales turnover of $9m is well within his reach this year.
Much of the company’s success is down to shrewd planning and investment. During the period when substrate supply was affected by the pandemic, Parker bought ahead to secure the materials that would allow the company to meet its deadline commitments on future business. It required additional warehouse space, but has proved invaluable, just as did the recruitment of an experienced graphics specialist prior to installing the Domino.
“Being pro-active gives us an edge over the competition,” he said, stating that the company’s business is still 60% trade, which mitigates against any conflicting interests. “If you do your homework and invest wisely you give yourself the best chance of succeeding. In my view, Mark Andy and Vetaphone are the Cadillacs of this market!” he concluded.
Commenting for Vetaphone, Rod Ambrose who represents the Danish manufacturer on the West Coast said: “It’s always good to receive a glowing testimonial from a customer and we are pleased to hear that our corona treaters are providing Label King with consistently high-quality surface treatment – but to be told that they also increase production capacity by effectively adding an extra print station and reduce substrate cost by removing the need for pre-coated paper is a real bonus!” | <urn:uuid:2fcd949e-1c09-4715-a635-f00c5ac90654> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://tlmi.com/label-king-adds-capacity-with-vetaphone-corona-treaters/ | 2024-04-17T10:07:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.967714 | 907 |
For precisely assessing the properties of 3-µm lasers
Yokogawa Meters & Instruments Corporation announces that it has developed the AQ6376 optical spectrum analyzer and will release it on February 16. The AQ6376 has a wide dynamic range and can perform precise, high resolution measurements of the optical spectrum of laser light in the 1.5–3.4 μm wavelength range. The AQ6376 is a bench-top analyzer that uses dispersive spectroscopy*1 and supports the 3-μm band, an industry first.
An optical spectrum analyzer is a measuring instrument that resolves the wavelength components of optical devices such as semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers in order to assess their properties. The AQ6376 will help to improve the efficiency of 3-μm optical devices and accelerate their adoption in fields such as environmental measurement and medicine, where they already are a topic of considerable interest.
In recent years, laser absorption spectroscopy*2 has entered wide use in the environmental measurement field for the detection of gases such as carbon oxides (COx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and hydrocarbon gas (CxHy). Although 2-μm semiconductor lasers have mainly been used as the optical source in such applications, there is an increasing need for 3-μm lasers because these gases absorb more light at longer wavelengths. Optical lasers are also being gradually introduced in the medical field, where the need to analyze substances that contain water is driving demand for 3-μm fiber lasers. Accordingly, there is a growing need for a tool that can precisely measure optical spectra in the 3-μm band.
There are already some devices that can measure optical spectra in the 3-μm band, including interferometer-type measuring instruments and large-scale measuring systems that use spectrometers. However, they have disadvantages such as narrow dynamic range and low wavelength resolution that lessen measurement accuracy. There is thus a strong need for a high-performance optical spectrum analyzer that has none of these limitations.
Since entering the optical spectrum analyzer market in 1980, Yokogawa has continued to develop and refine its technologies for the precision measurement of the optical spectrum in the visible light and near-infrared ranges. Drawing on its expertise in dispersive spectroscopy, we have developed the AQ6376 to perform 3-μm band mid-infrared measurements.
1. Industry-leading measuring range
The AQ6376 has a dynamic range of 80 dB and a close-in dynamic range*3 of 55 dB, which are 10,000 times and 300 times greater, respectively, than what is possible when using an interferometer-type instrument in the 3-μm band. No other instrument on offer in the market has this range,*4 and this is sufficient for the performance of side mode measurements with a semiconductor laser.
2. Industry’s highest wavelength resolution
The AQ6376 has an industry-best wavelength resolution of 100 pm, three times that of an interferometer-type measuring instrument in the 3-μm band.*5
3. Accurate measurement of the optical spectrum of light
The AQ6376 comes with two additional enhancements. One is a function that purges water vapor trapped in a spectroscope that can suppress the absorption of light with a certain wavelength. The other is a function that reduces the effect of high-order diffracted light whose wavelengths are 2–3 times that of incident light, a problem which all spectroscopes have due to their design principle.
Major Target Users
Universities, research institutes, and manufacturers of active and passive optical devices
- Emission spectrum measurement using semiconductor, fiber, and other wide-wavelength lasers
- Measurement of wavelength transmission characteristics for optical filters such as a fiber Bragg grating (FBG)*6
*1 A technique whereby light with a wide range of wavelengths is passed through a narrow opening in a diffraction grating to extract a narrow range of wavelengths
*2 The use of a laser to irradiate molecules, which, depending on their type, will absorb light of a particular wavelength. This principle is used to analyze the optical spectrum and quantitatively assess molecules in the gas phase.
*3 An indicator of the ability to resolve a weaker signal that is very close (in wavelength) to a stronger signal
*4 Based on a Yokogawa survey, as of February 2016. The dynamic range is a reference value (typical value), not a guaranteed value.
*5 Based on a Yokogawa survey, as of February 2016. One hundred pm is the highest wavelength resolution that can be set for measuring 3-μm light.
*6 A device that utilizes periodic variations in the refractive index to reflect a certain wavelength in an optical fiber
Yokogawa's global network of 88 companies spans 56 countries. Founded in 1915, the US$3.5 billion company engages in cutting-edge research and innovation. Yokogawa is active in the industrial automation and control (IA), test and measurement, and aviation and other businesses segments. The IA segment plays a vital role in a wide range of industries including oil, chemicals, natural gas, power, iron and steel, pulp and paper, pharmaceuticals, and food. For more information about Yokogawa, please visit www.yokogawa.com | <urn:uuid:cc5662ba-44a9-4581-a1d7-617c28c5321b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://tmi.yokogawa.com/se/news/press-releases/2016/yokogawa-releases-aq6376-optical-spectrum-analyzer/ | 2024-04-17T08:50:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.926098 | 1,104 |
Vector the Crocodile is a recurring character in the Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise. He first appeared in the game Knuckles’ Chaotix in 1995 and has since made appearances in numerous other games. Vector is known for his tough exterior, his love for music, and his role as the leader of the Chaotix Detective Agency. In this article, we will take a closer look at this classic character, his history, his personality, and his impact on the Sonic franchise.
Vector was created by Takashi Iizuka and debuted in the game Knuckles’ Chaotix, which was released for the Sega 32X in 1995. In the game, Vector is one of the playable characters and is partnered with the game’s titular character, Knuckles the Echidna. The game received mixed reviews and was not a commercial success, but Vector and the other characters introduced in the game would go on to have a lasting impact on the Sonic franchise.
Vector’s next appearance was in the game Sonic Heroes, which was released for multiple platforms in 2003. In this game, Vector is the leader of the Chaotix Detective Agency and teams up with two other characters, Espio the Chameleon and Charmy Bee, to help Sonic save the world.
Vector has since appeared in numerous other Sonic games, including Sonic Rivals, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, and Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. He has also made appearances in the Sonic Boom television series and the comic book series Sonic the Comic.
Vector is known for his tough exterior and his no-nonsense attitude. He is often seen as the leader of the Chaotix Detective Agency and is responsible for keeping his team on track. Despite his gruff exterior, Vector has a soft spot for music and is often seen listening to his headphones or playing his trumpet.
Vector is also known for his loyalty to his friends and his determination to do what is right. He is often willing to put his own safety on the line to help others and is always ready for a fight.
Impact on the Sonic Franchise
Vector has become a beloved character in the Sonic franchise and has appeared in numerous games, television shows, and comic books. He is often seen as a fan favorite and has been featured in numerous Sonic merchandise, including action figures, t-shirts, and plush toys.
Vector’s popularity has also led to him being featured in numerous fan-made projects, including fan games and animations. He has become a staple of the Sonic franchise and is likely to continue to appear in future Sonic games and media.
In conclusion, Vector the Crocodile is a classic character in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. He is known for his tough exterior, his love for music, and his role as the leader of the Chaotix Detective Agency. Vector has had a lasting impact on the Sonic franchise and is likely to continue to be a beloved character for years to come. | <urn:uuid:fdeee39e-d26a-4645-ae98-bf804e2a95ee> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://tomcipullo.com/classic-vector-the-crocodile-a-detailed-look-at-the-sonic-character | 2024-04-17T09:47:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.989444 | 608 |
Aside from all the geopolitical risk, yesterday’s trading was fraught because the bond market was closed for a minor US holiday. That created an odd liquidity profile and uncertain market signals.
When fixed income trading reopened in Asia, yields plunged but had been creeping back up since. Now that we’re back to peak US liquidity, there is some buying in bonds again as US 10-year yields have fallen to 4.67% from 4.71%.
The market isn’t just digesting the Middle East either, the Fed’s Logan yesterday indicated that the rise in long-dated yields means the Fed won’t have to do as much. That dovish commentary is bond positive and dollar negative.
It’s all going to take some time to sort out but the latest move in bonds is weakening the dollar broadly, and has pushed EUR/USD back close to the highs of the day. | <urn:uuid:a6c238f8-fcc9-4600-b2c5-03ea92351028> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://tootbuzz.com/treasuries-catch-a-fresh-bid-weakening-the-dollar/ | 2024-04-17T10:47:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.960679 | 190 |
Six Pack Shortcuts Published on Aug 27, 2012
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Anker smart home brand Eufy has launched the Eufy 4G LTE Cam S330, a completely self-sufficient 360-degree 4K camera that requires neither a power source nor Wi-Fi connectivity.
The S330 promises “off-the-grid freedom” thanks to the provision of an upgraded solar panel and a large 9,400 mAh battery, which enables it to stay juiced up indefinitely. Just two hours of sunlight will keep it ticking over, apparently. That might still sound sketchy for vitamin D-deprived UK users, but the S330’s battery will apparently last a whole month.
It doesn’t need to be within spitting distance – or any distance for that matter – of your Wi-Fi network either. It can hook up to the nearest 4G LTE mobile network, with a SIM card that will work across multiple major networks in the UK.
Eufy claims there’s no activation fee or contract for utilising this SIM card facility, but you will have to pay for your data after an initial 100MB trial amount has been used up. Apparently, it’ll eat up about 700MB a month. Wi-Fi connectivity is still included, for those who wish to use it, and there’s a 32GB SD card included
As for the business end of the Eufy 4G LTE Cam S330, it features a rotating 4K camera that uses AI Tracking to stay locked on to people and vehicles that it detects.
The camera itself can provide sufficient clarity to identify a license plate 30 feet away. It also comes with a 100-lumen spotlight that can help you to see up to 26 feet away at night. There’s two-way audio and an alarm function.
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You’ll find a welcoming atmosphere complete with family friendly pricing at The Argyle Street Grill, an upscale eatery located in Caledonia.
Whenever possible, the team at The Grill like to use fresh, local products. Like their beef, from a farm just 10 minutes away; their bread baked in Hagersville; and their cheese from Simcoe. You’re even likely to find locally made brews on tap, like those made at Haldimand’s own, Concession Road Brewing in Jarvis.
If you have never stopped in, make sure you do. You’re in for a treat. And if you have, well there’s no time like the present for another visit. There’s always something new being cooked up at The Argyle Street Grill. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram to see loads of mouthwatering photos and info about their daily specials and features.
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To understand the opportunities and threats posed by future scenarios will allow the business to prepare both in terms of being resilient and developing services that customers want and need.
So far, these sections have presented how to
- Analyze the PESTE variables
- Establish key drivers
- Build scenarios
The futures process will continue by identifying the opportunities and threats presented by each scenario.
Consider one scenario at a time:
What are the largest challenges it presents by considering the following viewpoints:
- the decision-maker of the business
- for the operations and the running of the business
- for the suppliers / partners of the business
- for the customers of the business
- for the region / country
Then consider what main opportunities the scenario presents. Again, consider this from various perspectives. How would it fit with the business values, skill set, and resources? What new markets and new customers could it bring? How would it affect suppliers and partners – would they still be needed? How would it affect the day-to-day running of the business?
For each scenario in turn, list all the challenges and opportunities you can initially think of. Select the key opportunities and threats and add these to the MOTION scenarios template (you can find it from the extra material module) for each scenario. The section (video duration 4:10 minutes) will give you inspiration to analyze future opportunities and challenges. | <urn:uuid:729cb098-3b6b-48f9-b9c5-1b1513cdfd8c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://tourismotion.eu/index.php/online-course/2-1-subpage-developing/ft7-future-opportunities-and-threats/ | 2024-04-17T09:13:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.930512 | 286 |
Uncover Milan's historical and artistic legacy with our immersive tour that shows you the one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world, and the prestigious Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Explore the city's rich heritage, architectural marvels, and artistic treasures on this expedition.
About this tour:
Avoid the waiting queues
- Commence your journey with exclusive skip-the-line access
- Ascend to the panoramic terraces of the Duomo
- Enter the grandeur of Italy's largest cathedral
- Stroll through the iconic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
- Marvel at the elegant shops and boutiques within the Galleria
Climb to the Duomo’s Panoramic Terraces
Experience the thrill of ascending to the Duomo's terraces via a thrilling lift ride. The panoramic views from the terraces showcase Milan's skyline in a breathtaking display of spires and statues reaching toward the heavens. The sculpted masterpieces cast captivating shadows, creating an immersive experience that goes beyond a typical guided tour of Milan's Dome.
Unveil the Grandeur and Historical Richness of the Cathedral
Step into the colossal masterpiece, the largest cathedral in Italy, where stained glass illuminates sacred spaces, altars exude reverence, and intricate funerary monuments tell tales of the past. Our passionate guide unveils the significance of the cathedral, dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente and housing the parish of Santa Tecla. On days when the cathedral is closed for services or special celebrations, our private tour takes a different path to the Museo del Duomo, situated within the Royal Palace. Here, the cathedral's story unfolds through a captivating display of artworks, models, drawings, and historical documents. Don't miss the Sala delle Colonne, where remnants of the ancient Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo echo through the halls. Prepare to be enchanted by the magnificence of these historic edifices, each holding the secrets of one of Italy's most significant cities. After the celebration, you'll have exclusive access to explore the cathedral's interior (included in your ticket).
Explore the Elegance of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Continue the journey by exploring the renowned Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, an iconic commercial structure in Milan's historic center. This neo-Renaissance masterpiece connects the Duomo area to La Scala theater and the Teatro Museum. Marvel at the elegant shops and boutiques within the Galleria, renowned for its architectural beauty and often referred to as "Milan's drawing room." Immerse yourself in the history of this historic shopping destination, one of the world's first-ever constructed shopping malls.
Join us on this enchanting tour, offering a unique blend of Milan's rich history, stunning art, and architectural marvels. Don't miss the chance to explore the cultural gems that make Milan an extraordinary city.
We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. No backpack and big bags are allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
Comfortable shoes suggested.
The itinerary inside the Terraces and Duomo may slightly vary depending on restrictions decided by the museum board. The inclusions and the tour quality will always be preserved.
Due to the presence of narrow stairs and lift, this tour is not suitable for those with heart problems and/or claustrophobic.
This tour runs on rain or shine.
Meet our guide in Piazza Duomo, in front of Tiffany &Co under the loggias.
price per person
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Geographic Coordinates: 53.200000, 5.783300
Temperature Range: -10.0°C to 30.0°C (14°F to 86°F)
Climate: Cold winters, mild summers, and rainfall throughout the year.
Leeuwarden is a charming city located in the northern part of the Netherlands. It is the capital of Friesland province and has a population of around 100, 000 people. The city is known for its rich history, Beautiful architecture, And vibrant cultural scene. One of Leeuwarden’s most iconic landmarks is the Oldehove tower. This leaning tower was built in the late 16th century but started to tilt during construction due to soft soil conditions. Despite its lean, It remains open to visitors who can climb up to enjoy stunning views over the city.
Another must-visit attraction in Leeuwarden is the Fries Museum, Which showcases art and culture from Friesland and beyond. Exhibits include paintings by Dutch masters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer as well as artifacts related to local history and traditions. For those interested in learning more about Leeuwarden’s past, A visit to the Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics is highly recommended. This museum houses an impressive collection of ceramics from around the world dating back thousands of years.
Leeuwarden also offers plenty for nature lovers with several parks within easy reach including Westerpark which features walking trails, Picnic areas, And even a small petting zoo. In addition to its cultural attractions, Leeuwarden boasts a lively nightlife scene with numerous bars and clubs catering to all tastes. The city also hosts several festivals throughout the year including Europe’s largest winter festival – Sneekweek. no visit to Leeuwarden would be complete without sampling some local specialties such as Fryske Dúmkes (a type of cookie), Oranjekoek (an orange-flavored cake), Or Suikerbrood (a sweet bread).
Overall, Whether you’re interested in history or culture or just looking for some fun activities or delicious food, Leeuwarden has something to offer everyone.
- Oldehove Tower
- Fries Museum
- Blokhuispoort Prison
- Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics
- Het Stadhouderlijk Hof (The Royal Palace)
- Waagplein Square and the leaning statue of Us Heit
- Grote Kerk (St. Bonifatius Church)
- Aqua Zoo Leeuwarden
- De Kleine Kerkstraat (Little Church Street)
- Tresoar: The Frisian Historical and Literary Centre
- Agriculture and food processing
- Creative industries (design, media, gaming)
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Energy and sustainability
- Education and research
- Tourism and hospitality
- IT services
- Financial services
Leeuwarden is also home to several large companies such as FrieslandCampina (dairy), Royal De Heus (animal feed), Wetsus (water technology), NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Royal Dutch Shell, Philips Lighting, IBM Netherlands among others.
- Mata Hari: Leeuwarden is the birthplace of the famous Dutch exotic dancer and spy, Mata Hari.
- William IV, Prince of Orange: The city was the residence of William IV, Prince of Orange and his wife Princess Anne during the 18th century.
- The Frisian Rebellion: Leeuwarden played a significant role in the Frisian Rebellion against Spanish rule in the late 16th century.
- The Fries Museum: This museum showcases art and cultural artifacts from Friesland and has a collection of works by local artists such as Gerrit Benner.
- Oldehove: Oldehove is a leaning tower located in Leeuwarden that was built in 1529 but never completed due to its faulty foundation.
- Bonifatius Church: Bonifatius Church is a Roman Catholic church located on Kerkplein square that dates back to the 13th century.
- Het Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics: This museum houses an extensive collection of ceramics from all over Europe, including pieces from China, Japan, Korea, and Indonesia.
- Pieter Jelles Troelstra: Pieter Jelles Troelstra was a prominent socialist politician who was born in Leeuwarden in 1860.
- Jacobus van Looy: Jacobus van Looy was an artist who lived and worked in Leeuwarden for several years during his career.
- Slauerhoffbrug Bridge: This bridge designed by Dutch architect Van Driel has become an iconic landmark for modern architecture lovers around the world because it opens up like a fan when boats pass through it!
Museums and Things To See
- Fries Museum
- Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics
- Het Verzetsmuseum Friesland (Resistance Museum)
- Grote Kerk Leeuwarden (St. Boniface Church)
- Natuurmuseum Fryslân (Frisian Nature Museum)
- Pier Pander Museum and Sculpture Garden
- De Harmonie Cultural Centre
- Tresoar – Frisian Historical and Literary Centre
SC Cambuur is the most popular sports team in Leeuwarden, founded in 1964. The team competes at the highest level of professional football (soccer) in the Netherlands – Dutch Eredivisie. Over time, they have won numerous lower-level championships and reached the KNVB Cup semifinals twice.
LAC Frisia 1883 is an amateur football club that dates back to 1883, making it one of Europe’s oldest clubs. The club has enjoyed some success throughout its long history by winning various regional championships.
Aris Leeuwarden is a semi-professional basketball team established in 2000 playing in the Dutch Basketball League with two national championship titles (in 2004 and 2015).
MKV ’29 is an amateur korfball club founded in 1929 (named after its founding year). Korfball is similar to basketball but played with baskets on poles instead of hoops on backboards. MKV ’29 has also won several regional championships over time.
- Fries StraatFestival – A street festival that showcases music, theater, and dance performances.
- Welcome to the Village – A three-day music and arts festival held in a rural setting just outside of Leeuwarden.
- Elfstedenocht – A famous ice skating race that takes place between 11 cities in Friesland, including Leeuwarden.
- Eurosonic Noorderslag – An annual music festival that features up-and-coming European musicians.
- Culturele Hoofdstad van Europa – In 2018, Leeuwarden was named the European Capital of Culture and hosted numerous cultural events throughout the year.
- Bloemetjesmarkt (Flower Market) – Held annually on Ascension Day, this market features flowers and plants from local growers.
- Sneekweek – An annual sailing event that takes place in nearby Sneek but attracts visitors from all over Friesland, including Leeuwarden.
- Nacht van de Filosofie (Night of Philosophy) – An evening of lectures and discussions on philosophical topics held at various locations throughout the city.
- Bevrijdingsfestival Fryslân (Liberation Festival) – Held annually on May 5th to celebrate the liberation of the Netherlands from Nazi occupation during World War II with live music performances and other festivities.
- Leeuwarder Zwaluwenloop – A yearly running event taking place during springtime where participants can choose between different distances ranging from 1km to half marathon distance which goes through scenic routes around Leeuwarden city center area.
- Stadscafé Flow is a popular restaurant that serves local cuisine, such as stamppot and bitterballen.
- De Walrus is a cozy restaurant that offers traditional Dutch dishes like erwtensoep (pea soup) and kibbeling (fried fish).
- Eetcafé Spinoza is a casual dining spot with a menu featuring local specialties like Fries suikerbrood (sugar bread) and Fryske dumkes (Frisian cookies).
- Proefverlof is a trendy restaurant that serves modern interpretations of classic Dutch dishes.
- Café De Bak is known for its delicious burgers, but it also offers traditional Dutch snacks like frikandel and kroket.
- Restaurant Wannee, located in the historic Prinsentuin park, serves seasonal dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.
- Pizzeria Pompeï may not serve strictly local cuisine, but locals love its authentic Neapolitan-style pizza.
- Grand Café Post-Plaza is another popular spot in Leeuwarden with an extensive menu featuring both international and local cuisine options, including the famous Frisian sugarbread served with butter or cheese platter.
- Restaurant Us Heit, located within the Stadhouderlijk Hof hotel, offers exquisite Frisian cuisine made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients – seafood specialties such as oysters from Zeeland or lobster from Norway are cooked to perfection by their experienced chefs.
- Brasserie Spiegelaar is another great option for those looking to sample some of Leeuwarden’s best local fare – try Frisian mustard soup or beef stew with red cabbage and apple compote or pan-fried plaice fillet on top of creamy mashed potatoes served alongside perfectly paired wines or beers available at their bar area!
- Prinsentuin Park is a beautiful park that features gardens, fountains, and historic buildings.
- Oldehove Tower is a leaning tower that provides stunning views of the city.
- AquaZoo Friesland is an aquarium and zoo with aquatic animals from all over the world.
- Blokhuispoort was once a prison but has now been transformed into a cultural center featuring art exhibits, concerts, and more.
- De Groene Ster is an extensive recreational area with hiking trails, biking paths, and a lake for swimming and boating.
- Leeuwarden City Walks offers guided tours of the city’s historic sites and landmarks.
- WTC Expo Leeuwarden serves as an exhibition center that hosts events like trade shows, concerts, and conferences.
- Enjoy skating in Leeuwarden’s ice rink during winter months.
- Explore the canals around the city by canoeing or kayaking.
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Below are some travel tips and advices given by the locals and experiences gained during my trip in Ho Chi Minh City or HCMC (abbrev.), aka Saigon, in Vietnam. As I did not travel much around HCMC, please feel free to contribute your tips in the comment box here, so that I can add on to benefit everyone who is going there.
1. Crossing the roads with full of motorcars!
HCMC is the capital of motorbikes, with motorists ignoring red lights, not stopping for pedestrians on marked crossings and driving on the foot paths. We hardly saw any traffic lights for pedestrians, so most of the time, we really have to watch out for the traffic and cross carefully.
Ok, how to cross the roads in HCMC? My two-cent worth of advice:
- If you are crossing a two-way traffic, look at your left first for any oncoming motorbikes and other motorcars, cross at a normal pace so that the motorists can sense your pace of crossing and usually, they will slow down when they are near you to let you cross the road. Then when you are near the middle of the road, look at your right for the opposite traffic. Similarly, cross steadily at a normal pace, the motorbikes will slow down to let you cross.
- However, when a car, bus, or bigger vehicle is going to cross your path, you have to be extra careful. I will only cross the road after such vehicle crosses my path. It’s sheer madness, yet if you cross steadily like I mentioned above, rest assured that you will always make it to the opposite side of the road!
2. What to do during your stay in HCMC?
Cu Chi Tunnels
This is a must-see attraction! Cu Chi used to be a bitter battle ground for many years during the Vietnam War. It’s an underground village with an intricate network of over 200km of tunnels at Ben Dinh, 50km from HCMC. You will get a chance to crawl in the tunnels! It is recommended to take a bus tour to Cu Chi Tunnels instead of taking boat. Price for a half-day trip to Cu Chi Tunnels: USD 5 per person, inclusive of air-con bus and tour guide; exclusive of Tunnels admission and video session fees at 80,000 VND, which is around USD 5.80. Departs daily. (Read post on Cu Chi Tunnels!)
Full-day Mekong Delta
If you like boat trips, this maybe the right one for you. I have never hopped onto so many boats within a day in my life before! If you don’t live in a tropical country, you can opt for the trip with tropical fruits tasting. If you live in a tropical country like me, those fruits are as common as what we always eat. Don’t worry, no durians for the faint-hearted! … And I love durians!
Along the Saigon River, you will see typical Saigon houses at the river banks. This trip also includes a cycling session around the village. Again, if you understand the word “kampong”, it’s just like cycling in a kampong!
Price for a full-day Mekong Delta tour by boat – USD 17. This can be cheaper depending on the mode of transport that you take, eg. by bus. But it’s recommended to take the boat trip to enjoy the sceneries. Time: 7.45am to 7.00pm.
In fact, we did not join any city tour. The main attractions like Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, City Hall are easily accessible by taxis within District 1. You may even unknowingly cross the paths of the attractions while doing some shopping and dining in the area.
Price for the full-day City Tour: USD 8 per person, inclusive of air-con bus, tour guide and lunch; exclusive of any entrance fees. Departs daily. Time: 8.30am to 5.00pm.
Prices quoted for the above tours are based on Delta Adventure Tours packages. This tour agency is recommended by the staff at Blue River Hotel as a reliable tour agent. Another popular tour agency is Sinh Cafe. Their prices are similar too. Book the local tour packages when you are in HCMC, you will save a lot more than most online bookings in your own country.
3. Accommodation – Review on Blue River Hotel
I read about reviews on hotels in TripAdvisor and came across Blue River Hotel which is ranked at no. 2 out of 116 hotels (effectively on 28 May ’08). So, I picked this hotel and stayed there throughout our Saigon trip. Blue River Hotel is conveniently located in the backpackers’ area in Pham Ngu Lao Str. District 1 HCMC.
The backpackers’ area, or Western Quarter, has plenty of cheaper eateries, cafes, pubs and travel agencies, all within walking distance. A plus point for budget travelers like us is – a room for two at Blue River Hotel is only USD20 (without window view). Most importantly, the hotel is clean, friendly service, has hot bath, a TV with plenty of channels like Chinese news, English movies and surprisingly, English Premier Leagues. Though it’s not the cheapest, I can say that the staffs are some of the friendliest and most helpful people I have ever met. They are just like your helpful friends. Photos of Blue River Hotel.
The famous Ben Thanh Market is about 15 mins of walking distance away from Blue River Hotel. It’s easy to get a taxi at the hotel area too. For about USD1, it will bring you around District 1.
4. Taxis in District 1, HCMC
If you are staying in district 1, three types of Taxis that you should look out for at a cheaper rate, are:
• Vinasun Taxi (white) / Tel: 8272727
• Vina Taxi (yellow) / Tel: 8111111
• Mai Ling (green/white) / Tel: 8262626
Once we took a taxi that is not mentioned above, we were charged almost double! The meter was running fast!
5. Bargains at Ben Thanh Market
After visiting a few shopping malls, boutiques and stalls, I would say Ben Thanh Market has better bargains. Some say that Ben Thanh Market is a tourist trap. But if the market is conveniently located to where you stay, I think it’s still fine to buy some souvenirs there after bargaining. I may not be a hard bargainer, but I hope the following pointers can help:
- If you want to buy coffee powder, you may ask them grind the coffee seeds on the spot. Different coffee packages are priced differently; you just want to make sure that you are buying the “right” coffee. I could get a pack of 1kg of freshly grind Blue Mountain coffee powder at USD 10. Blue Mountain is said to be more expensive than Mocca and Arabica coffee powder. Who knows, you could get it cheaper than me.
- If you want to buy souvenirs, bargain for the lowest price at a few stalls. Compare and go back to the one that offers the best price.
- For ladies, a pair of handicraft wooden shoes (black with seashells designs) can cost USD 3. That was what I paid for.
- For ladies, two hair-bands with diamond crystal designs can cost USD 5. That was the best I could get after much haggling.
- A set of Vietnamese traditional costume (top + bottom) for a seven-year-old girl can cost USD 5. No reduction even after much haggling!
- A handicraft wooden box with seashell design and 10 pairs of wooden chopsticks can cost USD 5.50 if not lower. I bought the set at USD 6 after much reduction from USD 10, and it was still not the best bargain.
Happy bargaining! Remember to check your goods to make sure that they are in good condition. The sellers are usually very fast in packing your goods even before you could check them for any defects! I had such bad experience with my two pairs of wooden shoes that I had to go back to Ben Thanh market the next morning to fix them.
An additional notes
It can cost as low as 12,000 VND for a 5-litre tub of pure drinking water at the supermarket. We bought an “expensive” 5-litre tub at 20,000 VND at a grocery shop along the night market near Ben Thanh Market. The night market is not as popular as Ben Thanh Market in the day. Ben Thanh Market only opens until around 6pm. Some suggest that An Dong market near Chinatown is better and bigger than Ben Thanh Market, though the latter sells certain things that you probably can’t find elsewhere, such as some handicraft souvenirs and lacquer ware.
6. Where to eat?
Just like in any non-English speaking countries, if you see an English menu, be prepared to pay more for the food. We had a meal at Pho 24, a middle-range restaurant with quite good food. One bowl of soup noodle with chicken/beef costs around 38,000 VND. Raw vegetables such as bean sprouts, lime, basil and peppermint leaves are served in a plate. You may add them into your soup.
We also had lunch at Quan An Ngon restaurant, which is located somewhere in between Nguyen Du St and Han Thuyen St.. This restaurant is featured in a popular Taiwanese variety show and is a touristy restaurant with a nice ambience. But I find it rather expensive with the Vietnamese food that it offers. The quality of the food is just average; however, you may want to try the food there. You may walk to Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office nearby.
Try the Vietnamese Coffee. It’s strong! The downside of it is, after the coffee has finished dripping from the steel container into the glass, the hot coffee turns much cooler…
Another popular restaurant to try the authentic French cuisine is Le Caprice, located on the 15th floor of Landmark Building, where you can view the Saigon River. Lunch should be around USD 30 and dinner costs around USD 50 per person. My friend had tried the food and strongly recommends this restaurant. If you are staying in the backpackers’ area like us, you can try the food and drinks at La Vang Cafe located at 169 Bui Vien St. Prices on the menu are reasonable, with good service.
Generally, female travelers like us feel safe walking along the streets in HCMC, especially in District 1. However, just like touring in any countries, using common sense is important. Avoid dark lanes and… watch out for the traffic!
If you have any, please post your suggestions about traveling Vietnam in the comment box below, so as to benefit everyone who is planning to visit Saigon, Vietnam. Thank you!
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The boss of Kuoni has said the company has had to “shift” its salaries to attract more people to the company, after the Covid pandemic forced many workers to leave the sector.
Managing director Derek Jones discussed the struggles facing recruitment in the industry in a Travel Weekly webcast.
He said that while bookings have been healthy in the first quarter of the year, hiring experienced new employees to fill the void created by the widespread departures has been a challenge.
He said: “To find great people is always difficult. What we’ve found is that some of those great people who were in the sector have gone on to do other things.
“I think quite a lot of those people will one day come back to travel, but they’re still cautious. I’m hopeful that maybe a year down the track we’ll see some of those people return.
“Then there are others who have changed their lifestyle completely and found a different work-life balance, and they’ve got no intention of coming back. They’ve changed their perceptions of work and what it means to them, and I wish them all the best.
“Overall it means the pool we’re fishing in has far fewer fish in it, which makes it difficult.”
Jones added Kuoni has had to re-evaluate its salary structure for retail staff as a result of the pandemic, with a “shift” for both new starters and existing employees.
This comes after he unveiled plans to open more stores across the UK, which will sell both Kuoni holidays and products from third parties.
“We have to think about salary inflation as well,” he said. “People have realised that when they’re expected to work until 10 o’clock at night and travel in and out of a store each day, the value that’s placed on them has gone up, so we’ve seen a requirement in retail to shift our salaries.
“And the challenge then is that you can’t just shift your salaries for your new joiners, you have to go back and look at everyone who has stayed with you throughout the pandemic and make sure they’re rewarded as well.”
Jones said Kuoni has been able to offer more flexibility for head office employees, but that it has been harder to offer the same level of flexibility for the retail workforce, meaning the company has had to “look at it in different ways”.
He is confident Kuoni is a “good employer”, as demonstrated by a recent survey of its staff.
“I think on the scale of things we’re a good employer and always have been,” he said. “People like working for us and that was highlighted in a recent survey across all our staff which we carried out to find out how they’re feeling. Our internal NPS (Net Promoter Score) score is heading towards 60, which shows we take good care of our staff and we do the right thing.
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If you ask a biologist, the answer is “nothing at all”. But wait until you find out how food manufacturers are using those terms to sneak trans fats into your diet — quietly sabotaging your health in their quest for profit. (This article also contains information on BHA and BHT.)
Originally published 2009
When I wrote What’s Wrong with Partially Hydrogenated Oils? in 1998, I was very afraid that as soon as the public began to find out about the danger of partially hydrogenated oils, food companies will simply call it something else. I thought that fear was put to rest when the FDA required trans fats to be listed on the label. But it appears that trans fats in mono- and di-glycerides don’t have to be listed!
Robin Jutras first brought this subject to my attention in Mono-Diglycerides: Just a New Name to Disquise An Old Silent Killer. Then it was brought to my attention once again by Gerard Lally, and my awareness was recently re-engaged when Shauna Henry asked some good questions. So it was time to do some investigating.
In Mono- and Di-Glycerides, fat-and-oil expert Mary Enig writes:
“A mono-glyceride (MG) is made of one fatty acid attached to glycerol, a di-glyceride (DG) is made of two fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule, and a triglyceride is made of three fatty acids attached to glycerol.
The “triglyceride” is what we normally think of as a lipid (a fat or an oil, depending on the temperature). The other two are used as emulsifiers, because:
“One end (the fatty acid) is fat-soluble and the other end (the glycerol) is water soluble.
An emulsifier is something that binds with both fat and water, so it produces a smooth mixture of the two. If you add oil to water, you’ll see the oil floating in little puddles. (If it were a fat, it would be sitting in clumps.) But when you add an emulsifier and stir, you get a smooth, consistent mixture of the two.
But all three substances — triglycerides, diglycerides, and monoglycerides — are composed of fatty acids, and all three may contain trans fats, when those fatty acids are subjected to high-heat processing.
But the industry only has to report trans fat content from triglycerides — not from monoglycerides or diglycerides. But trans fats are inevitably formed in when mono- and diglycerides are manufactured. (That’s right. Manufactured. Not grown or harvested, but constructed in the lab like Frankenstein — just like partially hydrogenated oils.)
While acknowledging that current trans fats levels from emulsifiers are low, Mary Enig expresses a concern that I share:
“As the public becomes more aware of the dangers of trans fats, the industry may be tempted to add more monoglycerides and diglycerides (to get the same amount of fat) without having to list trans fats on the label.
We already know that the industry is playing games with serving sizes to keep trans fats under 1/2 a gram per “serving”, which allows them to claim “zero” trans fat for products that aren’t. (See What’s Wrong with Trans Fats Labels?) So how much longer will it be before “emulsifiers” are used to increase the fat count and improve the texture of foods, without having to report any of the trans fats they contain?
In a series of private messages, Gerard Lally summarized things rather well when he wrote:
Mono and Di Glycerides are emulsifiers made from fatty acids. They are the basis for many synthetic emulsifiers. They are usually made with hardened Palm oils. The process involves heating the oil for up to 3 hours at high temperature and passing hydrogen gas through it in the presence of a metal catalyst. [Eric: That is when trans-fats are formed.]
Over the past few years I have written to a number of government agencies in the UK, to bring to their attention the potential dangers of synthetic emulsifiers. They replied that manufacturers have to adhere to the guidelines, and that only small amounts are used in human foods. They gave no consideration to the accumulated effect of these man-made products. But other factors such as improved shelf life, better texture, and enhanced appearance were cited as proof that they were useful and needed.
The following chemical compounds are used in the manufacture of emulsifiers: Nickle, sodium hydroxide, anhydrous acetic acid, tartaric acid, ricinus fatty acids, glycerol, synthetic lactic acid…. to mention but a few. But I do not believe that those additives are good for us.
In the choice between iImproved shelf life and better health, it is clear where our government stands. But I don’t think these chemicals belong in our bodies.
So when you see the terms “monoglycerides” and “di-glycerides” on a food product, your getting an unknown and unreported quantity of trans fats. And oh, yes, watch out for BHA and BHT, as well. (See the sidebar).
In fact, labels are so full of things to avoid that I think Dr. Mark Hyman (author of The UltraMind Solution) has it right when he says to avoid foods that have labels! His take: “If your grandmother wouldn’t recognize it, don’t eat it!” (There are exceptions, though. If you look at a Korean food label, you’ll see maybe 5 ingredients — and they’re all food. No petroleum derivatives disguised as edible substances.)
BHA and BHT: Other Preservatives to Avoid
Gerard Lally also sent me these excerpts from an article on BHA:
- A petroleum derivative that retards spoilage due to oxidation.
- BHA is used in edible oils, chewing gum, fats, margarine, nuts, instant potato products and polyethylene food wrappers.
- Not permitted in infant foods.
- May provoke an allergic reaction in some people and may trigger hyperactivity and other intolerance reactions.
- There are serious concerns over carcinogenicity and estrogenic effects and in large doses caused tumors in laboratory animals.
- It was banned in Japan in 1958, and it was recommended that it be banned in the UK, however due to industry pressure it was not.
- McDonald’s eliminated BHT from their US products by 1986.
- Not recommended to be consumed by children.
- The Hyperactive Childrens Support Group believe that a link exists between this additive and hyperactive behavioural disorders in children.
A little additional research surfaced this information, from What are BHA and BHT?:
- “BHA is found in butter, meats, cereals, chewing gum, baked goods, snack foods, dehydrated potatoes, and beer.
- “BHT also prevents oxidative rancidity of fats. It is added to shortening, cereals, and other foods containing fats and oils.
- “The same chemical properties which make BHA and BHT excellent preservatives may also be implicated in health effects. The oxidative characteristics and/or metabolites of BHA and BHT may contribute to carcinogenicity or tumorigenicity…There is evidence that certain persons may have difficulty metabolizing BHA and BHT, resulting in health and behavior changes.
Of course, the industry stand is that these ingredients are used in negligibly small amounts, and therefore do not hurt you. But the question, to my mind is this: How much sand is it ok to put into your car’s engine?
If you had an expensive, irreplaceable vehicle, I suspect the answer would be “Please don’t”. So eating fresh, healthy food is definitely the way to go. Packaged and preserved stuff just doesn’t make any sense.
Articles on this site:
- What’s Wrong with Partially Hydrogenated Oils?
- What’s Wrong with Trans Fats Labels?
- Book Review: The UltraMind Solution
- Mono-Diglycerides: Just a New Name to Disquise An Old Silent Killer – Hydrogenated Oils
- Mono- and Di-Glycerides, by Mary Enig
- Butylated hydroxy-anisole (BHA)
- What are BHA and BHT?
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During the past year, TRG Marketing is proud to have donated our time, talent and resources to several wonderful organizations. We wish these groups much success in 2019!
Girls on the Run of Southeastern Wisconsin – Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that uses running games and dynamic discussions to teach life skills to girls in 3rd to 8th grade. During the ten-week program, girls participate in lessons that foster confidence, build peer connections and encourage community service while they prepare for an end-of-season celebratory 5K event. TRG offers PR support, assisting with news releases, media outreach and general counsel.
USO Wisconsin – USO Wisconsin is a statewide non-profit organization focused on strengthening bonds for military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country when traveling and deployed. TRG provides meeting space for the USO marketing committee, media outreach, photography and website development, especially for major events like the USO Gala Fundraiser and USO Operation Christmas.
SCORE SE Wisconsin – SCORE Southeast Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization offering workshops and free mentoring to startups and existing small businesses. More than 60 SCORE mentors, who are volunteer executives and entrepreneurs, counsel their clients toward achieving success whether they are operating within a startup or an existing business. TRG supports SCORE with event planning, meeting space, PR, digital advertising, awareness building and strategy.
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- Up to 16GB LPDDR3 SDRAM
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Just like we have different weather seasons, you might get a good title this the “Consumer Electronic Flagship season”.
With Tim Cook and Apple working on quite exotic Mac Book year after year, no doubt major companies have had to hide under the cover or even get relegated to the background but not
And to buy some eyebrows, the heavy device has been said to feature a proximity sensor that’ll wake the computer up automatically when someone or say the user comes near it, speeding up the login process.
Business laptops are not usually known for their flashy and exciting features, but this one is definitely an exception to that rule!
Latitude 7400 2-in-1 Features And Specs
The very flashy thing you would love to have on your PC!
Basically, a laptop wakes up when the screen is either opened for ones set on auto-hibernate or when the power button is pressed, depending on the power settings.
But with the Dell Latitude 7400 unique feature, the computer screen will already be awake, up and requesting for a task by the time you might have taken your seat, entirely shaving a few seconds off the login process.
Also with a new cooling system which Dell refers to as “intelligent thermal responsiveness”.
This means you get to experience differential temperature levels at different working conditions, either when using the laptop on your lap or on a desk.
Does it mean we don’t need Laptop cooling pads anymore? Time shall tell!
Alongside running on an 8th generation Intel Core Whiskey Lake Procesor, the Latitude 7400 also comes with several enterprise features;
A Cat 16 Gigabit LTE, a fingerprint reader, and the FIPS 201 Smart Card Reader… and a 2-in-1 monitor too.
According to Dell, the 14-inch speculated 2-in-1 laptop is 25 per cent smaller than their previous model and weighs in at a SLIM 3 POUNDS making it unarguably “the smallest commercial 2-in-1 laptop on the market” right now.
When Is the Latitude 7400 out?
Dell reports that its new flagship laptop will debut for the public in March of 2019; not so long to go, with pricing starting at $1600 for the base model and go right to the top-of-the-line model.
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PN Admission Requirement
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Criminal Background check
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Pay a non-refundable registration fee of $150.00.
Must have a personal interview with the Program Director.
Must submit a signed enrollment agreement.
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As the snow melts away and the first blooms of spring start to appear, it’s a sign for homeowners in southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts to start thinking about spring maintenance. This seasonal transition is the perfect time to inspect your home for any damage caused by winter and prepare it for the warmer months ahead. Here’s an essential spring maintenance checklist to ensure your home is in tip-top shape.
Exterior Inspection and Repairs
- Inspect Roofing: Look for missing, loose, or damaged shingles. Winter storms can be harsh on your roof, and early detection of potential problems can prevent costly repairs.
- Clean Gutters and Downspouts: Clear out leaves, branches, and debris. Ensure downspouts drain away from the foundation to prevent water damage.
- Check Siding: Examine your home’s siding for cracks, chips, or other damage. Cleaning and repairing siding can improve curb appeal and protect against weather elements.
- Examine the Foundation: Look for cracks or signs of moisture penetration. Addressing these early can save on more extensive repairs down the line.
Landscaping and Outdoor Areas
- Lawn Care: Rake to remove any thatch buildup and apply an early spring fertilizer to promote healthy growth.
- Prune Trees and Shrubs: Late winter or early spring is the ideal time to prune most trees and shrubs to encourage blooming and growth.
- Prepare Garden Beds: Clear out dead plants and weeds, and work in compost or fertilizer to get your garden ready for planting.
- Deck and Patio Maintenance: Inspect your deck or patio for damage. Clean the surface and consider re-sealing to protect the wood from moisture.
- Check Detectors: Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries as needed. This simple step is crucial for your family’s safety.
- Inspect Windows and Doors: Check for drafts, broken seals, or cracks. Caulking or weatherstripping can improve energy efficiency and comfort.
- Service Your HVAC System: Schedule a professional tune-up for your heating and cooling system to ensure it’s ready for the season ahead.
- Deep Clean: Spring is synonymous with deep cleaning. Don’t overlook areas like under the furniture, behind appliances, and inside cabinets.
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TROPIC THUNDER is Ben Stiller's nod to Hollywood film people: those in front of the camera, behind it, on the set and back at the studio. None come out smelling very good, but neither does the film itself, as it repeats and repeats and repeats, rather like a bad meal, and does so very noisily (also like a bad meal, now that I think of it). There are a number of laughs along the way: Steve Coogan (below, left) is delightful, as usual, while Jay Baruchel (below, right) provides a much-needed voice of sanity (under no circumstances should you miss Baruchel in the terrific indie I'm Reed Fish). The "previews" that begin the film are very clever and funny. You may find yourself, shamefacedly, looking forward to the film being "trailered" -- ouch: Stiller has even implicated us movie-goers in his little Valentine. Still, at 107 minutes, the movie is a quarter-hour too long, which tends to be draining on a comedy. And the explosions, blood and carnage keep piling up (while this may be part of Stiller's plan, repetition does lead to boredom).
Two performances have been much-vaunted in the press: one, of course, comes from Robert Downey Jr., and indeed he is good. The funniest parts of the film involve his faux-black character in conversation with another of his co-actors, an actual black. (The Blockbuster counter clerk who took back the film asked if I had watched the commentary track, adding that Downey does the entire track "in character." I'm sorry now that, with the time I had available, I didn't just skip the movie itself and watch the commentary instead). The other supposedly Isn't-this-amazing? role comes from one of our (perhaps "ex") superstars, whose name I will not mention in case there are readers unfamiliar with this "stunt" role and its performer. The actor has been given the make-up/make-over/fat suit routine, after which he acts the nasty studio boss with fists clenched and voice raging. His performance is perfectly OK. But during any one of his scenes, simply imagine what a real actor might have done with this role, relishing its moments and bringing some interesting specifics and a little variety to the table -- and you'll immediately understand what might have been.
As yet another Lloyd Kaufman/Michael Herz shoestring production, POULTRYGEIST: NIGHT OF THE CHICKEN DEAD offers quite a difference from the above movie -- perhaps a $75 million-dollar budget difference. If you're familiar with this duo's work (The Toxic Avenger and its ilk), you'll know what to expect. If not, Poultrygeist (great title, guys!) is as good a place to start as any. Be prepared for oodles of gore, lewd behavior, nudity (both real and manufactured), and also some wonderfully funny, nutty and charming dialog (as well as much that is extremely foul, no pun intended). There are musical numbers, too -- with some ace lyrics, so-so music and less than so-so choreography. (But come now, you don't frequent Troma Team productions for the dancing.)
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When I ran across this jpeg of the What Can a Technology Integration Specialist do for You? I was delighted to see that the ideas and beliefs that many of the early adaptors became the definition of the role. I've also been delighted to see the growth in the field with so many amazing people who engage in this type of work. No blog post I could write could capture all the important names in the field of EdTech, but some people who I have worked with directly or influenced me are listed here: Kim Cofino, Steve Katz, Ben Summerton, David Gran, Mike Boll, Rob Newberry, Tyler Sherwood, and many more that I won't take the time to mention here and now.
But what I have noticed over the years, is that although the role has been defined, the method as not. Several people have done good work in defining coaching/mentoring, but no one as really set out the way you build an EdTech department from the ground up. How you take nothing and build something with it. People become EdTech Specialist or Technology Integration Specialist, but then what? How does one go about making the change in a school? What road map to success can be followed? Well friends, that is where this blog will be heading over the next few months. I intend to build the playbook of how to go from the title of EdTech Specialist to a successful department that influences change within a school. I sincerely hope that many of you will join me on this journey and even feel like contributing. The blog posts will cover various topics that I have found to be vital to the success of an EdTech program within a school. The final product will be a book that explains exactly how one goes about setting up a department and making it work. This will not be a philosophical guide, but rather a nuts-and-bolts how to guide. | <urn:uuid:a195ff5a-ba4a-49d4-b02c-79b57e2777ca> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://tsbray.blogspot.com/2016/09/ | 2024-04-17T10:43:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.975802 | 381 |
I think the schooling is just plain boring, that nobody in their right mind would do it. Then we have to manipulate which is one of the most frightening things, to feel that you’re being manipulated all the time instead of setting up an environment where kids can grow and learn by themselves. Being there, keeping them company.
Things to think about
Have you experienced boredom in your own schooling or in your child’s schooling?
Have you had opportunities to follow a child’s lead? What was the result?
What things would stop you from following the lead of the child Bev talks about in the video?
How can you incorporate more opportunities where children know you are present and there to get them things they need in their learning?
Highlights from Playful Wisdom
by Michael Mendizza featuring Bev Bos and Joseph Chilton Pearce
Pleasure Bonds: “Ouch, too hot,” said Goldilocks—pain. “Ouch, too cold.” “Ahhhh, just right,” she said—pleasure. Pleasure and pain rest at the foundation of our development as human beings. We are drawn to and seek experiences that are comforting, pleasurable, and we avoid, withdraw from, sensations that are painful. Not very complicated, obvious, but we forget. Being social with children is very physical, sensual. Most everything we share with young children is grounded in sensation, feelings, looking carefully with great attention and empathy for cues that we are sharing the meaning of this moment together and the next. A quality of active meditation quiets the verbal mind-chatter, bringing into awareness all these sensations, inner and outer. Being with children is a spiritual practice, one of the best, self-changing and therefore life-changing, ever new. The child’s sensitivity awakens ours, which is, admittedly, pretty dull most of the time. The body is built to experience pleasure and of course pain. Pleasure and pain are forms of intelligence, attracting and repelling. The late neuroscientist Candice Pert, PhD, known for the discovery of endorphin, the pleasure receptor, described how we are hardwired for pleasure, happiness and joy. Feeling good must be good. Feeling bad is bad. Is it possible to relate with children in ways that never inflect psychological pain? Why would we do such a thing, but we do? | <urn:uuid:026dc342-8246-45da-98ea-7649174b4835> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://ttfuture.org/bev-bos/we-have-made-learning-so-boring/ | 2024-04-17T09:20:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.965636 | 499 |
12 March 2019
WAGE AND EMPLOYMENT GENDER GAPS
Round Table Discussion organised by TUAC
12th of March 2019, 4.00 to 6.00 pm
CC 7, OECD Conference Centre
Please register at [email protected] before 6 March 2019.
Overview and aim of the round table
Gender pay gaps represent one of today’s greatest injustices. A recent global report documents that women on average currently earn about 20 percent less than men. This pay gap is closely intertwined with occupational segregation and the polarization by gender of industries and economic sectors. Women continue to be underrepresented in traditionally male-occupied categories but even within similar categories women are consistently paid below men.
Moreover, the crowding of women into lower paid or even lower quality jobs has wider repercussions on workers as a whole: By dividing workers by gender, workers’ bargaining power suffers and so do wages and the labour share, thus affecting all workers. Gender inequality in employment is thus linked with dual labour markets and the broader trend of worsening inequalities.
The aim of this roundtable is to discuss what lies behind gender wage and employment gaps and to identify policies that can help closing those gender wage gaps, address dual labour markets and achieve the Sustainable Development Goal of ‘equal pay for equal work of equal value” while reducing the gender gap in labour force participation by 25% by 2025.
Final Programme of the Round Table
Moderation by William Spriggs, chief economist AFL-CIO and chair of TUAC Working group on Economic Policy.
Introductory Remarks by Gabriela Ramos, OECD Chief of Staff and Sherpa to the G20
– Rosalia Vazquez-Alvarez, Econometrician, Wage Specialist, ILO
– Monika Queisser, Head of Social Policy, OECD
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In times when we humans need comfort, we tend to turn to something familiar and loved, no matter what its flaws. Supernatural, which ran for 15 years from 2005 to 2020 and gathered many fans around its characters and plot, became such a show for many people. Looking back though, even the most loyal fans have to admit how cringy it was at times.
From the slang and references that may have been cool in the ’00s but have lost their appeal over the decades, to the cheesy lines and downright crazy work of the costume and makeup department, Supernatural had its flaws. But that only makes it more appealing to those who have lived through it all.
Here are 10 Supernatural moments that are so bad, they are almost good.
Slow-Mo Vampire Bites
If there is one scene that is overused in all supernatural mystery shows, it has to be the slow motion moment of biting into someone’s skin and the bloody mouth shot afterwards. Even though it gets repetitive pretty quickly, these shots are something of a staple for any movie or show in the genre from the 00-10s.
Dean’s Family Speeches
We know that Dean and Sam are brothers, and that is one of the main reasons why the show is so interesting to watch. The bond between the Winchester brothers is unbreakable and will always come first, no matter what choice they have to make. However, all of these speeches are just too similar in tone to the ones you hear from your father at family dinners.
Michael vs. Lucifer
Well, this one was just underwhelming. For a battle that was so hyped up, it turned out to be barely a battle at all. Too bad that so many people were hoping for cool special effects and post-production efforts only to get a 4 minute scene and a bunch of disappointment. Still, it was pretty typical for later seasons of Supernatural.
Everyone knows that the ghosts have to fly or teleport magically, and of course they cannot be filmed during the day. Not only does it kill all the creepiness behind the creatures, but in the case of Supernatural, it also kills the immersion. If we want to see a bunch of adults dressed up as ghosts running around, we can just wait for the next Halloween party.
Old Sam Wig
It’s worth noting that the finale of Supernatural was heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, so all the creepy set and makeup details are forgivable. But that doesn’t make the appearance of the old version of Sam in the final sequence of the last episode any more believable. The good thing is that we can all laugh about it.
“Gank” isn’t the only word that Supernatural has criminally overused over the course of its 15 seasons. Considering that The CW hit premiered in 2005, it has a lot of slang and phrases that don’t sound right in 2024. And they didn’t sound right in 2020, when the show was coming to an end too.
Rowena and Gabriel
Thank goodness Supernatural isn’t the kind of show you usually watch with your parents around, because it would have been completely impossible to contain embarrassment for those two minutes. But that doesn’t mean the moment is necessarily bad. In fact, there are some people who find it hot, so more power to them!
Sam and Amelia Flashbacks
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No, Ruby, you weren’t that awesome. Even though Jared Padalecki and Genevieve Cortese (now also Padalecki) had a very impressive chemistry together, this speech wasn’t the part at all. Both speeches felt way too dramatic, and the audience’s eyes were glued to Ruby’s pale lips more than anything else on screen.
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After setting the profile, every time you log in Twproject shows you the current user home page. Twproject has several built-in home pages, customizable for different user needs.
Setup creates some useful sample “dashboards” that reflect common use cases, we’ll see them in detail in the following.
Most used page: Get Things Done
In order to have an idea about how Twproject can help organizing work’s activity, let’s see an operative page. The “Get things done” page is designed for people that use Twproject as support for their activities.
With just a look you will see what you are working on (“my open projects”), your ToDos, agenda, to-do’s, your most used entities.
For details about each “box” (aka widgets) see “Widgets” section.
Project manager page
This page has been designed to fit project managers’ (PM) needs. The central part is the same as the Get Things Done – all PMs need to get things done too, but the right part has more monitoring parts, such as plan, activity and current responsibilities:
You can choose your preferred page and set it as default by opening the home menu and pick “set as my home”.
You can also customize all these pages, but for a beginner it’s wiser to wait a bit, and get to know Twproject; if you remove a crucial part just for testing, you may lose sight of relevant data.
Supervisor and stakeholders page
This page contains in particular the “project summary” widget, which is a quite powerful summary of open projects that are almost done or so should be.
If you click on the filter, you’ll get the filtering options:
But don’t be mislead: these ready widgets do just a fraction of the custom data filtering that you will be able to do when you’ll have learned about projects filters (see “Search with Twproject” section).
For the help desk: Help Desk page
This is a page with simplified functionality: it basically lets you simply create new ToDos, which then the project managers may distribute to operators if needed, raise to a second level help etc. .
Modify your Dashboard
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The list of widgets is complete, you will be able to change your dashboard according to your way of work. A widget for adding ToDos easily is available, one for keeping track of project status is available too and many others.
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President Yoweri Museveni has thanked Pope Francis and the Catholic Church for recognizing the good works of Father Dr. Giuseppe Joseph Ambrosoli who not only healed the people but also preached to them the word of God.
“I want to thank the Pope and the Church for recognizing the good work of Dr. Ambrosoli,” he said.
The President made the remarks today Sunday during the beatification ceremony of Father Dr. Joseph Ambrosoli. The function was presided over by the Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, the Most Reverend Luigi Bianco who was appointed by Pope Francis to represent him. The beatification ceremony was celebrated under the theme, ‘God’s servant to the suffering people’.
Father Dr. Ambrosoli who was born in 1923 in Como region, Northern Italy, founded Kalongo hospital in Kalongo Town council Agago district. He died in March 1987 and was buried in Kalongo-Agago district and followers visit and pray at his grave to date to seek his intercession.
Father Ambrosoli, a priest, medical doctor and a missionary arrived in Kalongo in 1956 to build on the work that had been started by the Comboni Missionaries in the area. The Beatification ceremony is part of a long journey to Sainthood.
President Museveni pointed out that religious denominations came to Uganda in the 1848, 1879 and 1887 with good and bad intentions and some were behaving like hypocrites.
He however noted that some of the missionaries had good messages summarized as love God with all your mind ,soul and body and love your neighbor as you love yourself all aimed at overcoming selfishness.
President Museveni added that the good works were evident in missionaries like Ambrosoli who healed and preached the word of God to the followers.
“We salute the contribution of such wonderful works and we thank the church for the beatification of Father Joseph Ambrosoli It is the most important step,” he said.
The Head of State further made an appeal to the people of Agago district and Northern region in general to join the campaign waged by the government of ejecting poverty out of home steads.
“The government of NRM has started the campaign of stopping to work for the stomach only. We want a new idea, work for the stomach and also for the pocket,” he stressed
He observed that once every household adopts this model, wealth will be created enabling the churches also to benefit because people will have money in their pockets.
“Churches will also be prosperous because Christians will give support. How can we fail to look after our families? If Dr.Ambrosoli could travel from far to help people how about us?” Gen Museveni wondered.
The President also recommended that people with a few acres to embrace the 4 acre model assuring them that government is working on the introduction of irrigation system.
The Archbishop of Gulu Diocese, The Most Reverend Dr.John Baptist Odama prayed for the invocation of Dr. Ambrosoli to intervene before God for the Ebola and COVID-19 pandemics to disappear from Uganda so that the people of the country can move freely and in good health.
The Prelate further asked Dr. Ambrosoli to seek divine intervention in the war between Ukraine and Russia adding that the people of the 2 countries are “our brothers and sisters”.
The representative of the Pope Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, Luigi Bianco conveyed to the congregation the felicitations of the Pope on the beatification ceremony.
He urged all Christians to emulate the works of Dr. Ambrosoli of selfless service to the people.
The Superior General of the Comboni Missionaries Father Tesfaye Tadese on behalf of their organization expressed gratitude for the day for the beatification of Dr. Ambrosoli.
“We are very grateful for this great day when one of usis beatified. We also thank the people of Kalongo, Archbishop John Baptist Odama and all the stake holders for making the ceremony a success,” he said.
The representative of the Mother General of the Little Sisters, Sister Lugina Frison said Dr. Ambrosoli led a very simple life centered on care and love for humanity. She conveyed the message of Mother General Anne Marie who is in Rome to the congregation.
“Though I am very far away, I am present with you in spirit,” she said.
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Editor’s Note: For our Ordinary Time Devotional series, you are hearing entirely from young authors. They are sharing their perspectives on the theme, “God is in the streets.” Enjoy reading how the next generation of emerging GCI leaders experiences God outside the walls of the Sunday church gathering.
God is present in our relationships. When I’m with my loved ones, I feel God’s presence. We were made as an outpouring of the love of the Trinity, to love and share love. When I’m living into that reality, I feel more in tune with God and with those around me.
God is in the streets, walking with me and my friends as we explore coffee shops and bookstores. God is at the dinner table during Thanksgiving as my family shares a meal. God is standing with me at my grandma’s hospital bedside when I say, “Goodbye for now. I love you.” God was with me when I looked into my wife’s eyes and said I do.
There isn’t a time when God leaves me alone. But when I’m with my loved ones, whatever the circumstance, it’s easier for me to feel the presence of the God who is love.
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17b-19 NIV
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What happens when the ideals that you’ve held for your entire life are put to the test when the real world comes knocking at your door? Do you cling to them, or do you adapt? This is the question that the Schlegel sisters face at the heart of Howards End. Based upon the classic novel by E.M. Forster, Starz’s new adaptation chronicles the increasing interconnectedness of the Schlegels and Wilcoxes, two families who could not have more different views on the world and how to treat others.
Helen Schlegel, the youngest sister, full of compassion but not a lot of experience, bucks against the rigid traditions that govern English society at the turn of the 20th century. While her attempts at helping others may often go astray, Helen is determined to see the best in people and not be beaten down by a culture controlled by market values and using others to climb the socioeconomic ladder. Played by newcomer Philippa Coulthard, Helen is the beating heart of the Schlegel family.
Coulthard was kind enough to talk with UPROXX about the new miniseries, why people should give costume dramas a try, and reaching outside of our comfortable spheres.
It’s so refreshing to me to see such complex women on the screen. Tell me a little bit about Helen.
She’s the youngest Schlegel sister, and she comes from a really intellectually open, almost bohemian background. She really wears her heart on her sleeve and has a real strong sense of injustice and a sense of restlessness in Edwardian England as a woman. But I think she’s, as you said, they are such fully-formed complex characters, and she’s flawed as well as being so wonderfully empathetic.
She really strikes me as someone desperately trying to do good, but she can’t really get out of her own way sometimes.
Yeah, and I think she is so stifled by the time in a lot of ways because I think she has so much energy and has such a desire to do good and such curiosity and interest in the world. She’s such an anthropologist. Instead of meeting people who have completely opposing ideas to her on every level, instead of shying away from that, she finds that fascinating. And she wants to dig in and find out more about that. Certainly, that’s the case with Leonard Bast [Joseph Quinn] when she meets him and does have really good intentions to help him, but I think in some ways her idealism, it can sort of lead her astray and it could be somewhat misguided, I think. But ultimately it does come from such a beautiful place of wanting to make meaning of life, especially when you are so limited as a woman in that time.
Yeah, definitely. The novel was set around a century ago, but the themes of love and gender feel rather universal, especially with regards to the role of women in society, like you said. How do you think Howards End fits into the modern conversation surrounding the roles of women?
I mean there’s so much about it that is just hugely relevant, and it’s interesting that question, because a lot of — oh gosh, I was about to say a spoiler, which I probably shouldn’t — but I think it’s that idea of making connections and having relationships with people and opening yourself to people outside of your immediate ideological and social sphere, but not losing yourself in that. I think so many people could relate to that, the idea of when you are with someone it can be easy to lose yourself in that. I think with both Helen and Margaret [Hayley Atwell], it sort of really does show these very strong-minded women, and that when men come into their lives, how it changes things for them, and how it pulls the sisters apart. But eventually how they find each other again towards the end of the story. I think all of that is very part and parcel of why it’s a classic, is because all of those themes are universal and relevant regardless of the setting.
Plus, I feel like the when Margaret talks about “only connect” seems particularly poignant right now.
Yeah, definitely. I mean, especially today when it’s so easy to surround yourself with people that think the same as you, and so many people talk about the social media echo chamber, of only having people that sort of agree with you. You have a newsfeed that is tailored to you and your ideas, but more than anything it seems we need to be reaching outside of our immediate social spheres, and trying to understand people as opposed to being truly defensive or divisive. That’s what’s so remarkable about the Schlegel sisters is that they really do want to understand why people speak differently than them, and they sort of have a self-awareness that other people’s lived experiences are far different to their own. Especially comparing them to the Wilcox family, who are so blinded in a way by their privilege and are sort of unable to put themselves in the shoes of anyone else. So I do think that’s so important to be interested in the world and to want to understand where other people are coming from, now more than ever.
Yeah, definitely. So when you have these intense, emotional scenes — I won’t name any, so we don’t spoil anything — but what’s the mood like on set when you have to get in this frame of mind?
There were a lot of scenes that were quite heavy or meaty in terms of the emotional stakes, but generally on set I feel like Hayley and Matthew [MacFadyen] really set the tone for it being so comfortable. Hayley would describe it as, “Not taking yourself too seriously, but taking the work seriously.” It was always so lovely to just be able to joke around. I think it was a good mix of being very professional, but also being quick to laugh in an easy, comfortable environment on set, so that you did feel safe really letting go in some of those more intense, emotional scenes.
One thing I really loved about it is the costuming. It’s just absolutely stunning, so I have to ask … corsets. Absolutely terrible or not too bad?
I mean I was a little bit worried at first! I was like, “Oh gosh, am I going to be unable to breath?” And that in between scenes, they’ll have to be letting me out of the corset. But we would put it on in the morning and keep it on all day long. Like, even through lunch we wouldn’t really take if off. Because you do sort of get used to it essentially. It’s only really at the end of the day when they unlace you from the corset that you realize like, “Oh my God. That feels amazing.” Yeah, you do learn to sort of handle them. But certainly I’m very grateful to not have to wear them in daily life.
But yeah, we really wanted the costumes to feel like clothes rather than costumes. Essentially, the sisters had to be able to move and not seems stiff and stuffy, and I think there is a tendency that people can all of a sudden become so, I guess, restrained when wearing clothes like that. It was really important for Meg and Helen to be comfortable in what they were wearing. Yeah, so you get used to it pretty quickly.
I’ll really loved all the neckties that you guys wore. I thought that was like really elegant. I feel like we should bring that one back!
There’s a few things from the Edwardian era that I think were quite nice, then some things that are just hugely impractical. All of the beautiful like high-neck lacy sort of blouses and things, I feel like those are always sort of sneaking back in.
So not only is Howards End this classic novel, but you’ve also got the Merchant Ivory film as well. How did it feel to sort of step into Helena Bonham Carter’s shoes?
I hadn’t seen the film, so I purposely decided that I wouldn’t see the film until we’d finished filming. Yeah, I mean it feels so humbling, especially as the character alone is just such an incredible one. The Merchant Ivory film is brilliant. I can see why people are so protective of it and have such a strong love for it. It has endured because it’s wonderful, and they’re both such brilliant actresses. I think when I did watch it after filming, I guess it was a relief in a way because it’s so different. I feel like these are two very different takes on this story.
Her Helen felt very different from my own. But definitely felt a bit daunting, and I’m glad I didn’t watch it because, yeah, she’s marvelous. It would just be so tempting to try and do a poor emulation of whatever she did. I’m glad that I got to sort of keep it my own with fresh eyes and just have a go at what I thought Helen was.
I feel like there’s this unfortunate misconception that costume dramas are kind of stuffy and overly serious, which really isn’t the case. How do you think Howards End subverts that stereotype?
I mean, Kenneth Lonergan is such a masterful writer who is so good at subtlety and nuance and I feel like he complemented Forster’s writing so beautifully. I think that ultimately it’s a story about people and relationships and, yes, they are wearing these funny clothes, and it’s a very sort of romanticized cinematic time to transport yourself to, but ultimately it’s about the stories, about the relationships. So that was very much the focus of both Hettie [Macdonald] and Kenny, and we were constantly reminded to not fall into that trap of period drama acting, which can so easily happen when you are laced into a corset and you’re in a tearoom holding the tea and talking about things in these very haughty sort of accents.
So it was remembering that these are people and that the Schlegels, they behaved quite differently. I mean the way that Hayley and I were encouraged to move throughout the series: not to be too dainty. Everything felt real. It felt like Helen and Margaret could have done their own hair, that the clothes felt lived in, that we were really comfortable in the sets, that we felt like it was our home. So I think a combination of those things, hopefully people see that it’s more than just a genre or a setting.
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Adults and pediatric patients as young as 12 months old can use montelukast to prevent and manage asthma. It helps manage asthma symptoms and stop asthma attacks. It is used as a maintenance medication.
Montelukast is a medication recommended to treat allergic rhinitis and relieve symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, and throat and nose irritation. It works well for both recurring and seasonal allergic rhinitis.
Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
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Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
No one knows if Montelukast is safe to take while pregnant or nursing. Before taking it, you should talk to your doctor about whether you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
People who have liver problems should use It cautiously as the liver metabolizes it. Your doctor might change the dosage depending on how well your liver functions.
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It might not work as well with other drugs or make side effects more likely when taken with other medications. Tell your doctor or nurse about the medicines, supplements, and herbal items you’re using.
Controversies Surrounding Montelukast
Despite its efficacy in managing asthma and allergic rhinitis, Montelukast has been at the center of controversies, particularly concerning its safety profile and potential neuropsychiatric effects.
In 2019, the FDA said that this medicine could cause mental health problems in kids and teens. Both reports were written after the drug was sold, and evidence from clinical trials suggested that it could affect the brain and mind. To warn about neuropsychiatric events, the FDA added a Boxed Warning, the agency’s most noticeable warning, to the list of ingredients and meds containing the medicine.
Montelukast’s safety issues caused regulatory bodies and healthcare experts to reconsider its use, especially in children. It can reduce asthma and allergic rhinitis symptoms, although some experts advise cautious prescribing and strict monitoring, especially in people with neuropsychiatric disorders.
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The family is devastated by the loss of Harkins and is determined to find his body so that they can properly lay him to rest. They are asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything related to his disappearance to come forward and share any information they may have with the authorities.
The search for Harkins’ body has been ongoing for over a year, and the family is not giving up hope of finding answers. They are pleading with the community to assist in any way they can to help bring closure to the family and justice for Harkins.
The family’s appeal for tips on Harkins’ body is a desperate plea for closure and justice in this tragic case. As the investigation continues, the family is hopeful that their efforts will lead to the discovery of Harkins’ remains and ultimately bring the closure they so desperately need. | <urn:uuid:23dbb257-5239-4f0a-ad78-d964e637354b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://uslibertynews.com/seeking-tips-family-of-worcester-murder-victim-kevin-harkins-appeals-for-information-on-body/ | 2024-04-17T08:16:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.987731 | 335 |
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Logan » Wellsville Mountain Wilderness » Rattlesnake Canyon
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South Facing Slopes above Rattlesnake
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Not sure when it occurred. But I’m thinking yesterday afternoon or today sometime. I didn’t see it on my way home yesterday so I’m thinking maybe today sometime.
We're unsure of the date and the failing weak layer of this recent natural avalanche occurrence. I took this photo on 2-25 | <urn:uuid:6c7ca763-a981-41c4-92db-9c8b37a58350> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://utahavalanchecenter.org/avalanche/84651 | 2024-04-17T08:40:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.800803 | 116 |
The (Exclusive) UW MINI Owners Club.
An idea was formed and the decision was taken in 2009 that we were able to put over 50 years of Motorsport and Event organisation to the greater good via Telecomplus/The Utility Warehouse organisation.
So, founded in 2010, when The Utility Warehouse had 200+ MINIs on the road, we recognised the potential of establishing a fully-fledged RAC/MSA government approved Motor Club to provide an opportunity of getting together in a social atmosphere with the sole object of ‘putting something back in!’
Now in 2020, with the full backing and support of our Patron and our Chief Steward/Vice President, we celebrate our 10th birthday with over 1,200 MINI’s on the road (accredited by BMW MINI AG as the largest MINI Fleet in the World), with a little (!) effort from a lot of people.
The decision to form The Club has been unreservedly proved right. | <urn:uuid:c2e4b677-652e-405b-b8f7-e2568687ff7e> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://uwminiownersclub.co.uk/about-us/ | 2024-04-17T09:37:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.965113 | 202 |
Business applications or enterprise applications are popularly used in present times in corporate environment. Enterprise apps are large apps and become scalable, user-friendly, and data-centric as well as deliver great advantages to enterprises. With advancements in mobile app development technology, enterprise apps become popularly used by the small, mid and large sized businesses to streamline their critical processes and enhance efficiency. Based on the need of your business, you can plan to develop an app that delivers profitable outcomes with definite growth. It not only helps in increase employee engagement with an organization, but also boosts customer satisfaction, defeat rivals, improve decision-making process, boost productivity as well as proffer many more benefits.
Development of Different Types of Bespoke Enterprise Apps for Businesses
The trend of enterprise mobility increases that in turn helps in accomplishing the necessity of businesses to manage and empower their employee mobility. With the right conceptualization, design and development, you can make your enterprise app innovative in terms of gaining positive results for swift growth. There are several enterprise apps utilized by the organization based on their business needs such as:
- Enterprise Resource Planning App (ERP App) – This app helps you to incorporate all systems of your organization to access the data as and when require. In large organizations, where there different departments, such as sales, purchase, export, account, and others, with an efficient ERP app, it becomes the ease for top management to make their IT operations up-to-date.
- Content Management (CMS App) – It gives ease in managing different types of content including documents, presentations, product information, and many other data. CMS makes easy to manage and administrate bulk content. CMS becomes a basic necessity for every business in recent days.
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM App) – In order to deliver better service to your customers, CRM app helps your company in simplifying the work of sales and marketing team. In order to boost marketing activities as well as getting the response of customers or giving instant feedback, CRM app helps in increase proficiency of your customer relation department.
- Order Management App – It helps in keeping complete track of order system from its inquiry stage to successful delivery of products to customers. This order tracking helps in giving quick feedback of customers’ inquiry. With different criteria, you can get instant reports based on your requirement. It simplifies the task of sales and marketing team and enhances their performance with easy access of data, especially when they are in the field.
There are several other types of enterprise apps used by the organizations such as Human Resource Management (HRM App), Financial App, Export Sales App, Billing App and many more based on bespoke needs of companies’ internal operations. Developing a customized app based on the precise need of your company helps you in many ways to overcome challenges.
Enterprise Mobility Helps Businesses to Grow Rapidly
With an enterprise app such as ERP, it makes management easy to get instant reports anytime from anywhere that not only helps them to accomplish their task efficiently, but also helps in taking the right decision without any delay. Integration of your system with an enterprise app helps to make your complete system up-to-date and get MIS reports or other financial details instantly.
No matter, type of your business, you can hire an expert enterprise app development company, who can comprehend your business need and develop an app that precisely meet changing needs of your business. Understanding future growth in mind, a well-developed app by a professional and experienced mobile app developer can give your business complete return on your investment.
The Reasons for Growth of Enterprise App Market are:
- It offers advantages of better business operations.
- With increase in the number of mobile users in the workplace, it enhances work performance of employees while they are on the move.
- Nowadays, businesses totally rely on software applications and other automated tools for their internal processes, whether it becomes data analytics, customer relation, communication, billing as well as communication within an organization, business network and customers. An enterprise app become an excellent solution that work as a centralize interface. Besides, it optimizes utilization of existing resources using efficient integration.
- Depending on different software systems to streamline your business processes becomes costly and time-consuming matter. Creating an app that works as a bridge for your existing systems carry out a gap between your employees, data and management as well as systems.
- Another reason that has increased trend of an enterprise app is that it has given mobility to complex business processes and enable to access data from any site locations and make the work culture flexible. It has augmented the interest of employees in their work and reduces their workload and duplication tasks. It helps in making data management operation effective and trouble-free.
- Based on one survey, there is approximately a 731% rise in activating custom apps in the last year as top management prefers a complete organized mobile strategy. Creating powerful mobility tools help organizations to compete the critical market challenges and its rapid changes. With simple plug-and-play solutions which helpful for even layman having no technical knowledge can easily operate and serve the complex tasks. Thus, such mobile based business application takes companies to go forward with flexible options.
The success of any enterprise app completely depends on how efficiently it designed and developed. It becomes necessary to find a knowledgeable and reliable mobile app development company having a team of skilled mobile app developers with in-depth understanding in system architecture and development process for different mobile platforms.
With changing global trend, swift growth in utilization of enterprise apps has given new horizons to small, medium and large sized businesses to grow quickly by streamlining their processes. Any enterprise app designed for bespoke need of an organization gives booming outcomes, if it is designed by the expert mobile app development company having proficiency to comprehend the in-depth need of your business, latest mobile technology, and future trend to implement an app. | <urn:uuid:693d5183-773f-480b-9597-650cdde67688> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://uxdlab.us/know-how-enterprise-apps-benefit-in-streamline-your-business/ | 2024-04-17T08:09:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.953766 | 1,201 |
A sportsbook is a gambling establishment that accepts wagers on various sporting events. These wagers are usually made on the outcome of a specific event, with the winning team or player taking home the prize. The sportsbook determines the odds for each event and compiles them into a betting market. In order to ensure the fairness of these markets, the sportsbook must balance stakes and liability, a process known as risk management.
When choosing a sportsbook, it is important to read reviews and check the betting options and limits. It is also important to find a sportsbook that has a variety of betting markets, including the major leagues and smaller, niche competitions. Many of these events are not offered by all sportsbooks, so make sure you choose a site that caters to your particular preferences.
The sportsbook industry has exploded since the Supreme Court ruled that states should legalize sports gambling. Twenty-nine states have now permitted sportsbooks, and the competition is intense. The top operators are spending nearly as much on promotions as they are taking in, according to a 2021 Deutsche Bank report. That makes these sportsbooks less profitable than they appear.
Online sportsbooks offer a wide range of bonuses and promotions. Some of the most popular include free-to-play contests, daily parlays, and special payout offers. These promotions are meant to attract new customers and increase revenue for the company. Some of the best sportsbooks are also known for their customer service and fast payouts.
Another way to promote a sportsbook is through social media. A social media company can help a sportsbook increase its visibility by planning and executing an advertising campaign. The company will use keywords to target potential customers and increase its search engine rankings. The company can also help the sportsbook improve its website.
Getting a sportsbook business off the ground requires a lot of work and effort. But the payoff can be huge. A reputable sportsbook can attract thousands of players and can generate millions in profits. It is essential to create a good marketing strategy and develop a strong marketing network. A sportsbook should have a clear business model and be able to attract customers from all over the world.
If you are an aspiring sportsbook owner, it is vital to find the right software provider for your business. Look for a partner with experience in the iGaming industry and a portfolio of clients. Ideally, your partner will have worked with the top brands in the iGaming sector.
In addition to offering a broad range of sports, your sportsbook should have an attractive design. It should be easy to navigate, and feature links for the most popular events of the day on the main page. This will help users to locate and place their bets quickly and easily. It should also have a search box that allows users to type in a keyword or phrase to locate a certain event or market.
To maximize profit, a sportsbook should offer a number of different payment methods. In addition to credit cards, it should provide a variety of eWallets, including Neteller and Skrill. It should also offer a secure environment for transactions. | <urn:uuid:d6c8afbd-1a68-4707-831f-6302405a5e75> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://vdmdiveclub.org/how-to-choose-a-sportsbook-15/ | 2024-04-17T09:12:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.961262 | 626 |
Tilt Sculpted SCS LT - Scooter Clamp
The forging process allows the Sculpted SCS LT to be our lightest to date. The same standard TILT bolts are included. The 6mm hex key drive and 50% larger threads provide more clamping power and help keep the compression tight and bars in place. Every clamp bolt from Tilt comes with pre-applied anti-seize to prevent them from seizing to the clamp. In a world of complex appearances, the Sculpted series presents a subtle, well designed option for the riders who prefer to keep it cool.
Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
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Why should we be vegan? This leaflet covers all the reasons why we should be vegan — in a child-friendly way! Suitable for under 11s, the leaflet easily explains what veganism is and all of the reasons why we should be!
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Viva!’s fight is a fight for life – for animals and ourselves. Through effective campaigning, we take the brutal reality of intensive farming to the people who can effect the most change: consumers. Our wide-ranging campaigns promote veganism as the best way to save animals from suffering, protect the environment, improve health and help those in developing countries.
We have cleared most shelves of so-called ‘exotic meats’; our campaign against factory farming of pigs, turkeys and ducks aw deaths dive; we are closer than ever to a foie-gras free Britain and meat and dairy consumption are down in the UK thanks to Viva! and you. Viva! is a registered charity (1037486). | <urn:uuid:9489177d-a6ea-474a-8f1a-b3a41af59ff5> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://vivashop.org.uk/collections/teachers-collection/products/why-should-we-be-vegan-kids-leaflet-x-50 | 2024-04-17T09:00:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.941597 | 210 |
Opportunities for seasonal employment take center stage this weekend as the City of Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department hosts a seasonal job fair from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturday (March 12) in the clubhouse at the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course.
The Parks and Recreation Department is actively recruiting dependable, hardworking individuals to fill seasonal positions for the spring and summer of 2022. The Muscatine City Council recently passed an increase in the hourly rate for seasonal workers making this a great opportunity for individuals, including high school and college students, seeking seasonal work.
A variety of opportunities are available including Aquatic Center Manager, lifeguards, slide attendants, cashiers, equipment operators, office clerk, Golf Clubhouse supervisors, gas dock attendants, recreation program leaders, seasonal maintenance laborers, groundskeepers and College Search Kickoff program assistants. A complete list of opportunities are available on the City of Muscatine website at SUMMER POSITIONS.
Make plans to come out to the Muscatine Municipal Golf Course to talk with current staff, review open positions, and fill out an application. Interested persons may also fill out an application ahead of time by downloading a copy from the City of Muscatine website (Seasonal Job Application).
For more information, please contact the Muscatine Parks and Recreation Department at (563) 263-0241.
Other opportunities for employment with the City of Muscatine include:
- Maintenance Repairperson – Performs a variety of tasks of skilled and semi-skilled nature requiring the manual use of tools. Click on the link for a complete job description and how to apply. Applications are due by March 18, 2022.
- Fire Fighter – The Muscatine Fire Department is compiling a list of prospective candidates for the position of firefighter. If you are interested in joining our premier team of firefighter-paramedics, please submit your application to be placed on the current selection list by the May 18 deadline. Click here to view our recruitment video.
- Substitute Refuse Collector – The Muscatine Transfer Station is accepting applications for individuals to serve as a substitute refuse collector on an as needed basis. Hours will vary depending on need. Individuals applying should be reliable, physically able to lift 75 pounds and be able to work flexible and early morning hours. The position will remain open until filled.
- Transit Driver – The Transit Division of the Department of Public Works is looking for a few people who love driving and providing excellent customer service to the community. Click on the link for more information on hours and qualifications. The position will remain open until filled and all applicants are welcomed.
For more information, visit the Employment Opportunities section on the City of Muscatine web site. The City of Muscatine is an equal employment affirmative action employer. | <urn:uuid:54267353-d8c7-4a52-8c67-7a57d904f257> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://voiceofmuscatine.com/2022/03/09/seasonal-job-fair-scheduled-for-saturday-at-municipal-golf-course/ | 2024-04-17T10:06:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.914028 | 570 |
V4E has been present at all the marches. Once again we fielded a team, to carry our banner and march for change on 20 July 2019.
Beforehand we had supported the march and rally organizers by working with all the “5 Million” groups to ensure that speakers would be on the platform. An Vrancken had also ensured that we were a named organization supporting the march.
We were pleased to see representation of the EU27 in the UK and Brits in the EU on that platform!
We were also delighted that our marching team, especially Emmy van Deurzen and Mieke Kreeftenberg were able to be at the front of the march when press photos were taken so that there were shots of our banner and our distinctive SAVE OUR STAR placard (with the artwork of Mark Fairhurst), in the Guardian, the Observer and the Evening Standard.
We were pleased to march alongside Women for Europe and to have Tamara Flanagan of New Europeans join our team for part of the march. We are strong believers in team work and collaboration and were sad to miss the In Limbo team we had also hoped to march with. We were sorry that An had to pull out at the last minute from marching with us because of an injury.
We are delighted that Mieke Kreeftenberg and Anette Pollner who were with us on the march have both agreed to join our organizing team.
We are always looking for committed people to help us post in our Facebook forum and to retweet our twitter account @voiceseurope
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If you’re not careful you could end up spending hundreds of pounds on kids. British people spend hundreds of pounds on children’s toys per year. The question is, how can you save money on kids toys?
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The winter blues are a real thing, and given the year we’ve all had, it’s definitely time to shake off the old routines and start fresh. One way to help your mind and body is to wake up early. Setting the alarm clock for an early-to-rise time can put your day on an upward trajectory that can have countless benefits in your life. Today, we’ll look at three key benefits of getting an early start to your day. And waking up a little earlier might be just the push you need to explore other healthy routines in your life.
When you’re pressured to get things done, you can feel the effects of the added stress. And when it comes to accomplishing all of your daily goals, and the pace at which you tackle those to-do lists matters. Getting an early start to even the most hectic day can boost your productivity at home, at work, and in life. Everyone’s definition of early can be different. But generally, working your alarm clock back slowly, maybe a half-hour at a time will help you transition to getting that extra hour or two in the morning.
Staying Ahead of the Curve
On those mornings that you accidentally oversleep, the whole day seems to run behind. It’s also those hurried mornings that tend to lead to other setbacks, like losing your keys or forgetting something. Then you might find yourself speeding to get to work on time, which can lead to getting pulled over. Getting a late start on your day might mean you skip breakfast, too. It’s this constant state of being behind that can be avoided when you’re able to get an early start on the day. Having that extra time means you can tackle those unknown hiccups throughout the day without feeling rushed.
Committing to an early-to-rise schedule can help you stay organized. Planning for an early start can also allow you to plan your agenda. Tackle your to-do lists in tandem by setting an ongoing schedule for yourself. You can stick to your morning regimen and be motivated to plan for the duration of the day.
Sometimes, not paying attention to your sleep schedule can leave you feeling tired and worn. If you’re experiencing more than one of those rushed days each week, the mental stress of feeling behind can wear on your energy level, too. Getting an early start to your day and keeping with your schedule can help you keep an eye on your sleep habits. You’ll be less likely to stay up super late, knowing you have a 5:00 AM or 6:00 AM wake-up time.
General Health Benefits
Believe it or not, setting your alarm a little earlier has health benefits. As you transition to an earlier start to your morning, you’ll notice a host of changes in your health. And while not everyone can expect all of these health pattern changes, most benefits will present within your first week of committing to an early morning.
The Body’s Reset Button
Staying up late or sleeping well into mid-morning can wreak havoc on your body. You might begin to feel achy or sluggish with an inconsistent rest pattern. When you work on scheduling an early morning yourself, you’ll start to notice improvements in how you feel. Sticking to a regular sleep schedule will allow your body to hit its reset button each night.
Leads to Healthier Eating Habits
Getting up early means you’ll always have plenty of time to have breakfast. And as you know, it may just be the most important meal of the day. Feeding your body in the morning will lead to a regular schedule of eating and can help you avoid meal skipping and over-eating that often comes with running behind or getting up late.
Provides More Time to Exercise
There is a lot you can do with that extra hour in the morning. Many use it to add an exercise routine to their schedule. This, of course, has a host of health benefits and can help you feel energized throughout the day. You don’t have to jump directly into an aerobic workout to see positive effects, either. Starting with morning stretches or yoga before your cup of coffee can be helpful, as well.
Mental & Emotional Benefits
In addition to your productivity and physical health improvements from getting up early, there are plenty of mental and emotional benefits. Preparing for an early start to your day can help you stay focused and be healthy for your brain function and emotional peace. Just using that extra 30 minutes in the morning to clear your mind can be incredibly helpful with your focus and mental energy.
Getting up earlier, even if it’s only an hour ahead of your normal schedule, can allow you to start your day in a position of feeling prepared and empowered. Being ahead of the curve will eliminate any stress associated with running late, feelings that you’re forgetting something, or pressures with time crunches. Feeling prepared often leads to actually being prepared, and you’ll probably be less likely to make mistakes or forget things, too.
Renewed Positive Outlook
Setting the alarm earlier and sticking to an early morning schedule can translate to a renewed positive outlook. Mentally, you’ll feel in control of your day, despite the normal and unexpected setbacks that often arise with work and family. Setting the pace for yourself and allowing yourself enough time will have you feeling more optimistic. And this positive range of sentiments will be contagious to others around you.
During those times that you feel rushed, stressed, or behind, it’s usually because you didn’t have a good handle on expectations for the day. You might feel like the world is throwing all of the curveballs at you unexpectedly, tripping up your mental compass. Getting an early start to your day won’t eliminate those unknown circumstances. But it can help you set and manage certain expectations of how your day will go and the pace at which you embrace it. You won’t be able to control morning traffic, for example. However, getting up early can allow you time to prepare for that traffic without wasting time. You can’t control one of your kids getting sick with the flu. But you can be mentally and physically prepared to adjust your schedule in a way that allows you to be a home nurse and still accomplish your tasks for the day.
If you’re struggling to find a normal routine for yourself this year, consider starting your day a little earlier. Just setting the alarm clock early enough for you to relieve some of the pressures can be just the boost needed to feel in control, more productive, and healthier. With this extra time in your day, you can also schedule those preventive health appointments with your healthcare providers. And remember, when you need help with health insurance options or the marketplace, W3LL is here to help. And you can use that extra hour in the morning to find affordable health insurance plans. | <urn:uuid:b039fe0b-d236-498d-a902-323837190bb8> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://w3ll.com/blog/how-to-wake-up-early-and-3-benefits-of-an-early-start/ | 2024-04-17T09:48:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.951343 | 1,433 |
In interviews people ask me, “Where do you get your story ideas?” All of my tales take place on or around the Mexican Border. Sometimes the action takes place deep in Mexico. Its’s what fascinates me. So when something like Sean Penn’s interview with El Chapo, the Mexican Drug Lord makes the news it’s a no brainer. Because that’s the heart of a story.
Joaquin Guzman, known as El Chapo, wants to move Hollywood to Sinaloa and do a film based on his life. Sean Penn with the help of Kate del Castillo snuck into Mexico to meet the Drug Lord. Rumors imply Penn made elaborate plans to slip across the border in the trunk of a friend’s car. He was unaware his trip was being monitored by a suspicious DEA.
Penn and del Castillo are now being investigated by Mexican authorities. She is accused of brokering the meeting with the Drug Lord. El Chapo said he didn’t know who Sean Penn was.
Penn says he didn’t bring El Chapo down. He was miles away when that happened. But he probably looks over his shoulder a lot. Guzman was captured on January the eighth of this year. Penn and Guzman met in October of last year when Guzman was still a fugitive from Mexican justice. El Chapo was described as confident and dressed in a silk shirt and pressed black jeans. Well groomed and looking to be in good health, he was the most wanted man in Mexico.
The Sinaloa Cartel is famous for creating elaborate tunnels for drug trafficking. Guzman’s escape passage from Altiplano Prison had a motorcycle on rails that was used to transport tools.
Guzman has been ranked as one of the richest men in the world. The cartel’s estimated income has been three billion dollars a year.
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As the anticipation builds for Apple’s next-generation Apple Watch, rumors and speculations are swirling around the potential features of the upcoming Apple Watch Series 10 or “X.” With insights from Bloomberg and industry analysts, here’s a glimpse into what might be in store for the eagerly awaited wearable device.
- microLED Display: Analysts Jeff Pu and Ross Young predict a leap forward with a high-end model featuring a 2.1-inch microLED display. This advanced technology promises better energy efficiency, faster response times, and richer colors compared to the current OLED screens, potentially setting a new standard for smartwatch displays.
- Major Redesign for the Anniversary: With the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch approaching, insiders suggest a significant redesign is on the horizon. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman hints at a thinner profile and a revamped casing design that could accommodate new magnetic bands, offering users more customization options while potentially allowing for larger batteries and internal enhancements.
- Health Features: Apple aims to integrate blood pressure monitoring capabilities into its smartwatch lineup, providing users with insights into their cardiovascular health. Building on its existing sleep-tracking capabilities, the Apple Watch is poised to incorporate sleep apnea detection functionality. In a bid to enhance health monitoring, the Apple Watch is rumored to detect episodes of hypertension, alerting users to potentially concerning spikes in blood pressure.
As for the release timeline, Apple traditionally unveils its latest smartwatch alongside the flagship iPhone in September. However, with the possibility of a landmark “Apple Watch X” in the works, the unveiling date remains speculative. Whether it debuts in September or aligns with the original Apple Watch anniversary in April, the anticipation for the next evolution of Apple’s wearable technology continues to grow.
While these rumors offer tantalizing glimpses into the future of the Apple Watch, it’s essential to approach them with cautious optimism until official announcements confirm the details. As the tech world eagerly awaits Apple’s next move, the prospect of groundbreaking features and innovations in wearable technology has never been more exciting. Stay tuned for updates as the countdown to the next Apple Watch release begins. | <urn:uuid:d2013c81-0e4f-46b4-b9c0-2277a291c923> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://watchapplist.com/2024-apple-watch-rumors/ | 2024-04-17T10:05:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.904899 | 443 |
What does it take to get top dollar for your company in a sale? Hagen Rogers shares what he has learned over the course of his career in M&A with Mike Miller, host of radio show Talking Money®. The interview first aired on September 1, 2018 at 10am.
Crossing the M&A Bridge Radio Interview With Hagen Rogers
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Lena Dunham, ‘Voice of A Generation’: But It’s Definitely Not Mine
Lena Dunham has been the poster child for feminism for a little while now. But should that be the case? Here’s why Sammy thinks her credentials are tricky, to say the least.
With all the child molesting and false rape accusing she’s been doing alongside her book writing and TV-show-writing-and-acting lately, there’s no denying Lena Dunham been busy. Never has there been a more troublesome feminist icon of recent times, and there’s about five miles of column inches (and comment sections) to prove it. But who is she a mouthpiece for, anyway? And as an audience, are we taking her far too seriously?
Before Lena lays on any advice, she puts a self-deprecating dip on it. Her book, ‘Not that Kind of Girl’ is subtitled ‘a young woman tells you what she’s “learned”’, with emphasis drawn to the quotation marks; in her #ASKLENA video series, she proclaims ‘limited knowledge’ before offering advice on mental health, relationships and bullying; in this interview she makes it clear that her advice is based on past mistakes, and for that reason her advice-giving is ‘very tricky ground to stand on’. She also talks about making ‘conscious choices’ as a ‘role model’. Right.
…her advice-giving is ‘very tricky ground to stand on’.
Criticisms Lena has accrued in her short time in the limelight have included: molesting her sister and then writing about it, falsely accusing someone of rape and then writing about it, whitewashing her TV series, and generally being an entitled, overpaid baby. It’s been hell of a year, but Dunham’s accolades have been piling up almost as quickly as the column inches. Season four of Girls started up on the 11th of this month and the fifth was confirmed even before it went out. Dunham won the Golden Globe for being a dead good actress in 2013, as well as a load of other awards for generally being excellent. Thousands of girls comment on her Instagram and Twitter, looking up to her as a sort of demi-god.
But do they really? Where is this assumption born from? Just because a series is aimed at girls, doesn’t mean it’s girls who watch it and worship it. I feel like she’s definitely a mouthpiece for someone, but that person isn’t me, and it isn’t really anyone I know, either. In Tiny Furniture, Lena’s first film, the events (a tiny paycheck which leads her to quit her job almost instantaneously; lusting after a man she works with then having sex with him in a pipe; being very mean to her old uni friend because… there’s actually no reason here) don’t exactly correlate with my worries (having no money, having no job, losing my mind and being eaten by a pack of wild Alsatians). I understand that these are characters built to point out and satirise entitlement, but what grinds on me is that there’s no learning, no character growth offered.
…lusting after a man she works with then having sex with him in a pipe…
This lack of actioning what she’s “learned” can also be highlighted in Lena’s real life. Despite calls for a more representative cast in NYC-based Girls, there’s been no movement from a story that speaks overwhelmingly about what it’s like to be a rich white girl. Another refusal of “learning”: her unthinking inclusion in her book of a passage about molesting her sister and wooing her like a ‘sexual predator’. This is a statement she says she was ‘aware… was insensitive’. So why include it? Complete thoughtlessness, the kind that only the rich can afford to have?
So why include it? Complete thoughtlessness, the kind that only the rich can afford to have?
Or is all of this just for attention? She’s obviously very clever, and her output is rooted in introspection- so why isn’t she palpably bridging the gap between her evident self-awareness and her content?
God, how much would I love to embrace Lena Dunham without having to think about all the things she’s done that would have ruined anyone else. But I can’t. Of course she’s done wonderful things- a young woman writing a massive HBO show about young women? Incredible. Speaking out about sexual assault, mental health and body image? Amazing. I’m not asking for perfection here, far from it- but what I am asking for is a tangible response to her criticisms. She’s not ‘one of us’- I can’t see it, she’s too out of touch. I don’t empathise with her, and unless I’m giving an extremely shallow reading- I don’t really think she cares, because she doesn’t have to. | <urn:uuid:549d3cc6-cc65-4880-8a5e-88f595f174e1> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://watershed.co.uk/archive-sites/rifemagazine/2015/01/lena-dunham-voice-generation-definitely-mine/ | 2024-04-17T09:08:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.968143 | 1,110 |
In a riveting display of skill and determination, the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad, India, played host to the WBC Middle East Welterweight Men’s Title Fight and the WBC India Title Fight in the Light Flyweight category on December 16, 2023. Organized by the Telangana Boxing Council, these bouts showcased the prowess of the participating boxers, leaving spectators on the edge of their seats.
Jaishankar Triumphs in WBC Middle East Welterweight Clash
The spotlight was on the WBC Middle East Welterweight Title Fight, where Sabari Jaishankar of India faced off against Khashaiar Ghassemi from Iran in a 10-round battle of skill and tenacity. The Gachibowli Stadium witnessed a hard-hitting encounter as both boxers traded clean punches throughout the match.
Despite the intense competition, Sabari Jaishankar proved his mettle and secured victory with a well-deserved Unanimous Decision. The judges’ scorecards reflected Jaishankar’s dominance, declaring him the Winner and Champion of the WBC Middle East Welterweight Title with scores of 110-90, 99-91, and 98-92. This triumph solidified Jaishankar’s standing as a force to be reckoned with in the boxing world.
Ramandeep’s Tactical Prowess Secures WBC India Light Flyweight Title
In the WBC India Title Fight in the Light Flyweight category, Ramandeep Kaur faced Mamta Singh in an electrifying 8-round contest. Both boxers displayed remarkable skill and determination, making it a closely contested bout that kept the audience captivated.
However, Ramandeep Kaur’s superior tactical skills ultimately gave her the edge, leading to a Split Decision victory. The judges’ scores of 75-76, 77-74, and 76-75 solidified Ramandeep’s position as the Winner and Champion of the WBC India Light Flyweight Category. Her strategic prowess and determination showcased the depth of talent in boxing, leaving an indelible mark on the championship night.
In conclusion, the WBC Middle East Welterweight Title Fight and the WBC India Title Fight provided fans with a thrilling spectacle of boxing excellence. Sabari Jaishankar and Ramandeep Kaur emerged victorious, etching their names in the annals of WBC history, and highlighting the vibrant boxing scene in the region. | <urn:uuid:b6b4cec2-0e87-410b-bc8e-7cdce3a9ec2c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://wbcboxing.com/en/thrilling-night-of-championship-boxing-jaishankar-and-ramandeep-emerge-victorious/ | 2024-04-17T09:01:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.920864 | 518 |
Since 1984, National PTA has designated one week in May as a special time to honor the men and women who lend their passion and skills to educating our children.
Teachers change the lives of millions of children every day, and their work and impact extends far beyond the boundaries of the classroom. Join us during PTA Teacher Appreciation Week to #ThankATeacher for all that they deliver to our nation’s children.
This year’s theme is “Teachers Deliver.” And they do! Teachers deliver so much to our students—inspiration, motivation and, ultimately, their futures. From May 8-12, 2017, we would like to celebrate teachers and deliver our thanks and gratitude to them. | <urn:uuid:14eef851-e71b-47b0-8c3a-5dc881a68e4b> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://weaonline.org/2017/05/teacher-appreciation-week-2017/ | 2024-04-17T08:38:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.969232 | 150 |
Poker is a game of chance played with cards. A typical poker game is played using a 52-card deck. Depending on the game’s rules, the player can either discard some of the cards or take new ones from the top of the deck. The player may also call, raise, or fold based on the game’s rules.
In all poker games, one or more rounds of betting are involved. Cards are typically dealt face up, but the player can also shuffle his or her own deck.
For the most part, the best hand is usually the lowest cards in the deck. However, in some games the highest hand might be a straight flush or a five of a kind.
To get a better idea of how a poker game works, imagine a group of people sitting around a table. One player makes the first bet, while the others match the bet. It is important to note that the player making the first bet has a vested interest in the outcome. After the round is over, the player with the highest hand takes the pot.
In addition to the first bet, each player is required to make a contribution to the pot. This is often called an ante or a blind.
There are many variations of the ante – it can be a fixed amount or a percentage of the total pot. Some variants even allow a player to ante up before the hand is dealt.
The pot is a collection of all the bets made by all players in a single deal. When the cards are discarded, another round of betting is conducted. During this round, a player is expected to show his or her card or bet, and a player who is willing to bet large amounts is said to be an active player.
A poker game is also known for its use of bluffing. This can be a good or bad thing, depending on how the game is played. If the player is willing to bluff, then he or she may be able to win the pot. On the other hand, if the player is not willing to bet large sums of money, he or she will be beaten by a player who does.
While the above might be the most important element of a poker game, there are many other factors to consider. Besides luck, there are also skills to be honed. Players can improve their odds of winning by preparing for the hand and bluffing if they think they can outsmart their opponents.
The poker industry has seen an uptick in popularity due to online casinos, television broadcasts of the game and poker clubs. Although it is considered a national pastime, the ancestry of the poker name isn’t totally clear. Several possible influences have been proposed, including brelan, primero and as nas. However, it is likely that the word poker is a composite of the various versions of the game that are now available in a variety of locations. | <urn:uuid:e1412ba6-afd8-4ddc-b377-3ab6b0aaffe3> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://weddingelements.net/how-to-play-online-poker-5/ | 2024-04-17T08:17:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.981585 | 585 |
Exercise machines may take up a lot of real estate on the gym floor, but if you look at them and think WTF, you’re not alone. And if you decide to ignore them completely and spend quality time with dumbbells instead, you’re probably not missing out. “I’ve mainly been using my bodyweight and dumbbells to strength train for years,” explains Derek DeGrazio, partner and lead trainer at Barry’s Bootcamp Miami. Just because these machines are around (and you see some people using them) doesn’t mean they’re essential to accomplishing your fitness goal.
What machines are we talking about? Think squat rack, leg extension machine, biceps curl machine, and other strength machines you see at the gym. This type of equipment can be useful for specific muscle isolation exercises, DeGrazio explains, but that can limit their effectiveness—plus there’s an added risk for injury if you’re not using them correctly. (It’s important to note that we’re not talking cardio machines such as treadmills, rowers, and ellipticals, which are great for logging some heart-rate-rising cardio minutes.)
When it comes to working on your strength gains, exercises that utilize just your bodyweight, free weights like barbells and dumbbells that aren’t attached to a machine, or other minimal workout tools (like resistance bands or sliding disks) have a leg up on machines in a few ways. Here, top trainers explain why operating heavy machinery at the gym may not always be the most efficient way to meet your goals.
EXERCISE MACHINES TYPICALLY ONLY WORK ONE OR TWO MUSCLE GROUPS AT A TIME.
“Machines have their place [in your fitness program], but they take away stabilization challenges,” explains Hannah Davis, C.S.C.S., author of Operation Bikini Body. Often this means the muscles of your core aren’t working as hard while training. For example, if you’re doing a standing bicep curl, your core and leg muscles are also engaged as they help to stabilize your body in the upright position while you’re completing the movement. When you’re doing a seated bicep curl on a machine, you only need to engage your biceps, she explains.
A lot of our movement stems from having a supportive core, explains DeGrazio, and machines often don’t do much to make these muscles stronger.
“Certain machines place you in a fixed position that doesn’t truly mimic a functional movement pattern,” Davis adds. Functional training (for instance, deadlifting a loaded barbell and performing heavy carries) uses your muscles in ways you strain them in day-to-day life, which helps reduce the risk of injury during non-gym activities, such as lifting groceries and carrying them upstairs.
Machines also let the rest of your muscles relax while you focus on a specific area. “Bodyweight exercises recruit more muscle groups,” explains Davis. Recruiting more muscle groups requires you to exert more energy, so you’ll burn more calories during your workout (plus, over time, increasing your muscle mass gives your basal metabolic rate a boost so you burn more calories at rest). Compound moves are your best bet for this (as opposed to isolation exercises) because they deliberately recruit multiple muscle groups, and most machines don’t offer a compound movement pattern.
MACHINES DON’T FIT EVERY BODY PERFECTLY, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
“A lot of machines have pictures showing you what to do, but they’re not always clear enough to show you what muscles you should be using,” says DeGrazio. “If we’re focused on the wrong muscle groups with these machines, we can put our entire body in a precarious situation.” This means you’ll be setting your body up for potential injury. And even if you don’t get hurt, if you’re not using the muscles the machine is designed for, you won’t get the same results as you would if you’d used it correctly.
Part of the problem is that machines aren’t as accommodating to varying body sizes as free weight and bodyweight exercises. Range of motion is not a one-size-fits-all thing—you might find that one machine limits your ability to fully execute a move, while another forces you to extend beyond what’s comfortable or safe for your body. Newer machines tend to be more adjustable than older ones, but if you don’t know the right way to set it up, you may end up doing the exercise improperly, risking a joint injury, DeGrazio warns. Of course, all exercise has inherent risk (especially if you’re not using proper form), but adding in large equipment can up your chances of getting hurt when it’s not used properly.
To make things even more complicated, each machine has best practices when it comes to proper form. Remembering everything can be tricky.
EXERCISE MACHINES CAN HAVE A PLACE IN SOME FITNESS ROUTINES, BUT YOU DON’T NEED THEM TO SEE STRENGTH GAINS.
All machines are not created equal. “There are many free-motion machines popping up in gyms these days,” explains Davis. These are machines that don’t restrict your range of motion. Take a cable machine, for example, which is a mainstay in most gyms. “Most variations of cable machines can accommodate many different heights and individual biomechanical considerations so they are great machines to get comfortable with.”
If you don’t know how to use these or other machines correctly, ignorance really is bliss. Of course, they can have a place in some fitness routines—for example, if you’re coming back from injury and can’t support your own bodyweight safely yet, or you’re trying to build strength in one specific muscle group, explains Davis—but under normal circumstances you’ll be just fine avoiding them. And if you do want to try one out? Ask a gym staff member how to use it properly, she suggests.
No matter what you’re doing, it’s important to be smart and safe with your workouts (while getting that burn going, too). “It’s all about being able to challenge the muscles and push your body to the limit. Machines can sometimes be helpful but they’re not necessary,” says DeGrazio. Bottom line? Working up a sweat with bodyweight moves and free weights is more than enough.
HERE ARE 3 AMAZING MACHINE-FREE WORKOUTS TO TRY (BONUS: THEY’RE ALL JUST 10 MINUTES LONG).
- This routine puts your entire body to work with just three moves.
- This lower-body workout is perfect for your next legs day.
- An abs workout without a single crunch or plank? We’re in.
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You may be wondering and probably asking yourself if at all it will be possible for you to sell your house for cash without listing it with the realtors. As a matter of fact, when it comes to the need to sell house, you need to know that there are some few alternatives that you can select and choose from. These are such as selling the house by listing as we have already mentioned, selling it by placing it as For Sale By Owner, or better still some go for the sale via the real estate investors who pay cash for houses. All the above alternatives have their characteristic benefits and this is a fact that we cannot deny.
Though the fact is that when it comes to the need to sell house fast and for cash, one of these many alternatives gets to stand out as being the best. Having your house sold by listing it with the realtors will be a disadvantage when you get to consider the factor of time in the whole deal. One thing that is a fact is that those propertis listed for sale with the realtors often tend to sit for quite a long period of time before they finally get to sell out. Such is an occurrence that will by and large get to get you incurring lots and lots of costs with the need to have your house sold. Moreover listing house for sale with the real estate agencies will as well demand on you to have put in money doing all the necessary repairs and fixes on the property prior to it being listed with the agencies irrespective of the fact that resources for such may be wanting. Precisely put, this is one alternative that will not be the best for you to go for.
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Generation of Proof
The YOU Protocol's reputation proofing process begins with users becoming part of specific groups that correspond to different reputation attributes. Only members within these groups are eligible to create a proof. This unique structure ensures that the verification of attributes is confined to the relevant community or context.
When initiating the proof creation, several components come into play. The "nullifier" is derived from the user's secrets and serves to avoid double signaling. It's a unique identifier that ensures each proof is singular and genuine. The "signal" is the message to relay, acting as the communicated reputation attribute or claim. The "Group ID" indicates the group to which the user belongs, linking the proof to specific attributes. Along with user's Public Commitment Identity, this will create a proof.
The Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Argument of Knowledge (zk-SNARK) is then applied to craft a proof that validates the user's claim without revealing their identity. This cryptographic technique allows for a secure and confidential representation of the user's reputation.
Sharing of Proofs
Once the proof is generated, it's displayed as a QR code. This encapsulates all relevant information in a simple, scannable format, making it easy for users to share and for others to verify. The QR code generation adds an additional layer of convenience, bridging the gap between complex cryptographic processes and everyday user interaction. Others can verify the user's claim by scanning the QR code. The cryptographic proof contained within ensures the legitimacy of the claim while maintaining the anonymity of the user.
Verification within the YOU Protocol can be executed both on-chain and off-chain, catering to different user needs and applications.
For on-chain verification, the process involves interacting directly with the YOU Smart Contract, where certain gas fees apply. This method ensures a high level of security and trustworthiness, as the verification is recorded on the blockchain. However, it does require the verifier to own a wallet to perform the validation, adding a layer of complexity.
Full Data Ownership
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For the first time in history a former American president has been charged with a crime. A Manhattan grand jury voted to indict former president Donald Trump for hush money payments made to porn star Stormy Daniels. The indictment is under seal. Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg will announce the specific charges in the coming days. After which… arrangements will be made for the former president to surrender and enter a plea. What does this mean legally and politically for the former president?
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Latin Brides – The Best Way To Find a Latin Wife
From the outside, it may seem that Latin wives are too gorgeous, even a little arrogant, and boldly look at the world around them with emphasized superiority. It may seem so primarily because every second Latin lady looks like a fashion model from the catwalk. Local Latina women are also devoid of complexes at a practically genetic level. Nevertheless, those Americans who have already managed to get to know Latin brides better know that kinder, sincere, and open women cannot be found worldwide. Our team has prepared an expert review of Latin Wife, which will answer the main questions: how to meet such women and where to find the best ladies of Latin America.
Latin Wives Statistics
🌐 Top Latin Mail Order Bride Service | LatinFeels |
💸Latin brides cost | $1,400 – $7,500 |
👰🏽Average age of Latin Wives | 21 |
⚖️ Legitimacy of mail-order marriages in USA | Yes |
📄Visa Type | K-1 Fiancé Visa |
❤️Success Rate | 64% |
💔Divorce rate | 36% |
Best Mail Order Bride Sites To Find Latin Wife
Latin Brides Key Features
Many Americans know that local brides most open to new relationships follow the so-called dating etiquette. This is a new trend in Latin American social life, and it is this etiquette that replaced the openness of morals that preceded it. As a result, now there are, albeit unspoken, formulated rules. If you follow these simple rules of social relations, it can be outrageous to impress a Latin mail order bride.
Don’t be too intrusive. Latin brides values naturalness very much. Therefore, if you want to become the most essential and desirable man in your wife’s life, remain yourself. This does not mean at all that you need to smile all the time, like at a dentist appointment or in a toothpaste commercial. This means that she needs to be sure that you are showing a genuine interest in her.
Don’t be too polite. The Latin wife, like no other Hispanic creature, appreciates self-confidence. Therefore, if you are polite and emphatically courteous with her, she will most likely feel that you do not consider her equal to you against the background of some other men. She will take this as an attempt to limit the freedom and independence for which she loves her country so much.
Don’t try to hide your interest. This south american women will not let you remain indifferent to her. She will constantly monitor your behavior, trying to understand how your words, looks, gestures, and even your breathing evoke in her. Therefore, if you want to make a powerful impression on her, try not only to speak but also to think with her in the same language.
If you want your Latin wife to stay with you for a long time, you will have to learn to speak her language with her. This means that you will have to listen and understand what she is saying and react to her words like she does to your actions. If you do the opposite, your local girlfriend will very quickly feel that she doesn’t really like you.
Don’t overdo it with grooming. A Latin bride loves to be won over by the man she likes. She will be delighted that you will show her attention without having a chance to receive a kiss in return. Therefore, when courting a Latin woman, try to look natural. Do not pretend to be someone who has nothing to show but your big smile.
Try to show yourself for who you really are. This is your task. Don’t be too serious or boring, and don’t pretend to be someone who doesn’t have any feelings or emotions. If your Latin woman sees that you are truly passionate about her, she will also be passionate about you, and she will need to be close to you. She will want to get to know you better. But don’t forget that she is a woman and she wants to be won over by the man she likes.
The Latin bride believes that she has the right to dispose of herself and her property as she pleases. This means that if you want to see a Latin woman, you have to pay for dates. If you don’t pay, she will be unhappy with you and will never want to date you again. Therefore, if you want to date her, pay for everything yourself. As strange as it sounds, it actually works. Read other Latina stereotypes below.
How Much Does a Latin Mail Order Bride Cost?
Are you considering finding a Latin mail order bride but are concerned about the cost? You’re not alone. Many American men are interested in Latin mail order brides but are turned off by the high price tag.
The average cost of a Latin mail order bride is between $10,000 and $20,000. This includes the cost of the bride’s airfare, her visa fees, and other associated expenses such as wedding plans and honeymoon costs. Of course, this is just an average and your actual costs will vary depending on the specific circumstances of your relationship.
However, there are ways to reduce the cost of a Latin mail order bride. One way is to choose a less popular destination for your wedding. For example, instead of getting married in Puerto Rico, you could get married in the Dominican Republic or Costa Rica. These countries are less expensive than Puerto Rico and offer all of the same benefits, including beautiful beaches and lush landscapes.
Another way to reduce the cost of a Latin mail order bride is to pay for her airfare. This can be done by using airline miles or points from a credit card. If you can travel to her country for free, take advantage of it! This will save you thousands of dollars on airfare alone.
Meet Latin Brides Online
Calculate the Price of Latin Female
Best Dating Sited to Meet Latin Girls
If you’re interested in meeting Latin girls for dating or relationships, there are several dating sites that can help you connect with them:
- LatinAmericanCupid: With a large user base of Latin singles from all over the world, LatinAmericanCupid is one of the most popular dating sites to meet Latin girls.
- AmoLatina: AmoLatina offers a variety of features such as messaging, video chat, and gift-giving to help you connect with Latin women.
- ColombianCupid: If you’re specifically interested in meeting Colombian women, ColombianCupid has a large user base of Colombian singles.
- MexicanCupid: MexicanCupid caters to Mexican singles and offers features such as messaging, video chat, and a matching algorithm to help you find compatible matches.
- BrazilCupid: BrazilCupid caters to Brazilian singles and offers features such as messaging, video chat, and a matching algorithm to help you find compatible matches.
Each of these dating sites has its own unique features and strengths, so it’s worth exploring them to find the best one for your needs.
Where to Meet Latin Women
In the last decade, life has become much easier, and now anyone can meet a young and accessible Latin mail order brides. Thanks to the development of modern technologies and trends of global globalization, the modern world offers several ways to meet beauties from Latin America:
- Acquaintance on the street. This method does not require much effort, and its effectiveness is obvious.
- Dating using social networks. Thanks to the development of the Internet, now every person has a chance to meet a beautiful woman in different parts of the world.
- Acquaintance with the help of dating sites. Here you need to show a little imagination to find your soul mate.
- Acquaintance with the help of special services. Recently, many companies have been offering their clients special services that allow them to meet Latin brides. Such services have great potential, but for their correct operation, you need to know some of the features that may arise in the process of working with the service.
- Acquaintance with Latin women through internet clubs. Such clubs have great potential, but in the course of their work, many questions may arise that should be carefully worked out and resolved.
- Acquaintance through travel agencies. This method of acquaintance can be effective only if the travel company offers its clients various tours from Latin America.
- Dating girls through professional intermediaries. Today, there are many professional intermediaries who, for a fee, will help you meet a Latin woman. Basically, these intermediaries work with people who have already had experience dating girls from this region.
How to Date Latin Wife?
Getting married to Latin brides can turn your life into a fairy tale, but there are some very specific benefits beyond this abstract statement. Many Americans highlight the main benefits of marriage to a Latin woman:
- Belonging to the same culture. Many couples move to Latin America to find a new culture combined with long-standing traditions and customs. In the United States, culture is not so closely related to the culture of the place where you live. It is possible that your family will consider you a stranger and will treat you like a foreigner.
- Joint education of children. A child who grows up in Latin America will have two surnames – his own and his mother’s. He can become a real American, but this does not mean that he will become a full citizen of his country.
- The ability to communicate with older relatives. Many young people do not know their grandparents and rarely communicate with them. In Latin America, communication with relatives is an integral part of life.
- Choice. There are people in the Latin community who like what you like and those who like what you like. This allows you to avoid the crashes that happen in people of different cultures.
- No restrictions. In Latin America, there are no strict restrictions that are imposed on people from America. For example, in the United States, there is a limit on the amount of money a man can spend on his wife.
- Freedom of speech. Freedom of speech is one of the most important distinctions of Latins. If you can say something in the United States that may upset or anger you, you will have to pay for it. In Latin America, you are free to speak your mind, even if it might hurt your family and friends.
Success Stories Of Wives From Latin countries
Benefits of Marrying a Latin Mail Order Bride
Among the key characteristics of Latin women, leading experts unanimously highlight their ability to behave in marriage. Only brides from this region are able to create an atmosphere of absolute comfort, mutual understanding, and love at home. Happy men claim that since they met a new foreign wife, their lives have qualitatively changed for the better.
Happy husbands say that until the moment of the fateful meeting, they did not realize how lonely they were. In addition, American men agree that the most important thing in life is to find a suitable foreign partner, regardless of age and country. The most important thing is to learn to be different. Latin women looking for love from women looking for American men. If you really succeed in meeting your love, then all other difficulties and problems will cease to matter.
Do Latin Wives Like American Men
Every American gentleman, deep in his soul and himself, knows the answer to this question. Latin mail order brides have dreamed of emigrating to the United States from early childhood. Mass media and contemporary culture in countries like Mexico, Brazil, or Argentina are built on the deepest respect for the American dream. As a consequence, Latin women for marriage strongly idealize American men. From early childhood, local ladies have represented American gentlemen as magnificent princes – strong, wealthy, fair, and ready to help at any moment.
For Latin brides, emigration through marriage is almost the only realistic option for emigrating to the States. As a consequence, every wife from Latin America views American men as husband candidates with exceptional interest. Your citizenship alone becomes your colossal advantage, which you just need to realize. By playing your cards right, you can get a woman from the highest league and never let her even just realize how much risk you were when meeting and on the first date.
Why Do Latin Women Become Mail Order Brides?
Latin mail order brides are in high demand as they are some of the sexiest females. Women from these countries choose to become brides because it offers them a way out of their home country. A Latin bride can live overseas with her new international partner in various countries. This is very appealing to lots of women in South America and Latin countries. They also have the desire to live the American dream, where they can access the best restaurants and bars in the world.
Latin brides understand how to change their life and start living the way they want. So they become brides and marкy international men. We have created a list of why these females choose to live a different type of life and become brides:
- They want a new life overseas
- These ladies love the way men from America treat them
- It gives them the opportunity to live a more stable lifestyle
- Latin women are attracted to international gentlemen
- They want a more adventurous life
As you can see from the list, Latin women find US guys confident and attractive. So hitting the dating platforms looking for guys is always on their minds. Local Latin guys do not treat these ladies well enough. American men know how to treat them with respect and care. So Latin women crave to be treated with such love and kindness. The list below explains why international guys like Latin females:
- They love their curvy body
- Their passion is second to none
- Latin brides offers a traditional partner
- Their optimistic outlook is captivating
- The positive and laid-back attitude is great to be around
- Dark features and their sexy outfits
- Latin brides offer great cooking
- A Latin woman is super caring and loving
It is clear that with all these positive attributes, these ladies are in such high demand worldwide. They are some of the most sought-after wives because of many of these features. When you get connected via a reliable dating establishment to Latin single women, you will never look back.
Females like these are worth their weight in gold; they offer stability and fun times. You will feel years younger when you spend time with Latin brides. They are such vibrant brides to be around. They infect you with their positivity. This is why numerous American singles search online for a Latin wife.
Top Countries To Get Latin Women For Marriage
If you prefer to visit beautiful destinations and discover the females in person, we have the facts for you. Latin women love to hang out with their friends and socialize. It is an essential part of their culture. Chatting, drinking, and eating is the Latin way. So there are lots of fantastic ways to meet single Latin women. Once you head to the best cities, you can enter bars and nightclubs, and Latin brides will never be far away. The great thing about meeting Latin women is that they are always approachable. They love to talk to new people as they are naturally curious girls.
If you are a good dancer, this is a great way to introduce yourself to Latin brides. Everyone knows around the globe how much Latina mail order brides adore dancing. So this is undoubtedly a brilliant way to impress these females. Another thing to bear in mind is that these ladies love an optimistic man in their life. They do not want to be with a glass-half-empty guy. These are things that will assist you in meeting a sexy Latin bride. The table below shows various cities where you can locate sexy Latin mail order wives:
Latin Country | Features of Local Women |
Brazil | large butts and curves that make men go weak. This country is renowned for the sexiest Latin girls. |
Mexico | Some of the smartest Latin wives can be picked up in Mexico. |
Argentina | Here you can find some of the most naturally beautiful chicks. |
Colombia | A country where beauty is everywhere around you. When you find girls here you will fall deeply in love. |
Venezuela | The most exotic mixture of females in the Latin countries. When you find females here you will not believe your eyes. |
If you visit these places, you are in for a real treat. They all offer some exceptional females that make you an ideal Latin wife. The scenery is first class too, so you get the best of both worlds when you visit these countries. By entering the bars in cities like Rio de Janeiro, you will feast your eyes on extraordinary ladies. Many of them speak English as they desire to be a Latin wife of a US man. By having manners and respect, you can easily impress these girls, and before you know it, you will be dating Latina brides.
Latin Brides and Integration Process to American Society
It can take some time to get your bride integrated into the American way of life. But you need to have some patience, and you will get there. It can be a huge difference coming to another country to live, leaving all your family behind. You also have to remember that a Latin mail order bride always has close family connections. These ladies are super close to their mother and father. If they have siblings, it can be even more tricky. But the process can never be rushed. As the husband of your Latin wife, you must hold her hand along the journey and try to make it as smooth as possible.
If your Latin wife does not speak fluent English, the first thing you want to do is enroll her in English lessons. This is an excellent way to get her to be able to communicate freely with people around her. Another good thing to do is to join classes that she may find interesting. She will then have the opportunity to meet new people who can become her new friends. It can be lonely being in a new country around a new culture.
So these things will all contribute to making this process feel as comfortable as possible. It is suggested that she reads as much of the local newspapers as possible. Also, by watching the news, she will understand how life works in the country better.
The most important practice is showing her how to do things in America. It will all be fascinating at first and scary, but as the husband of a Latina wife, it is your job to assist her and teach her to do simple things. She may not know how to order coffee, for example. So doing something like this will help her immensely. The best way is to allow her to watch you do the shopping or pick up some mail. She will soon pick up these habits and be able to do these things alone. It is all about being a great husband, and once she learns these things, you can live a happy, content life in the US together.
American men appreciate wives from Latin America. Many quite seriously consider local women to be the best wives in the world, and there are very good reasons for this. Women from this region represent the best combination of quality and price. Latin wives are not only smart, beautiful, and insanely sexy but also easy and cheap to order online. If you want to radically change your life and try something new, then it’s time to give young and charming foreign wives a chance.
The best way to find a wife from Latin America is to contact Latin wife finder agencies. In the process of marrying Latin women, you will very quickly understand how easy it is to order a bride from this region using the Internet and how difficult it is to find such a bride yourself. This happens mainly because local women have a fairly low level of education on average and much more often trust recruiters to marriage agencies. Young and charming Latin singles often do not fully realize their own personal advantages and rarely register on international dating sites on their own.
In the process of finding Latin wife, you will very quickly understand how easy it is to meet and date local women. The main thing is to always remember that you already have an advantage over even the most spectacular Latin beauty. This advantage is called American citizenship, and it is a trump card that you just need to play competently. The bride already treats you with incredible respect from the beginning. All that is required of you is to realize your advantage and start conquering the hearts of beautiful Latin women until the moment you find your one.
If you collect all the necessary documents, register the marriage, and make sure that your bride is at least seventeen, then you can marry latin brides. A professional lawyer or marriage agency consultant can help you with the settlement of legal issues. You can also find all the information you need on the official website of the United States Embassy in a particular country.
Due to the specific demographic situation, today, Latin mail order brides are considered the highest quality and cheapest brides in the world. You pay very little for legal costs, transportation, and logistics for short distances costs very little. In addition, hundreds of thousands of Latin American wives dream of immigrating to the United States. All of these factors combined allow you to buy a young wife from this region for an amount of five to fifteen thousand dollars. | <urn:uuid:c4fe6473-fc81-47f8-a45e-7d89c7a70d8e> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://wife-finder.org/latin-wife/page/2/ | 2024-04-17T09:04:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.961856 | 4,419 |
People's Republic of Makkudonarudo
The People's Republic of Makkudonarudo was an island in the Heyuri Archipelago, and the creator of the PFA. The island was under a socialist regime led by poptan, who is notable for being a creator of Heyuri OC and a Pedophile Faggot with AIDS. The island was abandoned due to inactivity, and uninhabited on turn 709 (2024/03/14). ;_;7
Poptan's Discovery of the Island
After being politely asked by Heyurizens to leave the Heyuri Mainland for creating the WORST THREAD EVER, along with generally being incredibly dense, Poptan built a boat out of straws, anime DVDs, and a boat and sailed into the Hakoniwan Heyuri Archipelago alone. He sailed for approximately twenty days and twenty-one nights, until he reached the northernmost island in the Heyuri Archipelago on turn 468, of which most thought of as uninhabited. It is a smaller island with all-around cold temperature with a diverse landscape, featuring forests, some mountains and meadows.
This "uninhabited island" turned out, to in fact, have people living there. There was an entirely different race that lived there for possibly hundreds of turns, that came to be called the Tungjei. It is said Poptan came ashore to a fishing village of seven tungjei, of which Poptan claims to have looked "malnourished and defeated." Despite this, they took Poptan in and fed him a fish luncheon, of which was later found to be highly radioactive due to SOMEBODY dumping barrels of toxic waste into the ocean and mutating the fish. This thoroughly explains why the tungjei are both starving and completely fucking retarded.
During this meal, Poptan explained to the tungjei his ideas of starting a brand new world, one "without the hardships of class disparity and imperialism, but with anime and McDonald's." They had no idea what anime or McDonald's was, nor class disparity, nor imperialism, but they were utterly fascinated by Poptan's gaudy hairstyle and decided that whatever he was saying had to be true. That day, the tungjei took Poptan with them into the main village inland and had him repeat what he said to them. This was Poptan's first actual "speech," per se, of which he rattled off communist talking points and the full McDonald's menu front to back from memory for a full thirty minutes. The crowd was enthralled with the power behind his voice, along with the autism oozing from his being, so that even if nobody could understand what he was saying, the tungjei celebrated and informally declared Poptan to be the Supreme Leader... of the people, of course!
On Turn 469, the People's Republic of Makkudonarudo was formally established with a functional base political and economics system and was officially recognized as a state. This was celebrated with the holding of Poptan's most famous speech to date, of which some quotes made its way into Quotations from Chairman Poptan.
On turn 470, the first large-scale agricultural farm was built. Due to the generous exports from allied nations, potatoes were able to be introduced to the farming ecosystem. Poptan claims so this was so they could make their own french fries. Another celebration was held, no speeches but a good time with food and music.
On turn 471, the first ever factory was built. To this day nobody has stepped foot in it...!!!! ヽ(`Д´)ノ
Formation of the PFA
The People's Force of Action, also known as the People's Force of Alliance, People's Friendship Alliance, Penis Frotting Association, and Pedophile Faggots with AIDS, is an organization Poptan keeps saying he'll start but hasn't... YET!
The People's Republic of Makkudonarudo follows the ideology of Anime McDonald's Communism and Marxist-Poppuist Thought, two branches of Marxist communism Poptan made up one time when he was reading fringe commie internet forums. It follows the base communist beliefs of workers owning the means of production and the abolishment of a class structure among other things, but it is different in that this version has anime and McDonald's, two things beloved by Poptan. Poptan has gone on record saying he was afraid for revolution as he was wondering if the revolutionary comrades would leave behind anime and McDonald's in its wake, so he decided on making sure this would not happen with the establishment of a new belief system.
It upholds the three key points of Anime McDonald's Communism: Love, Anime, and McDonald's. This is often used as a slogan for the Anime McDonald's Communist Party and represents the three stars on the flag. Followers tend to watch much anime and eat McDonald's from time to time. Since an actual McDonald's has not been built in the PRM, Poptan taught the people how to make food that is vaguely similar to McDonald's, the people seemed to enjoy it so it has kept up. There are also no DVD/Blu-Ray players or VCRs or cable or broadband or computers with internet, so citizens cannot watch anime either. They are relegated to staring at the pictures on the DVD cases.
Here is a list of islands that the People's Republic of Makkudonarudo recognizes and their stance on each of them:
- Shotacon Island: +5
- Suigintou Island +4
- Chuu Island: +3
- 1129 Cows Island: +2
- Gensokyo Island: +1
- Clover Island: +1
- Nau Heaven Island: +1
- Republic of Nan Island: +1
- Secret Island: +1
- Dnalsi Island: +0
- Soylent Island: +0
- Parch Moon Island: +0
- Iopsd Island: +0
- Pen Island: +0
- OS-Tan Shogunate Island: -3
- Shinobu Island: -4
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Developer Program - OpenScape UC
The Wiki of Unify contains information on clients and devices, communications systems and unified communications. - Unify GmbH & Co. KG is a Trademark Licensee of Siemens AG.
OpenScape Voice | OpenScape SBC | OpenScape Branch | OpenScape 4000
OpenScape UC | OSCC-E Integration Connectors | OpenStage | OpenScape Contact Center | OpenScape First Response ESInet/NGCS Solution | OpenScape First Response PSAP Solution
There are a number of different SDK interfaces into OpenScape UC Application each enabling different integration possibilities. In the document linked below there is an overview of these interfaces, how they fit together and information on which one to use.
Below you will find more detailed information regarding each OpenScape UC Application interface including interface specifications, code samples and tutorials.
The OpenScape UC Application’s OpenSOA SDK is the most comprehensive and feature rich of our SDKs. It exposes the extensive collection of distinct Web Services and APIs, each service encapsulating a key UC feature area, such as Call Control, Conference Management, Presence, Contact Management, Tell-me-when, User Device Management and more.
All services have their own defined interface accessible via SOAP/XML providing a more powerful and flexible approach to creating customized solutions by combining individual Web Services to match the needs of the integration project.
Powerful and feature rich integrations can be achieved by combined and blending the functionality of the wide range of services offered. Service can be used (consumed) by client applications or other services. Multiple applications and services can access an OpenSOA service in parallel.
OpenSOA SOAP XML - Overview Presentation
An overview of the of the OpenSOA SOAP XML SDK. Giving an architetural overview detailing methods and functions exposed and key OpenSOA concepts.
OpenSOA SOAP XML - Programming Guide and Sample Code
Details setting up an OpenSOA SDK development environment and consuming the OpenSOA service. Using C# examples it illustrates key OpenSOA concepts such as Discovery, Authentication, eventing. This package also contains the source files for the C# sample application and Java Sample code.
OpenSOA SOAP XML - WSDL Docs
Low level interface description of each OpenSOA service. Detailing methods, parameters, return types and exceptions.
Web Client SDK
This SDK allows common UC functionality to be quickly and easily embedded into other web applications via its Java Script interface. The SDK also provides a comprehensive interface for customising the look and feel of the Web Client according to customers branding and style wishes.
Web Client SDK for OpenScape UC Application
Media Server Application Builder
The Media Server is a core element of our OpenScape UC Application. It is also embedded as Contact Media Service (CMS) in OpenScape Contact Center. With the Media Server Application Builder you can create, test and deploy feature rich Voice Portal or even Multimedia IVR applications and call flows.
If you have any questions regarding the Appbuilder please feel free to post in the OSCC TechConnect forum- OSCC Circuit Community
Service Provisioning Mark-up Language (SPML) is an XML-based framework for provisioning users and resources. The UC application provides an SPML interface into the OpenSOA framework so UC App users and resources can be created/modified/removed programmatically.
SPML SDK Guide
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